Note: There will be a clean-up day at the Concord Scout House on Saturday, August 7 from 9:00am to 11:30am. Details.Note: Winter and storms may cause cancelations or other changes for dances in New England. Check the web sites for specific dances for updates (don't rely on this list to have the most up-to-date information).
While I try to keep this schedule complete and up to date as much as possible, it's hard for any one person to do so. So, I recommend checking the following contra dance listings in addition to this list:
The geography for this schedule is limited to anything these three states. Links to other pages in the www.contradancelinks.com web site are listed at the bottom of the page.
A variety of dances on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays happen at the Scout House in Concord, Massachusetts. While most of the dances have their own web sites, the Scout House does have some basic information and links to the individual dances.
And there is dancing at the Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield, Massachusetts just about every Friday and Saturday sponsored by various groups, bands and callers plus a few special dances on other days.
Amherst, Massachusetts - 2nd Saturday: Dances on 2nd Saturdays at the Munson Library, 1046 S East Street. Dances begin at 7:30pm and admission is $8. Please wear soft-soled shoes. For more information: (413) 259-2003. Email: jfownes@forwild.umass.edu. Web site: http://www.alongtheriver.com/dances.html.
Amherst, Massachusetts - 4th Saturday: Dances on 4th Saturdays at the Munson Library, 1046 S East Street. Starting at 7:15 with beginner-friendly dances and progressing into a full-fledged contra dance ending at 10:30. Refreshments at the break. Newcomers and experienced dancers welcome. Suggested ages: 10 through adult. No partner needed. Sliding scale: $5-$10. Web site: http://www.alongtheriver.com/dances.html.
Amherst, Massachusetts - 5th Saturday: Dances on 5th Saturdays at the Munson Library, 1046 S East Street. Dances begin at 7:30pm. Web site: http://www.alongtheriver.com/dances.html.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Northeast Organic Farming Association: Annual conference with workshops organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and much, much more (including a contra dance). Held at the University of Massachusetts in August. Web site: http://www.nofasummerconference.org.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Hampshire College Group: Beginners lesson from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. Be there early to get in a full half hour lesson! Dance will be at The Red Barn, 893 West Street/Route 116, (South) Amherst. (The Red Barn is visible from the road. It's about 3 miles south of Amherst Center, and about 1/2 mile north of Atkins Market.) Cost: FREE! who can resist a free contra dance? Bring food! We'll have time to mill around and eat during the break. If you're new, there will be a beginner's lesson given by the caller between 7 and 7:30. Make sure to show up on time if you want to make the most of your first contra dancing experience. The floor of the hall is kind of splintery, so wearing shoes is a really really good idea. Email questions to deo07@hampshire.edu. Web site: https://hampedia.org/wiki/Contra_Dance_Collective_%28CDC%29.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Squares: at Park Avenue Congregational Church (PACC), 50 Paul Revere Road in Arlington Heights. Admission: - $8 for CDS Boston Members, - $10 Adults, - $6 Young People. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american/
Arlington, Massachusetts - Waltz: Waltz Workshop on cross-step waltz. 2-5 pm. At Calvary Methodist Church, 300 Massachusetts Ave., (between East Arlington and Arlington Center). (Directions on church's website). Susan de Guardiola will teach basic and intermediate levels. General admission is $10, students $8. Further information: 781-395-1066. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz/.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Gammaldans: Easy old-time Scandinavian dances and waltzes (alternating), beginners welcome, on 2nd Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm at Arlington Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington with lead musicians John Chambers and Matt Fitchtenbaum plus sit-ins. All dances $7. Contributions of refreshments are welcomed at all events. Please bring clean shotes, preferably leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. For information, call Erica at 781-891-3207 or e-mail eph@ieee.org. Web site: http://www.speledans.org.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Speledans: Scandinavian dances on 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings from 8:00pm to 10:30pm at Arlington Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, with lead musicians John Chambers and Matt Fitchtenbaum plus sit-ins. Some teaching during the early part of the evening. Some dance experience is helpful. All dances $7. Contributions of refreshments are welcomed at all events. Please bring clean shotes, preferably leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. For information, call Erica at 781-891-3207 or e-mail eph@ieee.org. Web site: http://www.speledans.org.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Norwegian: Norwegian dances on 3rd Friday evenings from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon Street, Arlington. Some dance experience is helpful. Contributions of refreshments are welcomed at all events. Please bring clean shotes, preferably leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. For information, call Erica at 413-253-0525 or e-mail gmorse@comcast.net. Web site: http://www.speledans.org.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Special Dance: The dance is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Park Avenue Congregational Church at 50 Paul Revere Road in Arlington. The church is just a moment up the hill from the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Park Avenue in Arlington Heights. Entry is $10 for adults, and $8 for students/children. Web site: None.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates: New dance series sponsored by this group which fosters the intergenerational dance community in the Boston area. Dance is at the Park Ave. Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road from 7pm to 10pm. Admission will be a sliding scale from $5-10, with additional donations to BIDA welcome. There will be a potluck before the dance, at the church. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Scandinavian dances and Waltzes: Easy old-time Scandinavian dances and waltzes, beginners welcome, on 2nd Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm at Arlington Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington with lead musicians John Chambers and Matt Fitchtenbaum plus sit-ins. All dances $7. Contributions of refreshments are welcomed at all events. Please bring clean shotes, preferably leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. For information, call Erica at 781-891-3207 or e-mail eph@ieee.org. Web site: http://www.speledans.org or http://www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz.
Becket, Massachusetts - LCFD Fall Dance Camp: Camp Chimney Corners in Becket, Massachusetts in western Massachusetts after several years of camping elsewhere. This is a YMCA camp that hosts groups throughout the year. It is a very nice looking camp sited on a lovely undeveloped lake. Gender role free dancing is the theme of LCFD dance camps. Our main focus is contra dancing, but we regularly supplement the program with English country dancing and for this camp we will also have some additional dance form (TBA) taught for beginners. We mainly attract lesbian and gay women and men, yet we welcome and get anyone who wants to dance without reference to gender roles. You don't need to bring a partner. Don't be shy, just ask someone to dance. Web site: http://www.lcfd.org/lcfd/camp/.
Belmont, Massachusetts: Rip-Snortin' Squares. No classes, no costumes, no commitment. Beginners welcome - Singles or couples. Explore the many and varied styles of traditional square dance along with a few classics from the early days of modern square dancing. On fourth Fridays from September to May (not November or April). Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street (on the 73 bus line from Harvard Square, Cambridge). Admission $5-$10 (pay what you can). Desserts & snacks welcome. E-mail: tony at hands4 dot com or call 978-667-7459. Web site: http://www.hands4.com/4thFridaySquares.
Berlin, Massachusetts: Berlin 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Avenue, 2nd floor (Just down the street from the old location at First Parish Church). Dance is from 8 pm to 11 pm; Cost: $5 per person, $12 max per family; Refreshments will be served. Our contra dances are taught to all ages. Singles are welcome. We recommend wearing lightweight loose fitting clothes as well as clean soft soled shoes. Hope to see you there. Call (978) 273-8238 for information or weather related cancellations. Web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/.
Berlin, Massachusetts - Family Dance: Family Dances at the 1870 Berlin Town Hall, 12 Woodward Avenue, 2nd floor (Just down the street from the old location at First Parish Church) on Sundays from 3pm to 5pm and the cost is free. We recommend wearing lightweight loose fitting clothes as well as clean soft soled shoes. Hope to see you there. Call (978) 838-2738 for information or weather related cancellations. Web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/.
Boston, Massachusetts - Guerilla Contra Irregular contra dances, generally outside, at various locations and dates in the Boston metropolitan area. We will meet, we will find new friends on the street, we will play music, and we will dance. This has the added benefit of spreading the word about all the contra opportunities in the Boston area. Check web site for details. Many times, volunteer callers and musicians are welcome to participate. Web site: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=91919942191#/group.php?gid=67927889785.
Boston, Massachusetts - Folk Dancing by the Fountain: in Boston's Copley Square - Participatory folk dancing - 7:30-10:00 pm Tuesdays, June, July, and August - June 9 through August 25, 2009 (one contra dance during this series in 2009). Admission: FREE! Beginners and singles are always welcome! A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC's outdoor summer folk dance series offers basic folk dance instruction, often accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. Dances are held in Copley Square near the corner of Clarendon and Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay, on the plaza in front of historic Trinity Church. To get there by public transportation, take any Green Line trolley to Copley Station. FAC's FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about current Boston-area folk dance events. Call 781-662-7476 after 5 pm on June, July, and August Tuesdays for the final word on cancellation of the Copley Square dance because of inclement weather or other unforeseen events, or check the home page on this website. Web site: http://www.facone.org/programs/program/bythefountain.htm.
Boxborough, Massachusetts - Boxborough Agricultural and Crafts Fair: A dance is included in this day of events in September. Web site: http://boxboroughfair.org.
Branford, Connecticut: NHCD Contra dances are usually held twice a month on Saturday nights, from 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Admission is $10.00. Come Early for the Beginners Lesson at 7:30 and Join Us On The Dance Floor!! Partners are not needed; come alone or with a friend. No experience is necessary, a beginner's session, held 30 minutes before each dance, can teach you everything you need to know to get started. The only requirement is that you wear soft soled shoes (i.e. no soles that would mark up the floor, no high heels). For more information, a complete schedule or directions call: (203) 776-1812. Dances are held at the Branford Community House (BCH) (all dances in the summer are Air-Conditioned) and the Branford Canoe Brook Center (CBC). The location is noted next to each date on the schedule page. For directions to each location please click on the links. Web site: http://www1.ctcontra.com:81/nhcd/.
Bristol, Connecticut: Benefit dance for the Carousel Museum. Admission, $12 and a free tour of the museum. Dance will be held at the Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Avenue from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Information: (860) 585-5411 or e-mail:
Brookfield, Massachusetts: The Brookfield Cultural Council will sponsor a contradance at the Brookfield Town Hall (6 Central Street) on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person. The contradance will be a traditional New England folk dance, with live music and a caller giving instructions on dance steps. The dance is open to all ages and all levels of experience. Dress is casual, and a dancing partner is not necessary. For more information, contact Bill Simpson at (508) 867-6897 or brookfieldculturalcouncil@yahoo.com. New this year: Pumpkinfest! The contradance this fall will feature a pumpkin decorating contest. Bring a carved or painted pumpkin to the Brookfield common between 4 and 5 p.m. on October 18, and help us decorate the path to the dance! Pumpkins will be lit after 6 p.m. Ribbon prizes will be awarded for child's best carved pumpkin, child's best painted pumpkin, adult's best carved pumpkin, and adult's best painted pumpkin. There will be a $50 prize for best overall pumpkin. The competition is open to residents of all towns. Web site: http://www.socialweb.net/Clients/Brookfield/?id=61001.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - MIT: Contra Dance for All at MIT, usually second and fourth Tuesdays. 8:00-10:30 PM, usually in the MIT Student Center, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA, in rooms 491 or 407 (4th floor), or Lobdell Dining Hall or the Sala de Puerto Rico (2nd floor). Free parking in the N10 Lot, on Albany Street just east of Massachusetts Avenue. All welcome, especially students! No partner or experience necessary. All dances are taught. Want to play in the band or learn to call? Students and others are welcome to sit in with the band or call dances in this series! Donation: Free for MIT and Wellesley Students! Donation requested from other students: $3. Donation for non-students: $6. For more information: Ann Cowan (617) 354-0864 or email acowan3 [at] earthlink.net. Website: http://mit.edu/fdc/contra.html.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA): Contra dance from Contra Dance 7:00pm to 10:00pm with a Pre-dance Potluck Dinner from 6:00pm to 6:45pm at the Cambridge Masonic Temple, 1950 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission: $5-10 sliding scale. Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Cambridge River Festival: A FREE one-day celebration of the arts along the banks of the Charles River - featuring jazz, folk, Latin and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople! Generally occurs in June. Web site: http://www.cambridgema.gov/cac/community_river.html.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Special NEFFA Dance: Special extra Sunday experimental dance at the reconstructed VFW/Youth Center at 680 Huron Av. in Cambridge, MA. $5 admission for all tonite. 7:30pm-10:30pm. Web site: http://www.neffa.org/Thurs.html.
Carlisle, Massachusetts: Unitarian Church in Carlisle (27 School Street), located in Carlisle Center on the common, just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Pot-luck at 6:30, dance 8:00-10:30. $5. Info: (617) 661-1865 or (617) 965-0542. Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/carlisle.html.
Cheshire, Massachusetts: Heron Cove Folk Festival is a mostly music festival in early August with a contra dance. Location: Farnums Road at the Causeway between Cheshire Lake. Web site: http://www.heroncoveconcerts.com/.
Chilmark, Massachusetts: Dance is at 8 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center. Cost is $5. For details, call 508-693-4218. Web site: None.
Concord, Massachusetts - Mondays: Concord Scout House -- 74 Walden St., Concord, MA . Route 2 to Route 126 (4 miles west of 128), north 1 mile. Hall is on left before Congregational Church. Plenty of free parking (but not in the church lot, please!). Walk-through instructions for all dances; beginners and singles welcome. Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into for dancing. Dance is from 7:30-10:30pm. General Admission: Adults $8 ($5 after 9:30 pm); Age 22 (and under) $5. For more information call (781) 272-0396 or (978) 369-1232. Cancellations only when the police advise against all driving. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://mondaycontras.com.
Concord, Massachusetts - Cotillion: A party and dance featuring classic contras and 19th century lancers and quadrilles with a few couple dances, waltzes, etc.. Tony Parkes, prompter, with Spare Parts. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Reception at 6:15pm. Dancing from 6:45pm to 10:30pm. Dessert buffet at interval. Elegant attire (period, formal or festive) requested. Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at the door if any remain; $10 for students under 22; attendance limited to 150. Info 781-272-0396 or 978/670-9333. Web site: http://www.facone.org/fdrb/home/index.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - Summer Saturdays: Contras, Squares, and Couple Dances at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA 8 to 11 PM - Beginners and Singles Welcome - All dances taught. Admission $8.00 - For more information call 617-547-7781. Please bring a pair of clean shoes to change into for Dancing. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - 1st Saturdays: Very occasional 1st Saturday dance at the Concord Scout House (Scout House, 74 Walden St). Admission: $9 (CDS Boston Members $7). For more info, call (781) 662-6710 or e-mail nedc@cds-boston.org. Sponsored by Country Dance Society, Boston Centre; New England Dance Committee. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american - American Dance Program
Concord, Massachusetts - 2nd Saturdays: At the Scout House, 74 Walden St., 8 pm. $10 and $8 (CDS members); $6 for young people 21 and under. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes to dance in (not your street shoes). 8-11 pm. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american.
Concord, Massachusetts - 3rd Saturdays:Scout House, 74 Walden St., 8 pm. $8 admission unless noted otherwise (students may be $5 or $6). Bring clean shoes, please! For more information, call Beth Parkes at (978) 667-7459. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.hands4.com/csh/.
Concord, Massachusetts - 4th Saturdays: Scout House, 74 Walden St., 8 pm. $8 admission, $6 for students under 20. Dances in 2008-2009 in September-June with a few exceptions. Contras and squares. Bring clean shoes, please! Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. For more information, call Walter Lenk at (617) 547-7781. Web site: http://www.configular.com/dance/.
Concord, Massachusetts - 5th Saturdays: Occasional 5th Saturday dances at the Scout House, 74 Walden St., 8 pm. Admission to the dance is $9, $7 for CDS Boston members; Bring clean shoes, please! Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Info: 781/662-6710. Sponsored by Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, American Dance Program. For more info, call (781) 662-6710 or 617-802-2905. Dance Contact: nedc@cds-boston.org.Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/ - American Dance Program.
Concord, Massachusetts - 5th Fridays: Occasional 5th Saturday dances at the Scout House, 74 Walden St., 8 pm. Admission to the dance is $9, $7 for CDS Boston members; Bring clean shoes, please! Info: 781/662-6710. Sponsored by Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, American Dance Program. For more info, call (781) 662-6710 or 617-802-2905. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Dance Contact: nedc@cds-boston.org.Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/ - American Dance Program.
Concord, Massachusetts - Craft Fair: Generally the first Saturday in December - Scout House, 74 Walden Street near Concord Center. Contra Dance 8:00 - 11:00 PM; Sixth Annual Holiday Craft Fair: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Admission to the dance is $9, $7 for CDS Boston members; For more info, call (781) 662-6710. Dance Contact: nedc@cds-boston.org. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Over 30 craft and artisans exhibiting their wares from 10am to 5pm. Craft Fair Contact: Geatana Freniere (978) 369-2212. Sponsored by Country Dance Society, Boston Centre; New England Dance Committee.Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/ - American Dance Program.
Concord, Massachusetts - Challenging Contras: The First Friday Challenging Contra Dance series at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord. This event features dances for those familiar with Contras. The dance is from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM; and admission is $9; under 21, $7. "Experienced" means that dancers should know how to do basic contra dance figures, and also know the figures "roll away", "California twirl," "pass through to a wave," and "contra corners" without being taught. Dancers should know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse. Dancers assist their partner and neighbor to the next move and execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others. For more info, call (978) 779-6077. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - Family Dances: NEFFA and Folk Arts Center Family Dances at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street. All dances will be taught. Dances are appropriate for ages 5 and up. Parents are responsible for their children. Admission: $5/person, $25/family maximum. Info: (781) 662-7476 FAC, (781) 662-6710 NEFFA. Dances are from 2pm to 4pm. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Help protect the wooden floor by bringing a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. For safety's sake, childen must dance in shoes, not socks or bare feet. International folk dancing on other dates. Web site: http://www.facone.org/programs/program/familydance.htm.
Concord, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: Contras, Squares and Couple Dances on New Year's Eve at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, 8pm-1am. $12. Desserts and other munchies welcome for the 10:30pm break. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Info: 617/547-7781. Web site: http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve/index.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - Occasional Sundays: at the Concord Scout House is a series of uncommon dance events that will appear on random Sundays, less than once a month. All start at 7:30 PM. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. For more info, call (781) 662-6710 or e-mail nedc@cds-boston.org. Sponsored by Country Dance Society, Boston Centre; New England Dance Committee. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american - American Dance Program
Concord, Massachusetts - Benefit Dance: Benefit for the Scout House in Concord. 6:30 Waltzing; 7:00 PM - 10 PM Contra Dance at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord. Admission is $20; young people 21 and under $15. For more Information for this benefit: (781) 662-6710. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/ - American Dance Program
Concord, Massachusetts - Halloween: Dance is from 8pm to 11:00pm at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord. Costume awards and door prizes. Admission is $15; $12 for young people. For more information call (857) 499-8907th or e-mail nedc@cds-boston.org. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american - American Dance Program
Concord, Massachusetts Post-Thanksgiving Dance: Dance is from 8pm to 11:00pm at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord. Admission $9, CDS Boston Members $7, Students and Young people, $5. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. For more information call 617-802-2905 or e-mail nedc@cds-boston.org. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/american - American Dance Program
Concord, Massachusetts - NEFFA Thursday Night: All dances at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord.7:30pm-10:30pm -- $8 ($5 for people 22 and under). Please bring soft-soled shoes! Info: (781) 272-0396 or (508) 229-2854. This dance is sponsored by NEFFA. We will cancel the dance if Concord declares a snow emergency, or if we feel that weather conditions would make for unsafe travel. No animals (other than service animals) are allowed in the building. Web site: http://www.neffa.org/Thurs.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - NEFFA Benefit: Please join us for an evening of dance and fun at the Concord Scout House on Sunday evening, March 1, 2009 from 5:30-10 p.m. The fun starts with a half hour of waltzing. Other planned events include a contra medley, a Hambo competition (with prizes!), and of course, lots of contra dancing! Attendance will be limited to the comfortable capacity of the hall, so tickets will be available in advance. If you'd like to volunteer or help us out in other ways, please contact Terry (email below) or Koren at koren.a.wake@gmail.com. Ticket prices: $17 Student/Low-income; $25 Regular Admission; $50 Friend; $75 Donor; $100 Benefactor; $200 Angel. Advance tickets are available. See one of the Committee members at a dance, or send your check and SASE by February 15, 2009 to Terry Huffaker, 12 Greenwood Lane, Acton MA 01720. Please make your tax-deductible check payable to NEFFA. For more information or any questions about tickets, please call Terry at 978-263-5458 or email Tee.huffaker@verizon.net. Web site: None.
Cornwall, Connecticut: Motherhouse sponsors contra dances at the Town Hall, 24 Pine Street, generally on the 1st Saturday of the month from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Suggested Donation: $5/adult, $3/child. For more information send us an email or call Rachel Gall (860) 672-6328. Web site: http://www.motherhouse.us/contradances.htm.
Cotuit, Massachusetts: Freedom Hall, from Route 28 (just east of the intersection of Route28 and Route 130) take Main Street. into Cotuit. Go through the center of the village, Freedom Hall is number 976 on your left. Admission is $7. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm. Contact 508-563-6750. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Cotuit, Massachusetts: Pecks Boats, 3800 Route 28. Free. Dancing starts at 8:00PM. Cookout & Potluck - BYO food and drinks to share if you like, Party starts at 5:00PM. Also, a Wind Turbine Dedication. For more info Call 508-428-3483. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Cranston, Rhode Island: The Southside Community Land Trust hosts an annual hoedown (Farm tours, live music, dancing, local food and beverages!) from 4pm to 8pm at the Urban Edge Farm in the western part of Cranston, 31 Pippin Orchard Road. Call (401) 273-9419 or e-mail sclt@southsideclt.org. Web site http://www.southsideclt.org/.
Cumberland, Rhode Island: The Blackstone River Theatre sponsors contra dances from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. There will be a beginner workshop at 7:30 p.m. and all dances will be taught. All are welcome - beginners and experienced dancers; singles, couples and families; old friends and new... Wear cool, comfortable clothing and flat, soft-soled shoes. Refreshments will be available. Get ready to tap your toes, stomp your feet, twirl your skirt, and smile. Cost is $8; seniors and children are $5. Web site: http://www.riverfolk.org.
Danbury, Connecticut: Contra Dances at Western Connecticut State University at the midtown campus in the Bill Williams Gymnasium on Osborne Street, in Berkshire Hall on the 4th Saturday of the month. Ample free parking. Donation: $8 (WCSU students $5 with ID). Please: Clean soft-soled shoes only! No high heels. Grit from the street will damage the gym floor! Bring clean shoes to change into from your street shoes. Dance on hiatus until September 2008. Web site: http://www.conntras.org/danbury.htm.
Dorchester, Massachusetts: At the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church located on top of Meetinghouse Hill at 10 Parish Street. BBQ and Square Dance. Fried chicken and fixings: 6-7 PM $10. Square Dance featuring Cliff and Senta Brodeur: 7-9 PM $15. Beer, wine and soft drinks available. Proceeds to benefit building restoration fund. E-mail: kristinehoag@comcast.net. Telephone: 617-436-0527. Web site: http://firstparish.com.
Dover, Massachusetts: Dance is part of the annual Fall Festival at the Powisset Farm in Dover sponsored by the Trustees of the Reservations. Phone: (508) 785-0339. Web site: http://www.thetrustees.org.
East Hartford, Connecticut - Mostly Waltz: Except as noted, 3-6 pm Sunday afternoons at the South Senior Center, 70 Canterbury Street, East Hartford, with a free beginner workshop 2-3 pm and intermediate-level first and second band break workshops by Robert Bolstrum. Three of every four dances are waltzes. Dance admission is $11 ($10 for HCD members). Refreshments served, all ages welcome, no partner required. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/waltz.htm.
East Sandwich, Massachusetts: The East Sandwich Grange Hall is about an hour south of Boston. From Exit 3 of the Mid Cape Highway (Route 6) go north on Quaker Meetinghouse Road for about a mile, until you reach Route 6A. Turn right on 6A and travel for one mile. Turn right on Old County Road (across from the East Sandwich Post Office). The Grange Hall is on the left a bit past the railroad tracks and next to the Benjamin Nye Homestead. Admission is $7. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm. Contact (508) 362-2767 or 508-563-6934. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Enfield, Connecticut: Shindigs at the Barn (Powder Mill, that is). The Powder Mill Barn contra dance is (usually) the 4th Sunday of each Month, October through May, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, with a beginner workshop starting around 6:30 PM. Live Music. Admission is $8; students $6. Each dance taught quickly by Ralph Sweet or other guest callers. Have fun the first time you come! You don't have to bring a partner! Learn by doing! Casual dress (best no high heels, though). Web site: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/calendar.html.
Florence, Massachusetts: Dancing at Rocky Hill CoHousing at 100 Black Birch Trail in Florence (Northampton) from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by a potluck. $5-$10 sliding scale. Newcomers and experienced dancers welcome. For more information, e-mail Susan Janssen at: sjanssen@edc.org. Web site: None.
Foster, Rhode Island - Rhode Island Folk Festival: The Festival is an annual music and dance event held in Foster, Rhode Island. Ticket prices vary between adults and children and full day, day and evening sessions. The festival is held at the Peeptoad Coffeehouse, 81 East Killingly Road in the North Foster Baptist Church. For more information contact Elwood Donnelly at 401-392-1322 or e-mail info@rifolkfestival.org. Web site: http://www.fosteringarts.org/rifolkfestival/.
Foster, Rhode Island: held at Little Rhody Vasa Park, 10 Boswell Trail. Dance is from 7:30pm-10:30pm with admission: $8.00 with a family maximum of $20. Join us for a fun night of traditional contra dancing (circle mixers, squares, and line-dancing). All dances are taught. No experience necessary. Partners are not required. Contact: Elwood Donnelly. Phone: (401)-392-1322. Web site: http://fosteringarts.org/.
Goshen, Massachusetts - Traditional Square Dancing: also known as "Eastern Style" or "Old Fashioned Square Dancing" at the Goshen Town Hall (Route 9, about 12 miles West of Northampton MA) on second Saturdays in Oct, Nov, and Dec, and again in Mar, Apr and May to live music. This has always been easy, fun square dancing where anyone could come at any time without having to take lessons and enjoy themselves, as they still do today at the contra dances.
Granby, Connecticut: Since 1994, Granby Family Dance has danced French-Canadian circle dances, English country dances, square dances, Virginia Reels and contra dances. 1st Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm, October-June. Enjoyed by all ages from the young to the young at heart. South Church Parish Hall, 242 Salmon Brook Rd. (Rt. 10) (.2 mi south from Rt. 10-Rt 20 junction). Children under 6 need an adult partner. Under 3 free. $5 for children 3-12. $8 for 13 and over. Come and join the fun. Web site: http://www.granbyfamilydance.org/.
Granby, Massachusetts - Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival: As part of the Festival, a contra dance is held in the evening. The Festival is held in late August at 7 Carver Street in Granby. Web site: http://www.redfirefarm.com/news/tomatofestival.html.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 1st Friday: Generally with The Moving Violations and guest callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. Admission $8-$10. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 1st Saturday: Generally with Wild Asparagus and caller George Marshall at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. The dance starts at 8:00 with a short beginner's workshop and goes till 11:30. Admission is $10 ($8 students) at the door. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays: Music from the Greenfield Dance Band (or members of) with guest callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. 6:30 PM: Potluck Supper (all welcome!) 7:30 PM: Music for Swedish dances (hambo, polska, etc.) 8:00 - Midnight: Contras, more Swedish, etc. Admission is by self-determined donation (a.k.a. The Honor System) with $10 or barter equivalent suggested. For more information: David Kaynor, (413) 367-9380, davidkaynor@mac.com. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 2nd and 4th Saturdays: Tophill Dances Featuring varied bands and callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. More info: (413) 773-1671 or Tophill Music. Start times and admissions vary but usually the dance starts at 8pm with admission from $8 to $10. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 3rd Fridays: Various bands and callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. 6:30 PM: Potluck Supper to which all are invited; 7:30 PM music for Swedish dances; 8:00 - midnight: Contras, more Swedish, etc. Admission by self-determined donation; $10 or barter equivalent suggested. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 3rd Saturdays: An eclectic variety of top musicians and callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Start time: 8pm with admission from $8 to $10. Info: 413 774-2830. Inquiries about booking this night contact: thirdfridays@guidingstargrange.org. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Various Saturdays: Different programs (musicians and callers) for each dance at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Admissions vary. Dances usually begin at 8pm. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Various Sundays: Different afternoon and evening dances with various callers and musicians on some Sundays at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Start times and admission cost vary. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Fall Frolic: A full day of dancing for the benefit of the Friends of the Guiding Star Grange at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: 7:30pm-1:00am. The grange will be selling light snacks, sweet and savory, all evening. Admission: $15. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Family Dance: Annual Family Contra Dance to benefit the Greenfield Center School. Dancing at 2:30 - 5:30pm at the Guiding Star Grange,401 Chapman Street. There will be a short break for songs and snacks. $8/6/4 for adults/seniors/kids (5 and under free) Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz: Monthly Mostly Waltz dance at the Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street from 7:30pm to 9:30pm with recorded music and waltzing with a smattering of other couple dances. $3-$5 contribution recommended. E-mail Richard Wyatt for more information. Web site: None.
Greenwich, Connecticut: at the Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Road. All dances are $12 (Students $10 With Valid ID, Children Under 12 $3), 8:00-11:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified, with basics for beginners at 7:30. Partners not required. Please bring a separate pair of clean, flat, soft-soled shoes for dancing. For further information, call (914) 244-7248 (24 hours). Web site: http://www.roundhill.net/
Greenwich, Connecticut - Thanksgiving Saturday: at the Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Road. An experienced dance from 4:00pm to 6:00pm ($8), brown bag supper from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, beginner session from 7:30pm to 8:00pm and a regular dance from 8:00pm to 11:00pm ($15; both dances for $22). Partners not required. Please bring a separate pair of clean, flat, soft-soled shoes for dancing. For further information, call (914) 244-7248 (24 hours). Web site: http://www.roundhill.net/
Groton, Massachusetts - Banjo Camp North: Banjo Camp North is a weekend-long celebration of the 5-string banjo in both old time and bluegrass styles. The camp is at a beautiful wooded lakeside setting near Groton. Cabins are heated, so you don't have to worry about our unpredictable New England weather. Contact Mike Holmes, Banjo Camp North, 35 Crescent St. #213, Waltham, MA 02453 or (781) 209-1130 or e-mail mholmes@mugwumps.com. Web site: http://www.mugwumps.com/bcn.html.
Groton, Massachusetts: The Contra Banditos hosts a Family Barn Dance series at the Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street. Dance is from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Donations accepted at the door. Adults $5, children and seniors $3, Family maximum $15. Refreshments served! For more info contact Ashling at (978) 448-3990 or e-mail ashling@verizon.net. Web site: http://www.contrabanditos.com.
Hamden, Connecticut - Friends of Brooksvale Park: will hold a dance as part of its annual meeting. The dance begins at 7pm. $10 per person at the barn. 524 Brooksvale Avenue, off Route 10 in northern Hamden. Bring snacks to share; water provided. Phone: 203-287-2669. Web site: http://www.brooksvale.org/.
Hamden - Unitarian: Dance at the Unitarian Church, 700 Hartford Turnpike from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Contact Steve Holland steveholl at aol dot com for questions. Web site: None.
Hampton, Connecticut: Quiet Corner Contra Dances held on the 1st Saturday of the month at Hampton Congregational Church at 256 Main St in Hampton, CT (on Rt 97). Adult members: $8.00; Adult non-members: $10; Children under 12: $3; High School and College Students: $5. Memberships are $12 per year. Marc (860) 617-3227 or mascrivener@gmail.com or Dave at (484) 844-5203 or dcannell@freeshell.org. Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QuietCornerContraDance or http://quietcornercontradance.tripod.com/.
Hampton, Connecticut - Town Celebration: Country dancing is included amongst the activities (parade, speeches, barbeque, softball tournament, staged reading) for Memorial Day, May 26 in Hampton. Dance will be at noon at the Little River Memorial at the bottom of Hammond Hill Road. Web site: http://www.hamptonct.org/.
Hanson, Massachusetts: Bluegrass on the Bog includes a Saturday morning contra dance at Camp Kiwanee, Indian Head St (Route 58). The event is held in mid-June. Web site: http://www.bluegrassonthebogs.com/index.html.
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts: Boston Gay and Lesbian Contra Dancers present contras, some squares and English country dancing, featuring live music at most dances. Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian-Universalist), corner of Centre and Eliot Streets (at the monument), Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. Time:7:30-11:00 Admission: For regular evening dances: $10. Students are $6. Pay less if you can't afford it. Children under 12 get in free. For afternoon workshops and advanced dances: $10. Coupon books: $40, good for five admissions*. Second dance free cards: newcomers can come again and dance free*! (* except special dances). For more information: JP-Dance (at site) LCFD.com or call Janet: (617) 522-2216 or Chris Ricciotti at home: 781-982-8042, cell 617-852-4042. Web site: http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
Killingly, Connecticut - Traditional Square Dancing: (not MWSD) Square Dancing at the Killingly Grange Hall on 2nd Saturdays. Web site: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/tradsq.html with e-mail contact listed.
Lenox, Massachusetts: 3rd Saturday night of each month. Admission: $8-10 adults, $6 children. Beginner Workshop from 8PM to 8:30PM. Dance starts at 8:30PM. The dance is held at Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. Web site: http://www.berkshire.net/CLDMS/CLDMS-DanceInfo.htm.
Lexington, Massachusetts: The band Roaring Jelly hosts a series of monthly dances, with caller Susan Elberger which run from 8-11pm every third Friday from September through June (September 2009 will be fourth Friday (September 25, 2009). Most dances are at the First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA. There is plenty of free parking in back of the church. Directions to the dance. All dances are taught and called. There is also a special beginner session at 7:45pm. Refreshments are served at intermission. June is an Ice Cream Social. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 teens, children 12 and under free, $20 max for families. Any weather-related cancelations will be reported on the answering machine at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the event. More info: RoaringJelly@comcast.net. Web site: http://www.roaringjelly.org. Roaring Jelly Dance Friends email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RJDanceFriends.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Hastings Elementary School: Dance from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the school, 7 Crosby Road. Web site: http://hastings.lexingtonma.org/index.html.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Public Library: The Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will host square and contra dancing among the dictionaries and databases at Cary Library. The event is open to all Lexingtonians (and friends of Lexingtonians) ages 12 and over, and is free! No experience or partner is necessary. The Library is located in Lexington Center, with ample parking in its lot (accessible from Clarke Street) and on nearby streets. It is accessible by public transportation as the Lexpress busses stop in Depot Square nearby, and the 62 and 76 T busses stop on Mass Ave. Additional travel info is online at http://www.carylibrary.org/aboutus/directions.html. Web site: http://www.carylibrary.org.
Lincoln, Massachusetts - Thanksgiving Day: at the Smith School Gym, Ballfield Road, Lincoln from 7-10 p.m. Lincoln First Parish sponsors a Thanksgiving Day contra and square dance. $5 adults and students; $3 children ages 10 and under. For more information, call 781-259-0692 or e-mail kwinchell@comcast.net. Web site: http://www.firstparishinlincoln.org.
Little Compton, Rhode Island - Family Day: Dance as part of the annual family day. Web site: http://www.littlecompton.org.
Lowell, Massachusetts - Lowell Folk Festival: Weekend festival including music, food, crafts and dancing (sometimes contra, Quebecois, square, etc.). Free! Web site: http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org.
Mansfield, Massachusetts - New England Folk Festival (NEFFA): The festival is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The 2007 Festival, currently scheduled for April 20-22 in Mansfield, Massachusetts (near Interstate 495 and 95) at the Mansfield High and Middle School, will be our 63rd annual Festival. One of the things that makes the Festival special is that all performers donate their talents as volunteers. Web site: http://www.neffa.org/~neffa.
Mattapan, Massachusetts: Dance at Miss Betsey's House, 64 Tampa Street. Instruction at 1:30pm, dance from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Mostly squares. Free admission, beginners welcome, no partner needed. Questions, call Beth at 617-543-4900. Web site: None.
Medford, Massachusetts - Christmas Day: Christmas English and Contra Dance at Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford Square, MA. 8:30 dance. Harp concert at 7pm. Suggested donation of $8. Special rates for families. No partner necessary. Newcomers welcome. Info: 781/665-3835. For more information: Campbell.Kaynor@biogenidec.com".Web site: http://www.springstep.org/
Medford, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz: This series duplicates the Mostly Waltz afternoons held in other cities across North America. A variety of waltz tunes and tempos will be played, and every third number will be a different couple dance polka, hambo, schottis, swing, tango, one-step, zwiefacher, etc. All regular dances are on Sunday afternoons from 2:15 to 5:30 pm at Springstep (http://www.springstep.org) in Medford, MA. $12 admission, $8 for students. Singles and couples welcome. There will be basic rotary waltz instruction from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm, followed by wonderful live music for dancing until 5:30 pm. Please bring clean shoes, ideally leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. Springstep is located at 98 George P. Hassett Drive in Medford Square. http://mostlywaltzboston.110mb.com.
Medford, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz - Workshops : This workshop series is in addition to the regular Mostly Waltz series in Medford. Each workshop covers a particular topic on a Saturday afternoon at various hours at Springstep (http://www.springstep.org) in Medford, MA. $10 admission, $8 for students. Singles and couples welcome. Recorded music. Please bring clean shoes, ideally leather-soled, to make turning easier and to protect the floor. Springstep is located at 98 George P. Hassett Drive in Medford Square. http://mostlywaltzboston.110mb.com/.
Medford, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA): Spring Sundays Workshop for Families and Children at Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive in Medford Square from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Medway, Massachusetts: You're invited to a lively evening of dancing. It's fun, informal and easy! Beginners are always welcome; the caller will lead you through each dance. Come alone or with friends. See you there! Admission is $7.00; teens are half-rpice and children 12 and under are free. Location: Christ Episcopal Church, School Street in Medway, Massachusetts. Time is from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Please wear or bring soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call Maria at 508-740-8508 or Shelly at (508) 429-1773 or e-mail medwaycontras@gmail.com. Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/medway.html.
Melrose, Massachusetts: 3rd Saturdays from 7pm to 10pm. Come to listen, listen and dance, or try your hand with the live band. All dances are taught by a caller. Tell your friends and bring your neighbors--this is a great family event and opportunity to socialize with your neighbors! All ages and abilities are welcome, no partners necessary! Refreshments provided. Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson Street. Donations voluntary ($6 suggested). Web site:http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance/.
Melrose, Massachusetts - Christmas Day: English and Contras from 7-10PM at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, across from the library, 70 West Emerson St. in Melrose MA, Donations voluntary (suggested $6-8). Cammy Kaynor with family and friends will continue a long tradition of music and dancing, from English to Contra, on Christmas night. We welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor for this community event. Call 781-665-3835 or email CammyDance@earthlink.net. Web site: None.
Middletown, Connecticut: Contra dances at Wesleyan College. 8:00pm-11:00pm, 92 Theatre, top of the hill, off of High Street or Beckham Hall (on Wyllys Avenue). Everyone is welcome. Contact: 339 440 0532 or etroll@wesleyan.edu for more information. Web site: http://wescontra.blogspot.com.
Middletown, Rhode Island: Newport County Community from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at Aquidneck Elementary School, 70 Reservoir Rd. All ages welcome. Singles, couples, families -- come and bring your friends, and soft-soled shoes. Admission: $5 for students/seniors, $7 adults, 10 years old and under are free. E-mail: flamingoemporium@gmail.com. Telephone (401) 849 3466. Web site: http://www.newportdance.org/.
Montague, Massachusetts - Various Thursdays: Montague Grange #141, 34 Main Street. Dancing from 8:00pm-10:30pm(summers), 7:30pm-10:30pm (fall and winter), beginners are welcome, admission is $8. More info: (413) 658-5320. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html#Montague.
Montague, Massachusetts - LCFD: Montague Grange #141, 34 Main Street. Dancing from 7pm to 10pm except for experienced sessions (see web site for details). Admission: $7-$10, $5 with valid student ID. Web site: http://www.lcfd.org/westma/
Montague, Massachusetts - Scandinavian: An afternoon of Scandinavian dances at the Montague Grange #141, 34 Main Street. Dancing from 2pm to 5pm. Cost: $10 / $8 students, seniors, low income. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html#Montague
Montague, Massachusetts - Open Band/Open Mic: All-Comers Band with Open Mic for Callers, hosted by April Grant. Admission free, but donations for hall accepted and appreciated. Dances are held at the Montague Grange #141, 34 Main Street. Info: 413-584-7725 or e-mail aprilcath@yahoo.com. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html#Montague
Montague, Massachusetts - Special: Special dances on special days. Check web site for times, admission prices, etc. Dances are held at the Montague Grange #141, 34 Main Street. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html#Montague
Montague, Massachusetts - Family: Family Dances at the Grange in Montague Center Grange from 4-6pm. Primarily for families with children, often very little ones, but any real beginner would also enjoy this dance. A healthy, light snack will be provided at half time! Good family fun! Please join us. Web site: http://mapleleafmusic.com/calendar.cfm.
Mystic, Connecticut: At Frohsinn Hall aka the German Club, Route 27, across from Mystic Seaport, from Exit 90 on Interstate 95 (1 mile from I-95 exit 90 no turns! From I-95 S: Exit 90, south on Rt. 27 toward Mystic Seaport. Hall is on left after you pass Seamen s Inne restaurant and just before the Mystic Seaport Stores and main Mystic Seaport entrance). Beginners, singles, GLBT and families welcome. The dance is from 8:00pm to 11:00pm with a beginner's workshop at 7:45pm. Admission is $8; students $5; under 12, $2. Information: 860-961-9321 or 401-487-9713. Parking is on the street. Wear soft-soled shoes and cool, comfortable clothing. Smoke- and alcohol-free. Apple cider never tasted so good!. Web site: http://mysticcontradance.tripod.com/.
New Bedford, Massachusetts - Working Waterfront Festival: celebrating commercial fishing with a variety of events and demonstrations along with music and dance. Web site: http://www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org/.
New Haven, Connecticut - NOMAD: NOMAD (NOrtheast Music, Art and Dance) 2007 will be Nov 2-4, 2007, at the Wilbur Cross High School. The annual festival of traditional music and dance features participatory dance sessions, including contras, squares, English country, international, and more, concerts of folk music from the US and around the world, musical instrument workshops, sing-alongs and song-swaps, dance performances, family song, dance, and craft activities, storytelling for kids and adults, handcrafts and folk bazaar,hHallway jams (and a place to check your instruments), great food and much more The festival is very kid friendly. For example, this year there will be an extended hands-on craft area in the cafeteria. Web site: http://www.nomadfest.org/.
New Haven, Connecticut - Elm City Waltz: Elm City Waltz on various Fridays including waltzes, tango, schottische, one-step, and polka. Yale School of Forestry, Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall, 205 Prospect Street. $5 per person, $3 under 21 or with Yale/other Student ID. Lesson 7:45pm-8:15pm, dancing 8:30pm-11:30pm. http://www.lse.org/waltz/.
New Haven, Connecticut - Village of Villages: As part of the International Festival of Ideas, there is a weekend of events, "Village of Villages" on the New Haven Common, including a contra dance demonstration. Web site: http://artidea.org/event.php?id=218.
New Haven, Connecticut - East Rock Park Oktoberfest: Dance as part of this annual event in October sponsored by the Friends of East Rock Park. Web site: http://www.friendsofeastrockpark.org/.
New Haven, Connecticut - Orange Street Block Party: Dance at 1:00pm as part of this day long event. Web site: http://luluscoffee.com/calendar/orangestreetblockp/.
New London, Connecticut - Connecticut Storytelling Festival: Weekend storytelling festival with one dance. Web site: http://www.connstorycenter.org/.
North Adams, Massachusetts: 3rd (generally) Friday nigt of each month. Dances are held at St John's Social Hall on Summer Street with plenty of parking in the former KMART lot in North Adams. Doors open at 6:30PM. Beginners instruction at 7pm with dance following. Dance begins at 7:30PM. First time dancers get in free so bring a friend! Music generally by musicians from the Northern Berkshires, drawing heavily from the Saturday morning jam session at Mass MoCA. Sit in's welcome. Callers (if not listed) will be announced at the dance. Web site: http://www.berkshire.net/CLDMS/CLDMS-DanceInfo.htm Also http://eric.buddington.net/ThirdFridayContra.shtml.
North Adams, Massachusetts - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: Dance from 7:00pm to 11:00pm in Venable Hall. Web site: http://www.mcla.edu/.
North Andover, Massachusetts: At the Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road from 6pm to 9pm and sponsored by the North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church and by Interweave North Parish. $8 for adults and $5 for children, maximum of $25 per family. Call 978-996-6373. Web site: http://www.northparish.org/.
North Scituate, Rhode Island - People's Power and Light: There will be a benefit contra dance for the People's Power and Light (PP and L), Rhode Island s non-profit Energy Consumer s Alliance to support its Oil Bank program from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Scituate Preservation Society's Historic Grange Building #33, at 706 Hartford Pike in North Scituate. Sponsors include the Scituate Advocates for Everyone (SAFE) and Scituate High School's NEED Project and all donations will go to the Oil Bank. For more information, contact Celia Winsor at 401-323-8297. Web site: None.
North Scituate, Rhode Island - NEED Project: There will be a benefit contra dance and the three dollar entrance fee for the dance will go to support the SHS NEED Project. Student leaders from the club plan to travel to the NEED Youth Awards Conference in Washington, DC, in June. The club is currently running two other fundraisers that are also consistent with the club s goals of helping people to reduce their individual carbon footprints. If you wish to support the SHS NEED Project in their quest to raise funds for their trip to Washington DC more directly, donations can be sent to SHS NEED Project, Scituate High School, 94 Trimtown Rd., N. Scituate, RI 02857. We hope to see you at the dance on April 4th from 7-10pm at Scituate High School! All ages are welcome. All dances are taught. No partners are necessary. Individuals under 18 not accompanied by an adult must arrive by 7:30 and remain until 9:45. Contact Shannon Donovan sciencepup@hotmail.com for more information. Web site: None.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Montville Farm: Benefit for the Montville Neighborhood Farm. Dance to be held at the Friends Meetinghouse, 43 Center Street from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Delicious treats will be served! This is a beginner friendly dance, no partner or experience necessary. Suggested donation is $10, no one turned away for lack of funds. Web site: http://www.montviewfarm.org/index.php.
Northampton, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: There is usually a contra dance or a family dance as part of Northampton's First Night celebration. Web site: http://nohoarts.org/.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Family Dance: The Northampton Family Dance is a New England folk dance gathering for young children and their families--from babes-in-arms to grandparents. Most of the children who are regulars are between 2 and 10. We dance contras, circles, simple international, or singing dances. We always have live music and a fun caller who teaches all the dances. A small snack is provided during a break. We meet 3-5pm on the third Sunday of the month from November to March in the community hall of First Churches, Northampton, MA. $4 per person age 3 and up, or $15 max per family. Enter through the side door on Center Street, across from the Iron Horse. For more information email familydancenorthampton at gmail dot com or call Donna at 413-549-7808 (or possibly (413) 256-2613 with an e-mail of judystern44 at yahoo dot com. Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/northamptonfamilydance/ (although out of date).
.Northboro, Massachusetts: Held at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Northboro. The dance begins at 8:00pm and goes until 11:00pm with a break halfway through the evening. Admission is $8 per person, $6 student with ID, $18 family which includes refreshments served at the break. Singles and couples, new and experienced dancers are welcome. If the weather on the day of the dance is questionable, call Gary Phillips (508) 393-5490 for confirmation that the dance is being held. We'll try to make decisions on weather cancellations by 5:00pm the evening of the dance. Web site: http://www.northborocontra.com.
Norton, Massachusetts - Wheaton College: Occasional dances at Wheaton College at various locations.
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Cranbury Country Dancers participate in historic and traditional American contras and English country dancing on the first and third Friday of the month (except July and August) at the Cranbury Community Chapel, Newtown Ave. and Frank St. All dances are taught and partners are not necessary. Time: 8:00pm-10:30pm. Price: $8. For details, call (203) 226-6681. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/cranburydancers/
Pawtucket, Rhode Island - Fiddle and Dance: Various events with music and dance classes and celebrations. Web site: http://www.fiddleanddance.org/. Blog: http://fiddleanddanceproject.blogspot.com/.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island - Le Foyer Workshop and Dance : Part of the Fiddle and Dance Project. Workshop from 2:00pm-4:30pm with Donna Hebert, Daniel Boucher and Max Cohen. Contra dance at 6:30pm. Call Le Foyer at 401-728-8328 to find out how to attend one or both events, with dinner buffet in between. Workshop free to students. Location: 151 Fountain Street. Web site: http://www.fiddleanddance.org/. Blog: http://fiddleanddanceproject.blogspot.com/.
Peacedale, Rhode Island: The South Shore Community Contra Dance sponsors dances at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County meeting house at the Lillypads Professional Center, 27 North Road in Peacedale form 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Admission by donation, $7 suggested. (Sponsored in part by Rhode Island Council on the Arts and the Kingstown Free Library). Web site: http://www.uusouthcountyri.org.
Phillipston, Massachusetts: Dance is a part of the 225th Anniversary celebration. Dance begins at 8:00pm. Web site: http://www.phillipston-ma.gov/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - First Weekend: The Country Dance Society Boston Centre at Pinewoods. First Weekend from in mid-June. Web site:http://www.cds-boston.org/camp.html.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Independence Day Weekend: Country Dance Society Boston Centre at Pinewoods. Independence Day weekend in early July. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org/camp.html.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Family Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Family Week in July or August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - English-American Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. English and American Dance Week in August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Campers' Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Campers Week in August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Contra Callers Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Contra Callers Week in August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - American Dance and Music Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. American Dance and Music Week in August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Folk Music Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Folk Music Week in July. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Square Dance Callers Week: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Square Dance Callers Week in August. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Community Dance Leaders: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Community Dance Leaders Week in July. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Labor Day Weekend: The Country Dance Society Boston Centre at Pinewoods. Labor Day Weekend in late August/early September. Web site:http://www.cds-boston.org/camp.html.
Princeton, Massachusetts: Benefit dance for Hearts for Heat at the NORCO Club, Houghton Road (at the end of Bullard). Dance is from 7:30-10:30 pm. Admission: $8, Families $20. All dances will be taught - no partner necessary. Cakes, snacks, drinks. Beginners are welcome, so come - even if you've never contra danced before. This is a great family event - good for all ages!! More information: Katie Green, 978-464-5146, www.katiegreenstories.com. Web site: http://www.heartsforheat.org.
Providence, Rhode Island: Brown University Contra and Folk Dance club, generally on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month when Brown is in session. 8pm to 11:30pm. Dances are held at Sayles Hall, Alumnae Hall or the Leung Gallery. General admission for all $7 (some nights higher). Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/brown.html.
Providence, Rhode Island - Brown University Folk Festival: Held in the late spring, the Brown University Folk Festival sometimes includes contra dancing Web site: http://www.brownfolkfest.org/.
Providence, Rhode Island - Brown Summer Dance Series: Generally on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at various locations, usually St. Stephen's at 114 George Street. 7:30pm to 10:30pm. General admission $8, Students $6 (some nights higher). Web site: http://www.groverlicious.com.
Providence, Rhode Island - Waltz: Mostly Waltz RI, at the Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue. 2:00pm to 2:45pm, Rotary Waltz instruction. 2:45pm to 5:00pm, open dancing. Admission: $12, full-time students (under 22) $5. This dance duplicates the Mostly Waltz afternoons that are held in other cities across the country. (sentence eliminated)ÊEvery third number will be a different couple dance - possibly a hambo, polka, schottische, one-step, zweifacher, or another popular ballroom dance. No partner or experience is necessary. Singles and couples are welcome! Basic waltz lesson & advanced dance lesson at break. For more information, contact Don Heinold at Cell 401-477-4247 or dheinold@yahoo.com. Web site:
Providence, Rhode Island - Urban Barn Dance/Family Dance: Dance series at AS 220, 115 Empire Street, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. $3 individual/$8 family. This is a participatory dance for the entire family. All ages and abilities are welcome. No partner necessary, all dances are taught and are child and adult friendly. Web site: http://www.as220.org.
Reading, Massachusetts: Ivy Chord Coffeehouse - Contra and Square Dance with Sarah Gregory-Smith. Instruction at 7:00pm; dance begins at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall, Dancing for everyone - no experience needed, singles and couples. Unitarian Universalist Church, 239 Woburn Street. (781) 944-0494. Web site: http://www.uureading.org/ (Look for Ivy Chord).
Rehoboth, Massachusetts: All dances taught. Beginners of all ages welcome. Partners not necessary. Dances are from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. General admission: $8.00; $5 for ages 16 and under; $18 for families with children under 16. Location: Goff Hall, Bay State Road, Rehoboth. Call Shawn at 508-252-6375 or e-mail: shawnkendrick@comcast.net. Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts - Jammers' Dance: We play every Sunday. Once a month the session is a "Community Dance", usually, but not always on Second Sundays, at which we teach everything that needs teaching, depending on the experience of the dancers. A potluck at 6:00pm precedes each Community Dance. Admission is free. For information or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656, or you can email him at bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts - Memorial Dance for Barbara Hirsch: On Saturday evening, January 3, there will be a memorial dance for Barbara Hirsch at Goff Memorial Hall in Rehoboth. The dance will go from 8 to 11 p.m., and there will be no admission charge. A potluck will precede the dance at 6 p.m., followed by story sharing and remembrances of Barbara. Organized by Sarah Hirsch and hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, this dance will also feature a variety of callers and musicians who are coming together to celebrate Barbara's life and her contributions to the dance community. For more information, you can contact Sarah at flamingoemporium@gmail.com, and you can check out the Newport County Dance Web site at http://www.newportdance.org/, where more details will be posted in the near future. In the event of bad weather, a cancellation notice will be posted on the Newport Dance Web site by mid-afternoon. Web site http://www.newportdance.org/.
Rockland, Massachusetts: Barn dance! Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Channing Unitarian-Universalist Church 45 Webster Street, Rockland. Community Barn Dance Program of Contra Dances, Squares, International Folk dancing and English Country Dances Admission: $5.00/person, Max limit of $20.00 per family. Dance is smoke and Alcohol Free! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. No partner or experience needed! All dances will be taught! Come and enjoy community dancing!All dances will be taught. No partners or experience needed. Wear light comfortable clothing. Adults, Kids, Teens, grandparents families & singles, all welcome! Snacks, beverages and home baked goods served during the break. This is a community fundraising event hosted by the Channing UU Church in Rockland, MA. Web site: None.
Salem, Massachusetts: First Saturday Salem Contra Dance at the Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington Street in Salem. Dance starts at 7:30pm. Admission is $8 per person; $6 seniors and students; $20 family maximum. Wheelchair accessible. Alcohol and smoke-free. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Beginners welcome. For more information, call (978) 745-9391 or e-mail jenstrom10@comcast.net. Web site: none.
Salem, Massachusetts - Vintage Dances: Salem's Old Town Hall once again witness the lively music and sprightly dances of its past. Come and experience 19th century social dances, including quadrilles, contra dances, waltzes and polkas. This is a new series of dances, with prompting by Barbara Pugliese. Salem Vintage Dances will take place from 8:00 to 11:00 pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Live music will be provided and all dances will be taught. Beginners will find that no prior experience is needed. Historical costumes are admired but not required. Please wear comfortable indoor shoes, but no sneakers or rubber soled shoes. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students. There are parking lots in the area and street parking is free after 5 pm. There is a commuter rail from Boston's North Station to Salem. The final run from Salem back to Boston is at 11:30 pm. We hope to encourage carpooling and have set up a livejournal community (see below), to facilitate this. Web site: http://vintagedancers.org/salem.html.
Sheffield, Massachusetts: Come dance with us at the Dewey Memorial Hall, on Route 7, just 1/2 mile south of the grange in Sheffield. Our dances are held each month except December on the 4th Saturday. The dance evening starts at 8:30 p.m. and runs til 11:30. We bring a variety of a callers to work with us at the Grange. All dancers are welcome, including beginners, singles, couples, families, experienced dancers, everyone in the mood for fun. All the dances and figures are taught. Sorry, no alcohol is allowed at our dances. Admission is $8-10 for adults, $5 for children; we accept BerkShares! Web site: http://www.mountainlaurelband.com/grangedance.htm.
Somerville, Massachusetts - Outdoor Contra: Dance from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in Davis Square. Informal outdoor contra dance in Davis Square this Wednesday. You probably want sneakers instead of dance shoes, as we'll be dancing on pavement. Web site: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109071575805436.
Stafford Springs, Connecticut: Dance at the Stafford Springs Public Library, 10 Levinthal Run (next to Stafford High School and across from Stafford Elementary School) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Web site: http://www.staffordlibrary.org/.
Sudbury, Massachusetts - Twelveth Night: at the Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Road. Sponsored by the Sudbury Minutemen. Takes place in early January. Web page: http://www.sudburyminutemen.org/12thNiteBall.htm.
Sudbury, Massachusetts - Regimental Ball: at the Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Road. Sponsored by the Sudbury Minutemen. Takes place in mid-April. Web page: http://www.sudburyminutemen.org/RegimentalBall.htm.
Varies, Massachusetts - BIDA Dance Party: We're having a tune jam / dance party / potluck - come swap tunes, meet new people, share your ideas, do a little dancing and see what BIDA is all about. Last month's party was a blast, with great people, good food, and some music and dancin'. Bring a dish to pass, a dance to call, soft-soled dance shoes (or stocking feet), your instrument if you have one, and yourself if you don't. Feel free to bring anyone who might be interested in BIDA and the Boston dance scene. Potluck dinner, tunes/dance/party. BYOB. Please send a quick email to RSVP so that we get a rough idea of how many are coming. Hope to see you there! To RSVP: julievallimont@gmail.com or 617.319.5941. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org.
Wallingford, Connecticut: Dances at the Wallingford Grange Hall from 2:00pm to 5:00pm with a beginners' workshop at 1:30pm. Location: 586 East Center Street. Admission $10.00. Children Under 12 are FREE. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and because of the beautiful wooden floor, please carry with you into the dance street-clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes for dancing. No Experience is necessary. All dances are taught. For more information, please e-mail Linda Daley at lldaley0426@hotmail.com. Web site: http://www1.ctcontra.com:81/wfgrange.html.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Thanksgiving Day: at St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., two blocks from Watertown Square, near Starbucks. Join us for our annual Thanksgiving contradance. Cammy Kaynor, Al, Walter Lenk, Debbie Knight, and numerous others will fill the hall with classic favorites. Thanksgiving is a great time to join with friends and neighbors for a traditional New England pass-time. Newcomers and sit-ins welcome, handicapped accessible. For information, call 781-665-3835. Suggested Donation $6. Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance/.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Canadian-American Club: A variety of dances (mostly squares or Cape Breton) on a variety of nights. 202 Arlington Street, East Watertown. Phone: 1-617-924-9827 Email: info@canamclubofboston.com Web site: http://www.canamclubofboston.com/index.html.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety: As part of its 30th anniversary celebration (including workshops and an evening potluck), there will be a contra dance at 8pm at St. John's Methodist Church, 80 Mount Auburn Street. Free. Web site: http://watertowncitizens.org/.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Christmas Day: at St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., two blocks from Watertown Square, near Starbucks. Dance a few squares, waltzes, contras, and some of the old English and Scandinavian dances. Newcomers and sit-ins welcome, handicapped accessible. For information, call 781-665-3835. Suggested Donation $8. Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance/.
Wendell, Massachusetts: For the first hour, from 7 'till 8 we will be doing what we're calling a family dance. The dances will be good for beginners and little ones with parents. Around 8:00 we'll start doing more standard Contra Dancing, which will go on 'till around 10:30. Location: Wendell Town Hall. Admission is free but if feel you can make a donation please do. Donations are not required, but the dance is a fund raiser for the Swift River School's Music Department. Web site: http://www.wendellmass.us.
West Hartford, Connecticut - New Year's Eve: Contra Dance Party West Hartford Town Hall. Admission $20 ($15 In Advance). Children Under 12 Free - Students $10 At The Door. 6:30PM-7:45PM Pot Luck Supper; Please join us for our pot luck before the dance! Bring along your favorite dish. Please note: if your dish requires cutting or slicing, be sure it is ready-to-serve when you arrive. And don't forget the serving spoon! Dinner will be served from 6:30PM to 7:45PM; 8:00PM-8:30PM Beginners Lesson; 8:30PM-12:30AM NYE Dance With Toast At Midnight. Web site: http://www1.ctcontra.com:81/newyears/nye-dance.html.
West Hartford, Connecticut - Post-Thanksgiving Day: Contra Dance - West Hartford Town Hall. Admission $10 ($15 for non-members). Children Under 12 Free - Students half-price. 8ppm-11pm. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/contra.htm.
West Hartford, Connecticut - Summer Dance Fest. Annual summer HCD Dance Fest 7:15pm-11:30pm, at the air conditioned West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S.Main Street, West Hartford Center. The DanceFest features a sample of swing, contra, Cajun/zydeco and waltzes. Admission is free for current, renewing, and newly joining HCD members; and $10 for others. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/.
West Newton, Massachusetts: The Second Church in Newton, United Church of Christ, 60 Highland Street will host a contra dance from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This will be a fun evening of toe-tapping live music and dancing, with a caller to teach and lead each dance. Light refreshments. $10 per adult; children under 18 with adult admitted free of charge. Call the church office at 617-244-2690 or e-mail them at office@2ndchurch.org. Web site: http://www1.shore.net/~second/index.htm.
Westford, Massachusetts: Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street (on the Common). Call (978) 692-6333. Looking for foot stomping, toe tapping, swing your partner type of fun? Join us for barn dancing. "Oh, CONTRAire" provides the live music, with a different caller providing the dance direction. Instruction at 7:30pm. The dance goes from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. Refreshments served. All experience levels welcome. $5 per person or $12 per family. Please bring soft shoes, our pine floor is 175 years old! First-time dancers who arrive by 7:30 also get free admission to the dance. Web site: http://www.westford.com/pca/dance_barn.htm.
Westford, Massachusetts - Family Dance: Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street (on the Common). Call (978) 692-6333. Family Contra Dances on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 3pm to 5pm. Beginners welcome - all dances taught. Adults $5, Children $3, Family $12. Dances are appropriate for age 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring soft shoes, our pine floor is 175 years old! Call the number above after 1pm in case of snow. Web site: http://www.westford.com/pca/dance_barn.htm.
Westport, Massachusetts: Contras and squares at Howland Hall, behind the Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Take Route 88 south from Interstate 195 toward Horseneck Beach, 10.4 miles to right at 5th traffic light onto Drift Road. Take next left for .2 miles to parking area next to cemetery. (508) 636-2036. Family dances are 8 to 10:30 p.m. with emphasis on children's dances from 8 to 9 p.m. Grand march at 9 p.m. Casual attire. $5 per night, $10 per couple, $25 per family. An emphasis on ChildrenÕs dances is from 8 to 9 p.m., and more experienced dances begin at 9 p.m. Attire is causal. For more information, call Rich Brewer at (508) 636-4364. All are welcome. Web site: Try http://aldenhill.com/Church_News.htm or http://aldenhill.com/essay/community_page_2.htm.
Wethersfield, Connecticut: The Hartford Community Dance series. Dances are typically 8pm-11pm second Saturdays at the wood-floored, air-conditioned American Legion Post, 275 Main Street, Old Wethersfield, CT [map]. There's a free beginners' workshop at 7:30pm. Dance Admission: HCD members: $10; Non-members: $12; students (teens and college): $5; Kids 12 and under: Free. Different admission rates may apply for special dances. No Experience Necessary. Dress is very casual. No Partner Needed. All Dances Taught. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/.
Wethersfield, Connecticut - Mostly Waltz: Dance are held at the American Legion Post, 275 Main Street from 3pm to 6pm. free beginner workshop 2-3 pm and intermediate-level first and second band break workshops. Three of every four dances are waltzes. Dance admission is $10 members, $12 non-members. Refreshments served, all ages welcome, no partner required. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/waltz.htm.
Whately, Massachusetts. Dances on various dates throughout the year at Richard and Flora's Whately Dance Barn (half way between Greenfield and Northampton, MA - an easy 6 minutes off Rt. 91). Please remember that should you come to one of our dances, please bring clean, non-street, soft-soled shoes to protect the dance floor. For more information, contact Flora or Richard at florafauna *at* the-spa.com, or call (413) 665-0484. Web site: http://www.whatelydancebarn.com/.
Whately, Massachusetts - Mother's Day Dance: On Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May) at Richard and Flora's Whately Dance Barn (half way between Greenfield and Northampton, MA - an easy 6 minutes off Rt. 91). Please remember that should you come to one of our dances, please bring clean, non-street, soft-soled shoes to protect the dance floor. For more information, contact Flora or Richard at florafauna *at* the-spa.com, or call (413) 665-0484. Web site: http://www.whatelydancebarn.com/.
Whately, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz>: Richard and Flora's Whately Dance Barn (half way between Greenfield and Northampton, MA - an easy 6 minutes off Rt. 91). Please remember that should you come to one of our dances, please bring clean, non-street, soft-soled shoes to protect the dance floor. For more information, contact Flora or Richard at florafauna *at* the-spa.com, or call (413) 665-0484. Web site: http://www.whatelydancebarn.com/.
Williamstown, Massachusetts: Dances sponsored by the Dancing Folk Club at Williams College from 7:30pm to 10:30pm in Currier Ballroom. Of the Folk's approximate ten monthly dances, two are usually professional bands and callers and the remaining are played by Rude Cider and called by students. Dancing Folk is the campus's folk dancing group, most known for holding monthly contradances, but whose dances often include selections of square, hambo, polka, waltz, English country, and anything else the members want to experiment with.Two dances, one near Halloween and one near Valentine's, are themed dances with traditions. Web site: http://wso.williams.edu/wiki/index.php/Dancing_Folk.
Williamstown - House of Local History: Free family dance from 3:00pm-4:30pm as part of Family Day at the Williamstown House of Local History, 1095 Main St. (Milne Public Library). Web site: None.
Woods Hole, Massachusetts: At the Community Hall, 68 Water Street, Woods Hole. Take Rt. 28 South into Falmouth, until Rt 28 South turns left (toward Falmouth Ctr). Continue straight for about 4 miles onto Water Street in Woods Hole. Community Hall is just across the drawbridge on the left. Admission is $8. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm, with International Dance during the break. Call (508) 548-6661. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Woodstock, Connecticut - LCFD Spring Dance Camp: Gender role free dancing is the theme of LCFD dance camps. Our main focus is contra dancing, but we regularly supplement the program with English country dancing and for this camp we will also have some additional dance form (TBA) taught for beginners. We mainly attract lesbian and gay women and men, yet we welcome and get anyone who wants to dance without reference to gender roles. You don't need to bring a partner. Don't be shy, just ask someone to dance. Web site: http://www.lcfd.org/lcfd/camp/.
Worcester, Massachusetts: Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street is at the north end of Main Street, at the corner with State Street, the second church from the Courthouse, near Lincoln Square. Park on State Street or in parking lot behind the church. General Admission $8 per person. Family Admission $18. Students with ID $6. Children 12 and under FREE. Beginners' Lessons 7:30pm. Dance from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. For more information contact the Three Decker Dancers at 508-853-4351 or info@worcesterdance.org. Web site: http://www.worcesterdance.org/.
Worcester, Massachusetts - Summer of Solutions: Benefit dance at the Woo Pilgrim Church, 911 Main Street from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. All are welcome to attend this benefit contra dance. Beginners encouraged, no partner necessary. Please bring clean soft soled shoes, if possible. This is a scent and alcohol free event. Please, no colognes, hair sprays, perfumes, etc. Sponsored by: Summer of Solutions Worcester. Contact E-mail: zenyente@gmail.com or Phone: 860-898-0101. Web site: http://www.summerofsolutionsworcester.org.
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