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Folk, contra and traditional dances, festivals and other events

(on September 14, 2012 )

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Gray vs Black? Some listings appear in gray text. This is an intended difference. Gray events are not quite as important as black events. Gray events may be unconfirmed, cross-references or cancelled.

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Smithtown, NY: LITMA Smithtown Contra

— Sponsored by: Long Island Traditional Music Association

— Traditional Contra

Venue: “Brush” Barn (Smithtown Historical Society Property) : 211 East Main Street get a map

Time: 8 - 11 Pm

Price: $14 / $10 for members

— Note: Lesson at 7:45

For more information: (631) 369-7854; (Email): de("chartg", "net", "optonline");

Web: www.litma.org

Generic Schedule: second Fridays Sep-Jul

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Albany, NY: Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Dance Flurry Organization

Featuring: Perry Shafran leading with music by Aldo Lavaggi, Baron Collins-Hill, Roger Kahle (guitar and mandolin)

— New England-style contra dance

Venue: Albany Elks Lodge,: 25 South Allen St., get a map

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

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Amherst, MA: International Dance

— Sponsored by: Amherst International Folkdancing

Featuring: music by Kabile Band

Venue: Masonic Lodge (aka Pacific Lodge) : 99 Main Street get a map

— (Party with Kabile!) —

Time: 7:30-10:30 (note!)

Price: $Donation

For more information: (413) 323-6330; (Email): de("cindy", "org", "amherstfolkdancing");

Web: www.amherstfolkdancing.org

Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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 get a map

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)

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

Arlington Heights, MA: FAC Friday dance (International Dance)

— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England

Venue: Park Ave Congregational Church: 50 Paul Revere Road get a map

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

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Blue Hill, ME: Blue Hill Contradance (unconfirmed)

— Longest running dance series in the state!

Venue: The Bay School get a map

Time: 6:30-7:30 Family Dance, Contra from 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Price: $3 p/p family dance (or $10 fper family) contra, $8

— Note: Family Dance with all comers band at 6:30, evening Contra starts at 8:00

For more information: (207) 735-7006; (Email): de("fionarae", "com", "hotmail");

Web: bluehillcontradance.yolasite.com

Generic Schedule: second Fridays (year round)

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

Burlington, VT: Queen City Contras

— Sponsored by: Queen City Contras

Featuring: music by Atlantic Crossing (Brian Perkins (Strings), Peter Macfarlane (fiddle, low whistle, vocals), Rick Klein (guitar), Viveka Fox (fiddle and bodhran))

Venue: Edmunds Middle School: Main St get a map

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:45) Dance: 8-11:00

Price: $8

For more information: (802) 371-9492; (Email): de("kathygruber", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.queencitycontras.org

Generic Schedule: second Fridays (year round)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

DG favorite Cambridge, MA: Harvard Square English Country Dance - Beginner Friendly

— Sponsored by: Country Dance Society, Boston Centre

Featuring: Leslie Lassetter leading with music by Barbara Pixton (bass, piano), Donna Slonim and Elaine Winic

— Beginner friendly English Country Dance.

Venue: Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church: 1555 Massachusetts Ave get a map

Time: 7:30-9:30.

Price: $7/$6 CDS members/$4 students

— Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and clean, soft-soled shoes.

For more information: (617) 744-5331; (Email): de("harvardecd", "com", "cleverthoughts");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays Sep-Jun

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Atlanta, GA: Friday Night Contra

— Sponsored by: Chattahoochee Country Dancers

Venue: Clarkston Community Center (Atlanta) : 3701 College Avenue get a map

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)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Detroit, MI: Contra Dance Central (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Central United Methodist Church

— Traditional contras, some squares, often waltzes before break and to end the evening. These dances are also LGBT and wheelchair friendly. Lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. Dances follow from 8-11 p.m. Bre

Venue: Downtown: 23 E Adams St get a map

Time: 8 p.m.

Price: $10 suggested donation

— Note: Late arrivals call number posted on door for entry.

For more information: 313-928-2950; (Email): de("jambesbull22", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.centralumchurch.com

Generic Schedule: second Fridays Oct-Mar

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Durham, NH: Seacoast Set Dancers (Celtic Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Seacoast Set Dancers

— Irish SET Dancing, lessons, called. Ceilis. Durham Unitarian church.

Venue: Durham Unitarian Church (Durham Fellowship Hall) : 20 Madbury Road get a map

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

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

Fort Worth, TX: North Texas Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: North Texas Traditional Dance Society

— American folk dancing, like the Virginia Reel, etc. No fancy footwork, so it is easy (and fun) enough for beginners to enjoy almost immediately.

Venue: Dance Connection Studio: 5519 S Hulen St get a map

Time: 7-10 pm

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

— Note: All ages welcome, no partner needed, live music, no smoking or alcohol

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

Web: www.nttds.org

Generic Schedule: fourth Saturdays Jan-Jun

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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 get a map

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)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Harrisburg, PA: Locust Lane Contra Dance in Harrisburg, PA (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association

— We dance Contras, Squares and other traditional folk dances.

Venue: Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (Social Hall) : 5501 Locust Lane get a map

Time: 8 pm - 11 pm

Price: $9.00 adults, students $4.00

For more information: (717) 770-1477; (Email): de("contradancerdave", "com", "yahoo");

Web: www.harrisburgcontra.org

Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays (year round)

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

Lancaster, NH: White Mountain Scottish Country Dancers (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: White Mountain Scottish Country Dancers

Venue: Lancaster Town Hall: 695 Main Street get a map

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Price: $By donation

For more information: (802) 751-7671; (Email): de("billtobinharp", "com", "gmail");

Web: sites.google.com/site/whitemtnscottishdancers

Generic Schedule: Every Friday Oct-Jun

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Londonderry, NH: Londonderry Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Londonderry Contra Dance

Featuring: Alice Morris leading with music by Flaire Eire

— Traditional style contras

Venue: The Londonderry Mayflower Grange: 535 Mammoth Rd get a map

Time: 8:00 pm

Price: $8.00 (seniors $5, $3 under age 12)

— Note: Welcoming session starts at 7:30 pm. DO NOT use map provided -- check address or call for info.

For more information: (603) 529-1586; (Email): de("weareampm", "net", "gsinet");

Generic Schedule: second Fridays Jan-Sep

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Melbourne Village, FL: South Brevard Dancers (International and Scandinavian Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: South Brevard International Dancers

— International request dancing, Balkan, English, Scandinavian, whatever

Venue: Historic Community House: 6100 Hall Rd get a map

Time: 7:00 pm

Price: $5

For more information: (321) 482-6818; (Email): de("john", "com", "dalypreservation");

Web: www.folkdance.org

Generic Schedule: Every Friday (year round)

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

Monrovia, CA: Monrovia ECD (English Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Historical and modern English Country Dance to recorded music.

Venue: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church: 122 S California Ave get a map

Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Price: $5 per dancer

— Note: Beginners welcome, no partner required, casual dress.

For more information: (Email): de("krisdavey", "com", "hotmail");

Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays (year round)

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

Pepperell, MA: Nashoba Valley International Folk Dancers (unconfirmed)

— International Folk Dancing

Venue: McGrath Community Center: Rtes 111 and 113 get a map

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)

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

Plattsburgh, NY: Adirondack English Country Dancers

— Sponsored by: Adirondack English Country Dancers

Featuring: Bruce Kokernot and Wendy Gilchrist leading

— English Country dancing to recorded music

Venue: Clinton County Fairgrounds (North Country Squares Building) : Fairground Road get a map

Time: 7:00-9:30

Price: $5

— Note: bring non-street shoes to dance in

For more information: (518) 563-1834; (Email): de("lylfaceem", "com", "aol");

Web: www.hillandhollowmusic.com

Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays Sep-May

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Portsmouth, NH: Ballroom Dance

— Dancing for All Levels, All Dances, All Dancers

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

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)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Rehoboth, MA: Contra Dance

— Sponsored by: Rehoboth Country Dance Society

Featuring: Sue Rosen calling with music by Bethany Waickman (guitar), Glen Loper (mandolin, banjo, percussion) and Nat Hewitt (Fiddle)

Venue: Goff Memorial Hall: 124 Bay State Rd. get a map

Time: 8-11:00

Price: $8 ($5 under 16,; $18 families)

For more information: (508)252-6375; (Email): de("shawnkendrick", "net", "comcast");

Web: www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html

Generic Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Schenectady, NY: Tri-City Folkdancers (Balkan and International Dance) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Tri-City Folkdancers

— Mostly Balkan International dancing

Venue: YWCA: 44 Washington Ave. get a map

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)

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

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. get a map

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)

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

Tunbridge, VT: Contra Dance (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Ed Larkin Dancers

— Traditional contras and quadrilles

Venue: Tunbridge Town Hall: 271 Route 110 get a map

Time: 7:30-10:30

Price: $5

— Note: All dancers and newbie’s welcome, all dances taught, refreshments at intermission

For more information: (802) 436-2444; (Email): de("clydo46", "com", "gmail");

Web: edlarkincontradancers.org

Generic Schedule: second Fridays Jan-May

(This cancellation believed correct by the Dance Gypsy;

Utica, MI: Ballroom and Tango

— Sponsored by: Argentine Tango Detroit

— A warm welcoming atmosphere lesson at 8:00 party at 9:00

Venue: Tango Suave Studio: 7758 Auburn Road get a map

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)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

Williston, VT: Ballroom Nights Classes & Dance Practice

— 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 get a map

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)

This date (September 14, 2012 ) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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