Friday, November 23, 2012
Alton, ME: Contra Dance at Happy Acres (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Happy Acres Hall
Venue: Happy Acres Hall: 3704 Bennoch Rd (Rt 16) 
Time: Beginners’ Session at 7:30pm, Dance 8-11
Price: $4/Student, $8/Adult, $20/Family
— Note: All ages welcome!
For more information: (207) 394-2363; (Email): de("greta", "com", "happyacreshall");
Web: www.HappyAcresHall.com
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays Feb-Oct
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Amherst, MA: International Dance (no dance today)
— Sponsored by: Amherst International Folkdancing
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)
— 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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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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Burlington, VT: International Dance (unconfirmed)
Featuring: Ben Bergstein leading
Venue: North End Studio: 294 North Winooski Avenue 
Time: 8-10:00
Price: $5
Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays (year round)
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Burlington, VT: Mad Robin Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Mad Robin Callers Collective
Featuring: music by Brian Perkins (Strings) and Malcolm Sanders
— Burlington’s newest dance series! Featuring callers from the local Mad Robin Callers Collective.
Venue: First Congregational Church: 38 South Winooski Avenue 
— (Come dance your turkey off!) —
Time: 7:45 - 11:00
Price: $5 - $10 sliding scale, $20 for families
— Note: All are welcome, wear soft soled shoes and be ready to shake your tail feathers!
For more information: (802) 503-1251; (Email): de("madrobincc", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.madrobincallers.org
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays (year round)
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Calgary, AB: International Dance
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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Cambridge, MA: Harvard Square English Country Dance - Beginner Friendly
— Sponsored by: Country Dance Society, Boston Centre
Featuring: Leslie Lassetter leading with music by Jean Monroe (piano, percussion) and Jonathan Gilbert
— Beginner friendly English Country Dance.
Venue: Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church: 1555 Massachusetts Ave 
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
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Carrboro, NC: Contra Dance
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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, NC: Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Triangle Country Dancers
Venue: Reality Center: 916 Lamond Ave 
Web: TCDancers.org
Generic Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round)
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Durham, NH: Seacoast Set Dancers (Celtic Dance)
— 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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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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Harrisburg, PA: Locust Lane Contra Dance in Harrisburg, PA
— 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 
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)
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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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Melbourne Village, FL: South Brevard Dancers (International and Scandinavian Dance)
— Sponsored by: South Brevard International Dancers
— International request dancing, Balkan, English, Scandinavian, whatever
Venue: Historic Community House: 6100 Hall Rd 
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)
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Milford, NH: Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Milford Recreation Dept.
Featuring: Frank Woodward and Rich Hart leading with music by Milford Musicians
Venue: Milford Town Hall 
Time: 8-11:00
Price: $7
— Note: sit ins welcome
For more information: (603) 487-2480; (Email): de("nhdancecaller", "com", "aol");
Web: recreation.milfordnh.info/events/milford_nh_contra_dances.htm
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays Jan-Oct
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Monrovia, CA: Monrovia ECD (English Dance)
— Historical and modern English Country Dance to recorded music.
Venue: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church: 122 S California Ave 
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)
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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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Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance
Venue: Irish Cultural Center: 1106 N. Central Ave 
Time: 7:30 pm
Price: $8.00, $5 for 25 years and under
For more information: (480) 893-3328; (Email): de("nieman", "net", "cox");
Web: phxtmd.org
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays Pla-Jun
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Plattsburgh, NY: Adirondack English Country Dancers (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Adirondack English Country Dancers
Featuring: Bruce Kokernot and Wendy Gilchrist leading with music by
Sharon Schenkel
— English Country dancing to recorded music
Venue: Clinton County Fairgrounds (North Country Squares Building) : Fairground Road 
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
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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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Poughkeepsie, NY: Swing Dance (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Community Dances
Venue: Poughkeepsie Tennis Club: 135 S. Hamilton St. 
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8:30
Price: $15
For more information: (845) 454-2571; (Email): de("benaburrows", "net", "usadatanet");
Web: www.hudsonvalleydance.org
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays (year round)
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Rehoboth, MA: Contra Dance
— Sponsored by: Rehoboth Country Dance Society
Featuring: Lisa Greenleaf calling with music by Amy Larkin (fiddle), Deborah Knight (piano and fiddle)
Venue: Goff Memorial Hall: 124 Bay State Rd. 
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)
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Rochester, NY: International and Folk Dance (unconfirmed)
Venue: Friends Meeting House: 84 Scio St. 
For more information: (585) 461-9266;
Generic Schedule: second & fourth 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
— 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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Sheffield, MA: Tango and Milonga (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Berkshire Tango Society
Venue: Christ Church Dance Hall: Route 7 and Maple Street 
Time: 8-1:00 am
Price: $12
For more information:
Web: www.berkshiretango.com
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays (not in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar)
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Stow, MA: Scottish Dance (unconfirmed)
Venue: Old Stow Town Hall 
Time: 8:30
For more information: (978) 897-2466;
Generic Schedule: second & fourth Fridays (year round)
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Tinmouth (Wallingford), VT: Tinmouth Contra Dance
Featuring: music by TBA
Venue: Tinmouth Community Center: 573 Route 140 
Time: 8-11:00
Price: $9 ($7 teens)
For more information: (802) 235-2718; (Email): de("brendan", "com", "brendantaaffe");
Web: www.brendantaaffe.com
Generic Schedule: third Fridays Jan-May
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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 
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
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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White Plains, NY: English Dance (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Country Dancers of Westchester
Venue: Church In The Highlands: Bryant Ave and Grandview Ave. 
Time: 7:30-10:00
Price: $12
— Note: sometimes on saturday
For more information: (914) 693-5577; (Email): de("bhuppert", "com", "juno");
Web: sites.google.com/site/cdwestchester
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays Sep-May
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White Plains, NY: English Dance
— Sponsored by: Country Dancers of Westchester
Featuring: music by Leah Barkan (piano), Mark Eisenberg (recorder), Stewart Dean (concertina) and Sue Polansky (clarinet)
Venue: Church In The Highlands: Bryant Ave and Grandview Ave. 
Time: 7:30-10:00
Price: $9
For more information: (914) 693-5577; (Email): de("bhuppert", "com", "juno");
Web: sites.google.com/site/cdwestchester
Generic Schedule: Every Thursday Sep-May
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Whitefield (North), ME: North Whitefield, Maine (Contra Dance) (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Shoestring Dance Society
— 4th Friday Dance celebrating 20 years on Rt. 126 in North Whitefield, Maine
Venue: St. Denis Parish Hall: Route 126 
Time: 8:00-11:30
Price: $8
— Note: All are welcome, all dances called, free snacks
For more information: (207) 549-3820; (Email): de("pranioshima", "com", "gmail");
Generic Schedule: fourth Fridays Apr-Feb
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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 
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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