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Folk, contra and traditional dances, festivals and other events

(on August 4, 2012 )

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Albuquerque, NM: Albuquerque Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Center: 4909-15 Hawkins NE get a map

Time: 7:30-10:30

Price: $7 members/$8 non-members

For more information: (505) 345-8041; (Email): de("folkmads", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.folkmads.org

Generic Schedule: first & third Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Branford, CT: Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: New Haven Country Dancers

Venue: Branford Community Center: 46 Church St. get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:00

Price: $10

For more information: (203) 776-1812; (Email): de("paul.mcguire", "edu", "yale");

Web: www.ctContra.com/nhcd

Generic Schedule: first, third & fifth Saturdays Sep-Jul

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Los Angeles (Zip 90049), CA: Brentwood Contra - 1st Saturday

— Sponsored by: California Dance Coop Los Angeles

Venue: Brentwood Youth House: 731 S. Bundy Dr. — (Corner of S. Bundy Dr. and San Vicente Blvd) get a map

Time: Lesson from 7:30pm - 8:00pm and Dance from 8pm - 11pm

Price: $Admission at the door $10 general, $7 for students with I.D. and CDSS members get $1 off.

— Note: Beginners welcome, all ages and experience levels too!

For more information: (626) 205-2044; (Email): de("thecontradancedude", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.caldancecoop.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Calgary Alberta, AB: Calgary Contra Dance Series (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Calgary Contra Dance Collective

— A mix of traditional and contemporary contras, East Coast, West Coast, Ontario influences.

Venue: Calgary Unitarian Universalist Church (Wickenden Hall) : 1703 1 Street Northwest get a map

Time: 8:00 pm

Price: $10.00

— Note: Beginners walk-through at 7:45 pm

For more information: (Email): de("Grizzly_sm", "com", "yahoo");

Web: calgarycontradance.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-Jun

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Carrollton, TX: North Texas Contra Dance (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: North Texas Traditional Dance Society

— American folk dancing, like the Virginia Reel, etc. Fun for all ages, no experience or partners needed. No fancy footwork, so it is easy (and fun) enough for beginners to enjoy almost immediately.

Venue: Plaza Arts Center: 1115 4th Ave get a map

Time: 8-11 pm

Price: $9 non-members, $7 members, $5 students

— Note: all ages welcome, live music, no smoking or alcohol

For more information: (972) 546-8858; (Email): de("info", "org", "nttds");

Web: www.nttds.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

Chatham, NY: Columbia County Contra Dance

Featuring: music by Russett Trio (Aldo Lavaggi (fiddle), Peter Madsen (guitar) and Mark Murphy (bass))

Venue: Morris Memorial hall: Park Row — just off Main St, get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8:30-11:00

Price: $8-10

For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "cococontra");

Web: www.cococontra.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Christchurch (New Zealand), : Regular Monthly Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Dancing Kiwis

Featuring: Bill Baritompa leading

Venue: Addington School Hall: Simeon Street get a map

Time: 7 pm

Price: $ 5

— Note: This dance is in Christchurch, New Zealand

For more information: (011) + 6433288985; (Email): de("staf186", "nz", "ext.canterbury.ac");

Web: contra.baritompa.com

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Cocoa Beach, FL: Cocoa Beach Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Cocoa Beach Contra Dance

— contra dance

Venue: Cocoa Beach Recreation Center: 321 Ramp Rd get a map

Time: 8-11 pm, beginner lesson at 7:30

Price: $8, $5 for those under 18 years old

— Note: Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes.

For more information: (321) 536-8808; (Email): de("adavies2", "com", "cfl.rr");

Web: cocoabeachcontra.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Durango, CO: Durango Colorado Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Durango Colorado Contra Dance

— We dance once per month in Durango, Colorado and dance traditional style contras, squares and circle dances.

Venue: Park Elementary School: 623 E 6th Ave get a map

Time: Beginner instruction - 7 pm, Dance - 7:30 pm

Price: $10

— Note: Everyone is welcome!

For more information: (970) 385-9292; (Email): de("PerkyPantsDance", "com", "gmail");

Web: groups.google.com/group/Durango-Contra-Dances

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

East Hanover, NJ 07936, NJ: Swingin’ Tern Dances (Contra and Square Dance)

— Sponsored by: The Folk Project

Featuring: Open Mic leading with music by Party of Three (Joe DePaolo (drums), Neil Pearlman and Lilly Pearlman (fiddle))

— More than two decades of contra dancing in northern NJ. Beginners always welcome.

Venue: First Presbyterian Church: 14 Hanover Road get a map

Time: 8 pm (7:30 beginner’s workshop)

Price: $10 per adult, $5 per student

— Note: Bring clean soft-soled shoes to change into. Nondancing children must be supervised at all times.

For more information: (973) 295-6864; (Email): de("dance", "org", "folkproject");

Web: www.folkproject.org

Generic Schedule: first & third Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Enfield, CT: Weekly Saturday Social Dance (Ballroom and other Ballroom Dance)

— Sponsored by: North American Dance Academy

— Weekly Saturday Social Dance: Free lesson from 7-8, good music, dance in a beautiful ballroom, enjoy light refreshments, BYOB, great weekly tradition, Dance professionals available for hire.

Venue: North American Dance Academy: 127 Pearl St get a map

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Price: $10

— Note: BYOB, all levels welcome, no partner needed.

For more information: (860) 891-9001; (Email): de("dance", "com", "northamericandanceacademy");

Web: www.northamericandanceacademy.com

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Falmouth, ME: GPCDS first Saturday Contra Dance (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Greater Portland Community Dance Series

— Generally High energy Contra dance series, mix of experienced and new and in-between

Venue: Falmouth Congregational Church: 267 Falmouth Rd get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:15) Dance: 8

Price: $10 (Students : $7, Children: $5, (under 5: free)

— Note: Please bring clean non-street shoes

For more information: (207) 353-9354; (Email): de("bajmagda", "com", "juno");

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

Fayetteville, NY: Syracuse Country Dancers (Contra Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Syracuse Country Dancers

Venue: United Church of Fayetteville: 310 E. Genesee Street get a map

Time: 8:00-11:00

Price: $7.00

— Note: Check website for occasional cancellations or changes in venue

For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "syracusecountrydancers");

Web: www.syracusecountrydancers.org

Generic Schedule: first & third Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

Fitzwilliam, NH: Fitzwilliam Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Tod Whittemore

Featuring: Bob McQuillen ~ Sugar River Band ~ Tod Whittemore

Description: Traditional style contra dance in Fitzwilliam Town Hall, site of frequent contra dances in the past.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Soft soled shoes

Venue: Fitzwilliam Town Hall get a map

Time: 8 - 11 Pm

Price: $8

For more information: (860) 779-6531;

Date for 2012: Saturday, August 4

(This event (festival #1403) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Fort Collins, CO: Friends of Traditional Dance (Contra Dance)

— Sponsored by: Friends of Traditional Dance

— Contra Dance

Venue: Club Tico (in City Park): 1599 City Park Dr get a map

Time: 8-11:00 (7 lesson)

Price: $9

For more information: (970) 493-8277; (Email): de("FoTD", "org", "FoTD");

Web: www.fotd.org

Generic Schedule: first, third & fifth Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Greenfield, MA: Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Friends of the Guiding Star Grange

Featuring: George Marshall calling with music by Wild Asparagus (David Cantieni (saxophone, flute, bombard, whistle), George Marshall (concertina, bodhran), Becky Tracy (fiddle), Ann Percival (piano and guitar))

Venue: Guiding Star Grange: 401 Chapman Street get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 8) Dance: 8:30

Price: $8-10

For more information: (Email): de("george", "com", "wildasparagus");

Web: www.wildasparagus.com

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Kingston, PA: Wyoming Valley Contra Dance-FolkloreSociety NEPA (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: FolkloreSociety NEPA

— traditional contras, dancing near Wilkes-Barre and Scranton

Venue: Chicory House (Church of Christ Uniting) : 190 S Sprague Ave get a map

Time: 7.00-10.00

Price: $9 for adults, $25 for families

— Note: dancing mostly 1st Saturdays (check Web page for exceptions)

For more information: (570) 333-4007; (Email): de("martin2411", "com", "yahoo");

Web: folkloresociety.org/Dancing.html

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Oct-May

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Lawrence, KS: Uptown Hoedown (Contra and Square Dance) (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: uptown hoedown

— traditional style contras and squares

Venue: lawrence senior center ballroom: Vermont St get a map

Time: 7:30pm

Price: $8 general, $3 students

For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "uptownhoedown");

Web: www.uptownhoedown.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Lincoln, NE: Contra Dance of Lincoln

— Traditional Contra with Live Band!

Venue: Antelope Park, 3130 Sumn (Auld Recreation Center) : 3130 Sumner get a map

Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm

Price: $8 for adults, $5 for students, $20 for families

— Note: Multigenerational, wear comfortable clothing

For more information: (402) 325-9450; (Email): de("chip.black", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.butchnlucy.com/contradance.html

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Margate, FL: International Dance (no dance today)

Venue: Margate Community Center get a map

Time: 1-3:30

For more information: (561) 393-8895; (Email): de("ira", "net", "copavision.comcastbiz");

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday Sep-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

DG favorite Montpelier, VT: Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Contradance Umbrella

Featuring: Will Mentor leading with music by Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), Garrett Sawyer, Max Newman (guitar, mandolin, banjo) and Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens (clarinet)

Venue: Capital City Grange: 6612 VT Rt. 12 — Northfield Rd. get a map

Time: 8:00

Price: $8

— Note: Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes

For more information: (802) 744-2851; (Email): de("ttaska", "com", "pshift");

Web: capitalcitygrange.org/contradances

Generic Schedule: first, third & fifth Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Nevada City, CA: Nevada City contra dance

— Sponsored by: Foothill Country Dancers

Featuring: music by Hot Cider

— Modern and traditional contras...

Venue: Nevada City Oddfellows Hall: 212 Spring St get a map

Time: 8 - 11 pm (newcomer orientation 7:30)

Price: $8 ($7 members)

For more information: (530) 273-3934; (Email): de("info", "org", "foothilldancers");

Web: www.foothilldancers.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays -Oct

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New Haven, CT: Tango (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Connecticut Argentine Tango Society (CATS)

Venue: Medical Arts Building: 362 Whitney Ave get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-12:00

Price: $10

— Note: Wear smooth soled shoes

For more information: (203) 874-2102; (Email): de("phelpstango", "net", "optonline");

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

New Haven, CT: Elm City Waltz (no dance today)

Venue: Undercroft Christ Church (Center for the arts) : 84 Broadway get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 8:00) Dance: 8:30-11:30

Price: $5; $3 under 21 or with Yale/other university ID

For more information: (Email): de("susan", "org", "lse");

Web: www.lse.org/waltz

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-Jul

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

New York, NY: Country Dance New York Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Country Dance New York Inc.

— Contra dance open to all

Venue: The Church of the Village: 201 W. 13th St — near 7th Ave. (enter on 13th St.) get a map

Time: 8 to 11 p.m. (beginners 7:30)

Price: $15; $12 students and members

— Note: Beginners class 7:30 - 8:00; soft-soled shoes

For more information: (212) 459-4080; (Email): de("info2", "org", "cdny");

Web: www.cdny.org

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday Sep-Jul

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Ottawa, ON: Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Old Sod

Venue: get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8:00

Price: $12 (can)

For more information: (613) 761-7582; (Email): de("jargus", "ca", "magma");

Web: ottawacontra.ca

Generic Schedule: first & third Saturdays Sep-Jun

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Palm Springs, Town of Lake Worth, FL: Palm Springs Contra (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: South Florida Contra

— traditional style contras ~ warm, fun, friendly dance

Venue: Leisure Activities Building: 226 Cypress Lane — I-95 Forest Hill Blvd. exit get a map

Time: 7:30-11:00; beginner’s session 7:30-8:00

Price: $10 at the door ($5 ages 6-18)

— Note: Please bring soft soled shoes, and a snack to share if you can.

For more information: (561) 308-8964; (Email): de("prufoxbetty", "com", "juno");

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

Peterborough, NH: Peterborough 1st Saturday Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Monadnock Folklore Society

Venue: Town House: 1 Grove St. get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:30

Price: $8

For more information: (413) 369-4369; (Email): de("zakon-anderson", "net", "comcast");

Web: www.monadnockfolk.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-Jul

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Port Angeles, WA: Contra and Square Dance (no dance today)

— A fun friendly community dance for dancers of all ages. We do a mix of contras and squares.

Venue: Black Diamond Community Hall: 1942 Black Diamond Rd get a map

Time: 7:30 Intro workshop, 8:00 - 11:00 Dance

Price: $Suggested Donation $6 to $10

For more information: (360) 457-5667; (Email): de("tom", "us", "shindler");

Web: www.blackdiamonddance.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Sep-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Port Ewen, NY: Hudson Valley English Dance

— Sponsored by: HVCD

Featuring: William Brearley leading with music by Jeanette Hancock-Huttel (violin), Katie Jeannotte (viola), Stewart Dean (concertina) and Sue Polansky (clarinet)

Venue: Reformed Church of Port Ewen: 160 Salem Street get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7) Dance: 7:30 -10:30

Price: $10 (full time students $5)

For more information: (845) 679-8587; (Email): de("SarahKessenich", "com", "aol");

Web: www.hudsonvalleydance.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

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Port Townsend, WA: Port Townsend Square Dance

— Sponsored by: Port Townsend Community Dance

Venue: Quimper Grange: 1219 Corona St get a map

Time: 7:30 Pm-11:00 Pm

Price: $6 adults, $3 youth (3-18)

For more information: (Email): de("illusionsofbanjar", "com", "gmail");

Web: ptcommunitydance.blogspot.com

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Portsmouth, NH: Beginner Night (Ballroom and other Ballroom Dance)

— Beginner Night, New and Returning Dancers

Venue: Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio: 948 Route 1 Bypass North get a map

Time: (8pm Lesson) 9-11pm

Price: $10 pp

— Note: Lesson at 8pm, Dance 9-11pm

For more information: (603) 433-2009; (Email): de("peggimorrow", "net", "comcast");

Web: portsmouthballroomdancestudio.com

Generic Schedule: first & third Saturdays (year round)

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Shepherdstown, WV: Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Shepherdstown Music and Dance

Venue: War Memorial Building get a map

Time: 8:00 pm

For more information: (304) 876-2169; (Email): de("blidgerd", "net", "frontiernet");

Web: smad.us

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Aug-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

South Amherst, MA: Amherst Assembly (English Dance) (unconfirmed)

Featuring: Graham Christian leading

Venue: Munson Library: 1046 S East St. get a map

Time: 7:30-10:30

Price: $7 (students: $5)

— Note: Bring soft-soled shoes

For more information: (413) 253-8962; (Email): de("robinhayden.o", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.amherstecd.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

South Amherst, MA: South Amherst Paneurhythmy (International Dance)

— outdoor morning spiritual exercises

Venue: Mt Pollux Conservation Area: 1403 South East St. get a map

Time: 8 am (9 am March April)

Price: $free

— Note: weather permitting

For more information: (413) 774-2232; (Email): de("shlabuke", "com", "yahoo");

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday Mar-Sep

This date (August 4, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Tamworth, NH: Contra and Square Dance (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Tamworth Outing Club

Venue: Brett Elementary School: Route 113 get a map

Time: 8:00

Price: $7

— Note: Please wear soft-soled shoes

For more information: (603) 323-8023; (Email): de("canonkelley", "com", "aol");

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday Jun-Aug

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

Watertown, MA: Canadian American Club Dance (Otherstyle Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Canadian American club

— Canadian American Dance

Venue: Canadian American Dance: 202 Arlington St get a map

Time: 8:00pm

Price: $10.00

— Note: over 21

For more information: (617) 924-9827; (Email): de("canadianamericanclub", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.canadianamericanclub.com

Generic Schedule: Every Saturday (year round)

(This date unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy; See our confirmation policy)

White Plains, NY: English Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Country Dancers of Westchester

— English country dances, live music

Venue: Church In The Highlands: Bryant Ave and Grandview Ave. get a map

Time: 8

Price: $15

For more information: (Email): de("bhuppert", "com", "juno");

Web: sites.google.com/site/cdwestchester

Generic Schedule: first & fifth Saturdays Sep-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Wyoming, OH: Cincinnati June 1st Sat monthly contra (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Cincinnati Contra Dancers

— Special June 2 Dance, no Second Saturday dance

Venue: Center for the Arts, Wyoming: 322 Wyoming Ave get a map

Time: 8:00 to 11:30 pm

Price: $7

For more information: (513) 681-4768; (Email): de("cincinnaticontradance", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.cincinnaticontradance.org

Generic Schedule: first Saturdays Jun-Jun

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