Join us tonight (Saturday 1-1-11) for an evening of squares that contra dancers will love. (Not all squares, but a variety of dances with an emphasis on squares.) 
Calling by Tony Parkes, music by Amy Cann and friends.

Peyson Park Church
365 Belmont St
Belmont, MA

8:00pm - 11:00pm

No partner or experience necessary; instruction as needed. 

Admission $5-$10 (pay what you can). 

Be there AND be square!

Hello Dancers,

It's the first Monday Night Contra Dance of the New Year tomorrow!   
We kick off the month with Julie Metcalf & Cedar Stannistreet on  
dueling fiddles, Bethany Waickman on guitar Jack O'Connor on  
mandolin, banjo, and percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.   
Calling is our own Daniel Friedman.

We look forward to seeing those students still home for the holidays  
and some new dancers who came to the New Year's Eve dance.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow!

-----Original Message-----
From: mailinglist@... [mailto:mailinglist@...] 
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 3:58 PM
To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday

 

Please join us for our January contra dance.
 
*Join us early at 6:30 for our annual pot luck supper. *This is a
wonderful opportunity to sit down with dancers you met last fall as
well as the evening’s musicians.* Please bring a dish to share.*
 
*Tim Van Egmond *comes to us from the Pioneer Valley in western
Massachusetts. A well known and respected caller, he gives us clear
teaching and calling for beginning and experienced dancers.
Joining him from Berlin will be *The Berlin Country Orchestra*.This
nine member band joins us again to provide lively entertainment for
our dancing pleasure. Join us as they play tunes from the New England
contra music repertoire.
 
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!
Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment.
We welcome sweets and other snacks to share at the break
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
 
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

The Worcester contra dance is on Facebook! Join our group to see event
pictures and receive monthly invitations.
 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9124187118

 

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This Friday, January 7, Nils Fredland will
call for you to the rockin' music of The Figments
(Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton and Owen Morrison)
 at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

January 7 at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

**DON"T FORGET! Alternative Music Contra
Fundraiser for the Scout House on
Sat, Jan 29! http://concordscouthouse.org/

Barn Dance at New England Conservatory
Friday, Jan 21 8:30 – 10:30pm
 
Featuring music led by Eden MacAdam-Somer with the Sail Away Ladies & Friends
And calling by Will Mentor
 
Come join us to kick off the spring semester and Eden’s American Roots Ensemble.
We’ll be dancing in Brown Hall on a great wood floor.
 
This dance is open to the community and offers free admission.
We’d love to have you there!
 
Jan 21, 8:30 – 10:30pm
New England Conservatory
Brown Hall
290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
free admission
 
http://necmusic.edu/sail-away-ladies-throw-barn-dance
 
Happy New Year!!

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance features David Kaynor on fiddle, Debby  
Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion,  
and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Calling is Chris Ricciotti.  It's  
perfect dancing weather, and we look forward to seeing you at The  
Scout House!

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 14, at 8 
p.m. Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat 
Hewitt, Glen Loper, and John Cote (of Perpetual e-Motion). This is 
John's first appearance in Rehoboth, and we are happy to welcome him!

Desserts for the break are always appreciated! And many thanks to 
those dancers who brought delicious treats to the New Year's Eve 
dance!

Parking and car-pooling: A lot of snow is forecast for tonight and 
tomorrow. We will have an area around the dance hall plowed, and 
parking will also be available down the road at the church and museum 
parking lots. Bringing a flashlight to help navigate this walk would 
be advisable. Also, car-pooling is highly recommended!

PLEASE NOTE: During the winter months, if the weather should take a 
turn for the worse and snow or icy conditions should develop, a dance 
cancellation email would be sent by mid-afternoon on the day of the 
dance.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith Schrier at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about 
the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

Also, once a month the Jammers hold free community dances on Sunday 
evenings at which all dance steps are taught. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. 
precedes the dance, which goes from 7 to 9 p.m. In the event of 
inclement weather, a dance cancellation notice will be sent to those 
on the Rehoboth email list by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. 
The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, February 20.


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Sue Rosen says -

You will all have your cars dug out by Friday so drive out to Carlisle for
the potluck dinner (6:30) and dance (8:00) on January 14.  Will 
Mentor will be calling this month's dance with the Carlisle band.

Happy new year to you all!

We hope to see you there-

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Please note: there is NO DANCE at the Concord Scout House this coming Saturday (January 15th). This date was listed in several places, but the dance has been cancelled. Please pass the word.

Thanks,

Beth Parkes

Looking for a dance on Saturday, and you're not venturing to the Ralph Page 
Dance Legacy Weekend?

I'm calling at the Northborough dance with Jumpstart (Gene Albert (bass),  
Victor Troll (piano), Paul Lizotte (fiddle).

http://northborocontra.com/




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From: "beth@..." <beth@...>
To: "Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com" <Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 2:19:15 PM
Subject: [Boston-Contra] NO DANCE this Saturday night at the Concord Scout House

Please note: there is NO DANCE at the Concord Scout House this coming Saturday 
(January 15th). This date was listed in several places, but the dance has been 
cancelled. Please pass the word.

Thanks,

Beth Parkes


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Enough people have called that I am sending out this email to confirm 
that THERE WILL BE a Rehoboth contra dance tonight!

We are having the hall plowed out for the second dance in a row, and 
parking is also available down the road at the church and the 
Carpenter Museum.

This is the first time ever that plowing has been required twice in a 
season, and if you are able to contribute a dollar or two toward the 
expense, it would be greatly appreciated. However, doing so is 
neither expected nor required.

See you tonight!
Shawn



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Hello Dancers,

Clear skies for the Monday Night Contra Dance!  Come dance to the  
high-energy music of The Great Bear Trio (Andrew & Noah VanNostrand -  
fiddles, mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc., Kim VanNostrand - piano).   
This week our caller, all the way from California, is Lynn Ackerson.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

Hello all....

Reminders of upcoming Contra Dance events in Peterborough:

This Saturday Jan 22nd is the 19th Annual Snow Ball, all day contra  
dance
Dancing from Noon to Midnight with (in order of appearance)

Kathryn Wedderburn with the eclectic Dance orchestre

George Marshall and Tim VanEgmond with Swallowtail

Sarah VanNorstrand with the Great bear Trio

Nils Fredland with Elixir

Admission $22.00
Balcony Food provided by the Harrisville Morris Women


then the first Saturday of February (the 5th) will be a special  
benefit dance for Mary desRosiers and family, who lost their home in a  
fire in December

All the musicians, callers, and sound folks will be donating their  
services so that all proceeds can go to Mary and family.

The evening will start with waltzes at 7:30, then Contra dances from  
8:00 to 11:30.

Suggested admission is $10, but more is most welcome!

Last thing:  The Great Bear trio (four counting caller Sarah) is  
seeking lodging while they are on their New England tour.
Specifically they are looking for a place (places) to stay in, or  
near, New Hampshire, during the nights around the Snow Ball.
Please let us know (zakon-anderson@...) if you might be able  
to put them up for a night or more.  Thanks!





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Hello dancers:

Happy New Year all!  It's a bright sunny (but coooold) day here today.  However, the days are getting longer and winter is moving along quickly.  It's also time for the January edition of the 4th Saturday Kingston contra dance.  Here are the details:

Date:  January 22, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Tony Parkes
Band:  Nor'easter

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

WINTER WEATHER LOGISTICS:  We do sometimes cancel a winter dance in the event of bad weather.  If that happens, I will send a note to this e-mail list and also leave a message on my answering machine with that information.  If weather conditions are bad, please call before traveling long distances.

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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The Great Bear Trio are coming to our area and need housing.  Here are the specifics:

Jan 23-27 three people in two beds (Noah VanNorstrand + Andrew and Sarah VanNorstrand)
Then
Jan 27 1 bed for mom Kim (can be separate from above)

No allergies to pets; real beds or futons, please, not floors or lumpy couches.

Please reply to me and not the lists--thanks.

Lisa Greenleaf

Join us this Saturday night (January 22nd) at the Concord Scout 
House, when Rachel Shapiro will be calling to the music of 50 Fingers 
-> Julie Metcalfe and Edward  Wallace on fiddles and viola, Jim 
Guinness on winds, Debby Knight on piano, and Walter Lenk on 
mandocello. It'll be cold outside, so come help us heat up the hall.

Hope to see you there!

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Come one, come all to the double gender role free contra dance in 
Jamaica Plain this Saturday!!!

SCHEDULE:  Saturday, January 22, 2011
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm  Advanced Contra Dance
5:45 pm to 7:15 pm  Potluck Dinner
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm  Regular Evening Contra Dance
WHO:
AFTERNOON --
Caller: Linda Leslie.  Music: Caribou and Reed with Carol Bittenson, 
Barb Levine, Henry Yoshimura, and Steve Bittenson.
DINNER --
Your fabulous cooking!  Please bring a dish to share and maybe a
non-alcoholic beverage as well.
EVENING --
Caller: Bob Golder.  Music: Andy Grover and Friends with Andy Grover, 
Rebecca McCallum, and Josh van Vliet.
WHERE: First Church (UU) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission for each dance session is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what
you can for all).

We're at the First Church Unitarian Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring soft-soled shoes.

IMPORTANT: Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

http://www.lcfd.org/jp/

Directions:
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html

-Mike Miller

The snow will pass by dance time and the roads will be clear, so come out and defy the cold.  Our own Sandy Lafleur will be calling with our guest  musician, Boston-area Catherine Miller, on fiddle.  Come join us at the MILL CITY CONTRA, MANCHESTER, NH, held in an historic mill building along the Merrimack River.

Friday, January 21

Cost $8, $5 students.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: 8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jump Start (Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Victor Troll, piano; Gene
Albert, bass; Nancy Fiske, clarinet and whistles)
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

Directions to the Waumbec Mill
250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
From the South:

Get on Route 293 in Manchester
Get off at Exit 5, Granite St.
At the end of the ramp, turn Right and cross the river
At the next lights, turn left onto Commercial St.
Approx. 0.3 mile on left is Waumbec Mill.
The Mill-a-round is at the far end of the building
with an entrance on the street.
Look for the Mill-a-Round sign next to the door.


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Warm to the sound of Roaring Jelly this evening in Lexington, tonight, Friday, Jan. 21. 

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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Hello Dancers,

Looks like it's going to be another cold night on Monday. One sure  
way to escape the cold:  CONTRADANCE!

Be prepared for some great music because our band this week includes  
the duo Ari and Mia (Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle,  
http://www.ariandmiafriedman.com/), Bethany Waickman on guitar, and  
Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.

This week's caller, Sarah VanNorstrand,  has been calling regularly  
in central and western NY.  If you were at last Monday's dance you  
probably met her out on the dance floor.  Read more about her at  
http://web.me.com/evergreenfarm/Sarah_VanNorstrand/Welcome.html

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

BIDA is having another party!

January 29, 1-5
15 Windsor St.
Arlington, MA
(on-street parking available and on the 77, 79, and 350 bus lines)

Get together and play music, with an eye towards playing tunes that we're planning on playing for the February 13th open band dance. We'll start with a lunch potluck at 1pm sharp and plan to start playing tunes about 1:30 or 2pm. Bring instruments to play and food to share! We'll have copies of music available for those who want it, but please bring copies of the Portland collection if you have them.

Tunes and Sets:
...
Julia Delaney (Dm) / Brenda Stubbert's (Am) / Frank's Reel (A)
Gaspe Reel (D) / Bus Stop (Am) / The Reconciliation (A)
Tamlin (Dm) / Catharsis (Gm)
Maison de Glace (D/Bm) / Morrison's (Em) / All the Rage (E)
Jamie Allen (G) / On the Danforth (A)
Indian Point (Em) / Star Above the Garter (G) / Calliope House (E)
Sandy Boys (A) / Kitchen Girl (A/Am)

Far From Home (G)
Shenandoah Falls (A)
Around the Horn (G)
Irishman's Heart to the Ladies (A)
Lady Anne Montgomery (D)
Coleman's March (D)
Out on the Ocean (G)
Old Gray Cat (Em)
Wild One (Dm)
Hundred Pipers (A)
Evil Diane (A)
The Wren (Bm)
Cooley's Reel (Em)
Kesh Jig (G)
Liza Jane (A)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 28, at 8 
p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Alden 
Robinson, Mark Roberts, and Bruce Rosen.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

PLEASE NOTE: If the weather should take a turn for the worse and snow 
or icy conditions should develop, a dance cancellation email will be 
sent by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance.

Parking: During the winter months, an area around the dance hall will 
be plowed, and parking will also be available down the road at the 
church and museum parking lots.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, February 20.

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Scout House Fundraiser Alternative Music Contra + Silent Auction
Lisa Greenleaf calling to groove, electric celtic, pop, rock and more

Saturday January 29  7:30-11:00  
$15 adult/ 21 and under: $10  If you bought a limited edition T shirt, wear it for free admission.

 > The dance starts at 7:30!

>  Auction bidding from 7:00-9:25PM  *Bring your checkbook*

> We have enough donations—no more accepted at this point.  If you have an item, save it for next year.

> Cool stuff at the auction: 
	• Dance Flurry weekend pass
	• Amazing baked goods (chocolate bombe for 12!)
	• Lessons: blacksmithing, dancing, music
	• Beautiful handmade art, craft, & jewelry
	• Lots more!

> Donors: Thank you for your donations.  Your donation, however, does not include free admission (it’s a fundraiser, remember).

Come on out and Rock The House!

Hello Dancers,

Say goodbye to a cold, white January with red hot music.  This Monday  
we dance to the sizzling sounds of Perpetual e-Motion!!!!! (Ed Howe -  
5-string electronic violin, John Cote' - synthesized electric guitar,  
didgeridoo and foot percussion).  This band synthesizes electronic  
and traditional dance music, creating lush and complex orchestrations  
that defy what one would expect from just two people.  Our caller  
will be Jeff Petrovitch, who frequently calls with this unique band.

NOTE:  The evening will include special lighting effects, but NO  
FLASHING BRIGHT LIGHTS.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

Thank you dancers--the recent Scout House contra/silent auction 
fundraiser was a smashing success. The total from dance admissions, 
silent auction and limited edition T-shirt sales was over $7000.

A very warm THANK YOU to all of the talented donors who
offered amazing crafts, services and baked goods. Bidding
wars developed over several items including the tins of fudge,
Terry and Sally's tote bags and the dancer goody bag.

If you bought a service and need more information,
please feel free to contact Robin Humes,  who will connect you
with the right person.

BIG thanks to Mark Jones for sound, Terry Huffaker for admissions, 
Robin Humes for the silent auction, Drew Stevens and David Way 
for clean up, and  Michael Huffacker and John Wasser for on-the-spot 
problem solving all evening. There were lots more folks who 
helped out, too--thank you!

We appreciate all of you for coming out and supporting
the Scout House. May we continue to enjoy fine
community events in that great hall.

Lisa Greenleaf

This Friday, February 4, Emily Troll, Owen Marshall
and Glen Loper play for you to the stellar calling of Dan Pearl 
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Friday at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Reminder: Contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, February 5 

Jim Gregory will call traditional contra and square dances this 
Saturday, February 5,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, 
MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.

All dances are taught. Plus, Jim will provide pre-dance instruction for 
beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a 
partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 
miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 
per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend 
the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-855-4419 or check online at our web site: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there! 



      

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Dancers,

Due to the forecast -- up to 1/4" of ice due to freezing rain -- we are
canceling tonight's dance at the Peterborough Town House in New Hampshire.
This dance was to be a benefit for Mary DesRosiers who lost her home to a
fire in November. The benefit contra dance will be rescheduled for another
date but in the meantime, plan to attend the Coffee House in Nelson next
Sunday and the Lui Collins/Garnet Rogers/Animaterra concert on Saturday,
March 19th in Peterborough.

More information at http://www.monadnockfolk.org and
http://www.marydesrosiers.com, including ways to donate directly.

Please help to spread the word.

Best,
Lisa


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Due to inclement weather (it's starting to ice up out here), tonight's contra 
dance in Berlin has been CANCELLED.

See you March 5th, and let's hope for better weather then!


      

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: slmason 
To: Walter Dudley ; Sylvia Miskoe ; Sandy Woodcock ; Richard Blood ; Reinhild Davis ; Peter Yarensky ; Nancy Normand ; Mihaela Sabin ; Michael Vose ; Mary Willis ; Lloyd Carr ; Kevin/Lisa Hennessy ; Karolina Bodner ; Glenn Coppelman ; Gale Wood ; Frank Woodward ; David Harris ; Alice Morris ; Rickey Holt ; Karen Horsman ; Wendy ; Shari Souliere ; Neil Harvey ; Nancy Wood ; Nancy Bernard ; marie ; Lin Lin Choy ; John Rogers ; Janice Boynton ; Irene Sutkus ; Gail Paul ; Don Gorman ; Debbie Gremlitz ; Christine ; Carol White ; Betsey Ross 
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: Deerfield dance cancelled 2/5/11


Dear dancers,

Due to the weather predictions for this evening, Don and I have decided to cancel the Deerfield dance.

Please feel free to pass the message to others to get the word out.

Do come join us on March 5th, Gale Wood will be calling with Sylvia Miskoe, Bruce Cobb and Justine Paul providing music.

Happy winter!

Sarah Mason

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Hello Dancers,

Come dancing at the Scout House and thumb your nose at winter!  We  
have a phenomenal lineup of musicians scheduled:  the dueling fiddles  
of Mark Simos ("as seen on t.v.!") and Edward Wallace, plus Larry  
Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion, and  
Cal Howard on the bass.  Our caller will be Rachel Shapiro.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

-----Original Message-----
From: mailinglist@... [mailto:mailinglist@...] 
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 3:44 PM
To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday

 

Please join us for our February contra dance.
 
Join in the spirit of Valentine’s Day by wearing red.
 
*Jeffrey Petrovitch* from Keene in the Monadnock region of New
Hampshire will give us clear and precise calling from his repertoire
of interesting dances from all over New England. He has called for
over three hundred contra dances from southern Pennsylvania to
northern Maine.
 
Joining him will be *Riverbend* and friends. This joyful band joins us
again to provide lively entertainment for our dancing pleasure. Myra
Macleod leads on fiddle with Ron Carlson on guitar and banjo, Mary
Carfagna on violin and Rob Huffman on flute and guitar. Filling out
the sound will be their amazing group of friends. Join us for their
spirited music.
 
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 
 
Feel free to bring Valentine sweets and other snacks to share at the
break
 
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
 
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
 
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street in Worcester. Park behind the church or on
State Street. The church hall is accessible from the left side of the
church building. Just follow the signs. 
 
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>
 <http://www.worcesterdance.org/
>
 
 

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 11, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by the 
Figments, with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, and Owen Morrison.

This is the first time that the Figments are playing in Rehoboth, and 
I know that we'll give them a warm welcome!

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

PLEASE NOTE: If the weather should take a turn for the worse and snow 
or icy conditions should develop, a dance cancellation email will be 
sent by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance.

Parking: During the winter months, an area around the dance hall will 
be plowed, and parking will also be available down the road at the 
church and museum parking lots.

Jammers Dance: The next Jammers dance at the Rehoboth dance hall will 
be held on Sunday, February 20. Please see below for more details.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, February 20.



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Sue Rosen says -

I'm feeling optimistic that this winter will end... eventually.  There is
no snow in the forecast for the next few days so you'll need to get your
exercise on the dance floor this week.  Please join us in Carlisle this
Friday, February 11, for the potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8 pm.

It'll be great to see you there.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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We're moving the BIDA dance a week early as a special Valentine's Day treat! This month Chris Weiler calls to the music of an open band, led by the estimable Peter Barnes. All are welcome  to join the band-- just bring an instrument! Visit our website (www.bidadance.org) for more information, including a flier with a tune list. We will have extra copies of the Portland Collection if you don't have your own.


February 13, 2011 7:30-10:30 (sound check for musicians begins at 6)
Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass Ave. Cambridge
Introductory Workshop 7:00-7:30pm (bring a new dancer and you both get in free!)
Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm
Dessert Potluck during the break
$5-10 sliding scale
For more information: http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2011-02-13.html


Please come and help us build community on stage and on the dance floor!

What better way to say "love" than a warm and joyful gender role free
contra dance on a cold February night?

WHEN: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Chris Ricciotti.  Music: Dogtown with Becky Miller on
fiddle and piano; Norb Spencer on accordion; and Tom Randall on piano,
guitar, banjo, and mandolin.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.

IMPORTANT: Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

http://www.lcfd.org/jp/

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers,

Valentine's Day.  Blah, blah, blah.  Dance!

Come dance with all your valentines at the Scout House with a sweet  
night of music and calling!  We have Harmonium (Ariel Friedman on  
cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, and Owen Marshall on guitar) as our  
band and Nils Fredland as the caller.  Wear red?  Bring chocolate?

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

Take advantage of our brief mid-winter thaw to limber up those limbs this evening, dancing to the music of  Roaring Jelly.  

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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This month Jeff Kaufman (mandolin, octave violin) from the Boston area joins us as guest musician, with NH's Frank Woodward calling. Come join us at the MILL CITY CONTRA, MANCHESTER, NH, held in an historic mill building along the Merrimack River.

Cost $8, $5 students.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: 8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jump Start (Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Victor Troll, piano; Gene
Albert, bass; Nancy Fiske, clarinet and whistles)
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

Directions to the Waumbec Mill
250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
From the South:

Get on Route 293 in Manchester
Get off at Exit 5, Granite St.
At the end of the ramp, turn Right and cross the river
At the next lights, turn left onto Commercial St.
Approx. 0.3 mile on left is Waumbec Mill.
The Mill-a-round is at the far end of the building
with an entrance on the street.
Look for the Mill-a-Round sign next to the door.


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Just a reminder, since it was listed in a few places (such as the print version of Folk Dancing 'Round Boston) that there is NOT a dance at the Concord Scout House tonight, Saturday, February 19.

If you need a dance tonight in the Boston area, you could try Melrose: MELROSE CONTRA DANCE - Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 W. Emerson St., Melrose, 7-10 pm. Call to verify. Caller Cammy Kaynor, live music. Sit-ins & newcomers welcome. Donation $6. Info: 781/665-3835.

There IS a dance next Saturday, February 26th!

Hello dancers:

Another month has come and gone.  It's time once again for the 4th Saturday Kingston Contra Dance!

Date:  February 26, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Sarah Mason
Band:  Old Favorite

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

WINTER WEATHER LOGISTICS:  We do sometimes cancel a winter dance in the event of bad weather.  If this happens, I will send a note to this e-mail list and also leave a message on my answering machine with that information.  If weather conditions are bad, please call before traveling long distances.

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 25, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Amy and Jonathan Larkin and Stuart and Matt Kenney.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

PLEASE NOTE: If the weather should take a turn for the worse and snow 
or icy conditions should develop, a dance cancellation email will be 
sent by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance.

Parking: During the winter months, an area around the dance hall will 
be plowed, and parking will also be available down the road at the 
church and museum parking lots.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, March 20.



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Yes, you can still dance at the Concord Scout House on a Saturday 
night! This month there's only one opportunity, and that's THIS 
Saturday, February 26. In addition, Jeff Kaufman (frequently seen on 
the dance floor and calling in other venues around town) will be 
making his Scout House calling debut. Full Tilt members Carol 
Bittenson (fiddle), Jim Guinness (winds), and Debby Knight (piano), 
with Walter Lenk (mandocello) are looking forward to playing.

Please join us in welcoming Jeff and keeping some Saturday dancing 
alive at the Scout House.

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Please come to our warm and friendly gender role free contra dance on 
Saturday night in Jamaica Plain.

WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Linda Leslie.  Music: Heyday with Shirley White, Amy 
Larkin, George White, and Jonathan Larkin.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.

IMPORTANT: Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

http://www.lcfd.org/jp/

-Mike Miller

Parking for tonight's Rehoboth dance will rely more than usual on the 
parking lots at the church and museum down the road.

Parking in the field around Goff Hall will not be possible tonight. 
There are large ponds of water on the grass, and the mud makes it 
impossible to drive on. The librarian has requested that we park only 
on the asphalt of the driveway.

The church and the Antiquarian Museum do have parking lots that are 
available, and it is advised that you bring a flashlight, in case you 
park there. Under these circumstances, car pooling is highly 
recommended.

You will not want to miss tonight's dance, which features Lisa 
Greenleaf, Amy and Jonathan Larkin, and Stuart Kenney with his son 
Matt on drums. A great time will be had in Rehoboth--as usual!

See you soon!
Shawn

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Dance says good riddance to February--the longest 28 days  
ever!  Come and shake off this endless-winter with a fun line-up.   
(And if I can find another chocolate cake, I'll bring it.)  We have  
Catherine Miller on the fiddle, Bruce Rosen on  piano, Jack O'Connor  
on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion, and  Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our  
caller is Chris Weiler.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night?

At last Friday's dance, David Hughes, a photographer who is a friend 
of Lucia Watson, took dozens of photographs, and he has posted them 
at the following site:

<http://2wheel.zenfolio.com/p429149442/slideshow>http://2wheel.zenfolio.com/p429149442/slideshow

I thought you would enjoy viewing them, so I've sent the link along.

At the dance, we wished Laura Stringer a fond farewell, as she is 
soon returning to England to live--although you just might see her at 
NEFFA in April!

See you soon,
Shawn


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This Friday, March 4, Steve Zakon-Anderson will
call for you to the inspring music of Notorious
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

March 4 at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

Dance those winter blues away!

Lisa Greenleaf

Hi all,

Some callers have put together a survey and they'd love to have a bunch of
dancers respond. The question is: How Long to Keep Calling. Please don't
start a discussion on these "announcement" lists. You can put your comments
in the survey.

I didn't create the survey so I can't answer questions. I took it myself and
needed about 120 seconds to fill it out.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HowLongToCall


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Paul Wilde will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, 
March 5,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live 
music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.

All dances are taught. Plus, Paul will provide pre-dance instruction for 
beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a 
partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 
miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 
per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend 
the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-855-4419 or check online at our web site: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there!


      

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Join us for an informal lunch potluck with the BIDA board!

Sunday, March 6, 12-2
28 Windsor St
Arlington, MA

Talk about BIDA's projects and goals:
- Learn how BIDA works
- Look at what we're currently doing
- Share ideas for what we could do
- Consider joining the board

Would you like to take a more active role in your dance community? Just want to come hang out? Either way we'd love to have you join us!

Tonight in Belmont: 

Join us for Rip Snortin' Squares

Tony Parkes, calling

Explore the many and varied styles of traditional square dance along with a few classics from the early days of modern square dancing.

Payson Park Church 365 Belmont St., Belmont, Mass.
(on the 73 bus line from Harvard Square, Cambridge)

Admission $5-$10 (pay what you can) Desserts & snacks welcome

Hello Dancers,

A lovely night is forecast for the Monday Dance tomorrow.  Our band  
is Kimberley Fraser & Mark Simos on fiddles, Matt Heaton on guitar,  
and Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller is  
Linda Leslie!

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night?

Please join us for our March contra dance.

 

Our caller will be* Chris Ricciotti* from Boston where he started dancing in
4-H in 1979. His specialties are teaching and calling contras and
traditional squares, international folk dancing, English and Scottish
Country Dancing. 

 

Joining him will be *The Moving Violations*. They have a playful energy that
transcends borders of countries and encourages spontaneity and
improvisation. Driving double fiddle harmonies, strong rhythm, affectionate
abandon and occasional silliness prevails. Original compositions as well as
Celtic, Eastern European, Swedish, Klezmer, and Classical are all fair game
for The Moving Violations. 

 

It will be a treat to have them here in Worcester. 

 

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 

 

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at the
corner of State Street in Worcester. Park behind the church or on State
Street. The church hall is accessible from the left side of the church
building. Just follow the signs. 

 

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>  <http://www.worcesterdance.org/

> 

 



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 11, at 8 
p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Also, on Sunday, March 20, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding 
their monthly potluck and dance. You can read more details about the 
Jammers dances below.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, March 20.



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Sue Rosen says -

This is the weekend that we return to daylight savings time and your last
chance this season to drive out to Carlisle in the dark.  Please join us
this Friday, March 8, for the potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8 pm.

It'll be great to see you there.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Please join us for our gender role free double contra dance on Saturday.

SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 12, 2011
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Advanced Contra Dance
5:45 pm to 7:15 pm Potluck Dinner
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Regular Evening Contra Dance

WHO:
AFTERNOON --
Caller: Lisa Greenleaf. Music: Perpetual e-Motion with Ed Howe on
electric fiddle, and John Cote on guitar, foot percussion, and didgeridoo.
DINNER --
Your fabulous cooking! Please bring a dish to share.
EVENING --
Caller: Sue Rosen. Music: Perpetual e-Motion (see above).

WHERE: First Church (UU) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Remember the
afternoon event is an advanced dance. To go to the advanced dance you
needn't be the world's authority on contra dance, but you DO need to be
familiar and comfortable with the standard contra figures including hey,
ocean wave, and contra corners.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Admission for each dance session is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what
you can for all).

We're at the First Church Unitarian Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring soft-soled shoes.

IMPORTANT: Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

http://www.lcfd.org/jp/

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers,

A great dance is schedule for tomorrow's Scout House Monday Dance.   
Our caller will be Lisa Greenleaf!  Our wonderful band will consist  
of Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Julie Vallimont on piano, Jack O'Connor  
on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners:  if you arrive early and identify yourselves (start with  
the person at the door), we will provide free instruction in the  
basics before the dance and at the break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night?

The board members of the Rehoboth Country Dance Society have received 
information about dance leader Dan Pearl, who has been calling contra 
dances in Rehoboth for over 20 years.

Dan has PKD (polycystic kidney disease) and is actively looking for a 
living donor who is willing and able to donate a kidney. Dan's blood 
is type O, which means that he can receive a kidney only from a donor 
with that blood type, although paired donations allow for other 
options.

Dan's story, his health details, information about paired donations, 
and specifics for individuals who might consider being a donor can be 
found at http://danskidney.info.

Please consider sharing this email with others.

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Hello dancers,

The New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) still needs volunteers.  It's not too late to join the fun and be part of the festival.  Earn free admission!

http://www.neffa.org/volunteering/

We look forward to seeing you there!

-Seth (for the NEFFA Volunteering crew)

We have all sorts of exciting BIDA events coming up, including several special events!

1) Join the BIDA board!
2) BIDA Contra March 20 with The Contraptions and Rick Mohr
3) Spark in the Dark! March 25 with Double Apex and George Marshall
4) BIDA Contra: NEFFA Survivors' Dance & Contra Challenge
5) BIDA workshop at NEFFA and NEFFA volunteering
--------------------

1) We are looking for new board members to replace some retiring long-time board members. Please email us at bida@... for more information.

2) This Sunday, March 20, The Contraptions from Philadelphia are playing for us with caller Rick Mohr. Not only that, Rick is going to hold a workshop on rhythm and timing before the dance! The workshop is designed for callers, but these are great skills for everyone to think about, regardless of whether you are interested in calling for dances.
Location: Porter Square Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge
Time: 7:30-10:30, Rick's workshop 5:30-6:30, intro session 7-7:30
Price: contra dance, sliding scale $5-$10; Rick's workshop $5 suggested.
We have LOTS of promos to help people learn about BIDA:
Bring a new dancer in time for the intro session and you both get in free!
Two college students get in for the price of one!
For more information: http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2011-03-20.html
Please bring a food or monetary contribution for our dessert potluck during the break.

3) As if that's not enough, on March 25 we have another Spark in the Dark! with Double Apex and caller George Marshall! Double Apex fuses the worlds of electronic and acoustic dance music, pairing high energy fiddle tunes and thumping house beats to create an unforgettable live-tronic dance journey. We can't wait to bring you this unique experience. For the first half of the dance, all dances will be called and then the second half will bring us a megamedely, during which dances will get combined in a medley. They won't be taught, but will still be accessible to all. There will be special lighting effects to set the scene (possibly including multicolor flashing lights). Festive attire, costumes, and glow in the dark accessories encouraged but not required.
Location: Porter Square Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge
Time: Contra Dance 7:30-9:15pm, dessert potluck 9:15-9:30pm, Megamedeley 9:30-10:30
Price: sliding scale $7-$15.
for more information: http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2011-03-25.html

4) In April BIDA is teaming up with NEFFA and the Contra Challenge for a Survivors Dance. The Contra Challenge includes five dances and nights of dancing in the Boston area with the NEFFA festival in the middle. We look forward to welcoming dancers from out of town and introducing them to BIDA. Join us at the break for our brief annual membership meeting and to vote on new board members.
Date: Sunday, April 17, 7:30-10:30, intro session 7-7:30
Band: Corey Walters, Emily Troll, and Michael Friedman with Daniel Friedman calling
for more information: http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2011-04-17.html

5) BIDA is also holding a workshop on intergenerational dancing at the NEFFA Festival. How do we combine youthful energy with the experience of long-time dancers in a dance community? Join us in conversation about making intergenerational dance events and building intergenerational community. Come chat with dancers from all over the country to discuss a topic so important to BIDA.

And speaking of NEFFA, they're looking for volunteers for the festival: http://www.neffa.org/volunteering/ NEFFA is a great event and it can't happen without the help from hundreds of volunteers. Volunteering can give you a behind the scenes look at how the festival works, make you feel good, and let you into the event for free.

Hello Dancers,

Spring is here and the weather is great.  Aren't your feet just  
itching to dance?  Come out for tomorrow's Scout House Monday Dance.   
The lovely Sue Rosen will be calling to the music of Sir David Kaynor  
on the fiddle, the talented Max Newman on guitar, Jumping Jack  
O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion & cool Cal Howard on the big  
bass.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 25, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Crowfoot, with Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome, and Nicholas Williams.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, April 10.



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Please join us this Saturday night, March 26, as we welcome Linda 
Leslie to the 4th Saturday Scout House dance. Linda will be calling 
to music by Julie Metcalf (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano), and Walter 
Lenk ( mandocello).

Hope to see you there.

Debby and Walter


DATE CHANGED!! - Next month, the 4th Saturday dance is being moved to 
the 5th Saturday (April 30th) so that the Scout House floor can be 
refinished. Bob Golder will be calling to music by Full Tilt - Carol 
Bittenson (fiddle), Jim Guinness (winds),Debby Knight (piano), with 
Walter Lenk (mandocello).

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

The first gender role free contra dance of spring is on Saturday night
in Jamaica Plain!  We've had a change in caller, but the dance will
still be excellent.

WHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: probably Chris Ricciotti.  Music: Forks of Nature with
Jonathan Cannon on fiddle, Kirsten Lamb on bass, and Eric Macdonald on
guitar.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers:

Just a quick reminder that there will NOT be a Kingston Contra Dance tomorrow (March 26th).  Many of you will be attending the Downeast Country Dance Festival in Maine, so have a great time and please mark your calendars for April 23rd in Kingston!  Our April dance features Rachel Shapiro calling with tunes by Edward Wallace, Paul Lizotte and Victor Troll.  Should be a great dance, so we hope to see you there.

Have a great weekend!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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Greetings Contra Dancing Comrades,

It's time once again to ask:  Are you up for the Concord Contra  
Challenge 2011?

Five full days of dancing at 3 separate dance events.  The Challenge  
begins and ends at the Concord Scout House with all of NEFFA in  
between. That's like a Scout House/NEFFA sandwich!  Start dancing on  
Thursday, April 14th at the Concord Scout House NEFFA Dance, then go  
to the NEFFA Festival in Mansfield MA from the 15th-17th, then back  
to the Scout House again for the Monday Dance on April 18th.

Gruelling?  You bet!

Difficult?  For some; but not for you.

Fun?  Si!

Space IS limited! If you want to be part of the 2011 Challenge,  
receive a certificate of completion, and a genuine CCC dog tag, sign  
up now for the Third Annual Concord Contra Challenge.  Reserve your  
spot by sending your name to:  contrachallenge+2011@...

Join this happy few, this band of dancers.  Your efforts will be  
recognized in an awards ceremony after NEFFA at the Concord Scout  
House Monday Dance.  More info at http://www.mondaycontras.com/  
(follow the link to Contra Challenge).

Hi,

You missed one of the events which can be added to the contra challenge.
 BIDA is running a "NEFFA survivors' dance" at the Masonic Temple in Porter
Sq., Sunday 4/17 at 7:30p.  Note, this is the only dance of the bunch which
is accessible by subway.

  --PeterO

On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 10:34 PM, Robin Humes <robin.humes@...> wrote:

>
>
> Greetings Contra Dancing Comrades,
>
> It's time once again to ask: Are you up for the Concord Contra
> Challenge 2011?
>
> Five full days of dancing at 3 separate dance events. The Challenge
> begins and ends at the Concord Scout House with all of NEFFA in
> between. That's like a Scout House/NEFFA sandwich! Start dancing on
> Thursday, April 14th at the Concord Scout House NEFFA Dance, then go
> to the NEFFA Festival in Mansfield MA from the 15th-17th, then back
> to the Scout House again for the Monday Dance on April 18th.
>
> Gruelling? You bet!
>
> Difficult? For some; but not for you.
>
> Fun? Si!
>
> Space IS limited! If you want to be part of the 2011 Challenge,
> receive a certificate of completion, and a genuine CCC dog tag, sign
> up now for the Third Annual Concord Contra Challenge. Reserve your
> spot by sending your name to: contrachallenge+2011@...
>
> Join this happy few, this band of dancers. Your efforts will be
> recognized in an awards ceremony after NEFFA at the Concord Scout
> House Monday Dance. More info at http://www.mondaycontras.com/
> (follow the link to Contra Challenge).
>  
>


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Please note the NE Sunday night alternative for the Sunday portion of  
the Concord Contra Challenge, which I forgot to include!  For this  
year only, you may attend the Sunday BIDA dance instead of the Sunday  
NEFFA dances.  Or do them all!  There will be a special shout-out to  
those who do.  The new info is below:

Greetings Contra Dancing Comrades,

It's time once again to ask:  Are you up for the Concord Contra  
Challenge 2011?

Five full days of dancing at 4 separate dance events.  The Challenge  
begins and ends at the Concord Scout House with all of NEFFA and/or a  
BIDA dance in between. That's like a Scout House/NEFFA sandwich!

A.  Start dancing on Thursday, April 14th at the Concord Scout House  
NEFFA Dance.

B.  Then go to the NEFFA Festival in Mansfield MA from the 15th-17th.
	(a Sunday alternative:  BIDA is running a "NEFFA survivors' dance"  
right after NEFFA ends at the Masonic Temple in Porter Sq. on Sunday  
4/17 at 7:30p.
         Note, this is the only dance which is accessible by subway).

C.  AND...back to the Scout House again for the Monday Dance on April  
18th!

Gruelling?  You bet!

Difficult?  For some; but not for you.

Fun?  Si!

Space IS limited! If you want to be part of the 2011 Challenge,  
receive a certificate of completion, and a genuine CCC dog tag, sign  
up now for the Third Annual Concord Contra Challenge.  Reserve your  
spot by sending your name to:  contrachallenge+2011@...

Join this happy few, this band of dancers.  Your efforts will be  
recognized in an awards ceremony after NEFFA at the Concord Scout  
House Monday Dance.  More info at http://www.mondaycontras.com/  
(follow the link to Contra Challenge).

Hello Dancers,

OK, so Spring is not quite here and the weather is completely  
unpredictable, but the Monday Dance will make it all better.

The Scout House Monday Dance has the music of Brendan Carey Block on  
fiddle, Eric McDonald on guitar, Jumping Jack O'Connor on mandolin/  
banjo/ percussion & the cool Cal Howard on bass.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

Oooops, and our caller on Monday, without whom we would be just  
milling about, is Dave Eisenstadter, so this should be a very fun dance.



Begin forwarded message:

> From: Robin Humes <robin.humes@...>
> Date: March 27, 2011 9:57:10 AM EDT
> To: mondaycontras@yahoogroups.com, Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Monday Contradance at the Scout House
>
> Hello Dancers,
>
> OK, so Spring is not quite here and the weather is completely  
> unpredictable, but the Monday Dance will make it all better.
>
> The Scout House Monday Dance has the music of Brendan Carey Block  
> on fiddle, Eric McDonald on guitar, Jumping Jack O'Connor on  
> mandolin/ banjo/ percussion & the cool Cal Howard on bass.
>
> Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
> lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
> Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).
>
> Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
> identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
> provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
> break.
>
> Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
> Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
> who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for  
> the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with  
> others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is  
> required.
>
> Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
> mondaycontras-820.html
>
> You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
> Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com
>
> See you tomorrow night!
>

The Concord contra dance series has announced its Third Annual Contra 
Dance Challenge, which coincides with NEFFA. For those who might be 
interested, here is the information.

********************

Greetings Contra Dancing Comrades,

It's time once again to ask: Are you up for the Concord Contra Challenge 2011?

Five full days of dancing (April 14-18) at 4 separate dance events. 
The Challenge begins and ends at the Concord Scout House with all of 
NEFFA and/or a BIDA (Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates) dance 
in between. That's like a Scout House-NEFFA sandwich!

A. Start dancing on Thursday, April 14, at the Concord Scout House NEFFA Dance.

B. Then go to the NEFFA Festival in Mansfield, MA, from April 15-17. 
(A Sunday alternative: BIDA is running a "NEFFA Survivors' Dance" 
right after NEFFA ends at the Masonic Temple in Porter Square on 
Sunday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Note: This is the only dance that is 
accessible by subway.)

C. AND ... back to the Scout House again for the Monday Contra on April 18!

Grueling? You bet!

Difficult? For some--but not for you.

Fun? Si!

Space IS limited! If you want to be part of the 2011 Challenge and 
receive a certificate of completion and a genuine CCC dog tag, sign 
up now for the Third Annual Concord Contra Challenge. Reserve your 
spot by sending your name to: contrachallenge+2011@...

Join this happy few, this band of dancers. Your efforts will be 
recognized in an awards ceremony after NEFFA at the Concord Scout 
House Monday Dance. More info at http://www.mondaycontras.com/ 
(follow the link to Contra Challenge).

If you are interested in participating, please sign up through this form instead of sending to the email originally mentioned:

http://mondaycontras.com/pages/contra-challenge/take-the-challenge.php

This will ensure we get all required information from you in one go. Looking forward to your participation!

Thanks,
Don

--- In Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com, Shawn Kendrick <shawnkendrick@...> wrote:
>
> The Concord contra dance series has announced its Third Annual Contra 
> Dance Challenge, which coincides with NEFFA. For those who might be 
> interested, here is the information.
> 
> ********************
> 
<snip>
> 

Something special this Saturday, April 2...an Anniversary Jam and Potluck prior 
to our contra dance, beginning at 3:00 PM.
 
The afternoon includes a jam session led by special guest Berlin Country 
Orchestra founder Sandy Davis (from 3:00 to about 6:00 PM),  a BCO history slide 
show (continuous), and potluck (starting about 6:00). Then, at 7:30, caller Bill 
Fischer will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic contra 
dance steps.
 
From 8:00 until 11:00, Bill will call the usual traditional contra and square 
dances (All dances are taught).
 
Location: upstairs (potluck downstairs) at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a 
partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 
miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission to the 
dance is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers 
who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-855-4419 or check online at our web site: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there!



      

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This Sunday, Roaring Jelly Invites you to come celebrate its 40th Anniversary at a special contra dance and dessert social!

Former band directors and members will be joining us, as well as friends who have been dancing to the band's music over the years--at NEFFA, in Lexington, and around Boston.

As you may know, Roaring Jelly is where many of the area's best dance musicians first began.

So come out to pay homage to the past and help launch Roaring Jelly on its next decade of music-making.

WHERE:  Concord Scout House
WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 6:00-10:00pm
WHO:  Roaring Jelly, of course, with various guest callers, and an intermission with snacks.
ADMISSION: adults -  $8; teens $5; children 12 and under free with a parent. $20 family maximum; former members of Jelly get in free. 
We'll have Jelly t-shirts, tote bags, and CDs available for sale.

Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing.

Info: call 781-259-0753,  or go to http://roaringjelly.org/



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Tonight, Roaring Jelly Invites you to come celebrate its 40th Anniversary at a special contra dance and dessert social!

Former band directors and members will be joining us, as well as friends who have been dancing to the band's music over the years--at NEFFA, in Lexington, and around Boston.

As you may know, Roaring Jelly is where many of the area's best dance musicians first began.

So come out to pay homage to the past and help launch Roaring Jelly on its next decade of music-making.

WHERE:  Concord Scout House
WHEN: Sunday, April 3, 6:00-10:00pm
WHO:  Roaring Jelly, of course, with various guest callers, and an intermission with snacks.
ADMISSION: adults -  $8; teens $5; children 12 and under free with a parent. $20 family maximum; former members of Jelly get in free. 
We'll have Jelly t-shirts, tote bags, and CDs available for sale.

Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing.

Info: call 781-259-0753,  or go to http://roaringjelly.org/




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Hello Dancers,

The Monday Dance is most happy to tell you that our musicians this  
week will be the talented Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on  
fiddle, Owen Morrison on guitar, Jumping Jack O'Connor on mandolin/  
banjo/ percussion & the cool Cal Howard on bass.  Our caller will be  
Jim Morrison.  It's talented families night!

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow night!

Please join us for our April contra dance.

 

Joining us will be* Paul Wilde* from Providence. He will give us clear
calling from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New England.
He has called throughout southern New England for the last three years and
is in increasing demand. We are indeed fortunate to have him call for us.

Joining him from Rhode Island will be *Andrew Grover *on fiddle and* Josh
Van Vliet *on guitar.* *They will give us all the rhythm and melody that we
need to have a delightful evening of contra dancing.

 

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment.

 

All dances are taught. No partner is necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.

Park behind the church or on State Street.

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

 

 

 



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 8, at 8 p.m. 
Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

This is the first of three Rehoboth dances this month. The other two 
dances will take place on April 22 and April 29. April 29 happens to 
be World Dance Day, which you can read about at 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Dance_Day. (Thanks to 
Charlie for this information!)

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Also, this Sunday, on April 10, the Sunday Night Jammers will be 
holding their monthly dance. You can read more about the Jammers 
dance below.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, April 10.



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Sue Rosen says -

Please join us in Carlisle this Friday, April 8 (yes it is the second
Friday!), for our potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8:00.  We'll 
remember Ernie with some singing squares, a chestnut and an extra 
waltz or two.

It'll be great to see you there.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Tony Parkes.  Music: Nor'easter with Cedar Stanistreet on 
fiddle, Max Newman on mandolin & guitar, and Julie Vallimont on piano & 
accordion.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

Please consider bringing a snack, sweet or savory, to share during
the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hello Scout House Dancers,

The Scout House is having a Gadget Drive!  Make good use of your old  
or used electronic items, such as digital cameras, cell phones,  
external hard drives, gaming consoles, GPS devices, cell phones, MP3  
players, laptops, video games, DVD movies, and more.  Payments for  
your donations go directly to the Scout House Building Fund to help  
with major structural repairs.

You can donate the value of used or older gadgets now by going to  
http://ScoutHouse.gazelle.com/   Gazelle.com is a site which buys  
used electronics.  Check it out.  It's easy and confidential.  The  
Website has a tool to look up the value of your donated item, then  
you decide if you want to make the donation.  Gazelle even sends you  
a box for shipping your item(s), and they promise never to share your  
information or your email address.

Our Scout House needs loving care to support all the dancing we do  
there, so please look for any unused gadgets or electronics and  
donate them today at http://ScoutHouse.gazelle.com/

Hi Everyone

We've got three events happening in the 9 days that you might be interested in and some are things that BIDA has never done before!

   1. This coming Monday, 4/11, at Club Passim, BCMFest's Celtic Music Mondays series is featuring two of our favorite local contra dance bands, Nor'easter and Murphy's Shadow. We've put out flyers about this at our dance offering YOU a discount, and we also have that information on our website. http://bidadance.org/BIDA-CMM.pdf

   2. Next weekend, 4/15-4/17 is NEFFA, the New England Folk Festival, in Mansfield, MA. BIDA will be running a workshop on Sunday morning (10 am, High School Rm. 176), and we'd love it if you wanted to come! We'll be talking about how to create intergenerational dance communities and our personal challenges and successes. For more information on NEFFA, you can check out their website: http://neffa.org/What_is_Festival.html

   3. Also on next Sunday the 17th, we're having our monthly dance in the Masonic Hall in Cambridge. In addition to serving as the NEFFA Survivors Dance (and part of the Concord Contra Challenge), this meeting is our annual membership meeting. That means we'll be voting on new board members and bylaw changes during the break.
* Music will be by Emily Troll, Corey Walters, and Michael Friedman
* Calling will be by Daniel Friedman
* For more information, see http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2011-04-17.html

Hope you're enjoying the increasingly warm weather!

Hello Dancers,

Get ready for a special Monday Dance with lighting effects (no  
strobe).  Perpetual e-Motion is back at the Scout House for a  
convergence of electronic and traditional dance music. Our caller is  
Daniel Friedman.  It's going to be a very high-energy dance!

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

NEFFA has gone mobile! Festival schedule, maps, alerts, more on your iPhone/Android! 

Use your mobile to get the free app from Conventionist 
http://cvi.st/getit 

See you all on Friday, and perhaps on Thursday at the Scout House pre-Festival contra.

Lisa

Friends, the Hounds didn't perform at NEFFA last year due to my inattention to deadlines, but... WE'RE BACK!  So I'm hereby inviting YOU to come to our square dance with Janine Smith in the Middle School dance hall at NEFFA this SATURDAY @ 4:30!  Don't underestimate the amount of fun you can have doing great squares to hot southern string band music (think fiddles'n'banjo) in a big hall.  It's a lot of fun... so especially if you're new to the scene and haven't danced to the Butterhounds before... please come out!  

AND AS IF THAT WEREN'T ENOUGH... we'll be doing a flat-foot dancing workshop on Sunday morning at 10AM in the Middle School Auditorium stage... it is SO COOL to have Woody Lane teaching this percussive dance.  

AND RIGHT AFTER THAT... appearing as "Planet Banjo", a HONKY TONK SINGALONG... with steel guitar, fiddles, and all the words provided to some very hip vintage country honky tonk songs.  

Yes, WE ARE BACK!!  Come visit us, and please introduce yourself!  Sincerely, Jon, Kathy, and the 'Hounds.  www.dixiebutterhounds.com

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Hello Dancers,

It's the Concord Contra Challenge finale!  Our special Monday Dance  
includes the Concord Contra Challenge Awards Ceremony.  Two dozen  
intrepid dancers signed up.  See who finishes on Monday night!

Our Monday band includes Emily Troll on fiddle, Debby Knight on  
piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion & Cal Howard on  
the bass.  Our caller is Woody Lane.  You can count on a lively night  
of music and dancing.

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 22, at 8 
p.m. Chris Weiler will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Heathen Creek, with Maia Rutman, Pete Johannsen, and Mark Koyama.

Because of the fifth Friday this month, there will also be a Rehoboth 
dance next Friday, April 29. This challenging dance will be led by 
Lisa Greenleaf, with music by the band Perpetual e-Motion.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, May 8.



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Hello dancers:

Temperatures are warming, the peepers are out and the moon is full.  Must be time once again for the 4th Saturday Kingston Contra Dance!

Date:  April 23, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Rachel Shapiro
Band:  Edward Wallace, Paul Lizotte and Victor Troll.

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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There's NO 4th Saturday dance in Concord this week, April 23. The 
floor is still being refinished and the hall is closed.

There WILL be a dance next Saturday, April 30. Bob Golder will be 
calling to the music of Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, and 
Debby Knight, with Walter Lenk). We hope you can join us then. 
Meanwhile, please spread the word about the schedule change!

Hope to see you next week.

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Andy Shore.  Music: Dogtown with Becky Miller on fiddle and 
piano; Norb Spencer on accordion; and Tom Randall on piano, guitar, 
banjo, and mandolin.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

Please consider bringing a snack, sweet or savory, to share during
the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers,

Enjoy the first Contra dance on our newly refinished floor this Monday.  Our band will be Amy Larkin on the fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Our caller, all the way from Florida, is Andy Shore.

And don't forget those clean, soft shoes!

Dancing starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 10:30 pm.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for students under 22 or after 9:30).  Lemonade is served at the 9 pm break.

Beginners are very welcome and instruction is provided before the dance.

Please see our Website for additional dance and ride share info@ www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.


Sent from my iPod

This Friday, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will 
be a special "challenging" Rehoboth contra dance. 
Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and the band 
Perpetual e-Motion, with Ed Howe and John Coté, 
will be making its Rehoboth debut!

This once-a-year challenging dance is geared 
toward experienced contra dancers. There is less 
instruction, and it is assumed that all of the 
dancers will be familiar with more advanced dance 
figures.

If you are new to contra dancing or still feel a 
bit uncertain, the next regular contra dance in 
Rehoboth will be in two weeks on May 13.

There is also a Rehoboth Jammers dance on May 8, 
which is especially suitable for beginners. This 
monthly dance series, which is held in the same 
dance hall, takes place on Sundays from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. All dance steps 
are taught, and admission is free.

Desserts for the break at this Friday's 
challenging dance will be greatly appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn


The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, 
Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is 
$8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 for 
families with children under 16. You can view and 
print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by 
visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in 
women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts 
(in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. 
Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at 
the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth 
dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in 
Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff 
Hall. If you play an instrument, want to learn 
some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are 
welcome to attend! All ages and levels of ability 
are welcome. For information or to check about 
cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at 
zenyente@... or Judith at 
Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about 
the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly 
community dances from 7 to 9 p.m. A potluck at 
6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance steps 
are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a 
dance cancellation notice will be sent to those 
on the Rehoboth email list by mid-afternoon on 
the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, May 8.





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BULGARIAN AMERICAN CENTER MADARA
is pleased to invite you to

A SPRING CONCERT AND DANCE PARTY with
PETAR RALCHEV QUARTET
(on a 2011 US-CANADA TOUR from Bulgariať)

Sunday, May 1, 2011
6:30 pm - followed by dance party until 9:00 pm

At Springstep
Hawkins Hall, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA
Free parking. For public transportation visit: www.springstep.org

Info:
$20 online order*, $25 at the door
$15 students, children and seniors 65+.
Children under 12 free
To purchase tickets, and more info:
www.BGcenter.org

Petar Ralchev (accordion), the greatest living Bulgarian accordion  player, one of the great masters of Eastern European & Balkan instrumental folk and folk-jazz music.  A legend on the Eastern European music scene for over 30 years, Petar Ralchev is world famous for a unique style of a wide range of influences: Bulgarian folklore, jazz and folk-jazz fusion, Romanian and Serbian music, and other European folklore traditions. Acknowledged universally as one of the great technical virtuosos, Ralchev has been heard throughout the world in solo performances and in a number of multi-ethnic European bands. He is an inspiration for many young accordionists around the
world today.

Learn more on: http://www.bgfocus.com/events/2011/ralchev/index.html

Sunday, May 1, 2011
6:30 pm - follow by dance party until 9:00 pm

I PART - CONCERT:
PETAR RALCHEV QUARTET
Bulgarian, Balkan folklore and Jazz improvisations
PETAR RALCHEV (accordion)
Nikolay GEORGIEV (guitar)
Iliana M�RUDOVA-GEORGIEV (vocal)
Petur ILIEV (tupan, drum)
Opening by: CINDER CONK (accordion )

II PART - BULGARIAN FOLK DANCE PARTY
leading by PETER PETROV,
a "Ludo mlado" dance group choreographer (www.ludomlado.com)
Free refreshments will be available!

VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AH8d8rbjQzU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jrLSZuomWKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-6pourQX90o

For tickets, video and more information visit:
www.BGcenter.org

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Please join us this Saturday, April 30, for the rescheduled 4th 
Saturday dance at the Concord Scout House. Bob Golder will be 
calling, with music by Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, 
Debby Knight) and Walter Lenk. Come celebrate the spring weather and 
the newly refinished Scout House floor. And, as usual, help us keep 
Saturday dancing alive and well at the Scout House.

Hope to see you there.

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Hello Dancers,

A cool night for dancing and a cool band.  Our Monday night musicians  
include Maestro David Kaynor on fiddle, the talented Julie Metcalf on  
fiddle, Aweome Owen Morrison on guitar & Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on  
mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller is Mister Chris Weiler!

Monday Dancing at the Scout House is from 7:30 to 10:30 with a  
lemonade break at 9 pm.  All ages and abilities are welcome.   
Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

Beginners (and we've had several of late):  if you arrive early and  
identify yourselves (start with the person at the door), we will  
provide free instruction in the basics before the dance and at the  
break.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

This Friday, May 7, Perpetual e-Motion
plays for the challenging contra dance
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Seriously--I'll be calling some unusual but fun stuff--this
is not the time to bring your newbie friends to a contra!

May 7 at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

The first friday challenging contra is this Friday, May 6.

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

For those who could not come to the Rehoboth contra dance last Friday 
and missed the announcement, this email is to let you know about a 
5th Friday contra dance that has been added to the schedule. This 
special dance, which will be held in Rehoboth on July 29, 2011, will 
benefit the Rehoboth Country Dance Society.

The purpose of the dance is to raise money to cover wintertime 
plowing costs at Goff Hall. As most of you know, this past winter saw 
record snowfalls, with the hall needing to be plowed out four dances 
in a row! We appreciate the donations that dancers made at the 
admissions table, and we are now looking ahead to prepare for next 
winter.

Titled the "No Snow Ball" (see the attached flyer), the dance will be 
called by Lisa Greenleaf and will feature pre-recorded alternative 
music that has been edited to fit contra dancing. The different 
genres include pop, rock, Latin groove, and electric Celtic.

Admission will be $10, and dessert contributions for the break will 
be greatly appreciated!

If you are not able to attend but would still like to make a 
donation, please be aware that the Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 
which sponsors the Rehoboth contra dance, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 
organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. You can make out 
your check to RCDS and mail it to the following address:


RCDS
c/o Shawn Kendrick
40 Brook Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769

Thank you, and see you soon!
Shawn





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Dan Pearl will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, 
May 7,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live 
music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.

All dances are taught. Plus, Dan will provide pre-dance instruction for 
beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a 
partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 
miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 
per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend 
the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-855-4419 or check online at our web site: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there!

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We're having our annual gender role free contra and English country 
dance night on Saturday!

WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Sue Rosen.  Music: Bruce Rosen & Friends with Catherine 
Miller on fiddle, Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, and Bruce Rosen on piano.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

Please consider bringing a snack, sweet or savory, to share during
the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hey Dancers-

Hope you are having a great spring.....

Come to the Peterborough Town House this Saturday, May 7th, and dance  
to the great music of:

Master Fiddler Rodney Miller, with impeccable rhythym provided by: Max  
Newman (of Nor'easter) on guitar
and Stuart Kenney on bass.

Steve Z-A will be calling.

the other details, as usual:

7:30 Workshop
8:00 to 11:30 Dancing

Admission $8.00

for info 413-369-4369

Note:  During the day the town of Peterborough will be hosting   
"Greenerborough IV", an annual green living expo and festival (from  
10:00 to 4:00), so come early and spend the day
and evening in Peterborough!  Check out details at:  www.greenerboroughnh.com

Greetings Fellow Dancers,

This Monday, Chris Ricciotti is calling to the music of "The Wild  
Ones" (Mark Simos - fiddle, and friends).  Should be some great  
dancing and it looks like the weather will stay nice!  No rain till  
the early morning hours of Tuesday.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and dancing  
starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz around 10:30.  In the  
middle (around 9:00) there is a waltz, a rest break (lemonade  
provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 13, at 8 p.m. 
Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Marshall Law, with Elly Marshall, Owen Marshall, and Glen Loper.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

Be sure to mark your calendar for the July 29 "No Snow Ball" benefit 
dance in Rehoboth. Lisa Greenleaf will call the dance to music on her 
iPod. This 5th Friday dance in July is a Rehoboth first! Admission: 
$10, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds to go toward the expense of plowing 
out the dance hall during the winter months.

***************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, May 8.



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Sue Rosen says -

Please join us for the potluck dinner (6:30) and dance (8:00) this Friday,
May 13, in Carlisle.  The lilacs are in full bloom and fragrant, the days
are long and our thoughts are turning to our gardens (well, for some of us
anyway).  If you have extra seedlings to share, please bring them to the
dance.  I have word that some wonderful tomato plants will be offered.

We hope to see you there--

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Greetings Dancers,

This Monday, our own Daniel Friedman will call to the lively music of  
Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Eric McDonald on  
guitar,  and Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and dancing  
starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz around 10:30.  In the  
middle (around 9:00) there is a waltz, a rest break (lemonade  
provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lesson will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you all tomorrow night.

Greetings Fellow Dancers,

This Monday, we dance to the foot stompin' music of Dame Amy Larkin  
on fiddle, the clever Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jumpin' Jack  
O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard on  
the big bass.  Our caller is Mr. Steve Zakon-Anderson!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. 
Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave 
Langford and Karen Axelrod.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

Be sure to mark your calendar for the July 29 "No Snow Ball" benefit 
dance in Rehoboth. Lisa Greenleaf will call the dance to music on her 
iPod. This 5th Friday dance in July is a Rehoboth first! Admission: 
$10, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds to go toward the expense of plowing 
out the dance hall during the winter months.

***************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, June 12.



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Yes, 4th Saturday dances are back! This Saturday, May 28, Beth Parkes 
will be joining us as guest caller. We're looking forward to the 
dynamic double-fiddle sound of Carol Bittenson and Julie Metcalf, 
backed up by Debby Knight and Walter Lenk.

The last dance in this series will be June 25. Look for information 
about summer Saturday dances soon.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2010 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 25, 2010). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Hello dancers:

Feels like spring/summer temperatures are finally here!  Good thing the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED.   Yes, it's time once again for the 4th Saturday Kingston Contra Dance!

Date:  May 28, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Jeff Petrovich
Band:  Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)
______________________________________________________

Deerfield Dance info, forwarded at the request of Sarah Mason:

Dear dancers:

Some of you may get this message more than once as I have asked Glenn and Peter to forward it to their dance lists.  My list is not very big and I want this message to reach as wide an audience as possible.  My apologies in advance if you get it more than once.

On to the business of the dance series.

Many of you know that Marianne Taylor started this dance around 1983 and ran it until she died in 2008.  From there Tony Parkes, Don Gorman and I took over running the dance.  Tony did all the bookings, Don and I did the rest, such as publicity, dealing with the town, being there at the dance itself etc.  Tony is no longer in a position to do the bookings, and both Don and I are looking to reduce our responsiblities.  In order for this dance series to continue somebody must take on organizing it.  Below I have outlined the necessary duties to run the dance. I can give more details to anyone interested.  MOST important is boosting attendance!  The dance cannot continue to support itself with the attendance we have had this past season.  This will require some creativity. 

Things that need to be done:

BOOST attendance!  I am at a loss how to do this and I am not overly creative as far as this sort of thing is concerned.  CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society) has some information on this very topic, and they also have some grant money to assist with this.  The purpose of the grant money is to support a plan to start a dance or improve the health of a dance, for example.  It is not designed to prop up a series that is having difficulty without a plan for making a change.

Book callers and musicians.

Ensure reservation of the Town Hall.  

Publicity.

Pick up key from the town office, and later return it, pay for hall rental.

Open and close hall, be present for the dance.

I can be reached by email or phone (603)463-4182 if you want more information.

Thanks to all the dancers who support this dance as well as other local dances!

Sarah Mason


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Join us on Saturday night for another fabulous gender role free contra 
dance in Jamaica Plain.

WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Bob Isaacs.  Music: Bruce Rosen on piano and guitar, Edward 
Wallace on fiddle, and Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

Please consider bringing a snack, sweet or savory, to share during
the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Greetings Dancers & Contra-istas,

Celebrate the beginning of summer tomorrow with our Monday Memorial  
Day dance.  Our musicians include two talented guests:  Brendan Carey  
Block on the fiddle and Debby Knight on piano, joined by Jumpin' Jack  
O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard on  
the big bass.  Our caller is the fabulous Sue Rosen!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.

Greetings Dancers & Contra-istas,

A perfect, cool night for dancing tomorrow at the Monday Night Contra  
Dance.  Our musicians include Sir David Kaynor on fiddle, Lady  
Catherine Miller, also on fiddle, the Baron of the Beat, Bruce Rosen  
on piano, joined by Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/ 
percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard on the big bass.  Our caller is  
Titanium David Eisenstadter.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow!

-----Original Message-----
From: mailinglist@... [mailto:mailinglist@...] 
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 11:37 AM
To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday

Please join us for our June contra dance.

Lisa Greenleaf from right here in Worcester County will be our caller.
In great demand, she regularly calls at dance events across the
country. Lisa engages the crowd with her humor and delights dancers
whether she is presenting New England contras, squares, or couple
dances. We are fortunate that she will be calling for us. 

Joining her from the Boston area will be Einstein’s Little
Homonculus, an ever exciting band that thrilled us last year. Playing
instruments from the penny whistle to the baritone saxophone and from
the fiddle to the accordion, their music is a delight that brings the
dancing to wonderful new heights.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment. 

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.

For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. 
Chris Weiler will be calling, and music will be performed by Elly 
Marshall, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Also, this Sunday, June 12, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding 
their monthly potluck and dance. You can read more details about the 
Jammers dances below.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

Be sure to mark your calendar for the July 29 "No Snow Ball" benefit 
dance in Rehoboth. Lisa Greenleaf will call the dance to music on her 
iPod. This 5th Friday dance in July is a Rehoboth first! Admission: 
$10, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds to go toward the expense of plowing 
out the dance hall during the winter months.

***************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held this Sunday, June 12.



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Sue Rosen says -

Please join us in Carlisle this Friday, June 10, for our season closing
potluck dinner (6:30) and dance (8:00).  The temps should be moderating by
then and it'll be great to see you there.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Yes, that's BLGBTQPGRFCD!

WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Dean Allemang.  Music: Spank Me with Roberta Sutter on
piano and Amy Larkin on fiddle.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

Please consider bringing a snack, sweet or savory, to share during
the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers,

Come dancing at the Concord Scout House tomorrow.  The Monday Night  
Contra Dance will enjoy the dueling fiddles of Rachel Panitch and  
Julie Metcalf, with Dame Debby Knight on piano, joined by Jumpin'  
Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard  
on the big bass.  Our caller is the incomparable Linda Leslie.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow!

MILL CITY CONTRA, MANCHESTER, NH

This month we're celebrating Zane Knoy's 80th birthday, so the dance is FREE for all (if you don't know Zane, you'll have a hard time guessing who the birthday boy is).  Calling by Kim Roberts of Maine with Boston-area musicians Carol Bittenson, fiddle; Henry Yoshimura, guitar; and Steve Bittenson, mandolin/banjo.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: Friday, June 17,  8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jumpstart 
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

No partners are necessary and all dances are taught.

Please bring clean, soft soled shoes to protect the floor.








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What's better than Jelly on toast?  How about Jelly with ice cream?  Yes, it's Roaring Jelly's annual ice cream social and dance--hot licks for music and cool licks for the break.  You danced to them at NEFFA; come join them for this last dance of the season.

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm

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SPECIAL NOTES: JULY 4TH: NO DANCE
                                  JULY 25th through AUGUST 15th:  
Dances will be at the Acton Exchange Hall: http://exchangehall.com/

Hello Dancers,

Looks like excellent weather for Monday Contras: clear skies and  
temperatures below 80!  What more could you want?  Rachel Shapiro  
will be our caller.  Jack O'Connor (mandolin / banjo / percussion)  
and Cal Howard (bass) will again b accompanied by Debby Knight  
(piano) and two fiddlers: Cedar Stannistreet and Edward Wallace.   
Will Debby pull out her fiddle and join Cedar and Edward for a three- 
fiddle waltz or Hombo?  Come and find out.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

Hello dancers:

The Summer Solstice arrives tomorrow, and it's time once again for our 4th Saturday Kingston Contra Dance.  So, get ready because it's going to be a great evening!

Date:  June 25, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Alice Morris
Band:  Gypsy Minor (Sarah Jane Nelson and Tom Moreau)

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. 
Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Heyday, 
with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and the brother-sister duo, George and 
Shirley White.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated! There will also be a 
cake on hand to help celebrate Cy Kano's upcoming 90th birthday!

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

Be sure to mark your calendar for the July 29 "No Snow Ball" benefit 
dance in Rehoboth. Lisa Greenleaf will call the dance to music on her 
iPod. This 5th Friday dance in July is a Rehoboth first! Admission: 
$10, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds to go toward the expense of plowing 
out the dance hall during the winter months.

***************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. The 
dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. before the 
dance. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. 
Partners are not necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a 
dance cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email 
list by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance 
will be held on Sunday, July 17.



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Dear members of the Rehoboth dance community,

Lisa Greenleaf's husband Michael is in critical condition right now 
in the ICU of a hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a 
ruptured tumor and pneumonia.

He was to begin chemotherapy in a few weeks for a rare form of 
lymphoma, followed by a stem cell transplant.

This evening Lisa has emailed me:


M in critical condition. Blood clot. Tough night tonight in ICU 
please spread the word.


Please join me in sending your prayers for Michael's recovery.

Shawn

Please join caller Daniel Friedman and musicians Carol Bittenson, 
Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk this Saturday, June 25, for the last 
4th Saturday dance of the season at the Concord Scout House!

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

As you may know, the Scout House will be closed for construction for 
a number of weeks this summer.
The complete Summer Saturday dance schedule is:
   June 25 at the Scout house
   July 9, July 16, and July 23 at the Scout house
   August 20 at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle
   August 27 at the Scout house.
   September 3 at the Scout house

The updated schedule and other details will soon be posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Please join us for an early summer's eve gender role free contra dance 
in JP!

WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Chris Weiler.  Music: Nora Smith on fiddle, Michael 
Friedman on piano, and Dave Casserly on saxophone.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Forwarded by Lisa:

*******************

There is now a Web site for getting further updates on Michael's 
condition and, in the future, for offering assistance. There is a 
three-step process for joining:

(1) Go to

https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/643258/

and fill in your name, e-mail address, and any other information you choose.

(2) Wait for a confirming e-mail that your registration has been accepted.

(3) Reply to the confirming e-mail and select your password.

This process is needed to protect your privacy and everyone else's. 
Your personal information will be available only to the coordinators, 
who right now are Lisa and myself, although we may add others later.

For the present, we will use the Web site for posting further 
updates, and you can leave messages for Lisa and Michael under the 
Well Wishes section. In the future, we will use the site to 
coordinate requests for assistance.

Contact me, not Lisa, if you have any questions about the Web site.

Miriam Baker
mabaker@...
617-484-0175

SPECIAL NOTES: JULY 4TH: NO DANCE
                                  JULY 25th through AUGUST 15th:  
Dances will be at the Acton Exchange Hall: http://exchangehall.com/

Hi Dancers,

Looks like the sun will be shining for the Monday Contra dance at the  
Scout House tomorrow.  We will dance to Notorious (yea!) -- Eden  
MacAdam-Somer on fiddle and Larry Unger on guitar/banjo, with Jack  
O'Connor on mandolin / banjo / percussion and Cal Howard on the big  
bass.  Our caller will be Adina Gordon!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

The band Tunescape is coming to play at the Thursday dance on July 14 and they need housing.

Details below; if you can help, reply to me personally, and not to the group.

"Tim & Peter-- 2 separate twin or larger beds or bed-like objects (futons, mattresses are fine), same room is fine.

Rachel, Jodi, & Nadine-- 2 of us are fine sharing a double bed, with a twin bed for the 3rd person. Or if someone has three separate twin bed or bed-like objects available, that's cool. We are fine with mattresses, futons, etc, too, and none of us mind sharing a room.

We will have 2 separate cars."

Thanks,
Lisa

in Peterborough.....at least until September......

Our only dance this summer will be Saturday July 2nd.  (In August  
Monadnock Music has the hall)

featuring fiddler George Wilson and piano player Bob McQuillen making  
their own brand of musical fireworks!

Steve Z-A calling

the usual details:

7:30 Beginner Workshop

8:00 to 11:30  Dancing

$8.00 Admission

Upstairs in the beautiful Peterborough Town House

Please join us for this night, and then we will say "see you in  
September" (the 3rd to be exact)

ALSO:  We are looking for a place for George Wilson to spend the night  
after the dance.  Two free admissions to the dance to anyone who  
offers to put him up.
              email:  zakon-anderson@... if you can offer him  
a place.  Thanks

SPECIAL NOTICES:

1.  JULY 4TH:  NO DANCE AT THE CONCORD SCOUT HOUSE.  HAPPY FOURTH OF  
JULY!

2.  JULY 25th through AUGUST 15th: Dances will be at the Acton  
Exchange Hall: http://exchangehall.com/


You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. 
Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat Hewitt, 
Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Usually, there is only one Rehoboth contra dance in the month of 
July, but this year a special benefit dance, the "No Snow Ball," will 
be held on July 29 (a 5th Friday). Lisa Greenleaf will call the dance 
to music on her iPod, using a variety of music that has been tailored 
for contra dancing. This is a Rehoboth first, and we are very excited 
about it! Admission is $10, and the dance goes from 8:00 to 11:00 
p.m. The proceeds of the dance will go toward the expense of plowing 
out the parking area during the winter months.

There is also a Jammers dance at the Rehoboth dance hall this month, 
on Sunday, July 17. Admission is free, and the dance goes from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers 
dances below.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. before 
the dance. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. 
Partners are not necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a 
dance cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email 
list by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance 
will be held on Sunday, July 17.



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This Saturday, July 9, is one of only four opportunities for Saturday 
night dancing at the Scout House this summer! Daniel Friedman will be 
back to call, along with Julie Metcalfe (fiddle and viola), Debby 
Knight (piano), and Walter Lenk (mandocello). Please join us for an 
evening of driving music and interesting dances.

Next week, July 16, Jeff Kaufman will be calling to the music of Full 
Tilt (Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk). 
The remaining summer Saturday dances will be August 20 in Carlisle, 
and August 27 and September 3 at the Scout House.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

The complete Summer Saturday dance schedule is:
   June 25 at the Scout house
   July 9, July 16, and July 23 at the Scout house
   August 20 at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle
   August 27 at the Scout house.
   September 3 at the Scout house

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to Scout House construction from July 25th through  
August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at the air  
conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  See their Website for directions  
and parking information:  http://exchangehall.com/


Hello Dancers,

Hot--but not humid--weather for Monday Contras at the Scout House.   
Our caller will be Steve Zakon-Anderson.  Our musicians will be Amy  
Larkin on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin,  
banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Come welcome all  
the visiting dancers we've had this summer!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

Last chance to dance on Saturday night at the Scout House until August 27!

Please join us this Saturday, July 16, as Jeff Kaufman calls to the 
music of Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, and Debby Knight, 
with Walter Lenk). The weather looks fine for dancing.

There will be a special Saturday dance August 20 in Carlisle, then 
we'll return to the Scout House for dances on August 27 (Full Tilt 
returns) and September 3 (Jeff Kaufman, Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, 
Walter Lenk). For other Saturday weekend dance opportunities this 
summer, check out the flier table.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

The complete Summer Saturday dance schedule is:
   June 25 at the Scout house
   July 9, and July 16 at the Scout house
   August 20 at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle
   August 27 at the Scout house.
   September 3 at the Scout house

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to Scout House construction from NEXT WEEK (July  
25th) through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at  
the air conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  See their Website for directions  
and parking information:  http://exchangehall.com/


Greetings Dancers,

Don't let tomorrow's high of 86 trick you into thinking it's too hot  
for dancing.  By 7 PM it should be down to around 80 and by the 9:00  
break it should be down to 75!  Last week we had hotter weather than  
this and we had a GREAT dance.  We had about half a dozen beginners!

The music is sure to be too hot NOT to dance with Elixer in the  
house.  Nils Fredland will be calling AND playing trombone.  Ethan  
Hazzard-Watkins will fiddle while Nils burns. Jesse Hazzard-Watkins  
will round out the brass section with trumpet and flugelhorn.  Anna  
Patton IS the woodwind section with her clarinet, and Owen Morrison  
will provide guitar and foot percussion.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra  
dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around  
10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break  
(lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for  
full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the  
door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be  
arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the  
Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to help folks without a car  
who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the  
environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others  
able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO: Caller: Rachel Shapiro.  Music: Edward Wallace on fiddle; Max 
Newman on banjo, mandolin, guitar, and piano; and Larry Unger on banjo 
and guitar.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.
Admission is $10 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all).

We bring you another wonderful young caller, and a trio of truly gifted 
musicians.  Just come and enjoy!  It will probably be a hot evening, but 
we'll have the big fans running on high and lots of cool drinks.

Also please consider bringing a snack and/or a refreshing, non-alcoholic 
beverage to share during the half-time break.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.
-Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.
-Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented
products, as some of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and
experience discomfort when exposed to these things.

See http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ for all the info on our series.

-Mike Miller

Hello dancers:

Just a reminder that the Kingston Dance is on it's summer break, so there is NO dance tonight.

But, we'll be back on August 27th with tunes by The Free Raisins (a hot young band from the Boston area) and the terrific Marcie Van Cleave doing the calling!  Mark your calendars and we'll see you then.

Stay cool, and enjoy your summer!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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SPECIAL NOTE:    Due to Scout House interior construction from July  
25th through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at  
the air conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  See their Website for directions  
and very important parking information at:   http://exchangehall.com/


Greetings Dancers,

A fun dance is planned for our first night on the lovely "sprung"  
floor at the Acton Exchange Hall.  Our musicians will be Ariel  
Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on  
guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller  
will be Adina Gordon!

The dance will be on the top (3rd) floor of the Acton Exchange Hall,  
where the doors open at 7 PM  for the 7:30 Contra Dance.  Dancing  
ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  There will be a lemonade break at  
9:00, right after the waltz.

Dances are taught, and all ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission  
is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive early--around 7:00--if they can.  Just let the person minding  
the door know that they are new and a free basic lesson will be  
provided.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  The S. Acton commuter rail stop is right across the  
street from the Acton Exchange Hall.  You can also connect with other  
dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to  
help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride  
sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a  
means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration  
at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

Thanks, Mac.  Useful info, indeed!

Robin


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Walker Sloan <sloan@...>
> Date: July 24, 2011 10:45:45 PM EDT
> To: mondaycontras-owner@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [mondaycontras] Monday Contras Moved!
> Reply-To: sloan@...
>
> Hi, Robin
>
> The Fitchburg commuter rail, train #433, leaves North Station at  
> 6:25 PM, Porter Square at 6:35 PM and arrives in South Acton at  
> 7:24 PM.
>
> Train #438 leaves South Action at 11:00 PM and arrives Porter  
> at11:37 PM, North Station at 11:48 PM,
>
> Might be useful to a couple of folks.  See you tomorrow!
>
> Best,
>
> Mac
>
> Walker Sloan
> MEDevelop Consulting, Incorporated (R)
> 44 Coburn Road
> Berlin, MA 01503
> Tel/Fax:  978.838.0036
> Mobile: 508.826.6857
> sloan@...
> www.medevelop.com
>
> On 7/24/2011 9:31 PM, Robin Humes wrote:
>> SPECIAL NOTE:    Due to Scout House interior construction from July
>> 25th through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at
>> the air conditioned Exchange Hall
>> 				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  See their Website for directions
>> and very important parking information at:   http://exchangehall.com/
>>
>>
>> Greetings Dancers,
>>
>> A fun dance is planned for our first night on the lovely "sprung"
>> floor at the Acton Exchange Hall.  Our musicians will be Ariel
>> Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on
>> guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller
>> will be Adina Gordon!
>>
>> The dance will be on the top (3rd) floor of the Acton Exchange Hall,
>> where the doors open at 7 PM  for the 7:30 Contra Dance.  Dancing
>> ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  There will be a lemonade break at
>> 9:00, right after the waltz.
>>
>> Dances are taught, and all ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission
>> is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).
>>
>> If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to
>> arrive early--around 7:00--if they can.  Just let the person minding
>> the door know that they are new and a free basic lesson will be
>> provided.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the
>> fastest way to learn.
>>
>> Need a ride?  The S. Acton commuter rail stop is right across the
>> street from the Acton Exchange Hall.  You can also connect with other
>> dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to
>> help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride
>> sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a
>> means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration
>> at Ridebuzz is required.
>>
>> Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/
>> mondaycontras-820.html
>>
>> You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming
>> Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/
>>
>> See you tomorrow!
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

There will be a special Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m.

Lisa Greenleaf will call Rehoboth's first-ever "No Snow Ball" benefit 
dance, using a variety of music on her iPod that has been tailored 
for contra dancing. Admission is $10, and the dance goes until 11:00 
p.m.

Dancers are encouraged to bring snacks to share. Baked treats are 
always appreciated, and if you are planning to bring fruit, please 
also bring along a cooler, as there is no longer a refrigerator in 
the downstairs kitchen.

The weather may turn warm again by Friday, and there will be extra 
fans in the hall to help us cool down.

Here are some other tips to consider:

1. Please bring an extra shirt or top. Both you and your partners 
will appreciate it.

2. If it's hot and humid, don't overexert yourself. You can sit out a 
dance and socialize.

3. Please remember to bring a water bottle for every member of your party.

The proceeds of the dance will help offset the expense of plowing out 
the parking area during the winter months. The library plows only the 
driveway, so the Rehoboth Country Dance Society (RCDS) has the field 
plowed out--and it had to be plowed four times this past winter.

If you are not able to attend the dance but would still like to make 
a contribution, please be aware that the RCDS is a 501(c)(3) 
non-profit organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible. You 
can make out your check to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country 
Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Thank you--and see you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. before 
the dance. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. 
Partners are not necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a 
dance cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email 
list by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance 
will be held on Sunday, August 21.



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SPECIAL NOTE:    Due to Scout House interior construction from July  
25th through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at  
the air conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  There is PLENTY of parking  
across the street at the Commuter Rail lot.  See the Exchange Hall  
Website for directions and very
				  important parking information at:   http://exchangehall.com/


Greetings Dancers,

Ready for another night of cool dancing at the air-conditioned Acton  
Exchange Hall?  Our musicians will be David Kaynor and Andrea Katz on  
fiddles, Owen Morrison on his magic guitar, and Jack O'Connor on  
mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller will be Linda Leslie!

The dance will be on the top (3rd) floor of the Acton Exchange Hall,  
where the doors open at 7 PM  for the 7:30 Contra Dance.  Dancing  
ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  There will be a lemonade break at  
9:00, right after the waltz.

Dances are taught, and all ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission  
is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive early--around 7:00--if they can.  Just let the person minding  
the door know that they are new and a free basic lesson will be  
provided.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  The S. Acton commuter rail stop is right across the  
street from the Acton Exchange Hall.  You can also connect with other  
dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to  
help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride  
sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a  
means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration  
at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

SPECIAL NOTE:    Due to Scout House interior construction from July  
25th through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at  
the air conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  There is PLENTY of parking right  
across the street at the Commuter Rail lot.  See the Exchange Hall  
Website for directions and very
				  important parking information at:  http://exchangehall.com/


Greetings Dancers,

The Monday Dance will again be held in the air-conditioned Acton  
Exchange Hall.  Our musicians will be Elvie Miller on accordion/  
keyboard, Denis Liddy on fiddle, Mark Simos on guitar/ fiddle, and  
Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller will be  
David Millstone, down from Lebanon, New Hampshire.

The dance will be on the top (3rd) floor of the Acton Exchange Hall,  
where the doors open at 7 PM  for the 7:30 Contra Dance.  Dancing  
ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  There will be a lemonade break at  
9:00, right after the waltz.

Dances are taught, and all ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission  
is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive early--around 7:00--if they can.  Just let the person minding  
the door know that they are new and a free basic lesson will be  
provided.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  The S. Acton commuter rail stop is right across the  
street from the Acton Exchange Hall.  You can also connect with other  
dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to  
help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride  
sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a  
means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration  
at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

There will be only one Rehoboth contra dance in August--this Friday, 
August 12, at 8 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Nat Hewitt and Glen Loper. Desserts for the break are 
always appreciated!

The board members of the Rehoboth Country Dance Society wish to thank 
all of the dancers who came to the No Snow Ball benefit dance with 
Lisa Greenleaf on July 29. The dance was a success, raising enough 
money for plowing out the parking area during the winter months. And 
it was a lot of fun! We are also grateful for the dancers who brought 
food to share. Many thanks to everyone!

The new season of Rehoboth contra dances starts next month, when we 
go back to our regular schedule of 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays. Season 
flyers will be available at the dance this Friday.

Later this month, on August 21, there will be a Jammers dance and 
pot-luck at the dance hall. You can read more about the Jammers 
events below.

See you soon!
Shawn

****************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. In the event of inclement weather, a dance 
cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list 
by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will 
be held on Sunday, August 21.



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SPECIAL NOTE:    Due to Scout House interior construction from July  
25th through August 15th, Monday Contras will temporarily be held at  
the air conditioned Exchange Hall
				  at 2 School St. in Acton, MA.  There is PLENTY of parking right  
across the street at the Commuter Rail lot.  See the Exchange Hall  
Website for directions and more
				  very important parking information at:  http://exchangehall.com/


Greetings Dancers,

The Monday Dance will once again be held in the air-conditioned Acton  
Exchange Hall.  Our excellent musicians will be Brendan Carey Block  
on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/  
percussion & Cal Howard on bass .  Our caller will be our own Daniel  
Friedman!

The dance will be on the top (3rd) floor of the Acton Exchange Hall,  
where the doors open at 7 PM  for the 7:30 Contra Dance.  Dancing  
ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  There will be a lemonade break at  
9:00, right after the waltz.

Dances are taught, and all ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission  
is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to  
arrive early--around 7:00--if they can.  Just let the person minding  
the door know that they are new and a free basic lesson will be  
provided.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the  
fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  The S. Acton commuter rail stop is right across the  
street from the Acton Exchange Hall.  You can also connect with other  
dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz.  Our goal is to  
help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride  
sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a  
means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration  
at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/ 
mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming  
Monday dances at:  http://www.MondayContras.com/

See you tomorrow!

Please join us as Saturday night dances resume this coming Saturday, 
August 20! This dance will be held at a special location - Union 
Hall, First Religious Society, 27 School Street, Carlisle, MA. (For 
those of you have attended the 2nd Friday Carlisle dances, this is 
the same hall). The dance will run from 8-11. Rachel Shapiro will be 
calling, and music will be provided by the usual large Carlisle band 
(including Carol Bittenson, Bruce Rosen, David Titus, Vince 
O'Donnell, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk, and others).

Next Saturday the dance returns to Concord for two more weeks. August 
27 will feature caller Lucia Watson and Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson, 
Jim Guinness, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk). The summer Saturday season 
will end September 3, with Jeff Kaufman calling and music provided by 
Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

The complete Summer Saturday dance schedule is:
   June 25 at the Scout house
   July 9, and July 16 at the Scout house
   August 20 at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle
   August 27 at the Scout house.
   September 3 at the Scout house

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Greetings Dancers,

The Monday Dance is back at the new & improved Concord Scout House!  Many thanks to all who came to the Acton dances.  We hope to see everyone turn out tomorrow.

You will notice no big interior differences, but there are some outside changes that you can see.  Inside the walls, we now have a reinforced steel "skeleton" to keep it all together.  Your contributions have helped the Scout House in completing Phase One of our major reconstruction.  Phase Two is scheduled for next summer.

For tomorrow's dance, our musicians include Mark Simos on fiddle, Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, joined by Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard on the big bass.  Our caller is Mr. Dan Pearl!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.


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Hello dancers:

Summer is winding to a close, but the Kingston dance is just getting warmed up!  Come join us on Saturday for great dancing and a fun evening:

Date:  August 27, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Marcie Van Cleave
Band:  The Free Raisins (Jeff Kaufman, Audrey Knuth, Amy Englesberg)

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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The Rehoboth contra dance email list is being updated.

If you want to keep your current email address on the list, you do 
not need to reply to this email.

If you want to change your email address, please reply, listing your 
old address first and then your new address.

If you want to remove your email address from the Rehoboth list, 
please let me know.


The next Rehoboth dance will take place on September 9, when the new 
season starts. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,
Shawn

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Hi, Dave,

You are not on the Rehoboth email list but got my message through the 
Boston Contra email list on Yahoo.

In future, I'll leave out the Boston contra address when I send out 
this update.

Best,
Shawn



>Hi, I can only easily get to Concord, so please remove me from the 
>Rehoboth list, at least for now.  Thank you.
>
>daveelwood@...
>
>
>To: shawnkendrick@...
>From: shawnkendrick@...
>Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:18:53 -0400
>Subject: [Boston-Contra] Updating Rehoboth dance mailing list
>
>
>The Rehoboth contra dance email list is being updated.
>
>If you want to keep your current email address on the list, you do
>not need to reply to this email.
>
>If you want to change your email address, please reply, listing your
>old address first and then your new address.
>
>If you want to remove your email address from the Rehoboth list,
>please let me know.
>
>The next Rehoboth dance will take place on September 9, when the new
>season starts. We look forward to seeing you there!
>
>Best,
>Shawn
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Hello,

This is Shawn Kendrick of the Rehoboth contra dance.

I sent an email about updating the Rehoboth contra dance email list, 
but I should not have included this Yahoo email address, which is a 
group that forwards the notices about monthly dances.

If you are only on this list and not on the Rehoboth mailing list as 
well, please do not respond, as I do not have your individual email 
addresses in Rehoboth's list.

My apologies,
Shawn

Saturday night dances at the Concord Scout House resume this coming 
Saturday, August 27! Lucia Watson will be coming up from Rhode Island 
to call, and music will be provided by Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson, 
Jim Guinness, Debby Knight) with Walter Lenk. So far the weather 
looks good, with Irene not scheduled to arrive until Sunday.

The summer Saturday season will end September 3, with Jeff Kaufman 
calling and music provided by Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter 
Lenk.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Hope everyone has had a good summer......

One sign that Fall is on the way is that the Peterborough First  
Saturday series will start again on Saturday September 3rd, with Old  
New England and Steve Z-A on stage.

The rest of the details should look familiar:

7:30 workshop
dancing from 8:00 to 11:30

Peterborough Town House
Grove St
Peterborough

Admission $8.00

for info:  413-369-4369

Stay safe in the hurricane, and we'll see you next week!  Bring your  
friends!

Yes, there's a dance at the Concord Scout House tonight, August 27! 
With Irene's winds still a ways off and only rain in the forecast for 
this evening, Lucia Watson and members of Full Tilt plan to call and 
play for any and all hardy dancers who care to join them. Popsicles 
at the break will help offset the effects of the tropical air. Here's 
you chance to get some exercise, socialize, and hear some live music 
before staying home tomorrow to keep an eye on the basement!

This dance runs from 8-11pm. Admission is $8, $6 for students under 21.

Debby and Walter

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Greetings Dancers,

Just in case you missed it last week, the Monday Dance is back at the new & improved Concord Scout House!   You will notice no big interior differences, but there are some outside changes that you can see.  Inside the walls, we now have a reinforced steel "skeleton" to keep it all together.  Your contributions have helped the Scout House in completing Phase One of our major reconstruction.  Phase Two is scheduled for next summer.

For tomorrow's dance, our talented guest musicians are Amy Larkin on fiddle and Bruce Rosen on piano.  They are joined by Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal "The Man" Howard on the big bass.  Our caller is Sue Rosen!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow.


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The summer Saturday dances at the Concord Scout House end this 
Saturday September 3, with Jeff Kaufman calling and music provided by 
Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Debby and Walter

The Summer schedule is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Greetings Dancers,

Tomorrow's Labor Day dance is going to be four times the fun!  The young band, Forks of Nature, makes its Scout House debut, drawing from an extensive repertoire of Irish, Canadian, Jazz, Gypsy, and Klezmer music.  Please welcome Jonathan Cannon & Jonah Sidman on fiddles, Rowen Caplan on guitar & Kirsten Lamb on bass.  They will be joined by Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion.  

Our four callers (yes, we have a Calling Fource!) will be Don Veino, Andrew Stout, Jeff Kaufman, and Dereck Kalish.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow for our Labor Day dance!


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Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday

 
Please join us for our September contra dance.
 
Dave Eisenstadter, from Keene in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire
will from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New
England. He has called across the country from New England to New
Mexico.
 
Joining him from the Boston area will be Jumpstart, an exciting contra
band which plays Quebecois, Celtic, New England dance music. Members
include Gene Albert, Paul Lizotte and Victor Troll with special guest,
Julie Metcalf. Their music is sure to delight us all.
 
Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment.
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!
Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
 
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org 
 

After the summer break, the Rehoboth contra dance series is looking 
forward to starting its 30th season with three dances scheduled for 
September (on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays).

This Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m., Tony Parkes will be calling, and 
music will be performed by Nat Hewitt and the contra dance band 
Frigate, with Glen Loper, Fred White, and Steve Muise.

Any refreshment contributions to help celebrate the start of the new 
season will be greatly appreciated!

Special Rehoboth contra dances in the coming season include a 
Halloween dance on October 28, a Thanksgiving dance on November 25, a 
Holiday Dance on December 30, and a challenging dance on March 30. 
Flyers for the new season will be at the dance hall and are also 
available on the dance's Web site (see the link below).

The monthly Jammers dances at the hall are also starting a new 
season. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, September 18. 
You can read more details about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. before 
the dance. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. 
Partners are not necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a 
dance cancellation notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email 
list by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance 
will be held on Sunday, September 18.



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The Jamaica Plain gender-free contra series is starting its 2011-2012
season:

WHEN:  Saturday, September 10, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie;
       Music: White Squall: Alice Pace (percussion), Andrew Grover
	                  (fiddle), Ned Quist (guitar)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

We hope to see lots of folks there to help us kick off our new season!

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 ($6.00 for students), or less if you
can't afford it. Free for children 12 and under.

We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Greetings Dancers,

Monday's dance brings us the calling of Rachel Shapiro backed by the music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar and banjo, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo and percussion & Cal Howard on bass.

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow!


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Hello Dancers,

Last winter's Silent Auction/Alternative Music Dance Fundraiser for the Concord Scout House was such a great success, that we decided to have another one on Saturday, November 12th, 2011.  Mark your calendars!

So....now's the time to submit a description of whatever you want to donate to the November auction.  

We had wonderful donations last year--in fact, we had too many!   So please just send along a description of what you would like to donate, and we will get back to you soon.  But hurry!  Suggested donations come in fast and our table space is limited.

Thanks to you all,

Robin Humes

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This month Rodney Miller will be our guest musician with a 1/2 hour demonstration/workshop on Franco-American fiddling styles by Rodney and Paul Lizotte from 7:30-8:00pm preceding the dance.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: Friday, Sept. 16,  8:00 pm; no beginners' session this month.
Band: Jumpstart 
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

No partners are necessary and all dances are taught.

Please bring clean, soft soled shoes to protect the floor.

Cost $8, $5 students.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: 8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jump Start (Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Victor Troll, piano; Gene
Albert, bass; Nancy Fiske, clarinet and whistles)
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra




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The Lexington contra dance starts its monthly series this Friday at First Parish Church Hall, Lexington.  Come dance to the music of Roaring Jelly!

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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Ahoy Dancers,

And avast!  Monday is dance night, as well as "Talk Like a Pirate Day!" (Really, there's a Website!).  We will shiver our timbers with the music of:  Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, & Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion.  Our caller will be Sue Rosen!

The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!


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Please join us at the Downtown Amherst Contra dance
this Wednesday, September 21, for our one year anniversary dance!

Perpetual e-Motion is back to help us celebrate (after all, they played our first dance!) with Will Mentor on calling duty!

There's an introductory lesson around 7 for each evening dance, so bring your friends!

Intro Lesson:
7-7:30, Dancing: 7:30-10:30
Admission: General ($10), Student ($8), High School ($6)

Location:
Masonic Lodge, 99 Main Street, Amherst
The Masonic Lodge is located between the Black Sheep Deli and the police station, in downtown Amherst. More info see: http://amherstcontra.org

Note: Please bring water and a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes (or dance barefoot). Protecting this gorgeous wood floor is a requirement for our using this space.

http://amherstcontra.org

NEFFA (New England Folk Festival Association <http://www.neffa.org/> )
is accepting performer applications for the 2012 Festival. If you would
like to apply, go to www.neffa.org <http://www.neffa.org/>  and click on
the link near the top. Deadline is October 3.




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SPECIAL EVENT - Advanced Notice

ContraEvolution
- A five-hour techno/crossover extravaganza -

Wednesday, October 5, 6-11pm - $18
Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St. Greenfield, MA

A first of its kind 5-hour "techno/crossover" contra dance and musical
collaboration event featuring:

 -  DJ Improper (Jeremiah Seligman of ContraSonic in DC)
 -  Perpetual e-Motion
 -  Double Apex
 -  Will Mentor and Nils Fredland calling

These fabulous artists will play both individually and collaboratively
across the evening, mixing repertoires and creating new music to dance to.

ContraEvolution features three of the most progressive and popular contra dance musical groups playing today, each on the forefront of this evolving trend in their own unique way. DJ Improper mixes top 40 music samples into infectious contra rhythms; Double Apex plays driving fiddle and keyboard on top of a diverse set of sequences, samples and loops; and Perpetual e-Motion is renowned for their łnothing pre-recorded˛ looping and layering of new and traditional music.

This special Wednesday night dance is sponsored by the Downtown Amherst Contra Dance Series BUT it will be held at the
-- Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield --
to accommodate more dancers than the Masonic Lodge in Amherst. If you need a ride, start planning your carpools now!

Download a flyer for this event:

   http://amherstcontra.org/ContraEvolutionFlyer.pdf

For additional details and a full schedule of dances in this series, see:

   http://amherstcontra.org

Find us on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-AmherstContradance/196206887090444

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, September 23, at 8 
p.m., Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a dance cancellation 
notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list by 
mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will be 
held on Sunday, October 23.



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Advance planning hint: Monday Contras welcomes back Double Apex (Brendan Carey Block - fiddle, loops & samples; Julie Vallimont - keyboards, synths & samples) with caller Dave Eisenstadter to the Concord Scout House for our quarter-closing Maximum Monday on 9/26!

DA delivers driving fiddle tunes with a dance beat, fusing traditional music with loops and samples to create a unique sound for hot dancing. We'll have special "nightclub-style" lighting effects too!

The dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Admission for the dance is just $8.00; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under).

See you on the dance floor!

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://mondaycontras.com .

Phone: 	9783691232
Email: 	simitopaz@...

Please join us this Saturday evening for the season kick-off of the 
4th Saturday contradance at the Concord Scout House. We're happy to 
have caller Bob Golder join us. Music will be provided by the 
exciting fiddlers Carol Bittenson and  Julie Metcalf, along with 
Debby Knight on the piano and Walter Lenk on the mandocello.

Please help us keep Saturday night dancing alive and well at the Scout House.

Hope to see you there!

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through
    June 20111 (with the exception of December 24, 2011). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Hello dancers:

Time to say goodbye to Summer and welcome Autumn!  Join us for great music, top notch calling, lively dancing and lots of friendship at Kingston this Saturday.  Here are the details:

Date:  September 24, 2011
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Beth Parkes
Band:  Timm Triplett, Ron Grosslein and 
            Jim DiCarlo

Until we see you on the dance floor, Sarah, Gale and I wish you a good week!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...
 
"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

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Boston Gender-Free Contra Dancers (the JP group) and the MIT Folk
Music Club are combining to sponsor a joint gender-free contra dance
at MIT this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Paul Wilde; Music: Edward Wallace - Fiddle, Ben Leddy -
       Clawhammer Banjo and Guitar.
WHERE: MIT Student Center, 84 Mass Ave., Cambridge, Sala de Puerto Rico



IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 (MIT students free, $3.00 for other students), or
less if you can't afford it. Free for children 12 and under.

We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

Update:

Due to an editing error (mine), I included both the location of this
special dance (MIT) and the location of our regular Saturday dances
(Jamaica Plain).

The dance this Saturday is at MIT.

Also, I left out a musician (added since I first got the information):
Edward Wallace and Ben Leddy will be joined by Eric Eid-Reiner on
piano.

Do come!

--Robert

I originally wrote:

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Monday Contras welcomes back Double Apex (Brendan Carey Block - fiddle, loops & samples; Julie Vallimont - keyboards, synths & samples) with caller Dave Eisenstadter to the Concord Scout House for our quarter-closing Maximum Monday on 9/26!

DA delivers driving fiddle tunes with a dance beat, fusing traditional music with loops and samples to create a unique sound for hot dancing. We'll have special "nightclub-style" lighting effects too!

The dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Admission for the dance is just $8.00; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under).

See you on the dance floor!

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://mondaycontras.com .

Phone: 9783691232
Email: simitopaz@...



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, September 30, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Arigana Highway, with Alden Robinson, Mary Cay Brass, and Stuart and 
Matt Kenney.

This 5th-Friday dance is a regular dance, not a challenging dance.

It will also feature the first performance of a waltz written by 
Rehoboth dancer Eric Shaw, who will be performing the piece with the 
band.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a dance cancellation 
notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list by 
mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will be 
held on Sunday, October 23.



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Reminder: First contra dance of the new season in Berlin this Saturday evening, October 1 

Bill Fischer will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, October 1,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Plus, Bill will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there! 

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Sue Rosen says -

Please join us this Friday, September 30, in Carlisle for the early start
of our dance series this season.  Our October dance has been preempted by a
church function and we just can't wait until November to see you all.
We'll meet for the potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8pm.

We hope to see you there

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hey dancers!  Can you believe it is about to be October!

The first Saturday of the month will be in a few days, this Saturday,  
October 1st.

We will be dancing to the music of two legendary veterans of the dance  
world...Rodney Miller on fiddle and Bob McQuillen on piano.
Both of these fine musicians have received awards for their  
contributions to the arts by the Smithsonian as well as the National  
Endowment for the Arts.

Calling by Steve Z-A

the rest of the details:

Workshop for new dancers at 7:30
Dancing from 8:00 to 11:30

Admission $8.00

Peterborough Town House
Grove St
Peterborough, NH

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

For info:  413-369-4369

Hope to see you there!

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There's an especially festive contra in JP this Saturday.


WHEN:  Saturday, october 1, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti; Music: Carol Bittenson (fiddle) & Roberta Sutter (piano)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

The festive aspect is that we are celebrating the birthday of Robin
Fox, a longtime member of the JP gender-free dance community. The hall
will be specially decorated, and those attending are encouraged to
wear something purple (although we won't turn you away if you don't).

In any case, come dance! It will be lots of fun.

--Robert



IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 ($6.00 for students), or less if you
can't afford it. Free for children 12 and under.

We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Please join us for our October contra dance.

Marguerite Durant from New Jersey has called for dances large and small
across the country from New England to Wisconsin. She has been recognized as
a prepared, confident and relaxed caller who gets the dancers involved in
the dance.

 

Joining her from the Boston area will be Julie Vallimont and Cedar
Stanistreet from Nor'easter, an exciting band that plays a real storm. With
Julie's strong piano and Cedar's lively fiddle they draw on Irish, Scottish,
Quebec, Cape Breton, and New England musical traditions to create an
exciting, joyous sound for dancing.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment.

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street is at the corner of State Street in Worcester.

Park behind the church or on State Street.

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

 



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Hello Dancers,

Monday is our first dance of October and we will be moving to the music of:  Brendan Carey Block on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Rachel Shapiro.

The dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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This Friday, October 7, Bob Isaacs will
call for you to the rockin' music of Cedar Stanistreet, 
Peter Barnes and David Canteini
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Bob is the king of choreography and promises some new dances
for those of you who like advanced moves and cool flow.

October 7 at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Dancing Friends 


 

This is my personal invite to you to come out and join us for our 14th
Annual Autumn Harvest Ball!  It is a magical evening where we take a step
back in time to enjoy the elegant American contras, squares, mixers & couple
dances from the Victorian Era.  This is our special once a year ball which
we go all out for, and we  hope you can join us this year!  Reserve your
tickets now!  

 

For those of you who may be traveling in from a distance and need housing
for the evening, please let me know, and we will find a place for you to
stay within our dancing community.

 

Date: Saturday, November 5th, 2011

 

Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian - Universalist) corner of
Centre & Eliot Streets in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

 

Callers: Chris Ricciotti with special guest callers Linda Leslie & Bob
Golder

 

Band: Spare Parts! (Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute, and
special spare part Eric Buddington on Fiddle)

 

Ball Program:

5:00pm - 6:45pm:  Elegant Candle Lit Pot Luck Dinner

7:00pm - 7:25pm:  Warm up Waltzes

7:30pm - 11:00pm:  Evening Ball (with decadent dessert pot-luck at 9:15pm)

 

Period costume, formal or festive creative and colorful attire most welcome
and encouraged for this event!

 

Admission: Reserve your tickets now!  $15 in advance or $18 at the door.
Student Rate: $7.00.  A reduced rate or free admission is available for
anyone who can help out with decorating or who can assist with set up before
or clean up after dinner and/or dessert or assistance with clean up after
the ball is over.  As with all our dances, we will not turn anyone away
based on ability to pay.

 

Contact:  Chris Ricciotti  by email at Ricciotti@... or Home: (781)
982-8042 or Cell: (617) 852-4042 to reserve tickets, volunteer for work
exchange, menu needs or for more information.  I will be updating this
information shortly with a food coordinator contact so that we can plan for
a variety of food.

 

 

DETAILS ON THE EVENING BALL:

 

FOOD 

Starting at 5:00pm, come join us for the candle-lit potluck dinner before
the Harvest Ball, and then later for the dessert potluck during the break in
the evening ball program, BOTH TREATS CREATED BY YOU!  We have many talented
cooks in our dancing community and the food is always great!   A variety of
home made dinner foods including meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes would be
greatly appreciated, and feel free to be as creative as you like.  Large
ovens and stove space will be available for heating and adding that
finishing touch.  If you need to use the stove or oven to cook or warm up
your dish, please plan to arrive early.  Doors to the church will be open at
4:00pm, and the ovens and kitchen will be ready and available for use at
that time.  Our plan is to try to get dinner ready by 5:00pm.

 

We also have a delightful dessert potluck during the break in the evening
ball program, so your wonderful homemade baked goods and dessert treats are
also welcome!   There may be some refrigerator space available for any
dessert items that need to be kept cool.  Check ahead if you will need some
space for this.

 

To help ensure a balance menu plan, or to ask what is needed for the dinner
and/or dessert pot luck, please contact Chris Ricciotti as noted above.
Once we have assigned a food coordinator, an update will be sent out with
this information.

 

THE BALL PROGRAM:

Following dinner, we have warm up waltzes before the ball from 7:00pm -
7:25pm, and the evening ball program begins at 7:30pm with a Grand March.
This evening dance is a recreation of a New England style Victorian Ball
with vintage era dances popular in this area during that time, including
contras, squares, mixers & couple dances from the late from the early 1800's
to about 1900.  The tempos are a bit more relaxed.  The dancing ranges from
more elegant and graceful dances to lively and energetic dances, similar to
our modern day figures.  We will use actual ball cards for this event.  Our
tradition is, rather than booking ahead, to keep dancing friendly, we sign
off on our partner's ball card after each dance, and at the end of the
evening, you keep the ball card as a souvenir of all the delightful dances
you shared with your friends.  During the break half way through the dance
program, we have a  a delightfully decadent dessert potluck about 9:15pm.
Please consider bringing some yummy home made dessert treat to share!  There
after, we dance until 11:00pm.  Help cleaning up and packing things away
after the dance would be most appreciated!  Chris Ricciotti, Linda Leslie &
Bob Golder are all excited to be a part of this year's ball program and we
are looking forward to providing a fun and enjoyable evening of dances!  And
the music from our wonderful band, SPARE PARTS is the sweetest sound this
side of heaven!   This is an incredible evening of music and dancing, not to
be missed!

 

ATMOSPHERE & HISTORY:

The hall will be decorated with autumn trees, candles and lights to set the
mood.  Many people dress up for this affair, which adds to the delight mood
of the evening, and gives everyone an opportunity to experience what it was
like dancing years ago. There is a LOT of exciting history of early "drag
balls", the developing undercurrent of an early gay society by the late
1800's and other interesting stories of gender bending and cross dressing
that took place at some of these early balls, and we will share a bit of
this during the course of the evening program!   

 

PARTICULARS ABOUT THIS DANCE

This is a special once a year special event that is being sponsored by the
Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance Series. The flavor of this evening will be
quite a bit different from our usual Saturday evening contra dance.  All
dances will be taught, and although open for everyone to attend, some prior
contra dance experience would be helpful in attending this event,
particularly for some of the more complex figures that may be a part of the
program later in the evening.  If you have any questions about this, contact
Chris Ricciotti as noted below.

 


TICKET RESERVATIONS


To reserve advance tickets, for menu ideas, to help out or for more
information, simply reply to this email, or contact Chris Ricciotti by phone
at home (781) 982-8042 or by cell phone at (617) 852-4042.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA  02370-1729
Home: (781) 982-8042 nights & weekends
Cell: (617) 852-4042 weekdays
Email: Ricciotti@... 

 


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There's a dance in JP this Saturday:


WHEN:  Saturday, October 8, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Rachel Shapiro; Music: Edward Wallace (fiddle), Julie Metcalf
       (fiddle), Larry Unger (banjo & guitar)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

A lively evening of gender-role-free contra-dancing, and our last
local dance in October. Come on out and dance with us!

Want more gender-free dancing? Come to LCFD's fall Dance Camp on
October 21-23, with Linda Leslie calling contra, Joanna Reiner calling
English, and music by Moving Violations. See
<http://www.lcfd.org/lcfd/lcfd-fall-dance-camp/> for more information.

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 ($6.00 for students), or less if you
can't afford it. Free for children 12 and under.

We're at the First Church Unitarian-Universalist in downtown Jamaica
Plain, on Eliot St. at the corner of Centre St., opposite the monument.

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Joan and Linda Spence invite you to come to a 
special dance featuring Ernie Spence's favorite 
dances, dancers, musicians, and callers.

We’ll dance Chorus Jig, Money Musk, and other contras; we'll enjoy some
singing squares; we'll share some stories; and, we’ll raise a glass of
lemonade to Ernie!

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2011
Where: The Scout House, Concord, MA
Time:
   6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Dessert Social
   7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Dancing
   8:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Intermission
   9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Dancing

Musicians will include Randy Miller, Debby 
Knight, Carol Bittenson, Cal Howard, Bruce Rosen, 
Henry Yoshimura, Bob McQuillen.

Callers will include Lisa Greenleaf, Walter Lenk, 
David Millstone, Tony Parkes, Sue Rosen, Tod 
Whittemore, Nell Wright.

This dance is a benefit for The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
Donations will be gratefully accepted.
You can see the details on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178829402184906

For more information, please contact Linda Spence at 781-254-1734 or
lspence10@gmail.com.

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello Dancers,

There is a Monday dance tomorrow, Columbus Day.  Come have fun with the The Free Raisins (Audry Knuth on fiddle, Jeff Kaufman on Mandolin, octave fiddle, Amy Engelsberg on piano) with Jack O'Connor on mandolin/ banjo/ percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Linda Leslie!

Also:  There will be a continuation of the $5 & $10 Skirt Sale to benefit ongoing Scout House projects (like acoustic panels), so bring some extra dough.

The dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 14, at 8 
p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Pokerface, with Nat Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Also, later this month, on October 23, there will be a free Jammers 
dance and pot-luck at the dance hall. You can read more about the 
Jammers events below.

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a dance cancellation 
notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list by 
mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will be 
held on Sunday, October 23.



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Hello Dancers,

Once again it's time for one of our favorite bands: Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe on electric 5-string violin and loop station and John Coté on synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion).  Our caller will be Will Mentor.  Both the band and the caller were featured at the recent Adirondack Dance Weekend.  As is usual for appearances of this band there will be special lighting effects including UV lights, moving images and color patterns.

The $5 & $10 Skirt/Dress Sale will be back so bring some extra cash.  All sale items are donated so all proceeds go directly to the Concord Scout House.  If you have any nice dance skirts/dresses that you no longer use, please donate them to the Skirt/Dress Sale to help support the Scout House.

---------------------------------  ANOTHER FUNDRAISER DANCE/SILENT AUCTION IS APPROACHING ------------------------------
----------------------------------------------- WE ARE SEEKING AUCTION DONATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------
Last winter's Silent Auction/Alternative Music Dance Fundraiser for the Concord Scout House was such a great success that we've decided to have another one: 

                          Saturday, November 12th, 2011. Mark your calendars!

NOW is the time to submit a description of what you want to donate to the auction.   We had many wonderful donations last year-- in fact, we had too many!  Please send me a description of what you would like to donate and I will let you know if we have room for it!  Our table space is limited so submit NOW.
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The dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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Folks,

A slight change -- in full disclosure, the lighting for this event will not be as described below. We will have some theatrical/mood lighting, but minimal special effects and no flashing lights this time around.

Our talent will still be just as exciting, though!

We hope this update will allow dancers with migraine or other reactions to flashing lights to come and enjoy the event.

Sorry for any miscommunication, Robin was not aware of this programming change.

Thanks,
Don Veino

--- In Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com, Robin Humes <robin.humes@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Dancers,
> 
> Once again it's time for one of our favorite bands: Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe on electric 5-string violin and loop station and John Cotďż˝ on synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion).  Our caller will be Will Mentor.  Both the band and the caller were featured at the recent Adirondack Dance Weekend.  As is usual for appearances of this band there will be special lighting effects including UV lights, moving images and color patterns.
> 

Hello Dancers,

Just under 4 weeks until the next Alternative Music Dance & Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Concord Scout House.  The Dance is on Saturday, November 12th, 2011.  Mark your calendars!

Can you donate something?  We had many wonderful donations last year--hand made items, baked goods, clothes, and antiques.  In fact, we had too many!   So please just send along a description of what you would like to donate, and we will get back to you soon.  But hurry!  Suggested donations come in fast and our table space is limited.

Thanks to you all,

Robin Humes



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Come join us this Friday as we welcome two guests from the Boston area: Julie Metcalf on fiddle with Daniel Friedman calling.  

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH

When: Friday, Oct. 21,  8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jumpstart 
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

No partners are necessary and all dances are taught.

Please bring clean, soft soled shoes to protect the floor.

Cost $8, $5 students.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: 8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jump Start (Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Victor Troll, piano; Gene
Albert, bass; Nancy Fiske, clarinet and whistles)
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

Directions to the Waumbec Mill
25 N Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
From the South:




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We're excited to welcome Jeff Kaufman back to call this Saturday 
night at the Concord Scout House. And, if you haven't danced to any 
inspiring sax music lately, this is your chance! Full Tilt is back, 
featuring Jim Guinness on winds, Carol Bittenson on fiddle, Debby 
Knight on piano, and Walter Lenk on mandocello. Please join us for 
this only regular monthly Saturday dance at the Scout House.

Amy Larkin will be joining us next month for our Thanksgiving weekend 
dance on November 26. After that we're off until the new year (no 
dance on Christmas Eve), so join us while you can!

Please help us keep Saturday night dancing alive and well at the Scout House.

Hope to see you there!

Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through
    June 2011 (with the exception of December 24, 2011). The complete
    schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Come join us this Friday as Roaring Jelly roars again at First Parish Church Hall, Lexington.  

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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Hello Dancers,

A very cool night for dancing to the merry music of the following musicians:  Edward Wallace on fiddle, Andrea Cooper on flute, penny whistle and 5-string banjo, Mark Roberts, also on flute, penny whistle and 5-string banjo, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on bass.  Our caller will be Gordy Euler all the way from Portland, OR.

AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER DANCE/SILENT AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOV. 12th!

        (WE ARE SEEKING BAKED GOODS DONATIONS FOR SALE AT THE AUCTION--PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN HELP)

The Monday Contra Dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 28, at 8 
p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Julie Metcalf, Eric McDonald, and Eric Eid-Reiner.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

If you are receiving these reminder emails at duplicate email 
addresses and would like to eliminate one of them, please send me 
both addresses and let me know which one to keep.

See you soon!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a dance cancellation 
notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list by 
mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will be 
held on Sunday, November 20.



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The 4th Friday dance in October is typically a Halloween dance in Rehoboth.

Costumes are optional but appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

My apologies ahead of time to anyone who may be getting this message more
than once.
 
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Come Join Us for the 14th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball!  
 
Any out of town guests who need a place to stay over night after the ball,
place contact Chris Ricciotti as noted below.
 
Date: Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (corner of Centre & Eliot Streets) -
Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA
Caller: Chris Ricciotti with guest callers Linda Leslie & Bob Golder
Music: by Spare Parts including Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on
Flute, and special guest "Spare Part":  Eric Buddington on Fiddle
Attire: Festive, Formal, Period or Colorful attire is welcome and
encouraged.
 
Program:          5:00 - 6:45pm: Elegant Candlelit Pot Luck Dinner  (Please
bring a homemade dinner item to share)
                         7:00 - 7:30pm: Warm Up Waltzs
                         7:30 - 11:00pm:  Evening Ball - with Decedent
Dessert Pot Luck during the break!  (Please consider bringing a homemade
dessert item to share)
 
Admission: $15.00 (if you reserve tickets in advance), $18.00 at the door,
Students $7.00.  
                    Work exchange is available for a reduced rate or free
admission (volunteers are most welcome!) - see info below!
                    No one will be turned away on ability to pay.
 
For info, ticket reservations, and Work Exchange/Volunteer assistance: 
Chris Ricciotti  (781) 982-8042, (617) 852-4042, or email: Ricciotti@...
<blocked::blocked::mailto:Ricciotti@...> 
 
Food/Menu Contact: We try to provide a balanced menu of Vegetarian, Vegan
and Meat dishes to satisfy dietary needs for dinner and dessert.  
Please contact Read Weaver at rweaver@...
<blocked::blocked::mailto:rweaver@...>  or Sam Arfer at
samarfer@... <blocked::blocked::mailto:samarfer@...>  to help us
balance the menu, or to find out what is needed.  If you are coming to
dinner, please bring dinner food.  If you are coming to the dessert pot
luck, please bring dessert food.  If you are coming to both, please contact
Read or Sam to find out what is needed.
 
A Description of the Harvest Ball:  This is our special once a year event
where we come together to celebrate autumn, a pre-Thanksgiving gathering of
all our dancing friends!   The evening dance program is our re-creation of a
Victorian Era ball, with classic elegant old time contra dances, squares,
mixers & couple dances for from the era 1820's thru 1900.  It is a fun and
memorable evening were we suspend time for a moment, and take a step back
into history where we will explore what the dancing was like that led up to
our modern day contra & square dances.  We will have easier dances earlier
in the evening with more experienced dances later on.  
 
Though this event is a bit more formal that our regular contra dance, this
is by no means a stuffy affair!  The music is great, and the dancing will be
great fun.  The food is amazing, and it's provided by you!  We host a
beautiful candle lit pot luck dinner, following by an evening ball.  We hand
out dance cards just before the ball begins, and to keep dancing friendly
and accessible to everyone, rather than the old tradition of signing up
ahead of time, we encourage folks to sign off on each other's cards after
each dance, and at the end of the ball, you keep the card as a souvenir of
all the great dancing you shared with your friends!  During the program, we
also share some fascinating historical stories of what went on at some of
these affairs, including flirtation codes, etiquette, drag balls, and cross
dressing!
 
Though all dances will be taught some prior dancing experience is helpful
for this event, as we try to keep teaching to a minimum wherever possible.
 
Help is needed: These events are a lot of fun, but they also take some
careful planning and work. We offer work exchange in exchange for reduced or
free admission to the ball.  Volunteers are also welcome.  Assistance is
needed with decorating the hall with lights and candles, setting up and
dressing up the tables, helping out with food set up, and we also can use
help with clean up after the ball ends.  We always have a great time working
together to make this event magic!  Come and join us!  
 
Come and celebrate the bounty of the New England Autumn Harvest and join us
for what is sure to be a memorable night!We look forward to seeing you
there!
 

Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA  02370-1729
Home: (781) 982-8042 nights & weekends
Cell: (617) 852-4042 weekdays
Email: Ricciotti@... 

 


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Hello Dancers,

There is NO Monday Contra Dance tomorrow night, Hallow'een.  Please pass the word along.  We are having our dance floor refinished this week and cannot hold a dance until Thursday night.

BUT DO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER DANCE/SILENT AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOV. 12th!  (WE ARE SEEKING BAKED GOODS DONATIONS FOR SALE AT THE AUCTION--PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN HELP)

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you soon!

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Shake off the snowstorm at the first Friday 
Challenging Contra Dance series this Friday, November 4 at
The Concord Scout House.

Remember it's for ~experienced~ dancers.  Sue Rosen will be
delighting you with creative contra concoctions to the 
groovin' music of The Free Raisins (Jeff Kaufman, Audrey Knuth
and Amy Englesberg).  

The dance starts at EIGHT PM and goes until 11PM.
Admission is $9, or $7 for age 21 and under.

Come on down!

Lisa Greenleaf

**Experienced means there's no beginner session and no teaching of basic figures. Some dances  will not be taught and many dances will have unusual and exciting patterns.  Not the time to bring your newbie friends to a dance--bring 'em on Monday or Thursday!

Squares, squares, squares!
Want to call traditional squares? Come dance them! Want dance variety? Come dance squares!
This Saturday at Payson Park Church 365 Belmont St., Belmont, Mass.
On the 73 bus line from Harvard Square! Plenty of free street parking.

Tony Parkes calls squares, and other dances.
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Admission $5-$10 (pay what you can)


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Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, November 5 

Paul Wilde will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, November 5,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Plus, Paul will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there! 

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Hello Dancers,

The Monday Night Contras are back!  The Scout House has a bright new finish on the floor, ready for dancing to the  music of:
Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Jordan Tice on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Daniel Friedman.

AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER DANCE/SILENT AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOV. 12th!

        (WE ARE SEEKING BAKED GOODS DONATIONS FOR SALE AT THE AUCTION--PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN HELP)

The Monday Contra Dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 11, at 8 
p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Dave Langford and Peter Barnes.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@... or 
Judith at Judith_Schrier@.... You can read more about the 
Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. In the event of inclement weather, a dance cancellation 
notice will be sent to those on the Rehoboth email list by 
mid-afternoon on the day of the dance. The next Jammers dance will be 
held on Sunday, November 20.



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Please join us for our November contra dance. 

 

Paul Wilde from the Providence area will call for us. He calls throughout
the Northeast where is always favorably received.


Joining him from the Boston area will be Free Raisins, an exciting new band
playing energetic New England dance music. The band features Audrey Knuth
-fiddle, Amy Englesberg - piano and Jeff Kaufman -mandolin and octave
fiddle.

 

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 

 

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment. 

 

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

 

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person.  Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6.  Children 12 and under FREE!

 

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.  Park behind the
church or on State Street. 

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org 

 



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One of Rehoboth's dancers, Jeff Bull, is interested in helping the 
Rehoboth dance set up carpools. At the last dance in October, he 
brought a chart and a sign-up sheet to help bring this about.

Now Jeff has gone a step further--he has set up a gmail account so 
that dancers who are interested can let him know. He will then put 
people in touch with each other.

Below is Jeff's message.

See you soon!
Shawn

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Hello Dancers,

We're organizing a carpool system for the Rehoboth contra dance. 
Taking part can help with the following:

saving money,

having more fun driving to the dance,

staying awake on the ride home,

freeing up more parking space (especially important in the winter!),

and being involved in that whole "Save the Planet" thing.

If you would like to be included in the carpool system, just reply to 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@... with the 
town you live in (or section of the city, if it's Providence or 
Boston). We'll send you the email addresses of dancers who want to 
drive or ride from the same area. Then you guys can work out the 
details between yourselves. Or just come to the dance and sign up 
there. Your email address will be used only for this purpose.

AND, during all three dances in December, we'll have raffle drawings 
for FREE tickets ONLY for people who actually come to the dance in 
carpools. The tickets can be used any time in 2012. Just fill out a 
raffle ticket with your email address when you come to the dance. The 
drawings will take place at the half-time break.

Jeff

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Sue Rosen says -

Our season restarts again (again) this Friday, November 11, with the best
potluck dinner at 6:30 and dancing at 8pm.  Please join us!

And looking ahead, please note another change in this year's schedule:
Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman will be visiting the Carlisle dance in
January instead of December.  Mark your calendars for Dudley's Twelfth
Night celebration this year.

We hope to see you soon.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello Dancers,

It's here:  November 12th!  Tonight's the night for the Alternative Music Dance & Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Concord Scout House.  Lisa Greenleaf is calling, and she has put together an all-new program of alternative music selections, including Rock-n-Roll, electric Celtic, Latin groove, and Pop excitement!!!
 
The Dance starts at 7:30 and runs until 11pm to accommodate the auction.  All proceeds go directly to the Scout House to build a new, insulated roof next year.

We have many wonderful donations--hand made bags and socks, lots of baked goods, unique clothes, jewelry, and vintage items.  Bring extra money, your checkbook, or form a baked-goods cartel!

See you tonight,

Robin Humes



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Hello Dancers,

It's a lovely night for dancing at The Concord Scout House.  Our excellent musicians are David Kaynor on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller, from "down Maine," is Mr. Tavi Merrill.

The Monday Contra Dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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Jeff Kaufman will be calling to Caribou and Reed Band
This Saturday, November 19. 
The dance  is from 8:00-11:00 PM

At the 1st Parish Unitarian Church,
40 Church Street, in Northboro.

All dances are taught, and Jeff Kaufman will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30.

Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.)

Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free .

For additional information check online at our web site: northborocontra.com.

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Join us on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:30pm, for another great Downtown Amherst Contradance!  This week we're having another contra-revolutionary 
evening with Double Apex (Brendan Carey Block on fiddle, loops and samples and Julie Vallimont on keyboard, synths and samples) - Driving fiddle tunes with a 
dance beat, fusing traditional music with loops and samples to create a 
unique sound for hot dancing. The fabulous Steve Zakon-Anderson makes 
his Downtown Amherst debut calling for us!

Please note: This dance will feature black light and other special effects lighting by Nathan Johnson (but no strobes).


Intro lesson at 7pm, dance begins 7:30.


We are located at the Masonic Lodge (99 Main Street in Amherst) near the Black Sheep Deli and the Police Station.


Admission: $10, Students: $8, High School: $6


Please bring water and 
clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wood floor. Also please refrain 
from wearing perfumes, colognes and other highly scented products. All 
dances smoke, drug and alcohol free. 

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One week until the annual Thanksgiving Eve contra in the big, beautiful 
Peterborough Town House (1 Grove St Peterborough, NH) 


Music by Becky Tracy, Keith Murphy, David Cantieni (Nightingale meets Wild Asparagus!) 


Calling by Steve Z-A 


Dancing from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM 


Admission $10 


Anything else you need to know? Call 413-369-4369 or zakon-anderson@...t 


Hope to see you there! 
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That would be WEDNESDAY NOV 23rd! 

----- Original Message -----
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To: pvcd@yahoogroups.com 
Cc: "Boston Contra" <Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 1:19:31 AM 
Subject: [pvcd] just a week away! 






One week until the annual Thanksgiving Eve contra in the big, beautiful 
Peterborough Town House (1 Grove St Peterborough, NH) 

Music by Becky Tracy, Keith Murphy, David Cantieni (Nightingale meets Wild Asparagus!) 

Calling by Steve Z-A 

Dancing from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM 

Admission $10 

Anything else you need to know? Call 413-369-4369 or zakon-anderson@... 

Hope to see you there! 
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It's almost time for our annual "work up an appetite" dance on

Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday Nov 23rd

Peterborough Town House
Peterborough, NH

Music will be provided by Becky Tracy, Keith Murphy, and David Cantieni
                                         (as in Nightingale meets Wild  
Asparagus!)

Calling by Steve Zakon-Anderson

Dancing from 8:00 to 11:30

Admission $10.00

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

For more info call 413-369-4369

Thansgiving Eve is always a special night in Peterborough...please  
join us!

Hello Dancers,

We had very good music and excellent dancing last Monday at the Concord Scout House and can promise more of the same for tomorrow's Monday Night dance.  Our musicians will be Mark Simos on fiddle, Jack Deverux on fiddle and Uleann pipes(!), Bruce Rosen on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion.  Our very accomplished caller is Sue Rosen.

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive around 7:00 if they can.  If they let the person minding the door know that they are new a quick (and free) basic lessons will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem;  jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Saturday dance this Thanksgiving weekend, November 
26, at the Concord Scout House. Bob Golder will call to music 
provided by Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk. We hope you 
can join us to celebrate the final dance of the Fourth Saturday 
series at the Scout House.

After careful consideration and discussion with dancers and 
musicians, we have decided to move the dance into Cambridge. 
Beginning in January, we'll be running Fourth Saturday dances at 
Cambridge Friends School, where contra dances were held back in the 
1970s. There will be a flier out soon with specific dates, 
directions, and information about musicians and callers for the 
winter and spring season.

We would like to thank the many dancers, musicians, and callers who 
have joined us over the years. We have felt privileged to work with 
all of you and to host dances in the Scout House, which is such a 
wonderful dance space.

Hope to see you there!

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2011
    (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The complete schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-> The flyer for the Scout House New Year's Eve dance is at
         http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve
-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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The 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Contradance will be held this Thursday at 8PM, November 
24, at the Watertown St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St. 

We hope you can join us with family and friends to work off eating indiscretions;
Cammy Kaynor calling to music provided by Debby Knight, Walter Lenk, Al MacIntire, Nickolas, Eli, Lia and Cammy Kaynor. Newcomers and sit-ins are most welcome! (Suggested donation $8)

Rehoboth's annual Thanksgiving weekend contra dance will be held this 
Friday, November 25, at 8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and 
music will be performed by Free Association, with Jim Guinness, Amy 
Larkin, and Debby Knight.

We welcome back all of the students who are home on school break! 
Also, if you have family visiting for the holiday, be sure to come 
early at 7:30 p.m. for a half-hour intro-refresher session.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

Two Goff Hall dances have been added since the fall. The contra 
dance's "No Snow Ball" benefit dance will take place on July 27! Lisa 
Greenleaf will be calling again to an eclectic mix of iPod music. 
This is an event not to be missed!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers have added a New Year's Eve dance to 
their schedule. This Saturday night dance is in addition to the 
Jammers dance that is scheduled for Sunday, December 18.

So there will be several opportunities to dance during the holiday 
season, with Rehoboth contra dances on December 9, 23, and 30, and 
Jammers dances on December 18 and 31.

See you soon!
Shawn

**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. The next Jammers dances will be held on Sunday, December 
18, and Saturday, December 31.



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Jeff Bull, who has volunteered to help organize carpools for the 
Rehoboth dance, would like to remind potential carpoolers to set 
their email spam filters to accept mail from 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@.... 
Otherwise, his emails will bounce back, or they may be put in a 
"junk" folder.

If you have not yet signed up to carpool but have an interest in 
doing so, please contact Jeff at 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@..., and he 
will put you in touch with people who live near you. You can also 
sign up at the dance.

Lastly, some of you may be many miles away right now, while others 
may be returning to this area to share the holiday with family and 
friends.

We will hope to see you at the dance on Friday. But if this is not 
possible, on behalf of the board members of the Rehoboth contra 
dance, I want to send you our warm wishes for a "Happy Thanksgiving"!

All the best,
Shawn




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I wanted to invite you all to what has become a really lovely tradition for
our Thanksgiving each year.  This is a community wide family dance party
that takes place in Lincoln, MA every Thanksgiving night.  We typically get
around 120 people out to dance, kids, teens, adults, grandparents, friends,
etc.  It's a warm and friendly group of folks who have welcomed John and I
as a part of their tradition for the past few years, and I would like to
invite all of you to come out and join us for this really fun event.   Below
are the details.  Feel free to contact me by phone or email for more
information (noted below):

Thanksgiving Night Community Dance Party
Thurs, November 24, 7 -10 pm at
Smith School, Ballfield Road, Lincoln
Featuring musicians Larry Unger & Julie Metcalf, and caller Chris Ricciotti

This is GREAT FUN and a great way to cap off Thanksgiving Day with family
and friends.
All ages and abilities are welcome.  This is a community wide event.  All
dances taught, all are welcome.

Tickets: $6 for adults & students; $4 for children 10 years and under
Sponsored by Lincoln First Parish 

For more information, call Chris Ricciotti at (781) 982-8042, (617)
823-1203, or Katie Winchell at (781) 259-0692.  

 

You can also email Chris at Ricciotti@....



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Hello Dancers,

You will sooooo want to come out and dance this Monday night to the high-energy music of Amelia Mason on fiddle, Eric McDonald on mandolin, and Bethany Waickman on guitar.  Woo hoo!  Our equally energetic caller is David Eisenstadter.

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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This Friday, December 2, Notorious plays for you 
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

I will be calling, and you know I like to have a good mix
of challenging, yet satisfying, contras along with
easy-for-advanced-dancers material as well as no walk throughs.  
This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to contras! 

Friday at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Reminder: Tim Van Egmond will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, December 3rd,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Plus, Tim will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.


Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

This dance is actually one of several events connected with the 16th annual "Christmas in Berlin" celebration, which takes place all day on December 3rd throughout the town. You may want to come early and make a day of it! At the 1870 Town hall alone there will be performances by local school musicians, a kids' Winter Musical Show, soup & sandwiches, a visit from Santa, and more!

For more information on Christmas in Berlin, follow this link (or copy/paste into your browser's adderss bar): http://www.townofberlin.com/Christmas%20in%20Berlin/Brochure2011.pdf.  For specifics on 1870 Town Hall events for this Saturday (and beyond!), follow this link: http://townofberlin.com/TownHall.htm.
 
For more information on the BCO and for complete directions, please visit our web site at: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-838-0044.

See you there!!

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Hi all-

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

We are back again in Peterborough this Saturday, and it will be your  
last chance to dance in the hall this year!

Featured band is "The Sugar River Band" aka the Orzechowski family.   
They were a big hit when they played for us last January.

Lisa Sieverts will be providing expert instruction and calling for you.

The rest of the details are familiar:

7:30 Workshop
8:00 to 11:30 Dancing

Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St
Peterborough, NH

Admission STILL ONLY $8

sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

for info call 413-369-4369

Hope you can come dance with us before the holidaze season makes you  
too crazy!

Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no Worcester Contra Dance this
month.

 

There will dancing at the following nearby locations.

 

Berlin - tomorrow Saturday 12/3

 

Westford - next weekend Sunday 12/11

 

Northborough - Saturday 12/17

 

Carlisle - Friday 12/9

 

Also in Medway and Concord - Check for details on the web.

 

Also, see http://www.thedancegypsy.com

 

 



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Hello Dancers,

Great dancing can be found this Monday night as we welcome back Dan Pearl, calling to the tuneful music of Julie Metcalf and Rachel Panitch on fiddles, Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Maybe Dan will call his "Hey" dance!  

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you all tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 9, at 8 
p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Nat Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

There are two more Rehoboth contra dances this month (on December 23 
and December 30), and at all three of these December dances, people 
who carpool will be eligible to take part in a drawing for a free 
admission ticket. See more details below.

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers have a dance scheduled for Sunday, 
December 18. You can read more about the Jammers below as well.

See you soon!
Shawn

*************

Message from Jeff about carpooling raffle:

CARPOOLERS RAFFLE - If you arrived in a carpool from at least 2 
separate addresses, ask Shawn for a ticket when you arrive. Print 
your name; then put the ticket in the bowl on the announcement table. 
The drawing will be during the half-time break. The raffle will 
continue all of December. If you haven't already done so, send your 
email, town, and state to 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@.... We'll 
send you local matches for carpooling.


**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners 
are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not 
necessary. The next Jammers dances will be held on Sunday, December 
18, and on Saturday, December 31. The New Year's Dance will go from 8 
to midnight.



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      Don Veino will be calling to Allemand North Band  Saturday, December 17. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, in Northboro at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. All dances are taught, and Don will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, non-marking, 
soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site: northborocontra.com. 

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Sue Rosen says -

Come join us in Carlisle this Friday, December 9, at 6:30 for the potluck
dinner and at 8pm for the dance.  As usual, I'll be calling with the
wonderful Carlisle band and Walter will offer up some of those great
singing squares we love.

And look what I just found on the web!  Are you in this video?  Hard to
tell with the lights off...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7YC9OEaYB4

Please note that Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman have postponed their annual
appearance in Carlisle to January when the weather may (or may not!) be a
little bit more seasonal.

We hope to see you there-- with the lights on.

You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
     http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

-- 

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
===========================================

Hello Dancers,

This Monday night we dance to two most excellent guest musicians:  Amy R. Larkin on fiddle and Debby Knight on piano.  Of course they will be joined by Jack & Cal on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and the big  bass.  Our Monday caller is Chris Ricciotti.

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

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The 13th Annual SandyFriends, one last reminder for Sandy's old-timey Christmas shindig.  I'm hoping a bunch of you picked up flyers at the dances.  This year will be a little different, we're going to have a bunch of bands and Will Mentor is going to get people up and dancing.  As well as performances. There are a bunch of great local old-timey bands, and the headliner is "Notorious", they are awesome, well worth the trip! Anyway, it'll be a fun evening with a showcase of great old-timey bands, probably some people you know and some you don't, but should. Give it a try! And bring an odd banjo for the Dreaded Banjo Orchestra! It's a unique experience... please come.
Time to consider dinner reservations?  Call Johnny D's at 617-776-2004.   There will be a nominal cover charge (TBD) but it will be low.  Sincerely, Jon and Sandy and the gang.

trouble viewing this email?  click here for the flyer!  

or paste this in your browser: http://www.planetbanjo.com/dec14Dance.pdf

The 13th Annual Sandy's Music
Old Timey Music & Dancing Christmas Party!! 
Wed., Dec 14, 2011 8:00PM

Performance & Dances
*** with caller WILL MENTOR!! ***



starring:

NOTORIOUS (Eden & Larry!!)

The Hi-Tone Ramblers

The Dixie Buttercups (you read right!!)
Put Your Hoe Down (Young energy!!)
Ed Britt, Don Borchelt & the Dreaded Banjo Orchestra



Here's the deal:  Every band will Perform AND have dances!!  There will be Circles, Squares, and Clogging!!  

Party like it's 1898!!

BRING YOUR BANJOS!!



Johnny D's, Davis Sq.

Somerville MA, on the Red Line!

Sponsored by www.SandysMusic.org, Cambridge 617-491-2812




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This month Boston area fiddler Audrey Knuth joins us with New Hampshire's Sandy Lafleur calling.  

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: Friday, June 17,  8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jumpstart 
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

No partners are necessary and all dances are taught.

Please bring clean, soft soled shoes to protect the floor.

Cost $8, $5 students.

Where: Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
When: 8:00 pm; beginners session at 7:30 pm
Band: Jump Start (Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Victor Troll, piano; Gene
Albert, bass; Nancy Fiske, clarinet and whistles)
Flyer and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Mill-City-Contra

Directions to the Waumbec Mill
25 N Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
From the South:

Get on Route 293 in Manchester
Get off at Exit 5, Granite St.
At the end of the ramp, turn Right an

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Season's Greetings, Dancers, and Aloha to Ayla (back from her studies in Hawaii!)

This Monday night our caller will be the delightful Adina Gordon.  Our guest musicians will be the very talented trio of Ari and Mia Friedman on cello and fiddle, and Bethany Waickman on guitar.  

Lots of our college-age dancers are home for the holidays so come and welcome them back.

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 23, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Perpetual e-Motion, with Ed Howe and John Cote.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, there is another Rehoboth contra dance this month on the 5th 
Friday--December 30. The dance will go from 8 to 11 p.m. with Linda 
Leslie calling and music by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

The Sunday Night Jammers have a New Year's Eve dance scheduled for 
Saturday, December 31. The dance will go from 8 p.m. to midnight in 
the same dance hall. You can read more about the Jammers' events 
below.

The Rehoboth contra dance is sponsored and organized by the Rehoboth 
Country Dance Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations 
made to the RCDS may be tax-deductible. If you would like to make an 
end-of-year donation to the RCDS, please mail your check (made out to 
"RCDS") to:

Rehoboth Country Dance Society
c/o Shawn Kendrick
40 Brook Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769

The board members greatly appreciate the loyalty of all the dancers, 
whose attendance and willingness to help new dancers have greatly 
supported the Rehoboth contra dance throughout the years!

Lastly, please see the new note below about the carpool raffle, which 
will take place both this Friday and next Friday.

See you soon!
Shawn

*************

Message about carpool raffle

In the interests of adding long-time carpoolers to the growing 
contact list for new carpoolers, the raffle tickets for the last two 
dances this month will include a space to add additional information: 
last name, email address, and town/state of residence. Anonymity will 
be preserved as much as possible, and people can always choose to opt 
out of receiving emails from carpoolers, but this way there is 
greater potential for connections to be made between people who come 
from nearby areas. The winner of the raffle will get a ticket for 
free admission to a dance.

If you are not already on the carpool list and wish to be added, 
please send your email address, town, and state to 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@.... You will 
then receive local matches for carpooling.


**************

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

****************

In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

*****************

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary.

To take advantage of New Year's Eve, the next Jammers dance will be 
held on Saturday, December 31. This special dance will go from 8 to 
midnight with a potluck and desserts during the break.



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Come celebrate the new year with a zesty contra dance-- it's a great party at the Scout House!  

Calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Walter Lenk
Lively music by Audrey Knuth, Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, Eric Eid-Reiner, Jack O’Connor and Cal Howard

Saturday, Dec 31 
8PM-1AM
The Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St, Concord, MA
Admission $15/ $12 (under 21)

~Contributions of desserts and munchies for the break appreciated~

See the flier at: http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve/

Happy New year!

Lisa Greenleaf

This is a reminder about several changes in the 4th Saturday 
contradance series, which has taken place at the Concord Scout House 
for many years.

There will be NO December dance, since the dance falls on Christmas 
Eve this year.

Beginning in January, the 4th Saturday dance will be moving to 
Cambridge, where it will be held at Cambridge Friends School, 5 
Cadbury Road. More detailed information, including directions, will 
be available in early January.

Meanwhile, we hope to see you in Concord on New Year's Eve! Join us 
for dancing, with a potluck snack break, from 8 pm until 1 am. Lisa 
Greenleaf and Walter Lenk will be calling, with music provided by Amy 
Larkin, Audrey Knuth, Eric Eid-Reiner, Debby Knight, Jack O'Connor, 
Cal Howard, and Walter. Admission is $15 ($12 if you're under 21).


Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2011
    (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The complete schedule and other details are posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-> The flyer for the Scout House New Year's Eve dance is at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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12/25/11
Annual Christmas Dance and Music Party
2:00-5:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA

This is a community event for all, on Sunday afternoon. I will teach simpler dances English Country Dances as well as one or several old "traditional" contras and perhaps a few newer ones like Simple Gifts. Short classical music interludes are likely. The afternoon is led by Cammy Kaynor and his family and sit-in musicians are most welcome. Voluntary donations help us pay for the hall. 
http://www.manystrings6.com/dance/, cammydance@..., 781-665-3835 
https://www.facebook.com/events/241675602568593/

This is a wonderful way to commemorate the solstice and wrap up the year in the company of neighbors and friends. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you are most welcome to join us at this afternoon event and partake of refreshments and good cheer. 
Happy Holidays!

Season's Greetings, Dancers, 

This Monday night, December 26th, the Scout House will host Nils Fredland, calling to the music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  We hope Nils brings his trombone!

Lots of our college-age dancers are home for the holidays so the dancing will be energetic.

Monday Night Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break (lemonade provided), and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

You can find lots more information and the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be a Rehoboth Holiday contra dance this Friday, December 
30. The dance will go from 8 to 11 p.m. with Linda Leslie calling and 
music by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

The final carpool raffle for a free admission ticket to the dance 
will be held this Friday. If you are interested in carpooling and are 
not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 
<mailto:rehobothcarpool@...>rehobothcarpool@.... He will 
put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the 
dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from 
this gmail address.

The following night, on Saturday, December 31, the Sunday Night 
Jammers are hosting a New Year's Eve dance. The dance will go from 8 
p.m. to midnight in the same dance hall, with a pot luck and desserts 
at the break. You can read more about the Jammers' events below.

See you soon--and best wishes for the New Year!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the new black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary.

To celebrate New Year's Eve, the next Jammers dance will be held on 
Saturday, December 31. This special dance will go from 8 to midnight 
with a potluck and desserts during the break.



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Hello everyone!
 
We are really excited about our upcoming New Year's Eve party taking place
this Saturday Night, and we hope many of you are planning to attend our big
bash to close out the end of the year, and celebrate the new year together!
We still need some volunteer help.  If you are planning to attend, and can
give us some help, send me an email at Ricciotti@..., and I'll send you
a list of what we need help with. 
 
Here are more details of the dance party:
 
NEW YEAR'S EVE - GENDER FREE CONTRA DANCE PARTY!!!

Date: Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Time: 5:30pm - 1:00am!

Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Corner of Centre and Eliot Streets in
Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

Admission: $15. Student Rate: $7. 

As with all our dances, we will not turn anyone away based on ability to
pay, and a sliding scale is available for anyone who needs it.

CALLER & BAND:

Nils Fredland, a fabulous and well-loved caller from New Hampshire, is
coming down to lead our evening dance party of great New England Contra &
Square dances! He has a great personality and calls wonderful dances! He is
not to be missed. Along with him, we have a group of fabulous young
musicians including:

Rachel Panitch - fiddle, Neil Pearlman - piano, mandolin & Daniel Hawkins
-cello. The music will be HOT and the dancing GREAT FUN!

Make us your New Year's Eve Celebration this year and welcome in 2012 with a
great group of friends!

PROGRAM:

5:30pm - 6:45pm: Pot Luck Dinner

(bring home-made dinner food if you are planning to join us for dinner)

7:00pm - 7:25pm: Warm Up Waltzes

7:30pm - 9:00pm: Evening Dance Party!

9:00pm - 9:30pm: Pot Luck Dessert Break

(bring some of your favorite desserts to share)

9:30pm - 11:00pm: More Dancing!

11:00pm - 11:15pm: Break

11:15 - 11:50pm: Dancing

11:50 - 12:20pm: Celebrating the New Year!

12:20pm - 1:00pm: More Dancing and a Waltz to end the evening.

 

See http://lcfd.org/jp for more info

 

Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA  02370-1729
Home: (781) 982-8042 nights & weekends
Cell: (617) 852-4042 weekdays
Email: Ricciotti@... 



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