JoinSaturday, October 5 at 8:00pm
Dear Friends - It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that our dear friend, Susan Woodward, is not doing well. Frank will be moving her to the Hospice House in Merrimack this afternoon. Susan has fought a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer; all that could have been done was done. Susan managed to squeeze every bit of enjoyment she could out of life and in this she is an inspiration to us all. Frank wanted me to let you know that the Sunday, Jan. 6 music party at their home has been canceled. Susan apologizes for not giving more warning. She is having trouble thinking clearly. Things happened so fast and she took a sudden turn for the worse. Susan thanks you all for the love, laughter, friendship, music, song and dance that you have shared with her. Please hold Frank, Susan and their family in your thoughts and prayers. This is a difficult time for all. I will post again when there is an update. Please pass this information along to others who may not be on this mailing list. Sandy Lafleur [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, January 5 Bill Fischer will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, January 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, 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/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
......to work on your New Year's resolution to "contra dance more often in Peterborough in 2013"! This Saturday Jan 5th the Peterborough dance will feature multi- instrumentalist Pete Sutherland on stage with Oliver Scanlon and Peter Siegel. Pete (Sutherland) and Oliver will be playing melodies on twin fiddles and mandolin, accompanied by the always creative rhythms of Peter (Siegel). Calling will be by Steve Zakon-Anderson. You know the rest: Workshop at 7:30 Dancing 8-11:30 Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St Admission $8.00 Happy New Year to all, and hope to see you at the dance....
Happy New Year Dancers, We have a fun time in store for the first, 2013 Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our caller is Tavi Merrill, and our musicians will be Bethany Waickman on guitar and Mark Simos on fiddle, with Jack O'Connor on mandolin & banjo and Cal Howard on the big bass. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule. This would impact many dances. You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 11, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit, whole or sliced--will be greatly appreciated! WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. There will also be a Rehoboth community dance this Sunday, January 13, at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. These free community dances are sponsored by the Sunday Night Jammers, and you can read more about them below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, January 13. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us for our January contra dance! Come early at 6:30 for our annual potluck supper. This is a wonderful opportunity to sit down with dancers you met in the fall as well as the evening's musicians. Please bring a dish to share. We'll then be dancing to the calling of Tim Van Egmond, from the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts. A well-known and respected caller, Tim gives clear teaching and calling for beginning and experienced dancers. Accompanying him will be the Berlin Country Orchestra. This nine-member band provides lively entertainment for our dancing pleasure. Join us as they play tunes from the New England contra music repertoire. A beginners' lesson will be offered at 7:30 PM. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 PM with a short break. Admission is only $8 per person, $6 per student, and $18 per family. Children 12 and under, FREE! Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free environment. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary -- new dancers are always welcomed! Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing. 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 more information, visit our website at http://www.worcesterdance.org/ or RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/319282834848094/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sue Rosen says -
Happy new year to you all! The holiday season is winding down but
you have at least one more opportunity to sing and dance to seasonal
music when Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman (TWO FIDDLES from
Canterbury, New Hampshire) make their annual visit to the Carlisle
dance this Friday, January 11. Dudley started the contradance in
Carlisle decades ago and continues to call those old dances you don't
get to dance in most other halls these days, such as the Christmas
Hornpipe, Jingle Bells Quadrille and the dreaded Ribbon Dance.
Check out the Laufman's web site
<http://www.laufman.org>www.laufman.org for more info.
Come and bring a tasty dish for the potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8pm.
Dudley will share the calling with Walter Lenk and the tunes with the Carlisle
band. Admission is only $6.
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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Bill Fischer calling to Full Tilt (Carrol Bittenson and Debbie Knight) this Saturday January 19th at the Northboro Contra Dance. Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. 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 http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dancers, Tomorrow's Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House is bound to be fun! Don Veino will be calling to the music of Julie Vallimont on piano and David Kaynor on fiddle, with Jack O'Connor on mandolin & banjo and Cal Howard on the big bass. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule. This would impact many dances. You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have Ron Blechner calling to the music of Owen Marshall, Elly
Marshall, and Caroline O'Shea this Sunday evening, 1/20 at the Porter
Square Masonic Hall. It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5-$10 sliding scale. More
details:
http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2013-01-20.html
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/541550342531567/
See you Sunday!
Jeff
Hello Dancers, The Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House hosts Linda Leslie calling to the music of Rachel Panitch (fiddle), Daniel Hawkins (cello), Larry Unger (guitar) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion). The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with even more new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello dance friends! It was great to see many of you at Ralph Page this past weekend. And, now that you're all warmed up and ready to go, it's time for the first Kingston dance of 2013. Come out this Saturday and enjoy some wonderful calling and tunes by Marcie Van Cleave and The Free Raisins. Date: January 26, 2013 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 Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Its almost here...... The 21st Annual Snow Ball at the Peterborough Town House in Peterborough NH 12 hours of Contra Dancing from Noon to Midnight. Saturday January 26th The lineup: Noon to 3:00 Moving Violations with Rebecca Lay 3:15 to 6:00 Elixir with Nis Fredland 6:15 to 9:00 Crowfoot with Steve Z-A 9:15 to Midnight Latter Day Lizards with Lisa Greenleaf Great music, great calling, great dancers, and a great hall! All this for $24. I hope for good traveling and dancing weather that day, and to see all of you there! Cheers, Steve [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by the Latter Day Lizards, with Dave Langford, BIll Tomczak, and Peter Barnes. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit, whole or sliced--will be greatly appreciated! WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an email announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, February 10. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us this Saturday, January 26, for an evening of
contradancing in Cambridge, starting at 8 PM. The 4th Saturday dance
community will be welcoming dancers from the Boston Gender Free
Contra Dance (regularly held in JP on 2nd and 4th Saturdays). All
dances will be called in the gender role free format, and all dancers
are free to dance either and both roles throughout the evening. Tony
Parkes will be calling to music by Julie Metcalf, fiddle, Debby
Knight, piano, and Walter Lenk, mandocello.
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets). Some
dancers have mentioned that our dance space can be difficult to
locate. Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you
need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school
building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to
the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway
available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits
can park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman
Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from Porter Square.
Other things to know?
Live music
All dances taught
Beginners encouraged-come early!
No partner necessary
Any sexual orientation and gender expression is welcome
Please bring clean shoes to change into for dancing
Some dancers and band members bring snacks to share at the break
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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SUBSTITUTE LOCATION IN *CAMBRIDGE*, ONE TIME ONLY! The Boston Gender Free Contra Dance is joining forces with the Fourth Saturday Contra Dance in Cambridge this Saturday: Gender Role Free Contra Dance Caller - Tony Parkes Band - Julie Metcalf, fiddle; Debby Knight, piano; and Walter Lenk, mandocello. When - Saturday, January 26, 2013, 8 to 11 pm Where - The Meeting Hall at Cambridge Friends School 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge, MA (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets) Admission is $8 / $6 for students (or pay what you can for all). IMPORTANT DETAILS: 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. SPECIAL REQUEST: Please bring a snack, sweet or savory, to share. http://www.lcfd.org/jp/ See you there. -Mike Miller ***DIRECTIONS: Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits can also park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from the Porter Square T. More info at http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats/.
Hello Dancers, Tomorrow's Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House brings you the high-energy music of Mia Friedman (fiddle), Ariel Friedman (cello), and Owen Morrison (guitar) with Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion). Our caller will be Warren Doyle, on tour from Tennessee! The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with even more new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tonight's dance is cancelled due to the weather forecast. While we could go forward with the dance given the snow forecast for the start of the evening, we are concerned for our participants' safety in going home - the weather is expected to change to freezing rain and sleet later in the dance timeframe. Sorry for missing you this evening, but we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Shake off the dark nights at the First Friday Challenging Contra Friday, February 1 Concord Scout House 8-11 PM -This is for EXPERIENCED dancers- I'll be calling challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of CROWFOOT! Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8 See you there, Lisa Greenleaf
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, February 2 Paul Wilde will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, February 2, 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/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear Rehoboth Dancers, Performers who travel long distances to perform at the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) often need help with having a place to stay. Performers at NEFFA are volunteers, so helping them reduce their travel costs is a wonderful way to support the larger NEFFA and dance communities. We are looking for individuals or families who would be willing to host one or more performers for one or two nights, for no fee, and who live within one hour of Mansfield. It is not required to offer any meals. The dates of the Festival are April 19-21, 2013, and the location is at the Mansfield High School. The rewards are many! Performers are very grateful for the hospitality, and everyone has a chance to make new friends. Last year, Nancy Worthen & Barry Schuman hosted a musician from NYC, a specialist in Japanese music. This year, Bob & I are hosting a caller who is traveling all the way from New Zealand! We hope that you will join us and choose to become hosts. For more information, please contact me: Linda Leslie email: laleslierjg@... phone: 508-999-2486 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Come dance to the music of the exciting band "Trip to Nelson" this Saturday Feb 2, 2013 at the beautiful Peterborough Town House Trip to Nelson takes there name from a similarly named tune written from the great fiddler Pete Sutherland after he played a concert evening in the Nelson Town Hall. The members of the band, Gordon Peery, Richard Backes, Lizza Backes, Matt Garland, and Perin Ellsworth-Heller got together after playing at many Nelson Monday night contra dances. They have just released their first CD and recently played a concert evening to a full house at the Nelson Town Hall. Come and enjoy their terrific dance music, and support a great new area contra band! calling for the evening will be Steve Zakon-Anderson. The other details: 7:30 workshop 8:00 to 11:30 dancing Peterborough Town House, Peterborough, NH Saturday Feb 2 Admission $8.00 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society For info call 413-369-4369 Take a trip to Peterborough to dance to Trip to Nelson! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have Will Mentor calling to Amy Cann and an Open Band this Sunday
evening, 2/3 at the Porter Square Masonic Hall. It's 7:30pm-10:30pm,
$5-$10 sliding scale:
http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2013-02-03.html
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/581586131858817/
If you would like to play in the open band, come at 6:30. There's a
$0-$10 sliding scale for musicians.
Jeff
Hello Dancers, Tomorrow's Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House brings you great music by Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Our caller will be Linda Leslie. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with even more new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us for our February contra dance. Join in the spirit of Valentine's Day by wearing red. Calling for us this month is Bill Fischer. He has been calling dances for over twenty-five years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut. Bill has focused on calling for groups which include beginners of all ages. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various festivals and dance camps regionally and nationally. He plays several folk instruments and has danced with and played music for many performing groups. Joining him will be Anadama, a Boston-based contra dance band. Amelia Mason (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), and Bethany Waickman (guitar) join together to give Anadama its unique sound. The trio finds its roots in the traditional music of New England, Ireland, and Quebec. Infusing old and new tunes alike with a distinctly modern kick, it is dynamic, earthy music, played with vigor and honesty, and dance at its heart. 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/ > 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by Nor'easter, with Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman, and Julie Vallimont. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit, whole or sliced--will be greatly appreciated! WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an email announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. There will also be a Rehoboth community dance this Sunday, February 10, at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. These free community dances are sponsored by the Sunday Night Jammers, and you can read more about them below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, February 10. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Due to the heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions in the forecast, Friday's contra dance has been canceled. Please help spread the word. Thanks! Shawn
Sorry! I forgot that some lists are shared among dancers. It is the Rehoboth contra dance that is being canceled for Friday night!
The Carlisle dance scheduled for tomorrow (February 8) is canceled
due to the blizzard predictions.
Hope to see you in March.
You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
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Shawn Kendrick asked me to pass along that the Rehoboth dance on Friday night is canceled due to the pending storm. Mike Miller
Dear Dancers, It is with great regret that I inform you that, because of the impending storm, the two Jamaica Plain dances scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 9, have been cancelled. We'll see you all in a couple of weeks. --Robert
Due to the storm, this evening's Worcester Contra Dance is cancelled. Ken [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jeff Kaufman calling to Concepdance Band (Beth Murray, Carol and Steve Bittenson) this Saturday, February 16th at the Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. 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 http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Tomorrow's Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House brings you top-notch music by Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Our caller will be the energetic Dave Eisenstadter. We will be welcoming some students and their teacher from Southboro tomorrow night. Come and show them what the Contra community is all about. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with even more new items! All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Woo Hoo Dancers, Perpetual E-Motion & caller Will Mentor come to The Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House! Perpetual E-Motion ((Ed Howe (5-string electronic violin), John Cote' (synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion)). Techno music and special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)! We will be welcoming some students and their teacher from Southboro tomorrow night. Come and show them what the Contra community is all about. Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just in case it affects your decision to participate one way or another, the group of students mentioned visited us last week and we don't expect their return for this event. However, there will be plenty of dancers to partner with of all ages and we look forward to having you with us! --- In Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com, Robin Humes <robin.humes@...> wrote: > > Woo Hoo Dancers, > > Perpetual E-Motion & caller Will Mentor come to The Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House! Perpetual E-Motion ((Ed Howe (5-string electronic violin), John Cote' (synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion)). Techno music and special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)! > > We will be welcoming some students and their teacher from Southboro tomorrow night. Come and show them what the Contra community is all about. > > Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . > > All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). > > If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. > > Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. > > 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: www.MondayContras.com > > See you all tomorrow night! > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
The New England dance community has been saddened by the passing of Jim Guinness last Friday. Jim was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2011, and until his death he continued to lead a life that reflected his values and interests--and his optimism. Jim played in Rehoboth for over 20 years, originally with the band Swinging on a Gate and more recently with Free Association (see the attached JPG). His creative play on wind instruments, including clarinet, flute, and saxophone, made each of his dances a highlight in the Rehoboth season. One of Jim's fellow musicians, Debby Knight, says that more information about a memorial will follow. In the meantime, let us think of Jim and remember the many wonderful moments that he was a part of in Rehoboth. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jim Guinness, Boston area flute and sax player, died peacefully at home last Friday. He had been dealing with terminal brain cancer for the past year. Jim's wife Susan is planning a memorial; information about this wil be posted when it's available. There will also be a tribute contra dance band playing at NEFFA. Lisa Greenleaf
This Sunday the Free Raisins are hosting a dance to celebrate the
release of their first CD. The dance is 7:30-10:30, Sunday 2/24 at
the Masonic Hall in Cambridge. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling. More
details:
http://freeraisins.com/cd-release-dance
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/490368231006807
Jeff
Hello dancers: The fourth Saturday is once again upon us, and so it's time for the Kingston, NH Contra Dance. Come join us for an evening of great calling, terrific music and wonderful community spirit! Date: February 23, 2013 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: Tod Whittemore Band: Gypsy Minor (Sarah Jane Nelson and Tom Moreau) Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 22, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Jim Joseph, Mark Wholley, and Alan Bradbury. Desserts for the break are greatly appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, March 10. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us this Saturday, February 23, for the 4th Saturday dance
at Cambridge Friends School. Daniel Friedman will be returning to
call, with music provided by Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and
Walter Lenk. Street parking is still a challenge, but the parking lot
has lots of space!
Wondering about the weather? If you have any questions about whether
the dance is on, please call Walter at 617-547-7781. In the event of
snow, we'll plan to send a message out by 4pm Saturday if we feel we
need to cancel the dance.
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets). Some
dancers have mentioned that our dance space can be difficult to
locate. Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you
need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school
building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to
the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway
available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits
can park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman
Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from Porter Square.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013,
with the exception of April.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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The winter-time parking area at Goff Hall has been plowed, and there is also parking at the church and museum down the road. GIven that we cannot clear the area directly behind the hall due to the septic system, carpooling would be a great idea, too! Since the blizzard forced the cancelation of the Rehoboth dance earlier this month, we are hoping that you will be able to join us for a great evening of music and dancing! Looking forward to seeing you tonight! Shawn
Hello Dancers: I'm very sorry to say that the Kingston dance scheduled for tomorrow is CANCELED. The weather is looking dicey, and the Town has closed the Town Hall for Saturday night in anticipation of the storm. Please stay safe, and we'll see you in April (no March dance due to the Downeast Festival). Glenn. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dance Promoters: I'm very sorry to say that the Kingston dance scheduled for tomorrow is CANCELED. The weather is looking dicey, and the Town has closed the Town Hall for Saturday night in anticipation of the storm. Please stay safe, and we'll see you in April (no March dance due to the Downeast Festival). Glenn. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Shake off those Monday blues! Monday Night's Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House has music by Mark Simos on fiddle (as seen on t.v.!), Owen Morrison on his magical guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion. Your caller will be our own Daniel Friedman. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with more new items (and a pair of size 8 women's dance shoes). All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The dance is on! The roads are mostly clear and the snow isn't supposed to accumulate. If you're coming by car, please drive carefully. On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Jeff Kaufman <cbr@...> wrote: > This Sunday the Free Raisins are hosting a dance to celebrate the > release of their first CD. The dance is 7:30-10:30, Sunday 2/24 at > the Masonic Hall in Cambridge. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling. More > details: > > http://freeraisins.com/cd-release-dance > > Facebook event: > > https://www.facebook.com/events/490368231006807 > > Jeff
Dancing friends,
We are assembling a fun filled evening of contra dancing to help support
the budding callers & musicians from the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance
community. We encourage contra dancers from all over the Boston area
community and beyond to come out in force to give support to and encourage our new
talent! Without dancers, it wouldn't be a dance! Not only great fun,
but your support and encouragement of our budding talent would be greatly
appreciated!
Please let us know if you are planning to come by contacting Chris
Ricciotti at (781) 982-8042, or
(617) 852-4042, or by email at _Ricciotti@..._
(mailto:Ricciotti@...)
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013
Location: Channing Church 45 Webster Street - Rockland, MA 02370
For Directions to Channing Church, click on the link below:
_Directions to Channing Church_
(http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=channing+church&sll=42.130996,-70.907907&sspn=0.010869,0.019956&ie=UTF
8&om=1&ll=42.136677,-70.920739&spn=0.021736,0.039911&z=15&iwloc=A)
Plan of events:
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Community Pot Luck dinner (all who are planning to
attend - place bring home made dinner food) - we have full kitchen facilities
available at the church
6:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner clan up and set up for the dance
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Dance Party - Featuring Budding callers & Musicians
from the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance community (there will be a dessert
pot luck about 8:30pm or so - please plan to bring something for the dessert
pot luck)
Admission: $5.00/person All proceeds to benefit Channing UU Church
(A Welcoming & Affirming Community)
We encourage car pooling from the Boston area. There is parking available
in the lot next to the church and plenty of on the street parking. Come
out and join us for this great event, and help us support a great line up of
budding callers and musicians! We look forward to seeing you there!
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This Friday, March 1, fabulous music by Les (Almost) Z Boys: Peter Barnes, Dave Langford and David Cantieni with engaging calling by George Marshall await you at the Challenging Contra Dance Series ~for EXPERIENCED dancers~ Please remember this is an advanced dance tailored to advanced dancers. March 1 at The Scout House 8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8 >This dance starts at EIGHT< See you there, Lisa Greenleaf Check out the complete schedule at http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, March 2 Tavi Merrill will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, March 2, 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, Tavi 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/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all- Apologies for the last minute notice..... Great lineup at the Peterborough First Saturday Contra tonight...March 2nd Rodney Miller, Stuart Kenney and Peter Siegel playing amazing music as only they can. Wonderful calling by Marguerite Durant. 7:30 Workshop 8:00 Dancing $8.00 Admission Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society And, save the date for next month's Play Ball...a double dance....6:00 to Midnight....with the Figments, Nor'easter, Will Mentor, and Steve Z-A
Hot diggitty, Dancers, Lisa Greenleaf calls to the music of Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency , with fiddlers three: Julie Metcalf, Cedar Stanistreet, and Edward Wallace, and Max Newman on guitar! All at the Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House. The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with more items (and a few pairs of size 8 women's dance shoes). All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!) Monday 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. Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. Need a ride? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you all tomorrow night! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are greatly appreciated! WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an email announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. There will also be a Rehoboth community dance this Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. These free community dances are sponsored by the Sunday Night Jammers, and you can read more about them below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, March 10. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We'll be watching the weather this week in the run-up to this Friday's (March 8) contra dance in Carlisle. We have a fabulous potluck dinner every month before our dance and then you get to dance it off with fun contras and squares to great music by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins). Our potluck dinner starts around 6:30 and we dance from about 8-10pm. We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 for all. You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common, just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New England church with the town clock in the steeple. 27 School Street, Carlisle, MA If we need to cancel the dance due to bad weather or hazardous driving conditions I'll send an email out on Friday afternoon by 4pm. We hope for clear skies and look forward to seeing you there! Sue Rosen You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a gender-free contra evening in Jamaica Plain this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 7:30-11:00 PM WHO: Caller: Paul Wilde; Music: Julie Metcalf (fiddle), Larry Unger (banjo & guitar), Edward Wallace (fiddle) WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. There's always a good time to be had at JP's dances, so come on out and dance! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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. _______________________________________________ LCFD-Announce mailing list LCFD-Announce@... TO UNSUBSCRIBE: http://mail.lcfd.org/mailman/listinfo/lcfd-announce_lcfd.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tonight's Rehoboth contra dance has been cancelled. It is still snowing here with an accumulation of about 8 to 10 inches so far and no indication of when the snowfall will stop. Fortunately, there are two more dances scheduled for this month: a regular contra dance on March 22 and a challenging dance (for experienced dancers) on March 29. Hope to see you soon! Shawn P.S. The weather looks good for the Jammers dance this Sunday!
It's still snowing so we are canceling tonight's dance and dinner in Carlisle.
We'll look forward to seeing you in April!
Sue Rosen
You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
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Hi Dancers, Sue Rosen will be calling the Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our music for the dance is by: Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, & Cal Howard on the big bass. WHERE: Monday 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. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Alice Morris calling to Wild Card Band this Saturday, March 16, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dancing friends, We are getting things ready this weekend for what is sure to be a fun evening of dancing and musical fun! We have a great line up of budding callers & musicians from our community who will be calling and playing music for us. We welcome and encourage contra dancers from all over the Boston area community to come out in force to give support to and encourage our new talent! Without you, it wouldn't be a dance! Please let us know if you are planning to come by contacting Chris Ricciotti at (781) <tel:%28781%29%20982-8042> 982-8042, or (617) 852-4042 <tel:%28617%29%20852-4042> , or by email at Ricciotti@..., or check us out on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428584950561667/ <https://www.facebook.com/%23!/events/428584950561667/> Also check out our recent band practice videos at: http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D k0N5i3_2TP4&h=xAQFhas6LAQHog2e85MuCD9pCl7NXNzu0lvFZFmAI0mBwjw&s=1> watch?v=k0N5i3_2TP4 http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D kRon6d57sE0&h=XAQEPMfepAQGb5FdOvk-td9D75Xi5uailZ6wHJ0dSqRTF2Q&s=1> watch?v=kRon6d57sE0 http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgkq9-pWSis> watch?v=wgkq9-pWSis Here are the details: Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 Location: Channing Church 45 Webster Street - Rockland, MA 02370 For Directions to Channing Church, click on the link below: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=channing+church&sll=42.130 996,-70.907907&sspn=0.010869,0.019956&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=42.136677,-70.920739&s pn=0.021736,0.039911&z=15&iwloc=A> Directions to Channing Church Plan of events: 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Pot Luck dinner (all who are planning to attend - place bring home made dinner food) 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner clean up and set up for the dance 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Dance Party - Featuring Budding callers & Musicians from our community (there will be a dessert pot luck about 8:30pm or so - please plan to bring something for the dessert pot luck) 10:00pm on - After clean up following the dance, friends are welcome to drop by our house for snacks and schmoozing afterwards around the corner from the church. Admission: $5.00/person All proceeds to benefit Channing UU Church (A Welcoming & Affirming Community) We encourage car pooling from the Boston area. There is plenty of parking available in the lot next to the church and on the street. Come out and join in the fun! We look forward to seeing you there! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have Chris Ricciotti calling to Randy Miller, Amy Cann, and Julie
Vallimont this Sunday evening, 3/17 at the Porter Square Masonic Hall.
It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5-$10 sliding scale:
http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2013-03-17.html
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/132455883601410
This dance will be gender free, in the style of http://lcfd.org/jp/
Jeff
Dancing friends, This is our final reminder to invite to all of you to come out and join us for an evening of dancing and musical fun! We have a great line up of budding callers & musicians from our community who are excited about calling and playing music for us this Saturday night. We welcome and encourage contra dancers from all over the Boston area community to come out in force to give support to and encourage our new talent! Without you, it wouldn't be a dance! Please let us know if you are planning to come by contacting Chris Ricciotti at (781) <tel:%28781%29%20982-8042> 982-8042, or (617) 852-4042 <tel:%28617%29%20852-4042> , or by email at Ricciotti@..., or check us out on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428584950561667/ <https://www.facebook.com/%23!/events/428584950561667/> Also check out our recent band practice videos at: http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D k0N5i3_2TP4&h=xAQFhas6LAQHog2e85MuCD9pCl7NXNzu0lvFZFmAI0mBwjw&s=1> watch?v=k0N5i3_2TP4 http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D kRon6d57sE0&h=XAQEPMfepAQGb5FdOvk-td9D75Xi5uailZ6wHJ0dSqRTF2Q&s=1> watch?v=kRon6d57sE0 http://www.youtube.com/ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgkq9-pWSis> watch?v=wgkq9-pWSis DETAILS: Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 Location: Channing Church 45 Webster Street - Rockland, MA 02370 For Directions to Channing Church, click on the link below: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=channing+church&sll=42.130 996,-70.907907&sspn=0.010869,0.019956&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=42.136677,-70.920739&s pn=0.021736,0.039911&z=15&iwloc=A> Directions to Channing Church PLAN OF EVENTS: 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Pot Luck dinner (all who are planning to attend - place bring home made dinner food) 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner clan up and set up for the dance 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Dance Party - Featuring Budding callers & Musicians from our community (there will be a dessert pot luck about 8:30pm or so - please plan to bring something for the dessert pot luck) 10:00pm on - After clean up following the dance, friends are welcome to drop by our house for snacks and schmoozing afterwards around the corner from the church Admission: $5.00/person All proceeds to benefit the Channing UU Church (A Welcoming & Affirming Community) We encourage car pooling. There is plenty of available on street parking and some parking spaces in the lot next to the church. Come out and join in the fun! We look forward to seeing you there! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers & welcome vacationing students, Dan Pearl will be calling the Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our music for the dance is by: Amy Larkin on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, & Cal Howard on the big bass. WHERE: Monday 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. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear Dance Friends: Please remember that the Kingston, NH Contra Dance is CANCELED for this month. Whenever we conflict with the Downeast Country Dance Festival, our attendance numbers go way down. So, with that being the case this year, we will skip March and look forward to April 27th when Jump Start will be playing with Beth Parkes calling! We hope to see you then. All the best, Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear Dance Friends: Please remember that the Kingston, NH Contra Dance is CANCELED for this month. Whenever we conflict with the Downeast Country Dance Festival, our attendance numbers go way down. So, with that being the case this year, we will skip March and look forward to April 27th when Jump Start will be playing with Beth Parkes calling! We hope to see you then. All the best, Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 22, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by The Threes, with Pete Sutherland, Mark Roberts, and Bruce Rosen. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are greatly appreciated! Also, next Friday there will be a special contra dance that is geared toward experienced dancers. This challenging dance takes place just once a year, and it is expected that the dancers will know certain movements and will need less instruction. WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an email announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, April 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are pleased to have Tod Whittemore coming to call for us this
Saturday, March 23 in Cambridge at the Cambridge Friends School.
Music will be provided by Carol Bittenson, Vince O'Donnell, Debby
Knight, and Walter Lenk.
For those not familiar with Tod, he was the founder and principal
caller of the Cambridge Thursday night contra dance held at the
Cambridge VFW from 1980 thru 1990. When Tod moved out of the area,
the dance was continued by the NEFFA Thursday Night Dance Committee
and has since moved to the Concord Scout House.
For the history of this dance see
http://www.neffa.org/Thurs_hist.html
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets). Some
dancers have mentioned that our dance space can be difficult to
locate. Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you
need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school
building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to
the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway
available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits
can park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman
Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from Porter Square.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013,
with the exception of April.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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There are two dance sessions in JP this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, March 23 2:00-5:30 PM: Advanced dance WHO: Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Heathen Creek 5:45-7:15 PM: Potluck supper 7:30-11:00 PM: Regular evening dance WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Heyday WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. The afternoon session will be called by Linda Leslie with tunes by Heathen Creek (Maia Rutman, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johanssen). It's billed as "advanced", but don't be intimidated; all that means is that dancers are expected to know all the standard contra moves without having them explained. If you've been dancing regularly for a few months, you're probably "advanced". There's a regular dance (open to beginners and experienced dancers alike) in the evening, called by Bob Golder with music by Heyday (Amy Larkin, Shirley White, Jonathan Larkin, and George White). In between there's a potluck supper, so bring some food or drink to share and join in the fun! --Robert IMPORTANT DETAILS: Admission is $10.00 for each session ($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 2:00 (afternoon) & 7:30 (evening) sharp! All dances are called gender-free. 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. _______________________________________________ LCFD-Announce mailing list LCFD-Announce@... TO UNSUBSCRIBE: http://mail.lcfd.org/mailman/listinfo/lcfd-announce_lcfd.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Rachel Shapiro will be calling this week's Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our music for the dance is by: Emily Troll on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion. WHERE: Monday 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. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30. In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) . WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a challenging Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 29, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Notorious, with Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger. This once-a-year dance is especially geared toward experienced dancers who are familiar with the dance movements. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are greatly appreciated! The next regular contra dance will be in two weeks, on April 12. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, April 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Dave Eisenstadter will be calling this week's Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House. Our band is "Dead Sea Squirrels" (Cathy Mason on fiddle, Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, button accordion, guitar, mandolin, and vocals, and Henry Yoshimura on guitar). WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As the baseball season nears, let's just politely say that the beloved Red Sox are far from being a sure thing...... ......but a sure thing you can count on is having a great time dancing at this years (5th annual) "Play Ball" in Peterborough NH The "Play Ball" is a double dance evening featuring two great teams...... aka bands....Nor'easter and The Figments two great managers....aka callers...Steve Zakon-Anderson and Will Mentor and lots of great fans.....aka dancers.....YOU!!!! Here are the actual details: Where: the beautiful and spacious Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St Peterborough, NH When: Saturday April 6th 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Watzing from 6 to 6:20....then contras, waltzes, and a couple of swing tunes until midnight) Who: (in order) Nor'easter with Steve Z-A and The Figments (3/5ths of Eixir) with Will Mentor How Much: $16/$12 Why: Need you ask? Do come join us for a great evening of music and dancing! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Shake off the last of the chilly days at the First Friday Challenging Contra Friday, April 5 Concord Scout House 8-11 PM -This is for EXPERIENCED dancers- Will Mentor calls challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of Perpetual eMotion Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8 See you there, Lisa Greenleaf
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, April 6 Bill Fischer will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, April 6, 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/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Come one and all to join us for a delightful musical dancing trip for a full evening of Techno & Alternative Music Contras as a part of the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance Series. Musical Mixes will include: Michael Jackson, The Village People, The Bluegrass Boyz, Prince, David Bowie, The Beatles, Adele, Lady Gaga, Abba, and potentially some Turkish Rock and Balkan Klezmer and Gay Disco Club mixes from the 1970's. All are welcome to come and join us for special dance event! Date: This Saturday Evening, April 6th, 2013 Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain - Corner of Centre & Eliot Streets in JP (Boston), MA (6 Eliot Street - Across from the Monument) Caller: Chris Ricciotti Admission is our usual: $10.00 (Students $6.00) But we also take less if that's what you can afford. Special Note: If anyone has any special lighting for this dance that they would like to add (Black Lights, Disco Balls, and other such decorations) please come early to put them up, or email me at Ricciotti@... so we can coordinate this. I hope to see many of you there for what is sure to be a GREAT fun filled evening of dancing! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Happy Spring Weather, Dancers, Rachel Shapiro will be calling this week's Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House. Our young musicians--Mia Friedman on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello, and Owen Morrison on guitar--will be joined by Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion. We will also have new items at the Scout House Skirt, Shirt & Shoe sale. All proceeds go directly to the Scout House. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello dancers- I am looking for housing for Vertical Expression, a British band who will be playing April 25, the Thursday after Neffa. Here's what they wrote me: "There are four of us in total, and we are two married couples. None of us have allergies so houses with pets are fine for us. I don't know whether or not your hosts usually expect to provide food, but in case any hosts do normally offer food to their musician guests, I will just mention now that two of us are vegan. We're happy to bring our own food if this is a problem for anyone." They will also have a car, so transportation is not a problem. In fact, if we have to, we can have 2 hosts who live close to each other. If you can put up 2 couples (NOT on couches or floor mats, please) or even one couple, please contact me personally. Thanks, Lisa Greenleaf
Please join us for our April contra dance. Quena Crain from the Pioneer Valley will be calling for us. She is known for her enjoyably diverse repertoire of interesting dances from all over New England. The joy she takes from dancing is infectious and comes through in her fun calling and easy teaching style. Joining her, from the Boston area, will be the Free Raisins. They are an energetic trio, fusing New England musical traditions with a modern groove. The band features Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Amy Englesberg on piano, and Jeff Kaufman on mandolin and trumpet. 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! Interested in attending the dance for FREE? Sign up as a door sitter and collect admission from our dancers! We need volunteers for 7:15 (doors open) - 8:20 PM and 8:20 - 9:30 PM shifts. Please reply by email to ken@... to volunteer. 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. 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 Visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/175753062578431 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tony Parkes will be calling, and music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are greatly appreciated! There will also be a Rehoboth community dance this Sunday, April 14, at 7 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. These free dances are sponsored by the Sunday Night Jammers, and you can read more about them below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, April 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I hate to say it too loud, but there is no snow in the forecast for
tomorrow, Friday, April 12-- at least not in the greater Boston area.
So--after being snowed out for the past couple of months, please come join
us for our fabulous potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at 8pm to great music
by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk
and many talented sit-ins).
We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all
ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. We
missed lots of birthday celebrations because of the snow this winter so
bring your voice and we'll have a rousing rendition of "happy birthday to
you and you and you."
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sue
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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Happy Patriot's Day, Dancers! Linda Leslie will be calling this week's Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House. Our band is Vertical Expression (Charley Roberts on fiddle, Ian Roberts on one- and two-row melodeons and feet, Ian Benton on guitar, and Margaret Benton on double bass). WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Because of the lockdown, musician Julie Vallimont may need a ride from Somerville for tonight's contra dance at NEFFA. Julie can't drive, but has a car; her driver may not be able to get to Somerville because the T isn't running. She needs to be able to fit in a half-car's worth of equipment (scooter, keyboard). Lots of options here: -You live in Somerville and can walk to her house and drive her in her car -You live outside the lockdown perimeter and can pick her up in your car and take her and her equipment -You live within the lockdown area and can be a back up person for once the lockdown is lifted Please respond to me personally, not to the list. Thanks, Lisa Greenleaf
Did you go to Neffa? We had a great time. Please share your ideas and suggestions by going to http://www.neffa.org and click on "Festival Evaluation" in the upper pink square. It's always helpful if you can be specific about sessions, days and buildings (for example, the Saturday contra medley in the Middle School). Thanks, Lisa Greenleaf
Hi Dancers, Beautiful dancing weather for the Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House. Woody Lane will be calling to the music of Emily Troll on fiddle, Debby Knight on Piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. And the Skirt, Shirt, and Shoe sale is back with some shiny new items! WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, May 12. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello dancers: Time once again for the 4th Saturday Kingston, NH Contra Dance. The weather forecast for the weekend is looking good, so we won't anticipate any cancellations on that account. We have another great lineup of talent for your dancing & listening pleasure, so make your way to Kingston on Saturday and we'll have a great evening for sure! Date: April 27, 2013 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: Jump Start Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are sorry to say that the 4th Saturday Contra dance will not be
held in April because the hall is not available.
There will be a 4th Saturday Cambridge Contra dance in May and June -
Hope to see you then.
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013,
with the exception of April.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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There will be an evening of gender-free contra and English country dancing in Jamaica Plain this Saturday. WHEN: Saturday, April 27 , 7:30-11:00 PM WHO: Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen & Julie Metcalf WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. Sue Rosen will mix some easy English in with our regular Saturday contra dance this week, supported by Brice Rosen on piano and Julie Metcalf on fiddle. Do come and dance! --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! All dances will be called gender-free. 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.
Hey there, Dancers, Don't miss the perfect dancing weather tomorrow! The Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House brings you Sue Rosen calling to the music of Mark Simos on fiddle, Bruce Rosen on Piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. And the Skirt, Shirt, and Shoe sale is back with some very shiny new items! WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This Friday, May 3, fabulous music by Rodney Miller, Glen Loper and Peter Siegel with engaging calling by Sue Rosen await you at the Challenging Contra Dance Series ~for EXPERIENCED dancers~ Please remember this is an advanced dance tailored to advanced dancers. May 3 at The Scout House 8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8 >This dance starts at EIGHT< See you there, Lisa Greenleaf
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, May 4 Dan Pearl will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, May 4, 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 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, The Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House is pleased to have Rebecca Lay calling to the music of Anadama (Emily Troll on fiddle & accordion, Amelia Mason on fiddle, and Bethany Waickman on guitar. And the Skirt, Shirt, and Shoe sale has some very shiny new items and a pair of men's shoes (size 9-9.5)! WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Within the next few weeks, there will be memorial dances for two Rehoboth musicians who died earlier this year. On Sunday, May 12, a dance in memory of Jim Guinness will be held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord, MA. A potluck at 7 p.m. will be followed by contra dancing until 10 p.m. Many musicians and callers who have shared the stage with Jim over the years will present. There is no admission fee, but all donations will go to the Scout House in Jim's memory. For more information, call 617-547-7781. You can download and print out a flyer at the following address: http://www.configular.com/dance/special/ On Saturday, June 1, a dance in memory of Nat Hewitt will be held at the Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Road in Falmouth, ME. Dance instruction begins at 7:15 and the dance starts at 8 p.m. Callers will include Bill Olson, Linda Leslie, Dan Pearl. Rachel Nevitt, Maggie Robinson, Richard Green, Chrissy Fowler & others. Musicians will include Adam Broome & Jaige Trudel, Perpetual e-Motion, Frigate, Pam Weeks & Bill Olson, Greg & Jessie Boardman, Maggie Robinson & Jeff Raymond, and the Henry Road Band. Adults: $10, under 21: $7, children 5-12: $5, children under 5: free. All proceeds will benefit the Country Dance & Song Society. For information, email: bajmagda@... / day of dance phone: (207) 358-9354. To directly access the Facebook information for this dance, you can go to the Rehoboth dance site (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and click on the link "Nat Hewitt Memorial dance." Falmouth Congregational Church Ucc 267 Falmouth Rd, Falmouth, Maine 04105-2005 View Map · Get Directions [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us for our May contra dance. Joining us again will be Dan Pearl from Metro Boston. He will give us clear and precise calling from his interesting repertoire of dances from all over New England. He has called throughout southern New England for many years. We are indeed fortunate to have him call for us. Joining him, also from the Boston area will be Black River Ironworks. Jonah Sidman (fiddle), Corey Walters (flute) and Michael Friedman (piano) join together to give us all the rhythm and melody that we need to have a delightful evening of contra 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 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/> See us on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/events/568971626456619/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Anadama, with Amelia Mason, Emily Troll, and Bethany Waickman. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! There will also be a Rehoboth Jammers dance this Sunday, May 12. This free dance will be held in the same dance hall and will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers dances below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, May 12. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It's a second Saturday, so we're dancing in JP: WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 7:30-11:00 PM WHO: Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: Locomojo WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. With Lisa Greenleaf calling and Locomojo (Shirley White, fiddle; Amy Larkin, fiddle; Linda Henry, piano) playing, you couldn't ask for anything better to do on a Saturday evening, could you? Don't miss it! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The April drought has brought May flowers and we'll be celebrating Mother's
Day at the Carlisle dance this Friday, May 10, with the scent of the lilacs
coming through the windows.
Please come join us for our fabulous potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance at
8pm to great music by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce
Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).
We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all
ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal.
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sue Rosen
You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
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his Sunday evening May 12 there will be an event at the Concord Scout House to celebrate the musical life of Jim Guinness, who passed away this February. The evening will start at 7 PM with a dessert and savory finger foods potluck and remembrances of Jim, followed by a dance from 8 PM to 10 PM featuring many musicians and callers who have shared the stage with Jim over the years, including Tony Parkes, Beth Parkes, Dan Pearl, Linda Leslie, Bob Golder, Carol Bittenson, Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk, Vince O'Donnell, Steve Bittenson, Emily Troll, Julie Metcalf, and Paul Lizotte. In lieu of admission e, donations to the Concord Scout House in Jim's memory are appreciated. For more information, call 617-547-7781, or see the flyer at <http://www.configular.com/dance/special>http://www.configular.com/dance/special -- =========================================== Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781 ===========================================
Hi Dancers, The Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House is pleased to have Linda Leslie calling to the skillful music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion, and Cal Howard on the great big bass. The Skirt, Shirt, and Shoe sale has some very shiny new items and a pair of men's shoes (size 9-9.5)! WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Don Veino calling to Jumpstart Band this Saturday, March 16, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Don Veino calling to Jumpstart Band this Saturday, May 18, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dancers & Welcome Returning Students, The Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House will have Daniel Friedman calling to the music of Mark Simos on fiddle, Owen Morrison on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 24, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy and Jonathan Larkin and Max Newman. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, June 9. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear dancers: Time once again for the 4th Saturday Kingston Contra Dance. Here are the details: Date: May 25, 2013 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: Sylvia Miskoe/Justine Paul/Bruce Cobb Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Also, Shari asked me to remind you about the Marianne Taylor High Spirits Weekend taking place June 28-30th in Deerfield. Contact Shari for more information - armswideopen1@.... Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are again pleased to have Tod Whittemore coming to call for us
this Saturday, May 25 in Cambridge at the Cambridge Friends School.
Music will be provided by Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter
Lenk.
Tod is an old hand at calling dances, having started the Cambridge
Thursday night dance (since moved to the Concord Scout House) back in
1978. Tod started dancing with Ralph Page and Duke Miller in New
Hampshire and learned a lot of their material. To this day, he does
many of the singing square dance calls that were popular in that
period
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets). Some
dancers have mentioned that our dance space can be difficult to
locate. Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you
need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school
building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to
the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway
available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits
can park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman
Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from Porter Square.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013,
with the exception of April.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Dancing Friends!!
I want to extend a special invite to all Boston area dancers to come join us
for what will surely be a fun HOT dance program on Saturday night!
Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (corner of Centre & Eliot Streets in
Jamaica Plain - Boston, MA)
Admission: $10.00, Student $6.00 Kids 12 and under, FREE (must be
accompanied by parents)
(no one turned away on ability to pay - pay what you can at the
door)
For more details: http://www.lcfd.org/jp
Contact: Chris Ricciotti at (617) 852-4042 or email at Ricciotti@...
We have a FABULOUS band that I am really excited about working with this
Saturday night, and I think you'll all really enjoy their musical talents.
This weekend's dance will feature myself as your caller, Chris Ricciotti and
our band will be: Edward Wallace on fiddle, Ben Leddy on banjo and Eric
Eid-Reiner on piano.
If you've been to our dances before, you've heard Edward Wallace play for
us. He has a great lively smooth style of fiddle that is enjoyable to listen
to, and even more so to dance to. Ben Leddy is someone who I was introduced
to over a year ago when we did a joint dance evening with the MIT Contra
dance group, and I found his style and musicianship is nothing less than
spectacular. His clean, clear & rhythmic style is a true joy to dance to,
and for those of us like myself who love the sound of a joyous banjo with
that kick butt Midwestern style, you will definitely enjoy what he has to
offer. And last, but certainly not least, Erid Eid-Reiner on piano! Eric has
been playing for many years, and is an absolute dynamo on this instrument,
creating strong rhythmic riffs as well as a rock steady beat, and delightful
melody solos. Currently, Eric is the pianist for another one of our
favorite groups, "Moving Violations".
I was really impressed with this band when they first played for us at the
MIT dance last year which was a great evening of lively dancing and FUN
music!. They are excited to be together again and coming to play for us on
Saturday night, and I hope many of you will come out and join us for what is
sure to be a great evening of dancing! Not only great musicians, they are
also quite the handsome group of laddies.
So get your dancing shoes on and come out for what is sure to be a fun,
rockin and satisfying evening of dancing and superb music at one of the most
friendly and welcoming contra dances in the area, the Boston Gender-Free
Contra Dance! Bring your friends. New folks are always welcome. Anyone new
to dancing, please plan to arrive early to take advantage of teaching we
provide early in the evening. More experienced level dances will follow
later in the evening. I look forward to seeing you there!!
Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370-1729
Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...
Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042
Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042
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Happy Summer, Students & (other) Dancers, The Monday Night Dance at The Concord Scout House will have Ariel Friedman on cello, Mia Friedman on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. Our caller, down from Maine, is Dugan Murphy WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a 5th Friday Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 31, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Chris Weiler will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Eric Eid-Reiner. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! Also, there will also be a Rehoboth Jammers dance on Sunday, June 9. This free dance will be held in the same dance hall and will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers dances below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, June 9. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Oh boy, Dancers! Will Mentor calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at The Concord Scout House to the music of Firecloud (Andy Reiner (fiddle, loops & samples), Julie Vallimont (keyboards, synths & samples), Andrew Hlynsky (percussion). Techno music and special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)! Plus, the Skirt & Shirt & Shoe Sale returns, with lots of shiny new items. Items are $5 or $10. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us for our June contra dance. Joining us again will be Dan Pearl from Metro Boston. He gives us clear calling from his interesting repertoire of dances from all over New England. He has called throughout southern New England for many years. We are indeed fortunate to have him call for us. Joining him, also from the Boston area, will be Concepdance. Carol Bittenson (fiddle), Steve Bittenson (frets) and Beth Murray (piano) join together to give us all the rhythm and melody that we need to have a delightful evening of contra 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 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 See us on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/events/122296907978600/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey there, Dancers! Our own Don Veino calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at The Concord Scout House to the music of the incomparable David Kaynor on fiddle, the talented Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal "the Man" Howard on the big bass. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt & Shoe Sale returns, with lots of shiny new items. All are $5 or $10. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 14, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. In a recent update, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling this dance, and music will be performed by Rodney Miller and Ann Percival. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, July 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Time to celebrate the dads among us. Please join us in Carlisle this Friday, June 14, for our end-of-season potluck dinner (6:30) and dance (8pm). We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. Friday also happens to be Flag Day and I'm imagining strawberries and blueberries with whipped cream. Are you inspired? You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common, just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New England church with the town clock in the steeple. 27 School Street, Carlisle, MA We look forward to seeing you there! Sue -- =========================================== Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781 ===========================================
Hi Dancers! Sue Rosen calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at The Concord Scout House this week. We'll dance to the music of the amazing Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Maestro Larry Unger on guitar, Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal "the Man" Howard on the big bass. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt & Shoe Sale returns, with lots of shiny new items. All are $5 or $10. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Happy Solstice dancers! By the time we gather at the Town Hall on Saturday, the Summer Solstice will have just happened. What a great way to celebrate the season. Come join us for some great calling, music, dancing and community! Date: June 22, 2013 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: Dave Eisenstadter Band: Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a contra in JP this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 7:30-11:00 PM WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Cedar Stanistreet, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens, Amy Engelsberg WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. Calls by Bob Golder and tunes from Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens (clarinet), and Amy Engelsberg (piano) make the best way to celebrate the solstice, so come and dance! --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! All dances will be called gender-free. 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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are pleased to have Linda Leslie coming to call for us this
Saturday, June 22 in Cambridge at the Cambridge Friends School. Music
will be provided by Amy Richardson Larkin, Debby Knight, and Walter
Lenk.
And we are hoping to have dances on July 27 and August 24, if we can
get the hall (it's air conditioned!) - stay tuned.
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets). Some
dancers have mentioned that our dance space can be difficult to
locate. Once you reach the school, whether walking or driving, you
need to go down the driveway or walkway to the right of the school
building to reach the courtyard, where you'll find the entrance to
the Meeting Hall. There is a parking lot to the right of the driveway
available for dancers, and people without Cambridge parking permits
can park on the school side of Cadbury Road and on most of Sherman
Street. The school is a 10-15 minute walk from Porter Square.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013,
with the exception of April.
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
--
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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Hello all: Attached is the updated flyer for the Kingston Contra Dance covering the summer months. Thanks, Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dancers! Chris Ricciotti calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at The Concord Scout House this week. We'll dance to the talents of Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jumpin' Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal "the Man" Howard on the big bass. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear Dancers: I may have made an error at the Kingston dance last night when announcing a special dance happening this summer. The Fitzwilliam dance with Tod Whittemore and Sugar River Band is taking place on the first Saturday in AUGUST, not July. So, you may want to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 3rd. My apologies! Glenn. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 28, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Karen Axelrod. While the weather will be milder than it is now, bringing water bottles is recommended. Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, July 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Happy 4th, Dancers! There is ONLY a Monday Night Dance at the Scout House this week (Thursday is July 4th, and there will be no dance). Rachel Shapiro calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the many talents of Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency (Julie Metcalf, Cedar Stanistreet, Nora Smith & Max Newman). WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi, Dancers! Linda Leslie calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the assembled talents of Mia Friedman on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello, Max Newman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. And the Skirt & Shirt Sale returns with lots of new items. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, July 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. While the weather may be milder than it has been this past week, bringing water bottles is recommended. Treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! Two more dances will take place at Goff Hall this month! On Sunday, July 14, the Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance (see below). Then, on Friday, July 26, the third annual No Snow Ball benefit dance will take place, with Lisa Greenleaf calling dances to music on her iPod that has been especially edited for contra dancing. The purpose of this special event is to benefit the Rehoboth dance series. The money raised will help with operations of the dance. Admission will be $10 each. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, July 14. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers! Chris Weiler calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the prodigious talents of Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. (Will Julie perform her rendition of "Thrift Shop?") WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dancers & Happy Birthday, Raeden! Daniel Friedman calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the combined talents of Julie Vallimont on piano, Mark Simos on fiddle, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale will be back with new & shiny items. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO Kingston Contra Dance in July. But, be sure to join us on August 24th for the Calling of Tod Whittemore, with tunes by Carol Bittensen and Roberta Sutter. Should be a great dance! In the meantime, stay cool and enjoy your summer! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO Kingston Contra Dance in July. But, be sure to join us on August 24th for the Calling of Tod Whittemore, with tunes by Carol Bittensen and Roberta Sutter. Should be a great dance! In the meantime, stay cool and enjoy your summer! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This Friday, July 26, the Rehoboth dance's 3rd annual No Snow Ball Benefit Dance will take place! The admission price for this special event is $10. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling dances to a variety of music on her iPod--pop, rock, Latin groove, electric Celtic--that has been especially edited for contra dancing. This is a very fun and fresh way of dancing! In addition, we'll be having a FREE drawing, with Rehoboth T-shirts and admission passes to future dances as prizes! The purpose of this fundraiser is to benefit the Rehoboth dance series. The money raised will help with operations of the dance, including updates to equipment, piano tunings, and snow plowings. If you can bring some food to share (baked goods, fruits, veggies, etc.), that would be wonderful--and greatly appreciated! Looking forward to seeing you on Friday! Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 18. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please join us this Saturday, July 27, for the one and only summer
contradance at Cambridge Friends School! We're co-sponsoring this
event with BIDA. Jeff Kaufman will be calling, joined by musicians
Audrey Knuth, Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk. Hot and
humid? Not to worry, the hall is air-conditioned! Feel free to bring
snacks to share at the break.
There will be no 4th Saturday dance at Cambridge Friends School in
August, but we'll return in September.
Check out the BIDA schedule for several late-summer dance
opportunities in town.
A flyer with directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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The last JP dance of the season is coming up this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 7:30-11:00 PM WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Homestead Family Band WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. We take August off, but we'll resume in September. A festive season awaits, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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.
Oops, you're right. Thanks. --Robert On Jul 25, 2013, at 5:11 PM, "Robert S. Coren" <coren@...> wrote: > The last JP dance of the season is coming up this Saturday: > > WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 7:30-11:00 PM > WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Homestead Family Band > WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. > > We take August off, but we'll resume in September. A festive season awaits, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! > > --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! > > All dances are called gender-free. > > 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. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As you probably all guessed, the dance in question is July 27, as shown in the body of the message, and not September as my original subject line said. --Robert On Jul 25, 2013, at 5:11 PM, "Robert S. Coren" <coren@...> wrote: > The last JP dance of the season is coming up this Saturday: > > WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 7:30-11:00 PM > WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Homestead Family Band > WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. > > We take August off, but we'll resume in September. A festive season awaits, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! > > --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! > > All dances are called gender-free. > > 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. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hail, Dancers, Dame Lisa Greenleaf calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the royal talents of Lady Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Duchess Debby Knight on piano, the Hon. Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Sir Cal Howard on the big bass. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale will be back with new & shiny items. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dancers, Dave Eisenstadter calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the combined talents of Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with new & shiny items. (Cash & Clothing Donations for the Scout House are accepted.) WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, August 9, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Chris Weiler will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman. This will be the ONLY Rehoboth contra dance in August, and we'll hope to see you there! Treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! Also, the board members of the Rehoboth Country Dance Society wish to thank all those who came to the No Snow Ball benefit dance in July! The event was a lot of fun, and it was our most successful benefit dance to date! Please be aware that the dance floor, which was unusually sticky and/or slick in places, will be cleaned before Friday's dance. Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance at the dance hall on August 18. You can read more about the Jammers below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 18. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Steve Zakon-Anderson is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance to the many talents of David Kaynor on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This Tuesday evening, August 13th, 7:30pm to 9:30pm, I am leading a special dance program English, American & International Folk Dances as a part of the Folk Arts Center Summer Dance Series by the fountain at Copley Square, and we'd love to invite you to come out and join us for this special event! The program will consist of International folk dances, some American couple dances & mixers and some English Country Dances. You can find out more information about these events at: http://www.facone.org/programs/outdoordance.html PLEASE NOTE: since we will be dancing outside, this is weather related, so if it rains, or there is likely to be rain, it will be cancelled, so be sure to review the link above before attending to make sure. There are scattered Thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, so check in at the web site to see if the dance is on. You can also call me on my cell phone, after 5:00pm on Tuesday at (617) 852-4042. I hope many of you can come and join us! It's sure to be GREAT FUN, dancing outdoors!!! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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. If you have been using a college email address and have graduated, please send along an updated address. The next Rehoboth contra dance will take place on September 13 when the new season starts, and we look forward to seeing you then! In the meantime, on August 18, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free community dance, with a pot luck at 6:30 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers below. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and look forward to seeing you back in Rehoboth soon! Best, Shawn **************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 18. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You are not on the Rehoboth dance email list. The Boston Contra Dance group (with a Yahoo email address) forwards our notices to people on their list. I forgot to remove the email address for the Boston Contra when I sent the notification. Sorry about that! On Aug 13, 2013, at 4:26 PM, robert s wrote: > remove > > > > From: Shawn <shawnkendrick@...> > To: Shawn Kendrick <shawnkendrick@...> > Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 3:57 PM > Subject: [Boston-Contra] Rehoboth dance mailing list--and Jammers dance! > > 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. > > If you have been using a college email address and have graduated, please send along an updated address. > > The next Rehoboth contra dance will take place on September 13 when the new season starts, and we look forward to seeing you then! > > In the meantime, on August 18, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free community dance, with a pot luck at 6:30 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers below. > > We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and look forward to seeing you back in Rehoboth soon! > > Best, > Shawn > > **************** > > If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 18. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You are not on the Rehoboth dance email list. The Boston Contra Dance group (with a Yahoo email address) forwards our notices to people on their list. I forgot to remove the email address for the Boston Contra when I sent the notification. Sorry about that! On Aug 13, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Eph Weiss wrote: > Please remove my my name from the Rehobot contra dance list. > > Thanks. > - - Eph Weiss > Eph@... > > ============== > > On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Shawn wrote: > > 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. > > If you have been using a college email address and have graduated, please send along an updated address. > > The next Rehoboth contra dance will take place on September 13 when the new season starts, and we look forward to seeing you then! > > In the meantime, on August 18, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free community dance, with a pot luck at 6:30 p.m. You can read more about the Jammers below. > > We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and look forward to seeing you back in Rehoboth soon! > > Best, > Shawn > > **************** > > If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@...m. 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 18. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Dancers, Dugan Murphy calls tonight's Monday Night Contra Dance to the stellar talents of Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with new & shiny items and a pair of men's shoes. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dear dancers: Get ready for the rescheduled appearance of Tod Whittemore to our dance! Tod is calling this Saturday, with tunes by Carol Bittensen and Roberta Sutter. Promises to be a GREAT dance! And remember, the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED! Date: August 24, 2013 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: Tod Whittemore Band: Carol Bittensen and Roberta Sutter Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello all: Attached is the recently updated flyer for the Kingston, NH contra dance. We appreciate any and all "spreading of the word". Thanks very much, Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Dancers, Dan Pearl calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the combined talents of Mark Simos on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with new & shiny items and a pair of women's shoes. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For those who knew dancer Philip Zimmerman, there will be a gathering and dance to honor and remember him on Sunday, September 15th at the Park Avenue UCC church at 50 Paul Revere Road in Arlington, MA, 7-10pm. We will have time to share memories, stories and food and then celebrate Philip's life with contra and English dancing. People are welcome to bring photos they have of Philip that they'd like to share. Please feel free to bring a dish to share that can be eaten by hand. If you have questions, you can e-mail Tamar Myers at tamarbulk@... Thank you and we hope to see you, The organizing committee: Bev, Melissa, Nell, Tamar and Thais
Happy Labor Day, Dancers, Don Veino calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the combined and considerable talents of Nora Smith on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. No Skirt & Shirt Sale this week. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We're back! This Friday come dance to Nils Fredland and Elixir (Ethan Hazzard-Wakins, Anna Patton, Owen Morrison and Jesse Readlynn) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series ~for EXPERIENCED dancers~ Please remember this is an advanced dance tailored to advanced dancers. September 6 at The Scout House 8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8 >This dance starts at EIGHT< See you there, Lisa Greenleaf Check out the complete schedule at http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html
This was posted on the Brattleboro Dawn Dance Festival Facebook site by Cedar Stanistreet. --Lisa Greenleaf ------------------------ We’re sorry to report that the Brattleboro Dawn Dance has had its first known incidence of theft in our memory. During the Labor Day dance an individual who is not a member of the dance community entered the hall and took several wallets and phones. As of Tuesday, September 3, the suspect has been arrested and arraigned and will stand trial at a future date. We want to provide some information about the thefts so the dance community can be clear about what happened. The suspect entered the hall early in the dance. He did not buy a ticket. Dawn Dance volunteers noticed him near the stairwell where dancers store belongings, thought his behavior looked suspicious, and confronted him. He said he was looking for his backpack and gave what turned out to be a fake name and number to call if it was found. He left the dance soon afterwards. Around 1:00 am a dancer reported a missing wallet. At that point we weren’t sure a theft had taken place, so the caller made an announcement that it was missing. When a second wallet was reported missing a volunteer called the police, who arrived around 2:00 am and did a walkthrough of the building. Around 3:00 am a Dawn Dance Committee member noticed the same man in the building. When confronted he again claimed to be looking for his backpack and soon left the building. During the early morning set, as more items were reported missing, the committee called the police again. The caller announced that items had been stolen and asked people with missing belongings to provide details to the police. At the end of the dance the police were present and took information from those with missing items and a description of the suspect from witnesses. On Monday one of our Committee members identified a photo of the suspect. The suspect has since been arrested and a number of phones recovered. On Tuesday September 3rd he was arraigned; one member of the Dawn Dance committee and two volunteers are on the witness list to testify at the trial. As a Committee we are saddened and frustrated that these thefts took place at the Dawn Dance. We hope that everyone’s belongings will be recovered and returned to them. We will continue to work with the Brattleboro Police in any way that we can. We share the sense of surprise that this could happen here; like many people in the dance community we assume that our fellow dancers are trustworthy and generally treat dance events as safe spaces. We hope that everyone will keep in mind that the suspected thief was not a member of this community, but someone known to the local police with a long criminal history. The Dawn Dance Committee is an all-volunteer organization, and during the dance our attention is focused on maintaining the safety and comfort of the dance hall, selling tickets, ensuring compliance with various town regulations and codes, and other logistics. The Gibson Aiken center is a public building; there are many entries and exits and a lot of traffic through the building. We do our best to limit access to people who have purchased tickets, but we cannot take responsibility for guarding everyone’s belongings. In the future, we recommend that dancers secure valuables in a locked car or on your person as much as possible. The Dawn Dance community is still the welcoming and safe group that we’ve always been; we just need to take the same precautions in keeping our possessions safe as we would in other public settings. We are sure that these events will spur a lot of useful discussion in our community. As always, we welcome your thoughts and feedback, and you can reach us on Facebook or by email at info@.... The Dawn Dance Committee Louisa, Mary, Hal, Chelsea, Marguerite, Sam, Ethan, Cedar
Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on September 7th, featuring Nils Fredland calling with Elixir. Elixir is a high energy contra dance band and caller combination that blends superb calling, driving fiddle and guitar playing, and the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section. https://www.facebook.com/#!/peterboroughcontra Caller Nils Fredland has been making music, leading dances, and bringing people together for 20 years as a teacher; singer; instrumentalist; contra, square, and community dance leader; and workshop leader. He shares his skill and friendliness with contra dancers coast to coast every weekend. He is known for his technical skill, comfortable stage presence, and soothing voice. Elixir is: Nils Fredland, calling / trombone / vocals Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, fiddle Jesse Readlynn, trumpet / flugelhorn Anna Patton, clarinet / vocals Owen Morrison, guitar / foot percussion The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an optional introductory workshop beforehand. Admission is $10 or $7 for students and seniors. The dance takes place in the historic Town House in Peterborough, NH at 1 Grove Street. For more information call 603.762.0235 or visit www.monadnockfolk.org <http://www.monadnockfolk.org/> . The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.
While Nils is making the rounds this weekend, please be sure to enjoy his fabulous squares!! The very friendly JP dance this Sunday with Nils and the Dixie Butterhounds cool-yet-hot southern tunes... The perfect end to your fin de semana. Here's the link... Do it!! Sincerely, Jon & the 'Hounds. https://www.facebook.com/SecondSundaySquareDance Sent from my iBanjo
The 32nd season of the Rehoboth contra dance gets underway with a rousing start this Friday! Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman. The dance goes from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., and treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! This season, the rent for holding the dances in the hall is going to increase. The dance's board members have chosen to keep the admission price the same, but we would be grateful for any donations to help cover the additional expense. As some of you know, long-time Rehoboth dancer Morris Hirsch recently suffered a stroke that required hospitalization, but he is home and recovering now. He has made good progress and hopes to be back at the Rehoboth dance soon. In the meantime, Morris would love to hear from his fellow dancers. You can call him at 401-527-2809 and email him at morris_hirsch@.... Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance at the Rehoboth dance hall on Sunday, September 22. You can read more about the Jammers below. See you soon! Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, September 22.
Dancing Friends,
Fall is well on it's way, and so is a favorite event of our community in
Jamaica Plain each year, the Autumn Harvest Ball! This will be our 16th
year of doing this special event - an elegant, fun and festive evening - our
very own gender-free Victorian Ball to celebrate the beautiful New England
Autumn and a lovely precursor to the holiday season that follows. It is a
delightful and magical evening of music and dancing where we take a step
back in time to enjoy the elegant & lively American contras, squares, mixers
& couple dances from the Victorian Era. We look forward to having you join
us for this special once a year event!
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2013
Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian - Universalist)
6 Eliot Street - corner of Centre & Eliot Streets in Jamaica Plain (Boston),
MA.
Caller & MC: Chris Ricciotti
Band: Spare Parts! (Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute, and
special spare part Eric Buddington on Fiddle!)
Ball Program:
Elegant Candle Lit Pot Luck Dinner [Times to be announced soon]
7:00pm - 7:25pm: Waltzing to the music of Spare Parts
7:30pm - 11:00pm: Evening Ball (with decadent dessert pot-luck at 9:15pm)
Admission: $15.00 (reserve tickets in advance), $18.00 (at the door),
$7.00 for Students
Free or reduced rate for work exchange and volunteer
help.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! More info upcoming soon! We hope you can join us!
Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370-1729
Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...
Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042
Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042
The Jamaica Plain contra 2013-2014 season begins this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 7:30-10:30 PM WHO: Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Heyday WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. This is our 25th anniversary season, and you don't want to miss a moment of it. Come dance with us tonight, and keep an eye out for details of our special anniversary celebration on December 14th! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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.
Hello Dancers, Dave Eisenstadter calls the Monday Night Contra Dance to the awesome talents of Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Daniel Hawkins on cello, Larry Unger on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many items. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
A kind volunteer has stepped forward so we're all set now. Thanks for your consideration!
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, September 27, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Perpetucal e-Motion, with Ed Howe and John Cote. Carpooling is recommended for this dance to conserve parking space. Please see more about carpooling in this message below. Treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, October 20.
The Fourth Saturday Cambridge contra dance starts the season this
Saturday September 26
with caller Tod Whittemore, who will be joined by Julie Metcalf on
fiddle, Jack O'Connor on frets, Debby Knight on piano, and Walter
Lenk on MandoCello.
Jack, Debby and Walter started the 4th Saturday dance at the Concord
Scout House in 1983, and moved it to Cambridge in 2011. Tod started
the Thursday night dance in 1978 at the Cambridge YWCA, moved it to
the Cambridge VFW, and from there the dance wound up at the Concord
Scout House. Jack was one of the early members of Yankee Ingenuity,
the band that started the weekly Monday night dance at the Concord
Scout House in 1978.
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood
St.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2013
through June 2014,
with the exception of April (NEFFA).
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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The JP gender-free series continues this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 7:30-10:30 PM WHO: Caller: Dave Eisenstadter; Music: Old Town Trio WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. It will be great fun. Do come and join us! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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.
Dear dancers: Fall is here, and that means lots of dancing is back on the calendar. This month's Kingston dance features a great lineup. So come out and support the dance, enjoy the music and dance the night away. Here are the details: Date: September 28, 2013 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: Sylvia Miskoe/Justine Paul/Bruce Cobb Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Hello Dancers, The Jig Lords play the Monday Night Contra Dance (Brad Battey on fiddle and nyckelharpa; Kendall Rogers on piano, guitar, accordion, and bodhran. Our caller is Chris Ricciotti. Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with new & shiny items. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Reminder: First contra dance of the new season in Berlin this Saturday evening, October 5 Don Veino will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, October 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, Don 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!
Shake up the transition to fall at the First Friday Challenging Contra Friday, October 4 Concord Scout House 8-11 PM -This is for EXPERIENCED dancers- Steve Zakon-Anderson calls challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of The Figments(Ethan, Anna and Owen) Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8 Let's dance! Lisa Greenleaf >It starts at EIGHT<
----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Davis To: Glenn Coppleman Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 11:35 AM Subject: FW: Contra Dancers Hi Glenn, here's the email from our contact with the details, plus the flyers. I'd appreciate it if you could get them out. Thanks for doing this for us, Reinhild > Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2013 08:45:13 -0400 > Subject: Contra Dancers > From: byouree@... > To: jazad7@... > > > Thanks for all your effort in getting dancers to perform. I'm attaching > the front and back of our flyer so the folks with mailing lists can send > them out. For potentail dancers, the event starts at 4:00. There are 5 > tours-4:00,4:45,5:30,6:30 and 7:15. The bluegrass music is the third stop > on the tour so their particular venue will start at approximately > 4:50,5:35.6:20,7:20 and 8:05. I thought the musicians could play for about > 15 minutes and the contra dancers could dance for 10 minutes. That's very > flexible! > Keep me posted! > > Bev [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey Dancers, Dave Eisenstadter calls this week's Monday Night Contra Dance with fun music by Mark Simos on fiddle, Owen Morrison on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. * * NEW * * A 2-for-1 $5 admission offer for dancers 22 and under who arrive & pay together at the Monday Dance! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 11, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. Treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! Then on Sunday, October 20, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance here at Goff Hall. You can read more about the Jammers dances below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, October 20.
The leaves are turning and a new season of dancing in Carlisle starts this
Friday, October 11. We'll kick off the festivities with our fabulous
potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance from 8-10 with rousing music from the
Carlisle Band, featuring Debby Knight, David Titus, Bruce Rosen, Walter
Lenk and a multitude of guest musicians (i.e. sit-ins welcomed).
We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all
ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal.
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary in town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sue Rosen
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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The JP dance's 25th-anniversary season continues this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 7:30-10:30 PM WHO: Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen, Julie Metcalf, Ben Leddy WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. Come dance to the calls of Sue Rosen and the tunes of Bruce Rosen (piano), Julie Metcalf (fiddle), and Ben Leddy (banjo & guitar). It's always a good time to dance! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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.
Hey Dancers, Linda Leslie calls this week's Monday Night Contra Dance with a talented band of musicians: Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. *!* NEW *!* A 2-for-1 $5 admission offer for dancers 22 and under who arrive & pay together at the Monday Dance! So round up a group of friends and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Tod Whittemore calling to Full Tilt (Carol Bittenson and Debby Knight) this Saturday, October 19, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/
Hey Dancers, Don Veino calls to the string-busting music of Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency at this week's Monday Night Contra Dance! Max Newman on guitar with fiddlers three: Julie Metcalf, Cedar Stanistreet, and Edward Wallace. * * NEW * * A 2-for-1 $5 admission offer for dancers 22 and under who arrive & pay together at the Monday Dance! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. PLUS: The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back. All items $5-$10. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Based on comments received, MondayContras is pleased to further extend our Youth Two-for-One offer to those age 30 and under. Two age qualifying dancers entering together get in for the price of one. Just in time for tomorrow's dance with AFI! So grab a friend and join us tomorrow! http://mondaycontras.com for more info.
Hello dancers: Time once again for the 4th Saturday Contra Dance in Kingston, NH. The temps are falling, but you'll be warm as you move around the dance floor to the calling and playing of some great talent as you can see below. Come alone, or bring a friend or a group. All are welcome! Date: October 26, 2013 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: Don Primrose Band: Old Favorite Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824)
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by the two-fiddle band Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Since this dance is close to Halloween, dancers will be able to preview their holiday costumes--a tradition that is always enjoyed in Rehoboth! Treats for the break--including fresh fruit and vegetables--are always appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, November 24.
The Fourth Saturday Cambridge contra dance continues this Saturday, October 26
with caller Daniel Friedman, who will be joined by Audrey Knuth on
fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Walter Lenk on MandoCello. We had
a great turnout for our first dance and hope you can join us again
and bring your friends!
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood
St.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2013
through June 2014,
with the exception of April (NEFFA).
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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There will be a JP contra dance this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, October 26 , 7:30-10:30 PM WHO: Caller: Paul Wilde; Music: Dogtown WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. Our 25th anniversary season continues with Paul Wilde calling and Dogtown (Becky Miller, fiddle & piano; Tom Randall, piano, guitar, & mandolin; Norb Spencer, accordion & piano) playing. Come out and join us! --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! All dances are called gender-free. 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.
Hello Dancers, Donna Hunt will be up from Delaware, calling this Monday's Dance to the wonderful music of Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, David Kaynor on fiddle, Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. * * EVEN NEWER * * A 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under who arrive & pay together at the Monday Dance ($5 for 21 and under; $8 for 22-30)! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. PLUS: The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many newly donated items $5-$10. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Before you fall back into Daylight Savings, shake it up at at the First Friday Challenging Contra Friday, Nov 1 Concord Scout House 8-11 PM -This is for EXPERIENCED dancers- Sue Rosen calls challenging and no walk thru dances to the hot music of The Free Raisins (Jeff Kaufman, Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg) Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8 Let's dance! Lisa Greenleaf >It starts at EIGHT<
Dancing Friends! This is my personal invitation to you to come out and join us for our 16th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball! RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! This is a magical evening where we take a step back in time to enjoy the lively & elegant contras, squares, mixers & couple dances from the Victorian Era. All of the music played for this evening's program will be traditional to that era and in most cases, tunes that were specific to the dance itself. This is our annual once a year event and we look forward to having you join us for this unique autumn celebration of music and dancing. 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 9th, 2013 Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian – Universalist) corner of Centre & Eliot Streets in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA. Caller & MC: Chris Ricciotti Band: Spare Parts! Including Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute, and special spare part Eric Buddington on Fiddle! Ball Program: 4:30pm - Doors open to heat or prep food for the evening pot luck dinner. 5:30pm – 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) Formal, festive, colorful attire or period costumes are welcome and encouraged for this event. (Feel free to email or call me - as noted below - if you have any questions about this or need some ideas. Admission: Reserve your tickets now! $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Student Rate: $7.00. We are offering work exchange assistance (reduced or free admission) to anyone who can help out with decorating ahead of time, set up before dinner, clean up after dinner, dessert set up, or clean up after the ball. Please contact me (as noted below) if you are interested in work exchange and/or to find out more about what help is needed As with all our dances, we will not turn anyone away based on ability to pay. Contacts: To reserve tickets, to volunteer for work exchange, or for more information: Chris Ricciotti Ricciotti@aol.com; Home: (781) 982-8042 or Cell: (617) 852-4042. Food Coordination: In an effort to help provide a well balanced variety of foods for the dinner and the dessert pot luck, please contact our Food Coordinator Read Weaver at rweaver@.... DETAILS ON THE EVENING BALL: FOOD Doors will open at 4:30pm for anyone who needs to heat up or prep their dish for the pot-luck dinner. To ensure a well balanced menu and variety of food, Read Weaver is coordinating food for the potlucks. If you'd like more information, you can contact him at rweaver@.... Read writes: "We ask that people coming for dinner bring dinner food; we've sometimes run a bit short. Of course you are very welcome to also bring something for the dessert potluck; in addition, many people not coming for dinner will be bringing desserts. (We've never been short of desserts!)" For folks new to our potlucks--we have a large six-burner stove and two large ovens, which are usually set at around 250°F (for reheating) and 375°F (for cooking). We have some serving plates and some serving utensils, but you may be safest bringing your own (which you should label). The kitchen itself isn't huge, so it can be a bit crowded for food prep, especially as we get close to serving so please let us know if you will need this ahead of time. At 5:30pm, 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 CREATED BY YOU! We have many talented cooks in our community and the food is always great! A variety of home made dinner foods including meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes and tasty dessert foods would be greatly appreciated, and feel free to be as creative as you like. THE BALL PROGRAM: At 7:00pm (immediately following the candle-lit dinner), our band Spare Parts will provide us some lovely music for waltzing. We hand out ball cards at 7:25pm and then the ball will begin at 7:30pm with everyone joining in for a Grand March. The Harvest Ball is our re-creation of a Victorian ball, where we will present dances that were on ball programs around New England during the Victorian Era. The dances include elegant and lively contras, squares (quadrilles), mixers & couple dances. We will use ball cards for this event. Our tradition at the Harvest Ball is to sign off on each other's ball card after each dance, rather than the old tradition of booking ahead. This helps us keep dancing accessible and welcoming to everyone. At the end of the evening, you keep the ball card as a souvenir of all the wonderful dances you shared with your friends. During the break half way through the ball, we have a delightfully decadent dessert potluck. Thereafter, more dancing until 11:00pm. Chris Ricciotti will be this year’s caller and MC and he is leading this year's ball program. He is looking forward to providing a fun and enjoyable evening of dancing! 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! PARTICULARS ABOUT THIS DANCE The hall will be decorated with autumn trees, candles and lights to set the mood. We encourage dancers to dress up in something festive, formal, colorful, or a period outfit for this event. 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, to help out or for more information, email Chris Ricciotti at Ricciotti@..., or by phone at home (781) 982-8042 or by cell phone at (617) 852-4042. Come, join us for the Autumn Ball – a great evening celebration of our beautiful New England Autumn – a sharing of good friends & golden memories! We look forward to seeing you there! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042
Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, November 2 Bill Fischer will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, November 2, 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/
We have Marcie Van Cleave calling contra and international dances to
the music of Barbara Pixton, Audrey Knuth, David Skidmore and Julia
Porier this Sunday evening, 11/3 at the Porter Square Masonic Hall.
It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, sliding scale $5 to $10.
https://www.facebook.com/events/244199505731755/
http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2013-11-03.html
Come dance!
Jeff
Hello Dancing Friends! As always, we have a fun and magical evening of dancing planned for next Saturday, November 9th for our 16th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball! For ALL the details of this upcoming event, go to the following link below: http://www.lcfd.org/harvest-ball-details.html If you would like to print out a flyer for the Harvest Ball to hand out at dances or give to your friends, go to the following link below: http://www.lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html There are quite a few folks who have said they are planning to attend this year's ball but who have not yet reserved tickets. Reserving your tickets ahead of time not only gets you a cheaper rate, but also helps us to plan appropriately for supplies, ball cards and food. If you need a further reduced rate for a ticket, we can use volunteers for help on Friday evening for decorating, and Saturday afternoon for dinner set up and evening assistance. We hope to hear from folks who are planning to attend, and from those who would like to volunteer. If you are planning to come to the potluck dinner, please bring food for dinner to share. If you are coming to the dessert pot luck, please bring food for that. If you are planning to come to both, you are welcome to bring food for both, but if you need to choose between one or the other, bring food for dinner. This is a fun, festive & relaxed affair! Festive, formal, colorful, medieval, period or creative attire is welcome and encouraged! We all look forward to seeing you all next Saturday night! As always, it will be great fun and a real magical experience! Happy Autumn! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042
Greetings Dancers, Some of our favorite musicians will be accompanying caller Sue Rosen this Monday. Amy Larkin on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion, and Cal Howard on bass. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
With the end of daylight savings time and the baseball season, it's a
perfect time to come join us for the potluck and dance in Carlisle next
Friday, November 8. And after hours and hours of trying to figure out how
facebook works, I have created a group for the Carlisle dance. You can
find it here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
Please join!
We gather for dinner at 6:30 and dance from 8-10 with toasty tunes from the
Carlisle Band, featuring Debby Knight, David Titus, Bruce Rosen, Walter
Lenk and a multitude of guest musicians (i.e. sit-ins welcomed).
We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all
ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal.
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary in town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sue Rosen
You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by Notorious, with Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger. There will also be two more dances this month: on November 22 and on November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. The Rehoboth dance pins recently sold out, and a new supply will be on hand at Friday's dance! They will now have the option to pin on or use magnets. The generosity of Rehoboth dancers who bring treats to share at the break is greatly appreciated! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@gmail.com. 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@gmail.com. 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, November 24.
Greetings Dancers, Our caller on Monday is Rachel Shapiro and our band is Firecloud ((Andy Reiner (fiddle, loops & samples), Julie Vallimont (keyboards, synths & samples) & Andrew Hlynsky (electronics and percussion)). Driving fiddle tunes with a techno beat, fusing traditional music with loops and samples to create a unique sound for hot dancing. NOTE: special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)! The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Don Veino calling to Free Raisins this Saturday, November 16 , at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/
Woohoo! Dancers, Lisa Greenleaf is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our talented musicians are Mia Friedman on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello, Max Newman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. Plus: the skirt & shirt sale! All items just $10. Donations accepted. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Hi Dancers, SAVE THE DATE!! On Saturday, December 14th, the Scout House is throwing a fund-raising party to celebrate completion of this summer's construction project. It's our Scout House Warming! Lisa Greenleaf will be calling to her special mix of Alternative Music arranged just for contra dances. That's rock 'n roll, Latin groove, electric Celtic, and pop tunes! We'll have refreshments and a raffle of 3 special, dance-related items. Admission is $15 or $10 for those age 21 and under. All proceeds benefit and support the ongoing work at the Scout House, a non-profit organization.
Hello dancers: Time to get your pre-Turkey Day dancing on! So, come work up an appetite for the big day by dancing to a repeat performance from earlier in the year. By popular demand we're bringing back Marcie Van Cleave and the Free Raisins for your dancing pleasure. Don't miss it! Date: November 23, 2013 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 Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be two more Rehoboth contra dances at Goff Hall this month and a Sunday Night Jammers community dance as well! This Friday, November 22, there will be a contra dance from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen. One week later, the Thanksgiving weekend contra dance will take place on Friday, November 29. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling with music by Free Association--Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight. Treats brought by dancers to share at the break during the contra dance are very much appreciated! Lastly, there will be a Jammers community dance this coming Sunday, November 24. You can read more about this free dance below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@gmail.com. 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@gmail.com. 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, November 24.
The Fourth Saturday Cambridge contra dance continues this Saturday,November 23
with caller Sue Rosen, who will be joined by the double fiddles of Debby Knight and Paul Lizotte, along with Bruce Rosen on piano and Walter Lenk on MandoCello. We hope you can join us and bring your friends!
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood St.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2013 through June 2014,
with the exception of April (NEFFA).
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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Yes, Dancers, there is a Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House this Thanksgiving and Hanukkah week! Come and see who is home for the holidays. Chris Ricciotti is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance on November 25th. Our superb musicians are David Kaynor on fiddle, Owen Morrison on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
This Friday, November 29, there will be a Thanksgiving weekend contra dance from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling with music by Free Association--Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight. At 7:30 p.m., Lisa will hold an introductory workshop, so bring along your visiting relatives and friends to join in the fun! Treats brought by dancers to share at the break are very much appreciated! There will be a Sunday Night Jammers dance on December 8 at the dance hall. The Jammers will also be holding a New Year's Eve dance that will go from 8 to midnight, so be sure to mark your calendars! You can read more about these free dances below. The contra dance's board members wish you all a happy holiday! See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@gmail.com. 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, December 8. There will also be a New Year's Eve Jammers dance from 8 to midnight.
11/28/13 8PM Grace Vision United Methodist (St. John's), 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA http://www.manystrings6.com/dance/ https://www.facebook.com/events/654251311273054/ Cammydance@... 781-665-3835 Come dancing with friends and family to the lively music and calling of Cammy Kaynor! 35 years ago, Tod Whittemore was unable to get locals to play for Thanksgiving night of his new Thursday Contradance series, so he called the only ones crazy enough to drive 2 hours to play for a contra on the holiday; the Fourgone Conclusions! Not many years later he turned that night over to me and we have been doing it ever since. Tonight, the band will consist of locals, Walter Lenk and Debbie Knight, Al MacIntire from western Mass, me and my kids. This is an informal event, family-friendly, newcomer-friendly, fun for all ages even if all you can do is sit and listen to the music while you watch the dancers. Sit in musicians are welcomed. Suggested donation, $8 helps us pay the rent. A very happy TG to you all!
Hey there, Scout House Dancers, As promised, here is a preview of the Raffle items at the big Scout House-Warming Fundraiser Dance on Saturday, Dec. 14th. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling to her popular Alternative Music, so save that date! Item # 1 -- "Dancer's Basket." This basket is chock full of things you'll want, like a free pass to each of the Monday, Thursday, & Challenging Contra Dances, a vintage Scout House T-shirt, yummy treats to keep you going on the dance floor, musical surprises, and more. Item # 2 -- A second "Dancer's Basket." See above! Item # 3 -- A made-to-order necktie dance skirt. This one-of-a-kind, colorful dancer's skirt, will be made entirely of an assortment of men's neckties. Best of all, it will be sewn just for you. Raffle tickets sold ONLY at the Fundraiser!
Hi Dancers, Sue Rosen is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our amazing musicians are the stylish Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. Plus: the skirt & shirt sale! All items just $10. Donations accepted. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Reminder: Paul Wilde will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, December 7th, 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! This dance is actually one of several events connected with the 18th annual "Christmas in Berlin" celebration, which takes place all day on December 7th 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, Lions Club holiday food & raffle, a visit from Santa, and more! For more information on Christmas in Berlin, follow this link (or copy/paste into your browser's address bar): http://berlin1870townhall.org/uploads/Lions_Club_CIB_FLyer.pdf. For specifics on 1870 Town Hall events for this Saturday (and beyond!), follow this link: http://berlin1870townhall.org/. 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!!
Winter is no match for the hot contras at the First Friday Challenging Contra Friday, December 6 Concord Scout House 8-11 PM -This is for EXPERIENCED dancers- I will be calling challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of The Stringrays (Rodney Miller, Max Newman, Stuart Kenney and Matt Kenney) Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8 Let's dance! Lisa Greenleaf >It starts at EIGHT<
There have been a number of water bottles left at the dance lately, along with some personal items. If anything belongs to you, please let me know. These items are kept only for so long. Also, thanks to all those who bring treats to share at the dances! Best, Shawn ******************* Personal Items a lace-patterned beige lady's scarf a black lady's cardigan (button-down) sweater (This sweater was switched with one that belongs to another dancer. If you have such a sweater that looks like your own but isn't, please bring it to make the exchange.) a tall, zippered black lady's boot (18 inches from heel to top) Water Bottles 1 silver metal Klean Kanteen, 11 inch 1 white metal UMASS RISING, 10.5 inch 1 silver metal Lassen Volcanic National Park green bottle, 10.5 inch 1 clear plastic Skeppshult, 9.5 inch 1 blue plastic Nalgene, 7 inch (with black tape wrapped around it)
Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on December 7th, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with Dave Langford and Karen Axelrod. Dance caller Steve Zakon-Anderson has been leading contra dances for over 25 years. He has performed at dance camps and festivals from Alaska to Florida. Steve's clear teaching, precise calling and sense of humor have made him a favorite of dancers of all ages and abilities. Fiddler Dave Langford is an experienced and versatile veteran of 20 years of playing for contra dances, weddings, parties and late night sessions. Dave combines multiple styles of fiddling with fierce energy and drive. Karen Axelrod plays piano for contra and couple dances. She is known for her lyrical, yet danceable, playing. The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an optional introductory workshop beforehand. Admission is $10 or $7 for students and seniors. The dance takes place in the historic Town House in Peterborough, NH at 1 Grove Street. For more information call 603.762.0235 or visit www.monadnockfolk.org http://www.monadnockfolk.org/. The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982. www.facebook.com/peterboroughcontra
Hello Dancers, Dan (the Man) Pearl is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House. Our talented musicians are Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Julie Vallimont on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Hi Dancers, What fabulous Alternative Tunes will you be dancing to this Saturday, December 14th, from 8-11pm at the Concord Scout House? Lisa Greenleaf is calling this fund-raising dance party to celebrate completion of this summer's construction project. It's our Scout House Warming! Lisa's special mix of Alternative Music, arranged just for contra dances, has rock 'n roll, Latin groove, electric Celtic, and pop tunes! We'll have refreshments at the break and a raffle of 2 Dancer's Baskets, each containing special, dance-related items, including passes to the Monday & Thursday, and the entire Spring Season of Lisa's monthly Challenging Dances--that's 7 dances in all! We're also raffling off a custom-made dance skirt. This one-of-a-kind, colorful skirt, will be made entirely of assorted men's neckties. Admission is $15 or $10 for those age 21 and under. All proceeds benefit and support the ongoing work at the Scout House, a non-profit organization. You won't want to miss this dance!
Don Heinold calling to Allemande North this Saturday, November 16 , at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/
Come out this Saturday for a special day long dance celebration! The Boston Gender-Free Contra dancers celebrates 25 years of dancing together in Jamaica Plain, and we'd like to invite all of you to come out and join us for this special event! 8 Callers! 3 Bands! Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2013 Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian - Universalist) Corner of Centre & Eliot Streets, Across from the Monument Boston (Jamaica Plain), MA Program: 2:00pm - 5:30pm - Experienced level dances 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Pot luck dinner (please bring food to share!) 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Sharing videos & memories of 25 years of dancing in Jamaica Plain 7:30pm - 11:00pm - Community level dances for all! Callers include: Bob Golder, Lisa Greenleaf, Linda Leslie, Beth Parkes, Tony Parkes, Dan Pearl, Chris Ricciotti and Sue Rosen, Bands include: Dogtown: Becky Miller - fiddle, Norb Spencer - accordion, and special guest, Tony Parkes - piano Locomojo: Linda Henry - piano, Amy Larkin - fiddle, Shirley White - fiddle Frost & Fire: Aaron Marcus - piano, concertina, foot percussion & vocals; Hollis Easter - flue, bagpipes, whistle, guitar, foot percussion & vocals; Peter Macfarlene - fiddle, low whistle, vocals; Viveka Fox - fiddle, bodhran, djembe Admission: $15 for the afternoon, $15 for the evening or $25 for both (as with all our dances, sliding scale and reduced rates are available - no one will be turned away on ability to pay) For more information, check out our website at: www.lcfd.org/jp Also feel free to contact Chris Ricciotti at Ricciotti@..., or (617) 852-4042 cell or (781) 982-8042 home. We hope that many of you can come out and help us to celebrate our 25 years of dancing together this Saturday! We look forward to seeing you there! Chris Ricciotti 393 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370-1729 Email: <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@... Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042
From: Worcester Contra Dancers [mailto:mailinglist=worcesterdance.org@...] On Behalf Of Worcester Contra Dancers Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:15 PM To: Ken Subject: Dancing in Northboro this weekend & in Worcester in 2014 No dance in Worcester this weekend, but join us in 2014! <http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993&id=e91de3c709 &e=edef1bccdb> View this email in your browser. <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=6d556d8d8d&e=edef1bccdb> Worcester contra dance logo Dance in Northboro this weekend And in Worcester throughout 2014! A reminder that Worcester does not host a contra dance in December. Instead, you can go dancing in our usual second Saturday slot in <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=15b7b83028&e=edef1bccdb> Northboro. Join them <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=dba1e0c80f&e=edef1bccdb> this Saturday, December 14, for the music of <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=53d785d6fc&e=edef1bccdb> Allemande North, with calling by <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=74e51051ed&e=edef1bccdb> Don Heinold. We look forward to dancing with you in Worcester in 2014, when we'll have the following bands and callers to entertain you: Date Band Caller January 11 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=6ce45d2dc5&e=edef1bccdb> Berlin Country Orchestra <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=362d0075ba&e=edef1bccdb> Tim Van Egmond Annual potluck at 6:30 - bring a dish to share! February 8 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=3169f19bcf&e=edef1bccdb> Anadama <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=e3b06b94ab&e=edef1bccdb> Marguerite Durant March 8 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=1d2c6bbeb5&e=edef1bccdb> Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=e364e71afd&e=edef1bccdb> Don Heinold April 12 Harlow's All Stars <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=d3c6940131&e=edef1bccdb> Bill Fischer May 10 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=98de694b40&e=edef1bccdb> The French Connection Linda Leslie June 14 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=ec1bf279f6&e=edef1bccdb> Einstein's Little Homunculus <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0 61d993&id=22c6c7b7b7&e=edef1bccdb> Dan Pearl The full schedule and directions are also <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=b0ccc45c62&e=edef1bccdb> available in PDF format. Happy holidays! <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=f4648dc2cf&e=edef1bccdb> Find us on Facebook | <http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993&id=e91 de3c709&e=edef1bccdb> Forward to a friend Copyright C 2013 Worcester Contra Dancers, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or at our monthly dance. Our mailing address is: Worcester Contra Dancers P.O. Box 721 Leominster, MA 01453-0721 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/vcard?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993 &id=f2c0bab118> Add us to your address book <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm _medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993&afl= 1> Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb 061d993&id=f2c0bab118&e=edef1bccdb&c=e91de3c709> unsubscribe from this list | <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/profile?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d 993&id=f2c0bab118&e=edef1bccdb> update subscription preferences <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045 fb061d993&id=e91de3c709&e=edef1bccdb>
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 13, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. George Marshall will be calling, and music will be performed by Jaige Trudel and Adam Broome. Treats brought by dancers to share at the break are very much appreciated! WINTER MONTHS: If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at 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 Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for under-16s, and $18 for families with under-16s. 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 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These 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. The next Jammers dance will be held on Tuesday, December 31. This special New Year's Eve Jammers dance will go from 8 to midnight.
No black cats, ladders or broken mirrors to keep you away from the Carlisle
dance this Friday, the 13th. Come join us for the potluck dinner at 6:30
and dance from 8-10 with toasty tunes from the Carlisle Band, featuring
Debby Knight, David Titus, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk and a multitude of
guest musicians (i.e. sit-ins welcomed). I'll be calling the contras and
Walter will have you singing along with his squares.
Join our new group and facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all
ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal.
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary in town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sue Rosen
You can find the schedule for the Carlisle dance at
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
Don Heinold calling to Allemande North this Saturday, December 14 , at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults and $6 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/
Hello, dancers, The Jamaica Plain gender-free dance has been around for 25 years this fall, and we're celebrating this Saturday! WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2:00-11:00 PM WHO: 8 callers, 3 bands; see below WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. Schedule details: 2:00pm - 5:30pm - Experienced level dances 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Pot luck dinner (please bring food to share!) 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Sharing videos & memories of 25 years of dancing in Jamaica Plain 7:30pm - 11:00pm - Community level dances for all! Callers: Bob Golder, Lisa Greenleaf, Linda Leslie, Beth Parkes, Tony Parkes, Dan Pearl, Chris Ricciotti, and Sue Rosen Musicians: Dogtown: Becky Miller - fiddle, Norb Spencer - accordion, and special guest, Tony Parkes - piano Locomojo: Linda Henry - piano, Amy Larkin - fiddle, Shirley White - fiddle Frost & Fire: Aaron Marcus - piano, concertina, foot percussion & vocals; Hollis Easter - flute, bagpipes, whistle, guitar, foot percussion & vocals; Peter Macfarlane - fiddle, low whistle, vocals; Viveka Fox - fiddle, bodhran, djembe Come on out and help us celebrate our first quarter-century! --Robert IMPORTANT DETAILS: Admission is $15.00 ($8.00 for students) for each session, or $25.00 ($15.00 for students) for both combined, or (as always) 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 2:00 sharp (afternoon session) and 7:30 sharp (evening). All dances are called gender-free. The first half of the evening (up to the break) will be geared toward beginner-friendly dances that gradually build to a moderate level. Following the break, the program will shift toward a more experienced level. 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.
Hi, folks, The dance / celebration is on for Sat, the 14th. We will be monitoring the weather and we may have to end early. And the afternoon dance is for everyone, not just for experienced dancers. So come on out and dance! --Robert
Hello Dancers, As many of you have supposed, the snow storm is causing us to reschedule the huge Scout House Warming and Alternative Music Contra Dance Party until just after Christmas. *This Fundraiser Dance is now being held on Sunday, December 29th from 7:30-10:30 at the Concord Scout House.* (If you're at Mostly Waltz, you can have dinner and come back to the Scout House for the party.) Lisa Greenleaf will be calling to alternative music--Rock-n-Roll, Electric Celtic, Latin Groove, and Pop--all pre-recorded and edited to fit Contra Dances. We will also have a raffle of 2 dancer's baskets, stuffed full of goodies, including tickets to the Monday & Thursday Contra Dances and a pass to the entire spring season of Lisa's Challenging Dances (5 dances in all!). We're also raffling off a custom-made skirt, sewn entirely of men's neckties just to fit you. We'll have snacks and drinks at the break, as well as the biggest Skirt & Shirt Sale yet, so mark your calendars now for the Scout House Warming Party! Robin Humes
Today’s Dance in Northboro CANCELLED because of SNOW STORM–next dance January 18 – Concepdance – Tim Van Egmond http://northborocontra.com/
Hi Dancers, Get ready for Sassafras Stomp (Johanna Davis on fiddle & vocals, Adam Nordell on guitar, vocals & foot percussion, and Putnam Smith on banjo & mandolin). A rich, dynamic contradance sound marked by driving foot percussion and sweet harmony vocals. Our caller is Mary Wesley! The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Hello Dancers, There is a jolly dance in store for you at the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House. The fashionable Julie Metcalf will be on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, Jack O'Connor on the mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass. Our caller is Daniel Friedman. The 2-for-1 admission offer for dancers 30 and under is still in effect. When two people, age 30 and under, arrive & pay together they each pay half price! So get a group of friends together and check out our fun programming, including several named bands, clever clear callers and a (mostly) quarterly techno contra. WHERE: Monday 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. We have a waltz, followed by a cookies & lemonade break at around 9 pm. Dancing ends at around 10:30. PARKING: Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main). Parking in the Church lot is not permitted. WHO: All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new. Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22). BEGINNERS: If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can. Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged. If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn. RIDE NEEDED? There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House. 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: www.MondayContras.com See you there!
Hi Dancers, A reminder that we are just ONE week away from the stupendous Alternative Music Fundraiser Dance at the Concord Scout House. Next Sunday, December 29th from 7:30-10:30, we will celebrate completion of the newly reinforced and insulated roof. It's a Scout House Warming! (If you're at Mostly Waltz, you can have dinner and come back to the Scout House for the party.) Lisa Greenleaf will be calling to alternative music--Rock-n-Roll, Electric Celtic, Latin Groove, and Pop--all pre-recorded and edited to fit Contra Dances. We will also have a raffle of 2 dancer's baskets, stuffed full of goodies, including tickets to the Monday & Thursday Contra Dances and a pass to the entire spring season of Lisa's Challenging Dances (5 dances in all!). We're also raffling off a custom-made skirt, sewn entirely of men's neckties just to fit you. We'll have snacks and drinks at the break, as well as the biggest Skirt & Shirt Sale yet, so mark your calendars now for the a great night of dancing and fun. Robin Humes
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 27, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling this Holiday Dance, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter. Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated! The board members of the RCDS would like to express their gratitude to the many Rehoboth dancers--both far and near--who continue to support the dance with their enthusiastic commitment and their willingness to assist new dancers. Your generous spirit is known throughout the region! Our best wishes to all of you for a wonderful New Year! If you would like to make an end-of-year donation to help with the general operations of the Rehoboth contra dance, please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. The holiday festivities continue with a special Rehoboth Jammers New Year's Eve dance, which will be held next Tuesday, December 31, from 8 to midnight, at the Rehoboth dance hall. Food for the break will be appreciated. You can read more about the Jammers below. See you soon, Shawn *************** If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@gmail.com. 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 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 Elliott at 774-644-1369 or Suzanne Elliott at 774-644-0365 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... 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. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7-9 p.m., with a potluck at 6 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next two Jammers dances will take place on Tuesday, December 31, and Sunday, January 12.
Happy Holidays dancers! Time once again for the annual Seacoast Holiday Dance. Dress festively (or not) and get ready to enjoy a great evening of music, dance and community. Date: December 28, 2013 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) Callers: Peter Yarensky and Sarah Mason Band: Lamprey River Band Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824)
This Saturday's contradance in Cambridge will feature caller Tod Whittemore and music by a band featuring THREE fiddlers, backed up by Debby Knight on piano and Walter Lenk on mandocello. (When one dancer/musician heard that Julie Metcalf, Audrey Knuth, and Carol Bittenson were going to be playing fiddle together, he dubbed this band "Dream Team".) It's a great time to bring family and friends to dance in a friendly, relaxed environment. Snacks for the break are always welcome.
The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood St.
Next month, on January 25, we'll be joined by dancers from the JP gender-free contradance community. Chris Ricciotti will call and guest musicians will be Julie Metcalf and Emily Troll.
Hope to see you there -
Debby and Walter
-> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2013 through June 2014,
with the exception of April (NEFFA).
The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
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Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781
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There's a dance in JP this Saturday: WHEN: Saturday, December 28, 7:30-10:30 PM WHO: Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Klez Contra WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts. It's not supposed to snow, so there's no reason not to come out and dance! --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! The first half of the evening (up to the break) will be geared toward beginner-friendly dances that gradually build to a moderate level. Following the break, the program will shift toward a more experienced level. All dances will be called gender-free. 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.
Hi Dancers, Here is the latest on the problems we've been having with the Scout House Floor. It all has to do with the almost-instantaneous reaction of ice-melt products used by us and the Church! When we walk on the floor in outside shoes, we ruin it for dancing. Please take off your shoes and boots before coming into the Scout House. The side door near the church is an emergency-only EXIT door and is off-limits for the winter. If you must unload anything, use the ramp on the other side of the Scout House or pass the equipment through to someone inside who has removed their street shoes! Thanks so much, Robin Begin forwarded message: > From: Lois Stevens <info@...> > Date: December 27, 2013 11:08:16 AM EST > To: Dan Pearl <daniel_pearl@...>, Don Veino <contra_groups_yahoo@veino.com>, Robin Humes <robin.humes@...>, Mark Jones <markjones@busybusy.org>, Lisa Greenleaf <laleaf@...>, John Wasser <John.Wasser@...m>, Allan Chertok <achertok@...>, John Tovrov <john.tovrov@concordscouthouse.org> > Cc: "Jack O'Connor" <simitopaz@...> > Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Fwd: Scout House Floor > > We are so happy to hear that things were better last night. > > It is a difficult job to keep that floor in the condition it needs to be in for dancers. > > It would help tremendously if EVERYONE, dancers and organizers could avoid the Church parking lot and the use of the side door leading into the building from the Church lot. > > It has been noted that there were a bunch of muddy footprints at the Church side door, not only last night but at several of the recent dances. We would love to have that be an emergency EXIT only. The reason being, the Church uses a salt that really takes the finish off the floor and it is often mixed with sand, which absolutely takes the finish off the floor. > > We realize that some of the musicians must be unloading their equipment and instruments from the Church side, but we do have a handicapped ramp that should facilitate unloading. Even with this not being the most convenient method, considering everyone's love of the Scout House, it is certainly worth the extra effort if it will protect our beloved building and the floor. > > Some have speculated that the non-dancers are the cause of the problem and that the floor should be washed before every dance. Please check out our calendar. Dancer ARE the primary users, and many weeks, the only users of the House. We have also been washing the floor before dances, many times TWICE before each dance. > > The responsibility rests with each one of us to do our part and kindly encourage all around us to do the same. > > Thank you all for your consideration and cooperation in this matter. > > Staff @CSH > > > > On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Dan Pearl <daniel_pearl@yahoo.com> wrote: > It was like night and day. Whatever you did to the floor, it was great! THANKS!!!! > > > Dan > >
Hi Dancers, Just 24 hours to go before the epic Alternative Music Contra Dance to raise much needed funds for the Concord Scout House. The dance is tomorrow night, Sunday, from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling to her special mix of Alternative Music arranged just for Contra dances. That's rock 'n roll, Latin groove, electric Celtic, and pop tunes! We'll have refreshments at the break and a raffle of 3 special items: 2 dancer's baskets and a skirt made-for-you of men's neckties. Admission is $15 or $10 for those age 21 and under. All proceeds benefit and support the ongoing work at the Concord Scout House, a non-profit organization, so come out Sunday night and support the Scout House. See you tomorrow! Robin Humes
Dear Dance Promoters: Just want to be sure you have the latest information regarding our Kingston, NH dance for January: Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm Admission: $8 (students $5) Band: Allemande North Caller: Beth Parkes Thanks, as always, for your assistance in spreading the word! Glenn. ________________________________ Glenn Coppelman Kingston, NH 603-772-5355 gcoppelman@... "On with the dance! let joy be unconfined" Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Our December 29 "House warming" contra dance fundraiser for the Concord Scout House was a big success. We raised over $3000 and celebrated the beautiful new roof as rain fell safely away from our historic building. Thank you to all the dancers who made extra donations, and congratulations to the raffle winners. We appreciate every contribution (and it's never too late; just contact the office--info@...). Lisa Greenleaf
The 26th annual Concord Scout House New Year's Eve dance will be this Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 1 AM. The cast of characters will include Lisa Greenleaf, Walter Lenk, Amy Larkin, Julie Metcalf, Andrey Knuth, Debby Knight, Jack O'Connor, and Eric Eid-Reiner. Admission is $15, and $12 for those 21 and under. Hope to see you there. The flyer is posted at: http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve =========================================== Walter Lenk Cambridge Ma 617-547-7781 ===========================================