Masterful Atlanta caller, Cis Hinkle, has delighted contra dancers since 1985 with her skilled teaching, welcoming manner, playful enthusiasm, and masterful selection of dances. She teaches quick and clear with flawless timing and a contagious sense of fun.

Notorious' performances are new and exciting, featuring traditional American, Celtic, and Eastern-European tunes and songs, swing, blues, and the group's original compositons. Eden MacAdam-Somer on fiddle brings classical technique and international versatility to the melody lead; Larry Unger on guitar and banjo writes unforgettable tunes and is the undisputed master of contra rhythm and blues; Sam Bartlett on mandolin is everybody’s favorite virtuoso stuntman; and Mark Hellenberg is the percussionist in demand by all of the top contra bands. A favorite band at dance camps, Notorious always provides a thrilling dance experience.

And…don’t miss the Aftershock contra dance on Sunday evening in San Rafael with Notorious Sunday June 17, 7:30–10:30 pm. Marin Masonic Hall, 1010 Lootens Place, between 4th and 5th Streets, San Rafael (separate admission).

Please click here to register online. If you do not want to register online (we encourage online registration to save time), please contact the Registrar (see below) for a paper form.

Cost:

• Registration, if check postmarked by April 15 - $110; if check postmarked after April 15 - $120
• Full-time student or age 25 and under: $60.
• Work Scholarship: $60*
• Work Scholarship for: FT Student or Age 25 or Under: $30*

* Work scholarship requires a 4-hour time commitment (limited quantity - apply and you'll be contacted) Anyone not awarded a work scholarship will have to promptly send in the remaining funds due.

Registrar Contact:

For registration questions or requests, please email ffregistration@nbcds.org (preferred) or call Andy Westbom at (707) 483-2083 (in a pinch)

Registration and Cancellation Policy:

The Registrar, at his or her sole discretion, may elect to make dancer-specific exceptions to this Registration and Cancellations Policy if there are extenuating circumstances.

Registration

Applications are not considered complete until the Registrar receives the check(s) in the mail. Completed applications are processed in the order of envelope postmark dates.

Checks are only cashed for accepted applicants.

Dancers who have cancelled may apply again later if their situation changes.

Applications are not transferable.

Couples registration: Couples may apply whether they are "paper partners" or not. Each dancer must complete a registration application. One envelope must be mailed for the couple containing: (1) the total check funds for both dancers, and, (2) if paper applications are being used, both application forms. Couples are either accepted together, not accepted together, or cancelled together if cancellation is requested.

Cancellations and Refunds

Dancers may request cancellation at any time.

Cancellations for dancers who have not been accepted will have their applications deleted and any check received torn up.

For cancellations of accepted dancers, $15 will be retained to cover costs for each refund check requested. After June 1st, the full fee will be retained unless we are able to fill your place. Refunds will be processed once per month as part of our normal NBCDS accounting cycle, as well as approximately two weeks after the event.

As mentioned above, a couple is cancelled together if cancellation is requested. We do not cancel or refund just one dancer in a couple.

Location

Known and loved by dancers throughout Sonoma County and beyond, we’ve been told that Monroe Hall has the finest dance floor in all of Northern California! The hall boasts a beautiful maple floor — originally laid in 1947. The floor offers resiliency due to its premium construction and a twice-yearly treatment with lemon oil. The ambience of the hall harkens back to a time of comfort and grace – and reflects its history as a social hall (starting in 1922). While resting between sets, dancers can gaze at the original warm redwood walls lined with horseshoes from mules, oxen, and horses; a collection of square nails, painted saw blades, old farm equipment, antique fire extinguishers and much more.

Directions

Monroe Hall is located at 1400 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
(click here for a map)

Food

We’ll provide two meals at Monroe Hall as part of Faultline Frolic – Saturday evening features local tamales or a vegan entree, Michael Martin’s home-grown salad greens and dressing, and rice. Sunday morning we’re making pancakes and sausage (meat and vegetarian), with juice and coffee. We’ll also feature snacks throughout the weekend and lunch fixings for Sunday afternoon. Saturday lunch is on-your-own.

Attractions

Please ask us for specific suggestions for North Bay delights beyond dancing — like hikes, picnics and wine tasting, to round out your vacation.

Fragrance Free Policy

Faultline Frolic is a "Fragrance Free" event. Please do not use scented products (cosmetics, cleaners, and personal hygiene items). Chemicals used in perfumes and fragrances cause allergic reactions in some of our dancers. Many reactions include irritated eyes, dizziness and nausea, and a few of our dancers are known to experience symptoms that are even more severe (e.g., trouble breathing). In consideration of our valued dancing friends who are affected, please come scent free.

Questions:

Contact Andy Westbom, Faultline Frolic Registrar at ffregistration@nbcds.org (preferred) or call (707) 483-2083 (in a pinch).

Videos

All video footage below is copyright of Moira Hill. Music within the videos is copyright of the band Notorious.

Faultline Frolic 2010

Faultline Frolic 2010 Swing Dance

Aftershock Dance in San Rafael 2009

Slideshows (require Flash)

All pictures in the slideshows below are the copyright of Marlene Mahan.

Faultline Frolic 2011

Faultline Frolic 2010

Faultline Frolic 2009

Faultline Frolic 2008