Friday, August 31, 2012
Note: Labor day weekend — some events will be cancelled. Be sure to double check!
Albany, NY: Contra Dance (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Dance Flurry Organization
— New England-style contra dance
Venue: Albany Elks Lodge,: 25 South Allen St., 
Time: 8-11:00
Price: $10 ($5 students w/ ID)
For more information: (518) 729-7791; (Email): de("peter.stix", "com", "me");
Web: www.danceflurry.org
Generic Schedule: second & fifth Fridays Sep-Jun
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Amherst, MA: International Dance (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Amherst International Folkdancing
— (Moved to Wednesdays for the summer) —
Venue: Bangs Community Center: Boltwood Walk 
Time: 7:30-10:00
Price: $Donation
For more information: (413) 323-6330; (Email): de("cindy", "org", "amherstfolkdancing");
Web: www.amherstfolkdancing.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Amherst, NH: Merrimack Ballroom, Latin, Swing Dance (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Paper Moon Dance Center
— a great mix of music, over 5,000 sq. feet of floating solid maple flooring!
Venue: Kathy Blake Dance Studios: 3 Northern Blvd 
Time: (Lesson/Workshop 7:30pm) Dance 8:15-11:15pm
Price: $Free dance with $10 lesson
— Note: Beginners to advanced dancers, all ages, light refreshments, plenty of free parking
For more information: (603) 429-1100; (Email): de("info", "com", "papermoondance");
Web: www.papermoondance.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Arlington Heights, MA: FAC Friday dance (International Dance) (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England
Venue: Park Ave Congregational Church: 50 Paul Revere Road 
Time: 8-11:00
Price: $10
For more information: (781) 438-4389; (Email): de("fac", "org", "facone");
Web: www.facone.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday Sep-Jun
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Belmont, MA: Scottish Dance (unconfirmed)
Venue: Payson Park Church (Parish Hall) : 365 Belmont Street 
Time: 8
For more information: (781) 894-7754;
Generic Schedule: first, third & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Brattleboro, VT: Brattleboro Ballroom
— Sponsored by: Shall We Dance So. VT
— Social Ballroom & Latin dance with lesson.
Venue: The Church: Main Street and Grove Street 
Time: Tue. class, 6:30pm; Fri. class & dance, 7-10pm
Price: $Tue. $10; Fri. $8
— Note: Please carry your dance shoes
For more information: (802) 579-9990; (Email): de("ray", "biz", "shallwedance");
Web: www.shallwedance.biz
Generic Schedule: first, third, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Calgary, AB: International Dance (no dance today)
Venue: Croatian Heritage Society Centre: 2845 23rd Street N.E. 
Time: 7:30-10:00
Price: $6
For more information: (403) 280-9225; (Email): de("charkow8", "net", "telus");
Web: www3.telus.net/folkdance/cff.html
Generic Schedule: Every Friday Sep-May
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Carrboro, NC: Contra Dance (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Triangle Country Dancers
Venue: Carrboro Century Center: 100 N. Greensboro St. 
Web: TCDancers.org
Generic Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Atlanta, GA: Friday Night Contra
— Sponsored by: Chattahoochee Country Dancers
Venue: Clarkston Community Center (Atlanta) : 3701 College Avenue 
Time: Lessons at 7:30p. Dance at 8:00p.
Price: $8/$9. Students 2-for-1
For more information: (404) 307-3444; (Email): de("thatrobharper", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.contradance.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Durham, NH: Seacoast Set Dancers (Celtic Dance) (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Seacoast Set Dancers
— Irish SET Dancing, lessons, called. Ceilis. Durham Unitarian church.
Venue: Durham Unitarian Church (Durham Fellowship Hall) : 20 Madbury Road 
Time: 7pm-9pm
Price: $5.00
— Note: Adults, leather sole shoes preferred. Always check website to confirm class schedule!!
For more information: (603) 749-1038; (Email): de("sue", "org", "seacoastsetdancers");
Web: www.seacoastsetdancers.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday Sep-Jun
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Gainesville, FL: International Dance (unconfirmed)
Venue: Gainesville Dance & Music Association: 308 W University Ave. 
Time: 8-11:00
Price: $3
For more information: (Email): de("folkstep", "edu", "grove.ufl");
Web: grove.ufl.edu/~folkstep
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Great Barrington, MA: Tango and Practica (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Berkshire Tango Society
Venue: Gazebo 
Time: 9-12 :00
Price: $free
For more information:
Web: www.berkshiretango.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (not in Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May)
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Greenfield, MA: Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Friends of the Guiding Star Grange
Featuring: David Kaynor leading with music by Greenfield Dance Band (David Kaynor (fiddle), Stuart Kenney (bass), Mary Cay Brass (piano, accordion), Peter Siegel (mandolin and guitar))
Venue: Guiding Star Grange: 401 Chapman Street 
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:00
Price: $8 - $10 sliding scale (or barter equivalent)
— Note: 7:30 PM workshop for beginners and others; 8:00 - 11:00 dancing for all.
For more information: (413) 367-9380; (Email): de("davidkaynor", "com", "mac");
Web: www.davidkaynor.com
Generic Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Greenland, NH: Scottish Dance (unconfirmed)
Venue: Greenland Community Parish House: Route 151 
Time: 8-10:00
For more information: (603) 773-9795; (Email): de("ljstravel", "com", "attibi");
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Groton, CT: Scottish Dance (no dance today)
Venue: St Andrew’s Church 
Time: 7:30-9:30
For more information: (860) 464-9081;
Web: www.mysticscottishdancers.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Hadley, MA: Tango (unconfirmed)
Featuring: Ivon Arroyo and Kenny Hobart leading
Venue: esTudio Tango (East Street Studios): 47 East Street 
Time: 9:30 pm-1:00 am
Price: $10
For more information: (413) 256-6120; (Email): de("info", "net", "estudiotango");
Web: estudiotango.net
Generic Schedule: last Fridays (year round)
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Ithaca, NY: Contra Dance
Venue: Bethel Grove Community Center: 1825 Slaterville Road 
Time: 8
For more information: (607) 273-8678; (Email): de("tccd", "com", "tedcrane");
Web: www.tedcrane.com/TCCD/Main.htp
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Pepperell, MA: Nashoba Valley International Folk Dancers (unconfirmed)
— International Folk Dancing
Venue: McGrath Community Center: Rtes 111 and 113 
Time: 7-9 pm
Price: $free
— Note: Always call 978-433-9874 to verify day and location of dance.
For more information: (978) 433-9874; (Email): de("nleb", "net", "verizon");
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Portsmouth, NH: Ballroom Dance
— Dancing for All Levels, All Dances, All Dancers
Venue: Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio: 948 Route 1 Bypass North 
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8:30-11:00
Price: $10 pp
— Note: 8:30-9:00 a chance to dance beginner level
For more information: (603) 433-2009; (Email): de("peggimorrow", "net", "comcast");
Web: portsmouthballroomdancestudio.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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San Diego, CA: San Diego Contra Dance; 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: San Diego Folk Heritage
— Join our Facebook Group (San Diego Contra Dancing)
Venue: Trinity United Methodist Church: 3030 Thorn Street 
Time: 8 - 11 pm
Price: $7
— Note: Beginner’s workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m.
For more information: (619) 283-8550; (Email): de("SDFH", "com", "san.rr");
Web: sites.google.com/site/sandiegocontradance
Generic Schedule: first, third & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Schenectady, NY: Tri-City Folkdancers (Balkan and International Dance) (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Tri-City Folkdancers
— Mostly Balkan International dancing
Venue: YWCA: 44 Washington Ave. 
Time: 8:30-10:45 Pm
Price: $8
— Note: Bring shoes for dancing (no street shoes) on wood floor
For more information: (518) 452-1154; (Email): de("schulzbob", "com", "aol");
Web: www.tri-cityfolkdancers.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Seattle, WA: Balkan Recreational Dancing (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Seattle Balkan Dancers
— Dancing to recorded music requests most nights with live music parties every 1-2 months
Venue: Russian Center (On Capitol Hill) : 704 19th Ave E. — Corner of 19th Ave. E. & E. Roy St. 
Time: 8:30-11:00 Pm
Price: $5.00
— Note: Teaching most nights from 7:30-8:30 (check website for schedule)
For more information: (425) 883-0332; (Email): de("danceinfo", "org", "seattlebalkandancers");
Web: www.seattlebalkandancers.org
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Utica, MI: Ballroom and Tango (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Argentine Tango Detroit
— A warm welcoming atmosphere lesson at 8:00 party at 9:00
Venue: Tango Suave Studio: 7758 Auburn Road 
Time: 8:00
Price: $Free trial with purchase
— Note: No partner needed
For more information: (586) 254-0560; (Email): de("ladytango8", "com", "yahoo");
Web: www.argentinetangodetroit.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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Virginia Beach, VA: International Dance (no dance today)
Venue: Aikido of Norfolk, Vi: 701 Baker Road 
Time: 7:30-10:00
Price: $4.00
For more information: (757) 380-6979; (Email): de("norfolk", "com", "folkdancer");
Web: www.norfolk.folkdancer.com
Generic Schedule: Every Friday Sep-May
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Williston, VT: Ballroom Nights Classes & Dance Practice (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Ballroom Nights
— Weekly ballroom dancing lessons and dance practice. Singles, couples & all levels welcome.
Venue: Ballroom Nights (Jazzercise Studio) : 59 Day Lane — Behind Guy’s Farm & Yard 
Time: 7:00-8:00 lesson 8:00-10:00 dance practice
Price: $14 lesson & dance, $10/Student $8 for practice only
— Note: Soft soled shoes.
For more information: (802) 862-2269;
Web: www.ballroomnights.com/index2.html
Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)
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