White Rose Ball Preparations

His Lordship Iago, the autocrat for Spring Coronation (April 4 2009) is requesting assistance from dancers, specifically for the white rose ball. He would like for some gentles to be available for refresher dance instruction and new instruction as well as helping people dance at the ball. Instructors, dancers, and musicians should contact him and let him know if there is anything he can do to help prepare.

Saltare 2009

Saltare 2009 has come and gone. Attendance was not as high as we would have liked this year, and I suppose there are many reasons, the current economic situation not least among them. I'd like to thank all of the instructors, students, and dancers who incurred the expense and endured the drive to attend.

Before I go on to a tiny bit of business, I have a little video of Petit Riens being danced at this year's Saltare event.



I am entertaining proposals for a summer dance symposium (a pity party for those of us who can't make it to Knowne World Dance, perhaps). I would also like to hear from some potential autocrats who would like to host the event next year.

-- Runolfr (lord.runolfr@charter.net)

Membership and Rankings

I am currently attempting to compile a current list of active Saltare members and determine their rank based on the number of dances they can teach. I would appreciate all interested members sending me that information by either commenting on this post, sending a message to the Saltare Yahoo group, or directly emailing me (lord.runolfr@charter.net).

--the Proctor

A Word from the Proctor

In case anyone is wondering, it is not my intention that this weblog be a one-person show. I will be happy to give posting privileges to any guild member with a Google account or OpenID.

Runolfr

Known World Dance Symposium VII

Darius the Dancer, autocrat of KWDS VII, has provided a website for the event.

European Dance at Gulf Wars

Her Royal Highness Eridani of Trimaris is coordinating European dance activities at Gulf Wars in 2009. She has a website for Gulf Wars Dance activities.

Saltare 2009 Online Flyer

The flyer for the 2009 Saltare event is online.

Basic information for the event...

February 13 - 15, 2009

James H. Rainwater Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center

1 Meeting Place - Valdosta, Ga. 31601

The Incipient Shire of Staggesgate cordially invites you to a weekend of dance and revelry. Take classes in European & Middle Eastern dance, and then show off your new skills at the Saturday night European Ball or Middle Eastern Hafla. But be warned: the Court of Love will be in session at the European Ball. The Stag's Gate fighters will be hosting a fighter practice during classes.