DANCE | Saturday, march 30 | 7–10:30 PM (RehearsaL 1–3pm) | $10–$50

New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society Presents Sage Assembly: A Southwest English Ball!

Sage Assembly is an annual English Ball with rehearsals in the afternoon and a fancy ball in the evening. This event is scheduled for March 30, at 7–10:30 PM at FUSION | 708 (with rehearsal at 1–3 PM). Registration is on a sliding scale with recommended rate at $50 and a minimum payment of $10.

What does your registration fee cover? Your registration fee gives you access to the Workshop and Fancy Dress Ball, plus an elegant spread of potluck refreshments. While the recommended rate of $50+ dollars may seem like a lot, please remember that six professionals (caller, band, and sound) plus staff at the venue are paid for this event. Your $50+ supports these artists at market rates and an amazing local venue!

Why a sliding scale? Not all local dancers can afford $50 for a day of festivities, so if you can contribute above and beyond that recommended amount, you help others to attend. As always, NM FolkMADS believes that the more the merrier on the dance floor and they welcome those from all walks of life!

Do I need to know how to English country dance already? Nope! All the dances are taught. If you are new, NM FolkMADS highly recommends attending the workshop. If you are unable to attend the workshop, NM FolkMADS may recommend that new folks sit out on a couple of advanced dances in the evening Ball. 

During the Rehearsal, the evening’s Dance Master will teach the dances in a workshop format. In the evening, the Dance Master will also present walk-throughs of the dances. At the evening break, dancers will enjoy an elegant spread of potluck refreshments.

When: March 30th, 2024 – Rehearsal 1-3pm, Fancy Dress Ball 7-10:30pm
Where: FUSION | 708, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque
Dance Master: David Macemon (OR)
Music by; Panda Stomp (OK) with The Parson Sisters (NM) 
(Jacob Chen, Sarah Bellows, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, & Clara Byom)