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

(between May 18, 2013  and  May 18, 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.

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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, May 18, 2013

Fairlee, VT: Fairlee Spring Fling (12 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: The Reel & Strathspey Society of Fairlee, Vermont

Description: Dance at 7:00 p.m. Walk through at no charge at 2:30. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Note: Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (fiddle), Viveka Fox (fiddle), Terry Traub (piano & accordion)

Venue: Fairlee Town Hall: 75 Town Common Road get a map

Price: $13 for general public; $11 for RSCDS Boston Branch Members; $1 for students under 18 years of age

For more information: (802) 439-3459; (Email): de("fairleeclass", "org", "rscdsboston");

Web: www.rscdsboston.org/FairleeSFFlier.pdf

Date for 2013: Saturday, May 18

(This event (festival #375) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Brattleboro, VT: Memorial Day Dawn Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, May 26, 2013 — Monday, May 27, 2013

Description: Contra (all night)

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Gibson-Aiken Center: 207 Main Street get a map

Price: $20

For more information: (802) 257-1571; (Email): de("marylea", "net", "sover");

Web: www.dawndance.org

(This event (festival #433) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Brattleboro, VT (United States): English Before the Dawn (Dance)

Featuring: Adina Gordon ~ (DG supporter) Carol Compton ~ Rachel Clark ~ Thal Aylward ~ Trip To Norwich

Description: English dance for experienced dancers. Across the street from Dawn Dance contra starting that evening.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Advanced registration strongly encouraged due to hall size. No street shoes. No beginner’s lesson.

Venue: Brattleboro Stone Church: 210 Main St get a map

Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Price: $10 per person

For more information: (Email): de("EnglishBeforeDawn", "org", "AbsoluteRealty");

Web: www.AbsoluteRealty.org/Dance

Date for 2013: Sunday, May 26

(This event (festival #1851) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Colchester, VT: Across the Lake (11 th annual)

Multi-day event: Friday, June 7, 2013 — Sunday, June 9, 2013

Description: English Country Dance weekend with Joanna Reiner and Bare Necessities. Friday night welcome dance for all. Concurrent sessions in morning (tentative). Two concurrent Sat. afternoon workshops (1) review session for evening and (2) experienced dancers’ advanced session. Sat. night gala dress-up dance for all. Sunday breakfast with dancing.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: By advance registration only. Official registration form available on website late Feb. or early March.

Venue: Elley-Long Music Center: 223 Ethan Allen Ave. get a map

Time: Fri.8-11,Sat.11:15-12:30,1:30-4:30,8-11

Price: $TBA. Cost will be posted on our website.

For more information: (802) 899-2378; (Email): de("valandtom", "net", "myfairpoint");

Web: www.burlingtoncountrydancers.org

(This event (festival #449) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Bellows Falls, VT: Roots on the River Festival (14 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Sunday, June 16, 2013

Venue: Downtown (several locations) get a map

For more information: (802) 463-9595;

Web: www.rootsontheriver.com

(This event (festival #1346) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Johnson, VT: Northeast Heritage Music Camp (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, June 16, 2013 — Saturday, June 22, 2013

Description: Celebrating the acoustic music and folk dance traditions of New England and eastern Canada. Daytime classes and evening concerts and contra dances

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Johnson State College get a map

For more information: (Email): de("info", "com", "northeastheritagemusiccamp");

Web: www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com

(This event (festival #912) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Worcester, VT: Carolan Festival (7 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: John Mallery

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Venue: Mallery Farm get a map

Price: $10

For more information: (802) 272-2899; (Email): de("ehuntschwartz", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.carolanfestivalworcestervt.com

Date for 2013: Saturday, June 22

(This event (festival #1500) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Montpelier, VT: English Dance Traditions

Featuring: (DG supporter) Carol Compton ~ Judy Erickson ~ Susan Kevra

Description: 2-3:45pm - Intro to Longsword; 4-5pm - Performance Aspects of Morris (how to get the audience to start watching and keep watching); 5:15-6:15pm - potluck supper; 6:30-9:30pm - English country dance (with performances by local Morris team at the break).

Dance styles include: English Otherstyle Dance

Note: Bring clean, non-marking, soft-soled shoes for dancing.

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

Time: 2:00pm to 9:30pm

Price: $10 ($8 student) for Longsword & Morris afternoon; $10 ($8 student) for English country dance

For more information: (802) 899-2378; (Email): de("valandtom", "net", "myfairpoint");

Web: www.burlingtoncountrydancers.org

Date for 2013: Sunday, June 30

(This event (festival #1855) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Peacham, VT: Peacham 4th of July Dance on the 3rd of July!! (3 rd annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Peacham 4th of July Committee

Description: A family contra dance, open to all levels of dance experience. Beginners are especially encouraged to give this exciting traditional dance style a try.

Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance

Note: Open to all levels of dance experience. This is a smoke and alcohal free venue.

Venue: Peacham Town Hall (Gym upstairs in the Peacham Town Hall) : 79 Church Street get a map

Price: $By donation: Recommend $5 individual, $10 family

For more information: (Email): de("frank.miller", "net", "charter");

Web: www.peacham.net/fourthofjulyindex.php

Date for 2013: Tuesday, July 2

(This event (festival #1696) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Middlebury, VT: Middlebury Festival on the Green (35 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, July 14, 2013 — Saturday, July 20, 2013

Description: music and dances... Free concerts. Sun. 4:30pm; Mon-Fri performances noon-1pm, 7pm. 8-14 . street dance saturday

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: the Green get a map

Price: $free

For more information: (802) 388-0216; (Email): de("festival", "org", "festivalonthegreen");

Web: www.festivalonthegreen.org

(This event (festival #118) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Norwich, VT: BVD Tour

Featuring: Barbara Seppeler♫ ~ Dan Seppeler ~ Val Medve

Description: Bringing English country dance to a community near you this July.

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Clean, non-marking, soft-soled shoes.

Venue: Tracy Hall: Main Street and Church Street get a map

Time: 3pm to 6pm

Price: $Tba

For more information: (802) 685-3370; (Email): de("Todell6", "com", "juno");

Web: thayer.dartmouth.edu/~d26745m/localECD

Date for 2013: Sunday, July 21

(This event (festival #1854) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Wilder, VT: Contra on the Connecticut (12 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Floating contra dance party on the Connecticut River... from Hanover NH downriver to Wilder Picnic Area.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: call for reservations

Venue: Floating Dance get a map

For more information: (802) 333-3549; (Email): de("simon.p.dennis", "com", "gmail");

Web: www.ctriverfest.org

Date for 2013: Sunday, July 21

(This event (festival #610) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Burlington, VT: Champlain Valley Folk Festival (30 th annual) (unconfirmed)

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

Description: Music, dance and crafts-back at a beautiful lakeside location.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Waterfront Park get a map

For more information: (877) 850-0206; (Email): de("info", "org", "cvfest");

Web: www.cvfest.org

(This event (festival #505) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Killington, VT: Pipers’ Gathering (15 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, August 2, 2013 — Monday, August 5, 2013

Description: Designed for “alternative bagpipers” of all types. Instruction on Scottish smallpipes, Northumbrian smallpipes, Irish uilleann bagpipes & the many varieties of English pipes. Afternoon workshops, demos, discussions. Sat. night and Sun. night concerts by world-class instructors.

Dance styles include: Scottish Dance

Venue: Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center get a map

For more information: (802) 584-4080; (Email): de("Richard.A.Damon.III", "EDU", "Dartmouth");

Web: www.pipersgathering.org

(This event (festival #528) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Peacham, VT: Peacham Acoustic Music Festival (3 rd annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, August 16, 2013 — Saturday, August 17, 2013

— Sponsored by: Copithorn Productions

Description: A new festival in our second year with Concerts, Contra Dance,Workshops and Jam Sessions. Featured dance event is the contra dance on Friday evening featuring Rachel Nevitt calling to the music of Crowfoot. We are also planning a Family Contra Dance on Saturday afternoon - 2-4 with Chip Hedler calling and an all-star band.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Tickets limited to 180 so get’em early. Available through www.CatamountArts.org or call 802 748-2600

Venue: Peacham Town Hall (Gym upstairs in the Peacham Town Hall) : 79 Church Street get a map

Price: $13.00, (under 16 youth rate - $11.00)

For more information: (Email): de("frank.miller", "net", "charter");

Web: www.pamfest.com

(This event (festival #1639) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Pittsfield, VT: Crossroads Barn Dance (10 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Crossroads Arts Council

Description: fundraiser for Crossroads' Art in Education Program which brings performing arts to area schools: "couple dancing" featuring swing, zydeco and more.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Riverside Farm: 57 Tweed River Drive get a map

Price: $50

For more information: (802) 775-5413; (Email): de("DirectorXrds", "com", "aol");

Web: www.crossroadsarts.com

Date for 2013: Saturday, August 17

(This event (festival #859) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Randolph, VT: Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival (21 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: No Contra Dance this year, cvcmf IS happening!

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Three Stallion Inn: Stock Farm Road get a map

Price: $Free

For more information:

Web: www.centralvtchambermusicfest.org

Date for 2013: Sunday, August 25

(This event (festival #1359) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Brattleboro, VT: Labor Day Dawn Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, September 1, 2013 — Monday, September 2, 2013

Description: English (afternoon) Contra (all night)

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Venue: Gibson-Aiken Center: 207 Main Street get a map

Price: $25

For more information: (802) 257-1571; (Email): de("marylea", "net", "sover");

Web: www.dawndance.org

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Randolph, VT: New World Festival (21 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: all-day, all-weather festival of Celtic and French Canadian music and dance performed on five stages simultaneously

Dance styles include: Contra International Folk Dance

Venue: Chandler Music Hall (plus nearby venues) get a map

Price: $25

For more information: (802) 889-3246; (Email): de("happyhearts", "com", "innevi");

Web: www.newworldfestival.com

Date for 2013: Sunday, September 1

(This event (festival #181) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Norwich, VT: Hot Dance on a Fall Night

Featuring: Daron Douglas ~ (DG supporter) David Millstone ~ Karen Axelrod

Description: Challenging contras and squares for experienced dancers

Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance

Note: Experienced only; soft-soled shoes; bring snack to share for potluck dessert break

Venue: Tracy Hall: Main Street and Church Street get a map

Time: 8:00

Price: $10

For more information: (603) 448-2950; (Email): de("millstone", "net", "valley");

Date for 2013: Friday, September 20

(This event (festival #844) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Fairlee, VT: Strafford Ball (19 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Dress-up ball featuring best-beloved Playford style dances

Dance styles include: English Dance

Venue: Fairlee Town Hall: 75 Town Common Road get a map

Price: $32

For more information: (802) 222-5676; (Email): de("greg.burke", "edu", "dartmouth");

Web: thayer.dartmouth.edu/~cgl/ball

Date for 2013: Saturday, October 5

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Fairlee, VT: Oktoberfest International Dance Weekend (53 rd annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, October 11, 2013 — Monday, October 14, 2013

— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England

Description: Bulgarian dancing with Yuliyan Yordanov; South African Singing and Dancing with Larry Gordon; live music for evening dance parties each night with the Pinewoods Band.

Dance styles include: Balkan International Folk Dance

Venue: Hulbert Outdoor Center: 2968 Lake Morey Road get a map

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

Web: www.facone.org/programs/oktoberfest/oktoberfest.html

(This event (festival #231) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Brattleboro, VT: Brattleboro Playford Ball (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: English Country dance... formal or period dress encouraged

Dance styles include: English Dance

Note: Advance registration necessary

Venue: Oak Grove School get a map

Price: $26

For more information: (802) 254-9019; (Email): de("brattleboroed", "com", "gmail");

Date for 2013: Saturday, November 16

(This event (festival #276) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Essex Junction, VT: Vermont International Festival (21 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, December 6, 2013 — Sunday, December 8, 2013

Description: An international marketplace with over 40 vendors : handcrafts (clothing and accessories, home decor and gift items, pottery, wall-hangings and rugs, holiday decorations, instruments, sculptures, carvings, jewelry); ethnic food booths; and non-stop multi-cultural music and dance.

Dance styles include: International Folk Dance

Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition (Robert E. Miller Expo Center) : Route 15 and Pearl Street get a map

Price: $5

For more information: (802) 863-6713; (Email): de("vpal.folkids", "net", "verizon");

Web: www.vermontinternationalfestival.com

(This event (festival #286) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Montpelier, VT: First Night Montpelier Community Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Venue: Union School Auditorium: School St. get a map

Price: $10

For more information: (802) 229-9408;

Web: www.onionriverarts.org/welcome.shtml

Date for 2013: Tuesday, December 31

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Norwich, VT: Norwich New Year’s Eve Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: New Year’s Eve Contradance, potluck refreshments, singing at midnight.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: soft soled shoes, potluck finger-foods for the break

Venue: Tracy Hall: Main Street and Church Street get a map

Price: $15 (Under 16 and over 60 half-price)

For more information: (802) 785-4607; (Email): de("rbarrows", "edu", "cs.dartmouth");

Date for 2013: Tuesday, December 31

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Fairlee, VT: Scandinavian Ski-dance Weekend (18 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Thursday, January 23, 2014 — Sunday, January 26, 2014

Description: Cross country skiing and Scandinavian Dancing

Dance styles include: Scandinavian Folk Dance

Venue: Hulbert Outdoor Center: 2968 Lake Morey Road get a map

Price: $220

For more information: (401) 270-5431; (Email): de("tom.kringstad", "com", "nordic-home");

Web: www.nordic-home.com/skidance

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Brattleboro, VT: Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival (7 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Brattleboro Music Center

Description: A day long celebration with local and regional musicians representing various northern music traditions including Irish, Scottish, English and French Canadian. Daytime performance activities including workshops, panels, mini-concerts, pub sessions, dance band prep and family dance. the festival concludes with an evening performance.

Dance styles include: Celtic Contra Dance

Note: Space is limited. Register early.

Venue: New England Youth Theater (Neyt) : 100 Flat Street get a map

Price: $20 day, $20 evening, $35 for both

For more information: (802) 257-4523; (Email): de("info", "org", "bmcvt");

Web: www.bmcvt.org

Date for 2014: Saturday, January 25

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Burlington, VT: Honky-tonk & Zydeco Dance Party (12 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: benefit for the Cancer Patient Support Program

Dance styles include: Zydeco Dance

Venue: Sheraton-Burlington (Emerald Grand Ballroom) get a map

Date for 2014: Saturday, March 15

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Middlebury, VT: ACT’s Annual Contra Dance & Raffle Fundraiser (6 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Description: Traditional style contras, with live band and callers; beginners workshop; all levels welcome; raffle prizes & dessert buffet.

Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance

Venue: Municipal Gym: 94 Main Street get a map

Price: $5.00/ACT Registered Teen, $10.00/Person, $15.00/Couple, $25.00/Family

For more information:

Web: www.addisonteens.com

Date for 2014: Friday, March 21

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Montpelier, VT: Calling for Mud Family Contra Dance (7 th annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Montessori School of Central Vermont

Description: Celebrate mud season with us at this family-friendly Contra Dance! Come hungry -- pasta dinner to follow. Entry to the dance is $5 a person, or $15 a family, dinner is $6 per person. All proceeds benefit the Montessori School of Central Vermont.

Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance

Note: Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing.

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

Price: $5 per person/$15 per family

For more information: (802) 223-3320; (Email): de("info", "org", "mscvt");

Web: www.mscvt.org/contra-dance

Date for 2014: Sunday, March 23

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Norwich, VT: Marion Cross Family Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

— Sponsored by: Marion Cross School PTO

Dance styles include: Family Dance

Venue: Marion Cross School: 22 Church Street get a map

For more information: (Email): de("rfrench64", "com", "gmail");

Date for 2014: Friday, April 4

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