"The country dance form can be thought of as an exquisite
vessel,
in itself beautiful in shape, yet highly abstract.
We can choose to fill this vessel with whatever meaning we like.
If we like,
we can pursue a particular friendship;
we can rejoice in a sense of community;
we can see in the music and the dance the highest of spiritual values;
we can see it as good fun.
The dance is all of these and greater than all of them."
Carl Wittman (1943-1986)
What's New:
The next Eugene dance is Saturday afternoon, November 9.
Details to be announced soon for the Eugene Winter Dance Event, February 14-15, 2025, with David Macemo, Kalindi Devi-Dasi, and Orly Krasner calling. Musicians include Anita Anderson on piano and Hayden Stern on violin.
The Heather and the Rose is an affiliate member of The Country Dance and Song Society. If you are not a CDSS member, this is a great time to join!