Schedule Note:
As of January 1, 2021, the dance listings should be fairly up to date including whether dances are canceled although I am behind in keeping up to date with festivals, weekends, etc.. At this point, my assumption is that all dances and events are canceled unless they are virtual/on-line. Since we've entered the 2020-2021 "season" for many series and they never posted dates, information about evening/afternoon dances is getting "thin". Also note that some dance weekends, etc. are already postponing events from winter/spring of 2021 to similar dates in 2022.
Conversations and cancelations are happening every day in connection with dances as part of regular series and also weekends, festivals, etc. I'll try to keep current as much as possible, but please check the individual web sites, Facebook groups/pages, e-mail lists, etc. for the most up-to-date information about a dance or other event that you may want to attend.
In the meantime, some resources:
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 Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (with occasional dances on Saturday and/or Sunday) 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 (plus waltzes once a month on a Friday and occasional dances on Sundays) sponsored by various groups, bands and callers plus a few special dances on other days.
Acton, Massachusetts - New England Folk Festival (NEFFA): The festival is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The Festival is held in mid-to-late April in Acton, Massachusetts at the Acton Boxborough Regional High School. One of the things that makes the Festival special is that all performers donate their talents as volunteers. Web site: http://festival.neffa.org/.
Acton, Massachusetts - Congregational Church: Neighborhood caroling starts at 4pm, potluck supper at 5:30pm, and contradance at 6:30pm. Location: South Acton Congregational Church · 35 School Street · Acton, MA 01720. Web site: http://southactoncc.org/.
Web site: http://southactoncc.org.Alford - Squares - Historic District Commission: Dance sponsored by the Commission at the Alford Town Center, 5 Alford Center Road. Square dancing from 6pm to 8pm. Dancing to vintage rock from 8pm to 10pm. Food truck available. Web site: https://townofalford.org.
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 ($6 limited income). 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 - 4th Saturday - Fiddlers Green: It's fun for...newcomers who want to find out what contra dancing is all about, experienced dancers who enjoy this community-oriented scene, and everybody in between. Families, singles, couples - no partner or experience needed - Come one, come all! Sit-in musicians welcome. Please refrain from wearing scented products. 7:30 pm on 4th Saturdays Sept-June (except Dec). Starting with beginner-friendly dances to orient newcomers, then gradually more advanced as the evening unfolds (till 10:00). Yummy potluck SNACKS! (bring one to share if you'd like) How much? Admission $10 (reduced income: $5 – $10, sliding scale) or $25 per family. Young adults 10 and up are welcome to join us. Got questions? Email us below or call 413-256-0673. Location: Munson Library, 1046 S East Street. Web site: http://www.fiddlersgreencontra.org/.
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 - Most Wednesdays (excluding 2nd): Dances from 7:30pm to 10:30pm with an intro lesson at 7:00pm (sharp) at the Masonic Lodge, 99 Main Street. [Summer (June, July, August) venue is UU Church, 121 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA.] Adults: $10-15 — Students: $8 — High School: $6. First-timers who attend our 7pm Beginner's Lesson: FREE Please bring water and clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wood floor. Also please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other highly scented products. All dances smoke, drug and alcohol free. Web site: http://amherstcontra.org.
.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: Dance starts at 7:30pm. 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.) The dance is free admission with a suggested donation of $5 for non-students. 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.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Amherst College: Marsh House (Marsh House is located at 81 Lessey Street, just across the road from the Masonic Lodge in Downtown Amherst) will hold a Contra Dance from 8 to 11 p.m., with an introductory lesson starting at 7:30 p.m. A Contra dance is a traditional American folk dance accompanied by live music and guided by the instructions of a "caller." The Pioneer Valley contains much of the nation's finest Contra dancing. Join us as we build a new Amherst tradition. No experience or partner is necessary, and all are welcome! Web site: http://www.amherst.edu.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Common House: Free session of dancing at 7:30pm to about 9:00pm or 9:30pm at the Common House at Amherst Cohousing (120 Pulpit Hill Road) to hone Tim Van Egmond's calling skills. Web site: None.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Masonic Lodge - Concert/Dance: Event at the Masonic Lodge, 99 Main St, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 from 7pm to 11pm. Web site: None.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Red Barn Folk Festival: Folk festival at the Hampshire College Red Barn from noon-6:30pm! This festival is FREE and will focus on certain New England traditions and culture, tying together concepts of community, folk music and dance, and food systems. Components will include: shape-note singing, a concert series with great bands, contra dancing, and discussion panels, in addition to local food for sale. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558626777737936/.
Amherst, Massachusetts - Family Dance - Common School: There are Community Family Dances at the Common School, 521 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01004 from 3pm to 5pm. Fun for all ages!. Potluck snacks at the break (please bring one to share)Admission: Free for Common School families. Suggestion donation for community members: free for ages 0-2; $3-5 per person for ages 3 through adult; $15-20 maximum per family. Questions? Common School families contact Gary Powsner - businessoffice@commonschool.org - For all other inquiries contact Linda Henry - lindapiano@gmail.com - This event is co-sponsored by The Common School and Country Dance and Song Society. Web site: http://www.commonschool.org or https://www.facebook.com/AmherstFamilyDance.
Amherst - Trad-Experiment: This festival seeks to explore the boundaries of tradition and experimentation and engage the community within a larger framework, connecting the music we play with the world we live in. Includes a square dance along with a square dance in Montague the previous day. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1251721601583609/.
Amherst - Squares - Roos Rohde House: Squares and old-time jam to celebrate Oliver Brook Baxter's graduation from Hampshire College. There will be performances at 7:30, followed by dancing from 8 until 10ish. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it along and join in on the old-time jam at 9 and onward. Web site: None.
Amherst - Sunday - Contra/English: Special combined program of contras and English dances on Sunday afternoon at the Munson Library in South Amherst, from 1:30 - 4:30. Web site: None.
Amherst - Mary Wing Memorial Dance: Event at the Munson Memorial Library in South Amherst with Waltzing from 3 to 3:30 pm, contra from 3:30pm to 6:00pm and additional waltzes will be woven in throughout the dance to honor Mary’s love of waltzing. There is no entrance fee for the dance. Instead, donations will be collected to benefit the Turning the Tide Ovarian Cancer Retreat and the Cancer Connection. It was Mary's wish to give back to these organizations where she found so much support. This is a family friendly event. The dance is preceded by a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 1 pm at The First Congregational Church: 165 Main St., Amherst, MA. Web site: None.
Andover - Friendsapalooza - Memorial Hall Library Benefit: Join the Friends of Memorial Hall Library for Friendsapalooza, a family friendly evening of contra dancing for adults and children ages 6 and up. The event will run from 7-10pm, at Andover Old Town Hall, and features live music with a caller. If you've never contra danced, or don't know what contra dancing is, it won't matter. Rose will provide instruction and have you dancing like a regular by the end of the night. Gather your family and friends and join the Friends of MHL for a fun evening. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Memorial Hall Library. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door the night of the event. For more information and to buy tickets, visit web site: http://mhl.org/friends.
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 - 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: Introductory Workshop 7:00-7:30, Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm, Dessert Potluck during the break at the Park Ave. Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road. 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 - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates - Sound Workshop: Workshop Noon-7:30 pm (includes potluck dinner). Contra dance open to all! 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, MA. 02476. Workshop: $15-$30 sliding scale (includes dance). Limited scholarships available! RSVP required. For performers and sound engineers. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/111651555653913/.
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.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Gathering and Dance in Honor of Philip Zimmerman: For those who knew Philip Zimmerman, a few of us have taken on the role of coordinating a gathering and dance to honor and remember Philip. The event will be on Sunday, September 15th at the Park Avenue UCC church at 50 Paul Revere Road in Arlington, MA, 7-10pm. We will have time to share memories and stories and then celebrate Philip's life with contradancing. If you'd like more information, find Tamar Myers on facebook and message her. Web site: None.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Get Nor'easter on the Road: Benefit dance at the Park Ave Congregational Church (Park Ave and Paul Revere Road, Arlington Heights) beginning at 8:00pm. Accessible via 77 bus. *The Story* - Julie’s vehicle was totaled while driving to a gig this winter. This was a real bummer. Rather than be bummed, though, we decided this was a great opportunity to have a big Saturday night dance party and raise some money to replace the vehicle. - *The Event* In addition to our usual rockin’ music, Nor’easter will be collaborating with some of our musical friends for some one-time music and dance experiences. (Want to call or play? Message us.) And what would a party be without Special Door Prizes? Don’t miss this! Come out to have a great time and help us get back on the road. Thanks for your support! *** Suggested Donation $10-$25 *** p.s. Donations from afar are welcome. Please send to Julie Vallimont, 36A Rogers Ave, Somerville, MA 02144. If you get them in before the event, we'll enter you for a door prize. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/779727765370777/.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Family Dance - Robbins Farm Park: The Folk Arts Center of New England holds a family dance at Robbins Farm Park on Eastern Avenue in Arlington Heights from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is FREE • Beginners and singles are always welcome. FAC's free outdoor summer folk dances in the Boston area offer basic instruction and dancing for all, sometimes accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Arlington, Massachusetts - CLAMP: Have you ever danced at one of the Alternative Music Contras? Come celebrate the master computer wizard who helps make it happen: Clark Baker's 60th Birthday Dance. A contra dance Alternative Music Party to the tunes that Clark helped edit. Location: Park Avenue Congregational Church 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476 from 8pm to 11pm. This party will have different music from the recent Rehoboth fundraiser AMP. Please bring snacks for the break and dance shoes. Birthday cards welcome, but please no gifts. If you can carry a fan and an extension cord, let me know. Likewise, if you can come early (7:30) to help with lights, contact me. You may share this invitation with anyone else who knows (or appreciates) Clark and would enjoy this dance! An RSVP is always nice, either via email or FB. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/688851701205562/.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Scandinavian - Workshop: Slängpolska workshop and dance. Workshop from 1pm to 3pm, dance from 3pm to 5pm, followed by potluck and jamming. $25 for 2-hr workshop ($15 students / limited income); $15 dance ($5–10 for workshop participants / limited income). Location: Park Ave Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, MA. Web site: http://www.montaguescandia.org/.
Arlington, Massachusetts - Waltz - Cross-Step: Cross-step Waltz Innovations, 8-9:30 pm (doors open 7:45 pm). Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, MA. Admission $20. This workshop for more advanced level dancers will explore creative cross-step waltz patterns, using energy and connection for smooth partnering. Facility with cross-step waltz and with right and left turning rotary waltz is strongly recommended. Reserve a spot by emailing Mostly Waltz for Boston with the subject line: RSVP advanced workshop, x people. We'll collect money at the door. Space is limited! Web site: http://www.facone.org/programs/mostlywaltz.html.
Arlington - Waltz - Ari Levitt Workshops: Advanced Fusion Waltz Innovations with Ari Levitt from 8–10 pm at the Park Avenue Congregational Church parish hall, 50 Paul Revere Road at Park Avenue, Arlington Heights, Arlington, Massachusetts. Admission $25; FAC members $23. The Folk Arts Center of New England and Mostly Waltz for Boston are pleased to welcome back master teacher and dancer Ari Levitt of Seattle, WA for Friday and Saturday workshops. See site for more details. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Arlington - Scandinavian - Sundays: Music and dancing from 1:30p –5 pm on monthly Sundays at the Park Avenue Congregational Church parish hall, 50 Paul Revere Road at Park Avenue, Arlington Heights, Arlington, Massachusetts. Admission $12; FAC members $10; Young adults $6. Music and dance from Sweden and Norway. Workshops for musicians and dancers and open dancing to live music. The series features a wide variety of couple turning dances: Hambo, reinlender/schottis, waltz, various polkas, pols, and polskas. Beginners are encouraged; it’s not necessary to attend with a partner; all genders are welcome! Your donations to the refreshment table are much appreciated. To protect the hall's wooden floor, please change from street shoes to clean shoes before dancing. To make turning easier, leather-soled dance shoes or other shoes that slide easily are recommended. For the comfort and well-being of all our dancers, especially those with allergies or asthma, please do not wear perfume or fragranced personal products. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Arlington, Massachusetts - High School: These dances are meant for all, both young and old. No prior dancing knowledge or experience is needed - just come and have fun! So many of us are so busy we don't have much chance to meet new friends - come and dance and try it out (it's more fun than sitting in front of your computer!) The dancing will be in different formations (long lines, squares or circles mostly) and all will be easy to do - just come and enjoy with friends, both old and new. All ages welcome. There is a cost associated with the dancing and you need to register in advance. Don't feel obligated to come to all - you can register for one, two or all three of these dances - see the registration link below for all the details. Dances are from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. $10 per dance for individuals; $25 per dance for families. Location: Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA. Web site: https://register.asapconnected.com/CourseDetail.aspx?CourseId=147587&fbclid=IwAR0ly5SVKxg6eQT254RhylIM9zW3f1sk2IdCdlbbGIRuykparqErkimX3Dc.
Ashburnham, Massachusetts - 250th Anniversary: Dance at the Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main Street Ashburnham, MA, 01430 from 7pm to 10pm as part of the Town's 250th Anniversary celebration. Web site: http://www.ashburnham-ma.gov/Pages/index.
Ashfield, Massachusetts - 250th Anniversary: A contra dance at Town Hall at 2pm is one of the events at this multi-day, multi-event celebration. Web site: http://www.ashfield250.com.
Ashfield, Massachusetts - Sunday: Come for a family friendly contra dance from 3-6 PM at the Ashfield Town Hall. The Ashfield Town Hall is a beautiful dance space in a beautiful town. Sliding scale admission $8-10 and under 16 free. Web site: None.
Athol, Massachusetts - Library Benefit: At the Athol Town Hall, 584 Main Street from 7pm to 10pm. All dances taught; no partners needed; beginners welcome. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Athol Library and the Library Renovation Project. Ticket prices: $7 ($5 if you are a member of the Friends or a student). Bake sale at the break. Web site: http://www.athollibrary.org.
Athol, Massachusetts - Brad Foster Award Presentation: Brad Foster of Shutesbury, MA, will be this year's recipient of the CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award. Location: Athol Town Hall, 584 Main St, Athol, MA. Time: 3:30 - 10:00 PM. Award presentation @ 4:45 with emcee David Millstone. Potluck tapas dinner and dance to follow. Bring hearty appetizers/finger goods. Beer or wine (over 21). Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Bring notes, photos and memorabilia to share. Please RSVP by Sept 15 to: dkruskal@verizon.net - Web site: http://www.cdss.org.
Barre, Massachusetts - Stone Cow Brewery: Barn dance from 7pm to 10pm at the Stone Cow Brewery 500 West St, Barre, Massachusetts 01005. Free admission and family friendly. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/stonecowbrewerybarre/.
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/.
Becket, Massachusetts - Swallowtail Anniversary Weekend: Dance weekend in mid-September at Camp Becket to celebrate the anniversary of the formation of the band Swallowtail. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.swallowtail.com.
Becket, Massachusetts - Northeast Squeeze-In: Annual fall weekend celebrating accordions and their relatives at the Chimney Corners, Camp Becket. There is a contra dance as part of the activities. Register in advance. Web site: http://squeeze-in.org/.
Becket, Massachusetts - Flights of Fancy: Dance weekend at Camp Becket. Along with dance and music, options will include boating, hiking, lounging and visiting, plus a sauna! We will have jam sessions, song swaps, and dance workshops. At night, of course, more dance and music until the wee hours. Web site: http://www.swallowtail.com/.
Becket, Massachusetts - Form the Ocean: Dancing, workshops (dancing and non-dancing), and conversations (same) during this weekend camp event in mid-May at Berkshire Outdoor Center @Chimney Corners. Web site: https://www.formtheocean.com/.
Becket, Massachusetts - Jacob's Pillow: Pillow Party contra dance in the Perles Family Studio at Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Road, Becket MA, 01223 USA from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Begin the evening with beginners instruction, then dance the night away with friends and family. Light snacks and beverages provided. $10 adults, $5 students, youth 17 and under free. No experience needed. Web site: https://www.jacobspillow.org.
Bedford, Massachusetts - Green Dance: Dance from 7-10 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road, sponsored by Transition Town Bedford. 7-7:45 p.m - Young People’s Dance; 8-10 p.m., there will be a Family Contra Dance with a caller and contra dance instructions, so that everyone can participate. Web site: http://bedfordtransition.org.
Belmont, Massachusetts - Chestnut Calling Workshop: David Millstone will be conducting a special Chestnuts Calling Workshop for callers interested in learning how to call these wonderful dances! What's a "Chestnut?" A "Chestnut" is a traditional contra dance, typically associated with a particular tune. Callers: David has requested that all callers choose at least one dance prior to the workshop that you'd like to learn to call. Please contact Sally Bown asap for the list: dancinlibrarian@gmail.com. Musicians: Are you a musician who would like to learn more about Chestnut tunes? Come and join us, too! Dancers: While this is a workshop and not a dance, we still need dancers. If you've ever danced Chestnuts, you know how much fun they are! If you haven't, come and see what they're all about. It's a great chance to support your fellow callers and musicians in this learning experience. Fee: Sliding scale fee of $5-$10 for all attendees. David brings a lot of experience and a deep enthusiasm for Chestnuts! This is an opportunity not to be missed! Location; Clark Baker's House, 426 Marsh St Belmont, 7:00pm Web site: http://bidadance.org/.
Belmont - Memorial Dance for Eph Weiss: Dance from3 PM - 6 PM at the Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street, Belmont, Massachusetts 02478. Join us for an afternoon celebrating the life of Eph Weiss through the activity he loved the most: dance. Throughout the afternoon there will be International, contra and square, English Country, and Scandinavian dancing, plus lots of waltzes, with live music and dance leading donated by our community's musicians and callers. Contributions to the refreshment table are very welcome. There will be the opportunity to donate in Eph’s memory to a scholarship fund designed to enable people of restricted means to attend Labor Day Weekend at Pinewoods. The Folk Arts Center of New England will administer the fund, and the coordinators of the camp session will allocate the scholarships. All donations to this fund are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The sponsors for this event include the Folk Arts Center, Speledans, Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, and Eph’s family and friends. Web site: http://www.facone.org/.
Belmont - Cal Howard Memorial Dance: Please join us for a special event from 2pm to 5pm at the Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street, Belmont, Massachusetts 02478, celebrating the life of musician and dancer Cal Howard. Throughout the afternoon there will be English country, Scottish country, international, and New England contra dancing, with live music and dance leading donated by our community’s musicians, teachers, and callers. Following the dance is an open jam session, 5–6 pm. Contributions to the refreshment table are much appreciated. If you have photos of Cal to share, please bring them along. For more information, contact the event coordinator, Janet Yeracaris, by phone at 617-244-5927 or by email at jkty@yyci.com - Cal’s family suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association MA Chapter (309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452), to the Folk Arts Center of New England (10 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180), or to any organization of your choice that promotes folk music and dance. Please help protect the hall’s wooden floor by changing from street shoes to clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Payson Park Church is accessible by public transportation (MBTA Route 73 from Harvard Square to Waverley Square); free parking is available on nearby streets. Web site: http://www.facone.org/.
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 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Cost: $8 adults and $15 for families; 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 508-863-0769 for information or weather related cancellations. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BerlinCountryOrchestra/events/ or http://www.berlin1870townhall.org/contra-dances.html.
Bethany, Connecticut - Sound for Haiti: Dance at 312 Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany, CT. Silent Auction, Contra Dance, Food and Drink (Please bring something to add to the potluck), Live Music. Suggested Donation - $25 per person / $50 per family. For more information please contact Carol Taubl. By email at tpianist@aol.com or by phone at 203-623-3321. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/348534638580339/.
Bethany - Family Harvest Festival: A contra dance is one of the activities during this late morning/afternoon event at the Bethany airport. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Bethany-Harvest-Festival-360064881108/.
Bethany - Donkey Hoedown: Benefit for Red Skye to Go, bringing the farm to you. Dinner by Farm Belly and New England Brewing Co. Time: 6pm to 10pm at 100 Hatfield Hill Road, Bethany, CT 06524. Donkeys, dinner, dancing, and more. $50 advance ticket price through Thanksgiving. $75 at the door. 21+ only. Web site: https://www.redskye.org/fall-at-the-farm/.
Bethel, Connecticut - Founders' Day: The Bethel Public Library is sponsoring a Founders' Day dance at the Stony Hill Firehouse from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Registration is required due to capacity regulations. Please call 203-794-8756 ex. 4. Please join us as we dance to the lively tunes of Patricia Campbell and The Reel Thing. No dancing experience is necessary. The caller will walk us through the steps so that we can follow her call once the music starts. This fun-filled event is for all ages: families, singles, and seniors alike. Web site: http://www.bethellibrary.org/.
Bolton, Massachusetts - Florence Sawyer School: Barn dance from 6:00~8:00 PM at the Florence Sawyer School, 100 Mechanic Street, Bolton, Massachusetts. Web site: http://www.worcesterfolkorchestra.com/.
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 - 7:30-9:30 pm Tuesdays, June, July, and August. 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/outdoordance.html.
Boston, Massachusetts - New England Conservatory: Special dances on various dates and times at the New England Conservatory - Brown Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue. Free admission - open to the public. No experience or partners necessary. Come dance to awesome live music in a beautiful wooden hall! Web site: http://necmusic.edu/.
Boston - Eden's Doctoral Recital and Barn Dance: This event starts at 2pm and features music by Eden M-S, Robert Cogan, Les Claypool, Cole Porter, and more with Hankus Netsky, Jeff Balter, Valerie Thompson, Abigale Reisman, Rachel Panitch, the Sail Away Ladies, Hayes Griffin, Lautaro Mantilla, and Dave Cordes. There will be fiddling, there will b...e singing, there will be dancing, there will be good food... Location: Brown Hall, New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/265573803535118/ or http://necmusic.edu/walking-between-worlds-eden-macadam-somer.
Boston, Massachusetts - Quincy Market: Dance in the Upper Rotunda of Quincy Market with a beginners' lesson at 6pm and dancing from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. This is part of a regular series of events at Quincy Market as part of an effort to revitalize the area around Faneuil Hall. Can't wait to see you all getting your folky groove on in downtown Boston! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1023189447700258/.
Boston, Massachusetts - Ari Levitt Waltz Weekend: Not truly in Boston - variety of locations. The Folk Arts Center of New England and Mostly Waltz for Boston are pleased to welcome back master teacher and dancer Ari Levitt of Seattle, WA for a weekend of waltz workshops, dancing, and fun. The theme for the weekend is waltz fusion, or having fun mixing it up! Ari is one of the country’s leading teachers in this innovative form of waltz. The workshops are designed for non-novice dancers, experienced in any form of turning waltz, who are looking for something more! For any of these workshops, it is not necessary to attend with a partner, as we will rotate partners. Please arrive 15 minutes before your first workshop to check in. Help protect the halls’ wooden floors by changing from street shoes to clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Bourne, Massachusetts: New England Contra Dances in Crain Hall at Bourne United Methodist Church 8 pm to 11 pm. An event open to the public, with experienced caller and musicians. Contra [line] dances use many of the same patterns as square dances. Singles are welcome; dancers commonly change partners for each dance. Admission fee: Adults $8; Youth 10-16 $4. Web site: http://bournecataumetparish.org/ or possibly http://capecontraorg.weebly.com/index.html.
Boxborough, Massachusetts - Boxborough Agricultural and Crafts Fair: A dance is included in this day of events in September. Web site: http://boxboroughfair.org.
Boxborough - United Church of Christ: Dance at United Church of Christ Congregational, 723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719. Dance is from 7-9:30 PM (The Community Center at the church in Boxborough will open to public about 6:40.) Suggested donation $5 per person or $10 per family. This event was filled to capacity last year, so please arrive before 7:00 to ensure a spot. Come warm up, and beat the winter blues with us! Contra dancing is a type of dancing that is traditional to New England, and can be danced by just about anyone. This event is free and open to all, and is a chance to meet your neighbors. No partner or experience is necessary. All dances will be taught and led by a caller. While these dances are not specifically geared toward kids, children are welcome with a supervising adult, and dances are fun for all ages. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/2211127162282917/.
Branford, Connecticut: NHCD Contra dances are usually held twice a month on Saturday nights, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm Admission is $12.00. Students $5.00. Come Early for the Beginners Lesson at 7:15pm 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 15 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/.
Bridgeport- Halloween Hootenanny: Event from 1pm to 5pm, at the Black Rock Farmers Market, 481 Brewster St (St. Ann Church), Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605. Help us continue to bring local goodness to Black Rock and beyond. Join us for an afternoon of corn hole, barn dancing, beer tasting and more at our Halloween Hootenanny featuring local food, local artisans, local breweries, and live music, from 1-5pm. Proceeds will directly benefit our 2016 season. Admission - $5.00 entry fee for adult, children under 12 are free. Web site: http://www.blackrockfarmersmarket.com.
Bridgewater, Connecticut - Squares: Special dance celebrating "Square Day" at 7:30pm, Bridgewater Congregational Church, 10 Clapboard Rd, Bridgewater, Connecticut 06752. In honor of the second of three ‘square days’ in this century, the Bridgewater Congregational Church will host a community square dance. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience or partners are needed. All dances will be taught and prompted. There will be circle, square, and long-ways dances. This is a free admission event. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. For more information: Call the church office at 860-354-8283 Or email office@bwucc.org - Web site: None.
Bridgewater, Massachusetts: Enjoy circle dances, mixers, dances from other countries, New England square and contra dances. All dances instructed, suitable for all ages, and appropriate for adults and children dancing together. Open to ages 10 and up. Held at the Bridgewater Senior Center, 10 Wally Krueger Way. 7:30pm to 9:30pm. For 2018/2019, dancers may sign up for an eight session fall series, a twelve session winter/spring series, all 20 sessions, OR may attend any dance without committing to the series. No prior experience is required, all dances are taught, and first time attendees get a free night! Session fees, per person, are $48 for the fall, $78 for the winter/spring, or $110, with $16 savings, to sign up for both. Single night attendees will be charged $8 per dance. To obtain a registration form or for more information, contact Sam at 774-208-2933, or sbaumgarten@verizon.net - A portion of the proceeds goes to the Bridgewater Council on Aging. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/bridgewatercommunitydance/.
Bristol, Connecticut - Carousel Benefit: Benefit dance for the Carousel Museum. Admission, $15 and a free tour of the museum. Dance will be held at the Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Avenue from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. For more information email Cate at harpdancer@gmail.com - Web site: http://thecarouselmuseum.org/.
Bristol, Rhode Island - Community String Project: Stompin' for Strings! A traditional New England Barn Dance! Join us for an evening of reels, contra dancing, fiddle music and BBQ! Come learn the steps or just stomp on in for the fun! Raising fun(ds) for Community String Project! 7:00 pm–10:00 pm at The Barn at historic Mt. Hope Farm, Route 136, Bristol, RI. Tickets: $40.00. For more information call 401-254-0966. Web site: http://www.communitystringproject.org/.
Bristol, Rhode Island - Land Conservation Trust: The Bristol Land Conservation Trust is having a Harvest Dance which runs from 7 to 10 p.m. in St. Michael's Parish House, 378 Hope St., Bristol, RI. The benefit will feature refreshments and raffle items from many local businesses. Tickets are $15 per person, or two for $25. They are available on eventbrite.com, at Paper, Packaging and Panache, 418 Hope St., Bristol, or by calling (401) 477-2244 or (401) 499-5547. Tickets will also be available at the door. Singles are welcome. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot on Court Street. Proceeds will benefit the BLCT in its mission - to help conserve and protect the town's valuable open space either through direct ownership or conservation easements. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/Bristol-Land-Conservation-Trust-167191040094467/.
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.
Buckland - Library Benefit Dance: If you are looking for a fun dance in the hill towns and for a good cause, come join us at the Buckland Public Hall for a fund raiser for the Buckland Library. Dance is from 7pm-10pm. The hall is located on Upper Street in upper Buckland. Feel free to call Steve at 413-522-3320 for more info or directions. Web site: http://bucklandpubliclibrary.org.
Camberville (Cambridge/Somerville), Massachusetts - Dare to Be Square: Square dances and concerts at various locations and times. http://daretobesquarema.tumblr.com/.
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. Free snacks at the break! For more information: contra-request [at] mit.edu - Website: http://mit.edu/fdc/contra.html.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA): Introductory Workshop 7:00-7:30, Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm, Dessert Potluck during the break at the Cambridge Masonic Temple, 1950 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission: $5-15 sliding scale. Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA) - Family Dance: Family dance from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, many times followed by a potluck supper at 6:30pm, lesson at 7:15pm, and a regular contra dance at 7:30pm. Location: Cambridge Masonic Temple, 1950 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission is our standard sliding scale of $5-15 for adults (and counts for the regular dance following, should you choose to stay) and $3 each for children. 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.
Cambridge - Waltz: Join us in Porter Square for an evening of waltz and other couple dances! Enjoy everything from a mix of fast and slow waltzes to swing, tango, polka, Lindy, cha cha, blues, and foxtrot, with a special mix of DJ'ed dance tunes from the traditional to the exotic! Location: Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Massachusetts Ave (Porter Square), Cambridge. No partner needed! We encourage people to dance with many different partners. Special mixer dances will help you meet new dance friends! Gender-role-free dancers welcome! $10 per person; $8 students with ID. Free refreshments and holiday punch (alcohol-free)! All forms of waltz are welcome -- ballroom, folk, rotary, cross-step, and more! Basic waltz lesson: 7:30-8:00pm. Social dancing: 8:00-10:30pm. Web site: http://www.blank.org/susan/bostonwaltz.html.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Maple Morris Kickoff Contra Dance: Last year, Maple Morris travelled to the UK for a collaboration with England's foremost innovators, Morris Offspring. Through a week of workshops and rehearsals, Maple Morris and Morris Offspring produced "Must Come Down," a stage performance showcasing Morris dancing at its most inventive. A return leg of the collaboration in 2013 will see Maple Morris joined by Morris Offspring for two weeks of workshops and performances of a brand new stage production in Boston and Toronto. We will again welcome the participation of some exciting musicians and writing collaborators for this project. We need your help to make this possible! Come support Maple Morris at our Kickstarter Kick-Off Contra! Proceeds will go towards the 2013 Exchange. It will also mark the beginning of our Kickstarter Campaign to raise further funds for the 2013 project. Includes performances by Maple Morris. Location: First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Cost: $15-$20 sliding scale, with additional donations welcome! Maple Morris is a community of young dancers dedicated to promoting creativity, leadership, and continued excellence in the second generation of Morris Dancing. For more information on Maple Morris, or to make a donation, visit http://maplemorris.com/. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/290926964346674/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts: We have a CD, and we're hosting a dance to celebrate! $5-$10 sliding scale, from 7:30-10:30 at the Porter Square Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA. Web site: http://freeraisins.com.
Cambridge - Sound Workshop: Before the BIDA dance at the Porter Square Masonic Hall, 1950 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA. Workshop 3:30-5:30, potluck dinner 5:30-6. (Optional: 6-7:00 Help set up sound system, observe sound check, ask questions). Stay and dance from 7:30 - 10:30! (and observe sound). Workshop: $5 if RSVP by March 20, $10 after. Dance admission $5-$10 sliding scale. Limited scholarships available! RSVP required for workshop. Web site: http://bidadance.org/.
Cambridge - Forbes Plaza: The Folk Arts Center of New England holds dances at Forbes Plaza in the Holyoke Center from 4pm to 6pm. Admission is FREE • Beginners and singles are always welcome. FAC's free outdoor summer folk dances in the Boston area offer basic instruction and dancing for all, sometimes accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Callendar: Dances at 5 Callendar Street from 8pm to 11pm. Admission will be $5 - $10 sliding scale. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/home.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Waltz - Democracy Center: When: Lesson will begin at 7pm, dancing goes until 10pm. Where: The Democracy Center, Harvard Square. Cost: $10 general admission, $7 for students. Who: Everyone! From newbies to experts, everyone can enjoy a twirl on our dance floor. What to bring: Clean shoes and comfortable clothes. Transportation: The Democracy Center is right on the red line in Harvard Square! Parking can be tight, but all the metered spots are free because it's Sunday! Have any questions? Reach out to Hearth Member Matthew Reese, official Waltzday organizer. We can't wait to dance with you! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/934868463277418/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Technoblend - A Drag TechnoContra: Event at Extreme Dancesport, 26 New St, Ste 3, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. Prepare to honor the queens and kings who have the courage to be true to themselves. It's happening people. A DRAG themed techno contradance. Tickets $12, Doors and grooves 7:30, Dance 8:00 to 11:00, Slow Jam Fusion at 11:00. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1719664504977450/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Waltz - MIT: Location: Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room (235 Albany St., Cambridge, MA). Lesson: 7:30 PM; Open dancing 8:30-10:30 PM. Free and open to the public. Web site: https://stuff.mit.edu/~kenta/waltz/.
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Beantown Stomp: Urban dance weekend at the Cambridge Masonic Hall 1950 Mass Ave Cambridge MA in March. Everyone needs to register and pay in advance, and we may sell out. Web site: https://www.beantownstomp.com/.
Cambridge - Sparkle: BIDA welcomes you to join us for a fabulous Friday evening at the The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist (1446 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138). Sparkle is an evening of waltzes, blues, and fusion dancing. Sparkle is an evening of waltzes, blues, swing, and fusion dancing. Waltzes, swing, and blues fusion dances will be interspersed throughout the night. There will be a lesson taught at 7 PM. This lesson will cover waltz and fusion basics. If you're new to either of these styles, come to the lesson! Please bring snacks/desserts so that we can have a potluck that will be out all night for you to munch on while socializing in between dances. Finger foods only please. This is a special BIDA dance with live music and club lighting (glowy clothes are fun!). As always, BIDA is an inclusive community and everyone is welcome. As always, BIDA is an inclusive community and everyone is welcome. Admission will be $7 - $15 sliding scale. Web site: http://www.bida.org.
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. $6. Info: (617) 547-7781 or (617) 965-0542. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/.
Carolina, Rhode Island - McBurney Birthday Dance: There will be a free contra dance/birthday party from 7-10pm, for Trish McBurney at the New Hope Chapel, next door to the Washington County Fairgrounds, 801 Richmond Townhouse Road, Carolina, RI 02801. All are invited! Pot luck appetizers are requested, but not required. Web site: None.
Charlestown, Massachusetts: Folk Fusion: Next Generation Music and Dance. American and international dancing for youthful dancers of all ages! Time: 7:30-11:30 pm Location: The Crosby Whistle Stop dance hall, 24 Roland Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts. 3 blocks from the Sullivan Square T station - free parking is available nearby. Admission $10 - Students $8. Beginners and experienced dancers, singles, couples, and groups are all welcome! The Folk Arts Center presents an evening of folk dance and music for and by the younger generation. All ages are welcome. The program includes international folk dancing, New England contra dancing and Balkan-based world music. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Chatham, Massachusetts: 4th Saturday Contra Dance at 8pm, 7:30 beginners introduction. South Chatham Village Hall, 2567 Main St (MA-28) (corner of Mill Creek Rd), South Chatham. Suggested donation: $10. Please do not park behind the church. Information: 508-945-4827. Web site: http://capecontraorg.weebly.com/index.html.
Chatham, Massachusetts: An afternoon contra dance is part of the festivities of First Night. Web site: http://www.firstnightchatham.com.
Chelmsford, Massachusetts: Dances at the Chelmsford Old Town Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Web site: None.
Chelmsford, Massachusetts - Waltz - Ari Levitt Workshops: Workshops and dance party with Ari Levitt from 1:00pm to 1:30pm at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (air-conditioned!), 1A North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The Folk Arts Center of New England and Mostly Waltz for Boston are pleased to welcome back master teacher and dancer Ari Levitt of Seattle, WA for Friday and Saturday workshops and a dance party. The Friday evening workshop in Arlington, MA for Intermediate/Advanced level dancers will explore some of Ari’s creative fusion waltz patterns, using energy and connection for smooth partnering. For any of these workshops, it is not necessary to attend with a partner. Please arrive 15 minutes before your first workshop to register and pay. Check site for more details. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
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 $8. For details, call 508-693-4218. Web site: None.
Chilmark, Massachusetts - Joel Noe Barn Dance & Family Barbecue: Event is from 05:30pm - 09:00pm. Barbecue: Adults $7, Children $5 (kids under 4 are free). Admission to Square Dance: members free, non-members $5 (non-members welcome) A special "Barn Dance" has been organized to honor the memory of Joel Noe, a long time Chilmark Community Center member and parent. This is a special opportunity for new members of the CCC to be welcomed to the Center. Join us for some good old-fashioned contra and square dancing. If you can walk, you can dance! Fun for family members of all ages. The traditional July family barbecue at 5:30 will precede the festivities. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. A special thanks to Mal Jones for generously sponsoring the Barn Dance! Web site: http://www.chilmarkcommunitycenter.org.
Clinton - Girl Scout Benefit: Contra Dance at the Clinton Middle School, 100 West Boylston Street, Clinton, Massachusetts to benefit the Girl Scouts. Time: 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30; $5 per person, $20 / family. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/619487908212514/.
Cohasset - Dance Your Chipotle Off: Learn to Contra Dance and enjoy a Chipotle Burrito at Holly Hill Farm's Tomato Barn. Time: 6pm to 10pm. Location: 236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset MA 02025. Web site: http://hollyhillfarm.org.
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. Beginning Monday, 2 January 2017, our admission pricing will be on a "You Pick" pricing scheme: $5, $10, $15 or $20 per person. When entering, you tell us what you're paying. Suggested nominal admission remains $5 student and $10 adult but you are free to pick any value. No questions asked, we're happy to have you attend at any offered price (and have volunteer opportunities for free admission should you need it). If you're able and motivated to pay more, please do pick a higher amount - any additional income over our costs will go straight to the evening's performers. This is an experiment. We're not trying a full sliding scale because that makes the job of our door sitting volunteers more complicated. Hopefully the choices offered provide much of that benefit without the complication. Please lend us your support and patience as we try out this change. For more information call 978-341-4143. 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. For 2010, hours are listed as 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Dessert buffet at interval. Elegant attire (period, formal or festive) encouraged. 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.hands4.com/cotillion.
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 - 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 $10; under 21, $8. This is a Fragrance Free Event. "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: https://challcontra.weebly.com/.
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/familydance.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: Contras, Squares and Couple Dances on New Year's Eve at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, 8 pm - 12:15 am. Admission: You Pick-A-Price* $10, 15 or $20. Volunteer positions available in lieu of admission (contact us). Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://mondaycontras.com/nye.
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. Special contra dance along with a silent auction. The silent auction is jam-packed with enticing items and services from our community---not to be missed! We’ll have refreshments, a silent auction, and a raffle for a Dancer's Goodie Basket. Admission is $15 or $10 for those age 21 and under. All proceeds benefit and support the ongoing preservation of the Concord Scout House, a non-profit organization. Start time is 8pm. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Web site: http://concordscouthouse.org.
Concord, Massachusetts - Thanksgiving Benefit Dance: Thanksgiving Saturday Scout House Fundraiser Contra Dance plus Skirt and Shirt Sale. 2:00-5:00 p.m. - Admission: $15, $10 under 21. Back by popular demand: This special contra dance fundraiser is one of our most popular events! Also featuring a skirt & shirt sale to benefit the Scout House. We have an event flyer for your fridge or to print and distribute. Should you be on Facebook, check out our event there. For more information, call Robin Humes at 978-897-5000 or email Robin(dot)Humes(at)gmail(dot)com. So plan to come on 11/24/12 and support the Scout House while having a great time! Web site: http://concordscouthouse.org.
Concord, Massachusetts - Halloween: Dance is at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord. Costume awards and door prizes. Admission is $12; $8 for young people 22 and under. For more information call 857-499-8907 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 -- $10 ($5 for people 22 and under). Please bring soft-soled shoes! The dance is "Fragrance-Free" in consideration of dancers with sensitivities and allergies to fragrance chemicals. Info: (617) 299-1590 (leave a message; we’ll call back). 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.
Concord, Massachusetts - Ernie's Favorites - An Evening of Celebration: Location: The Scout House. Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Dessert Social; 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Dancing; 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Intermission; 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Dancing. Please join us at a special dance featuring Ernie Spence's favorite dances, dancers, musicians, and callers. We'll dance Chorus Jig, Money Musk, and other contras; we'll enjoy some singing squares; we'll share some stories; and, we'll raise a glass of lemonade to Ernie! Please help us spread the word to all who knew Ernie!! For more information, please contact Linda Spence at 781-254-1734 or lspence10@gmail.com - This dance is a benefit for The Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Donations will be gratefully accepted. There is no admission fee for this event but we are asking for donations to aid research into Parkinson's Disease. Checks can be made payable to Parkinson's Disease Foundation (1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or http://www.pdf.org/en/fund_memdon). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178829402184906.
Concord, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz: Waltzes and other couple dances, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm selected Sundays, November through June. Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, Massachusetts. Admission $12, FAC members $10, Young adults $6. Your second time attending Mostly Waltz is FREE! Beginners, experienced dancers, singles, and couples are all welcome! The Folk Arts Center and Mostly Waltz for Boston present Sunday afternoon sessions of live music for waltzing and other couple dances. This series duplicates the Mostly Waltz afternoons held in other cities across North America. Mostly Waltz for Boston also presents occasional special workshops in styles such as cross-step waltz. The regular Sunday dances in this series feature a lesson in waltz basics, figures, or styles from 2 to 3 pm, followed by live music for dancing until 5:30 pm, with intermediate-level "cool moves" or other dance variations taught during the break, 4:10 to 4:30 pm. A variety of waltz tunes and tempos are played during the session; every third number is a different couple dance, such as a polka, hambo, schottische, swing, tango, one-step, or zwiefacher. To protect the wooden floor and to make turning easier, please change from street shoes to clean shoes, ideally leather-soled, before dancing. For the comfort and well-being of all our dancers, especially those with allergies or asthma, please do not wear perfume or fragranced personal products at our dances. Thank you! Web site: http://facone.org/programs/mostlywaltz.html.
Concord, Massachusetts - Celebrate Music and Life of Jim Guinness Potluck/Dance: At the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA. With many musicians and callers who have shared the stage with Jim over the years. 7 pm - potluck finger foods and desserts. (This will include an opportunity for people to share memories of Jim.) Followed by an evening of contradancing until 10pm. No admission, but all donations will be gratefully accepted and given to the Scout House in Jim's memory. For more information call 617-547-7781. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/120716368129059/.
Concord, Massachusetts - Scout House Warming: The Scout House is throwing a fund-raising party to celebrate completion of this summer's construction project. It's our Scout House Warming! Special mix of Alternative Music arranged just for contra dances. That's rock 'n roll, Latin groove, electric Celtic, and pop tunes! We'll have refreshments and a raffle of 3 special, dance-related items. Admission is $15 or $10 for those age 21 and under. 8pm to 11pm. All proceeds benefit and support the ongoing work at the Scout House, a non-profit organization. Web site: None.
Concord, Massachusetts - Scout House Benefit w/Childsplay: Benefit dance from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. Special lighting (but no bright flashing ones) to help set the mood. Admission is Pick-a-Price: Adult $15 or $20, under 22: $10 or $15. We'll gladly accept additional donations, too! Admission or donations above cash value are a deductible contribution as allowed by law (the Concord Scout House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization). Advance credit/debit sales available through Friday, November 11th 2016 - advance purchasers will have expedited entry at the event. At event payment is by cash/check only. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/105865466550547/ or http://concordscouthouse.org/benefit.
Concord - Linda Leslie Celebration of Life: Event beginning at 1:30 PM at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. Sharing of memories followed by a community dance. The sharing is for us to remember Linda and her wonderful energy, generous spirit and warm love. The dance is for Linda—this is what she wants us to do! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1829230717109969/.
Conway, Massachusetts - Grammar School: Dance (6:30pm-8:30pm) and spaghetti dinner (5:30pm-6:30pm) at the Conway Grammar School, 24 Fournier Road Conway, MA 01341. $10/plate, $5 for those equal to or less than 12 years old. All dances will be taught; wear comfortable shoes. Web site: http://www.cgs.conway.ma.us/.
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 10:00pm. Suggested donation to help pay the caller: $10-15/adult and $3-8/child. For more information send us an email or call Rachel Gall (860) 672-6328. Web site: http://motherhouse.us/programs-events/family-events/contra-dances/.
Cotuit, Massachusetts: Freedom Hall, from Route 28 (just east of the intersection of Route 28 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 $10. Students - $5.00; Kids under 12 - Free. Dance is from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Lesson at 7:15pm. Contact: cotuitcontradance@gmail.com or 508-280-8749. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Cotuit, Massachusetts - Pecks Boats: 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.
Cotuit, Massachusetts - Squares - Center for the Arts: Event begins at 6pm. Come early for a group lesson, and then prepare to swing your partner round and round. Tickets $28, $23 Members, $25 Seniors/Veterans. Web site: http://www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
Coventry, Connecticut: The Quiet Corner Dances are usually on the 1st Friday at Patriots Park Lodge, 172 Lake St. Introductory session at 7:30pm. Dancing from 8pm to 11pm. Soft sole shoes and you can bring something extra for the break if you'd like. Adults - $12; Students - $6; Family - $25. This is an alcohol and tobacco-free event. For more information, contact Dave at 484-844-5203 or dcannell@freeshell.org - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Quiet-Corner-Contra-Dance-QCCD-929073847175417/ or http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/.
Coventry - Nathan Hale Homestead: There will be a Country Dance at the Nathan Hale Homestead on at 7pm. 18th Century clothing is encouraged but not mandatory. $10 per person. Web site: http://www.ctlandmarks.org/index.php?page=nathan-hale-homestead/.
Coventry, Rhode Island - Westwood Campground: Join the Coventry Library at Camp Westwood's Waterfront Lodge, 2095 Harkney Hill Rd., from 7-9:30 pm for Contra Dancing. Lesson for beginners 6:30 - 7 pm. Web site: https://coventrylibrary.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 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 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 $10. Web site: http://www.riverfolk.org.
Cummington, Massachusetts - Hilltown Spring Festival: Family Contra-Dance at Hilltown Spring Festival from 5-7pm at the Cummington Fairgrounds! Come early and enjoy live music and dinner from the many local food vendors. For more info call the Hilltown CDC at 413-296-4536 x112. Cummington Fairgrounds is located at 97 Fairgrounds Rd. in Cummington, MA (>$, kids 12yo and under FREE). Web site: http://www.hilltowncdc.org/.
Cummington, Massachusetts - PLAN: A contradance fundraiser for Pipe Line Awareness Network for the Northeast (PLAN) will be held at 7 p.m. in the Parish House of West Cummington Church, 27 West Main St., West Cummington. Proceeds will support legal efforts to protect natural resources threatened by Kinder Morgan's Connecticut Expansion Pipeline Project, slated to cut though Otis State Forest in Sandisfield. This family friendly event includes soup and refreshments provided by Alice Cozzolino's Kitchen. Donations of $25 are suggested but any amount will be accepted. Katy Eiseman, president of PLAN, will be present with an update on the status of the proceedings. For more information about the event, call Jane Crosby at 413-634-8043. To support PLAN, visit Web site: http://www.plan-ne.org.
Danvers, Massachusetts: Contra Dance from 7-10 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott St., Danvers. Suggested donation: $10 per person; $25 family max. This is a fundraiser for a future theater production of "A Tale of Two Cities," which will be presented at the Church. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring friends and neighbors. No experience is necessary. Partners are not required. All dances will be taught. Web site: http://ctrnorthshctrnorthshore.orgore.org.
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.
Dorchester, Massachusetts: Annual square dance. This is an entry-level dance aimed at parishioners, but non-members are very welcome. Recorded music. The dance runs from 7 to 9; admission is $10/person and $20/family. Includes a variety of circle, square and longways dances from all parts of North America, with some English dances thrown in. Location: 10 Parish Street. Web site: http://www.firstparishdorchester.org.
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 Haddam, Connecticut - Farmers' Market Benefit: Dinner and contra dance at the East Haddam Grange, 488 Town Street, East Haddam, Connecticut 06423 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Web site: http://www.easthaddamfarmersmarket.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 Haven - Family Barn Dance: Event as part of the finale of the summer reading program at the Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, Connecticut 06512. Begins at 6:30pm. Free of charge. Web site: http://www.hagamanlibrary.info/.
Edgartown, Massachusetts: Contra dance at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 34 North Summer Street, Edgartown, MA 02539. Time: 8pm. Family: $25.00, Adult: $7.00 Web site: None.
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 $10; students $5. 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.
Enfield, Connecticut - New Year's Eve: Dance at The Powder Mill Barn, 32 S. Maple Street, Enfield, Connecticut starting at 8PM and admission in $10 plus a pot-luck snack. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/iCallDances/.
Essex, Massachusetts - Cape Ann Farmers' Market Hoedown: Fundraising dance at the Essex County Greenbelt, 82 Eastern Avenue, Route 133, Essex, 978-768-7241. Bring a picnic and explore the Greenbelt from 6pm to 7pm and then dance at 7pm. $15 per person or $40 per family. All proceeds will help to offset costs of the Cape Ann Farmers' Market. Beer and wine will be available for cash purchase. Web site: http://capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Falls Village, Connecticut: Community Contra Dance at Center On Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village, CT 06031. Suggested Cash Donation At the Door: Adults, $8, Children and Seniors, $5 with a family cap of only $20. Water, light snacks available. Time: 7pm to 10pm Web site: http://www.fvct.org/.
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.html.
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/.
Foster, Rhode Island: The Libraries of Foster are hosting a benefit contra dance to be held at the Moosup Valley Grange, 81 Moosup Valley Road, Foster, RI. Contra Dance at 7pm with a lesson at 6:30pm. Admission to dance is $10. per person. Refreshments will be sold at the dance. Raffle baskets and bake sale, too. Advance tickets for the dance can be reserved through the libraries; Tyler Library 401-397-7930 or Foster 401-397-4801. Web site: http://fosterlibraries.org/.
Foster, Rhode Island - Greene Library: The Greene Library of Coventry, Rhode Island is hosting a contra dance at the Moosup Valley Grange, Moosup Valley Road, Foster, RI. Stop in for a brief lesson at 6:30pm. Dance will begin at 7pm. Tickets are $10 each, $18 per couple and $5 for teens. Ages 14 and up. All levels welcome. Call Greene Library at 397-3873 to reserve your tickets or pay at the door. Refreshments and raffle tickets will be sold. Need more information? Email Lori - ltait@coventrylibrary.org - Web site: https://www.coventrylibrary.org/greene-library.
Framingham - Helene Cornelius Memorial Dance: Event from 7:00 PM — 11 PM, Nevins Hall, 150 Concord Street, Framingham. Web site: http://cds-boston.org/.
Framingham - Downtown Renaissance: Contras, Squares, English Dance, Mixers, Waltzes Galore and Surprises. Our historic Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building, 150 Concord St, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 will be the setting from 1pm to 5pm for this very special contra dance and silent auction benefit supporting Framingham Downtown Renaissance! We hope you will join us for a wonderful Sunday afternoon to spin around the Hall and find treasures to bid on. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1527220704175845/.
Framingham - Country Dance Society Boston Centre 100th Anniversary Gala: Dancing, exhibits, movies, catered dinner ($10, advanced registration required by October 31), and other activities. Activities are from 1pm to 11:30pm. Location: Nevins Hall, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org.
Framingham - Eastleigh Farm: Barn dance at Eastleigh Farm, 1062 Edmands Rd, Framingham, MA 01701-3013, starting at 6pm. Beginners welcome. No need to bring partner. Live music. $10 pp, $5 students! Web site: https://northborocontra.com .
Franklin, Connecticut - Squares - Blue Slope Farm: Dances at Blue Slope Farm, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Cost: $7.00/person over 10 yrs old. Web site: http://blueslope.com.
Gardner, Massachusetts: Dances at the Fraternal Order of Eagles - 71 City Hall Ave, Gardner, MA with FREE Dance Lessons 7:15 pm and the dance from 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Set to live music, contra dancing is a traditional New England dance that is easy to learn as all dances are taught by the caller. No need to bring a partner. Beginners and Experienced Dancers. All ages and level of ability - Welcome! Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes. $8.00 per person - $5.00 Students. Please contact dattquilter@hotmail.com for other dance dates or call Terry @ 978-632-6677. Web site: http://www.uusg.net/category/Spring_Contra_Dances/c52.
Gill, Massachusetts - 225th Anniversary: Gill 225th Anniversary Contradance at the Gill Elementary School, 48 Boyle Rd. from 6pm to 8pm. Everybody is invited. Cost - None. Donations accepted. Information - Steve at damons_of_gill@yahoo.com - Web site: None.
Gloucester, Massachusetts: Dances at the American Legion Hall, 8 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA. The dancing starts at 7:30 PM. No experience is necessary. All dances are taught. Dancers of all ages are welcome; attendees range from eight years to 80 plus years! Everyone has a great time listening and dancing to the live music. There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer, dancers younger than 16 are free. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Cape Ann Contra Dances are organized and produced by Folk Life Studio. Drinking water is available. Please bring water bottles to reduce the use of paper cups. Other non-alcoholic drinks and finger food snacks are welcomed to share during the break. For more information, contact capeanncontradance@gmail.com - Also: http://www.meetup.com/Cape-Ann-Contra-Dance - Info: mailto:capeanncontradance@gmail.com - Web site: http://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnContraDance.
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.
Grafton, Massachusetts: Dance sponsored by Apple Tree Arts and the Willard House and Clock Museum and held at the Museum, 11 Willard Street. Dance begins at 6pm, is open to the public and a $5 donation is requested. Musicians include participants in various fiddle workshops. Web site: http://www.appletreearts.org.
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.
Granby, Connecticut: Granby Grange #5 host square and contra dances on the fourth Friday night of each month from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Featuring live music and with light refreshments available for sale to benefit our Kitchen Improvement Fund, this will be a series of evenings of fun for all ages (10 years old and up). Dress style and formality is optional, but be sure to wear comfortable clotnhing and shoes. Come to 212 North Granby Road (aka CT Rt. 189, North) across the street from North/First Congregational Church. No experience is necessary and dancing is a valid excercise, besides being fun. Admission is $8.00 per single or $15.00 per couple and the live music incluldes "Fiddler Friends" each night. For more information, call Carol Innes at 860-627-5053. Master RoseAnna Smith at 860-816-2721 or the Grange Hall at 860-653-6175. Web site: http://www.granbygrange.org.
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.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 2nd Fridays: Swinging Star dance series with various bands and callers; beginners' workshop at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-11, snack potluck at the break. $10-15 sliding scale (students $6-10). For more info: swingingstarcontra@gmail.com - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
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. Adm. $10-12 slide. Most dances begin at 8pm and end at 11pm. It is recommended that newer dancers arrive at or near the beginning of the dance. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 3rd Fridays: Usually David Kaynor and friends at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. 8-11 p.m. $10 or barter equivalent/sliding scale down to $5. For more info: David Kaynor, 413-367-9380, davidkaynor@mac.com - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 3rd Saturdays: Usually Moving Violations and various callers at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. Beginners' workshop at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8pm-11pm. $10 ($8 students). For more info: Van Kaynor, van@themovingviolations.com, 413-549-1913. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 4th Fridays - Challenging: Challenging Contra with various bands and callers, 8-11 p.m. $10-12 sliding scale. For more info: Steve Zakon-Anderson, 413-369-4369, zakon-anderson@comcast.net - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 5th Fridays - Newcomers: Special night especially for new dancers but everyone welcome. David Kaynor calls with the Guiding Star Contra Dance Ensemble; beginners' workshop at 7 p.m., dancing 8-11. $10; free to newcomers who attend the workshop. For more info: David Kaynor, 413-367-9380, davidkaynor@mac.com - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - 5th Saturdays: Steve Zakon-Anderson calls with various bands; beginners' workshop at 7:30, dancing 8-11:30 p.m. $10-12 sliding scale ($8 high school students). For more info: Steve Zakon-Anderson, 413-369-4369, zakon-anderson@comcast.net - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
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.
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.
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.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: 8:00pm-12:30am. Dance at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. New Year's Eve dance, sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Dance. Dessert potluck at the break. Cost: $12 / $10 students, low income. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
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.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Special: A special dance on a special night at the Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street. Times and admission vary. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Mostly Waltz - Friday: Dances occur on the 1st Friday of each month. Beginner and intermediate workshops 7-8 p.m., dancing 8:15-10:30. $10. Location: Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street. For more info: Richard Wyatt, rmwyatt@comcast.net - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Scandinavian: Event from 2pm – 6pm at the Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield MA. Do you love dancing the hambo? Do you wish you could dance the hambo but it seems too hard? Come and experience the latest trend in folk dancing in Sweden! See our site for fun videos and more info. 2:00-5:00 slängpolska workshop; 5:00-6:00 dance (featuring slängpolska, schottis, vals). Cost: $25 for 3-hr workshop (sliding scale to $15) More info: info@montaguescandia.org - Web site: http://www.montaguescandia.org.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Quebecois Immersion Workshop,: Workshop for musicians. Experience unparalleled instruction, a catered lunch, and quality musicianship in a relaxed and inclusive environment. In addition to world class instruction, participants are invited to play their newly minted medley and waltz tunes on stage during the TopHill Music Contradance party that evening in the same location and share the stage with these amazing musicians! Open to all musicians. 9am to 5pm. Preregister. Cost: $95 includes lunch and admission to evening dance. Web site: http://tophillmusic.com/immersion-camps/.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Hambo Workshop: The hambo is one of the most widely performed dances of Sweden and has long been popular among folk dancers of many nationalities. Come and learn to hambo -- or, if you already know how, come and help others learn. Sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Dance. 4pm to 6pm. Cost: $10 - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Midwinter Slängpolska–Scandi–Waltz Celebration: You will be introduced to the dance vocabulary of slängpolska. Slängpolska is a popular Swedish couple dance that is known for its elegant simplicity, gender-neutral leadership, and exquisite connection. After the lesson, a social dance will include live music, with a selection of dances including slängpolsk, schottis, waltz, and other partner dances. We hope you'll join us for a delightful afternoon of light, community, connection, beautiful music and dance. People of any gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and ability are welcome. Schedule: 1:00-2:00pm slängpolska lesson, 2:00-5:00 dance. Cost: lesson $10 ($5 low-income), dance $15 ($10 low-income) - Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Waltz Workshop - Sunday: Waltz workshop series at the Guiding Star Grange on Sunday afternoons. Beginner series 1:30 to about 2:45, intermediate from 3:15 to 4:45, “practice” to recorded music from 2:45 to 3:15. The series are designed to be taken separately OR concurrently (taking both would require quite an appetite, but many do it); there will only be a few steps taught in the beginner that are repeated in the intermediate workshops. Each week builds on the previous week, so please don't drop in sporadically without checking with me first. Many of our regulars, however, can do just that. The cost is $10/workshop session/person; $15/afternoon if you take both sessions. The style is in between folk waltz and ballroom; it includes many ballroom steps, but works best with waltzes played at the tempo of contradance waltzes (130-160 beats per minute) as compared to the slower American ballroom waltzes (commonly about 90-120 beats per minute), and the styling is less precise and less rigid than American ballroom. Due to the faster tempo, certain corners get "cut." NO partner needed; lead/follow balance is not completely predictable, however. I encourage all participants to change partners frequently throughout the workshops. Sometimes there are extra leads, sometimes extra follows. Any gender can do either lead or follow. For those who wish to take the intermediate class: you should already have a good sense of moving to waltz rhythm, and know a few steps that will get you around the room; exactly which steps you already know are NOT critical. It is possible for a beginner waltzer to take both classes, but the learning curve would be pretty steep. You would have to be able to tolerate some frustration to be able to really enjoy it. Recorded music. Bring soft-soled, indoor only shoes, or carefully remove any grit. Information - rmwyatt@comcast.net - Web site: None.
Greenfield, Massachusetts - Callers' Workshop Series: Location: 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301. Have you ever wanted to learn how to call contra dances? Here is a rare opportunity to learn from Bob Isaacs, one of the nation's top callers. The series will run on 4 Saturdays. All are held from noon to 4:00 at the Guiding Star Grange. The workshop is designed for new callers or for those with limited experience (up to 2 years calling guest spots/open mikes). There will be an opportunity for some students to call a dance or two at the Fall Frolic at the Grange on Nov 4. Cost is $80-$100 (some scholarships are available). This includes a 90 page instruction manual. This series is limited to 12 students. Signing up on FB does NOT get you a slot. Email Julie Bermant at julie@bermant.com with questions or to reserve a spot. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Dance. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofgreenfielddance/.
Greenfield - Contra Dance Flourishes: The Friends of Greenfield Dance present a workshop on flourishes in contra dance, Here's your chance to learn some fancy moves, improve your dancing skills, ask questions. Event from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman St. Greenfield. Cost $10, $8 student/low income. This event is open to all levels with a focus on intermediate and experienced dancers. Topics with be based on participant interests with an emphasis on consent and safety. Contact events@friendsofgreenfielddance.org with questions. Web site: http://friendsofgreenfielddance.org.
Greenfield - Slängpolska Workshop and Dance: Slängpolska is a popular Swedish couple dance that is known for its elegant simplicity, gender-neutral leadership, and exquisite connection. After the lesson, a social dance will include live music on fiddles and nyckelharpa (maybe even voice!), with a selection of dances including slängpolska, schottis, waltz, and other partner dances. We hope you'll join us for a delightful afternoon of light, community, connection, beautiful music and dance. People of any gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and ability are welcome. Schedule: 1:00-2:00 Slängpolska lesson, 2:00-4:30 dance (with a break for delicious Swedish snacks!). Cost: sliding scale $10-25. Location: Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA 01301. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/665882090437231/.
Groton, Connecticut - Mystic Pie Dance: Dances are 8-11 p.m., with a Basic Moves workshop at 7:45 p.m. $10 adults and $5 students. LGBTQ friendly. Children are welcome. Wear cool, comfortable clothing and come join the fun! Groton Senior Center: 102 Newtown Rd (Rt. 117), Groton, CT. 1 mi. from Exit 88. Web site: https://mysticdance.webs.com/.
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 or http://www.grotongrange.com/calendar.htm.
Groveland, Massachusetts: Dances on the 2nd Friday of each month, from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Location: Pingree hall, at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., Groveland MA, 01834, 978-521-9345. Sit musicians welcome. Snack / dessert pot luck at the break. Admission, $7. Seniors $6, under 12 1/2 price, under 6 free. Singles, couples, groups, all welcome. Web site: http://www.veaseypark.org.
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.
Hamden - Eli Whitney Barn: A barn dance at the Eli Whitney Museum, 915 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, CT from 2pm to 4pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the actual barn $20 family - $10 individual. Web site: https://www.eliwhitney.org.
Hamden - New Haven Farms: Fundraising dance for New Haven Farms. The ancient art of the barn-dance was the farmer's social networking opportunity. Gather with New Haven Farms to celebrate the harvest and support the modern-day small farms movement. What is Contra? A caller, working with a group of live musicians, guides new and experienced dancers of all ages through dances in circle, square and line formations. We change partners often, so you don't need to bring your own to dance to these fiddle tunes! Come enjoy Hors D'oeuvres, Contra Dancing, Silent Auction and Special Guests The Friendly Ghost. Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Location: Whitneyville Community Center, 1253 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517. Web site: http://www.newhavenfarms.org.
Hamden, Connecticut - 1253 Whitney: Dance in the Auditorium at 1253 Whitney from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Bring your friends! Make new ones at this jovial neighborhood gathering! $10 for adults, $5 for students, free for kids! Web site: http://1253whitney.com.
Hamden, Connecticut - 1253 Whitney - Last Chance Sunday: Dance in the Auditorium at 1253 Whitney, Hamden, CT with a lesson at 6pm and dancing from 7pm to 10pm. No previous experience required; no partner required. All ages. Families: $20; Adults: $10; Kids and Students: $5. Web site: http://1253whitney.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/.
Hancock, Massachusetts - Squares - Fiddlers' Northeast Festival: Oldtone and Hancock Shaker Village present a traditionally inspired old-time music gathering featuring workshops. Participants are invited to jam, compete, learn, eat, dance and celebrate together in an atmosphere of participation. We are dedicated to the preservation of the rich old-time music culture, and are honored to be able to host this Northeastern U.S. event. Local food vendors and craft beer available all day. Location: Hancock Shaker Village, 34 Lebanon Mountain Rd., Hancock, MA 01237. Web site: https://www.oldtonemusicfestival.com/northeast-fiddlers-convention.
Hancock, Massachusetts - Squares - Hancock Hoedown: Come support The Friends of Taylor Memorial Library at the Hancock Hoedown! Enjoy live music and square dancing. It's sure to be a fun night out for all! 50/50 raffle, Pizza, and refreshments will be available for purchase. TICKETS: $15 (children under 12 are $5). 6PM - 9PM at Bloom Meadows, 2422 Hancock Road, Hancock, Massachusetts 01267. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/385678475519113/.
Hartford, Connecticut - Fred Community: Dance at the Summit East Dormitory on the Trinity College campus in Hartford. Dance begins at 9pm. Sponsored by the The Fred Pfeil Community Project. Web site: http://www.thefredcommunity.com.
Hartford, Connecticut - Untold Stories Project: From 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Hartford ArtSpace Gallery, 555 Asylum Ave, Hartford, Connecticut 06105. If you have never tried Contra Dancing, you are in for a wondering evening as the music is superb. Be prepared, as we may need to where our finest slippers instead of shoes that may scuff up the floor. Also, bring a dish to share as we may get hungry in the dance. Please try if you can to bring a few dollars- $15 to donate to the caller and band- if you cannot, please come anyway! The more the merrier! If you are interested in telling your story Sunday the 12th, please contact Kristen Larson-Samalus @ 860-455-3384 or krisnls12345@gmail.com Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/480040579308375/.
Haverhill, Massachusetts: A free beginner's class in Contra Dance will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 16 Ashland St., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Participants are asked to wear soft-soled shoes to protect the church's wooden floor and loose comfortable clothing. Please do not wear fragrances as many people have allergies or react badly to perfumes/colognes and scented hair products. Feel free to bring a snack to share at the break. Suggested donation: $10. Invite your friends and come have loads of fun together! Please note: Child care will NOT be provided. Web site: http://www.uuhaverhill.org/.
Haverhill, Massachusetts - Northern North Shore Contras: Dance from 7 PM - 9:30 PM at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 16 Ashland St, Haverhill, MA 01830-4129, this contra dance is focused on beginners in hopes of building a strong and vibrant contra dance community within this Northern North Shore region. This dance is open to the public. Teens and young adults are especially encouraged to join in on the fun! All dances are taught. No need to bring a partner. Please refrain from using scented personal products as some folks in our community may have sensitivities to them. Wear comfortable clothes and soft soled shoes to prodect our beautiful wood dance floor. Feel free to bring a snack to share at the break. Suggested donation: $10 for age 21 and over. $6 for under age 21 (no one will be turned away for inability to pay). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/NNSCD2uuch/.
Holden, Massachusetts: The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Holden Days celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual event promises great food, fun and entertainment for the entire family, as well as promotional opportunities for area businesses and organizations. A variety of events and activities are part of the even including a contra dance. The WRTA is offering free roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the parking lots of the Dawson Elementary School, 155 Salisbury St., and Wachusett Regional High School, 1401 Main St., in Holden to the center of town. The buses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (508) 829-9220 or info@wachusettareachamber.org - Web site: http://www.wachusettareachamber.org.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts: Free public Contra Dance from 6pm to 8pm at the Hopkinton Middle School Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA. NEFFA is very excited about the outreach program they are sponsoring to acquaint the 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Hopkinton Middle school to traditional New England style contra dancing. They will learn some contra, square and circle dances. After a full two day program in the school, the Hopkinton parent-teachers association has agreed to host a free public dance on Oct 11 from 6-8 PM in the middle school gym. Web site: None.
Housatonic, Massachusetts - Callers' Practice Dance: Event from 2 PM - 5 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire (UUMSB), 1089 Main St, Housatonic, Massachusetts 01236. This Sunday afternoon dance is an opportunity for new contra dance callers to practice their skills and we need dancers! Suggested donation of $5 (additional contributions are welcome!) to help cover the cost of the space and the live music. E-mail Maggie McRae at mcraemb7@gmail.com for more information. Web site: https://sites.google.com/view/contracallerspracticedance/.
Housatonic, Massachusetts - Family: Circle dances, squares, line dances, beginning contra dances and play-party singing games from around the world. Live traditional music. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA from 3pm to 4:30pm. Suggested Donation: $5 Per Person for Ages 4 & Above, $25 Max. Per Family. To help fund the live music, leader & space. This is a non profit event. Information: Jill Wheat, Dance Organizer: 413-274-5108, songsailormusic@yahoo.com - Web site: None.
Hudson, Massachusetts: The public is invited to a Contra Dance at Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Road, Hudson from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be an $8 per person cover charge. All dances will be taught so that inexperienced dancers may join in the fun. Attendees will dance with a different partner for each dance, although dates who attend together and significant others might dance with each other more than once. For more information, contact Judie Emery at 978-562-6790. Web site: http://www.gracehudson.org/.
Ipswich, Massachusetts: Location: The Trustees - Crane Estate - 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 from 6pm to 9pm. A family-friendly event! All are welcome to join in this celebration of community as we gather musicians, callers and dancers together in the Crane Estate Barn. An informal, fun evening for all. Band and guests. Light bites and beverages will be available for purchase from Ferreira Foods of Salem. Pre-registration is required. (go to http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/north-shore/event-3308.html? to register), or call 978-810-5892 for more information. Admission: Members: Adult $15 Child (under 16) $FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $20. Child (under 16) $FREE. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnContraDance.
Ipswich, Massachusetts - Ipswich is First: As part of the "Ipswich is First" festivities, there will be a FREE community contra dance at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall Gym, 25 Green Street, Ipswich. Web site: http://www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org.
Ipswich, Massachusetts - Recreation Department: Dances from 8pm – 10pm at the Ipswich Town Hall Gym, 25 Green Street. $10 Recommended donation. Web site: http://www.ipswichma.gov/.
Ipswich, Massachusetts - Cultural Council: The Ipswich Cultural Council will sponsor the Ipswich Community Contra Dance Series, held on the third Friday. Contra dance is a traditional folk line dance. By the end of the dance, each participant will have danced with everyone in the hall. Each dance is open to beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Location: Town Hall gymnasium, 25 Green St., Ipswich. Free admission. Check web site for start and end times. Web site: http://www.ipswicharts.com/.
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: 7:30-10:30pm. Admission: Sliding scale of $5 to $12. For more information: Send e-mail to jp-contra-organizers AT lcfd.org or call tel: John: (617) 512-5554 or Lisa: (401) 390-1203. Web site: http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - New Year's Eve: Boston Gay and Lesbian Contra Dancers present a special night of 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: 7:30-10:30pm (these hours may change for this dance). 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.org 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/.
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - Squares - Spontaneous Celebration: Dance at 45 Danforth Street, in Jamaica Plain, near Stony Brook T Stop, around the corner from the mini City Feed, etc.) from 7-10 pm. Tickets available at the door: $3-10 sliding scale entry. Beginners are welcome. All dances will be taught first, then called. Web site: http://spontaneouscelebrations.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/secondSundaySquareDance.
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - Boat House: A guerrilla contra dance at the Jamaica Plain Pond Boat House. No experience necessary! Come to dance, learn how to dance, or just enjoy the tunes. 6:00 musicians and callers warm up. 6:30 dancing starts! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/576287219077514/.
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - Leather Ball: It's a contra dance...with a kink! 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Gender-neutral. Non-scuff boots only, please. Details on web site. Web site: http://leather.contracorner.com/.
Jamaica Plain - Square Dance Callers' Workshop: Want to be a Square Dance Caller? From 2:30-5:30 there will be a calling workshop. We'll need people to dance while the callers-in-training practice so feel free to join us for that part, too! (We'll also need a couple musicians, anyone interested?) Please me email jpsquaredance@gmail.com to sign up for the workshop or to be a dancer/musician or with any questions. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/SecondSundaySquareDance.
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.
Killingworth, Connecticut - Refugee Settlement Coalition Fundraiser: Benefit dance at Parmelee Farm Pavilion, 465 CT-81, Killingworth, Connecticut. Beginner session at 6:30pm. Dance from 7pm to 9pm. $20 per person, $5 for students, Under 12 free. Cider and desserts provided. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Killingworth-Refugee-Resettlement-Coalition-Group-420250968357151.
Lenox, Massachusetts: 3rd Saturday night of each month. Admission is $12 and $6 for students. Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:45 followed by dancing from 8:00 to 11:00. Refreshments are offered during the social breakfrom dancing. All the dances are taught. Come alone or with others. 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.lenoxcontradance.org.
Lenox, Massachusetts - Squares: Dance at Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St., Lenox, Massachusetts 01240 from 7pm to 10pm. $5 at the door. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/moonshineholler.
Lenox, Massachusetts - Pleasant Valley Sanctuary: Evening the Woods Summer Party and Barn Dance from 6-9:30 pm at the Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Please join us for a summer party and barn dance to support Berkshire Sanctuaries' education programs. Includes food, beer and wine, music and dancing, bonfire under the stars, and silent and live auctions. General Admission: $75. VIP Ticket- Support Education and Outreach Programs: $175. Web site: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/pleasant-valley.
Leverett, Massachusetts - Festibal: Danse Café presents a Festibal music and dance party with circles lines squares plus couples and contra dances - french, breton, scandi, New England. Come dance, listen, play, enjoy. Dances are easy, friendly, forgiving, and fun. Live music. Musicians are encouraged to join in the fun. Have a set in mind for a dance you’d like to play? Please contact us. 2:30 - 3:15 – dance instruction, 3:30 – 5:30 dance (no instruction); 5:30 – 7:30 - open jam (more dancing?). BYOB - hors d'oeuvres potluck free will donation. Location: Leverett Crafts and Arts, 13 Montague Road in downtown Leverett. Information: cynthia@crocker.com 413.548.9330 or doug.feeney@gmail.com 978.544.5131. Web site: None.
Lexington, Massachusetts: The band Roaring Jelly (founded in 1970) hosts a series of monthly Dances with various Callers which run from 8-11pm every third Friday from September through June. Most dances are at the First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA. There is plenty of free parking in back of the church and use rear entrance. Directions to the dance. All dances are taught and called. There is a beginners session at 7:45pm. Refreshments are served at intermission. June is an Ice Cream Social. Admission is $8, teens $5, under 13 free; or $20 max for families. Any weather-related cancelations will be reported by email and on the answering machine at 781-259-0753 after 3:00 PM on the day of the event. More info: RoaringJelly@comcast.net. Roaring Jelly Dance Friends email list. Meetup group. Web site: http://roaringjelly.org/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoaringJelly/.
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.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Depot Square: Dance is from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in Depot Square. Admission is free. Beginners and singles are always welcome! FAC's free outdoor summer folk dances offer basic instruction and dancing for all, sometimes accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. Part of the Folk Art Center's series of folk dances in various outdoor locations in the Boston area. Web site: http://www.facone.org.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Community Tradition - The Story of New England Contra and Square Dancing: Lexingtonian and dance pianist Eric Eid-Reiner will give a talk, and also play some traditional tunes with Andy Reiner on fiddle, as he shares the music, dances, and cultural significance of this lively and enduring New England tradition at 7pm at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA. Don't forget your dancing shoes (sneakers are just fine!). After immersing yourself in this tradition, you'll surely be excited for the opportunity to do several of these participatory, beginner-friendly dances right then and there. A caller will teach all the dances, and no experience is needed. Admission is just $5 at the door. This event is sponsored by the Lexington Tourism Committee, and one of many "Revolutionary Revelry" events taking place in Lexington this May. See http://www.libertyride.us/ for further information on visiting Lexington and the countless other great events of the month. Web site: None.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Free for All: Come create a community dance! We will be hosting a free dance with volunteer callers and musicians. If you want to call, get in touch with Chris Lahey. If you want to play in the band, get in touch with Jeff Kaufman. If you want to dance, just show up! Admission is free. All performers are volunteers, but we'll pass a metaphorical hat for donations to help pay for the hall rental. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm at the Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, MA. Web site: None.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Ceili Barn Dance: Dance is from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Lexington, MA, 1580 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. All ages! Families welcome and encourged! $10 per person/$20 per Family. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/891475037600285/.
Lexington, Massachusetts - Hancock Church: Community Barn Dance in Clark Hall at the Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA at 7 pm. Sponsored by Hancock’s One People One World (OPOW) Initiative. Join Us for This Fun All-Ages Event! A fun evening with live music and dancing for all ages and abilities. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation: $10 at the door, $5 for students, teens, kids; $25/family max. Funds raised will support the Hancock Youth Group's 2018 mission trip to Neon, Kentucky. Web site: http://www.hancockchurch.org/.
Leyden - Family Dance: TopHill Music is happy to share with you all a new music series "Music on the Hill" monthly at the Leyden Town Hall, 16 West Leyden Road. Family dance and dessert potluck from 2:30-5 at the Leyden Town Hall. Optional: Bring a dessert treat to share at the break. This dance is FREE to Leyden residents, and $5 per non-resident. It is in part supported by the Leyden Cultural Council, a local agency, and by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a State Agency, and of course TopHill Music. For more info please email directly: tophillmusic@aol.com. Web site: None.
Leyden - Quebecois Immersion Weekend: Weekend of music classes, etc. No dancing listed. Register in advance. Web site: http://tophillmusic.com/immersion-camps/.
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. All ages and abilities are welcome. Tickets (sliding scale): $6-10 for adults & students; $4-5 for children 10 years and under It’s a great way to cap off the day with family, friends, neighbors and newcomers! Sponsored by Lincoln First Parish. For more information, contact kwinchell@comcast.net - Web site: https://fplincoln.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/Thanksgiving-Night-Contra-Dance-189537124951340/.
Litchfield, Connecticut - Historical Society: The Litchfield Historical Society will host a contra dance at 3 p.m. on the Tapping Reeve House lawn, 82 South St. Registration is required for these events. Those who would like to reserve a spot may e-mail Web site: http://litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.
Litchfield, Connecticut - White Memorial Conservation Center: Dance from 7pm to 10pm at the White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield, CT 06759. Bring a picnic or snacks, BYOB. Preregistration and prepayment are required. $15. Call 860-567-0857 for more information. Web site: https://whitememorialcc.org.
Little Compton, Rhode Island - Family Day: Dance as part of the annual family day. Web site: http://www.littlecompton.org.
Littleton, Massachusetts: Dance at the Oak Meadow Montessori School, 2 Old Pickard Lane, Littleton, MA from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. In honor of the Littleton Tercentennial, the Lyceum is sponsoring an old-fashioned New England contra dance—free of charge and no experience necessary. Web site: http://www.littletonlyceum.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.
Madison, Connecticut - Look for Good: Look for the Good Project exhibition opening at Mercy Center: 167 Neck Road in Madison, CT from 7 - 9:30 (with the dance starting 8 PM). Web site: http://www.lookforthegoodproject.org.
Manchester - St. Mary's/MACC: St. Mary's (41 Park St. Manchester, CT) is hosting a contra dance to benefit MACC Charities and invites you to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. Contra dancing is a traditional American social dance that dates back to the 1700s. It's fun, energetic (wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers) and does not require a partner. There is a beginners' workshop at 7pm and the main dance starts at 7:30pm. General admission is $12, and light refreshments will be available. For more information, please call St. Mary's at 860-649-4583. Web site: http://www.stmarysct.org.
Mashpee, Massachusetts - Cape Cod Dance Weekend: Event sponsored by the band, Elixir in early mid-October at Camp Farley with singing, jamming, and even a little bit of Scandinavian dance. Register in advance. Web site: http://capedanceweekend.elixirmusic.com.
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://facone.org/programs/mostlywaltz.html.
Medford, Massachusetts - Contra for a Cause: MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Greater Boston Memory Walk team are hosting a contra dance, a form of New England folk dance, to raise money for Alzheimer's research. The dance will be held at Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for those 21 and under. For more information go to the Memory Walk website or contact Jessica Armour at 978.944.7408, je21073@mit.edu. Web site: http://www.springstep.org.
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/.
Medford, Massachusetts - English Ceilidh: concert, music workshop, dinner, and dance at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, 147 High St, Medford, Massachusetts 02155. No English dance experience? No problem — the dances will be taught; beginners are welcome! 5:00-6:30 Traditional English Music Workshop – all instrumentalists and singers welcome (advance reservation is requested). 6:15 Light supper – food and refreshment available for purchase a la carte. 7:30 Concert; 8:45 Dance – English dance. Admission: Workshop, Concert and Dance: $27 advance purchase ($25 seniors and students) - advance reservation is requested for the workshop. Concert and Dance: $18 advance purchase ($15 seniors and students, $20 at the door). Dance only: $10 (tickets at the door only). Light supper and refreshment items available for purchase a la carte. Buy tickets now to get the advance purchase discount. - https://uumedford.yapsody.com/event/index/32223/ceilidh - Web site: http://uumedford.org/concert/.
Medford, Massachusetts - Family Dance: Dance from 3pm to 5pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, 147 High St, Medford, Massachusetts 02155. We are excited to present this afternoon of music and called folk dancing that will be fun for the whole family! These dances are easy to learn and fun for all ages. There will also be an OPEN BAND, so if you'd prefer to play music or do a bit of both then bring along an instrument. There will be sheet music and chords provided! Web site: https://uumedford.org.
Medway, Massachusetts - Thayer House: Dance from 7pm to 9pm at Thayer House. Outdoors unless it rains (event goes indoors). The concerts are supported in part by Medway Cable Access and the Medway Cultural Council, with additional support from other local organizations. Audiences are encouraged to bring picnics, sunscreen, and bug spray to these free outdoor performances. Free. Web site: None.
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. Mix of English, contras, squares and couple dances. 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.
Melrose, Massachusetts - Dance Tune Sessions: Third Saturday Music Sessions from 4:00-7:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA. Ever wanted to learn a dance tune? Bring an instrument or come listen and dance a few. Third Saturday late afternoons in the lovely little hall in Melrose is the place to be! Cammy Kaynor and Peter Butcher will lead whomever comes, through some mixed repertoire of music that spans skill levels and genres. Each event has a slightly different theme. Instruction for couples dances and set dances to accompany the music is available for the non-musician attendees. Info: cammydance@gmail.com - Telephone: 781-665-3835. Web site: http://www.manystrings6.com/dance.
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: Rebecca McCallum at wescontradance@gmail.com or shensiek@wesleyan.edu for more information. Web site: http://wescontra.blogspot.com.
Middletown, Connecticut - Vinnie's Jump and Jive: Dance from 8pm-10pm. Admission: $10 general, $6 students at Vinnie's Jump and Jive, 424 Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut. Telephone: 860 347 6971 ex 3777. Country-line dancing and square dancing for all! Come kick up your heels to a mix of current and old-timey tunes and a rocking beat. The dances are easy and fun and some basic instruction will be provided so we can all have a great time dancing together. Beginners are most welcome. Bring friends or come on your own, no partner is necessary. Contact Emily Troll for more information -trolle@chc1.com - Web site: None.
Middletown - Middnight on Main: A contra dance is one of the activities at this New Year's Eve celebration. Web site: http://www.middnight.org.
Middletown - Social Waltz: Social Waltz 101 (7pm to 8pm) on Wednesdays at Vinnie' Jump and Jive, 424 Main Street, Middletown, CT. Not ballroom-style waltz! Simple, beautiful steps that will have you gliding around the room in minutes to a wide variety of popular music. This is great preparation for the following Social Waltz 102: Cross-Step Waltz class! No experience needed and drop-ins are welcome! Singles and couples welcome. Smooth-soled shoes suggested. $9/class; series discounts available at first class. No reservations needed - pay at the class. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1659943150924373/.
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/.
Middletown, Connecticut - Long Lane Farm: May Day celebration at Long Lane Farm, 281 Long Lane, Middletown, Connecticut from noon to 5pm. This spring celebration will be complete with music, may pole dancing, crafts, food, farming, and fine company aka your farmers, friends, and fam. Contra dance from 3pm to 5pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/LongLaneOrganicFarm/.
Middletown - Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater: Event at 128 Washington St, Middletown, Connecticut 06457 from 5:15pm to 8:00pm. Join us for a Family Barn Dance at Oddfellows Playhouse -- live music, great dances expertly called to get the feet stomping for beginners or seasoned contradancers. A night to remember, and a fun way to support scholarships for young people to attend Oddfellows programs. The fun starts at 5:15, with food for sale and a concert then from 6-8 pm a dance. This is a Fun- and Fund Raiser for Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. Dance till you drop, enjoy great music, and support scholarships for young people to participate in the performing arts. Tickets: (various price levels) https://oddfellowsplayhouse.ticketleap.com/ - For more information, email info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143 - Web site: https://www.oddfellows.org/.
Middletown, Rhode Island - Newport String Project: Dance from 2pm to 4pm in the Great Room in the Campus Center at St George's School (372 Purgatory Road, Middletown). Performances by student ensembles then an intergenerational barn dance. Donations to support the Newport String Project's community-based music programming are welcome. Dancers are also invited to bring a snack to share. Web site: http://www.newportstringproject.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.
Montague, Massachusetts - LCFD: Montague Common Hall, 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. Please bring soft-soled non-street shoes to protect the wooden dance floor. Also please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other highly scented products. All dances smoke, drug and alcohol free. Affiliated with Lavender Country & Folk Dancers & Country Song & Dance Society. Info: Dave at 413-773-3568 anddavegott13@gmail.com or Mary at 413-522-5932 mmcclinto@yahoo.com - 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 if on Sunday; 7pm to 10pm if on Saturday. Cost: $12 / $8 students, seniors, low income. Web site: http://www.montaguescandia.org/.
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 Common Hall, 34 Main Street. Info: 413-584-7725 or e-mail aprilcath@yahoo.com. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.
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.
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.
Montague, Massachusetts - Wednesday: Fun, rollicking music by the All Comers Band; calling by David Kaynor and friends. Schedule: 7:30-9:30 (or thereabouts): Contra dances and other pleasures. Cost: Self-determined free will contribution, barter welcome. All contributions fund maintenance and repairs to the Montague Grange Hall. More info: David Kaynor, 413-367-9380 or davidkaynor@me.com. Hosted by the Friends of Montague Grange. Montague Grange Hall, 34 Main Street. Web site: http://www.montaguema.net/Montague_Grange.
Montague, Massachusetts - Squares: Dances at the Common Hall, 34 Main Street, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Square dance to live old-time music. Music and caller vary month to month. Admssion $5-$10 sliding scale. All are welcome. jeffreygolay@gmail.com if you need more information. Web site: http://www.montaguecommonhall.org or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Montague-Square-Dance/1450685828492724.
Montague, Massachusetts - Callers' Workshop: To be held at the Montague Common Hall, 34 Main Street, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm before that evening's dance. Open to callers of all levels (no experience necessary) and dancers, to. Please RSVP to willmentor@earthlink.net so that we know what to plan for. If you want to participate as a caller - please plan to stay the whole time out of respect to your fellow participants. Dancers should feel free to come and go. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Montague-Square-Dance/1450685828492724.
Montague, Massachusetts - Scandinavian - Workshop: Slängpolska workshop and dance. Workshop from 1pm to 3pm, dance from 3pm to 5pm, followed by potluck and jamming. $25 for 2-hr workshop ($15 students / limited income); $15 dance ($5–10 for workshop participants / limited income). Location: Montague Common Hall, 34 Main Street. Web site: http://www.montaguescandia.org/.
Montague, Massachusetts - Scandinavian - Trad Weekend: Our Träd Weekend is an intensive weekend workshop for instrumental musicians on melody instruments, largely though not exclusively slanted toward fiddle and nyckelharpa. We'll work on Swedish tune repertoire, learn about engaging your core rhythm, explore how dance and movement inform your role as a musician, and practice the skills of playing irresistibly inspiring music for dancing. The teaching level is best suited to intermediate and advanced players who are comfortable learning tunes by ear. Web site: http://www.lydia-andrea.com.
Montague, Massachusetts - Hands Across Hills: Hands Across the Hills contra dance at Montague Common Hall from 7pm to 10pm. This special event is sponsored by the Bridging Communities Committee of the Leverett Alliance. This group is hosting folks from Kentucky for cultural exchange/dialogue. Potluck dinner 6-7pm. Contra dance 7-10pm $10 admission. Place: Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St., Montague Contact: Paula Green paula at karunacenter period org or Pat Fiero patfiero at yahoo period com - Web site: https://www.themovingviolations.com.
Montague - An Evening of David Kaynor Tunes: Event to celebrate his exceptional contribution to music making. Event starts at 7pm at the Montague Congregational Church, 4 North Street, Montague. No admission charge. Refreshments and jam session after the concert. Web site: http://fiddlewesternmass.com.
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. We have changed our admission price - it is now $10 (students $5) -- but there is a way to get free pie! Sign up for a six-month Pie Pass for $60. Checks accepted. In addition, any first-time dancer will receive a half-off coupon for their next dance! 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://mysticdance.webs.com/.
Mystic, Connecticut - Sea Music Festival: Hosted by Mystic Seaport, the weekend's festivities include concerts, special performances for children, instructional workshops, and a unique opportunity to witness sea music at work aboard the Museum's historic vessels. The festival also features the Music of the Sea Symposium, a two-day program that explores the interaction between sea, music, and song. Held in the first half of June. Includes a contra dance on Saturday afternoon. Web site: http://www.mysticseaport.org.
Narragansett, Rhode Island - South County Museum Benefit: Location: Canonchet Farm, Strathmore Street, Narragansett, RI. Free Museum Admission, BBQ by Dale Bishop, Free lemonade, cash bar. $25/person. Reservations required: please send check to SCM, PO Box 709, Narragansett, RI 02879. Event begins at 5pm with dancing from 7pm to 9pm. For more information - Web site: http://southcountymuseum.org.
Needham, Massachusetts - Carter Memorial UMC: Family Contra Dance from 6-7pm with light snacks at 5:30; Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Ave, Needham, Ma. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children. Contact: sally.malast@gmail.com - Web site: None.
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 Bedford - Breaking Up Christmas: Breaking Up Christmas: A 3 Hour Festival Public hosted by Old Time Fiddle Session and Community Gathering and Children's Art Lab. At Groundwork, 1213 Purchase St, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 from 1pm to 4pm. In keeping with the Appalachian tradition of "Breaking Up Christmas" celebrating the time after Christmas and before New Years, we'd like to invite you to an afternoon of between holidays fun. In the 4 rooms we'll be occupying you can expect: jamming, children's activities, workshops, contra dancing, performances, light refreshments, good company, and a whole lot of fun. Sponsored by Symphony Music Shop, with contributions from Jiggedy Jig Embroidery, and run in collaboration with Children's Art Lab and several New England traditional music organizations (TBA). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/OldTimeFiddleSession/.
New Bedford - World Fiddle Day: Event hosted by Southcoast Lessons and Old Time Fiddle Session and Community Gathering from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745. Tickets by Eventbrite at https://www.facebook.com/events/2114780532089107/ - Old Time Fiddle Session presents a New Bedford celebration of an unique international holiday. This event combines all the hands on Old Time fiddle and community programming of our usual events with a broader 'world' offering. Includes playing for Contra Dances workshop and Quebecois and New England with dance calling that's fun for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/OldTimeFiddleSession/.
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 Haven, Connecticut - Yale University - Sage Hall: Dance at Sage Hall at Yale University from 8:00 to 11:00pm. Beginners at 7:30. Location: Sage Hall 2nd Floor, 205 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT. Web site: None.
New Haven, Connecticut - Edgerton Park: Free dance in Edgerton Park from 2pm to 4pm. Web site: None.
New Haven, Connecticut - Connecticut Folk Festival: One-day mostly music (with Green Expo) festival with a contra dance. Location: Edgarton Park. Web site: http://ctfolk.com/.
New Haven - New Haven Farms: Fundraising dance for New Haven Farms. Contra dancing, a 300-year-old tradition similar to square dancing, is a New England way to celebrate the harvest season. The Contra Dance and Auction supports our Farm-Based Wellness Program, affordable food access, and farm expansions in New Haven. We will feature local beer and wine on tap, hors d'oeuvres and food trucks, and exciting auction items. Buy tickets now at https://contra16.eventbrite.com/ and help us celebrate the hard work and harvest of 2016! Time: 7:00pm – 10:30pm. Location: 1175 State St, New Haven, CT 06511. Web site: http://www.newhavenfarms.org.
New Haven, Connecticut: NHCD Contra dances are usually held twice a month on Saturday nights, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm Admission is $12.00. Students $5.00. Come Early for the Beginners Lesson at 7:15pm 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 15 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 Friends Meeting House, 225 East Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513. The location is noted next to each date on the schedule page. For directions to each location please click on the links. Web site: https://newhavencontra.org/.
New Haven - AFAM Hall: Dance at AFAM Hall, 211 Park Street, New Haven, CT from 8pm to 10:30pm with a beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Suggested donation $10; students free. No experience necessary; all genders welcome. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1586144741463638/.
New London, Connecticut - Connecticut Storytelling Festival: Weekend storytelling festival with one dance. Web site: http://www.connstorycenter.org/.
New Milford, Connecticut: Dance at the Arion Singing Society German American Club, 411 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776-4359. Doors open at 6:30pm, dancing goes from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This dance will be part of the regular gatherings at this club. No experience necessary. Admission: $10 per person; $25 per family. Children under 10 free. Light refreshments and snacks for sale. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/232245080581329/.
New Milford - Merryall Center: Square dancing and contra dancing with instruction at 7:30pm and dancing from 8pm to 10pm at the Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT 06776. $15. Phone: 860-354-7264. Email: info@merryallcenter.org - Web site: https://www.merryallcenter.org.
Newport - String Project: Dance at various locations and times in Newport. These simple old-time dances are fun for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Web site: http://www.newportstringproject.org/.
Newton - Community Pride: Dance at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459, beginning at 7pm. Tickets: Adults: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Kids/Students/Seniors: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. A new series created by Barbara Cassidy, a multi-talented performer, and Eric Chasalow, Dean at Brandeis University. Web site: http://www.newtoncommunitypride.org.
Newtonville - Fiddle Pal Camp: Four day fiddle (and other instruments) camp in late August at the Suzuki School of Newton, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville MA. Register in advance. Camp includes one dance. Ages 9 and up. Web site: http://fiddlepal.com/massachusetts_camp.html.
Newtown, Connecticut - C. H. Booth Library: Live music and called dances for couples, families, singles and fun-seekers of all ages! From 6pm to 8pm in the library meeting room. Plus a Cookie Challenge: Bring your best homemade cookie(s) to share. "Best Cookie Award" and Door Prizes too! Lemonade and soft drinks will be provided. Registration preferred. Web site: http://www.chboothlibrary.org/.
Newtown, Connecticut - Healing Newtown: Patricia Campbell and the Reel Thing present this event designed to bring families and our community together. Traditional circle, square, and longways dances – no experience needed. The evening will include: A terrific guest caller; The Reel Thing and friends playing music for dancing; sea chanteys and other chorus songs with The Johnson Girls; and more! This is a free event for Newtown and friends of Newtown. There will be 2 donation baskets for the evening: one to benefit Healing Newtown and another fund yet to be confirmed. Come dance, sing, hold hands with friends and neighbors and new friends! Location: HealingNewtown Arts Space, 5 Queen Street, Newtown, CT 06470 from 6pm to 10pm. Web site: http://healingnewtown.org.
Newtown, Connecticut - Two Coyotes Wilderness School: This event is Open to the Public. Please share and invite your friends to this page (by clicking the INVITE button on the upper right hand of this page. The more the merrier! This is a potluck dinner event, so bring your favorite dish. People should bring ingredient labeled food and their own mess kit. Time: 6pm to 9pm. Cost FREE with suggested donation of $10 Adults and $5 for kids. (Suggested donation can only be paid in cash at the door). Location: Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Drive, Newtown, CT. RSVP - Pls. RSVP in the above Ticket Link. Donations can only be paid in cash at the door. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Bring the family. Spread the word! Web site: http://www.twocoyotes.org.
Newtown, Connecticut - Sticks and Stones Farm: Dance at the Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, CT. Dance from 3pm to 6pm. There is a suggested donation of $10/person or $20/family Web site: http://www.sticksandstonesfarm.com/.
Newtown, Connecticut - Congregational Church: Community Dance from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ath the Newtown Congregational Church, UCC, 14 West St, Newtown, Connecticut 06470. Everyone is invited: beginners, singles, couples, groups. Circles, squares, longways. No cost to attend. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/521281838404102/.
Norfolk, Massachusetts - Chilifest Hoedown: Contra and line dancing is part of the Chilifest Hoeown from 7pm to 11pm at the Norfolk Grange, 28 Rockwood Road, Norfolk. Includes a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by the Norfolk Lions Club. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkMALions/.
North Adams, Massachusetts: 3rd (generally) Friday night of each month. Dances are held at All Saints Episcopal Church Social Hall at 59 Summer Street which is basically in the big parking lot on the right side of Main Street in downtown North Adams (Main Street is one way). 7:00pm for the dancing warm-up/lesson with the actual dance running from 7:30-10:30ish. The dance is $5-$10 per person for the whole event with live music/caller and pot-luck goodies at the dance break. Please give as much as you possibly can to help us fund the use of space, band and caller. Please Bring: soft soled clean shoes for dancing to protect/respect both your feet and the floo, pot-luck goodies for the dance break like cookies, a water bottle so that we do not need to waste disposable cups. Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/songsailorstudio/home/north-adams-contra-dance.
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 Adams, Massachusetts - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Bard Bash: There is a contra dance which you are welcome to play for and/ordance from 5 until 7 PM. The dance is part of the MCLA Shakespeare club's Bard Bash which occurs from 2PM until 7PM. The Bard Bash occurs on Taconic Lawn which is a grassy area just south of Murdock Hall on Church Street above the volleyball court. If it rains, the dance will move to Venable Gym. Which is on the south end of the Quad across from the library. The rain date is May 12th. 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 Easton, Massachusetts: In Conjunction with Oakes Ames Memorial Hall and the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District, The Easton Grange 196 presents A Country Barn Dance from 7:30-10:30pm at the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows Street, North Easton, MA. Open Dancing - Prizes for Best Costume - Beer and Wine Cash Bar - Raffles - Family Friendly Event-Children 10+ welcome. Web site: http://www.eastongrange196.org.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island - Squares: Join us from 6:30- 8:30pm for a community square dance in room 200 of the Shady Lea Mill, 215 Shady Lea Road, North Kingstown, RI (a great old mill filled with artists' studios!) This is an all ages event, open to everyone! Live southern Appalachian music will be provided. Please help us make this a monthly community event by showing up, enjoying the music, and joining in the fun! Asking for a $5 donation, or sliding scale, but no one will be turned away! Come see how much fun square dancing can be! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/112669615527125/.
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).
Northampton, Massachusetts - Laurel Park Spring Festival: Dance is part of the annual festival, held (rain or shine) in and around Normal Hall, located in Historic Laurel Park, Northampton. From 1pm to 3pm there is Maypole, Morris Dancing, Music and Merriment, including Bake Sale, May Basket making, and Plant Swap area (trade your divides and overflows for some new greenery) and from 3pm to 5pm a family contra dance. Sit-in musicians welcome. Beginners welcome, dances taught, $5-10 donation is requested for the contra dance. Directions: 1 mile north of River Valley Market on King st (Rt 5) or 1/8 south (Rt 5) off Rt 91 ext 21. Web site: http://www.laurelparkassociation.org/home.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Laurel Park: Dances at Normal Hall, located in Historic Laurel Park, Northampton from 5pm to 8pm. Sliding scale donation requested, $5 - $10. Beginners welcome, dances taught. Directions: 1 mile north of River Valley Market on King st (Rt 5) or 1/8 south (Rt 5) off Rt 91 ext 21. Web site: http://www.laurelparkassociation.org/home.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Chautauqua Weekend: A contra dance is the last of the activities of this weekend (check site for more details about other events). Dance occurs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in Normal Hall in Laurel Park.$5-$10 donation requested. Beginners welcome. To see the full weekend schedule go to: Web site: http://www.laurelparkassociation.org/upcoming-events.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Center for the Arts: Barn Dance and World Music Jam Concert. Dancers welcome, listeners welcome. Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm. Tickets: $5-$10 at the door. Location: Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St, Northampton, MA 01060. Web site: http://nohoarts.org.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Community Music Center Benefit: NCMC is thrilled to announce our benefit contra dance. All ages and skill levels are welcome! The dance will be held from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Flywheel Arts Collective at 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA. There will be a beginners class from 3:00 – 3:30pm. All proceeds benefit NCMC programs and scholarship fund. General admission is $10 and child/student/senior tickets are $5. Please feel free to contact Heather Antonelli at NCMC for more information or visit our Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/630951596957809/ - Web site: http://ncmc.net/.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Parents' Center: Family dance for very young children as part of a Family Fun Night. Northampton Parents Center is having a Family Fun Night from 4 to 7 pm. Playgroup and optional potluck dinner will be from 4 to 5:15. Dessert from Herrell's for everyone will be served at 5:15. Music and a family dance will begin at 5:30. Everyone is welcome! This event is free. Northampton Parents Center is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets in Northampton. Please use the back door and public parking. Web site: http://www.northamptonparentscenter.org.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Learn to Call Contras: The basics of contra calling, from 2pm to 6pm. A mere $40 covers you, and the money will mostly go to food and musician donations at the 5th Friday contra in Greenfield! Focus will be on community building, encouraging consent-focused and inclusive dancing, and most of all creating a positive atmosphere at dancers where people can have fun, make some mistakes, and learn how to dance! Come join us and have a lot of fun! This event will be for interested parties for planning days/times/guest spot opportunities. Cost (which will be low) and logistics to be finalized in the coming weeks. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/532085290503362/.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Florence Night Out: A contra dance from 5:30pm to 7:30pm is one of the activities at this late afternoon/evening free event that celebrates community through creativity in downtown Florence, Massachusetts. FNO attracts lovers of art, music, dance, film, performance and local businesses to each event. Web site: https://florencenightout.org.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Learn to Waltz: Beginner waltz classes from 2-3pm at Dance Northampton, 492 Pleasant St, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060. This is a partner dance, but you do not need to bring a partner with you! All ages, genders, and experience levels welcome. $20 total for both prepaid, non refundable. Please sign up at https://forms.gle/eVqxvP62jsSwsD5t8 - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/356340511958501/.
Northampton, Massachusetts - Lavender Country and Folk Dancers: For the LGBTIQA community, friends and allies. No Partner or Experience Necessary. Dance at the First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main St (enter on Center St), Northampton, MA. Time: 7-10 PM. Cost: $7 - $10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. Please bring soft-soled non-street shoes to protect the wooden dance floor. Also please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other highly scented products. All dances smoke, drug and alcohol free. Affiliated with Lavender Country and Folk Dancers and Country Song and Dance Society. Web site: https://www.lcfd.org/rainbowcontra/.
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 $10 pp, $5 students, $20 family, children 12 and under free 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, check the web site 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.
Northboro, Massachusetts - Girl Scouts: Dance sponsored by the Northboro Girl Scouts at the Robert E. Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln Street, Northboro, from 6pm to 7:30pm. Great for beginners and experienced dancers, this dance is for ages five and up. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Tickets are $5 per person. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Northborough-Girl-Scouts-166524730093795/.
Northfield, Massachusetts - Stanley Wickey Pavilion: Please join us at the Stanley Wickey Pavilion in Northfield for a concert and contra dance starting at 6 PM. The more dancers the better, always. Sponsored in part by Friends of the Library and the Northfield Council on Aging. Web site: https://www.northfieldma.gov/senior-center.
Norton, Massachusetts - Wheaton College: Occasional dances at Wheaton College at various locations. Web site (sometimes, try the calendar): http://wheatoncollege.edu.
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts: Dance at the Portuguese American Club, Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs. 7 to 9 p.m. No experience or partner necessary. $10 adults, kids free. Web site: None.
Old Saybrook, Connecticut: Community dance (barn dances and square dances) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Goodwin Elementary, 80 Old Boston Post Road. Anyone who enjoys dance should give this a try. This type of community dancing is as old as our nation (in fact, older) and has often served to bring people together for an evening of entertainment and socializing. No experience is necessary as all dances are taught. Singles, couples, and families are welcome. Web site: http://www.oldsaybrookrec.com/info/default.aspx.
Orange, Connecticut - Milford Christian Church Barn Dance: Event includes best dessert contest, hayride, scavenger hunt for the kids, contra and line dancing. Family style dinner at 6pm. Location: Camp Cedarcrest in Orange, CT. Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm. $10 per adult; $5 for children eight and under. Need to reserve in advance. Limited quantities available. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/397013470369457/.
Orleans, Massachusetts: The public is invited to join re-enactors and participate in a period contra dance on the Village Green as part of the festivities connected with the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Rock Harbor. Web site: http://orleanscapecod.org.
Oxford - Grange Oxford Music and Dance: Grange Oxford Music and Dance Party at 482 Oxford Rd, Oxford, CT 06478-1233 from 7:30pm to midnight. Open to all who love and/or play acoustic/traditional music and contra dancing. This is an open music jam and we hope to include a contra dance in the beautiful Grange dance hall. It's a great hall that has worked well hosting music events over the past couple of years. There is plenty of parking and it is easily accessible on Rt 67 in Oxford. Potluck dessert and drinks - bring something to share. This is a no alcohol venue. The event is free, but we would very much appreciate it if you make a donation to the Grange when you come. This will help support its events (such as GOMAD) as well as educational programs for the farming community and others interested in permaculture, sustainable development, wellness topics, etc. Web site: None.
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/.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island - Family Dance: Family Barn Dance at the Slater Mill Labor and Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, next to the River. The festival is from noon to 5, and will include, a variety of music, performers, crafts, a petting zoo, and delicious food. Come on out, listen to some great music; dance a dance or two; see the crafts; pet the animals; and have some ice cream! It's free, and a lovely way to spend the afternoon! Web site: http://www.slatermill.org.
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 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Admission by donation, $5-$10 suggested. (Sponsored in part by Rhode Island Council on the Arts and the Kingstown Free Library). Web site: http://www.uusouthcountyri.org.
Petersham - Fourgone Conclusions Reunion: Dance at the Petersham Town Hall. Families and newcomers dance at 6pm. Dancing (contras, squares, couples) for all at 8pm. Donations gratefully accepted to pay for the hall and the band. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/327196504608207/.
Phillipston, Massachusetts - 225th Anniversary: Dance is a part of the 225th Anniversary celebration. Dance begins at 8:00pm. Web site: http://www.phillipston-ma.gov/.
Phillipston, Massachusetts - Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust: The Trust is holding a benefit contradance at Red Apple Farm from 6pm-9pm at the Red Apple Farm, which protected 103 acres next to their orchards in Phillipston in 2007, will host a benefit contradance at their events barn. Suggested donation $10-$15. Stop by early for pick-your-own apples or to hike the trails to Thousand-Acre Swamp behind the farm. Web site: http://mountgrace.org/.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts - Hancock Shaker Village: Give folk-style line dancing a whirl. Doors open at 6 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets: $10/day-of $15/Kids 12 and under free. Contra is an easy-to-learn style of dance. Location: 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield MA, 01201. Web site: https://hancockshakervillage.org/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - Swing Into Summer: The Country Dance Society Boston Centre at Pinewoods. Dance and music weekend 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 - Harmony of Song and Dance: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. Community Dance Leaders Week in the summer. Register in advance. 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.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - American Dance Musicians: The Country Dance and Song Society at Pinewoods. American Dance Musicians Week in August/September, held during the English and American Dance and Music Week. Web site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/.
Plymouth, Massachusetts - English Scottish Contra Week: Five-day, multi-dance form camp sponsored by the Country Dance Society — Boston Centre at the Pinewoods Center in Plymouth. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.cds-boston.org.
Plymouth, Massachusetts: Workshops, dances, concerts, one-shots, camper concerts, jamming, singing, swimming in two lovely ponds, relaxing, learning, and generally having fun at the Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth. Web site: http://www.tradmadcamp.org/.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island - Newport String Project: Dance from 2pm to 4pm at the Common Fence Music Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI sponsored by the Newport String Project. Come join us for a trip back to pioneer days. We'll recreate the old-fashioned barn dance with the authentic hoedowns, reels, square dances and games that the early American settlers enjoyed. Young and not-so-young, families and singles, everyone is invited. The Rusty Pickup String Band will provide the toe-tapping tunes and an experienced dance "caller: will teach you everything you need to know. It's contagious fun that few can resist. http://www.newportstringproject.org/.
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 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 - 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.
Providence, Rhode Island - Community Dance: At The Carriage House, 7 Duncan Ave from 2:00pm-4:00pm. http://www.rifiddleproject.org.
Providence, Rhode Island - West Side: Dance in Dexter Park, (corner of Parade and Hollywood street) from 6 to 8pm. Web site: https://www.wbna.org/.
Providence, Rhode Island - St. Peter's and St. Andrew's: St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Parish Hall, 25 Pomona Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908 (near Roger Williams Hospital (Bus #56 from Kennedy Plaza) will be transformed into a Dance Studio for One Night Only. Help us feed the hungry in Providence with a dance from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Admission $10/$7 for those under 16. For more information, contact Joyce Penfield - blessingway@yahoo.com or 401-369-1514. Web site: http://www.stpeters-standrews.org/events.php.
Providence, Rhode Island - Community Dance: Dances at the Mathewson Street Church, 134 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI. Admission: $8 General and $6 Seniors. Partner not needed - Beginners welcomed. Beginners' Workshop 7:30 PM Dance 8-11 PM. More information: provcomedance@gmail.com or Gene 401-588-0036 or Jack 401-632-8318. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Providence-Community-Dance-467503443374424/.
Providence, Rhode Island - Community Dance - South Side: Dances at the South Side Community Center/Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island, 393 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907. Admission: $8 General and $6 Seniors. Partner not needed - Beginners welcomed. 7:30pm to 10:30pm. More information: provcomedance@gmail.com - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/Providence-Community-Dance-467503443374424/.
Providence - Squares - Flood the Floor: Join us for Aurora Providence's (276 Westminster St, Providence, Rhode Island 02903) first ever Urban Square Dance! A night of dancing and good cheer to benefit American Red Cross Flood Relief programs. Suggested donation $15 ($10 with Student ID), no one will be turned away! Doors open at 8pm, Beginner lesson and walk-through at 7:30. Dance from 8-10:30pm. All ages and No experience necessary. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/687899278023846/.
Providence - Bell Street Chapel: Dance at the Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, from 1pm to 3pm. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds to benefit Bell Street Chapel's social justice ministry. Web site: http://www.bellstreetchapel.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).
Redding, Connecticut: Dance in the Redding Community Center to benefit Redding's Summer Concert-on-the-Green series. 7:30pm to 10:00pm. $20 in advance (by Thursday, February 28), $25 at the door. No partner necessary. Live and silent auction items. Web site: http://www.townofreddingct.org.
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: $9.00; $5 for ages 16 and under; $20 for families with children under 16; $5 for latecomers. 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 - Jammers' Dance - New Year's Eve: The Jammers are sponsoring a special dance on New Year's Eve. Dancing, singing, and dessert pot luck happening from 8pm-midnight. 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/.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts - Lisa and Jim's Potluck Contra and Waltz Party: Celebration at Goff Hall/Blanding Library from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. This is a FRAGRANCE FREE* event. Bring your friends, bring a dish to share and dance with us! If you don't wish to dance, then join us for the potluck and birthday cake. CONTACT: Lisa Lunt 401-390-1203 or Jim Babcock 631-790-6917. More information available on web site. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1697804230483741/.
Richmond, Massachusetts - Caller Class: Caller Class from 10am to 3pm at a private home in Richmond (near Lenox), Massachusetts. $35 fee includes a chili lunch. Guests are invited to bring side dishes. Register in advance by emailing Dugan at dugan@duganmurphy.com - That's when he'll tell you the address of the home where we'll be meeting. Attendance limited to 15. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/546966342520666.
Ridgefield, Connecticut - Keeler Tavern Barn: Dance to music from 1776, 1800, 1860 and 1900. Donation $15. Food, drink and moonshine (with ID). At the Keeler Tavern Barn, 132 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Co-sponsored by the Keeler Tavern History Center and the Discovery Center at Ridgefield. Web site: http://www.keelertavernmuseum.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.
Rockland, Massachusetts - Budding Talent: We are assembling a fun filled evening of contra dancing to help support the budding callers and musicians from the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance community. We encourage contra dancers from all over the Boston area community and beyond to come out in force to give support to and encourage our new talent! Without dancers, it wouldn't be a dance! Not only great fun, but your support and encouragement of our budding talent would be greatly appreciated! Location: Channing Church, 45 Webster Street, Rockland, MA 02370. Plan of events: 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Community Pot Luck dinner (all who are planning to attend - place bring home made dinner food) - we have full kitchen facilities available at the church. 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner clean up and set up for the dance. 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Dance Party - Featuring Budding callers and Musicians from the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance community (there will be a dessert pot luck about 8:30pm or so - please plan to bring something for the dessert pot luck). Admission: $5.00/person All proceeds to benefit Channing UU Church (A Welcoming & Affirming Community). We encourage car pooling from the Boston area. Please let us know if you are planning to come by contacting Chris Ricciotti at (781) 982-8042, or (617) 852-4042, or by email Ricciotti@aol.com Web site: None.
Rockland, Massachusetts - Friends Dance Party: You are welcome to invite friends and dancers from other communities as well as non-dancers who would like to try dancing - FOR FUN! This will be a relaxed get together where we can all experience a number of different dance styles together. Dances will be accessible and all will be taught. I will be using gender-free terminology in my teaching. I welcome experienced dancers as well as anyone who is newer to dancing, or if you have friends you've wanted to invite to a group to try out dancing, this will be a great time to bring them. I don't get a chance very often to share my love of all different styles of dancing and the music that goes along with is, and I'm looking for people who would enjoy exploring this with me. This is FREE - but a donation of your choosing is much appreciated for Channing UU Church. Location: Channing UU Church Rockland, MA, 45 Webster St, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/994160017352644/.
Rockport, Massachusetts - Harvest Fest: Dance may be part of the day's activities. Web site: http://www.rockportusa.com/festival-event.cfm?id=177&mk=3&ck=0&em=&ey=.
Royalston, Massachusetts - Village School: Bring the family and lanterns to join in the Annual Fall Lantern Walk. The public is invited to participate in this seasonal celebration. The evening starts at 5:00 p.m. at the school with a gathering in the dark for a bonfire, stories, and songs. Everyone will then join in a procession on Royalston Common to the Town Hall, singing and carrying glowing candle-lit homemade lanterns. Bring a lantern! A community pot luck Italian supper at the Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. will be followed by a contra dance beginning at 6:30 p.m. All over Europe, children participate in lantern walks to mark the seasonal transition in nature from light and warmth to darkness and dormancy. The Village School has adopted this custom with songs, stories, and handmade lanterns that bring light in the darkness. The contra dance will be called, and children of all ages will find it easy to join in the dances. Donations are suggested of $5 per adult, $2 per child, or $10 per family. Web site: http://villageschoolma.org.
Rutland, Massachusetts: Dances at the Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja, Finn Park Rd., Rutland Ma. It's one of the best dance floors around, with many fans to keep you cool on a warm summer night of dancing! Welcoming session at 7:30pm with dances from 8pm to 11pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/SummerContraDanceSeries.
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. Web site: none.
Salem, Massachusetts - Vintage Dances: Salem's Old Town Hall (32 Derby Square) 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 10:30 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.
Salem, Massachusetts - Resistance Ball: The Leslie’s Retreat Committee and Hamilton Hall are pleased to host the Salem Resistance Ball at 8:30 pm at Hamilton Hall. We will mark our city’s historic prelude to the events that followed in Lexington and Concord. The Ball will mark the culmination of several events celebrating the anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat. What: Fiddlers, Dancing, Victuals and Libations (Cash Bar). Attire: Formal or Creative Revolutionary Attire (dress as a revolutionary figure; Colonial, French Revolution, or perhaps, as a suffragette or an abolitionist or accent your tuxedo or gown with red, or white or blue, and don't forget to wear your dancing shoes! Tickets: $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Web site: http://hamiltonhall.org.
Sandwich, Massachusetts - 375th Birthday Bash: Dance at the Town Hall from 7pm to 9pm. This dance is not the same dance that will occur in East Sandwich on same day and time. Web site: http://sandwich375.com/bash/.
Saunderstown, Rhode Island: Community Contra Dance from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Rte. 1A. Web site: None.
Scituate, Rhode Island - Scituate High School NEED Club Contra Dance: Event at Scituate Community House, 546 W. Greenville Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857 from 8pm to 10pm. Recently we have been asking "What can one person do?" Well, it seems that there is a lot that we can do, including turning off our TVs and video games, and getting together from some real fun! The Scituate High School NEED Project is hosting a community contra dance as a fund raiser for their club and as a way for people to meet some local farmers. How do we build a local and sustainable food system? We need farmers, and they need us, the consumers. SO, come out and dance and get to know your farmers. Oh, by the way, if you are a local farmer, you dance for free. Farmers, please contact us with your info if you plan to come so we can list you in our program. Thanks!! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/723641284353046/.
Sharon, Connecticut: Join Taghhannuck Grange #100 for Squares, Contras, Polkas and Waltzes from 7pm-10pm. The Hall is located at 4 Dunbar Road, Sharon, CT. This is between Sharon and Cornwall Bridge off Route #4 behind Ellsworth Hill Farm. Square dancing is a "courtesy" recreation rather than one of competition so come and have fun no matter what level of dance you are at. Square Dances are a great place to meet people and make new friends. The suggested donation is $7.00 for Adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Refreshments will be served at the break. For directions or information call Barbara Prindle at (860) 364-5373. Web site: http://www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeID=215.
Sharon, Connecticut - Family Dance: An afternoon chance to dance for the whole family at the Taghhannuck Grange Hall (7 Dunbar Rd. Sharon, CT) from 4:00 to 5:30 dance. Followed by a finger-food pot-luck and Camp Eureka slideshow. $10/family donations to cover costs will be greatly appreciated! Please contact Debra@Motherhouse.us or 860-671-7945 for more info. Web site: http://www.campeureka.us/family-dance/.
Sharon, Massachusetts: Contra/square dance at the Congregational Church at 29 North Main Street in Sharon. The dance begins at 7pm. Web site: http://www.notjustanothercoffeehouse.org/.
Sheffield - Dewey Hall: Dance at Dewey Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield Center, MA; $10-$15 adults, $8 students and no more than $25 for families with children under 12. Potluck from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Lesson at 7:30pm. Dance from 8pm to 11pm. Suggested admission: $8/student, $10-$15 adult, $25 max for family. Web site: http://sheffieldcontradance.wordpress.com/.
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.
Sheffield, Massachusetts - Newspaper Benefit Dance: A dance to benefit the Sheffield Times will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the old barn of Hester Velmans and Peter Cherneff at 778 Hewins St. The event is a fundraiser for the Sheffield Times, a free community newsletter published by the Sheffield Association. The event is also meant to raise awareness of Sheffield's barns as part of The Year of the Barn initiative. Everyone is invited. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. The suggested donation is $20 per adult in advance, $25 at the door, $5 per child/teenager, with special family rates. Admission includes live music, dancing and food. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldAssociation.
Shelburne, Massachusetts - Fabric of Life Barnfest: Fiddle workshops, international music and dance, and contra dancing are all included as part of a wide range of activities. Event starts at 1pm at 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne Center, MA. Web site: https://www.fabric-of-life.org/festival/.
Shirley, Massachusetts: All, young and old, are invited to join in the music and dancing at the Shirley Center Town Hall at 8 p.m., for a Contra Dance sponsored by the Shirley Historical Society and the Center Town Hall Committee. Live music, introduction and instructions for contra dancing from a live caller and a good time can be anticipated. Please come, if you have never contra danced, if you have lots of experience, or if you just want to watch and listen. Web site: http://www.shirleyhistory.org.
Simsbury, Connecticut - Two Coyotes Wilderness School: This event is Open to the Public. You can bring the whole family, but you don't need to bring a dance partner. This is a potluck event, so bring your favorite finger foods. Location: Simsbury Grange, 236 Farms Village Road, West Simsbury CT 06092 from 6pm to 9pm. FREE with suggested donation of $10 Adults and $5 for kids. Being potluck finger food. Web site: http://www.twocoyotes.org.
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.
Somerville - BIDA - Armory: Dance at the Somerville Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Admission will be $7 - $15 sliding scale. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Somerville - Band Leading Workshop: Want to try leading an open band, or get a better sense of what that involves? We're going to have a contra tunes jam, but have people take turns not playing and leading the band instead. Then the December 3 open band will run on a similar system: people who want to lead can take a turn standing up in front of the band and directing. Event at 6:30pm at Jeff Kaufman's house in Somerville; write jeff@jefftk.com for directions or text 617-871-0237. About 10min from Davis or Porter; parking is limited, so if you want to reserve a space include that when asking for directions. This will be on the second floor, so there are some stairs. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/171598826757785/.
Somerville - Squares - Thunder Road Music Club: Concert and square dance at the Thunder Road Music Club and Rock n' Roll Bistro, 379 Somerville Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 from 7pm to 10:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. $5. Over 21. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/thunderroadclub/.
Somerville - Musician Workshop: Contra Rhythm and Choreography: Workshop at 1:30pm at a private Somerville residence. 1:30p - 4:30p workshop at a residence in Somerville (RSVP for location). 5:00p - 7:30p break/dinner/conversation/sound check in Porter Square, Cambridge. 7:30p - 10:30p BIDA dance in Porter Square. We'll take some dances that will be called at the BIDA dance that night, talk about possible tune matches, and explore ways that the music can work with the choreography. Through this conversation we'll touch on topics such as: ways of supporting the phrasing of the dance, tempo, creating tension and release, chord choices, rhythmic textures, groove, and whatever else comes up. Cost / Registration: $5-25 sliding scale (pay as you are able). To reserve a space, email julie@bidadance.org. (Saying "yes" on Facebook does not reserve you a space.) Let us know your name and instrument, and interests in the workshop. Space is limited, sign up early! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/117588775603713/ or http://www.bida.org.
Somerville - Sparkle: BIDA welcomes you to join us for a fabulous Friday evening at the Somerville Armory, at 191 Highland Ave, Somerville MA. Sparkle is an evening of waltzes, blues, and fusion dancing. The dance will run from 7:30-10:30 pm. The first half will feature waltzes and sweet and groovy tunes, then we'll have a break with an introductory lesson to fusion social couple dancing, blending and borrowing from waltz and blues. The second half will be DJed fusion-y-bluesy-waltzy songs you can dance your heart out to. This is a special BIDA dance with live and recorded electronic-acoustic music and club lighting (glowy clothes are fun!). As always, BIDA is an inclusive community and everyone is welcome. Admission will be $7 - $15 sliding scale. Web site: http://www.bida.org.
South Hadley, Massachusetts - Mount Holyoke: Dance at the Blanchard Great Room at Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075 from 7pm to 10pm. No experience? No problem! Drop by for easy dances with tutorials and great live music! Each dance will have a walkthrough, and lots of instruction. Bring soft-soled shoes and a water bottle, or come to watch your friends and listen to the band.(Open to Five-College Students). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/608986916172190/.
Southbridge, Massachusetts - May Day Festival: Day-long event with a variety of activities including a dance. Web site: http://www.qvcah.org.
Springfield - National Square Dance Convention: Annual Convention with a little contra dancing. Register in advance for a discount. Event may or may not have live music with the contra dancing. Web site: http://64nsdc.org/.
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/.
Stafford, Connecticut - New England Barn Dance: Dances begin at 7:30pm. "New England Barn Dance - Community Dancing at its Best". It will be in Memorial Hall, 275 Orcuttville Rd, in Stafford , CT, Corner of Rtes 19 and 319), North of Stafford Springs. Sponsored by the Stafford Arts Commission and organized by Rich Sbardella, it will be an ideal chance to bring new people of any age to enjoy themselves doing Square Dances, Appalachian Big Circle dances, and contra dance and have a great time. Everything will be taught, but it will seem much more like a real DANCE, than a lesson. Live music - Dress Casual, no experience necessary! Come with or without a partner! We hope to see you there! More Information: Rich Sbardella 860-684-3466, or richsbardella@snet.net - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/StaffordStomp/.
Stafford, Connecticut - Four Seasons by the Lake: Barn dances sponsored by the Stafford Arts Commission and Stafford Stomp at Four Seasons by the Lake, the restaurant at the Sun Valley Beach Club, 50 Old Springfield Road, Stafford, CT. Dances are free but donations are welcome and help support arts programs in Stafford. Dances begin at 7:30pm. Four Seasons by the Lake will contribute 10% of its dinner sales to the Stafford Arts Commission. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/staffordarts.
Stafford, Connecticut - Four Seasons by the Lake: Barn dances sponsored by the Stafford Arts Commission and Stafford Stomp at Stafford Community/Senior Center, 3 Buckley Highway, Stafford Springs, CT. Dances are free but donations are welcome and help support arts programs in Stafford. Dances begin at 7:30pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/staffordarts.
Stamford, Connecticut: at Stamford Senior Center, 888 Washington Boulevard Stamford, CT, 06901. All dances are suggested donation $15 (minimum $12), 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 203-372-3890 (private residence). Web site: http://www.roundhill.net/
Stamford, Connecticut - Thanksgiving Saturday: at the North Stamford Congregational Church, 31 Cascade 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 203-372-3890 (private residence). Web site: http://www.roundhill.net/
Stamford, Connecticut - MakeFest: An hour-long contra dance, starting at 1pm, is one of the many activities that are part of MakeFest at the Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904 from noon to 4:30pm. Web site: https://fergusonlibrary.org.
Storrs, Connecticut: Quiet Corner Contra Dances held on the 1st Saturday of the month at Storrs Congregational Church at 2 North Eagleville Road (Corner of Rte. 195 and North Eagleville Road). Adults: $12 Students: $6 Family (max 4): $30 (starting 2018). Information: Dave at 484.844.5203 dcannell@freeshell.org - Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QuietCornerContraDance or http://quietcornercontradance.tripod.com/.
Storrs, Connecticut: University Contra Dances held on the 1st Saturday of the month at Storrs Congregational Church at 2 North Eagleville Road (Corner of Rte. 195 and North Eagleville Road). 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/.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts - Hayloft Steppers: Barn dance at Hayloft Steppers 232 Podunk Rd, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Web site: http://www.hayloftsteppers.org/.
Sturbridge - Hayloft Barn: Barn dances at the Hayloft Barn, 232 Podunk Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 on 3rd Saturdays starting at 7:30pm. Live music, no lessons or experience necessary, no partner necessary, no special clothes needed except soft-soled shoes. Admission Adults $10-$12, under 18 $6. For more information, contact Rich Sbardella at 860-684-3466 or richsbardella@gmail.com - Web site: None.
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.
Tiverton - Sandywoods Center: Location: Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, behind the new skatepark at Bulgarmarsh Rec Area. Dance is from 7:30pm to 10pm. Wednesday dances : $8 general admission, $4 for kids 7-16 years old, $18 for families; Saturday dances: $10 adults/ $5 kids, and $20 for families. All ages and experience levels welcome. Folks new to contra dancing are especially welcome! Please bring food to share at the potluck, or perhaps something for the dessert table. Donations for the musicians and caller are encouraged and appreciated. Directions at www.sandywoodsfarm.org/directions.html - For more info, email info@sandywoodsfarm.org or call (401) 241-7349. Web site: https://sandywoods.org/concerts/.
Tiverton - Sandywoods Folk Festival: Two-day music focused festival in late May with a contra dance on Saturday night from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at the Sandywoods Concert Hall, 43 Muse Way. Web site: http://www.sandywoodsmusic.com.
Turners Falls - Upper Valley Music Festival: Events at several venues in Turners Falls during the day and evening. All proceeds from the festival will benefit for the American Cancer Society, and the $15 admission gets you in to all events all day and night long. Web site: http://www.uppervalleymusicfest.com/.
Turners Falls - Midwinter Gathering: Join us for Northeast Heritage Music Camp's Midwinter Gathering starting at 8 pm at The Rendevous, 78 3rd Street, Turners Falls, MA. Mostly music, no dance listed, socialize, concert, performers, raffle. Admission: $10 admission. Web site: http://www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com/.
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.
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts: Waltz Lesson, 7 p.m., Fanny Blair Hall, North William street, Vineyard Haven. Ballroom dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Couples or singles, $3 per person. Call 508-696-8428. Web site: None.
Wakefield, Rhode Island - Meadowbrook Waldorf School: Dance at the Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 1157 South Road, Wakefield, RI from 7pm to 9:30pm. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. The evening is open to the public and grades 9 and above are welcome. Singles welcome, no experience necessary. Web site: http://www.meadowbrookschool.com.
Wallingford, Connecticut: Dance series has ceased. 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.
Waltham, Massachusetts - Brandeis University: Dance at the Brandeis Shapiro Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room from 3-6 in the afternoon. Admission is free. Web site: None.
Wareham, Massachusetts - 4th Saturday: Contra dances at the Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham from 8pm to 11pm. New Dancer Intro Session at 7:30pm. Cost: Adults $10.00 and Students/Seniors $8.00. Food contributions towards refreshments are always appreciated. Please bring soft-soled shoes. For information call 508-317-0354 for e-mail. Facebook group. Web site: https://capecontraorg.weebly.com/wareham.html.
Warren, Rhode Island - East Bay Contra Dance: Contra dancing in Warren, RI to various callers and live bands. The dance starts at 7:30pm and ends at 10:30pm with a short break for snacks. There is usually a waltz before the break and at the end of the evening. Dances are held most first Fridays of the month at the Historic Warren Armory, 11 Jefferson Street, Warren, RI 02885. No experience necessary! Beginners and singles welcome! Alcohol Free! Admission is $10/$8 students. Web site: http://elwood70.wixsite.com/eastbaycontra.
Warren, Rhode Island - Hope and Main: Contradance/Party at Hope and Main, 691 Main St., Warren, RI from 7-10 pm. Free! Sing songs, play music and call square, contra and circle dances. Come one, come all! Web site: https://makefoodyourbusiness.org.
Warwick, Massachusetts - 250th Anniversary Gala Costume Ball: Dance from 8pm to 11pm at the Warwick Town Hall. Attendees are encouraged (not required) to come in costume from ANY period in Warwick history. Suggested donation: $5-$10. Refreshments served plus cash bar. Web site: http://www.warwickma.org.
Warwick, Massachusetts: 2nd Annual 250th Anniversary Gala Costume Ball - Dance at the Warwick Town Hall. 7pm to 10pm. A historic evening of country/contra dancing in the Warwick Town Hall. The first half will feature dances from the 18th C. and there will be modern contras during the 2nd half The dance begins at 7:00 and historic dress "from any chapter of Warwick's history" is encouraged but not required. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar. Snow date is Feb. 7. Web site: None.
Washington - Congregational Church UpLift Benefit: The First Congregational Church on the Green in Washington is to hold a traditional New England Country Dance for all ages at 7 p.m. in Wersebe Hall, as a benefit for its UpLift Project for Physical Accessibility for all at its historic Meeting House on the Green. Suggested donations are $10 for adults; $5 for children, and $25 for families. For more information, call Karen Esslinger at the parish house at 860-868-0569. Web site: http://www.firstchurchwashingtonct.org.
Washington, Connecticut - Congregational Church: Dance at the Parish House, 6 Kirby Road, Washington, CT at 7pm. Admission $10*; *Children $5, Family maximum $25. Circle, Square and Longways Dances. All dances taught/walked through - No Experience Necessary. Come with or without a partner. NOTE:6:00 p.m. pre-dance workshop for all interested musicians. Musicians attending the workshop are invited to play with the band for a portion of the dance. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/168072803354083.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Thanksgiving Day: at GraceVision United Methodist Church (비전교회), 80 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472 Join us for our annual Thanksgiving contradance. Cammy Kaynor and friends 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 $8. 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 - Web site: https://www.canadianamericanclub.com.
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/.
Watertown, Massachusetts - Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA): Introductory Workshop 7:00-7:30, Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm, Dessert Potluck during the break at the St. John's Church, 80 Mount Auburn Street. Admission: $5-10 sliding scale. Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects. Web site: http://www.bidadance.org/.
Wayland - 375th Anniversary: Dance at the Wayland Town Building Gym from 7pm – 10 pm. Admission (to cover costs of music): $10, children under 12 free. Come alone, come with your partner, come with your children – come to the Town Building Gym on Saturday October 26 and dance the night away. Children as young as seven can participate as long as parents are responsible for keeping non-dancing children out of harm’s way. Most people dress for comfort and in anticipation of vigorous exercise. Loose, light dresses or skirts or slacks or shorts – some men wear kilts. Be sure to bring a separate pair of soft-soled, comfortable shoes for dancing. Web site: http://wayland375.com.
Wellesley - Regeneration Farm: The Farm is holding a contra dance from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Alumnae Hall Ballroom, Wellesley College, 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481. Open to the Boston / Wellesley community, no experience, partner, rhythm, or athletic ability required. Entrance: Sliding scale of $3-$10. Web site: None.
Wellesley - Wellesley College: Ceili (including waltzes and polkas) at the Alumnae Ballroom, Wellesley College from 7pm to 9pm. Open to the public. Web site: http://www.wellesley.edu.
Wellfleet, Massachusetts - 250th Anniversary: As part of Wellfeet's 250th anniversary celebration there will be New England Square and Contra Dances from 7pm to 10 pm at the bandstand at the end of Wellfleet Town Pier. Free. Rain location: Wellfleet Elementary School, 100 Lawrence Rd. Web site: http://wellfleet250.org.
Wellfleet, Massachusetts - Outermost: Dance at the Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street, Wellfleet MA at 7pm. $10 donation requested, $20 maximum. More if you can, less if you can't. Web site: http://outermostcontra.org/.
Wellfleet - Squares - Town Pier: Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Town Pier. Free for all ages. Call 508-349-0314 ext 116 for more information. Web site: http://www.wellfleet-ma.gov/recreation.
Wellfleet - Corn Roast and Summer Shindig: The Wellfleet Farmers' Market sponsors a Corn Roast and Summer Shindig at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street, Wellfleet MA. The event includes a contra dance. http://wellfleetfarmersmarket.com.
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.
Wendell, Massachusetts - Swift River Elementary School: There’s going to be a special dance at the Swift River Elementary School at 201 Wendell Rd. in New Salem MA from 6 to 8 PM. The event is a fundraiser for the 6th grade's class trip, and they'd love to have folks flock to the dance. Web site: None.
West Barnstable, Massachusetts: As part of its First Friday series, First Lutheran Church, 1663 Main St Rt 6A, West Barnstable, Massachusetts 02668 will hold a contra dance from 7pm to 8:30pm. Come join us in soft-sole shoes and be ready to work off our dessert potluck with a contra dance session. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/flccapecod/.
West Brookfield, Massachusetts: There will be a contra dance at the West Brookfield Town Hall, 2 East Main Street from 6-10 pm. There is no charge, free will offerings accepted and feel free to bring a dessert to share (but none needed). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/539243476228715/.
West Cummington, Massachusetts - Parish Hall: A contradance for the whole family will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the West Cummington Parish House, Main Street, West Cummington. All dances will be taught. No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Sit in musicians are also welcome. Suggested donation is $5-$10. Information: Stull at 413-624-5013. Web site: None.
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 with valid student ID. 6:45PM-7:45PM Pot Luck Supper. 8:00PM-12:20AM 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. General admission for this special dance, including a new-dancer workshop beginning at 7:45, is $17, and $10 for students. Dance is from 8pm to 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.
West Roxbury, Massachusetts - Unitarian Universalist: Dance from 7pm to 9pm at the Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church Parish Hall, 1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA. The contra community is friendly and inclusive, and the dances themselves make a natural mixer suitable for all ages and abilities — no partner required, come as you are! Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted and help to defray the costs for the event — a $10 donation would be most welcome. Web site: https://www.tparkerchurch.org/.
West Tisbury, Massachusetts - Living Local Harvest Festival: We welcome you to join us to celebrate neighbor-to-neighbor connections, the sharing of skills and knowledge, living sustainably on Martha's Vineyard and the bounty of the Vineyard's fall harvest. Storytelling, interactive demonstrations, food events, etc. plus a contra dance on Saturday night. Web site: http://www.livinglocalmv.org/.
West Tisbury: Dance at the Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury. Doors open at 6:30pm with dancing soon after. BYOB and $5 donation for the band. Web site: None.
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 7:00pm. The dance goes from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Refreshments served. All experience levels welcome. $6 per person, FREE to students with ID.. 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: https://westford.org/pca/contra-dance/.
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 $15. 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: https://westford.org/pca/contra-dance/.
Westford, Massachusetts - Fiddle Hell: Fiddle Hell Massachusetts is a yearly gathering of fiddlers to meet, jam, learn, and have fun. It's both friendly and diverse, crossing all ages and including many traditional fiddle styles. Typically, there are about 1/3 beginners, 1/3 intermediates, and 1/3 advanced players, with many workshop and jam session choices at each level. There is very limited space for musicians other than fiddlers. However, mandolin players, violists, and cellists are welcome! Other instrumentalists, please call first to ask. Includes a contra dance on Saturday night. Web site: http://www.fiddlehell.org/.
Weston, Connecticut - Barn Dance: Barn Dance at the Norfield Grange, 12 Goodhill Road in Weston at 7pm. Come to dance, watch, listen, or eat as we spice up the winter with an old-fashioned good time! No experience necessary. Come early for chef Craig's award-winning veggie chili and corn bread, and bring a snack or dessert to share. This event is a community-building collaboration sponsored by Wakeman Town Farm and the Norfield Grange in Weston. Contribution: $10/person, $25/family - RSVP and Questions: fiddles.farms.food@gmail.com - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1452097768347259/.
Weston, Connecticut - Anniversary Barn Dance: Dinner and barn dance, starting at 7pm. Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Road, Weston. Enjoy the Grange's award-winning chili, bring an appetizer or dessert to share. RSVP - NorfieldGrange@gmail.com - $10 per person, kids under 8 free. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/norfield.grange.
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 Children's 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.
Westport, Connecticut - Westport Women's Club: Dance at the Westport Women's Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm to benefit the Wakefield Town Farm. All dances are instructed with no experience necessary. Light refreshments will be served. Proceeds benefit the ongoing renovation of the historic farmhouse at the Farm. Adults: $15; Students: $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1246557378764900/.
Westport, Connecticut - Unitarian Church: Barn dance and cake walk from 6:30 PM – 10 PM at the Unitarian Church In Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Rd, Westport, Connecticut 06880. Bring a Friend! Suggested donation - $5/child, $10/adult, $25/family. Snacks will be available for sale. BYOB for adults. Cake Donations gratefully accepted. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/272282773386658/.
Wethersfield, Connecticut: The Hartford Community Dance series. Dances are typically 7:30pm-10:30pm second Saturdays at the wood-floored, air-conditioned Griffith Academy, 275 Main Street, Old Wethersfield, CT [map]. There's a free beginners' workshop at 7:15pm. Regular admission: $12, $5 for students with ID, free for under-12 and for first-time dancers. 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 Griffith Academy (American Legion Post), 275 Main Street from 3pm to 5:30pm. Beginner lesson 2:30 to 3:00 (come a little early, and learn or practice the basics). Mini lesson on some aspect of waltz (or another popular dance style) during the band breaks. Three of every four dances are waltzes. Normal admission: $15; Students w/ID (teens & college): $7; Special events (asterisked in the "admission" column below) have different prices and are not eligible for "get in free" passes or redemption of HCD 'frequent dancer" cards. Refreshments served, all ages welcome, no partner required. Web site: http://www.hcdance.org/waltz.htm.
Wethersfield, Connecticut - Scandinavian: Monthly Sunday dances at Temple Beth Torah, 130 Main St, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109 from 3:00pm-5:30pm. All levels of dancers are welcome. Suggested but not required donation of $5-10, pay what you can. Review and Party. Live & recorded music. Local and guest teachers. Lessons in ½ hr. increments: Beginner lesson; review of last session; Basics party; Swedish lesson; Norwegian lesson; 1 hr. Party. (The Always on Sunday International Folk Dance with more Scandi dances is in same location that day, from 7-10 p.m.). Contact Charlie for more info: mandelpols@gmail.com - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scandinavian-Dance-in-CT/296884736994543.
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/.
Wilbraham, Massachusetts - Peach Blossom Festival: Family friendly country dances at the Peach Blossom Festival in Wilbraham, MA from 1:00-2:00 PM on the Great Lawn, at Fountain Park, 883 Pinkham Rd. as part of this day long event. http://www.peachblossomfestival.org/.
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.
Williamstown - Northern Berkshire: Most 3rd Fridays - 7:00PM Warm-up/Beginner's Lesson. 7:30PM-10:30ish Dance, Dance, Dance. Admission $10. First Congregational Church in Williamstown, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267. Please Bring: -soft soled clean shoes for dancing to protect/respect both your feet and the floor; -pot-luck goodies for the dance break like cookies; -a water bottle so that we do not need to waste disposable cups. You may join us for a pot-luck before the dance beginning at 6PM. Bring a dinner dish to share with all and your own table setting/silverware. Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/songsailorstudio/home/north-adams-contra-dance.
Williamstown - Callers' Workshop: If you're interested in learning to call contra, no matter what your experience level--or just can't get enough of dancing and want to be dummy dancers for our callers--come to the Callers' Workshop from 5pm to 7pm in Perry Goat Room! Web site: None.
Williamstown - 2nd Saturday: Dances at Goodrich Hall, 863 Main Street, Williams College, Williamstown, MA from 8pm to 11pm. The Williams College dancing organization, Dancing Folk, is collaborating with area contra dance organizations to invite the general public to a new 2nd Saturday contra dance series that will run at least until the end of the college school year. There is a general public door fee of $10 for this non-profit event. Williams College students dance for free. Please bring clean soft soled shoes to dance in and pot-luck cookies to share at the dance break. Web site: http://www.songsailor.com/Williamstowncontradance.
Williamstown - Northern Berkshire Community Dance: Dances at 777 Main St., Williamstown, in the Williamstown Community Preschool, formerly the Methodist Church from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $12, or $5 for students and $25 for families. Web site: https://northberkshiredance.org/.
Williamstown - Hopkins Memorial Fall Festival: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m at Hopkins Memorial Forest, 271 NW Hill Rd., Williamstown, MA. For those who are unfamiliar, this event celebrates the changing of the seasons and the bounty of our wooded landscapes, and features music, apple butter and cider production, refreshments, a canopy walkway, an active honey bee hive, and children’s activities including a crafts table. There will also be hands-on activities including traditional shake-splitting and a cross-cut saw competition, in addition to a contra dance and guided hikes. The festival is free to the public and appropriate for all ages. Web site: https://hmf.williams.edu.
Wilton - Cannon Grange: It is a guaranteed fun evening for couples, singles, and kids over 16 that enjoy Contra Dance, Reels and Jigs, and Square Dancing. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a beginner, the caller and band will walk you through every move and dance type. Join us and bring your loved ones. Tickets are on sale now for $10 per person. Buy them online ahead of time or at the door 15 minutes before the event. Reserve them by emailing or messaging the Cannon Grange. Light refreshments will be served. Time: 7 pm - 9 pm. Location: Grange Hall @ 25 Cannon Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Web site: https://cannongrange.org/.
Winchester - Camp Berger Benefit: Starts at 6pm. Come dance and eat a wonderful harvest dinner prepared by Chef Tracy. Kids: $10; Adults: $25. Space is limited, reserve your tickets now (on-line, checks by mail, checks and cash at the door). Camp Berger, 134 Wahnee Road, PO Box 181 Winchester Center, CT 06094. 860-238-7949. CampBerger@gmail.com - All Proceeds benefit the Camp Berger Scholarship Fund. Web site: http://www.campberger.com.
Windsor - Traditional and Community Dancing: Come join the fun, meet new friends and enjoy an evening off the couch! This class will teach you what you need to know to become part of New England's vibrant square, contra and community dance scenes. All are welcome and no experience or partner are necessary. Please wear soft soled shoes and bring a water bottle. Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Windsor High School Cafeteria. Free. https://www.windsoradulted.org.
Woburn - Squares: New Hot Square Dance from 8-11 PM. Come On Down and Get Your Hoedown On! It's a dance party! All dances taught. Great dance hall at Spence Farm. 41 Wyman St. Woburn, MA. Easy to get to. Plenty of parking. Please join us for the kick-off to an exciting new dance series. Web site: None.
Woodbury - Benefit Haiti - Harvesting Hope: Come dance at the Woodbury Town Hall Rte 6, Woodbury, CT to benefit Great Commission Family Home of Hope, Haiti. Great hall with excellent acoustics! 6:30pm until 9:30pm. $8 per person (kids under 5 - FREE!) $25 MAX for family. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/332533206792279/.
Woodbury, Connecticut: WOW (What’s On in Woodbury)is offering its first ever “Hoedown in the Hollow” and invites people of all ages to share in an entertaining evening of great music and square dancing. Pack a picnic, bring your family and friends and head to Hollow Park in Woodbury at 5:00 for some good ole family fun. Concert at 5pm and dance at 6:30pm For those who aren’t packing a picnic, Parker’s Sandwich Shack will be open during the event, and the Woodbury Bethlehem ASAP (Advocates for Substance abuse Prevention) will offer free sno-cones while supplies last. The event and parking are free at Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury. Web site: http://www.wowbury.org.
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 $10. Dance is from 8pm to 11pm, with International Dance during the break. Call (508) 548-6661. Web site: http://www.capecontra.org.
Woods Hole, Massachusetts - Family Folk Dancing: Local folks with kids - come dance at the Woods Hole Community Hall with Marcie Van Cleave, folk dance instructor extraordinaire. No dancing experience necessary, all dances are taught. Great fun for preschoolers to preteens, and their parents, too - attend any or all! FREE! Children ages 10 and up are welcome to come at 1:30 to learn some more advanced dances. Spread the word - open to the public! LocatIon: Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water St, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543. Web site: None.
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/.
Woodstock - LCFD Winter Weekend: Weekend of dance and music workshops and events at Senexet House. Fundraiser for Lavender Country and Folk Dancers (LCFD). Web site: http://www.lcfd.org.
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 $8–12; $6–8 for students with ID; Family Admission $18–20; Children 12 and under FREE. Newcomers receive a coupon to come back for free! Beginners' Lessons 7:00pm. Dance from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. 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.
Worcester, Massachusetts - Folk Music Festival: A contra dance is one of the activities at this day long event at the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts. Web site: http://www.worcesterart.org.
Worcester, Massachusetts - Hibernian Cultural Center: Dance at the Hibernian Cultural Center, 19 Temple Street, Worcester, Massachusetts from 7pm to 10pm. Admission $5 per foot ($10 per person). Web site: None.
Worcester, Massachusetts - Folk Orchestra: Dances on various dates, times, and locations. Check site for details. $10 per person, $5 for students, children under 12 free. Web site: http://www.worcesterfolkorchestra.com/.
Worcester, Massachusetts - Contra for a Cause: Special dance with a Beginners Workshop: 6:00-6:30pm, Contra Dance: 6:30- 8:00pm, and a Swing Dance: 8:00-9:00pm at Tilton Hall. Need to get your pre-finals “I can do this” dance on?! Come join Clark Amnesty at "Contra for a Cause,". Come for a night full of dancing, and show your support for the The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Asylum Task Force, a community-based organization in Worcester dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQI individuals who are seeking asylum in the United States. You will also have the opportunity to take part in Amnesty's global letter writing campaign, Write for Rights, which helps free political prisoners around the world! FREE for Clark Students w/ ID; $5 for Worcester Consortium Students w/ ID; $10 for non-Clark/Consortium students; $1 donation raffle to help the LGBT Asylum Task Force continue to do the amazing work they do! No previous contra dancing experience necessary. Suggested attire: socks, soft soled shoes, or just your good old feet! You can also wear a loose skirt/dress. Web site: http://www.clarku.edu or https://www.facebook.com/clarkuamnesty/.
Worcester, Massachusetts - First Baptist Church: Family friendly contra dance. No experience is necessary. Each dance begins with a walkthrough of the steps. Location: Location: 111 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609. Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm Gordon Hall. $5 per person, $10 maximum per family, college students free. Web site: http://fbc-worc.org.
This page is part of the Contrdancelinks.com web site. For more information about contra dancing, visit these other site pages:
*The Colorado link will bring you to Dancing on the Web. The Maine link will bring you to the Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts. The New Mexico link will bring you to the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society. The Utah link will bring you to Utah Contradance Information. These fine organizations and individuals already have complete listings for these states and there is no reason for me to duplicate their efforts.
**As far as I know, there are no regular dances or events in Mississippi, South Dakota or Wyoming, but I have created pages if something changes in the future.