July 19, 2025:
Doing Music and Dance Right in Our Homes and Communities
Music, song, and dance are essential cultural expressions. But our common practices in these areas, even among well-meaning people, are often not what they should be. For instance, parents struggle to grasp and explain the profound implications of what music we and our children listen to. Similarly, how the young and old dance, or don’t dance, at weddings, and in our schools and parishes often falls by default into common negative practices. This LifeCraft Day offers an alternative of beauty, dignity, and joy. Our two lectures give principles and concrete applications for daily life in home and community as well as special celebrations such as weddings and community events. We will then have a unique experience offering the opportunity to dance or simply observe what dignified and enjoyable dance can be like. Open and suitable to anyone between the age of 17 and 97.
July 19, 2025:
Doing Music and Dance Right in Our Homes and Communities
Music, song, and dance are essential cultural expressions. But our common practices in these areas, even among well-meaning people, are often not what they should be. For instance, parents struggle to grasp and explain the profound implications of what music we and our children listen to. Similarly, how the young and old dance, or don’t dance, at weddings, and in our schools and parishes often falls by default into common negative practices. This LifeCraft Day offers an alternative of beauty, dignity, and joy. Our two lectures give principles and concrete applications for daily life in home and community as well as special celebrations such as weddings and community events. We will then have a unique experience offering the opportunity to dance or simply observe what dignified and enjoyable dance can be like. Open and suitable to anyone between the age of 17 and 97.
July 19th: 3:00 PM 9:00 PM
$10 (catered dinner and drinks included)
Front Royal, VA
About your Hosts:
John and Sofia Cuddeback have been married thirty years. John is a long-time philosophy professor at Christendom College and started LifeCraft (originally, BaconFromAcorns) to apply an ancient wisdom to life today, with special attention to household, friendship, good work, and stewardship. His lectures, videos, and writings on these topics are widely available, as is his book on True Friendship. Sofia is an intimate partner in John’s intellectual pursuits while pouring her heart and soul into making their home a place of life and love. Her lectures are noted for their clarity in addressing the concrete challenges of daily life.