Volunteer Jobs
This is a list of the volunteer positions available during the weekend. Most of these jobs require very little time committment yet your helping hands can make a big difference! Please sign up at a Houston dance or email BB12@hatds.org.
- Hall MOVE-IN FRI 3:00-5:00
Hall MOVE-OUT SUN 2:00
- Welcome Table FRI
Welcome Table SAT AM
Welcome Table SAT AFT
Welcome Table SAT EVE
- Snack Table FRI
Snack Table SAT AM
Snack Table SAT AFT
Snack Table SAT EVE
- Hydration FRI
Hydration SAT AM
Hydration SAT AFT
Hydration SAT EVE
- Floor Sweepers during breaks
- Sat Lunch Cooking support
Sat Lunch Clean Up
- Sun Brunch Assistance
- Sunday cleanup/move-out
Home Hospitality
We are always looking for home hospitality for our out-of-town guests. If you can offer sleeping space, email BB12@hatds.org.
Slice 'n Dice
Volunteers are also appreciated at the annual Slice 'n Dice party, an open-to-all gathering where the food preparation begins. It's almost as much fun as Bayou Bedlam itself. Come join us around 7:00 on the Wednesday before the Bayou Bedlam weekend (Feb. 15 this year). This year's Slice 'n Dice will take place at 1510 Richelieu, 77018. Bring your own knives and cutting boards.
Schedule
Coming only for individual sessions? See the sidebar on the registration page.
Schedule for printing: web page | PDF
The schedule is subject to change.
| Friday, February 17 | |
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| 7:00–8:00 pm | Registration, with recorded music for couple dancing |
| 8:00–11:00 pm | Dance all evening with David Kaynor and The Retrospectacles |
| Saturday, February 18 | |
| 9:30–10:00 am | Registration, with recorded music for couple dancing |
| 10:00–Noon (with a break) | Contra Dance Evolution - will include some of the old dances and how they've changed, and modern dances derived from them. |
| 12:00–1:30 pm | Lunch by the Alice and Marcy All Star Chefs |
| 1:30–3:00 pm | Kaynor's Favorites: Dances David's written or wished he had. |
| 3:15–4:45 pm | Simple Swedish couple dances, one of David's specialties. Includes hambo and other simple turning dances. He'll both teach and fiddle. |
| 5:00–8:00 pm | Dinner on your own |
| 8:00–11:00 pm | Dance all evening with David and The Retrospectacles |
| 11:00 pm-12:45 am | After party at the hall |
| Sunday, February 19 | |
| 10:00 am–Noon | Brunch by Alice and Marcy All Star Chefs |
| 12:00–2:00 pm | Dancing with an open caller's mic and open band |
| 7:00–9:00 pm | Concert by The Retrospectacles at Lauren Singer's home. Flier (PDF) |
All dance events will take place at the older, smaller hall of the Knights of Columbus at 607 E. Whitney.
All Friday and Saturday events feature David with The Retrospectacles. The Sunday dance is open mic and open band.
Updated 02/15/2012
