Social Dancer Badge - November 2nd!
Hello Explorers!
We have our newest badge to share with you all, the Social Dancer Badge! Along with the badge, we have our first outing to go along with it. Details for the badge event are below, but while I have your attention there’s a couple Explorers Guild adjacent events too. If you’re looking to get out and stretch your sense of adventure, do consider joining.
Social Dancer Badge - Nov. 2nd
Have you ever been paused on the threshold of a bright dance hall full of music and movement but not crossed inwards? Has the lilt of a violin or the thrum of percussion ever moved you (or even just moved your foot)? Here’s your chance to join your fellow Explorers in dance.
This November 2, the Explorer’s Guild will venture into an Oakland dance hall and earn our Social Dancer Badge at this month’s Circle Left Contra Dance. Contra Dance is a gender neutral, beginner friendly folk dance. Rooted in the traditions of English Country Dancing (think Jane Austen) and Square Dancing, but lovingly curated for the modern dancer. The footwork is primarily walking, and every dance is taught with a walkthrough before we dance it.
We will meet by the Snow Park picnic tables at 5:30pm to cross the line in the sand and prepare ourselves mentally. Then proceed to the dance hall, where we’ll join the larger dance community for an introductory lesson. At the break (around 8:30) we’ll semper explorandum and award badges to those bold enough to cross the threshold with us.
Comfortable shoes (ideally smooth bottomed (think bowling shoes), but any shoe that is comfortable to walk in will work)
Water Bottle
$20 for dance hall admission (Circle Left accepts a sliding scale if you need it)
Light comfortable clothing
If you’re planning on joining, consider joining the Slack channel #1102-social-dancer
Hay Maze & Driveway Follies
If you’re looking for even more activities to jump into, we have two opportunities.
The first is our dear explorer Cricket is planning a trip to the Hay Maze in Half Moon Bay, this Saturday evening. If this sounds like your jam, I highly suggest reaching out on slack (you can find her message on #banter).
The second opportunity is Driveway Follies. This is one of Dr. Professor’s favorite traditions and if you have yet to attend, don’t sleep on this. It’s quietly become one of the best/worst kept secrets in Oakland and it’s still a magical experience for all. This year, Dr. Professor will be in attendance on Wednesday, October 30th arriving just before 9pm. If you find him (and you can always spot him wearing his jaunty hat) he might have a little halloween surprise for you.
That’s what we have for now! Let us know if you have any questions, otherwise Semper Explorandum Explorers!