Hey Kids-

Please join us as Todd Whittemore calls to the music of the Berlin Country Dance Orchestrafor our first contra of 2016 on Saturday January 2.
Every dance is rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

Happy New Year, Dancers,

The first 2016 Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is psyched to have Jon Cannon on fiddle,  McKinley James on cello & jaw harp, Maestro Larry Unger on guitar & banjo, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion.  Our caller is Ben Sachs-Hamilton.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

 

 

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Happy New Year! Please join us for our January contra dance this Saturday
the 9th.

Come early at 6:00 pm for our annual pot luck 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.

 
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pleasure.  Join us as they play tunes from the New England contra music
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Beginners' lesson at 7:00 pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30 pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Admission is only $8 per person.  Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE! Newcomers get a coupon to come
back for 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.
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and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

There will be two more Rehoboth contra dances this month: a regular contra dance on January 22 and a challenging contra dance on January 29.

Treats for the break at Friday's dance will be greatly appreciated!

This month, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free dance at Goff Hall on January 24. You can read more about the Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site. 


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, January 24.

Get out of the cold and into the warmth of an almost Twelfth night
party when Dudley Laufman returns to the dance he founded decades ago.
Please join us this Friday night, January 8, for the best potluck
around, friendly dancers and fine music.   We gather for dinner around
6:30 and dance from 8 until 10. Dudley will be calling and sharing his
seasonal songs along with Walter Lenk's singing squares, backed by the
Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk and many
talented sit-ins).  Vince O'Donnell joins the band tonight!

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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 CarlisleCenter 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

Sue Rosen

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

Still dancing gender-free in JP in 2016!

WHEN:  Saturday, January 9, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Kristin Seibert; Music: Free Association
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Kristin Seibert visits from North Carolina to call for us to the tunes of Free Association (Amy Larkin and Carol Bittenson, fiddles; Debby Knight, piano). 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

  Bill Fischer calling to French Connection this Saturday, January 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/

Hay, Dancers,

Lisa Greenleaf is calling the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House to the wonderful music of David Kaynor on fiddle,  Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion.  Our caller is Ben Sachs-Hamilton.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hay, Dancers,

Lisa Greenleaf alone is calling the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House to the wonderful music of David Kaynor on fiddle,  Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion.  

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hi, Dancers,

We have a great young group of musicians for the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  The band is Procrastination Assassination with Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, McKinley James on cello, and Clayton Clemetson on piano!  Our caller is Dave Eisenstadter.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


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Happy New Year Dancers!

First of all, it was great to see many of you this past weekend at Ralph Page!  It's such a wonderful tradition that honors the heritage of this art form, and provides some of the finest music and dancing anywhere.  If you did not attend, you should mark your calendars now for next year.

Now, for matters at hand.  The Kingston dance is happening this Saturday with the return of two crowd favorites to provide the calling and tunes.  We are also faced with the potential for another January storm later this week.  So, as of now, all systems are "go".  Should the weather prevent us from holding the dance, you will receive an e-mail by noon on Saturday with notice of cancellation.  Also, we will post a notice on the Dance Gypsy web site should this occur.

So, keep your fingers (and toes) crossed that the storm will make a hard right out to sea, or slow down long enough to not affect the dance.  In the meantime, here are the details:

Date:  December 26, 2015
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:    Tony Parkes
Band:     Shindy (Randy Miller, Roger Kahle and Jim DiCarlo)

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Please note the date of the dance is January 23, 2016.

PLEASE NOTE: Construction for an addition to Goff Hall will begin this month, possibly before Friday's dance. The add-on is for new upstairs bathrooms, and it will be located at the far wall of the dance hall (to the left when facing the stage). Outdoor fencing will be set up to contain the construction site, and the available parking space will be similar to wintertime parking. Car pooling is recommended when possible.

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 22, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Max Newman.

Treats for the break at Friday's dance will be greatly appreciated!

There will be one more Rehoboth contra dance this month. A challenging contra dance, which is geared toward experienced dancers, will be held next Friday, on January 29.

The Jammers will be holding their free dance at Goff Hall this Sunday, on January 24. You can read more about the Sunday Night Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site. 


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com. You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, January 24.

Dan Pearl will be calling this Saturday, January 23,  with Catherine Miller playing fiddle along with Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance at the Cambridge Friends School. It's a great time to introduce family and friends to contradancing, since Dan will make dancing fun for everyone in the hall.  
 
As you have probably heard, there is a snow storm coming up the coast - it is expected to be here on Saturday and it is unclear whether it will affect the Boston area or go south of here. Should the weather force us to cancel the dance because of bad driving conditions, we will make the decision by 4 PM Saturday, and send out an eMail notice to that effect. You can always call us at 617-547-7781 up until 7 PM on Saturday to check whether or not the dance is on.
 
The dance runs from 8 to 11 PM and 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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you then -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
       http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

===========================================
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===========================================

We have a special pair of dances coming up in JP:


WHEN:  Saturday, January 23
		4:00-6:00 PM   Experienced dance
		6:15-7:15 PM   Potluck supper
		7:30-10:30 PM  Regular dance
WHO:   Caller: Anna Rain; Music: Audrey Knuth, Donal Sheets, & Michael Friedman
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts

Our afternoon session will assume a moderate level of experience (familiarity with all the standard contra figures), and will be a chance to enjoy a bit of a challenge i your dancing. In the evening we have our regular dance open to all levels of experience (including none). In between we’ll have a potluck supper, so please bring a dish to share and join us for food and chat between the two dance sessions.

We’re hopeful that the weather will cooperate — it looks likely at this point — but this is New England so you never know. If we do have to cancel, a notice will be sent to this list in a timely fashion.

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission: Afternoon only: $8.00 ($5.00 for students)
		   Evening only:  $10.00 ($6.00 for students)
		   Both sessions: $15.00 ($10.00 for students)
or less in all cases 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 4:00 (afternoon) and 7:30 (evening) sharp!

All dances will be 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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

This Friday, January 29, Rehoboth's once-a-year challenging contra dance is scheduled to take place. Will Mentor will be calling, and music will be performed by the band Nova, with Kathleen Fownes, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin, and Everest Witman. 

This dance is especially geared toward experienced dancers who are familiar with dance movements and do not need extra instruction.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site.

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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, February 21.

Hi, Dancers,

We have some very talented musicians for the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House:  Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, McKinley James on cello, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, & Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Linda Leslie!

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


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Wow contras this Friday, Feb 5 at the Challenging Contra Series at the Scout House. Will Mentor calls cool contras and hot squares to the energetic music of Triple A: Andrew VanNorstrand (from Great Bear Trio), Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg (from Free Raisins).  This is gonna be good! Plus we have master sound man, Dereck Kalish.

The dance runs from 8-11 PM. Admission is $10/ $8 for age 21 and under.
A reminder that this dance is for experienced dancers.  Will Mentor is calling advanced material as well as no-walk thrus.

Let's dance!

Lisa

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday February 6.
 

 Dave Eisenstadter learned to call contra dances at the Nelson, NH, contra dance and now performs around New England. He is also a journalist who began his career writing for the Peterborough NH Ledger-Transcript and the Keene Sentinel.

 

 An energetic dance band from Boston, the Free Raisins fuse New England roots with a modern groove. They are: 
 Audrey Knuth — Fiddle
 Jeff Kaufman — Mandolin, Trumpet
 Amy Englesberg — Piano, Accordion
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 

 6 FEB https://www.facebook.com/events/1010771802316258/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&action_history=null
 
 Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/events/1010771802316258/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&action_history=null
Saturday at 8 PM 



 

Hey Kids-

Please join us for a post snow 1st Saturday Contra this weekend on February 6 as Linda Leslie will be calling dances to the music of The Berlin Country Dance Orchestra.
The easily learned dances are rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

Cabin fever be gone!  The Challenging Contra Dance is on for tonight and the performers are psyched (Will Mentor with Triple A: Andrew VanNorstrand, Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg)

Please follow the instructions for boot removal.  Wet shoes make for a sticky dance floor. Don Veino is tonight's dance manager and he will help get you dancing quickly. 

This dance starts at EIGHT and is for experienced dancers. 


Lisa Greenleaf

Hey, Dancers,

We're monitoring the weather today.  Should the dance be cancelled, we'll make an announcement no later than 4pm.

We have another great group of young musicians for tonight's Monday Contra Dance.  The band is Triple A (Audrey Knuth on fiddle & foot percussion, Andrew VanNorstrand on guitar & fiddle, and Amy Englesberg  on keyboard & accordion)!  Our caller is the talented Sarah VanNorstrand.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


Sent from my iPhone

We're sorry to report that the MONDAY DANCE has been CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING 2/8/16. Some of our performers have a long way to go to get home and we want everyone to stay safe. See you next week! 

 

 

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Please join us this Saturday, February 13, for our monthly contra dance -
and join in the spirit of Valentine's Day by wearing red! 

Calling for us this month is
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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. 

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band joins us again to provide lively entertainment for our dancing
pleasure. Myra Macleod leads on fiddle and viola with Ron Carlson on guitar
and banjo, Mary Carfagna on cello and violin and Rob Huffman on flute and
guitar. Filling out the sound will be their amazing group of friends. Please
join us for their spirited music. 

Beginners' lesson at 7:00pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break. 

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE! Newcomers get a coupon to come
back for 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. 

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instructs the dancers through each set of moves. As the song continues,
dancers progress along a line of other dancers, regularly swapping partners
and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
New England's answer to square dancing is very easy to learn and very
welcoming to newcomers. Worcester dances are held the second Saturday of
most months from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, with a half-hour beginners' lesson
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Ron Blechner will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free dance at Goff Hall on Sunday, February 21. You can read more about the Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the dance's website and on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site. 


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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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, February 21.

Come enjoy an evening of good food, friendly faces, fine music and
dancing in Carlisle this Friday night, February 12.  The festivities
start with the best potluck around at 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.
In celebration of John and Laurie's birthdays, Tod Whittemore will be
calling backed by the Carlisle Band with Carol Bittenson, Paul
Lizotte, John Rowen, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk and many talented
sit-ins.

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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 CarlisleCenter 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

Sue Rosen

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

In case you did not get it yesterday, here is the Rehoboth dance reminder email

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

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Ron Blechner will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free dance at Goff Hall on Sunday, February 21. You can read more about the Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the dance's website and on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site. 


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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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, February 21.

This Saturday's gender-free contra in JP has a twist:

WHEN:  Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti; Music: Various recorded artists
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Chris Ricciotti will be calling contra favorites to his own eclectic mixes of contemporary (and not so contemporary) artists — such as David Bowie, Lady Gaga, Claude VanStroke & Green Velvet, Scissor Sister, the Beatles, and many more. These events are always great fun, so come mix your traditions on Saturday!

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hello, Dancers,

You know you want to dance!  We have a fine group of musicians for tonight's Monday Contra Dance:   Julie Metcalf (fiddle, jaw harp, harmonica, vocals), Larry Unger (guitar, jaw harp, banjo) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).  Our caller is the foot-tapping Dave Eisenstadter.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  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).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


Sent from my iPhone

  Dave Eisenstadter calling to Conceptance (Carol & Steven Bittenson and Beth Murray) this Saturday, Febuary 20, 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 dancing  friends!   This is a personal invitation to come out and 
join us this  Tuesday evening, February 23rd, where I'll be calling Techno and  
Alternative music contras at the MIT Contra Dance, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, 
 Cambridge, MA, 2nd Floor Lobdell Student Center. This runs from 8:00pm to  
10:30pm, and is open to all, beginners and experienced dancers alike. 
 
We've got some great music  planned, and a fun energetic evening of 
dancing! Come out and join us, and bring  friends! For more information, go to: 
http://web.mit.edu/fdc/contra/ 

 


 

Contact me if you need  further information about this dance.  I hope to 
see you  there!
 
Chris  Ricciotti
_Ricciotti@..._ (mailto:Ricciotti@...) 
(617)  852-4042

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be emailed no later than the afternoon of a scheduled dance. Cancellation notices will also be posted on the dance's website and on the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site. 


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

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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com. You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, March 13.

Hello Dancers!

The long range weather forecast looks clear for this coming Saturday, and we're looking forward to another great dance at the Kingston Town Hall.  As you can see below, we have a wonderful lineup of caller and band for your dancing and listening pleasure!  Hope you will join us for an evening of lively dancing and good fellowship with our local dance community.  Here are the details:

Date:  February 27, 2016
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, Bruce Cobb, Bill Zecker

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Dereck Kalish will be calling this Saturday, February 27,  with Julie Metcalf playing fiddle along with Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance at the Cambridge Friends School. It's a great time to introduce family and friends to contradancing, since Dereck will make dancing fun for everyone in the hall.  
 
The dance runs from 8 to 11 PM and 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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you then -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
       http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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

The JP contra dance series continues:

WHEN:  Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti; Music: Dogtown
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Dogtown is Becky Miller on fiddle/piano, Tom Randall on piano/guitar/mandolin, and Norb Spencer on accordion/piano; Chris Ricciotti is, well, Chris Ricciotti, a long-time local favorite caller. It will be a fun evening of dances; come 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Danc

 The "Boston Contra" email list mostly has 
 --> Eastern Massachusetts, and a few 
 --> NH and RI postings, and occasional special events farther afield.
 

 Do people want to see the weekly "Downtown Amherst" (MA)  postings? 
 This list is a recipient of their Wednesday dance announcements.
 --> http://www.amherstcontra.org/Amherst_Contradance/Home.html http://www.amherstcontra.org/Amherst_Contradance/Home.html

 

 So far, for the Boston Contra list, I have not included their announcements regularly.
 

 You can get on-board to their and other Pioneer Valley dances via the pvcd list
 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pvcd/info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pvcd/info

 

 What do you, dear subscriber, desire - yes or now to Downtown Amherst news?
 

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This Friday, March 4 Nils Fredland calls for you to the fabulous music of Owen Sound (Owen Morrison, Dave Langford and Corey DiMario) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series.  

Friday, March 4 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

This dance starts at EIGHT.

The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

**Please remember this is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with some of Nils’s more challenging material.  

What does challenging mean?

• You know how to do more than just the basic moves with confidence 
(Contra Corners, Roll Aways, Cross Trail Thru, Pass the Ocean, moves with Shadows, etc).
• You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse.
• You can dance and enjoy no walk through dances as well as unusual choreography.
• You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move—and you have a friendly attitude about it.
• You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others.

It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to challenging and unusual choreography.

Lisa

Peterborough NH on Saturday March 5
 

 Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on March 5th, featuring Lisa Greenleaf with the band Notorious: fiddler Eden MacAdam-Somer and guitarist Larry Unger.
 

 Lisa Greenleaf is a contra dance caller known for her humor and community-building attitude, her high-energy calling, and her articulate teaching of zesty and flowing dances. Lisa has been calling for many years throughout the USA and internationally for dances, weekends, and weeklong camps.
 

 At home in the worlds of both classical and popular music, Eden MacAdam-Somer is one of the most exciting and versatile young violinists performing today. Titled “master guitarist” by folk magazine Dirty Linen, Larry Unger has played with many top contra dance bands and has accompanied such fiddlers as Judy Hyman, Matt Glaser, and Lissa Schneckenburger. Larry’s original waltzes and fiddle tunes have been played and recorded by musicians around the world and can also be heard in the Ken Burns documentary, Our National Parks.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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
 

 
 
 
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Hey Kids-

Bill Fischer will call to the music of the Berlin Country Dance Orchestrathis Saturday, March 5.
Every dance is rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 11, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy Larkin and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly community dance and potluck at Goff Hall this Sunday, March 13. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, March 13.

Spring is around the corner and the crocuses are up. Come out to
Carlisle this Friday night, March 11, and join us for the best potluck
around, friendly dancers and fine music.   We gather for dinner around
6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.  I'll be calling, along with Walter
Lenk's singing squares, backed by the Carlisle Band (David Titus,
Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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 CarlisleCenter 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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Subject: 

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 series continues this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, March 12, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Calliope
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


The combination of Linda Leslie and Calliope (Amy Cann on fiddle/piano, Norb Spencer on accordion, Ray Salvo on clarinet, Vince O'Donnell on fiddle, Bruce Randall on trombone, and Carol Compton on piano) is guaranteed to make for a fun evening of dancing. 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi, Dancers,

Perfect dancing weather, so get it while you can!  We had a big crowd last Monday, and turnout should again be strong for tomorrow's lineup for the Monday Contra Dance.  We have Linda Leslie calling to the fine music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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 Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


Sent from my iPhone

  Dan Pearl calling to Jumpstart this Saturday, March 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/

 More March merriment continues with the stylish instruction of Sue Rosen paired with the sonic sensations from Anadama (Emily Troll (fiddle, accordion), Amelia Mason (fiddle) and Bethany Waickman (guitar)).

Come dance and enjoy lemonade, cookies and community conversation at the break.

Our dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Admission for the dance remains just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); All $3 after 9:30.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please seehttp://MondayContras.com/ http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=BAQHZH_Is&enc=AZOjVScZzutUa9tI1p3dpIe2m1ZtoW6N4JWws8QfFNSeFwDVf_uO5yVutFE1HEk70ig&s=1 .
 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. David Millstone will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, April 10.

Caller Tod Whittemore returns this Saturday, March 26, along with musicians Carol Bittenson, Paul Lizotte, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk to the fourth Saturday dance at the Cambridge Friends School. Tod will call contras old and new, and do some of his renowned singing squares, backed up by double fiddles, piano, and mandocello. This is a beginner-friendly dance, so it's a great time to introduce family and friends to contradancing.  

The dance runs from 8 to 11 PM and 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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you then -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A 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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We have a pair of dance seasons in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, March 26
              4:00-6:00 PM:   Advanced dance
	       6:15-7:15 PM:  Potluck supper
	      7:30-10:30 PM: Regular dance for all 
WHO:   Caller: Adina Gordon; Music: Anadama
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Experienced dancers can stretch their brains a bit in the afternoon, and everybody can have fun dancing in the evening, to the calls of Adina Gordon and the tunes of  Anadama (Emily Troll, accordion; Amelia Mason, fiddle; Bethany Waickman, guitar).

There will be a potluck supper between the two dance sessions, so feel free to bring a dish to share and join us for a lovely meal and schmooze.

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $15.00 ($10.00 for students) for both sessions,
			$8.00 ($5.00) for the afternoon,
			$10.00 ($6.00) for the evening,
		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 4:00 (afternoon) and 7:30  (evening) sharp!

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hello dance friends:

Just a quick reminder that the Kingston dance is not happening in March (i.e. tomorrow!).  However, we look forward to seeing you on April 23rd when Bill Olson will be calling to the tunes of Jump Start.

Hope you are enjoying the beginning of Spring.  See you in April!

Best,

Glenn.
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Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Hay, Dancers,

Another good-sized crowd last Monday!   The Monday Contra Dance welcomes the Thompson Family Band (Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Valerie Thompson on cello, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion,  and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion).  Our caller is Don Veino.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

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 Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.


Sent from my iPhone

From Dan Pearl:

More and more dances are becoming "fragrance-free" events. Most dancers are already aware of peoples' potential sensitivity to chemicals in perfumes, colognes, deodorants, body lotions, etc. and so they tend to avoid using such products, even without an explicit policy.

We have decided to embrace a policy which is in short, "Fragrance-free", but is more fully expressed as: "Please avoid using scented body or laundry products to help protect dancers with chemical sensitivities.".

Thanks for your cooperation.

This Friday, Steve Zakon-Anderson calls for you to the driving sound of Riptide (Glen Loper, Alden Robinson and Owen Marshall) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. Plus we have crystal clear sound provided by Dereck Kalish.

As with most Scout House dances now, we are Fragrance Free—Please do not wear cologne, perfume or other strongly scented products.

Friday, April 1 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

This dance is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with some of Steve’s more challenging material. 

What does it mean to be an “advanced dancer” at this series?

• You know how to do more than just the basic moves with confidence (Contra Corners, Roll Aways, Cross Trail Thru, Pass the Ocean, moves with Shadows, etc).

• You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse.

• You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others.

• You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move—and you are friendly and welcoming to those who may be having trouble. 

It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to challenging and unusual choreography!

Here's a rare opportunity to dance in Newton's beautiful City Hall this Saturday night.  Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen will be playing and I'll be calling.  The evening will be a family-friendly community dance event for ages 10 and up. 

This event is partially funded by a grant from the Newton Festival of the Arts.
http://www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival/index.html

Tickets $10/$5 seniors & students

See details on facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1530298450600110/

Hey Kids-

Don Veino will call to the music of the Berlin Country Dance Orchestrathis Saturday, April 2.
Every dance is rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance kicks off the month of April with Sue Rosen calling to the music of Jon Cannon on fiddle, Bruce Rosen on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Sorry to report that we are canceling tonight's dance due to weather concerns. Stay safe and we'll see you next week!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

This Sunday, on April 10, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance 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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, April 10.

Please join us for our next contra dance on April 9.

Calling for us 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 lucky
to have him call for us.

Joining him will be the band,
<http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0
61d993&id=26e7781c16&e=53ad9fcbaf> The Dead Sea Squirrels. It is a versatile
group from Cambridge that plays the traditional music of the American South.
The band is known for playing danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed
to closely match and enhance the movements of the dance. These talented
musicians have played and toured widely on the East Coast.

Beginners' lesson at 7:00pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Admission is only $8 per person.  Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE! Newcomers get a coupon to come
back for 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,
<http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb
061d993&id=6bcc8f341a&e=53ad9fcbaf> visit our website, or
<http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb0
61d993&id=95db005a46&e=53ad9fcbaf> RSVP on Facebook.

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Contra is an American folk dance, set to live folk music, in which a caller
instructs the dancers through each set of moves. As the song continues,
dancers progress along a line of other dancers, regularly swapping partners
and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
New England's answer to square dancing is very easy to learn and very
welcoming to newcomers. Worcester dances are held the second Saturday of
most months from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, with a half-hour beginners' lesson
beforehand.

 

This is one of those months where the second Friday comes sneaking up
on you. You can come out and sneak up on us in Carlisle this Friday
night, April 8, and join us for the best potluck around, friendly
dancers and fine music.   We gather for dinner around 6:30 and dance
from 8 until 10.  I'll be calling, along with Walter Lenk's singing
squares, backed by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce
Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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 CarlisleCenter 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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One of our longtime dancers, Bob Peterson, is celebrating his birthday and anniversary with a pair of dances sessions:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 9
		3:30-5:30    Modern Western Squares
		6:00-7:00    Potluck supper
		7:30-10:30   Regular contra dance
WHO:   Caller: Bob Butler (squares), Angela DeCarlis (contra);
		Music: Clayton Clemetson, Elizabeth Anderson, & Tom Krumm
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


The afternoon features Modern Western Squares (for Plus, Advanced, and C1 dancers) called by Bob Butler; in the evening, Angela DeCarlis calls contras with tunes by Clayton Clemetson (piano), Elizabeth Anderson (fiddle) & Tom Krumm (mandolin). In between the dance sessions there will be a potluck supper, so please bring a dish to share so you can hang out with your dance friends for some quality eating and schmoozing.

This event is privately sponsored, so admission is free, although donations are always welcome.

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is FREE for this special event, but donations are always welcome.

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 3:30 (afternoon) and 7:30 (evening) sharp!

All contras 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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Each year, Sam Arfer and I dedicate ourselves to running LCFD's Italian and
Kid Friendly food booth at the New England Folk Festival to help us raise
the funds we need to continue bringing you great music, dancing, and to help
keep the Boston area gender-free contra dance community vibrant and healthy.
This is one of the easiest and most fulfilling ways to help support a dance
group, who over the past 28 years, has used the spirit and love of music and
dance to create a special warm and inviting community of friendships.  We
would like to continue that tradition, and we hope you will consider being a
part of this. Most of all, IT'S GREAT FUN, AND THE DANCERS WE SERVE
APPRECIATE US!

 

Over the years, the LCFD Italian and Kid Friendly food booth has become a
friendly, warm and inviting spot that dancers from all over the country look
forward to, to stop and refresh themselves, enjoy some entertaining
conversation and a wonderful variety of food (including a full breakfast
menu!)  each year when they attend NEFFA.  And we are one of the few food
booths left at NEFFA which is run and profits from a full volunteer staff of
dancers! 

 

Now is the time, as we do each year, to ask for volunteers for the booth.
Below is a list of time slots along with the volunteers we need.  If you
would like to help us out at the festival, send your availability to Robert
Coren at coren@..., or you can simply reply here and I will forward
your response to him.  It's easy, fun, and we'll show you wnat to do.  Best
of all, 100% of profits (after expenses) from our booth go directly back
into the LCFD affiliated gender-free dance community of your choice.
THANKS FOR CONSIDERING!  

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING SLOTS:

 

Friday, April 15th:  

3:30pm - 6:30pm:  3 volunteers needed - particularly at the start of this
time slot - set up is critical this year!

6:30pm - 9:00pm:  2 volunteers needed

9:00pm - 11:00pm:  2 volunteers needed

 

Saturday April 16th:

8:00am - 9:00am: 2 volunteers needed to help get things set up

9:00am - 10:30am:  1 volunteer needed

10:30am - 1:00pm:  CRITICAL SHORTAGE: at least 4 volunteers needed

1:00pm - 4:00pm: 2 volunteers needed

4:00pm - 7:00pm:  CRITICAL SHORTAGE: WE HAVE NO VOLUNTEERS.  AT LEAST 5
VOLUNTEERS - PLEASE HELP!

7:00pm - 9:00pm:  2 volunteers needed

9:00pm - 11:00pm 1 volunteer needed

 

Sunday, April 17th:

8:00am - 9:00am:  2 volunteers needed to help get things set up

9:00am - 10:30am:  2 volunteers needed

10:30am - 1:00pm:  CRITICAL SHORTAGE: at least 3 volunteers needed

1:00pm - 3:30pm: 2 volunteers needed

3:30pm - 6:00pm:  Volunteers needed to help us break down and clean up.

 

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

Email:  <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042

 

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance is on!  We have Dugan Murphy calling to the amazing music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Catherine Miller on fiddle, max Newman on guitar & foot percussion,  and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

TEMPEST with GAYE FIFER CALLING

 4th Friday Challenging Contras 
 Friday, April 22, 8-11:15pm
 Guiding Star Grange #1
 401 Chapman St. Greenfield MA
 


 This month's Challenging dance features the calling of wonderful Gaye Fifer. Gaye has been a caller and teacher at almost every dance weekend in the eastern US. She is known for with her clear walk-throughs, smooth-flowing contras and delightful sense of humor.
 Joining Gaye on-stage will be the NY/PA-based, swing-influenced music of "Tempest", featuring guitarist Chuck Abell, fiddler Tim Ball (of Tunescape), along with percussion and bass. Tempest blends traditional tunes with progressive grooves and harmonies that draw from jazz, world music, and pop/R&B. They perform regularly in the mid-Atlantic region and were very warmly received last year at the Downtown Amherst Contradance.
 

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 The dances in this series are geared toward experienced dancers and will include no-walkthrough and more complex dances. "Experienced" means:
 
 You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and the basic moves without being taught
 You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
 You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
 You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
 You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor
 

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance is pleased to host Rare Privilege, a band that blew us away with their fine musicianship at NEFFA this afternoon!  Rare Privilege has Maria Terres on fiddle and Amy McFarland on piano.  Frannie Marr will be our caller. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Now fill out an evaluation:

http://www.neffa.org/eval/

Lisa 

Hello Dancers:

After our March hiatus for DECDF, it’s time once again to dance in Kingston, NH.  Spring weather has finally arrived and we’re looking forward to a great dance on Saturday.  Hope to see you there!

Date:  April 23, 2016
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:    Bill Olson
Band:     Jump Start

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

TEMPEST with GAYE FIFER CALLING 4th Friday Challenging Contras Friday, April 22, 8-11:15pm Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman St. Greenfield MA SPECIAL ALERT: Horn section added! It should be swinging night of music and dancing with a special five-piece Tempest rocking the hall: Tim Ball - fiddle; Chuck Abell - guitar, vocals; Harry Aceto - bass; Erik Stabnau - sax; Abe Nouri - trombone
 This month's Challenging dance features the calling of wonderful Gaye Fifer. Gaye has been a caller and teacher at almost every dance weekend in the eastern US. She is known for with her clear walk-throughs, smooth-flowing contras and delightful sense of humor.
 
 Joining Gaye on-stage will be the NY/PA-based, swing-influenced music of "Tempest", featuring guitarist Chuck Abell, fiddler Tim Ball (of Tunescape). Tempest blends traditional tunes with progressive grooves and harmonies that draw from jazz, world music, and pop/R&B. They perform regularly in the mid-Atlantic region and were very warmly received last year at the Downtown Amherst Contradance.
 

 

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There will be two more Rehoboth contra dances this month!

The first is this Friday, April 22, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., Will Mentor will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen.

Treats for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Then on April 29, a regular fifth Friday contra dance (not a challenging dance) will be held, with Sue Rosen calling and music by Bruce Rosen and Julie Metcalf.

Lastly, there will be a new 3rd Friday Providence contra dance series starting on May 20. The dance will be held at the United Methodist Church on Mathewson Street in downtown Providence. For information, you can call 401-588-0036 or 401-632-8318.  

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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, May 8.

Caller Dereck Kalish returns this Saturday, April 23, along with musicians Dave Titus, Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk to the fourth Saturday dance at the Cambridge Friends School. This is a beginner-friendly dance, so it's a great time to introduce family and friends to contradancing.  

The dance runs from 8 to 11 PM and 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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you then -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
       http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Contra dancing continues in JP:

WHEN:  Saturday,  April 23, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: Dead Sea Squirrels
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Lisa Greenelaf and the Dead Sea Squirrels (Craig Edwards and Cathy Mason on fiddle, Henry Yoshimura on guitar) provide the calls and the music; you provide the dancing; everybody has fun! 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!

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 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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance has some great music planned for Linda Leslie�s fine calling:  Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Larry Unger on guitar join Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Save the date!

Alternative Music Contra to benefit our beloved Scout House
*plus*
Silent Auction of gifts, services, crafts, jewelry and more

Lisa Greenleaf and Don Veino calling to specially recorded music. Get your Latin, Celtic, pop, house, funk, groove on!

Saturday, June 11 at the Scout House
Couple dancing at 7:45 PM
Dance 8-11PM

$15 admission ($10 for under 21)
Bring cash or check for the silent auction

Contact Lisa if you have a quality item or service to donate.  Donations must be made well before the event—thanks.

Lisa Greenleaf

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 29, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen.

Please note that this will be a regular Rehoboth contra--not a challenging dance.

Treats for the break will be 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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, May 8.

Hay Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance has three outstanding musicians lined up for tomorrow:  Rachel Bell on accordion, Becky Tracy on fiddle, and Julie Vallimont on keyboards.  Our caller will be  Dave Eisenstadter.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

This Friday, May 6, fabulous music by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Jeremiah McLane and Owen Marshall, with calling by Lisa Greenleaf at the Challenging Contra Dance Series.  We love leave these musicians and don’t get to hear them often enough!

Friday, May 6 at The Scout House
8:00-11:00 PM 
Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

**Please remember this is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with more challenging material.  

AND AT THE SAME TIME

The Scout House is holding a Silent Auction of Spectacular Home-Made & Artisinal Baked Goodies. You will NOT want to miss this varied assortment of dessert offerings made specially for the Scout House.  Bring cash or your checkbook to bid on such treats as a Giant Chocolate Peanut-butter Cup, Bacon Fudge, Chambord Brownies, and more, including Gluten-free items!

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday May 7th
 

 Nelson, NH -- April 18, 2016 -- The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on May 7th, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with the band Anadama.
 

 From 6:00 - 7:30 PM, there will be a special event for those new to contra dancing. Lisa Sieverts will teach easy dances with music by local musicians led by Tad Dreis. The regular dance, which is always beginner-friendly, begins at 8:00 PM.
 

 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.
 

 Anadama, a Boston-based contra dance band, is Amelia Mason (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), and Bethany Waickman (guitar). 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.
 

 The dancing begins at 6:00 PM with a session especially for brand new dancers and families, followed by contra dancing for all at 8:00 PM.
 

 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.
 
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Hey Kids-

Dan Pearl will call to the music of the Berlin Country Dance Orchestrathis Saturday, May 7.
Every dance is rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to bring your checkbook to the challenging dance tonight—the amazing Bake Goods Silent Auction is happening!  We’re all set with over 30 delicious items, and you can always bid as a group to share the goodness. 

Please don’t bring items if you haven’t already signed up to do so—come buy something instead :-)

The dance starts at 8 PM at The Scout House.  Let’s dance!

Thank you all for supporting the Baked Goods Silent Auction at the last challenging contra.  It was exciting to see how many of you arrived with yummy treats in hand—all home made and wrapped for travel. Your generosity of time and skill is greatly appreciated.

And the best news is that we raised $760, all of which goes to our beloved Scout House.

BIG THANKS to Robin Humes who coordinated this event.  Robin is a dedicated Scout House board member, and her next adventure is the silent auction of quality goods and services at the June 11 Alternative Music Contra.  We hope to see you there.

Lisa Greenleaf

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 13, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss.

Treats 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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, June 19.

The JP contra series continues:

WHEN:  Saturday, May 14, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen & Rachel Panitch
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Our old friend Sue Rosen calls to tunes played by Bruce Rosen (piano & guitar) and Rachel Panitch (fiddle) as we celebrate mid-spring — and, incidentally, the last day of my sixties. Come help me celebrate with dancing and cake!

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Spring may finally be here; at least it feels like it this week. So,
come see what's blooming in Carlisle this Friday night, May 13, and
join us for the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine music.
We gather for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.  I'll be
calling, along with Walter Lenk's singing squares, backed by the
Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk and
many talented sit-ins).

To celebrate Mothers Day, just a little late, David Carlson is again
bringing his wonderful tomato plants.  

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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/

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance has a great lineup for tomorrow night.  Lisa Greenleaf is calling to the high-energy music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, McKinley James on cello & jaw harp, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

  Don Veino calling to Julie Metcalf & Friends this Saturday, May 21, 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/

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance brings you the Thompson Family Band on stage for tomorrow night with Jeremy child (all the way from the UK) calling!  The Thompson Family Band has Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Valerie Thompson on cello, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 27, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by House on Fire, with Carol Bittenson, Roberta Sutter, and Joyce Isen.

Treats for the break are greatly appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn


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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, June 19.

Join us for the final dance of the season! This Saturday, May 28, we welcome caller Dan Pearl along with musicians Carol Bittenson, Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk to the fourth Saturday dance at the Cambridge Friends School. Dan will be calling gender-free dances in honor of our friends from the Jamaica Plain fourth Saturday gender-free contra dance who will be joining us. This is a beginner-friendly dance, so it's a great time to introduce family and friends to contradancing. Plus, the AC is up and running! 

The dance runs from 8 to 11 PM and 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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you then -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
       http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

===========================================
Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Just in case this didn’t reach you the first time!

From: Glenn Coppelman 
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 11:22 AM
To: Coppelman, Glenn 
Subject: Kingston Dance This Saturday

Hello Dancers:

Looks like summer weather is finally here, and Saturday is predicted to be a warm one.  But, not to worry because the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED!!  So, plan to come do some hot dancing in a COOL place with good friends, and wonderful tunes & calls.

Date:  May 28, 2016
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:    Rich Hart
Band:     Gypsy Minor

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Hello Dancers,

The Memorial Day Monday Contra Dance brings you Don Veino calling (and maybe calling some brand new dances)!  Our musicians for tomorrow night are
Eric Boodman on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on June 4th, featuring Luke Donforth calling with the band The Irregulars.
 

 Luke Donforth started contra dancing a decade ago in New York, and has called and shared his love of contra dancing from California to Texas to Vermont. He's an emerging choreographer of new dances, and draws on the wealth of dances and dance traditions from everywhere he travels.
 

 The Irregulars are a talented and energetic group of young musicians on Vermont’s traditional music scene. The teen band's high spirits, tight harmonies, and driving contra dance tunes delight both listeners and dancers. The Irregulars are: Eileen O'Grady (fiddle), Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, mandolin, dobro, foot percussion),  McKinley James (cello, drums) Dana Hartshorn (piano), Chris Krag (fiddle) and Laura Harris (accordion, banjo)
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 
 
 
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The Challenging Contra series is on summer break.  See you AFTER Labor Day—it’s the second Friday--September 9.
Nils Fredland calls with great music by The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna  Patton and Owen Morrison).

BUT don’t forget the Alternative Music Contra party on June 10.  This is a Scout House fund raiser featuring hot contras plus a Silent Auction of crafts, jewelry, services, art and other treasures (we have reached the limit on items, so just bring your check book).

Happy Dancing Summer,
Lisa 

The Alternative Music Dance and Silent Auction is SATURDAY, June 11.  Whew!

Lisa 

Hey Kids-

Dave Eisenstadter will call to the music of the Berlin Country Dance Orchestrathis Saturday, June 4.  This will be our last dance of this season.
Every dance is rehearsed beforehand, and there are partners aplenty willing to help.Please wear clean, soft soled shoes.
Beginners instruction will start shortly after 7.The dance itself runs from 7:30-10:30 This glorious event takes place at The 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Mass.,12 Woodward Ave., just off rte. 62, 2 miles west of I 495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 cap for families
For more information call 978-838-0044 or check our website: Berlin Country Orchestra
Thanks, hope to see you there!

 

 

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We welcome the delightful Angela DeCarlis to our stage this month. New to
us, she has called across the northeast from West Virginia through New
England. Angela will bring us blend of new and old dances from her extensive
repertoire.

Joining her, also new to our stage, will be Smoke and Mirrors, a fine contra
and square dance band. This friendly and lively ensemble consists of Damaris
Rohsenow, Deborah Gerstein and Ryan Thomson. Formed in 1999, the band has
been delighting dancers across New England ever since.

Beginners' lesson at 7:00pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Admission is only $8 per person.  Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE! Newcomers get a coupon to come
back for 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.

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and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
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Hello Dancers,

This Monday night's Contra Dance has some fine young musicians for tomorrow night:  Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Donal Sheets on cello, guitar, & foot percussion, and Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, with Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Dereck Kalish. 

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

After the success of last summer's Bake Sale Extraordinaire at Rehoboth's fundraiser, we are planning to keep it as a feature this year!

On August 12, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling our annual No Snow Ball dance to alternative music, including rock, pop, Latin, and electric Celtic. During the evening, a silent auction will be held for donated baked goods.

All donations are welcome, and we're especially looking for appealing, eye-catching presentation. Think elegant, extravagant, special!

If you would like to contribute a baked item, you can sign up at the dance or on the dance's Facebook site. If you have any questions, you can speak to Lucia, Kim, or Shawn.

The money raised will go toward new sound equipment, weather-related expenses, and general support.

If you would like to make a donation by cash or check, the Rehoboth Country Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and you can request an acknowledgment letter for your records.

The RCDS board members wish to thank all of you for your ongoing support!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Tony Parkes will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Max Newman.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance at the hall on June 19. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

Lastly, be sure to mark your calendar for Rehoboth's No Snow Ball Benefit dance and bake sale, with Lisa Greenleaf calling. This year's benefit dance will take place on August 12, and we'll hope to see you there!

See you soon,
Shawn



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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, June 19.

Join us in Carlisle this Friday night, June 10, for our last dance of
the season. We have the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine
music.   Show up for dinner around 6:30 and dance
from 8 until 10.  I'll be calling, along with Walter Lenk's singing
squares, backed by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce
Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).

Join our group on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244173362410949/
and invite your friends to join us for the dance.

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 CarlisleCenter 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/

We’re dancing in JP again this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, June 11, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dean Allemang; Music: Spank Me!
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

This is our annual dance in celebration of LGBT Pride, but you don’t have to be any of LGBT to dance! Just come and have a good time following the calls of Dean Allemang and the tunes of  Spank Me! (Roberta Sutter, piano, and Amy Larkin, fiddle). In any event, we’re all proud to be contra dancers, so come and dance proudly!

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Great dancing at the Alternative Music Contra Party and Silent Auction on Saturday, June 11, at the Concord Scout House.

This is a Fund Raiser featuring hot contras plus a Silent Auction of crafts, jewelry, services, art and other treasures, so bring your check book!  All profits go to our beloved Scout House—one of the best dance venues around.

Calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Don Veino
Music by many great artists, including Prince and Bowie.
Sound by Dereck Kalish.

7:45 PM Couple dancing (waltz, swing, hambo, polka)
8:00-11:00 PM Alternative Music Contras

$15 admission / under 21, $10

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Hello Dancers,

Dan Pearl calls this Monday night's Contra Dance and the weather could not be better!  Also, we have cookies, pretzels, and lemonade left from the Alt-Music Fundraiser on Saturday night!  Musicians for Monday night are Amy Larkin on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

There appears to be a rumor going around regarding the Monday Contras dance series ending. It's not! Rest assured, we'll tell you about anything so significant well in advance.

Sometimes our performer bookings take a little extra time to get sorted and we have a delay in publishing our schedule. If you don't see an updated schedule near a quarter end, that's all it is. Barring major holidays (like July 4th this year), we'll be with you every Monday night! 

Thanks to all of you who came to dance and bid and buy at the recent fundraiser contra and silent auction.  We made over $2500, which we need to keep the Scout House running in tip top shape. 

Big thanks to all of our dancer volunteers: Clark Baker, Beverly Barry, Sam Buxton, Bill Cowie, Christine Day, Sue Edwards, Pi Fisher, Jane Heinz-Fry, Ayla Heinz-Fry, Terry and Michael Huffaker, Robin Humes, Dereck Kalish, Don Veino, and John Wasser.

We’ll be having more min-fundraisers at future dances—why?  Because the Scout House is not owned by the town or by the Scouts. As an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Concord Scout House, Inc. relies on the generous contributions of its community of users to maintain the building. Rental fees do not cover all the costs of preserving this beautiful historic building, so we are grateful for your generous donations.

Thanks so much,

Lisa Greenleaf

Hi Dancers,

We have an amazing band, Ensoleil, for this Monday night's Contra Dance.  Originally from Michigan, Ensoleil brings you Nadine Dyskant-Miller (flute & feet), Christine Hedden (fiddles), Tanner Porter (voice, cello & guitar), and Annika Socolofsky (voice, fiddle & bouzouki).

Our caller, all the way from Durham, NC, is Jack Mitchell!

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Happy Summer Solstice Dancers!

The AIR CONDITIONED Kingston Town Hall awaits your arrival on Saturday!!  Time to come in out of the sun and join your friends for some COOL dancing.

Date:  June 25, 2016
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:    Dereck Kalish
Band:     Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat

Looking ahead:  Kingston will be hosting a special dance on July 15th (the third Friday of July), featuring Colin Hume (from the UK) along with Amy Cann and Calliope!  So mark your calendars for an evening of American Contras & Squares, plus English Country Dances.  More details to come later.  In the meantime, please contact Dave Bateman for more info:  603-397-0042, or Dave@....

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
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Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 24, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Dave Eisenstadter will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Debby Night.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Looking ahead to the rest of the summer, there will be three more Rehoboth contra dances before our 35th season gets underway in September.

Next month there will be only one Rehoboth contra dance. It will take place on July 8 when Linda Leslie will be calling our annual "dancer request" night. You can email Linda at laleslierjg@... or request dances on Rehoboth's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212/. The fabulous band Riptide will be performing that night.

The following month, Rehoboth's annual No Snow Ball Benefit dance with Lisa Greenleaf calling to alternative music will take place on August 12. The benefit dance will feature a bake sale, and all contributions are welcome! Dancers are encouraged to sign up on the bake sale donation list at the dance this Friday.

Then on August 26, the last dance of our 34th season will take place, with Lucia Watson calling and music by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman.

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dances at the dance hall on July 24 and August 21. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

As you can see, there is plenty of dancing in Rehoboth over the summer, and we will hope to see you there!

All the best,
Shawn

P.S. For those who are away for the summer, our new season starts on September 9, with Dugan Murphy calling and music by Glen Loper & Friends.


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also get or post information at the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212/.

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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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, July 24.

Cape Ann Contra Dance Third Year Anniversary
 Cape Ann Contra Dance celebrates its third anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Magnolia Library Community Center, 1 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, MA. 
 

 The dancing starts at 7:00 PM. No experience is necessary. All dances are taught. Dancers of all ages are welcome; attendees range from eight years to 80 plus years! 
 

 Live music is provide by our house band regulars Cammy Kaynor, Adrienne Howard and John Hicks. We often have surprise guest musicians join in as well.
 
There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer, dancers younger than 16 are free. 

 Sit-in musicians are also welcome. We ask sit-ins to make a donation as well to help with the overhead.
  
 This event is supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Cape Ann Contra Dances are organized and produced by Folk Life Studio. 

 Drinking water is available. Please bring water bottles to reduce the use of paper cups. Other non-alcoholic drinks and finger food snacks are welcomed to share during the break. 
 

 For more information, contact us at capeanncontradance@gmail.com
  
 Find us at https://www.facebook.com/ CapeAnnContraDance https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnContraDance and at      http://www.meetup.com/Cape- Ann-Contra-Dance/ http://www.meetup.com/Cape-Ann-Contra-Dance/ 

 
 

Come and dance in Jamaica Plain this Solstice weekend:

WHEN:  Saturday, June 25, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: George Marshall; Music: Open band
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


George Marshall will call great dances, accompanied by an open band led by Debby Knight and Jon Cannon. (Musicians, aspiring and otherwise, are encouraged to join in the band; see the calendar listing at http://www.lcfd.org/jp/calendar.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/calendar.html> for details.) Fun times in JP as always!

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

There will be NO fourth Saturday Cambridge Contra Dance this Saturday, June 25. Our May dance was the last of the year - our next dance will be on on September 24th.


Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run every month from September 2015 through May 2016
   A 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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Still working out the e-mail difficulties!  So sorry for the confusion.

Glenn

From: Glenn Coppelman 
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 8:32 PM
To: Coppelman, Glenn 
Subject: Kingston Dance This Satuday

Happy Summer Solstice Dancers!

The AIR CONDITIONED Kingston Town Hall awaits your arrival on Saturday!!  Time to come in out of the sun and join your friends for some COOL dancing.

Date:  June 25, 2016
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:    Dereck Kalish
Band:     Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat

Looking ahead:  Kingston will be hosting a special dance on July 15th (the third Friday of July), featuring Colin Hume (from the UK) along with Amy Cann and Calliope!  So mark your calendars for an evening of American Contras & Squares, plus English Country Dances.  More details to come later.  In the meantime, please contact Dave Bateman for more info:  603-397-0042, or Dave@....

Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Hello Dancers,

Come Contra dancing this Monday night to the fine, fine music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle and jaw harp, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo, and jaw harp, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Clinton Ross, all the way from Tennessee.

Regular Admission for the dance is just $8; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all $3 after 9:30.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Our apologies to those who were surprised by the price increase at the Monday dance this week. Due to a miscommunication on the dance committee, a price change we intended to give two weeks' notice of got accidentally implemented this week. Should you wish to get back the extra $2 charged for Adult admission this week, please let us know directly or simply mention it at the door at our next dance on 7/11/2016. Thanks for supporting our Monday Contras series and watch for a separate communication from us on pricing and an exciting student Summer offer!
 

 BTW: the good news is that the additional income allowed us to better pay our wonderful talent this week, which was our goal for the upcoming change.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on July 2nd, featuring Lisa Sieverts calling with Randy Miller, Jeremiah McLane, and Roger Kahle.
 

 Caller Lisa Sieverts appears regularly at the Nelson Monday Night contra dances and serves on the board of the Monadnock Folklore Society.
 

 Randy Miller is a fiddler and artist based in Alstead, NH. His music book, “The New England Fiddler’s Repertoire,” written with Jack Perron, is considered the best contemporary collection of New England fiddle tunes.
 

 The music of composer, accordionist, and pianist Jeremiah McLane is a unique blend of Franco-American, Celtic, jazz, and roots influenced music that is at once exuberant and introspective.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 Admission is $10 or $7 for students and seniors.
 

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There will indeed be a 4th Friday challenging contra dance at the Guiding Star Grange on Friday July 22nd. PLEASE help to spread the word as ir had been previously advertised as no dance that night. 

Adina Gordon will be calling for this dance along with the teen band "Polaris". Polaris made their Greenfield debut to rave reviews back in April. On this occasion the full four piece band will be playing....Rose Jackson and Marta Bartholomew on twin fiddles, Jesse Ball on guitar, accordion and hammered dulcimer and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano. 

Here are the details: 

Date: Friday July 22nd 

Place: Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman ST Greenfield Mass 

Time: 8:00 to 11:00 PM 

Calling: Adina Gordon 

Playing: "Polaris" Rose Jackson, Marta Bartholomew, Jesse Ball and Sam Zakon-Anderson 

Admission: $10-$12 

More info: 413-369-4369 

Hope you can make it and THANK YOU for helping to let people know there will be a dance that night after all 

Below is the info about what defines an experienced dancer: 

The dances in this series are geared toward experienced dancers and will include no-walk-through and more complex dances. "Experienced" means: 
• You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and other basic moves without being taught 
• You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse 
• You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move 
• You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others 
• You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor 

Just a quick reminder that there's no Monday Contras dance at the Concord Scout House tonight. We hope you have a wonderful July 4th holiday and look forward to your joining us for some dance fireworks at our next dance on 7/11/16.

-Don Veino
 

After due consideration we are following the lead of our other area dances and normal Adult admission will be $10 from here forward, starting 7/11/16. Normal Student (22 & under) and late admission remain unchanged at $5 and $3, respectively. (Watch out for a separate notice on a special Student Summer offer!)

Our aim is for this change to allow us to pay our wonderful talent a more decent amount after well over a decade at the former admission.

What many don't realize is that our delightful area musicians and callers are typically paid less than your average professional tradesperson (say, plumber or electrician) per hour while performing for us and their work requires additional preparation and practice time off stage. While this change will help us to get them closer to fair pay, please know that your applause is free to give and also gratefully accepted by them as reward for their work!

Should this change cause you any hardship, please remember that we have volunteer positions each evening which gain free admission and help us to keep our dance community going. Sign up sheets are available at the hall.

-Don Veino
for the Concord Monday Contras Committee

 

We're offering Students a Special advance rate Summer pass for the Concord, MA Monday Contras. Pay just $20 for admission to all 8 of our July & August dances (50% off the standard cash payment rate) and avoid the need to bring cash each week. Please see http://mondaycontras.com/stusum16 for details, ask at our next dance on 7/11 or contact Don Veino.

Please share this with your friends that may be interested. Thanks! 

We're offering Students a Special advance rate Summer pass for the Concord, MA Monday Contras. Pay just $20 for admission to all 8 of our July & August dances (50% off the standard cash payment rate) and avoid the need to bring cash each week. Please see http://mondaycontras.com/stusum16 for details, ask at our next dance on 7/11 or contact Don Veino.

Please share this with your friends that may be interested. Thanks!
 

 (apologies should you see this twice on Boston-Contra, Yahoo doesn't seem to show my original attempt)

 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, July 8, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall in Rehoboth, MA. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall.

This special dance--our only contra dance in July--is "dancer request night." If you have any particular dances that you would like to have called, you can email Linda at laleslierjg@... or request dances on Rehoboth's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212/.  

Treats for the break are always welcome!

The following month, Rehoboth's annual No Snow Ball Benefit dance with Lisa Greenleaf calling to alternative music will take place on August 12. The benefit dance will feature a bake sale, and all contributions are welcome!

Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free dance at Goff Hall this month on July 24. You can read more about the Jammers and their dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also get or post information at the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212/.

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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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, July 24.

Hi Dancers,

Come to Monday Night Contras!  Tomorrow night, we have amazing dance music by Julie Metcalf on fiddle and jaw harp, Benjamin Foss on guitar, foot percussion, & more, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Eric Black from California.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  Special Student advance-rate Summer Pass for the Concord, MA Monday Contras.  Pay just $20 for admission to all 8 of our July & August dances (50% off the standard cash payment rate) and avoid the need to bring cash each week.  Please see http://mondaycontras.com/stusum16 for details, ask at our next dance, or contact Don Veino.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hello Dancers:

Dave Bateman has arranged for a special dance to be held this Friday at the Kingston, NH Town Hall.  It will be a mix of American Contras, Squares and English Country dances.  Dancing Master, Colin Hume (visiting from the UK) will lead, with Amy Cann’s Calliope providing the tunes.

The AIR CONDITIONED Kingston Town Hall awaits your arrival on Friday!!

Date:  July 15, 2016
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
**Admission:  $10.00**
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:    Colin Hume
Band:     Amy Cann’s Calliope

***Please contact Dave Bateman for more info:  603-397-0042, or Dave@....


Glenn

Hello Dancers,

Tomorrow�s Monday Night Contras brings you great dance music by Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo, & jaw harp, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Adina Gordon.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  Special Student advance-rate Summer Pass for the Concord, MA Monday Contras.  Pay just $20 for admission to all 8 of our July & August dances (50% off the standard cash payment rate) and avoid the need to bring cash each week.  Please see http://mondaycontras.com/stusum16 for details, ask at our next dance, or contact Don Veino.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hay Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance brings you a very special musical guest:  Tallulah Paris on cello, playing with Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, Ariel Friedman on cello, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Dave Eisenstadter.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  Special Student advance-rate Summer Pass for the Concord, MA Monday Contras.  Pay just $20 for admission to all 8 of our July & August dances (50% off the standard cash payment rate) and avoid the need to bring cash each week.  Please see http://mondaycontras.com/stusum16 for details, ask at our next dance, or contact Don Veino.

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on August 6th, featuring Tod Whittemore calling with the Sugar River Band.
 

 Caller Tod Whittemore has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing.
 

 The Sugar River Band plays traditional fiddle music on fiddles, piano, and accordion. The group is led by Jane Orzechowski. Her musical children include: Francis who plays piano, bouzouki, and accordion; and Russell, Neil, Sophie who all play fiddle, piano and accordion. Traditional arts apprenticeship grants have helped to support each of them to learn contra dance piano playing from Bob McQuillen of Peterborough, NH.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 

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Hello Dancers,

Tomorrow�s Monday Night Contra Dance brings you our own Don Veino calling to the music of playing with Catherine Miller on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O�Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

This Friday, on August 12, Rehoboth's annual No Snow Ball Benefit dance with Lisa Greenleaf calling to alternative music will take place. 

The benefit dance will feature a silent auction bake sale, and all contributions are welcome!

If you would like to make a donation by cash or check, the Rehoboth Country Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and you can request an acknowledgment letter for your records. 

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance at the dance hall on August 21. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also get or post information at the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212/.

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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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, August 21.

Hay Dancers,

Tempest plays the Monday Night Contra Dance with Rich Goss, from Portland, Oregon calling.  Tempest is a versatile New York band with TimBall on fiddle, Chuck Abell on guitar, and Eric Metztgar on percussion. 

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Here’s the fantastic line up for the Challenging Contra Series at the Concord Scout House.  Note that the September dance is on the second Friday so you can enjoy your Labor Day elsewhere.

Sep 9 Nils Fredland and The Figments
Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna  Patton and Owen Morrison 
**NOTE this date is the second Friday**

Oct 7  Lisa Greenleaf and JEMS
Jamie Oshima, Ed Howe, Matt Kenney and Stuart Kenney

Nov 4  Bob Isaacs with Rachel Bell , Julie Vallimont and Julia Plumb 
Tonight is the fabulous Concord Cuisine Raffle!  Prizes awarded at the dance.

Dec 2 George Marshall and Wild Asparagus
Becky Tracy, David Cantieni, Ann Percival and Corey DiMario

Jan 6 Steve Zakon-Anderson and Nova
Kathleen Fownes, Guillame Sparrow-Pepin and Everest Witman

Feb 3 Will Mentor and Nor’easter
Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman and Julie Vallimont

March 3 Lisa and Owen Sound
Owen Morrison, Dave Langford and Corey DiMario

Apr 7  Sue Rosen and Riptide
Glen Loper, Alden Robinson and Owen Marshall

May 5 Steve Zakon-Anderson and The Moving Violations
Van Kaynor, Ron Grosslein and Eric Eid-Reiner

 

 

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance  has Dereck Kalish calling to the fine music of the Thompson Family Band (Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Valerie Thompson on cello, Benjamin Foss on guitar, feet, fiddle, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion).

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, August 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Also, the board members of the Rehoboth Country Dance Society would like to thank everyone who came to the No Snow Ball benefit dance earlier this month. The purpose of the event is to support the dance's general operations, and this year's benefit dance brought in more funds than last year's. The variety of baked goods was exceptional and very much appreciated! Thanks again to both bakers and dancers who made the fundraiser a success!

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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In addition to the 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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Hello dancers:

Summer is on the wane, but the dancing in Kingston is just ramping up for the Fall.  Once again for our August dance we’ve got Tod Whittemore returning for a repeat engagement!  This will be a great dance and we look forward to seeing many regular dancers and Tod “followers” showing up.  And remember that even if the weather is warm (and it’s predicted to be), the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED!   Here are the specifics:

Date:  August 27, 2016
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 Bittenson and Debbie Knight
  
Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
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Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Dear dance promoters:

Here is the fall lineup for the 4th Saturday Kingston, NH Contra Dance.  Thanks, as always for helping to get the word out!

Best,
Glenn


8-11pm

Aug. 27:   Tod Whittemore
               w/Carol Bittenson & Debbie Knight





Sept. 24:  Sarah Mason

                  w/Dead Sea Squirrels





Oct. 22:   Marcie Van Cleave

               w/Wild Card





Nov:        No Dance

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance has Don Veino calling requests—some of your favorite dances—to the superb music of Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

NH First Saturday Contra Dance on September 3rd, featuring Adina Gordon calling with David Langford, Kate Barnes, and Glen Loper.
 

 Adina Gordon has called contra dances in 37 U.S. states spanning all six time zones, as well as 3 Canadian provinces and Israel. Dancers frequently remark on her joy in teaching dance, which is both evident and contagious.
 

 Fiddler Dave Langford is an experienced and versatile veteran of 20 years of playing for contra dances. Dave combines multiple styles of fiddling with fierce energy and drive.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 

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The Challenging Contra Dance is back---on the SECOND Friday this month (then we return to first Fridays).

On Friday, Sep 9, enjoy fabulous music by The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton and Owen Morrison) with engaging calling by Nils Fredland.  We love this band!  And Nils will have some cool choreography for us all. Excellent sound provided by Dereck Kalish.

Friday, September 9 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

This dance starts at EIGHT.

 **Please remember this is tailored to advancedmore challenging material.  

 What does challenging mean?

 • You know how to do more than just the basic moves with confidence
  (Contra Corners, Roll Aways, Cross Trail Thru, Pass the Ocean, moves with Shadows, etc).

• You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse.

• You can dance and enjoy no-walk through dances as well as unusual choreography.

• You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move—and you do so in a friendly manner.

• You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others.

 It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to challenging and unusual choreography!

After taking the summer off, the BIDA dance starts again this Sunday!
Angela DeCarlis will be calling to the music of Julie Metcalf (fiddle,
jawharp), Jeff Kaufman (mandolin, piano), and Alex Cumming (piano,
accordion).  Same details as last year:

    1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA.

    Introductory Workshop 7:00-7:30pm
    Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm
    Dessert Potluck during the break

    $5-$12 sliding scale.

And remember: if you bring someone new to contra dance in time for the
workshop (7pm) then we'll give you both passes you can use another
time to get in free!

See you there!

Jeff

Happy Labor Day Dancers,

There is a Contra Dance tomorrow night at the Concord Scout House!  The Monday Night Contra Dance has Tod Whittemore calling to the snappy music of Carol Bittenson on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

The 35th season of the Rehoboth contra dance gets underway this week! Since there is a 5th Friday in September, there will be three regular contra dances this month.

The first will be this Friday, September 9, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Dugan Murphy will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can calso visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com. You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

The JP series starts its new season this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dereck Kalish; Music: Anadama
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Dereck Kalish calls to tunes by Anadama (Amelia Mason on fiddle, Emily Troll on fiddle & accordion, and Bethany Waickman on guitar) to kick off our 2016-17 season. Come join us for a festive evening of 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hay Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance brings you Dave Eisenstadter calling to the special music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Julie Valmont on her magic piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

You can bring any clothing donation bags to the Monday Dance for the latest Scout House Fundraiser.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

  Don Heinold calling to Berlin Country Orchestra this Saturday, September 17, 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 $10 adults and $5 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 kids-
the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra will be playing and Don Heinold will be calling this Saturday at 8pm.
the Northborough dance is held at the Parish hall of the First Parish ChurchUnitarian Universalist, 40 Church st., Northborough
for more information please look here http://northborocontra.com/
 
thanks and hope to see you there

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance brings you Sue Rosen calling to the fine music of Eric Boodman on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

ATTN:  You can bring any clothing donation bags to the Monday Dance for the latest Scout House Fundraiser.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hello dancers:

Happy Autumnal Equinox (well, almost)!  The daylight is lessening, but not our want for dancing.  So, get ready for another great lineup at the Kingston Contra Dance this Saturday.  Come join your friends for an evening of wonderful dance and community as we celebrate the arrival of Fall.  Here are the specifics:

Date:  September 24, 2016
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:    Sarah Mason
Band:     Dead Sea Squirrels
  
Sarah, Gale and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

There will be two more Rehoboth contra dances this month!

The first will be held this Friday, September 23, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly dance this Sunday, on September 25. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn



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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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Please join caller Tod Whittemore and musicians Julie Metcalf, Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance this Saturday, September 24, at the Cambridge Friends School.  Tod will call contras old and new, and do some of his renowned singing squares, and Julie and Carol will fiddle up a storm. There will be a special potluck supper before the dance at 6:30 PM to celebrate several people who are having birthdays, as well as a reunion of the 'New England Chestnuts' dance group. This is a beginner-friendly dance, so it's a great time to introduce family and friends to contra dancing.
 
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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you there -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2016 through
       May 2017,  with the exception of December and April.
   A 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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Dear Dancers:

Please be advised that the front steps of the Kingston Town Hall are currently being reconstructed.  As a result, the front door cannot be used for access.  If you are planning to attend the dance on Saturday, please use the back entrance to enter Town Hall.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Glenn

The JP series continues with our first dance of the autumn:

WHEN:  Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: Alex Cumming & Jeff Kaufman
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Lisa Greenleaf calling, Alex Cumming (accordion) and Jeff Kaufman (piano) playing — what’s not to like? In addition, Robin Fox, a longtime member of our community, is celebrating a birthday, and she is making a generous contribution that allows us to charge half of our usual admission! So come on out and dance!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00 ($3.00 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hello Dancers,

Where, oh where are your Clothing Donation bags?  The Scouts are way ahead of dancers on the latest fundraiser, so get those bags and boxes to the Scout House!

The Monday Night Contra Dance promises extra fun, with Dugan Murphy calling to the excellent music of Catherine Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

There is one more Rehoboth contra dance this month! 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, September 30, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Vallimont, Rachel Bell, and Becky Tracy. Although it is a 5th Friday dance, this is a regular contra dance, not a challenging dance.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

In other Rehoboth dance news, the Sunday Night Jammers will be performing at the Local Brew Coffeehouse in Barrington on Saturday, October 15. The Jammers will also be holding their free monthly dance at Goff Hall on Sunday, October 16. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, October 16.

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday October 1st
 

 Nelson, NH -- September 19, 2016 -- The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on October 1st, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with David Langford, Julie Vallimont and Rachel Bell.
 

 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. Dave combines multiple styles of fiddling with fierce energy and drive.
 

 Julie Vallimont, a former classical pianist and organist, fell in love with dance music after attending contra dances in Maine and Boston. Her compelling, rhythmic piano style draws on her study of New England contra piano and traditional Quebecois, Irish, and Cape Breton music, along with elements of rock and jazz. 
 

 Rachel Bell grew up playing the piano and spent her college years studying music education and classical piano. As a college freshman, she surprised even herself when she picked up a piano accordion and “accidentally” fell in love with it. Rachel now enjoys a busy gig schedule playing concerts, contra dances, English country dances, French dances, and festivals.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 

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Hey All-

Dereck Kalish will be calling for us this Saturday, October 1 for our inaugural danceof the 2016-2017 season.  The dance runs from 7:30-10:30, with instruction to new comersshortly before the dance starts at 7-7:15
Each dance has a run through before hand.  These are easily learned steps that keep you in motion to the music, performed live by the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra.
There are partners a plenty, and please wear clean soft soled shoes.
This event takes place at the 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Ma., just off rte. 62on 12 Woodward St.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 max per family.
For more information please call 978-838-0044 or check our web site at the Berlin Country Orchestra.
Thanks, hope to see you there.

Happy October, Dancers,

Good news!  The Clothing & Household Goods Donation Drive has been extended!  You can bring your bags and boxes of donations to the Monday Dance.  There are just days left to take advantage of this fundraiser and get those closets and cupboards cleaned out (you know you want to).

Parking Update:  The Realtor for the former bank property reports NO parking is allowed behind their building, per the owner.  Once it is rented out, this might change, and I will let you know.

Linda Leslie is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance, with lively music by Julie Metcalfe on fiddle & jaw harp, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

This Friday, Oct 7, fabulous music by JEMS—Jamie Oshima, Ed Howe, Matt Kenney and Stuart Kenney with calling by Lisa Greenleaf at the Challenging Contra Series. Expert sound by our own Dereck Kalish.

The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

This dance starts at EIGHT.

**Please remember this is tailored to advanced level dancers and will feature no-walk through dances. It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to challenging and unusual choreography.

AND!!  Bring extra cash for the annual, coveted, Dancer’s Basket Raffle, which contains a season pass to the Challenging Dance, as well as one pass each to other area Contra dances.  But that’s not all! The basket also contains Gift Certificates to Helen’s Restaurant and Dunkin’ Donuts, novelty items, and assorted treats.  Tickets are $5 or 5 for $20.  Proceeds go to this wooden floored building we love, The Concord Scout House.

There is also a special Skirt & Shirt Sale: All items $5 each (except shoes—$10).

Let’s dance!

Please come to our dance this coming Saturday.

 

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considered programing and teaching will have us doing the dances in almost
no time. We welcome him to our Worcester dance.

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and Jim Fownes (piano) join together to give us joyful and spontaneous
Celtic, North American, and original fiddle tunes, played with love for the
tradition.

Beginners' lesson at 7:00pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Admission is pay what you want: only $8-10 per person. Family admission is
just $18-20 and students with ID just $6-8. Children 12 and under FREE!
Newcomers get a coupon to come back for 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.

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instructs the dancers through each set of moves. As the song continues,
dancers progress along a line of other dancers, regularly swapping partners
and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
New England's answer to square dancing is very easy to learn and very
welcoming to newcomers. Worcester dances are held the second Saturday of
most months from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, with a half-hour beginners' lesson
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The Jamaica Plain gender-free series continues this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, October 8, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Chimney Swift
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Come dance to the calls of Linda Leslie and the tunes of Chimney Swift (Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoë Madonna on accordion, and Daniel Ley on cittern & guitar). It’s guaranteed to be a fun evening.

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Happy Fall Weather, Dancers,

Final Request for Clothing & Household Goods for our Donation Drive.  Tomorrow is the very last day that you can bring bags and boxes of donations to the Monday Dance.

Parking Update:  Still NO parking is allowed behind the bank building, per the new owner.  Once it is rented out, this might change, and I will let you know.

Daniel Friedman is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance, with some great music by Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Donal Sheets on cello, guitar, & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Tod Whittemore calling to Debby Knight & Carol Bettenson this Saturday, October 15, 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 $10 adults and $5 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/

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 14, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

In other Rehoboth dance news, the Sunday Night Jammers will be performing from 7 to 9 at the Local Brew Coffeehouse at the Bay Spring Community Center in Barrington this Saturday, October 15. See https://www.bsccri.org/calendar-of-events/.

The Jammers will also be holding their free monthly dance at Goff Hall the following night on Sunday, October 16. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, October 16.

Hello,

This is Shawn Kendrick from the Rehoboth contra dance.

The last couple of times that I have sent out our dance reminder email, I have received a notification that the address below has been disabled or discontinued.

Since I do not have this email address in my records, it must be someone who was on the Boston Contra list.

I thought I'd let you know.

Best wishes,
Shawn





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Autumn has arrived, and it's time for the first Carlisle dance of the year this Friday October 14. We have the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine music. Show up for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10. Dereck Kalish will be calling this month, accompanied by the fine music of the Carlisle band (Deborah Knight, David Titus, Walter Lenk, joined this month by Beth Murray on the piano, as well as 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 contributions 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!

Debby and Walter

you can find out more information about the dance as well as directions on the web at:
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hay Dancers,

We need your help with an experiment. It'll take you 20 seconds max.

How can you help? EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, please let us know that you've seen something in your feed/email from Facebook or Yahoo about the Monday Contras dance (on 10/17/2016 only!) by clicking to answer 1 multiple-choice question: http://bit.ly/2e9GCRN <http://bit.ly/2e9GCRN> . Thanks!

Parking Update: There seems to be some parking again behind the bank building, but this might change.  Proceed with caution!

Jacqui Ann Grennan is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance, with some super music by Eric Boodman on fiddle & foot percussion, McKinley James on cello & jaw harp, Julie Vallimont on keyboard & accordion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hello dancers:

The ghosts and goblins are getting ready for their big day, but not before we do a little dancing in Kingston!  Please note that if the front steps to Town Hall are still under construction, just use the back entrance as you did last month.

Date:  October 22, 2016
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:     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, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Please join us this Friday for a Contra Dance with Caller Dereck Kalish.
 All are welcome including beginners, families, and singles.
 Admission is $8, teens $5, 12 and under free; or $20 per family.
 

 Come at 7:45 for some easy basic instruction, Dance at 8pm.
 Cider and snacks at the break.
 First Parish Unitarian, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington (Directions below).
 

 Thanks,
 Roaring Jelly, Contra Dance music since 1970
 http://www.RoaringJelly.org
 http://www.facebook.com/RoaringJelly
 http://www.facebook.com/search/375424189195525/photos
 

 FR 10/21 First Parish, Lexington
 FR 11/18 First Parish, Lexington
 FR 12/16 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  1/20 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  2/17 location TBD
 FR  3/17 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  4/21 Dance CANCELED (for NEFFA)
 FR-SU 4/21-23   NEFFA, Mansfield MA http://www.neffa.org
 FR  5/19 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  6/16 Ice Cream Social, First Parish, Lexington
 

 If you're in doubt on the day of a Dance, whether it is on or not
 (due to the weather), call 781-259-0753 in the late afternoon.
 .-. .---
 

 

 DIRECTIONS to the First Parish Unitarian Church,
 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington (center), MA 02421
 [behind the Minuteman Statue on the Battle Green]
 http://www.fpcuu.org  Map: http://bit.ly/1stParLex
 

 Parking lot and entrance in rear, hall is upstairs.
 

 ***From Rt 2 Westbound:
 Exit 54B, bear right on Waltham St (1.9 mi) to end
    (in Lexington center)
 Left on Mass Av (~ 2 blocks)
 Bear Left at the Minuteman Statue on the Battle Green
    (to stay on Mass Av)
 1st Right on Harrington Rd
 Left along the left side of Church.
 

 ***From Rt 2 Eastbound:
 Exit 52B on MA-128/I-95 Northbound (~ .3 mi)
    and follow next set of directions
 

 ***From MA-128/I-95 Northbound:
 Exit 30B, Rt 2A west (~ .2 mi)
 Right at 2nd light on Mass Av (1.7 mi)
 Left on Harrington Rd (off 1921 Mass Av)
  [at beginning of Battle Green]
 Left along the left side of Church.
 

 ***From MA-128/I-95 Southbound:
 Exit 31A, Bedford St (MA-4 S & MA-225 E) (1.9 mi) 
 Right on Harrington Rd 
  [at beginning of Battle Green]
 Right along the left side of Church.
 
 .-. .---
 

Please join caller Rich Sbardella and musicians Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance this Saturday, October 22, at the Cambridge Friends School. The evening runs from 8 PM until 11 PM, and costs $8 - $6 for those under 22 This is a beginner-friendly dance, so it's a great time to introduce family and friends to contra dancing.
 
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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you there -
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2016 through
       May 2017,  with the exception of December and April.
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
       http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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

Come dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Paul Wilde; Music: Tempest
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Paul Wilde calls and Tempest (Chuck Abell on guitar, Tim Ball on fiddle, and Harry Aceto on bass) provides the tunes. An evening of dancing not to be missed!

—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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hay Dancers,

Tomorrow night at the Monday Dance, Julie Metcalf plays fiddle & jaw harp, Catherine Miller plays fiddle, Larry Unger plays guitar, banjo, & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor plays mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Dereck Kalish is our caller!

In addition, you will be able to buy tickets to the Second Annual Concord Cuisine Raffle of Gift Certificates to Concord-area restaurants, cafes, markets, ice cream shops, and liquor stores.  This year we have 3 “yooge” prizes for 3 lucky winners—more than $900 in gift certificates to date.  More details at tomorrow’s dance.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 28, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Mark Wholley, Jim Joseph, and Alan Bradbury.

Halloween costumes are always enjoyed, and treats for the break 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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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

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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, November 13.

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Perhaps she is on your list but should be taken off.

Best,
Shawn



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Boo! Dancers,

Tomorrow night is All Hallows Eve at the Concord Scout House, so get your spooky duds on and come Contra dancing.  No tricks!  Sue Rosen is our caller and Monday night's musicians are Amy Larkin on fiddle, Benjamin Foss on  guitar and foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion.  

In addition, you will be able to buy tickets to the Second Annual Concord Cuisine Raffle of Gift Certificates to Concord-area restaurants, cafes, markets, ice cream shops, and liquor stores.  This year we have 3 “yooge” prizes for 3 lucky winners—more than $900 in gift certificates to date.  More details at tomorrow’s dance.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on November 5th, featuring Bob Isaacs calling with the band Down Cellar.
 

 Hailing from New Jersey, caller Bob Isaacs is known for his ability to invent creative dances while remaining true to the traditional roots of contra dancing.
 

 Down Cellar is fiddler Cedar Stanistreet, Corey DiMario playing upright bass, and Marko Packard on flute, saxophone and guitar. All three are veterans of the contra dance music scene, having played with bands such as Airdance, Nor’easter, Cardinal Direction, and more. Bassist DiMario is renown for his playing in the touring Americana band, Crooked Still.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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 visitwww.monadnockfolk.org http://www.monadnockfolk.org/. The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982
 

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 Saturday at 8 PM Peterborough Town Hall https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peterborough-Town-Hall/195204020502921

 

This Friday, Nov 4, Bob Isaacs calls for you to the driving sound of Rachel Bell, Julia Plumb and Julie Vallimont (girl power!) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. Plus we have crystal clear sound provided by Dereck Kalish.

Friday, Nov 4 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

**This dance is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with more challenging material. 
It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to unusual or more difficult choreography!

ALSO—It’s time for the Annual Concord Cuisine Raffle to benefit our beloved Scout House.  Area eateries have donated gift cards and look at these values:

1st  Prize - Bundle 1 = $544
2nd Prize - Bundle 2 = $314
3rd  Prize - Bundle 3 = $204

Plus we will have a special raffle for folks who attend the dance and buy or have bought raffle tickets.  YUM!

Hey All-

Bill Fischer will be calling for us this Saturday, November 5 for our post Halloweenfloss and dance.  The dance runs from 7:30-10:30, with instruction to new comersshortly before the dance starts at 7-7:15
Each dance has a walk through before hand.  These are easily learned steps that keep you in motion to the music, performed live by the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra.
There are partners a plenty, and please wear clean soft soled shoes.
This event takes place at the 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Ma., just off rte. 62on 12 Woodward St.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 max per family.
For more information please call 978-838-0044 or check our web site at the Berlin Country Orchestra.
Thanks, hope to see you there.

Reserve your tickets now for one of the most delightful dance evenings of
the year, the Autumn Harvest Ball, now in our 19th year!  This is our
re-creation of a Victorian-Era Ball.  It is a magical evening of dancing,
music, food, and great fun!   The dance program includes lively and elegant
New England contra dances, quadrilles (squares), mixers, couple dances, and
even parlor games that would have been a part of the ball programs of the
Victorian Era.  

 

Bring your favorite homemade dinner and dessert dishes share!  We have an
amazing candlelit dinner potluck, as well as a decadent dessert potluck part
way through the ball.  

 

All dances are taught, and everyone is welcome, and it's great fun!

 

Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2016

Location: First Church of Jamaica Plain  - 6 Eliot Street - Jamaica Plain
(Boston), MA 

(at the corner of Centre Street - across from The Monument)

 

Program: 

4:30pm:  Church is open for people to warm and prepare foods for dinner

5:30pm - 6:45pm Candlelit Potluck Dinner (please bring food to share for
about 6 people)

7:00pm - 7:25pm Waltzing

7:30pm - 11:00pm  Harvest Ball (with decadent dessert potluck part way
through)

      Please bring homemade goodies to share for the dessert potluck

 

Colorful or festive, formal, or period attire is welcome (and encouraged!)

 

Tickets: $15.00 if you reserve ahead, $18.00 at the door, $7.00 for Students

Work Exchange available for reduced or free admission, and we can always 

use the extra help!  To find out more about this, email:
bobp@..., 

or sign up on our volunteer/work exchange list at:

Harvest
<https://www.icloud.com/numbers/000mXXSAr0qBWncC5gRynT6Vw#Harvest_Ball_2016>
Ball Volunteer/Work Exchange Sign Up List

 

To reserve tickets, send an email to Chris Ricciotti at:  Ricciotti@...

Please be sure to give us the names of each individual so we can reserve
your spot at the ball.

 

Click on the link below for our full write up and details about this event
at:

Harvest Ball <http://lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html>  Details

 

And for flyers, go to:  

Harvest <http://www.lcfd.org/2016%20Main%20Flyer%20(Harvest%20Ball).pdf>
Ball Flyers

 

You can also find us on Facebook at:

Facebook:
<https://www.facebook.com/events/212218649214606/?active_tab=discussion>
Harvest Ball

There you can reserve a ticket for the ball by simply clicking on "Going"

 

Spread the word and invite your friends!!   We would love to see you there!

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

Email:  <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042 <tel:%28781%29%20982-8042> 

Cell Phone: (339) 204-7644 <tel:%28339%29%20204-7644> 

It’s time for the Annual Concord Cuisine Raffle to benefit our beloved Scout House. Area eateries have donated gift cards and look at these values:

1st Prize - Bundle 1 = $544 worth of meals, take out cards, treats, coffee, ice cream, wine store certificates
2nd Prize - Bundle 2 = $314 “  "
3rd Prize - Bundle 3 = $204  “  "

And we will have a special raffle for folks who attend the dance and buy or have bought raffle tickets. YUM!

Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20.

Tonight’s Challenging Contra dance starts at 8 PM and features Bob Isaacs with a girl power band: Julie, Julia, Rachel.  For experienced dancers who enjoy Bob’s very cool choreography, plus no walk thrus and other surprises.

Get ready for takeoff with visiting pilot Gregory Frock steering the dances, paired with the long haul entertainment of Frequent Flyers ((Laura Light (fiddle), Anita Anderson (piano), Julia Weatherford (fiddle and cello)).

Come dance and enjoy lemonade, cookies and community conversation at the break. Bring your left over Trick-or-Treat candy and pass the calories along to another willing consumea!

Our dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes to protect our floor and avoid the use of any scented personal care or laundry products to spare our allergically sensitive dancers.

Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); All $3 after 9:30.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .

PLEASE NOTE: The Scout House is holding a special benefit dance with Lisa Greenleaf and 10 musicians of Childsplay NEXT MONDAY, 11/14 in place of Monday Contras. See http://concordscouthouse.org/benefit for details including pricing.

 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 11, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Dave Eisenstadter will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

There will also be a free Sunday Night Jammers dance this Sunday, November 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 with a potluck at 6 p.m. More details about the Jammers dances are 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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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

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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance web link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, November 13.

FYI

 

From: Worcester Contra Dancers
[mailto:mailinglist=worcesterdance.org@...] On Behalf Of
Worcester Contra Dancers
Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2016 7:42 PM
To: kendp@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday, November 12

 




Join us for a contra dance this Saturday, November 12!

 
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Please join us for our November contra dance.

Calling for us will be Don Heinold from Rhode Island. He will give us clear
calling from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New England.
He has called throughout the area for over 6 years and is in increasing
demand. Many will recognize him as he regularly dances with us. We are
fortunate to have him call for us.

Joining him will be Kitsch 'n Sync which includes Robin Reid on guitar, Jane
Prentice on fiddle and Bitt Goodman on concertina or hammered dulcimer, and
Alan Preliasco on bass. They play a blend of Americana (old time, bluegrass,
folk) and Celtic tunes - lots of reels and jigs, with a few of their own
compositions for some added flavor.

Beginners' lesson at 7:00pm. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30pm with a short
break. All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while
dancing. Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

Admission is pay what you want: only $8-10 per person.  Family admission is
just $18-20 and students with ID just $6-8. Children 12 and under FREE!
Newcomers get a coupon to come back for 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,
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Contra is an American folk dance, set to live folk music, in which a caller
instructs the dancers through each set of moves. As the song continues,
dancers progress along a line of other dancers, regularly swapping partners
and enjoying new company while mastering the pattern of the current dance.
New England's answer to square dancing is very easy to learn and very
welcoming to newcomers. Worcester dances are held the second Saturday of
most months from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, with a half-hour beginners' lesson
beforehand.




 
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The fiddler for this Friday's dance will be Julie Metcalf.

Hello everyone!   This Saturday evening we are gathering for our 19th Annual
Autumn Harvest Ball, and we hope you can join us!   We still have tickets
available, and if you reserve now, you get a discounted price:

$15 in advance, $18 at the door.  $7 for students.  Kids 12 and under, free.
Work exchange available for a reduced or free admission.

 

Fabulous music with Spare Parts!:  Liz Stell - Flute, Bill Matthiesen -
Piano & Eric Buddington - Fiddle

Caller and MC:  Chris Ricciotti

 

Date: Saturday, November 12th.  Location: First Church of Jamaica Plain (6
Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA)

 

Program:  

4:30pm - Kitchen opens for food prep and warming

5:30pm - Candlelit pot luck dinner (please bring homemade dinner food to
share)

7:00pm - Waltzing

7:30pm - 11:00pm  Harvest ball (with dessert pot luck part way through -
please bring food to share)

 

Volunteers:  Yes we can still use volunteers!  To sign up as a volunteer or
work exchange, use our on-line list at: 

Harvest
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Ball Volunteer/Work Exchange Sign Up List

or contact Bob Peterson at:  bobp@...

 

Food:  What to bring?  Need ideas?  Want to help us keep a balanced menu?
Contact our food coordinator:

Ben LaVerriere at: benlaverriere@...

 

Need more details about the event?:  Harvest Ball Info
<http://www.lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html> 

 

Need flyers to give to friends?:  Harvest Ball
<http://www.lcfd.org/2016%20Main%20Flyer%20(Harvest%20Ball).pdf>  Flyers

 

We hope to see you there!!

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

Email:  <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (339) 204-7644

 

It's time for the Carlisle dance  this Friday November 11. We have the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine music. Show up for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10. Sue Rosen will be calling this month, accompanied by the fine music of the Carlisle band (Deborah Knight, David Titus, and Bruce Rosen, as well as 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 contributions 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!

Debby and Walter

you can find out more information about the dance as well as directions on the web at:
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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On Monday November 14th at 7:30pm the Concord Scout House, Inc. is holding a benefit contra dance with live Celtic/folk music by ten celebrated musicians from the group Childsplay http://childsplay.org/ plus caller Lisa Greenleaf.
 

 The fiddlers of Childsplay perform on violins made by Cambridge, MA fiddle maker Bob Childs. Normally playing for sold out concerts, the opportunity to dance to their music is very rare. We'll have a selection of 10 from the 20+ members of Childsplay this evening - it's going to be epic! Lisa Greenleaf is an internationally-touring leader of folk dance and creates the means for anyone from the total beginner to experienced dancer to have a great evening of fun. Dereck Kalish will be providing professional sound.
 

 Advance tickets (accepting credit/debit cards) donations and more information are at http://concordscouthouse.org/b enefit http://concordscouthouse.org/benefit.  Admission at the door is cash only ($10 to $20).
 

 All proceeds help keep this valuable free resource for area Girl and Boy Scouts open and strong. The Scout House is at 74 Walden Street, Concord MA.

 

Hi everyone,

There's an all-ages friendly dance this afternoon in Lexington. If you've been interested in trying some Irish ceilis we hope you can join us! Our friend Nora Smith (of Phoenix and others) will be playing, along with Josie and John Coyne. 

It's a perfect day to gather together to dance and share in community. Please join us.

Rebecca


This afternoon!

We had so much fun last year we're doing it again!
 
 Lexington Céilí
 Irish Barn Dance
 
 Fabulous music with:
 Nora Smith (fiddle), Josie Coyne (fiddle), John Coyne (bouzouki)
 
 All dances taught and called. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.
 
 Sunday, November 13, 4:30-6:30
 First Baptist Church in Lexington, 1580 Mass Ave
 $10/$20 family

Lexington Ceili https://www.facebook.com/events/522848624575217/ 
 
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Dereck Kalish calling to Worcester Folk Orchestra this Saturday, November 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 $10 adults and $5 students. For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

Please join us this Friday for our 3rd Friday Contra Dance with Caller Laura Johannes.
 All are welcome including beginners, families, and singles.
 Admission is $8, teens $5, 12 and under free; or $20 per family.
 

 Come at 7:45 for some easy basic instruction, Dance at 8pm.
 Cider and snacks at the break.
 First Parish Unitarian, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington
 Parking lot and entrance in rear, hall is upstairs.
 

 Thanks,
 Roaring Jelly, Contra Dance music since 1970
 http://www.RoaringJelly.org
 http://www.facebook.com/RoaringJelly
 http://www.facebook.com/search/375424189195525/photos
 

 FR 11/18 First Parish, Lexington
 FR 12/16 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  1/20 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  2/17 location TBD
 FR  3/17 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  4/21 Dance CANCELED (for NEFFA)
 FR-SU 4/21-23   NEFFA, Mansfield MA http://www.neffa.org
 FR  5/19 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  6/16 Ice Cream Social, First Parish, Lexington
 

 If you're in doubt on the day of a Dance, whether it is on or not
 (due to the weather), call 781-259-0753 in the late afternoon.
 
 .-. .---
 

 

A big thank you to all the folks who came out to dance or otherwise support our recent Scout House benefit dance (including our volunteers and donated talent: Lisa Greenleaf https://www.facebook.com/lisa.greenleaf.94, Childsplay https://www.facebook.com/ChildsplayFiddles/ and Dereck Kalish https://www.facebook.com/dereck.kalish). We were able to net just under $2,400 to go towards keeping our beloved old building going strong!

 

Hi Dancers,

A very cool night for dancing at the Monday Dance tomorrow, where Julie Metcalf plays fiddle & jaw harp, Max Newman plays guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor plays mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Angela Decarlis!

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Hello dancers:

Just a quick reminder that we are not dancing in Kingston this month.  So, enjoy the other dances that take place around New England, and we look forward to seeing you in December for the Annual Seacoast Holiday Dance.

On December 31st we are pleased to showcase the talents of a newer caller, Jeannine Ameduri, along with the always terrific Gypsy Minor (Sarah Nelson and Tom Moreau) providing the tunes.  It promises to be an enjoyable evening on a special night.  As always, festive attire is encouraged (though not required) in the spirit of the Season.

Date:  December 31, 2016
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:    Jeannine Ameduri
Band:     Gypsy Minor
  
We wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving; and look forward to seeing you on New Year’s Eve!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@...

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Free Association, with Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight.

At 7:30 p.m., Lisa will be leading an introductory session, so bring along family members and friends to join in the fun!

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Also, please be aware that next month there will be three Friday night contra dances in Rehoboth: on December 9, December 23, and December 30.

Plus, the Sunday Night Jammers are having two free dances in December at the dance hall. A regular Sunday night dance will be held on December 4, with a potluck at 6 p.m., and a New Year's Eve dance, with treats during the midway break, will take place on Saturday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. You can read more about the Jammers below.

As you can see, there is plenty of dancing to enjoy in Rehoboth during this holiday season!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. Starting around this time of year, if inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance.


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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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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

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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance web link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance is scheduled for Sunday, December 3, and a New Year's Eve Jammers dance will be on Saturday, December 31.

Please join caller Laura Johannes and musicians Catherine Miller, Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance this Saturday,November 26, at the Cambridge Friends School. The evening runs from 8 PM until 11 PM, and costs $8 - $6 for those under 22 Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to introduce family and friends to contra dancing.

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. The entrance is through the courtyard, which is accessed from the Wood St. side of the school or parking lot.

Snacks for the break are always welcome.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

 --> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2016 through
      May 2017,  with the exception of December and April.
  A 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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Each Thanksgiving Night, after all the food has been digested, and I'm ready
for a doing something a bit different, and engaging with people who like to
come together for a fun group event.  

 

Tomorrow evening, I will be calling a family Contra Dance up in Lincoln, MA!
It's a great deal of fun, upwards of 150 show up, kids, teens, adults,
seniors, many who have never danced, or who have only danced here, along
with people who dance regularly, and everyone has a great deal of fun! 

 

So if you want something fun and different to do on your own, or with your
family and/or friends who may be new to this, or who want to share their
dancing skills with others, come and join us for a FUN NIGHT OUT:

 

Thanksgiving Night Contra Dance
November 24, 7-10 pm
Smith School, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA

Featuring: Musicians Larry Unger and Julie Metcalf, and Caller Chris
Ricciotti

It's a great way to cap off Thanksgiving Day with family and friends.
All ages and abilities are welcome.

Tickets: $6 for adults & students; $4 for children 10 years and under
For more information, please contact 781-259-0692 or kwinchell@...

I've been doing this for about 7 years now, and I've always had a great
time! Come out and join us!! Happy Thanksgiving ALL!

 

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

Email:  <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@...

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042

38th Annual Thanksgiving Contradance in Watertown MA
 Thursday, November 24 at 8PM
  
https://www.facebook.com/ events/1762639413963737/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1762639413963737/

 

 Grace Vision United Methodist Church (St. John's)
 80, Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA
 

 Work off your Thanksgiving dinner to the energetic music of Al MacIntire, Cammy, Lia, Nickolas, and Eli Kaynor and friends! Traditional and contemporary Squares, Contras, Waltzes, etc...
 Families welcome. All dances taught. Suggested donation $8.
 

 Happy thanksgiving, Cammy

Come dance with us in JP tonight:

WHEN:  Saturday, November 26, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen & Julie Metcalf
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

In case you ate a little more than usual the past couple of days, this is a good opportunity to get rid of some calories while having lots of fun. Sue Rosen calls to tunes played by Bruce Rosen (piano) and Julie Metcalf (fiddle).  please 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.

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi Dancers,

Another great night for dancing at the Concord Scout House on Monday, where Audrey Knuth plays fiddle, Larry Unger plays guitar, banjo & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor plays mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller tomorrow night is Chris Ricciotti.

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

This Friday, Dec 2, George Marshall calls for you to the driving sound of WILD ASPARAGUS  at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. It’s time to rock the House!

8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8
The Concord Scout House
Concord, MA

This dance is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with more challenging material. And please remember that we are a Fragrance Free event—thanks.

The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on December 3rd, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with Jeff Kaufman on piano and mandolin, Alex Cumming playing accordion and fiddler Louise Bichan.
 

 Scottish fiddler Louise has been playing the fiddle since the age of eight, through fiddle classes at the Orkney Islands Traditional Music Project in Scotland. She was encouraged to write music from a young age; many of her tunes appear in Orkney tune books and are played by bands such as Saltfishforty, No Soond and Hadhrigaan. Louise is visiting the US through a program at the Berklee School of Music.
 

 Alex Cumming is a traditional singer and accordionist hailing from Somerset, England who now lives in Boston, MA. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic danceable accordion style and engaging stage presence.
 

 Jeff Kaufman is a multi-instrumentalist who lives in Boston and plays with the band The Free Raisins. He has performed in Peterborough, NH many times.
 

 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.
 

 The dancing begins at 8:00 PM. The dance also hosts a free jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians at 6:30 PM and a workshop for new dancers at 7:30 PM.
 

 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.
 

 

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 Saturday at 8 PM Peterborough Town Hall https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peterborough-Town-Hall/195204020502921

Hey All-

Please join us as Zoe Madonna calls for us this Saturday, December 3 for our 1stSaturday dance.  The dance runs from 7:30-10:30, with instruction to new comersshortly before the dance starts at 7-7:15
Each dance has a walk through before hand.  These are easily learned steps that keep you in motion to the music, performed live by the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra.
There are partners a plenty, and please wear clean soft soled shoes.
This event takes place at the 1870 Town Hall in Berlin Ma., just off rte. 62on 12 Woodward St.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $5 with a $12 max per family.
For more information please call 978-838-0044 or check out our web site at the Berlin Country Orchestra.
Thanks, hope to see you there.

Hi Dancers,

A good night for dancing under clear skies at the Concord Scout House on Monday, where Eric Boodman plays fiddle & foot percussion, Debby Knight plays piano, and Jack O'Connor plays mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Dugan Murphy.

There are only 7 one-of-a-kind Scout House Ornaments left (made by Shel Michaels).  One of these unique ornaments can be yours for a donation of $50 to the Concord Scout House.  Bring your checkbook to the dance, as these are going fast!  (PHOTO below.) 

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

 
As many of you probably know, there will be no dance in Carlisle on December 9 because the hall is in use for another event. The Carlisle dance will be back in January on its usual date, January 13. We hope to see you then.

Debby and Walter

you can find out more information about the dance as well as directions on the web at:
http://www.configular.com/dance/carlisle/
Walter Lenk  Cambridge, MA  617-547-7761

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 9, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Dereck Kalish will be calling, and music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

At the last dance, there were many requests for a cranberry-orange shortbread cookie recipe. The recipe, contributed by Karen McGrath, has been posted on the dance's website (http://www.contradancelinks.com/cookies.html), and it will also be available on the dance's Facebook site.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. If inclement weather warrants canceling a dance, an announcement will be sent out on the afternoon of a scheduled dance.


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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 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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

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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance web link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. A New Year's Eve Jammers dance will be on Saturday, December 31.

The Jamaica Plain dance series is having one of our occasional double dances:

WHEN:  Saturday, December 10
	4:00-6:00 PM:  Experienced dance
	6:15-7:15 PM:  Potluck supper
	7:30-10:30 PM: Regular evening dance
WHO:   Caller: Anna Rain; Music: Eric Eid-Reiner & Dave Langford
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


For the afternoon session, some contra experience (not necessarily a whole lot) is recommended: you should be reasonably comfortable with all the standard contra moves (up to and including contra corners) and be prepared for the occasional no-walk-through dance. The evening dance is open to all, and as a special bonus there will be occasional English Country dancing thrown in. Anna Rain comes up from Maryland to call, with music by local friends Eric Eid-Reiner (piano) and Dave Langford (fiddle).

In between the two sessions there will be a potluck supper, so whether you come to the afternoon session, the evening, or both, we encourage you to bring some food to share and join with us for some between-dance socializing.

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission: 
  Both sessions: $15.00 ($10.00 for students)
  Afternoon only: $8.00 ($5.00)
  Evening only: $10.00 ($6.00)
or less if you can't afford it in all cases. 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 4:00 (afternoon) and 7:30 (evening) sharp!

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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

[Attachment(s) <applewebdata://F7033BF2-72D1-4C33-9190-F30D2CAF7254#TopText> from Robin Humes included below]
Hi Dancers,

A good night for dancing at the Concord Scout House on Monday, where special guest Tallulah Paris on cello joins Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Ariel Friedman on cello, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Dave Eisenstadter.

There are now only four (4) one-of-a-kind Shel Michaels’ Scout House Ornaments left!  One of these unique ornaments can be yours for a donation of $50 to the Concord Scout House.  Bring your checkbook to the dance, as these are going fast!  (PHOTO below.) 

Regular Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); all just $3 after 9:30.  

Please bring a clean pair of soft-soled shoes to change into for dancing.  In consideration of dancers with allergic sensitivities, please avoid the use of scented body or laundry products.

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, with a waltz at 9 pm.  Our break provides lemonade & treats!  Dancing ends at around 10:30.

PARKING:  Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), lots of spots behind the former Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  NO Parking in the Church lot--it is not permitted, and they mean it!

WHO:  All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.

BEGINNERS:  If you are new to Contradancing, 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.

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

See you tomorrow night.

Please join us this Friday for our 3rd Friday Contra Dance with Caller Dugan Murphy.
All are welcome including beginners, families, and singles.
Admission is $8, teens $5, 12 and under free; or $20 per family.


Dance at 8pm. Come at 7:45 for some easy basic instruction.
Cider and snacks at the break.
First Parish Unitarian, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington
Parking lot and entrance in rear, hall is upstairs.


Thanks,
Roaring Jelly, Contra Dance music since 1970
http://www.RoaringJelly.org
http://www.facebook.com/RoaringJelly
http://www.facebook.com/search/375424189195525/photos


FR 12/16 First Parish, Lexington
FR 1/20 First Parish, Lexington
FR 2/17 location TBD
FR 3/17 First Parish, Lexington
FR 4/21 Dance CANCELED (for NEFFA)
FR 5/19 First Parish, Lexington
FR 6/16 Ice Cream Social, First Parish, Lexington


If you're in doubt on the day of a Dance, whether it is on or not
(due to the weather), call 781-259-0753 in the late afternoon.

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Hello dance friends:

I’m forwarding this e-mail from Bob Jervis, as it may be of interest to you.

Glenn


From: Robert Jervis 
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2016 6:30 PM
To: Alice Morris ; Gale Wood ; Glenn Coppelman ; Sandy LaFleur 
Subject: Ann Percival and David Cantieni

From an email I got, Ann and David were in a car accident after the Dec 3rd 

dance at the Scout House.

Ann needs some help with medical bills.

Here is her go fund me page.

Click here to support Ann Percival's Medical Expenses by Ann Percival

Bob 


                        
                 
           
                    Click here to support Ann Percival's Medical Expenses by Ann Percival
                  This Go Fund Me is for Ann Percival and David Canteini. They are the salt of the earth people:  you know--contra...  
           
     

Our penultimate Monday of 2016 brings our local powerhouse Thompson Family Band (Rachel Panitch (fiddle), Valerie Thompson (cello), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion)) paired with our own Don Veino calling.
 Come dance and enjoy lemonade, cookies and community conversation at the break.
 Our dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes to protect our floor and avoid the use of any scented personal care or laundry products to spare our allergically sensitive dancers.
 Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); All $3 after 9:30.
 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .
 
 IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD, THERE WILL BE A NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE AT THE SCOUT HOUSE! Details are on Walter Lenk's website at http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve .
 

12/25/16Annual Christmas Concert and Dance7:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., Melrose MAGather the whole family and come enjoy some wonderful classical music excerpts followed by dancing. The dances are well-taught, and sit-in musicians can join the band. Repertoire includes a few older English Country Dances, some of the more recent contra and square dances, and some couples dances like the waltz and the polka. This event is led by Cammy Kaynor and his family, in collaboration with the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church in an effort to provide a joyful occasion for all ages on the cusp of the new year. Voluntary donations are welcome (including refreshments). 

Annual Christmas Concert and Dance
(781-665-3835)
  
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 23, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Ed Howe of Perpetual e-Motion and Bennett Konesni.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

The last Rehoboth contra dance of 2016 will be held next Friday, on December 30, at 8 p.m., with Linda Leslie calling and music by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

The following night, the Sunday Night Jammers will be welcoming in the New Year with a free dance from 8 p.m. to midnight.

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance web link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. A New Year's Eve Jammers dance will be on Saturday, December 31.

New Year’s Contra Eve at The Scout House

With callers Linda Leslie and  Ron Blechner
Music by Amy Larkin, Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, Eric Eid-Reiner and Jack O’Connor

Sat Dec 31 8:00 PM-1 AM
Admission: $15 /$12 for those under 22 years

Dessert and other munchies welcome for 10:30pm break—it’s a real feast!

For more info call: 617-547-7781

Happy New Year, everyone!

There will be no Cambridge contra dance this Saturday, December 24. Our next Cambridge contra dance will be on Saturday, January 28. 

There will be a New Year's Eve contra dance next Saturday night January 31 at the Concord Scout house – See http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve for details.
 
Debby and Walter

  --> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2016 through
       May 2017,  with the exception of December and April.
   A 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 1/1 BIDA dance will *not* be 7:30pm at the Masonic Hall; don't go
there, they're closed for the holiday!  Instead, please join us,
6:30-9:30, at the Somerville Armory:

    191 Highland Ave, Somerville
    Full details: https://www.facebook.com/events/255786891503916/

Hope to see you dancing!

Jeff

Hello dancers:

Just a quick reminder that the Kingston dance in December is the Annual Seacoast Holiday Dance.  This year the dance is happening on New Year’s Eve (December 31st).  On December 31st we are pleased to showcase the talents of a newer caller, Jeannine Ameduri, along with the always terrific Gypsy Minor (Sarah Nelson and Tom Moreau) providing the tunes.  It promises to be an enjoyable evening on a special night.  As always, festive attire is encouraged (though not required) in the spirit of the Season.

Date:  December 31, 2016
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:    Jeannine Ameduri
Band:     Gypsy Minor
  
We wish you and yours a very happy Holiday (whichever one (or ones) you observe), and look forward to seeing you on New Year’s Eve!

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
gcoppelman@gmail.com

"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

For our last Monday dance in 2016 tonight, 12/26/16, we have the Monday dance calling debut of Rich Sbardella paired with the musical gifts from Julie Metcalf (fiddle, jaw harp), Debby Knight (piano) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).
 
 Come dance and enjoy community conversation at the break. WHY NOT BRING YOUR LEFTOVER HOLIDAY SWEETS TO SHARE WITH OTHERS?
 
 Our dance is at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are very welcome. All dances are called. Please wear soft-soled shoes to protect our floor and avoid the use of any scented personal care or laundry products to spare our allergically sensitive dancers.
 
 Admission for the dance is $10; students $5 (full-time, age 22 or under); All $3 after 9:30.
 
 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=CAQF9scqR&enc=AZPIalv3eSLfVNJTiexCD8uvmJwK69RY1ByGILvTE__C7Yhnok3t6ZCGGckSIYBXBsU&s=1 .

Dear Community,

The Monday Contras dance is making a change to our admission pricing for 2017, trialing a new scheme in Q1. Our aim is to make it easier for those feeling pinched to be able to attend - while also hopefully allowing us to continue to pay our performers a fair amount.

Beginning Monday, 2 January 2017, our admission pricing will be on a "You Pick" pricing scheme:

$5, $10 or $15 per person.

When entering, you tell us what you're paying. Suggested nominal admission remains $5 student & $10 adult but you are free to pick any value. No questions asked, we're happy to have you attend at any offered price (and have volunteer opportunities for free admission should you need it). If you're able and motivated to pay more, please do pick a higher amount - any additional income over our costs will go straight to the evening's performers. 

 

 This is an experiment. We're not trying a full sliding scale because that makes the job of our door sitting volunteers more complicated. Hopefully the choices offered provide much of that benefit without the complication.
 

 Please lend us your support and patience as we try out this change.
 

 Thanks,
 Don Veino for the
Monday Contras Committee 

There will be two opportunities to celebrate the New Year at Goff Hall in Rehoboth this weekend!

On Friday, December 30, there will be a Rehoboth contra dance from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

The holiday festivities will continue on the following night with a special Rehoboth Jammers New Year's Eve dance, which will take place from 8 to midnight.

Treats for the break at both dances will be appreciated!

At this special time of year, the board members of the RCDS would like to thank you, our many Rehoboth dancers, who support the contra dance and the Jammers dances with your commitment and your willingness to help new dancers. Our best wishes to all of you for a wonderful New Year!

See you soon,
Shawn


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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.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission fees are $9 general, $8 students, $5 under-16s, $20 for families with children under 16, and $5 late-comers. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. You can also visit the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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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 website.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 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 email him at Bobolinkelliott@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance web link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7:00 to 9:00, with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners of all ages are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. A New Year's Eve Jammers dance will be on Saturday, December 31.

The 29th annual New Year's Eve dance at the Concord Scout House will be held this Saturday evening from 8 PM to 1 AM. 

Callers for the evening will be Linda Leslie and Ron Blechner, and the musicians will be
Amy Larkin, Julie Metcalf,  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

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Since New Year’s Eve is on a Saturday this year:

WHEN:  Saturday, December 31, 8:00 P.M.-12:30 AM (approximately)
WHO:   Callers: Laura Johannes & Bob Peterson; Music: Phoenix
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

With calls by Laura Johannes and tunes by Phoenix (Nora Smith on fiddle, Corey Walters on flute and mandolin, and Christopher Jacoby on guitar), we promise a festive evening of contras. In addition, Bob Peterson will call a group of “techno” contras starting at about 10:30. At 11:30 there will be a break for a dessert potluck and to welcome in the new year, followed by a few more contras and a waltz.

Come celebrate the beginning of 2017 with us, and if possible bring a dessert to share.

—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 8:00 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/ <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/>.
For detailed directions to the church, see http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html>.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

The contra dance tonight 12/29 in Concord has been cancelled due to weather.