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Overview
Freestyle Frolic Barefoot Dance Events
Mid-Hudson Valley, Ulster County, New York

Dance as if no one is watching

The Freestyle Frolic is an all-ages dance party for dance lovers:  a not-for-profit all-volunteer freestyle dance event in the Mid-Hudson Valley (see schedule of events). The Frolic dances are alcohol free, smoke free, and drug free, which keeps the focus on dancing.  Dancers of all kinds attend, ranging from people who are serious about dance and want to expand their experience and learn from other dancers, to people who just want to get down in a fun, open atmosphere.  No dance skills or partners are required!

Winter & Spring dances first & third Saturday nights of each month
at the Kingston NY Knights of Columbus hall

Dance entry in Kingston is $5 adult, $2 teens, $2 seniors, with volunteers & kids 12 & under free!

Children must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.  No dogs, drugs, alcohol or smoking, please.

The Frolic has some of the most excellent DJs in the country, who spin an ever-changing array of music. At every Frolic you'll hear a wide variety of music: R&B, World, Funk, Tribal, Hip Hop, Ambient, Latin, Reggae, House, African, Trance, Electronica, Disco, Rock, Techno, Drum & Bass, and pop favorites. Our DJs are constantly researching the hottest dance music being produced.  If you love to dance, this is the place for you!

The Frolic is a member dance of Dance New England, a community of similar dances that stage wonderful dance workshop and camping events throughout the year. If there isn't a Frolic happening this weekend, and you're itchin' to move, check to see if there's a dance happening at New York City's Barefoot Boogie, or Northampton's Dance Spree, both DNE sister dances of the Freestyle Frolic.

You may also view our Vision Statement, which further describes the Frolic's goals and policies.

News and Announcements
News and Announcements

Look us up on our Facebook group TheFrolic! for breaking news, chat, photos & more.

Please volunteer to help setup before and takedown after the dances, or sit for a 30-minute doorshift, so we can put on even more of these exciting events -- as a bonus, you get free entry!  

The October 2011 DNE Weekend was a quite fun and a very sweet event -- thanks to everyone who came and all the volunteer who made it happen!

Summer Stage - We're still collecting funds & materials to build a roof over our summer stage (see photos). Contact us for details. The wood beams are already being milled; the foundation is in...

We're Interested in New Dance Spaces! - If you know of anything that meets some of the criteria on our New Space Evaluation Form, please contact us. We'd love to hear about it!

Schedule of Dance and Movement Events
Schedule of Dance and Movement Events


Our dances are held on Saturdays, from 8:30pm to about 2 am...
We hold our dances on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month,
so as to alternate weekends with New York City's Barefoot Boogie

Winter 2012 Dances
Date
Event
Location
January 7 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
January 21 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
February 4 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
February 18 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
March 3 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
March 17 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY

April 7

Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
April 21 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
May 5 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
May 19 Freestyle Dance KoC in Kingston, NY
     
     
Cost of our Dance Events
Cost of Our Freestyle Frolic Dances


The cost of Frolics is kept low by our incredible volunteer energy. Nobody in the Frolic community is paid for their time, not even the DJs. However, it does cost money to rent the spaces, buy equipment and supplies, and print mailings. Additional donations are always welcome.

Please consider helping us with the various tasks involved in setting up our dances. It can be just as much fun as the dance itself!

2011 Indoor Admission Fees (Kingston)
Person
Admission
Adult $5
Teens & Seniors $2
Child under 12 Free
Volunteers:
Doorshift, Setup, & Takedown
Free
Additional donations are always welcome.
Location of our Dance Events

Locations of Our Dance Events



The Kingston Knights of Columbus Hall  at 389 Broadway, Kingston 
(Fall / Winter / Early Spring Dances)
 

Located in midtown Kingston, across from the Kingston Hospital, at 389 Broadway. From the Thruway traffic circle, take the I-587 (Colonel Chandler) bypass to its end, then go straight through the light and merge onto to Broadway, South bound. Go through 3 more lights, under the railroad overpass, then through 2 more lights. The building is on the right, just after the Kingston High School, on the corner of Broadway and Andrew Street.
Park in a legal space on the street, or in one of the Kingston Hospital lots behind or next to # 389 -- enter from Andrew Street. (Note: the signs that say "Doctors Only" are not enforced at night).   Enter through the front door. Click here for a Google Map or a Mapquest map to this location.

 

The Center for Symbolic Studies at 310 River Rd Extention, Tillson, NY
(Late Spring / Summer Dances):

Our exciting summer dances are held on a covered & heated outdoor stage.  A nearby grassy lawn provides extra dancing space.  Wear layers, bring water, firewood (for the bonfire) and be prepared for bugs and the dark.  Come early and join us in our fun-spirited setup!  Three or more DJs per night!  Short break for community circle at about 10:30.  See you there!

Entry fee is $7 for adults, $3 for teens, $3 for seniors, volunteers & kids 12 & under are free.  Children must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.  Camping available on-site, $5/person additional.  No dogs, drugs alcohol or smoking, please.

RIVER ROAD IS (AGAIN)! See the NEW MAP

From the North, (Kingston Exit on NY Thruway) take Washington St. to Rt. 32 South. Drive approx. 8 miles, passing Rosendale, then Tillson; 1 mile after the Postage Inn, turn Right onto River Rd.  Follow River Rd 0.7 mile, cross Springtown Rd onto River Road Extension. Follow back around curves and under Rail Trail trestle.  Park in the first big lot (trucks, 4x4 and 4WD parking in the field as marked).  Walk up the hill towards the music & stage.

From the South,   exit the New Paltz exit on the NY Thruway, turn left at end of ramp onto Main St/299. Drive 2 miles through town and turn Right on Route 32 North.  Drive 5 miles, cross over the Walkill River, then 0.5 mile to turn Left onto River Road.  Follow River Rd 0.7 mile, cross Springtown Rd onto River Road Extension. Follow back around curves and under Rail Trail trestle.  Park in the first big lot (trucks, 4x4 and 4WD parking in the field as marked).  Walk up the hill towards the music & stage.

Click here for more complete directions, and a map to the Center for Symbolic Studies.

Click here for the Center for Symbolic Studies' own web site.

Mailing Lists

Mailing Lists


NOTE: At this point, auto-submission to our mailing lists is broken; please sign up for our lists in person at a dance, or by emailing the address below.
Contact Us
Contact Us


There are so many people involved in the Frolic, from core Council Members to casual dancers who sometimes volunteer to setup a dance. Here's some contact methods for getting in touch with these folks:

Contact
Email / Phone / URL
Notes
Via Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/thefrolic
Live Web Community
Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/FreestyleFrolic/
Live Web Community
Frolic Info Line
845 658-83I9
Late breaking info
Hrana Janto
frolic@hranajanto.com
Created the lovely hand artwork on this page



by Hrana
Page last updated Januay 2012