The Dance Gypsy presents

Folk, contra and traditional dance festivals and other events in Massachusetts

(between May 23, 2013  and  May 23, 2014)

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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.

Unconfirmed: A “confirmed” event has in some way been confirmed. We don’t demand a lot for confirmation, but some sort of communication that says to us "yes, that event is taking place on that date!” This is strionger than “Well, there usually are (or used to be) events on that day.”

Cross reference: When a series moves temporarily (perhapsd their regular hall is closed), there is a cross refernce, helping find the actual listing for the day.”

Cancelled: A “cancelled event” appears in places where a dancer might reasonably expect a dance — but there is none. e.g. no dance on a holiday, summer vacation or there conflict". These listings are “lined-out”

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Northampton, MA: End of Year Party and Potluck (23 rd annual)

— Sponsored by: Northampton Scottish Country Dance

Featuring: Beth Murray-Piano ~ Earl Gaddis-Fiddle

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Venue: 1st Churches: 129 Main St. — use Center St. entrance (across from the Iron Horse) get a map

Time: 5:30 PM Potluck, 7:30 PM Dance

Price: $1 and a dish for Potluck, $10 for the Dance

For more information: (413) 527-3407;

Date for 2013: Saturday, June 1

(This event (festival #1333) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Natick, MA, MA: Summerdance (5 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Natick Community Organic Farm

Description: Proceeds support the nonprofit Natick Community Organic 6-10 PM. Live contra music by fiddler Edward Wallace and keyboardist Bruce Rosen. Calling by Will Mentor. Ice cream for all during the band’s break! Cash beer and wine bar for those over 21.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: outside dance-please dress accordingly

Venue: Natick Community Organic Farm (outdoor barnyard) : 117 Eliot St. (Rte 16) get a map

Price: $15

For more information: (508) 655-2204; (Email): de("tumbrell.ncorganic", "net", "verizon");

Web: www.natickfarm.org

Date for 2013: Saturday, June 8

(This event (festival #1667) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Whately, MA: Whately Assembly (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Formal Dress English; pre registrration required

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Advance registration required. Period or formal dress suggested.

Venue: Richard and Flora’s Whately Dance Barn get a map

Price: $30

For more information: (413) 665-0484; (Email): de("florafauna", "com", "the-spa");

Web: www.whatelydancebarn.com

Date for 2013: Saturday, June 8

(This event (festival #94) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Catapult Showcase

Friday, June 14, 2013

Plymouth, MA: Swing Into Summer (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, June 14, 2013 — Sunday, June 16, 2013

Description: Your first and best chance of the year to enjoy an amazing weekend of music and dance at the gorgeous Pinewoods Camp! Hot dancing. Affordable prices.

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $171 (CDS members), 192 (non-members)

For more information: (Email): de("swingintosummer", "org", "cds-boston");

Web: swingintosummer.cds-boston.org

(This event (festival #102) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Plymouth, MA: International Dance and Music at Pinewoods (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Thursday, June 27, 2013

Description: There are 3 options for attending: all week, or Thursday - Monday (the Weekend) or Monday - Thursday (Folk Days). There are several work exchange positions available, as well as discounts for members and children. Family lottery will be March 1.

Dance styles include: International Folk Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $280-620

For more information: (781) 662-7475; (Email): de("fac", "org", "facone");

Web: www.facone.org

(This event (festival #1441) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Beverly, MA: Beantown Lindy Hop Camp (17 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Thursday, July 4, 2013

— Sponsored by: Hop to the Beat Dance Studio

Description: Beantown Camp is designed as an all-inclusive vacation — a dance immersion. World class instructors, 5 Lindy Hop tracks, Balboa, Jazz, Hip Hop and Blues mini-tracks, 4 nights live music, late night dancing, instructor performances, Soul Party, Blues Party, camp BBQ and many other fun activities. Multiple registration options to choose from, multiple housing options, 3 quality meals per day, beautiful coastal setting.

Dance styles include: Swing Dance

Venue: Endicott College: 376 Hale Street get a map

For more information: (508) 435-2363; (Email): de("info", "com", "HopToTheBeat");

Web: www.beantowncamp.com

(This event (festival #466) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Catapult Showcase

Plymouth, MA: CDSS Early Music Week at Pinewoods (59 th annual)

Multi-day event: Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Thursday, July 4, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: A week long residential workshop with recorder, viol and plucked string classes accented with English country and Renaissance dance.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Age 15 and up

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $910

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp/em

(This event (festival #459) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Plymouth, MA: English Scottish Session at Pinewoods (29 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Monday, July 1, 2013 — Friday, July 5, 2013

Description: English and Scottish country dance classes at multiple levels, step dance classes, ritual dance classes such as Morris and Longsword, the Maypole, and multiple levels of instrument and ensemble workshops. Beginners and experienced dancers and musicians both welcome!

Dance styles include: English Scottish Dance

Note: Age 13+.

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

For more information: (804) 201-5378; (Email): de("esspinewoods2012", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

(This event (festival #120) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Plymouth, MA: July 4th Weekend at Pinewoods Camp (70 th annual)

Multi-day event: Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Monday, July 8, 2013

— Sponsored by: CDS Boston Centre

Featuring: {subpart} ~ Workshop Leaders

Description: The event is at Pinewoods Camp, a traditional dance and music camp located near Plymouth, Massachusetts, featuring open-air wooden-floored pavilions for activities, and an open-air dining hall overlooking the lake. Lodgings are in small cabins and houses scattered throughout the woods. the program includes workshops in English Country dancing, Contra/squares, Cape Breton Stepping, Morris dancing, English Clogging, Longsword, Singing, Band workshop, Mumming, crafts, and more. the evening dances will be a mix of English country dances and contras and squares; these dances are preceded by 15 minutes of music for couple dancing. See website for details. www.cds-boston.org

Dance styles include: Contra English Square Otherstyle Dance

Note: This weekend is limited to those over 18 years of age. Exceptions are made on case by case basis and only if accompanied by an adult over age 24.

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $335 for CDS members, $345 for non-members

For more information: (Email): de("july4", "org", "cds-boston");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

(This event (festival #113) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

New Bedford, MA: New Bedford Summerfest Folk Festival (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, July 6, 2013 — Sunday, July 7, 2013

Description: Traditional and contemporary folk music presented in a format of showcases and multi-performer sessions; 80 juried craft and artisans, New Bedford seafood, children’s area, more

Venue: New Bedford Whaling National Park and State Pier get a map

Price: $7/day

For more information: (508) 673-8523; (Email): de("helene", "com", "barrel-of-music");

Web: www.summerfestfolkfestival.com

(This event (festival #472) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Plymouth, MA: Pinewoods Scottish Sessions (60 th annual)

Multi-day event: Friday, July 12, 2013 — Saturday, July 20, 2013

— Sponsored by: Boston RSCDS

Description: Scottish Country Dancing in the woods of Pymouth, MA. Classes during the day; dances every night. Campers stay in rustic cabins (with electric power, and with access to hot water and modern plumbing) and eat together in a communal dining hall. Enjoy swimming, canoeing, and kayaking in two ponds. Session I ($290) runs July 12-15; Session II ($390) runs July 15-20. ($630 for both.)

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Note: 18+. Advanced registration required. No partial attendance. Financial aid available.

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $290 / $390 / $630

For more information: (518) 316-1234; (Email): de("scdpinewoods2013", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.rscdsboston.org/events-pinewoods.html

(This event (festival #125) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Greenfield, MA: Green River Festival (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, July 13, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013

Dance styles include: Cajun Contra Dance

Venue: Greenfield Community College get a map

For more information: (Email): de("mariann", "org", "franklincc");

Web: www.greenriverfestival.com

(This event (festival #982) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Plymouth, MA: CDSS Family Week at Pinewoods (40 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, July 20, 2013 — Saturday, July 27, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: Family Week at Pinewoods provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in a wooded rustic environment between two ponds.

Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $875 (less for children)

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/family

(This event (festival #522) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Lowell, MA: Lowell Folk Festival (27 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, July 26, 2013 — Sunday, July 28, 2013

Description: Free! Multi-ethnic w/six outdoor stages, traditional music and dance, street parades, dance parties, ethnic foods, craft demonstrations.

Dance styles include: International Folk Dance

Venue: Throughout Downtown get a map

Price: $free!

For more information: (978) 970-5000; (Email): de("audrey_ambrosino", "gov", "nps");

Web: www.lowellfolkfestival.org

(This event (festival #141) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Plymouth, MA: CDSS Harmony Of Song & Dance at Pinewoods (3 rd annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, July 27, 2013 — Saturday, August 3, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: a week for singers who love to dance and dancers who love to sing.

Dance styles include: Contra English Square Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $875

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/fm

(This event (festival #638) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Plymouth, MA: CDSS English Dance Week at Pinewoods (80 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 3, 2013 — Saturday, August 10, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: Provides the opportunity to study and enjoy the variety of English dance and music traditions including country, morris, sword, clog, etc.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Age 15 and up

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $875

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp

(This event (festival #509) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Plymouth, MA: English Dance Musicians Course (1 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 3, 2013 — Saturday, August 10, 2013

Description: A course in playing for English country dancing for musicians of at least intermediate level.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Age 15 and up

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $895

For more information: (413) 268-7426; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp

(This event (festival #1249) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Nahant, MA: Victorian Day Weekend (22 nd annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 10, 2013 — Sunday, August 11, 2013

— Sponsored by: Nahant Historical Society, Vintage Victorian & the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Description: Saturday night “An Evening in Vienna”: Victorian Era music, dance and refreshments celebrating Nahant’s past. Live Music by Spare Parts. Formal or semi-formal dress is requested. Period dress of the 19th century is encouraged. Sunday Concert: Waltzing Through Time with Spare Parts, with Formal Tea followed by informal dancing.

Dance styles include: Vintage Dance

Note: Children are welcome if supervised, soft-soled shoes recommended. Workshop 3-5pm.

Venue: Town Hall: 334 Nahant Rd. get a map

Time: 7:00-10:30

Price: $Entire Weekend, General $40/20 student, Ball Only, General $30/15 student, Concert Only, General $15

For more information: (781) 499-2589; (Email): de("Katy", "com", "VintageVictorian");

Web: www.vintagevictorian.com/nahant.html

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Plymouth, MA: CDSS English & American Dance Week at Pinewoods (80 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 10, 2013 — Saturday, August 17, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: Rich variety of styles and traditions of dance and music

Dance styles include: Contra English Square Dance

Note: Age 15 and up

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $875

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Plymouth, MA: CDSS Campers Week at Pinewoods (34 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 17, 2013 — Saturday, August 24, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: Many of the activities are planned and led by campers, who enthusiastically initiate others in areas of their interest and expertise. Almost every day some new classes appear.

Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $775 (less for children)

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Plymouth, MA: CDSS American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods (38 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 24, 2013 — Saturday, August 31, 2013

— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society

Description: A variety of social dance classes: Contras, Squares, Tango, Swing, Kerry Sets, as well as old-time and contra music classes

Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance

Note: Age 15 and up

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $875

For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");

Web: www.cdss.org/camp

(This event (festival #517) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Plymouth, MA: Pinewoods Scottish Session II (60 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 31, 2013 — Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Description: Dancing, music playing workshops, parties, swimming.

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $265

For more information: (781) 593-5949; (Email): de("scdpinewoods2009", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.rscdsboston.org

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Plymouth, MA: Labor Day Weekend at Pinewoods (71 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 31, 2013 — Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Description: English and American dancing in the evening, daytime activities are camper-led.

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Note: Application deadline is July 15

Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd get a map

Price: $170

For more information: (781) 334-6784; (Email): de("laborday", "org", "cds-boston");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Belmont, MA: Facone Benefit Bash (24 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Dance styles include: Balkan International Folk Dance

Venue: Payson Park Church: 365 Belmont Street get a map

Price: $20

For more information: (781) 662-7475; (Email): de("fac", "org", "facone");

Web: www.facone.org

Date for 2013: Friday, September 13

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Becket, MA: The Northeast Squeeze-in (24 th annual)

Multi-day event: Friday, September 27, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013

— Sponsored by: The Northeast Squeeze-In

Featuring: Advanced Squeezers Alike ~ All in a Free-wheeling ~ Differently Each Year ~ Free Spirit that We Make Up As We Go Along ~ There Are No Paid Performers ~ we’re just in it for the fun. We welcome beginner

Description: Major accordion and concertina event with participant-lead workshops, concert, dance, lots of networking, jamming, stuff on display/sales/etc. Accommodations range from heated lodge rooms (with shared bath) to unheated cabins (with central bath building) to camping (also with access to bath building). Saturday night Contra Dance is part of the overall event with a pickup band of participants; it is not open to the public. NESI Registration opens on May 15. Discount period ends June 30. Check website for registration information, prices, etc. on or after May 15.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Send general questions to the contact email address. Send registration questions to register@squeeze-in.org

Venue: Camp Chimney Corners get a map

For more information: (Email): de("contact", "org", "squeeze-in");

Web: www.squeeze-in.org

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

New Bedford (Waterfront), MA: Working Waterfront Festival (10 th annual)

Multi-day event: Saturday, September 28, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013

Description: Working Waterfront Festival, New Bedford, MA (September 28-29, 2013). an award winning, family friendly event celebrating the history and culture of New England’s commercial fishing industry featuring live music, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, vessel and harbor tours, fisherman’s contests, author readings, film screenings, local seafood, festival bookstore, maritime artisans marketplace & more. the FREE festival presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational and fun. www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org the 2013 Festival marks the ten year anniversary of the event and provides us with an opportunity to consider how commercial fishing and coastal communities have changed over the past ten years and what lies ahead. Festival programming will offer a retrospective look at the themes explored over the past decade: Sustainability; Safety at Sea; the Future of the Industry; Women in the Industry; Preservation of Ports; Fishermen & Farmers; the Cultural Mosaic of New England’s Working Ports; Tradition & Innovation; and Narrative Tradition.

Dance styles include: Contra International Swing Otherstyle Folk Dance

Venue: Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 3: MacArthur Boulevard get a map

Time: 11 am to 7 pm

Price: $Free

For more information: (508) 993-8894; (Email): de("info", "org", "workingwaterfrontfestival");

Web: www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Greenfield, MA: Harvest Moon Jam (annual) (unconfirmed)

Dance styles include: Cajun Dance

Venue: Camp Keewanee: Glenbrook Drive get a map

Price: $20

Date for 2013: Sunday, October 13

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Becket, MA: LCFD Autumn Dance Camp (24 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, October 18, 2013 — Sunday, October 20, 2013

— Sponsored by: Lavender Country & Folk Dancers

Description: Gender Free Contras, English Country Dancing, Workshops. Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. 2 nights lodging; 6 meals. Early reigstration discount. Work exchange, and scholarship assistance available. Contras Called by Nils Fredland; Band is the Elixir; English Country Dance led by Tom Amessé.

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Note: Advance registration required; at-the-door last-minute attendees should call the registrar first

Venue: Camp Chimney Corners get a map

Price: $240

For more information: (518) 935-3913; (Email): de("camp", "org", "lcfd");

Web: www.lcfd.org/lcfd/lcfd-fall-dance-camp

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Concord, MA: Fall Favorites (21 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: English Country Dance -- Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney with Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, and Jacqueline Schwab -- Vote for 5 of your favorite dances (by October 5).

Dance styles include: English Dance

Venue: Concord Scout House: 74 Walden Street get a map

Price: $12/10 advance; $15/12 at door; $8 under 25

For more information: (781) 591-2372; (Email): de("edc", "org", "cds-boston");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

Date for 2013: Saturday, October 19

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

South Amherst, MA: English Country Dance For Advanced Dancers (annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Amherst Area English Country Dancers

Description: Challenging dances for experienced dancers (complete familiarity with dance figures necessary)

Dance styles include: English Dance

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

Price: $15

For more information: (413) 695-4192; (Email): de("duncanrsox", "com", "hotmail");

Web: www.amherstecd.org

Date for 2013: Sunday, November 3

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Greenfield, MA: Fall Frolic (18 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Friends of the Guiding Star Grange

Description: Annual FUNd raising dance sponsored by the Friends of the Guiding Star Grange. Help the Friends support the improvement of our wonderful Grange hall, as well as our other community projects. Will Mentor calling - music by Owen Marshall, Elly Marshall, Corey DiMario Bob Isaacs calling with his 2012 Callers’ Showcase Music by the Free Raisins Adina Gordon calling Music by the Gaslight Tinkers

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect our dance floor, and refrain from wearing scented products.

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

Price: $15 dance only; $20 includes FGSG membership includes admission to dance

For more information: (Email): de("friends", "org", "guidingstargrange");

Web: www.guidingstargrange.org

Date for 2013: Sunday, November 10

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Lincoln, MA: Thanksgiving Night Contra Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Smith School (Gym) : Ballfield Rd. get a map

Price: $6 for adults & students; $4 for children 10 years and under

For more information: (781) 259-0692; (Email): de("kwinchell", "net", "comcast");

Date for 2013: Thursday, November 28

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Watertown, MA: Thanksgiving Dance (35 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: a spectacular evening of contradances

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: St John’s United Methodist Church: 80 Mount Auburn St. get a map

Price: $6

For more information: (781) 665-3835; (Email): de("cammydance", "com", "gmail");

Web: mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6

Date for 2013: Thursday, November 28

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Salem, MA: Fezziwig’s Ball (5 th annual) (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Description: The third annual celebration combines caroling and Christmas fun with dancing from Charles Dickens’s lifetime, 1812-1870. Clothing from Dickens’s lifetime or modern semi-formal dress requested. Music by Spare Parts.

Dance styles include: Ballroom Contra Vintage Waltz Dance

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Note: Long skirts for ladies, no shorts, no t-shirts, please.

Venue: Old Town Hall (Second Floor) : 32 Derby Square get a map

Price: $35 general / $15 student

For more information: (617) 819-4283; (Email): de("query", "org", "vintagedancers");

Web: www.vintagedancers.org

Date for 2013: Saturday, December 14

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Brookline, MA: Israeli Dance Marathon (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 — Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Description: 10 hours of non-stop all request Israeli dancing!

Dance styles include: Israeli Folk Dance

Venue: Congregation Kehillath Israel: 384 Harvard St THIS MAP IS WRONG! get a map

Price: $10 suggested donation, children $5, students free

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

Web: www.bostoncentral.com/events/dance/p23404.php

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Melrose, MA: Christmas English Country and Contradance (30 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: A spectacular evening of old favorites from early English Country dances to Contradances; “Chestnuts” are the fare for the evening including Playford dances, Simple Gifts, Lady Walpole’s Reel, Rory O’More, couples dances and many more.

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Venue: Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church: 70 W. Emerson St get a map

Price: $Suggested donation 6

For more information: (781) 665-3835; (Email): de("cammydance", "com", "gmail");

Web: mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6

Date for 2013: Wednesday, December 25

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Belmont, MA: FAC New Year’s Eve Party (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 — Wednesday, January 1, 2014

— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England

Description: Festive attire is encouraged. Refreshments and midnight toast included.

Dance styles include: International Folk Dance

Venue: Payson Park Church (Parish Hall) : 365 Belmont Street get a map

Price: $20

For more information: (781) 438-4387; (Email): de("fac", "org", "facone");

Web: www.facone.org

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Concord, MA: New Years Eve Dance at the Concord Scout House (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: A festive New Year’s Eve Dance with Contra dances, Squares, and couple dances. (Contributions of desserts and other munchies for the 10:30 PM break are most welcome.)

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Concord Scout House: 74 Walden Street get a map

Price: $15

For more information: (617) 547-7781; (Email): de("Walter_Lenk", "net", "Comcast");

Web: www.configular.com/dance/nyeve

Date for 2013: Tuesday, December 31

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Greenfield, MA: New Year’s Eve in Greenfield (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: An evening of dance appropriate to the evening

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

For more information:

Web: www.guidingstargrange.org

Date for 2013: Tuesday, December 31

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Northampton, MA: New Year’s Day Dinner and Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Scottish Country Dance Party

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Note: Soft soled shoes

Venue: 1st Churches: 129 Main St. — use Center St. entrance (across from the Iron Horse) get a map

Price: $1 and a dish Potluck, Dance- $10 RSCDS members, $12 non-members

For more information: (413) 527-3407;

Date for 2014: Wednesday, January 1

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Greenfield, MA: Martin Luther King Weekend Dance (16 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Featuring Nils Fredland calling and Nor’easter playing. Contras, etc.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Please bring soft-soled shoes.

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

For more information: (617) 833-5569; (Email): de("noreasterdanceband", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.guidingstargrange.org

Date for 2014: Sunday, January 19

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Watertown, MA (United States): Canadian American Club (annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Canadian American Club

Description: Cape Breton Dance with Gordon Aucoin & Lloyd Carr and Rachel Reeds Admission is 10:00 Tea and Coffee served. Cash Bar.

Dance styles include: Celtic Dance

Note: Cash Bar. Over 21 years of age.

Venue: Cape Breton Dance: 202 Arlington St get a map

Price: $10.00

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

Web: www.canadianamericanclub.com

Date for 2014: Saturday, February 1

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Framingham, MA (United States): Boston Playford Ball (34 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Country Dance Society Boston Centre

Dance styles include: English Dance

Venue: Nevins Hall, Memorial Building: 150 Concord St get a map

Price: $48 / $44 if paid before Feb 1 / $25 under 25

For more information: (617) 524-8869; (Email): de("edc", "org", "cds-boston");

Web: www.cds-boston.org

Date for 2014: Saturday, March 1

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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Holliston, MA: Returning Heroes Ball (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Description: For 20 years, this annual ball has faithfully recreated a New England ballroom of the Civil War era. Civil War period dress (day or evening, civilian or military) is required.

Dance styles include: Ballroom Vintage Dance

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Note: Civil War style dress required (An acceptable substitute for gentlemen is modern black formal wear, tailcoat, not tuxedo. For women a long full skirt is acceptable.)

Venue: Holliston Town Hall: 703 Washington St. get a map

For more information: (617) 819-4283; (Email): de("query", "org", "vintagedancers");

Web: www.vintageDancers.org

Date for 2014: Saturday, March 8

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Nahant, MA: 1890s Ball (annual) (no dance today)

— Sponsored by: Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Description: period dress not required but appreciated

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Note: Formal or semi-formal attire is requested, attire of the 1890s is especially welcome.

Venue: Nahant Town Hall: 334 Nahant Road get a map

Price: $20

For more information: (781) 593-3038; (Email): de("katy", "com", "vintagevictorian");

Web: www.vintagevictorian.com

Date for 2014: Friday, March 14

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Concord, MA: Balkan Music Night (29 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England

Description: The biggest Balkan event in the area. High-energy combination of concert & marathon dance party featuring folk songs, instrumental music, participatory dance traditions from Albania. Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. After the concert, the party offers the audience a chance to learn simple, no-partner dances, refreshments, sing-alongs, and dance demonstrations. Concurrently, the Kefana offers acoustic music in an intimate space perfect for a more mellow listening experience.

Dance styles include: Balkan International Folk Dance

Venue: Friends of the Performing Arts Center: 51 Walden St. get a map

Price: $25 concert&dance; $15 dance party only Thru Mar 2; Starting Mar 3: $30 concert&dance, $20 da

For more information: (781) 438-4387; (Email): de("fac", "org", "facone");

Web: www.balkanmusicnight.com

Date for 2014: Saturday, March 22

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Mansfield, MA: New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) (70 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, April 18, 2014 — Sunday, April 20, 2014

— Sponsored by: Neffa

Description: Dance, music, singing, workshops, International Dance Performances, crafts, and food from many lands. All performers donate their talents as volunteers. One of the largest dance festivals anywhere.

Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Folk Dance

Venue: Mansfield High and Middle Schools: East Street get a map

Price: $See the ticket price list at the web site.

For more information: (617) 299-1590; (Email): de("neffamail", "org", "neffa");

Web: www.neffa.org

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Lenox, MA: Lenox Assembly (6 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, April 25, 2014 — Sunday, April 27, 2014

— Sponsored by: lenox.assembly@gmail.com

Description: Experienced English, with focus on style and teaching. Applications received by January 31, 2013 will be considered together.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Experienced only, soft soled shoes, advance registration required. Applications received by January 31, 2013 will be considered together.

Venue: Lenox Community Center: 65 Walker St. get a map

For more information: (Email): de("lenox.assembly", "com", "gmail");

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