23 September 1995
The Shire of Isenfir will be hosting a day of classes devoted entirely to the subjects of dance and dance music, and will provide people the opportunity to show off their new skills with a Ball in the evening. We are recruiting dance masters from all over the kingdom to teach. There will be ultra-basic beginners' classes, intermediate dance, dance music classes, research and teaching classes, and more, providing opportunities for all skill levels and areas of interest. For those who love to dance or play music for dance, especially those who are frustrated by "Balls" with little or no dancing, this is an event not to miss.
The site for this event is Newcomb Hall, on the grounds of the Univeristy of Virginia in Charlottesville. The site has several open rooms large enough for medium to large dance classes, as well as a few very cushy lounges well suited for music classes. It also has the the University's grand Ballroom, with room for several hundred dancers and an attached lounge for those whose feet or fingers/lips need a rest.
The site opens at 9am, with the classes starting at 11am. Lunch will be available midday for $2.50, and dinner after classes for $5.00. Dinner space is limited, so paid reservations ($5, check payable to "Shire of Isenfir/SCA Inc.") are required by September 15th. The Ball will begin around 7pm, and the site closes at 1am. There is no site fee, although a donation of $3.00 would be appreciated.
For information, crash space, to make reservations, or to offer to teach a dance or dance music class, contact David Oxford (SCA: Bryan Morgunn) at (804) 979-3792 (NLT 11pm, please), by mail at P.O. Box 234, Ivy, VA 22945, or by email at dmo2s@virginia.edu.
Directions:
From East or West - Take I64 to exit 118B (Rt 29N), and go approximately 2 miles on Rt 29. Take the Rt. 250 exit and turn right at the top of the exit ramp. Go to the third stop light (Emmet St) and turn right. (*) On the left you will pass tennis courts and a gym; after the gym turn left into the parking garage (follow signs for Newcomb Hall Visitor Parking). Park and take the stairs to the top and follow the signs to Newcomb Hall. Parking is $0.50/hr (free if you don't leave until after midnight), and maps to additional free parking will be available, if desired.
From South - Take Rt 29N until you cross I64, then follow directions above.
From North - Take Rt 29S into Charlottesville. This road leads straight to the site. When 29 turns into 29 Business (29 will require you to take an exit onto an overpass), stay on the same road (29 Business/Emmet St). At the fourth stoplight after the change (crossing Univeristy Ave/Ivy Rd), follow from (*) above.
"Many are called, but few are chosen..." The Barony of Windmaster's Hill invites all & sundry to join us for a weekend of fighting, feasting, and fun!
The Activities: There will be five competitions for Baronial Champions: rapier, static A&S, performance A&S, heavy weapons, and archery. The competitions are open to all, with prizes for the winners; the Baroness will select her Champions from the members of the Barony. To be considered for any Championship, contenders must participate in at least 3 of the 5 competitions. There will also be organized children's activities.
The Tourneys: The Rapier Tourney will be a Bearpit Tourney beginning at 10:00am. The Heavy Weapons Tourney will be a Points Tourney beginning at 2:00pm. The Archery Competition will be Sudden Death, with morning and afternoon sessions so that all comers may compete.
The Arts & Sciences: For the static arts, there are four competitions: heraldic display, blackwork, brewing, and poetry having the theme of the Barony, past & present. There will also be an open display for A&S of any type. Extra points will be given for documentation. The performing arts will be a Bardic competition running from 12:30pm to 2:30pm; all entrants must SIGN UP at the Troll by noon for their 10-minute slot.
The Site: The American Legion Hall in Sanford, NC. The site will open at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 30th and close at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 1st. Camping is permitted; for hotel information contact Melys. The site is discreetly wet.
The Feast: There will be a sumptuous feast Saturday evening prepared by Lord Killian Baillie. Please contact Melys if you have any special dietary concerns or allergies.
The Cost: For reservations postmarked before September 15: $8.00 on board, $4.00 off board, $3.00 day trip. After September 15, add $2.00 to all. We truly regret that all non-members must pay the $3.00 Board Tax. Children 6-12 are half price, and children 5 and under are guests of the Barony. Please send all reservations to Lady Stephania Herring (Stephani Rodgers, 306B N. Steele, Sanford, NC 27330; 919-776-6580). Make checks payable to Barony of Windmaster's Hill / SCA, Inc. A paid reservation beats four aces.
The Autocrats: For assistance or further information, please contact Angharad Melys (Lisa Lorenzin, 881 Airport Road #10F, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; 919-942-5435; email: lisa@storm.oit.unc.edu) or Wystan Sacheverell (Leo Martin, 3612 Grimes Avenue, Durham, NC 27703; 919-596-6534 NLT 10pm).
Directions: Take your best route to US 1 in Sanford, NC. Going South on US 1, get off on Highway 42, and turn left at the bottom of the ramp, toward Sanford and away from "House on the Horseshoe." Turn right at the first street, onto Legion Road. The American Legion Hall is the last building on the road.
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Gregory Blount of Isenfir (lindahl@pbm.com)