This Friday,  Steve Zakon-Anderson calls for you to the driving sound of Nova (Kathleen Fownes, Guillame Sparrow-Pepin and Everest Witman) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. This band rocked the House last year! 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, January 6, 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. 
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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.

• 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, 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!

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday January 7th
 

 The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on January 7th, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with the band Polaris.
 

 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.
 

 Polaris is a band of teen musicians who grew up with contra dance music. They have been playing at local dances to great acclaim since March of 2016. The members are Marta Bartholomew on fiddle, Jesse Ball on accordion, piano, and hammered dulcimer, and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano.
 

 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-

Please join us as Linda Leslie will call for our first dance in 2017, on Saturday January 7. 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 $8 with a $15 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.

We are cancelling the Peterborough dance due to the wintry weather expected during dancer and performer drive times.
 

 Come to the Snow Ball on 1/21!
 

 
 Next First Saturday dance will be Feb 4th, Steve Zakon-Anderson with local young musicians Liz and Dan Faiella
 

Hi-
Do to the weather conditions we are cancelling tonight's dance,on January 7.
Thanks

December's delightful dancing continues with a return visit from caller Rachel Shapiro Wallace and Edward Wallace (fiddle) paired with our other musical friends Julie Metcalf (fiddle, jaw harp), Max Newman (guitar & foot percussion), & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).
 
 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 
 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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1 .
 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well. 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 13, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Dereck Kalesh will be calling, and music will be performed by Rachel Panitch, EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, and Mike Sokolovsky.

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 dance's website (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 

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@gmail.com. He will put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from this gmail address.

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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 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 22.

After our brief December absence, the Carlisle dance returns this Friday, January 13. Sue Rosen will be calling,  accompanied by the fine music of the Carlisle band – David Titus, Debby Knight, Beth Murray, and Walter Lenk, And a host of talented  sit ins. We have the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine music. Show up for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.
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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Come dance in JP this Saaturday!

WHEN:  Saturday, January 14, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Ben Sachs-Hamilton; Music: Nicola Beazley, Alex Cumming, & Eric MacDonald
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

 It’ll be good dancing weather this Saturday, so come and dance to the calls of Ben Sachs-Hamilton and the tunes of Nicola Beazley (fiddle), Alex Cumming (accordion), and Eric MacDonald (guitar). The best way to spend a winter Saturday evening in Boston!

—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,

Tomorrow night’s Monday Contra Dance brings you sibling folk duo Liz Faiella on fiddle and Dan Faiella on low whistle & guitar.  They will be joined by McKinley James on cello & jaw harp.  Tomorrow's caller, all the way from Durham, NC, will be Jack Mitchell.  Plan on a fun and energetic night of dancing and enjoy lemonade, cookies and community conversation at the break!

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

  Bill Fischer calling to Conceptance Band (Carol & Steve Bittenson and Jean Monroe) this Saturday, January 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 $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/

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance brings you the amazing and masterful music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo, & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Ron Blechner.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Happy New Year dancers!

Now that everyone is limbered up from all the dancing thus far this month, it’s time for the first Kingston dance of 2017!  Should be a great dance with the return of dance master, Tony Parkes; and tunes by Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat.  The Town Hall front steps have been repaired, so we’re good to go.

Date:  January 28, 2017
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:     Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 27, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Kate Barnes.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

As dancers discovered two weeks ago, there are now upstairs bathroom facilities that are able to handle more than a single person at a time. The new bathrooms are in an add-on structure, but we will continue to use the front entrance.

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 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 26.

Please join caller Dereck Kalish and the double fiddles of Catherine Miller and Julie Metcalf, along with Debby Knight and Walter Lenk at the fourth Saturday dance this Saturday,January 28 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 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.

Next months dance on February 25 will  feature renown caller Tod Whitemore, along with he double fiddles of Amy Larkin and Carol Bittenson.

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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There’s a JP dance this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, January 28, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Maia McCormick; Music: McKinley James, Maura Scanlin, Dan Klingsburg
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


New York City-based caller Maia McCormick calls, with tunes by McKinley James (cello), Maura Scanlin (fiddle), and Dan Klingsburg (bass). Always a good time in JP!

—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.

Our January Mondays come to a conclusion with the calling of Dereck Kalish matched with the musical motivation supplied by Catherine Miller (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano), Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=ATPtoyoO9b0GiTZwRkal2g84RbSnSSMDYblBp9yIzhMndqce9bK7WQxecJ0j_xTURfK1IVfY4Lg1YAPgGh1xNrupQDBUjspTZTR9w5K0EMSucdirVBcHWRToXFwMkCjLkw&enc=AZMK4AltTInYa1zoyiLV9XF28-UpXgkvzHDN4ViTDcb6pSgdK05-q1ngBFj1jHgCgDc&s=1 .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

 

This Friday, Will Mentor calls for you to the driving sound of Nor'easter (Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman and Julie Vallimont) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. We love this band! 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, February 3, 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. 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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.
• 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, 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

Hey All-

Please join us as Don Heinold will call for our First Saturday Dance on February 4. 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 $8 with a $15 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.

There’s a dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, February 4, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Paul Wilde; Music: Amy Larkin, Jonathan Larkin, Shirley White, & Benjamin Foss
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


We’re on the first Saturday this month instead of usual second (schedule conflict at the church), but that shouldn’t keep you from coming to dance to the calls of Paul Wilde and the tunes of Amy Larkin (fiddle), Shirley White (fiddle), Jonathan Larkin (accordion, banjo, cittern, percussion), and Benjamin Foss (guitar, percussion). Always a fun time in JP!

—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.

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday February 4th

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on February 4th, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with sibling musicians Liz and Dan Faiella, with special guest David Surette!

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.

Raised on contra dances, fiddle contests, and Irish sessions, New Hampshire’s Liz and Dan Faiella bring to life the traditional Irish and New England music of their roots with Liz’s lyrical fiddle and vocals and Dan’s spirited low whistle and guitar.

This sibling folk duo has captivated audiences at premier folk venues, contra dances, and festivals around New England. Liz and Dan have performed at Club Passim, the Boston Celtic Music Festival, the New England Folk Festival, the Acadia Trad Festival, and New Hampshire’s Seacoast Irish Festival. They have received music and dance scholarships from the New England Folk Festival Association and the Country Dance and Song Society; and have shared the stage with celebrated New England folk musicians including David Surette, Randy Miller, Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman, Matt and Shannon Heaton, and Grammy winner Dan Zanes.

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. The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.
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Looking for band housing this coming Thursday, Feb 9. The band is Coracree, and they need space for 2 couples, 1 car.

Thanks,

Lisa

Hello Dancers,

The renowned Linda Leslie calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  Music will be performed by 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). 

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break are always 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. 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 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 26.

The Carlisle dance happens this Friday, February 10, 2017. Tod Whittemore will be calling,  accompanied by the fine music of the Carlisle band – David Titus, Debby Knight, Beth Murray, and Walter Lenk, and a host of talented  sit ins. We have the best potluck around, friendly dancers and fine music. Show up for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.

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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For a while now, some friends have been after me to show them some dance
moves and dances that I know and as we discussed this idea further, I
realized there is a lot of fun material I have in my collection that I'd
like to share with them, and others, so out of this, we are planning a fun
level dance of a variety of different dancing styles this Sunday.  So here
we have it:

 

FRIENDS BARN DANCE PARTY

 

Date: This Sunday, February 12th, 2017 

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm 

Location: Channing UU Church  45 Webster Street, Rockland, MA

Travel:  Car - plenty of parking at the church area.   Public
Transportation: Take the Commuter Rail (Kingston/Plymouth Line) to the
"Abington" Train Stop (take the 4:10pm Train from South Station to Abington
Stop at 4:41pm.  Later:  Leaving Abington 7:18pm arrives South Station
7:51pm   

             (contact me AHEAD OF TIME - before 2pm SUNDAY - to coordinate
rides from that location)

 

Please bring finger foods and healthy snacks and beverages to share

 

This is FREE - but a donation of your choosing is much appreciated for
Channing UU Church.

 

Contact:  Call or Text Chris Ricciotti at 339-204-7644 or by email at
Ricciotti@... for directions, information, or to coordinate rides to and
from the MBTA Commuter Rail Train stop in at the Abington Station

 

More info:  You are welcome to invite friends and dancers from other
communities as well as non-dancers who would like to try dancing - FOR FUN!
This will be a relaxed get together where we can all experience a number of
different dance styles together.  Dances will be accessible and all will be
taught.  I will be using gender-free terminology in my teaching.  I welcome
experienced dancers as well as anyone who is newer to dancing, or if you
have friends you've wanted to invite to a group to try out dancing, this
will be a great time to bring them.

 

I don't get a chance very often to share my love of all different styles of
dancing and the music that goes along with is, and I'm looking for people
who would enjoy exploring this with me. 

 

The smorgasbord dancing of styles I'll be drawing from include:

 

Some accessible contras, well suited for dancers of all levels, including
beginners

Eastern European Dances with enjoyable music & choral singing

Traditional New England Couple dances from earlier contra dance traditions

Singing Squares & if there is interest, a old style quadrille I recently
wrote "The Great Bear Quadrille"

Russian Ballroom Dances

Balkan dances with a spiritual feeling

An intro Techno Contra dance (particularly for those who would like to try
this out with us in JP on Sat. Feb 25th

1920's Couple Dances

Celtic style dances  English/Scottish - Cehlidh (sp) style

 

So even for you long time contra dancers, there's a lot of fun to sample
here, and I encourage you to come an try this out.  You'll be in good
company and it will be great fun!

 

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042

 

 

 

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Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:00 PM
To: kendp@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday, Feb 11

 




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Please join us for our February contra dance on Saturday the 11th.

 

Join in the spirit of Valentine’s Day by wearing red.

 

Calling for us this month is  <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993&id=17ba3d3126&e=edef1bccdb> Bill Fischer. He has been calling dances for over twenty-five years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut. Bill has focused on calling for groups which include beginners of all ages. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various festivals and dance camps regionally and nationally. He plays several folk instruments and has danced with and played music for many performing groups.

 

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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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In view of the forecast of snow for this evening, the Rehoboth dance's board members have decided that it would be best to cancel tonight's dance.

The next Rehoboth contra dance will take place in two weeks on February 24.

We will hope to see you there!
Shawn

Hello Dancers,

Your own Don Veino calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House tomorrow.  Amazing music will be performed by Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello,  Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion, *AND* special guest star, Tallulah Paris on cello!

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Please join us this Friday for a Contra and Square Dance with Caller Tony Parkes. We will be at the home of the Carlisle Dance, the First Religious Society, 27 School St, Carlisle (Directions below). Our usual location, the First Parish Unitarian and other halls in Lexington are not available this month.
 

 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 Religious Society, 27 School St, Carlisle
 

 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  2/17 First Religious Society, Carlisle
 FR  3/17 First Parish, Lexington
 FR  4/21 Dance CANCELED (go to 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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   Linda Leslie calling to Julie Metcalf and Friends ( Mark David Buckles, Matt Meyer, and special guests George and Terry Mills).  this Saturday, February 18, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $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

Why wait till the hot, humid days of August for a bake sale? The Rehoboth contra dance is holding its annual Bake Sale Extraordinaire on March 10 this year.

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 on February 24 or on the dance's Facebook site, or you can reply to this email. 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.

4th Friday Challenging Contras


Friday February 24
8:00-11:00
Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman St. Greenfield


Downcellar with Steve Zakon-Anderson calling



Home grown talent! Exceptionally talented and dynamic local musicians: Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, Marko Packard on flute and guitar and Donal Sheets playing guitar and beautiful cello. With our own Steve Zakon-Anderson calling and telling bad jokes.


The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. "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


Contra Clothing Exchange night. Clean out your closets and bring the clothes you no longer dance in. Dance clothes only, please. The deal is "bring two, take one...or tops/bottoms are $5; dresses are $10."


This is a scent-free and substance-free event. 

Hello Dancers,

The hilarious Steve Zakon-Anderson calls the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House tomorrow.  Up-beat music will be performed by Catherine Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Hello dancers:

It’s still Winter, but Spring can’t be far away!  These lovely, warm days are really quite nice.  Anyway, on to this month’s reminder for the Kingston dance.  We’ve got our own Gale Wood pairing with a newer caller, Annabel Dryden, to put us through our paces on the dance floor to tunes provided by Black Cat Quadrille.  Promises to be a fun evening!

Date:  February 25, 2017
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Callers:    Gale Wood and Annabel Dryden
Band:       Black Cat Quadrille
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 24, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

The contra dance's annual Bake Sale Extraordinaire will be held on March 10 this year. If you would like to contribute a baked item for this fundraising event, you can sign up at Friday's dance or on the dance's Facebook site, or you can reply to this email.

Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly community dance this Sunday, on February 26. 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.

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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, February 26.

Tod Wittemore will be back to call the fourth Saturday dance this Saturday, February 25 at the Cambridge Friends School.! He'll be joined by Free Association (Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight) and Walter Lenk. The evening runs from 8 PM until 11 PM, and costs $8 - $6 for those under 22. This 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.

Next month's dance on March 25 will feature caller Sue Rosen and musicians Bruce Rosen, Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk.

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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The JP dance is a little different this week:

WHEN:  Saturday, February 25, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti; Music: Various recorded artists
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Our founder, Chris Ricciotti, will be calling contras to mixes of recorded techno/pop music — maybe some Lady Gaga, maybe some mixes of old Beatles songs, who knows? Come to JP on Saturday and find out!

—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 there, Dancers,

A clear night for dancing at the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House (tonight!). And it’s Eric night at the Scout House:  Contra dance music will be performed by Eric Boodman on fiddle and Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, with Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.   Our caller is Linda Leslie.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

This Friday, Lisa Greenleaf calls for you to the driving sound of Owen Sound (Owen Morrison, Dave Langford and Corey DiMario) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. This band rocked the House last year! 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, March 3, 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. 
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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.

• 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, 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!

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on March 4th, featuring the next generation of performers with Ron Blechner calling and musicians Kathleen Fownes and Conor Hearn.
 

 Fiddler Kathleen Fownes studied classical violin from elementary through high school, however, her real passion is dance music, and she loves taking all she learns in any genre and applying it to the contra dance tradition. Kathleen currently attends Northeastern University in Boston, which lets her take advantage of the music and dance opportunities in and around the city. She is enrolled in the Dual Certificate in Music program with New England Conservatory and Northeastern, concentrating in contemporary improvisation. She is also a member of the bands Light Reaction and Nova.
 

 After spending many years playing the fiddle, Conor Hearn discovered the joy of guitar rhythm and accompaniment in fiddle music and incorporated the styles of Irish and Scottish guitar players into his playing. He now includes his controversial tastes for bluegrass picking and jazz guitar into the sonic palette as well. Conor is currently a student at Tufts University and resides in Somerville, MA. He also performs with his siblings in the band TriHearn.
 

 Dance caller Ron Blechner has been performing since 2011. He emphasizes good teaching and choosing dances that are welcoming to all participants.
 

 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-

Please join us as Tim Van Egmond will call for our First Saturday Dance on March 4. 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 $8 with a $15 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.

Hello Dancers,

Tomorrow is the Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  Great dance music will be performed by Audrey Knuth on fiddle, McKinley James on cello & jaw harp,  recently-crowned Gainesville goddess Julie Vallimont on piano & accordion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Chris Ricciotti.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

FYI

 

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Please join us for our March contra dance!

Elwood Donnelly from the Providence area will call for us. He calls dances
throughout our area where he is always well received. We are pleased to
dance to his calling this month!

 

Joining him will be EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, fiddle and Jonathan Cannon,
guitar. They'll combine to give us a sound filled with interesting melodies
and strong danceable rhythm. These first-rate musicians will be sure give us
a delightful evening of contra dancing.

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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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
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. Tony Parkes will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen.

The contra dance's annual Bake Sale Extraordinaire will be held during this dance. If you would like to contribute a baked item for this fundraiser, you can sign up on the dance's Facebook page or simply bring an item with a note that tells what kind of baked good it is.

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly community dance this Sunday, on March 12. 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@gmail.com. He will put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from this gmail address.

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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 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 12.

The JP series continues this Saturday:


WHEN:  Saturday, March 11, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Luke Donforth; Music: Center Street Breakdown
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

With Luke Donforth calling and Center Street Breakdown (Tim Ball on fiddle, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens on clarinet, and Marko Packard on guitar) playing, how can you go wrong? Come dance with us 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 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.

Come dance with us tonight, March 10, in Carlisle.  We'll gather for dinner around 6:30 and dance from 8 until 10.  I'll be calling backed by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Beth Murray and many talented sit-ins).

We are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 (for all ages) along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal.
You'll find us at the Unitarian Church in 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

Hi Dancers,

The days are getting longer and the nights, shorter.  The Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House has wonderful musicians lined up for tomorrow’s Contra dancing with Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Dave Eisenstadter.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

For this March Monday we present the calling talents of Lisa Greenleaf paired with the tune filled trio of Amy R. Larkin (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano) & Jack(y) O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).
 

 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 

 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .
 

 HEADS UP: THE APRIL 3rd AND 10th DANCES WILL BE AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION DURING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE SCOUT HOUSE MAIN HALL. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.
 

 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.
 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 24, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and Shirley and George White.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

The RCDS board members would like to thank all those who participated in the dance's Bake Sale Extraordinaire on March 10! The sale was another success, featuring a great variety of baked goods and wonderful community spirit!

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, April 9.

Dear dance friends:

Just a quick reminder that there will not be a Kingston, NH dance in March.  But, we look forward to seeing you on April 22nd when Don Primrose will be calling to the tunes of Old Favorite!

Until then, Happy Spring!

Glenn, Gale and Sarah

We have a double dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, March 25
        4:00-6:00 PM    Experienced-level dance
        6:15-7:15 PM    Potluck supper
        7:30-10:30 PM  Regular evening dance
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: JumpStart
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Linda Leslie calls to tunes from JumpStart (Paul Lizotte on fiddle, Victor Troll on piano, Ray Salvo on clarinet, and Gene Albert on bass). The afternoon session is geared for dancers with some experience (you should be prepared to do all the standard contra moves up to and including contra corners with minimal teaching); for the evening, dancers at all levels of experience are welcome.

Between the two dance sessions we have a potluck supper; please bring some food to share, and take this opportunity to socialize with your friends and fellow-dancers.

Note: At our last dance, as an experiment, we replaced our traditional role names (Armbands and Bare-arms) with Larks and Ravens, to almost universally positive feedback, as a result of which we have decided to use the new terminology from now on.

Come and check us out on Saturday!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission: for both sessions: $15.00 ($10.00 for students)
		   afternoon only: $8.00 ($5.00)
                  evening only:   $10.00 ($6.00)
or whatever you can afford. 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.

We're able to slip in just one more dance at the Scout House in March before we're all out (as it's taken over by Hollywood) for a few weeks!

 

 For our final March Monday we are proud to present the propulsive power of the Thompson Family Band (Rachel Panitch (fiddle), Valerie Thompson (cello), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion)) - paired with the deft direction delivered by our caller Don Veino.
 

 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 

 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/
 

 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.
 

Please join caller Sue Rosen and musicians Julie Metcalf (fiddle) and Bruce Rosen (piano) at the fourth Saturday dance this weekend, March 25, 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 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.

Note: There's NO dance next month, April 22! Plan to dance at NEFFA that weekend.

Hope to see you there -
 
Debby and Walter

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       May 2017,  with the exception of December and April.
   A flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
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Dance Cancellations! PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS.

Thursdays March 30th and April 6
Friday April 7 Challenging Contra

Due to Hollywood’s need to take over the Scout House for two weeks, the above dances are CANCELLED.  We tried to find suitable replacement halls, but couldn’t under such short notice (REALLY).

Monday nights will be at a different venue; check out http://mondaycontras.com/

Hollywood is filming at the Trinitarian Church next door to the Scout House.  It’s a Mark Wahlberg film, Daddy’s Home 2, and they have rented the Scout House for staging.  This is, we hope, a financial boon for the CSH, so we wish them luck.

This Friday, March 31, Rehoboth's once-a-year challenging contra dance is scheduled to take place. Will Mentor will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Owen Marshall. 

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!

Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be holding their free monthly community dance on Sunday, April 9. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn


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

If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@.... He will put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from this gmail address.

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA 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, April 9.

Hey All-

We are lucky this month to have Bill Fischer not only calling our dance, but also givinga talk about the history of Contra prior to the dance.  This event is at the request of theBerlin Art and Historical Society.
The talk will start at 7pm, and after a beginners lesson the dance will follow.
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 $8 with a $15 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 all-

Our dance is on tonight.

The talk has been cancelled.

Thanks, hope to see you

Forwarding Steve Zakon-Anderson's message:
Hey folks-
After taking into account the weather in southern NH, which got the most accumulation from this storm,and is still getting it, and the distance both bands were traveling, and a few performers who were actually feeling under the weather today, and the safety of all dancers who would be driving to join us.......
We are cancelling tonight's Peterborough Play Ball.
 We are sorry to miss out on this event, but will start planning for the 10th annual Play Ball next year.  This can't possibly happen two years in a row! And come to Peterborough on May 6th for Luke Danforth with Dave Langford and Kate Barnes.
Stay warm and be safe today.

NOTE WE ARE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION JUST OFF ROUTE 495 FOR THIS AND NEXT WEEK. SEE BELOW!
 

 
 For our first dance of April we offer you the measured melody of Dereck Kalish's calling paired with the musical muscle of Julie Metcalf (fiddle, jaw harp), Ben Leddy (banjo, guitar), Julie Vallimont (keyboard, accordion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

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

WHILE THE SCOUT HOUSE IS CLOSED, our dance is TEMPORARILY at the CHELMSFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 1A NORTH ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 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 the floor and avoid the use of any scented personal care or laundry products to spare our allergically sensitive dancers.

Admission for the dance is available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please seehttp://MondayContras.com/ https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=ATNsb9aY3eMSVEGBXiGwKP7eA9BsyuKUVcc99sSHcMCPMLcUG7U_K5QuvsBXWSQrYsjhGVUJf7FOqQbC35Tww7I0Qsgkh3GUAN2sl-7bjDncF0iq1zoZcUp0dI1gzDn6ww&enc=AZOa3wd7h2Ja2mddiXsvbxbrI6Ww_u8WfDBOXw3GECUhzq0vHuTPVBbMvWTgftpzx64&s=1 .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

 

 

We have a dance in JP the Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 8, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:    Caller: Lucia Watson; Music: Gypsy Minor
WHERE: First Church UU in JP, corner of Centre and Eliot Sts.


Calling by Lucia Watson and tunes from Gypsy Minor (Sarah Jane Nelson & Tom Moreau) will make for a fun evening. Don’t miss it!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission: $10.00 ($6.00 for students) or whatever you can afford. 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 (Larks & Ravens).

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.

A reminder that the Scout House is being used for filming, so there is no April challenging contra. See you in May. 

Lisa

FYI

 

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Please join us for our April contra dance this Saturday!

 
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this dance. Based in Southern New Hampshire, Sandy performs and calls for
dances all over New England, and we look forward to her lively calling for
our dance.

 

Joining her will be
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Weinberg on hammered dulcumer, Vince O'Donnell on fiddle, Robin Kynoch on
whistles and button accordion, and Susan Creighton on piano. Wild Card
regularly performs at Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire dances
as well as NEFFA (the New England Folk Festival).

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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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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For our second Monday dance in Chelmsford we have on offer the terrific tunes of Catherine Miller (fiddle), Amy R. Larkin (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion) paired with the punctual prompting of Daniel Friedman, caller.
 
 Come dance and enjoy lemonade, cookies and community conversation at the break.
 
 WHILE THE SCOUT HOUSE IS CLOSED, our dance is TEMPORARILY at the CHELMSFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 1A NORTH ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 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 the floor and avoid the use of any scented personal care or laundry products to spare our allergically sensitive dancers.
 
 Admission for the dance is available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 
 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=ATM1ryllMgaRi3XZEqScfaWImj-TXOZATIsy69GHUd0DjxOx5PP3ocg7T7dF9EXKBi1iu8Uvjuv0_C__PY1YiZGXn5hbowA0VHQsmM7l-TQPgr1OKc9idgjfrHSF&enc=AZO8eiFT2fMognkm_7y1NHa0oUvuo10RZSM1LVN7K6-Aoxk7ELJCHM0gJjgTucXuafs&s=1 .
 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

WE PLAN TO RETURN TO THE SCOUT HOUSE FOR NEXT MONDAY, 4/17/2017.

 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 14, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Steve Zakon-Anderson 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!

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 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 14.

Lavender Country & Folk Dancers Food Booth at NEFFA  

Fundraising for your local gender-free dance & dance camps!

Friday, April 21st thru Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Qualters Middle School Mansfield, MA

 

Ever wonder how we manage to continue providing all the great dancing and
music both at your local dances and at dance camp?  It's no easy task. We
get money at the door during our evening dances, but it isn't always enough
to cover hall rentals and live music.   

 

If having a vibrant and healthy community of friendships through music and
dance means a lot to you, here is a great opportunity to help us continue
that mission, and to help us continue to provide great programs of music and
gender-free traditional dance! Each year, the Lavender Country & Folk
Dancers in conjunction with our local gender-free dance communities host
this fundraising food booth at NEFFA as a way to earn much needed funds for
our dance community. 

 

Back in 2002, LCFD was approached by NEFFA to host a fundraising food booth
as a way to earn money for our dance community, and to help us get more
exposure within the greater folk dance community.  Back then, it was quite a
statement to put up signage about our Lavender Country & Folk Dancers
(LGBTQIA) Dances.  We weren't sure how this would work out or how well we
would be received.  To our delight, and the delight of the NEFFA organizers,
people really loved our commitment to making and providing good quality
homemade foods, as well as learning more about us and our dance community!
15 years later, we have become an important part of the NEFFA tradition, and
a favorite place for dancers, callers, musicians and performers to stop in,
eat, and visit with us!   And YOU can be a part of this ongoing tradition
that helps make NEFFA such a great experience for everyone who attends!

 

The LCFD Food Booth earns us between $4,000 to as much as $7,200 of much
needed funds each year.  Every penny of profit we make goes directly to help
our local gender-free dances, as well as for programs and scholarships for
our twice a year Lavender Country & Folk Dance Camps.  We work on a "sweat
equity" basis, which means you can donate your share of the profit, based on
your hours worked at the booth, to a particular group or a number of the
groups that fall under the LCFD umbrella.  The more hours you put in, the
more money you can earn for whichever dance community you choose.   In some
cases, it is this once a year fundraiser that has helped keep your local
dance community alive and well.    

 

The work at the booth is rewarding in the connections we make with the
hungry dancers who buy from our booth, as well as friends from all over the
gender-free and general dance communities who stop and visit to say hello.
Each year, dancers from all over comment on how much they appreciate the
love we put into our booth and the service we provide to them.  This year we
are updating and simplifying our menu, removing some items, and bringing in
some new and exciting foods that we hope will make our booth even more
popular this year. 

 

So, NOW is your opportunity come and join us to help make this year's LCFD
Food Booth a great success.  Chris Ricciotti and Sam Arfer our food booth
managers, have been working hard to ensure that we have a good time, and
keep the work flow comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.  If you have
never joined us before, consider coming!   You'll have a great time, and
we'll show you everything you need to know.

 

And after serving food, buy a ticket to the festival, and enjoy amazing
dance performances, lots of great dancing, great music, singing and musical
jam sessions, craft booths, and much more!

 

If you can volunteer some time, please send an email to Robert Coren, our
LCFD Food Booth volunteer coordinator at Coren@..., and he would be
happy to add you to our list, and will give you more information about what
you will need to know.

 

Thank you all for considering, and we look forward to seeing you at NEFFA!!

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042

We're back at the Concord Scout House from tonight (4/17) forward!

For this Patriot's Day we've got the smooth style of Adina Gordon's calling blended with the musical mysteries of Christine Hedden (fiddle), Catherine Miller (fiddle), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=ATO4QAfPIdqlr-sNsPi3HiXGJNti5BRafP7_ycc7bwrJsqtHwBTx7TO4rS7RiL7FGn9FAvOC0EOcuBkAPgZqvaLQUbvSvgc0xBk7oKOXgO5Onz_hKALNJOe_hDI97ksSbQ&enc=AZMYH8tZqKsZGFEqrE7KFC7vvrOOZBvSGbdbHor74U3fx5lJm8AHKbrc_cWEfCFBuuo&s=1 .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

 

Happy Spring dance friends!

Another month has flown by and it’s time once again for the Kingston, NH Contra Dance.  This Saturday we have Don Primrose venturing east to call for us, and Old Favorite providing the tunes.  Looking forward to it!

Date:  April 22, 2017
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:    Don Primrose
Band:     Old Favorite
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

Hello fellow dancers!

 

As you know, NEFFA is upon is and along with that, the Lavender Country &
Folk Dancers (LCFD) Italian & Kid Friendly Food Booth will be there to help
serve all our hungry dance friends.

 

We've had a good turn out for volunteers, but we can still use a few more
volunteers to help of complete our schedule.

 

The spots we need the most help in are:

            Saturday afternoon - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

            Sunday morning 10:30am - 1:00pm 

            Sunday afternoon 1:00pm - 3:30pm

            Sunday afternoon 3:30pm to 6:00pm

 

Volunteering at our booth is a great way to meet lots of dancers, and also
to help us earn money for the Lavender Country and Folk Dancers, who help
promote and support gender-free traditional dances in the Boston area, as
well as the USA.

 

If you would like to join us and be a part of this friendly, fun and
engaging booth at NEFFA, please contact Robert Coren at coren@..., and
he would be happy to add you to our volunteer list.  We would love to have
you join us NEFFA this year!

 

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you all there at NEFFA!

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042

 

Were you at NEFFA this year?  We want your feedback!  Please fill out the quick survey so we can continue to improve this wonderful festival:

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

There will be a Rehoboth Contra Dance this Friday, April 28, 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!

Due to the positive feedback, the new dancer initiative will start this week! Share the joy of the Rehoboth Contra Dance by bringing a new dancer to any dance from now until July 14, and you will be entered to win a terrific prize! The prize basket extraordinaire features an exciting array of items, including art, crafts and edibles by Rehoboth dancers! You will be entered for every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, and you need not be present to win the drawing at the July 14 dance. To sweeten the welcome, each new dancer will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! We appreciate your help in expanding the delightful community that is the Rehoboth Contra Dance!!!

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 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 14.

Now that you’ve recovered from NEFFA, come dance in JP:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 29, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: Reelation
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Lisa Greenelaf and Reelation (Carol Bittenson on Fiddle, Alex Cumming on accordion & piano, Steve Bittenson on frets, and Rick Kaufman on bass) guarantee an evening of enjoyable dancing; you don’t want to miss it!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 ($6.00 for students), or less if you
can't afford it. Free for children 12 and under.

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

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.

 The Monday Contras series offers a great start to our Mondays in May - we have Dereck Kalish calling with some dynamic French Canadian musical power from Eric Boodman (fiddle) and Yann Falquet (accordion, guitar - of Genticorum fame) paired with Max Newman (guitar, mandolin & foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please seehttp://MondayContras.com/ https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMondayContras.com%2F&h=ATMDUIwUKIjomaowC6iUw1VnP2Upvrkn8W-axEFGCmZUu4qGKEa3XBqhlT_p9mb_efn_8zcsU5dze-N7TDmmw9K57E58rro3MaE_KYpvBJD7I0g9HrPmNgiBsgnp3UX7og&enc=AZPrcDPE-X7iasJrY8LHxGAbPcYyrUukiQNU7tBg4X-q4YzRNWZMtGV0GR3QSuElFMg&s=1 .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.

 

 

This Friday, Steve Zakon-Anderson calls for you to the happy, driving sound of The Moving Violations (Van Kaynor, Ron Grosslein and Eric Eid-Reiner) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. This band puts us in the mood to dance! Plus we have crystal clear sound provided by Dereck Kalish.

Friday, May 5, 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. 
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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.

• 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, 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!

Hey kids--
Please join the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra and caller Paul Wilde on Saturday May 6 forour 1st Saturday contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Because of construction we have to relocate our dance, whichisn't to bad as our alternate venue is close in proximity.
So, the dance will be held at 28 Central st.(rte 62 across from National Lumber).
It is basically one block east (closer to 495) across the square from our normal venue.

Hope this makes sense.
If you need help, my cell is 617-784-4137

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 First Parish Hall Gym in Berlin Ma.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $8 with a $15 max per family.

Thanks, hope to see you there.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on May 6th, featuring Luke Donforth calling with musicians Dave Langford and Kate Barnes.
 

 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.
 

 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.
 

 Kate Barnes has been playing piano, flute and assorted other instruments for dancers for many years, and has been invited to most major contra, square, English and vintage dance events throughout the United States. She currently works with bands The Lizards, Bare Necessities, and Yankee Ingenuity.
 

 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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Hi Dancers,

Monday night has cool weather for some hot music  at the Concord Scout House.  The Monday Night Dance will have  Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, Stuart Kenny on bass & banjo, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Rich Sbardella from Connecticut.

ALSO:  The Skirt & Shirt Sale will make an appearance at the Monday Dance with many new items—all for $5 each at our summer sale.  All sales directly benefit the Concord Scout House.

The Monday dance is held 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

There will be a Rehoboth Contra Dance this Friday, May 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall. 

Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Also, the new dancer initiative continues! Share the joy of the Rehoboth Contra Dance by bringing a new dancer to any dance up until July 14, and you will be entered to win a terrific prize! The prize basket extraordinaire features an exciting array of items, including art, crafts, and edibles by Rehoboth dancers! You will be entered for every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, and you need not be present to win the drawing at the July 14 dance. To sweeten the welcome, each new dancer will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! We appreciate your help in expanding the delightful community that is the Rehoboth Contra Dance!!!

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 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 14.

We’re dancing in JP this Saturday:

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


Chris Ricciotti calling and Dogtown  (Becky Miller on fiddle, Tom Randall on guitar & mandolin, and Norb Spencer on accordion & piano) — what’s not to love? Come and enjoy a Saturday evening with us.

Note that we now have a brief beginners’ lesson at 7:15, so encourage your new-0dancer friends to arrive early.

—Robert


MPORTANT 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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

All dances are called gender-free (Larks and Ravens).

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 night for dancing tonight! We present more Monday merriment in May with music by Audrey Knuth (fiddle), Bruce Rosen (piano) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion) matched with masterful motions managed by our caller Sue Rosen.
 

 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 

 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .
 

 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.
 

Party of Three is  playing the Scout House dance on Thursday May 25,and they need three beds that night:

"We will be in two cars and would be able to stay at two different locations if need be.  Three beds would work best.  Lilly and Neil are OK with share a room. No pet allergies.  Lilly is gluten and dairy free.”

If you can house all three, GREAT!  If you can house one or two, that’s good, too.  Let me know.

Thanks,

Lisa

Maintaining our May momentum we offer the lyrical calling of Linda Leslie, paired with the propulsive power of Eric Boodman (fiddle, foot percussion), Amy R. Larkin (fiddle), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well. 

-- to bring new dancers to Rehoboth and win a prize basket extraordinaire!

This Friday's Rehoboth contra dance features dance leader Linda Leslie and the band House on Fire, with Carol Bittenson, Amy Larkin, and Roberta Sutter. 

The dance goes from 8 to 11 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, and treats for the break are appreciated!

At this dance and all the dances up to July 14, the new dancer initiative continues! For every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, you will be entered to win a prize basket extraordinaire! Arts, crafts, and edibles by Rehoboth dancers will be your reward! You do not need to be present to win the drawing at the July 14 dance. To sweeten the welcome, new dancers will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! We appreciate your help in expanding the delightful community that is the Rehoboth Contra Dance!

Lastly, the Sunday Night Jammers will be hosting a free community dance on June 4. There is more on 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, June 4.

Hello dancers:

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and it’s time for the fourth Saturday Kingston, NH contra dance.  We hope your plans include some dancing, and that Kingston is on your event list.  We’ve got a great lineup of Caller and musicians as you can see.  Here are the specifics:

Date:  May 27, 2017
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:    Chris Ricciotti
Band:     Carol Bittenson, Steve Bittenson and Beth Murray
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

Come dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday,  May 27, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Tavi Merrill; Music: Jonah Sidman & Eric Eid-Reiner
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Tavi Merrill returns to the Boston area to call for us, with tunes by Jonah Sidman (fiddle) and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Always a fun time in JP!

—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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

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:

Please see note from Chris Ricciotti below.  I’m likely not to be around following the dance, so if anyone can fulfill this request, I’m sure he would appreciate it.  Contact Chris directly.

Thanks,
Glenn

From: Chris Ricciotti 
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 7:27 AM
To: 'Glenn Coppelman' 
Subject: RE: [Boston-Contra] Kingston Dance This Saturday!

Glenn, is there anyone close by that I can stay with after the dance?   I'll need to leave pretty early in the morning as I have a flight to Milwaukee the following morning that leaves at 11:00am from Boston, so I'll need to be on the road at 4:00am.

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

Email: Ricciotti@...

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042


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From: Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 'Glenn Coppelman' gcoppelman@... [Boston-Contra]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Coppelman, Glenn
Subject: [Boston-Contra] Kingston Dance This Saturday!

 

  

Hello dancers:

 

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and it’s time for the fourth Saturday Kingston, NH contra dance.  We hope your plans include some dancing, and that Kingston is on your event list.  We’ve got a great lineup of Caller and musicians as you can see.  Here are the specifics:

 

Date:  May 27, 2017

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:    Chris Ricciotti

Band:     Carol Bittenson, Steve Bittenson and Beth Murray

  

Gale, Sarah 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)






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It's the last dance of the season! Please join caller Dereck Kalish and musicians Catherine Miller (fiddle) and Debby Knight (piano) at the fourth Saturday dance this weekend, May 27, 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 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.

Note: There's NO dance in June.

Hope to see you there -
 
Debby and Walter

   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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Hi Dancers,

Monday night brings an end to weekend showers and provides clearing weather for some really great music  at the Concord Scout House.  The Monday Night Dance will have Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Tavi Merrill.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking is available behind the former bank across from the Scout House.  Please do not park in the church lot.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on June 3rd, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with the band Riptide.
 

 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.
 

 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.
 

 Riptide features Glen Loper on mandolin, Alden Robinson on fiddle, Owen Marshall on guitar, and the legendary Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg on percussion. The band is based in Maine but travels throughout the U.S. and beyond.
 

 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.
 

 JUN3 https://www.facebook.com/events/1442753505764364/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D
 
 Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/events/1442753505764364/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D
 Saturday at 7:30 PM Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/peterboroughcontra/
Lisa Sieverts https://www.facebook.com/lisa.sieverts invited you to this public event

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Hey kids--
Please join the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra and caller Don Veino on Saturday June 3 forour 1st Saturday contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Because of construction we have to relocate our dance, whichisn't to bad as our alternate venue is close in proximity.
So, the dance will be held at 28 Central st.(rte 62 across from National Lumber).
It is basically one block east (closer to 495) across the square from our normal venue.

Hope this makes sense.
If you need help, my cell is 617-784-4137

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 First Parish Hall Gym in Berlin Ma.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $8 with a $15 max per family.

Thanks, hope to see you there.

Hi Dancers,

Tonight--Monday night—will be a cool night for dancing to the excellent and high-energy music of the fashionable Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, the ever-inventive Larry Unger on guitar, banjo, & jaw harp, and Mr. Monday Night, Jack O’Connor, on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Don Veino with special guest caller Jeannine Ameduri.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking is available behind the former bank across from the Scout House.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

This Friday's Rehoboth contra dance features dance leader Lisa Greenleaf and music by Julie Metcalf, Glen Loper, and Max Newman. 

The dance goes from 8 to 11 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, and treats for the break are appreciated!

At this dance and all the dances up to July 14, we are welcoming new dancers, so be sure to bring along a friend! New dancers will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! 

For every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, you will be entered to win a prize basket extraordinaire! Arts, crafts, and edibles by Rehoboth dancers will be your reward! You do not need to be present to win the drawing at the July 14 dance. 

Help us expand the warm and welcoming community that is the Rehoboth Contra Dance!

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, July 23.

FYI

 

From: Worcester Contra Dancers
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Worcester Contra Dancers
Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2017 10:01 AM
To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday, June 10th

 




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Please join us for our June contra dance on Saturday 6/10. This is our last
dance of the season so you won't want to miss it!

 
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61d993&id=8f9b7e6f5f&e=53ad9fcbaf> Don Veino will be calling for us. A
frequent caller in Concord, Don focuses on supporting the new dancers and
including dancers of all ages and abilities. He creates opportunities for
dancers to have fun, no matter the level of experience. Dancers can expect
clear calling of the standard dances as well as new compositions.

Joining him, also from the Boston area will be
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exciting band that thrilled us in past years. Playing instruments from the
penny whistle to the baritone saxophone and from the fiddle to the
accordion, their music is a delight that brings the dancing to wonderful new
heights.

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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We'll be starting back up in September, so stay tuned for announcements of
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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
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There’s a special contra in JP tomorrow night:

WHEN:  Saturday, June 10, 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 Boston’s LGBTQ+ Pride week, and one of the ways we express our pride in ourselves and our friends is by dancing, in this case to the calls of Dean Allemang and the tunes of Spank Me! (Roberta Sutter, piano & Amy Larkin, fiddle). Of course, you don’t have to be any of LGBTQ to dance, or indeed to be welcome at pour dance, so 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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

All dances are called gender-free (Larks & Ravens).

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,

We are in for a treat at the Monday Night Contra Dance, with sibling folk duo Liz Faiella on fiddle and Dan Faiella on low whistle & guitar.  Our caller will be Ron Blechner.
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

Woo Hoo Dancers,

Lisa Greenleaf calls the Monday Night Contra Dance along with the amazing music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Christine Hedden on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

This Friday's Rehoboth contra dance features dance leader Will Mentor and music by Dave Langford, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens, and Everest Whitman. 

The dance goes from 8 to 11 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, and treats for the break are greatly appreciated!

At this dance and all the dances up to July 14, we are welcoming new dancers, so be sure to spread the word! 

There will be another opportunity to invite newcomers next week when the Rehoboth dance holds a 5th Friday regular contra dance.

New dancers will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance, and for every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, you will be entered to win a prize basket extraordinaire! Arts, crafts, and edibles by Rehoboth dancers will be your reward! You do not need to be present to win the drawing at the July 14 dance. 

Please help our warm and welcoming community grow!

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. 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, July 23.

Hello dancers:

Happy Summer Solstice everyone!  Time once again for the fourth Saturday contra dance in Kingston, NH.  Per usual, a great lineup for your dancing and listening pleasure.  Here’s the scoop:

Date:  June 24, 2017
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:    Beth Parkes
Band:     Rick Kaufman, Stephen Thomforde, and Alex Cumming
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

First JP dance of the (official) summer is this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday,  June 24, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dave Eisenstadter; Music: Open band
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


If you’re a musician who’s interested in joining the open band (led by Debby Knight), here’s what you need to know.

You will need:
An instrument
A basic knowledge of contradance repertoire
Any contradance music you have, such as the Portland 1 and 2 books or other resources you can share.
Our fearless open band leader Debbie says "I try to pick at least some repertoire that's not overly complicated, but contradance tunes by nature are pretty notey and fast!" Arrive early so you can set up, tune your instrument and coordinate with Debbie and be ready for a sound check by 7:00. 

As for the rest of you, come and dance!

—Robert


MPORTANT 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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

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,

A cool night for dancing at the Concord Scout House tomorrow night, when the Monday Night Contra Dance hosts Chris Ricciotti, calling to the foot-tapping music of Eric Boodman on fiddle and foot percussion, Debby Knight on upright piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale will be on display.  All items continue to be on sale for just $5.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday July 1st
  
 Nelson, NH -- June 9, 2017 -- The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on July 1st, featuring Dugan Murphy calling with Cloud Ten: Donal Sheets (guitar/cello), Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (accordion).
  
 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.
  
 Fiddler Cedar Stanistreet is well versed in both traditional fiddle and classical violin. He studied violin performance at the Crane School of Music, and violin making at the North Bennet Street School. Donal Sheets played jazz bass and classical cello from a very young age, and has spent many years playing American and Irish folk music on cello and a variety of other instruments. Dugan Murphy is a contra dance caller from Portland, ME, currently performing across the U.S. and Canada.
  
 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.
 

 JUL1 https://www.facebook.com/events/843886022433401/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D
 
 Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/events/843886022433401/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D
 Saturday at 7:30 PM 1 Grove St, Peterborough, NH 03458-1422, United States




 

This Friday's Rehoboth contra dance features dance leader Ron Blechner and music by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss. This 5th Friday dance is a regular contra, NOT a challenging dance. It  goes from 8 to 11 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, and treats for the break are always appreciated!

NEW DANCERS! At this dance and the dance on July 14, we are welcoming new dancers in a special way! For every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, you will be entered to win a prize basket extraordinaire, and new dancers will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! Please help our community grow!

AMAZONSMILE DONATIONS! The Rehoboth Country Dance Society is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made through AmazonSmile!

NEW PARKING SPACE! When parking is limited around the dance hall, you can now park in the field across the street. The entranceway to the field is directly across from the Goff Hall driveway coming from Route 118. Traffic cones will be put out to mark the entryway between a stone wall.

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. 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, July 23.

Hey Dancers!

 

Tonight I'm calling at BIDA (the Boston Intergenerational Dance
Association).  The exciting news is that they are changing their language
terminology to a gender-free format using "Larks" and "Ravens", and tonight,
I'll be calling there using that terminology.

 

Come out and join us this evening, it will be a really fun dance and great
music provided by "Tea & Whiskey" with Karin McQuade on fiddle (and singing)
and Andrae Raffield on guitar and kick bass pedal.  They play a blend of
styles (Celtic/Jazz/Middle Easternish) but generally very grove and jam
based, so the music will be fun, as will he dances!

 

Here are the details:

Sunday, July 2nd (Today!)

Location: Masonic Hall in Porter Square (1950 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA)

Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm  (beginners workshop before the dance)

Cost: $5.00 to $12.00 (sliding scale)

 

For more information about BIDA, check out their website at:
http://www.bidadance.org/

 

I hope to see many of our dancers there tonight to help support BIDA into
transitioning their contra dance to being gender-free!

 

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (617) 852-4042



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Hay, Dancers,

A perfect night for dancing at the Concord Scout House, when the Monday Night Contra Dance hosts Linda Leslie, calling to the joyous music of the Thompson Family Band, with Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Valerie Thompson on cello, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, & Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, &percussion.
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale will be on display.  All items continue to be on sale for just $5!

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

This Friday's Rehoboth contra dance is our annual Dancer Request Night! Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Glen Loper, and Bruce Rosen. You can request dances for Linda to call on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212. This is our only dance in July, so you won't want to miss it! 

NEW DANCERS! Friday is also the last night of this summer's new dancer initiative. For every new dancer you bring to Rehoboth, you will be entered to win a prize basket extraordinaire! The drawing will be held during the break on Friday. Plus, new dancers will receive a pass for free admission to their next dance! Please help our community grow!

JAMMERS DANCE! The Sunday Night Jammers will hold their FREE monthly dance on Sunday, July 23. There is more on the Jammers below.

PARKING SPACE!  Remember, too, that there is now parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot.

AUGUST DANCES! We will be back to two dances in August: a regular contra dance on August 11 and our annual No Snow Ball Benefit Dance on August 25. We will hope to see  you there!

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, July 23.

Hello dancers:

Hot enough for you???  Couldn’t resist!

Just a reminder that there will be no Kingston dance this month.  However, get ready for August 26th when we will have our “annual” end of summer bash with Tod Whittemore, Carol Bittenson and Debbie Knight!  This is always a great dance and promises to be so again this year.  So, mark you calendars and get ready to send summer out in style.

Best wishes for a safe and happy rest of Summer ‘17.

Glenn

The 2016-17 season wraps up with another great dance:

WHEN:  Saturday, July 22, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Beth Parkes; Music: Becky Miller, Avi Randall, & Marko Packard
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Beth Parkes calls to tunes by Becky Miller (fiddle), Avi Randall (piano), and Marko Packard (guitar and flute). Come join us in our final summer fling! (We don’t dance in August; dancing in JP will resume on the second Saturday of September.)

—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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

All dances are called gender-free (Larks and Ravens).

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,

A nice night for dancing at the Concord Scout House, when the Monday Night Contra Dance hosts the rambunctious music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Larry Unger on guitar, banjo & jaw harp, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Don Veino with some lively new dances!
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale will be on display.  All items continue to be on sale for just $5!

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.

Sad News

 

From: Boston Playford [mailto:notification+kg2segea@facebookmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 12:17 PM
To: Country Dance Society, Boston Centre <34066919813@...>
Subject: [Country Dance Society, Boston Centre] Sad news: Eph Weiss passed away last night. I...

 



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Here is information received from the Tuesday Night Revival (Balkan) dance
list, which includes service information and Eph's obituary at the end.


*From Marcie Van Cleave:*

Hi All,

It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that Eph passed away last
night.

Leah Weiss called Vince O’Donnell to tell him that Leah, Sharon, and Dena
were all with him for a peaceful ending.  Charlie Pilzer was there, too.

Vince visited Eph yesterday morning, and, in Vince’s own words, said “…. it
was clear that he was basically close to dying, pretty much just holdling
on until Sharon arrived from the Faroes.”

Let’s all take a few moments today to remember Eph, our interactions with
him over the years, and how much he contributed to the vibrancy of our
communities.

He lived a good life, a long life, and leaves a remarkable legacy.  What
more can anyone hope for?

In sorrow,
Marcie


Marcie Van Cleave
Executive Director

Folk Arts Center of New England
10 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA   02180

781-438-4387 <%28781%29%20438-4387>
www.facone.org

____________________________________________

*From Barbara Zeles:*

Services for Eph will be at Levine Chapel in Brookline on Sunday at 10:00.
Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Lexington. Visitors will be
welcome at Eph's home following the burial.

http://www.dignitymemorialjewish.com/levine-chapels/en-us/index.page
https://www.lexingtonma.gov/cemetery/pages/westview-cemetery

Please share with the community.
Thanks,
Barbara
____________________________________________
Eph’s obituary can be found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/
obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186222409.

Hay, Dancers,

A great lineup for tonight's dancing at the Concord Scout House. We have Steve Zakinthos-Anderson calling to the music of Betsy Branch on fiddle, Mac Newman on guitar, banjo & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale will be on display.  All items continue to be on sale for just $5!

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.


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Oops! That is, of course, Steve Zakon-Anderson. Darn you, Autocorrect!

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> On Jul 31, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Robin Humes <robin.humes@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hay, Dancers,
> 
> A great lineup for tonight's dancing at the Concord Scout House. We have Steve Zakinthos-Anderson calling to the music of Betsy Branch on fiddle, Mac Newman on guitar, banjo & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.
>  
> The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m.).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
> 
> The Skirt & Shirt Sale will be on display.  All items continue to be on sale for just $5!
> 
> For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .
> 
> *You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.
> 
> Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on August 5th, featuring Tod Whittemore calling with the Sugar River Band.
 

 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.

 

 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 is led by Jane Orzechowski of Newport, NH. Her musical children include Francis, Russell and Sophie playing fiddle, piano and accordion. Traditional arts apprenticeship grants from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts have helped to support each of them to learn contra dance music. They’ll be joined by Peterborough’s Sarah Bauhan on whistles and flute.
 

 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.
 

 Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/events/1701195403518399/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D Sat Aug 5 · Peterborough Town House
 

Hello, Dancers,

Don’t miss our fun group of young musicians who are playing for tonight's dance at the Concord Scout House.  Our band is Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Dave Corey on banjo & mandolin, Donal Sheets on cello, guitar, &foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Alexandra Deis-Lauby, from New York City!
 
The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.


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

Chris Ricciotti will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Bruce Rosen.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

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NO SNOW BALL BENEFIT DANCE! Our next contra dance on August 25 will be our annual fund-raiser, with Lisa Greenleaf calling to a mix of music on her iPod. Admission for this dance is $10, and we will hope to see you there!

JAMMERS DANCE! The Sunday Night Jammers will hold their FREE monthly dance on Sunday, August 20. There is more on the Jammers below.

NEW PARKING SPACE! There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot.

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 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 20.

Hi, Dancers,

New England caller, Rich Sbardella, will be on hand for Monday’s dance at the Concord Scout House.  Our musicians will be Amy Larkin on fiddle and Debby Knight on piano.  Jack O'Connor is still recovering from his hiking mishap.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.


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The next Cape Ann Contra Dance will be held on *Friday, August 18* at the
Magnolia Library Community Center, 1 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, MA. This
is a change from a previously scheduled date.


The dancing starts at 8:00 PM. No experience is necessary. All dances are
taught.


There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer, dancers younger than 16
are free.


Find us at https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnContraDance and at
http://www.meetup.com/Cape-Ann-Contra-Dance/


Contact us at CapeAnnContraDance@...

Hello, Dancers,

Dave Eisenstadter calls tomorrow night’s Contra Dance to the fabulous music of Julie Metcalf on fiddle & jaw harp, Ben Leddy on banjo & guitar, and Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion.  Jack O'Connor is still recovering from his hiking mishap, but we hope to see him soon.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot.


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Hello dancers:

Summer is winding down and it’s time for our annual late summer celebration with Tod Whittemore coming to call for us.  Carol has been nursing a hand injury and may not be joining us, but Debbie is ready to go and will be accompanied by a fine guest fiddler!  Remember that the Kingston Town Hall is Air Conditioned, so we’ll be plenty comfy as we swing, stomp, step and have a generally great evening.  The specifics are as follows:

Date:  August 26, 2017
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
  
Gale, Sarah 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)

This Friday, on August 25, Rehoboth's annual No Snow Ball benefit dance will take place, with Lisa Greenleaf calling to a mix of alternative music--a unique experience that you won't want to miss!

This time, the No Snow Ball is a dance-only event. Admission is $10, and all of the funds raised will support the dance's general operations.

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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JAMMERS DANCE! The next Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held on September 10. There is more on these FREE dances below.

NEW PARKING SPACE! There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot.

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

If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@gmail.com. He will put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from this gmail address.

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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, September 10.

Here it is—the calendar for the next Challenging Contra Dance Series.  Note that we start in OCTOBER.  Come dance at the Sept 9 (Saturday) Scout House Fundraiser!

Oct 6  Nils Fredland and Elixir (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Jesse Readlynn and Owen Morrison)

Nov 3 Steve Zakon-Anderson with Emily Troll, Anna Patton and Jonathan Cannon

Dec 1 Lisa Greenleaf with Ed Howe, Cedar Stanistreet, Eric McDonald and Neil Pearlman

2018

Jan 5 George Marshall and Wild Asparagus (Becky Tracy, David Cantieni, Ann Percival and Mark Murphy)

Feb 2  Will Mentor with Dave Langford, Max Newman and Corey DiMario

Mar 2  Steve Zakon-Anderson with Eloise and Co (Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell and Andrew VanNorstrand)

April 6 Bob Isaacs and The Latter Day Lizards (Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak, Kate Barnes and Stuart Kenney)

May 4 Sue Rosen and The Moving Violations (Van Kaynor, Ron Grosslein and Eric Eid-Reiner)

The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8
Please bring soft soled shoes.  This is a Fragrance Free Event.

The Challenging Contra Dance Series is tailored to advanced dancers and will feature no-walk through dances along with 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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.

• 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, 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! 

Hello, Dancers,

David Kaynor is back!  He’ll call the Monday Contra Dance to the versatile music of Tempest, whose musicians are Tim Ball on fiddle, Chuck Abell on guitar and vocals, and Harry Aceto on bass.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale (all items now just $5), will be available on Monday night.  Dance clothing donations are welcome, too.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.


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Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on September 2nd, featuring Luke Donforth calling with Tempest.
 

 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.
 

 Dance caller 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.
 

 Tempest blends traditional tunes with inventive, progressive grooves and harmonies that draw from jazz, world music, and pop/R&B. Originally formed in 2009 by Tim Ball and Chuck Abell as a contra dance band, their repertoire has expanded to include jazz standards, blues, folk songs, Irish fiddle tunes, and more.
 

 Tempest's core band is Tim Ball on fiddle, Chuck Abell on guitar, and veteran sideman Harry Aceto (Clayfoot Strutters, Wild Asparagus) on bass. In Peterborough, the band will add Eric Metzgar on drums.
 

 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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*-Come Celebrate the Scout House at the Alternative Music Contra Fundraiser-*

Lisa Greenleaf calls for you to some rockin’ pre-recorded and edited music with expert sound by our own Dereck Kalish.
This is a fundraiser to keep this beautiful wooden floor going throughout the year. It’s a Party!

Saturday, September 9
8-11PM
At the BEAUTIFUL Concord Scout House
Admission $15/ under 21: $10

-PLUS- The Famous Dancer Goodie Basket Raffle
The Goodie Basket has tickets to Scout House Contras (Mon, Thursday, First Friday)

Need more information? Email the Scout House at info@concordscouthouse.org
A production of the Concord Scout House, inc.

Hi, Dancers,

Laura Johannes is calling the Monday Night Contra Dance this holiday Monday to the very upbeat music of Catherine Miller on fiddle, Larry Unger on guitar and banjo, and, we hope, Jack O'Connor on mandolin.  See you tomorrow!

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale (all items now just $5), will be available on Monday night.  Dance clothing donations are welcome, too.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

The 36th season of the Rehoboth contra dance gets underway this Friday at 8 p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

This is the first of THREE Rehoboth contra dances to be held this month.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

Plus, the Sunday Night Jammers will be hosting a free community dance on Sunday, September 10. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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NEW PARKING SPACE! There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot. The field will not be available when there is snowfall.

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 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 10.

The new JP contra season is starting up!

WHEN:  Saturday, Sept, 9, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller:  Chris Ricciotti; Music: Dogtown
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Come dance to calls by Chris Ricciotti and tunes by Dogtown (Becky Miller on fiddle, Norb Spencer on accordion and Avi Randall on piano). Dance to celebrate September (well, why not?)!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7:15.

All dances are called gender-free (Larks & Ravens).

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

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Please join us for our first contra dance of the season on Saturday,
September 9, 2017.

Our caller will be Paul Wilde from Providence. He will give us clear and
precise calling from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New
England. He has called throughout southern New England for almost a decade
and is in continuing demand. We are indeed fortunate to have him call for
us.

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plays Quebecois, Celtic, New England dance music. Playing for us will
members Gene Albert, Paul Lizotte and Victor Troll. Their music is sure to
delight us all.

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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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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News flash: Robin has added very cool clothing to the Shirt 'n Skirt rack.  Bring some extra cash and refresh your dancing duds!

This and more at the Alternative Music Contra Fundraiser for The Scout House

Lisa Greenleaf calls for you to some rockin’ pre-recorded and edited music with expert sound by our own Dereck Kalish.
This is a fundraiser to keep this beautiful wooden floor going throughout the year. It’s a Party!

Saturday, September 9
8-11PM
At the BEAUTIFUL Concord Scout House
Admission $15/ under 21: $10

-PLUS- The Famous Dancer Goodie Basket Raffle
The Goodie Basket has tickets to Scout House Contras (Mon, Thursday, First Friday)

Need more information? Email the Scout House at info@concordscouthouse.org
A production of the Concord Scout House, inc.
 

Hi, Dancers,

If I don’t see you tonight at the fabulous Alternative-Music Scout House Fundraiser with Lisa Greenleaf, then I will certainly see you at the Monday Night Dance!  We will have Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Scotty Leach on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin.  Our caller will be Chris Ricciotti

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale (all items now just $5), will be available on Monday night.  Dance clothing donations are welcome, too.

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Not only was the Scout House Fundraiser Contra a blast, it was also a big success. We raised $2575, all of it going to our beloved Scout House.

Heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers: Dereck, Clark, Don, Sage, John, Christine, Ron, Sandy, Bev, Nancy, Julia, Andrea and Al.  Plus the many folks stuck around to help with cleanup and closing of the hall.  It takes a community! 

Keith Murphy plays Dudley Laufman in THE DANCINGMASTER
On September 23rd at 8 P.M. at the Peterborough Town House, Peterborough, New Hampshire, and on September 24th at 7 P.M. at Next Stage Arts in Putney, Vermont, a unique music theater event takes place. The Monadnock Folklore Society, Next Stage Arts Project, and the Brattleboro Music Center jointly present THE DANCINGMASTER.
The Dancingmaster is a whimsical musical portrait of the legendary contra dance caller, Dudley Laufman. Dudley almost single-handedly provided the link between the old days of rural contradancing in the hamlets of New England, and the vibrant network of dances taking place every week throughout the United States and beyond. The words sung in the piece come, verbatim, from an interview conducted with Dudley by composer Lawrence Siegel, the latest of his acclaimed “Verbatim Projects.” The character “Dudley” is played by the great traditional musician, Keith Murphy. Becky Tracy on violin and Siegel on piano provide the musical accompaniment. Mary DesRosiers, a dancing master in her own right, has created original choreography performed by a group of traditional dancers from the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
There are two performances only, making this a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness this unique combination of music, dance and storytelling. Keith Murphy brings his warm and evocative tenor voice to the character of Dudley. Becky Tracy weaves her special sound into music inside and outside the traditional realm. Mary DesRosier’s choreography works traditional dance forms into a narrative presence in the piece. Together, these artists and the dancers achieve Larry Siegel’s vision merging traditional vocabulary with the forms of classical opera, along with his unique ability to transform spoken words into lyrics.
The Dancingmaster will appeal to fans of traditional music and dance and at the same time to audiences for musical theater and classical music. The event includes a short concert with Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy, and an actual dance with the audience will complete the evening. 
Tickets, $20 in advance, $24 at the door, are available through brownpapertickets.org 9/23 Peterborough http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/30160929/24 Putney: The Dancingmaster
  
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Hey Kids--

The Berlin Country Dance Orchestra  has been invited to play for the
Northborough Contra Dance this Saturday, September 16, from 8-11 pm.
This dance takes place at the 1st Parish UU, 40 Church St. in Northborough.

Our old friend Don Heinold will be calling.

As you well know, all dances, easily learned, are rehearsed before hand.
Please wear soft soled shoes.

Looking forward to seeing you for motion and laughs, maybe not in that order.

Thanks

Hi, Dancers,

Perfect weather for dancing this Monday night when Sue Rosen calls the Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House.  Our musicians are Eric Boodman on fiddle & foot percussion, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale is taking a short break.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Hello dancers:

Autumn begins this week and the dance season is in full swing.  Come join us this Saturday to feed your body and soul with great dancing and tunes!  And don’t forget, the Kingston Town Hall is air conditioned in case we have a late season warm spell:

Date:  September 23, 2017
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:     Dead Sea Squirrels

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

Glenn.
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Kingston, NH
603-772-5355, 770-5355(cell)
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"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined"  Lord Byron (1788-1824)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday at 8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen. 

This dance will feature a mix of contra dances and English country dances, like those that take place in South Kingstown. Here's your chance to learn more about these related dance forms!

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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NEW PARKING SPACE. There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot. The field will not be available when there is snowfall.

CARPOOLING. 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 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 22.

Hi, everyone,

The 4th Saturday dance in Cambridge (at the Cambridge Friends School) is on hiatus for the time being. We’ll send another message if and when the dance resumes. Sorry about the late notice! We’ve just discovered that several websites continued listing our dance from previous years, and we hope no one shows up to find the hall dark tonight. We appreciate your support in the past and hope to see you at the dance later in the year.

Debby and Walter
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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Happy Fall, Dancers,

Don Veino calls tomorrow's Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  There is fine music in store for you from a great group of dance musicians:  Catherine Miller on fiddle, McKinley James on cello & jaw harp, Julie Vallimont on piano & accordion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale is taking a short break.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday at 8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave Langford and Kate Barnes. 

Although it is on a 5th Friday, this is a regular contra dance for everyone to enjoy!

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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NEW PARKING SPACE. There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot. The field will not be available when there is snowfall.

CARPOOLING. 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 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 22.

There’s a JP dance this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Sept. 30, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Don Veino; Music: Josie Toney & Tim Ball
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Local caller Don Veino leads, with tunes by Josie Toney (fiddle) and Tim Ball (guitar/fiddle). Fun times in JP as always!

—Robert

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (:Larks and Ravens).

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,

Great dancing weather for the Monday Contra tomorrow night at the Concord Scout House.  Our musicians are Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Donal Sheets on cello, guitar & foot percussion, Julie Vallimont on piano & accordion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller will be Daniel Friedman.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale is taking a short break but will return next Monday.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on October 7th, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with Birl: Tad Dreis, Garrett Cameron, Samuel Foucher.
 

 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.
 

 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.
 

 Birl is a new contra dance band, formed by young musicians who regularly perform at the Monday Night Dance in Nelson, NH. 
 

 Accordionist Samuel Foucher of Harrisville was the 2012 recipient of the Johnny Trombly Scholarship, which supports and encourages young musicians interested in playing piano or other instruments for traditional New England dance music. 
 

 Multi-instrumentalist Tad Dreis is a singer-songwriter and music teacher based in Keene, NH. 
 

 Garrett Cameron is active in the Scottish, Irish, and New England traditional music scene, playing banjo uke and low whistle for contra dances and at various sessions. He also performs on other instruments, playing solo jazz saxophone and bass for dance-funk-rock bands, as well as teaching private music lessons on an array of instruments.
 

 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.
 
 https://www.facebook.com/events/504025316602605/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D OCT7 https://www.facebook.com/events/504025316602605/?ref=23&action_history=null
 Peterborough Contra Dance https://www.facebook.com/events/504025316602605/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D Saturday, October 7 at 7:30pm



 

This Friday, Nils Fredland calls for you to the driving sound of Elixir (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Jesse Readlyn and Owen Morrison) at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. We love this band! 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, Oct 6, 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. 
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 execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others—and keep “one foot on the floor”.

• 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, 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--


 

Hey kids--
Please join the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra and caller Linda Leslie on Saturday October 7 forour 1st Saturday contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
The 1870 Town Hall is still under construction so the dance will be held at the Parish Hall Gym 24 Central st.(rte 62 across from National Lumber).

It is basically one block east (closer to 495) across the square from our normal venue.
Hope this makes sense.
If you need help, please call  617-784-4137

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 First Parish Hall Gym in Berlin Ma.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $8 with a $15 max per family.

Thanks, hope to see you there.
http://www.berlin1870townhall.org/contra-dances.html

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House welcomes outstanding musicians Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Jon Cannon on guitar & foot percussion, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Rich Sbardella.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale is taking a short break but will return next Monday.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Please join us.

 

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To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday

 




Join us for a contra dance this Saturday!

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Please join us for our monthly contra dance this Saturday, October 14.

 <http://worcesterdance.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9c0cfe8e7b204045fb061d993&id=4294f6e4de&e=53ad9fcbaf> Don Veino will be calling for us. A frequent caller in Concord, Don focuses on being supportive of new dancers and including dancers of all ages and abilities. He creates opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the level of experience. Dancers can expect clear calling of the standard dances as well as new compositions

Joining him will be the band, The Cicadas. Bill Shevin (guitar), Ed Dale (bass), Rachel Panitch (fiddle), Jennifer Cooke (flute), and Tim St. Jean (mandolin) combine to give us a sound which is filled with a lot of melody and strong danceable rhythm. These first rate musicians will give us a delightful evening of contra dancing.

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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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 13, 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. 

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html <http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html>) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212 <https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212>). 


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NEW PARKING SPACE. There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot. The field will not be available when there is snowfall.

CARPOOLING. If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@... <mailto: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 <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 <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@yahoo.com <mailto: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 22.

Another JP dance approaches:

WHEN:  Saturday, October 14, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Amy Richardson-Larkin & Max Newman
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


With Linda Leslie calling and Amy Richardson-Larkin (fiddle) and Max Newman (mandolin/guitar/piano) playing, it’s sure to be a great time, so come join us for an evening of fun!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (Larks & Ravens).

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 at the Monday Contra Dance with some perfect musicians!  Held at the Concord Scout House, tomorrow night’s dance hosts Julie Metcalf on fiddle, jaw harp, and vocals, Max Newman on guitar & foot percussion, Stuart Kenney on bass and banjo, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is Dave Eisenstadter.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return next Monday.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Have we got a wonderful treat for you this evening! You'll not likely find a similar collection of French Canadian music talent at any contra dance this side of the border! Super charged just like a high voltage power line straight from Hydro Quebec are Eric Boodman (fiddle & foot percussion), Yann Falquet (accordian, guitar), Adrienne Howard (fiddle), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion), & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion). Calling the dances will be our own Don Veino (who, despite having a name that sounds Italian, has Franco Canadian heritage too!).
 

 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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.
 

 For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .
 

 
 *You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well.
 

Hello dancers:

We’re looking forward to a Spooktacular dance this Saturday!  The weather looks good for travelling, so we hope your plans include dancing in Kingston this weekend.

Date:  October 28, 2017
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:     Wild Card

  
Gale, Sarah 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)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 27, at 8 p.m. Dave Eisenstadter will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman. 

Halloween costumes are welcomed and enjoyed, but optional.

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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NEW PARKING SPACE. There is now additional parking in the field across the street, where traffic cones will mark the spot. The field will not be available when there is snowfall.

AMAZONSMILE DONATIONS. The Rehoboth Country Dance Society is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made through AmazonSmile!

CARPOOLING. 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, November 19.

We have a dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, October 28, 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.


Beloved local caller Sue Rosen calls to the tunes of  Bruce Rosen (piano & guitar) and Julie Metcalf (fiddle), and a wonderful time will be had by all who attend.

Feel free to wear a costume appropriate to the approaching holiday, if you’re so inclined.

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (Larks & Ravens).

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..

For this spoooooky pre-Halloween eve we have the bone chilling calling of Linda Leslie chased by the scary sounds from Catherine Miller (fiddle), Amy Richardson Larkin (fiddle), Larry Unger (guitar, banjo) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

Costumes are encouraged but certainly not required - come as yourself or someone/thing else entirely!

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 available at "You Pick a Price*": $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

For more information on the Monday dance series, please see http://MondayContras.com/ .

*You Pick a Price: Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, 10 or 15. We hope those who can will pay $15 so we may continue to pay our performers well. 

Hey kids--
Please join the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra and caller Tim Van Egmond on Saturday November 4 forour 1st Saturday contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
This months dance will be held at the First Parish Universalist Unitarian, 40 Church St. Northboro
If you need help, please call  617-784-4137

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 First Parish Hall Gym in Berlin Ma.  The building is 2 miles west of I495.
Admission is $8 with a $15 max per family.

Thanks, hope to see you there.

Hi-

Apparently my days as a proof reader are over.


In yesterdays note I failed to correct the driving directions at the bottomof the message.


The First Parish UU at 40 Church St. in Northborough can be reached from-
I290 exit 24 (Church St.), approximately 2 miles to the church.
Also from Route 20 turn at the Church St. traffic signal and the church is maybe400 feet on the right.



Thanks, hope to see you Saturday.

This Friday, Steve Zakon-Andeson calls for you to the driving sound of Anna Patton, Emily Troll and Jonathan Cannon at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. Exciting dancing awaits! 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, Nov 3, 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. 
Remember: It’s not how long you’ve been dancing, it’s how well you can adapt to challenging and unusual choreography, while staying friendly and welcoming.
 

This is a special invite to all our Boston area dances to come out and join
us for our very special once a year event, the Autumn Harvest Ball, now
celebrating 20 years!  Come join us for a great celebration of the autumn
harvest with dancers from all over New England.  It's a magical evening of
great music, dancing food and fun!

 

This is hosted by the Boston Gender-Free Contra dancers, and is our
re-creation of a fun and playful Victorian Dance Ball, complete with
wonderful dancing, fabulous music, dance cards,  parlor games and
entertainment.  Plus we have an amazing candle lit pot luck dinner, as well
as a decadent dessert pot luck, as a part of the program.  Bring your
favorite home-made dishes to share!

 

At the Harvest Ball, we'll will take a step back in time and dance the
history of where our modern day contra dances came from. All dances will be
taught, and will be accessible, with more challenging figures during the 2nd
half of the program.  If you are new to dancing, or want to invite new
folks, please do!  There will be something for everyone!

 

Chris Ricciotti is the ball MC along with this year's guest caller, Marcie
VanCleve from the Folk Arts Center of New England!  And of course our truly
amazing band: Spare Parts! with Bill Matthiesen on piano, Liz Stell on
flute, and Eric Buddington on fiddle.

 

We have a FABULOUS pot luck dinner, a decadent dessert pot luck!  Come in
something festive or colorful, formal, steam punk or period attire if you
like.  

 

Here are more details:

 

Saturday, November 11th, 5:00pm - 11:00pm

1st Church of Jamaica Plain - 6 Eliot Street

Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA

 

All of the details are listed on our website at:

http://lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html

 

You can reserve tickets now by sending an email to:  Ricciotti@...

Or calling Chris Ricciotti at (339) 204-7644.  Be sure to let me know how
many tickets you want, and the names of each attendee so we will have this
reserved at the door!

Volunteer help is always needed to help create the magic of the ball (and
you can use this as work exchange for reduced rate for free admission to the
ball!)  If you can help, either email our volunteer coordinator, Bob
Peterson, at BobP@... or you can sign up via our on-line
volunteer grid at:
<https://www.icloud.com/numbers/000mXXSAr0qBWncC5gRynT6Vw#Harvest_Ball_2016>
Harvest Ball On-Line Volunteer Sign Up Page

 

Not to be missed!   We hope to see you there!   Spread the word!

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (339) 204-7644



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Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on November 4th, featuring Dugan Murphy calling with Dave Langford and Karen Axelrod.
 

 Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.
 

 Fiddler Dave Langford is an experienced and versatile veteran of 20 years of playing for contra dances, weddings, parties and late night sessions. Dave combines multiple styles of fiddling with fierce energy and drive. Karen Axelrod plays piano for contra and couple dances. She is known for her lyrical, yet danceable, playing.  Dugan Murphy is a contra dance caller from Portland, ME, currently performing across the U.S. and Canada.
 

 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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Hi Dancers,

Cool dancing at the Monday Contra Dance with some first-rate musicians!  Tomorrow night’s dance at the Concord Scout House hosts Eric Boodman on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller on Monday is Ron Blechner.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return on Monday.  

Parking no longer seems to be available behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Hello everyone.  We are now one week away from our fabulous once a year
autumn celebration, and we need to get a final tally of who is planning to
come to dinner on Saturday night before the ball.  

 

If you are planning to come to the ball, send an email to: Ricciotti@...
with your name or names of your parties and how many ticket's you'd like.
This helps us to know how many places to set up for dinner.  If we don't
know you're coming, we can't plan a place for you.   Also you get reduced
rate admission at the door by reserving early.

 

For all the details of the upcoming Harvest Ball, next Saturday evening
November 11th, click on this link:  http://lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html

 

If you'd like to volunteer to help create the magic of the ball (and for a
reduced rate or free admission), email our volunteer coordinator, Bob
Peterson at BobP@... or you can sign up via our on-line
volunteer grid at:
<https://www.icloud.com/numbers/000mXXSAr0qBWncC5gRynT6Vw#Harvest_Ball_2016>
Harvest Ball On-Line Volunteer Sign Up Page

 

We look forward to having you with us to celebrate the autumn at our 20th
Annual Autumn Harvest Ball!

 

 

Chris Ricciotti

393 Union Street

Rockland, MA  02370-1729

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

Home Telephone: (781) 982-8042

Cell Phone: (339) 204-7644



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From: Gale Wood 
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 6:39 PM
To: Glenn Coppelman 
Subject: Gilmanton Dance

Hay Glenn, would you be kind enough to forward this to your email list?
Trying to reach as many dancers as possible, about change of Date and Time
Thanks,
Gale


Greetings Dancers,

This months, Gilmanton NH  Contra Dance occur on SUNDAY NOV, 12TH

At, 1:30 PM
Please DO let all of your dance friends know of the change in date and time.

(Please do not come to the hall on Saturday Night, you might  be surprised by the reception you will receive!)


This month we are proud to feature:

Paul Lizotte: Fiddle

Bruce Cobb: Fiddle

David Moore: Piano


I will be Calling, Seasonal as well as Chestnut Contras, and possibly a surprise or two...


Old Gilmanton Town Hall

1800 RT. 140

Gilmanton Ironworks


Face Book: Gilmanton NH 2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Phone 603-793-5296


See you dancing!

Thanks, Gale and Jon
On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Glenn Coppelman <gcoppelman@...> wrote:

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Dereck Kalish will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman. 

Treats for the break are always appreciated!

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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AMAZONSMILE DONATIONS. The Rehoboth Country Dance Society is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made through AmazonSmile!

CARPOOLING. 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 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 19.

FYI

 

From: Worcester Contra Dancers
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Worcester Contra Dancers
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2017 8:00 AM
To: contraken@...
Subject: Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday, November 11

 




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Joining us again will be
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gives us clear calling from his interesting repertoire of dances from all
over New England. Dereck is active in the local contra scene calling at the
MIT contra dance and recently at the New England Folk Festival.

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band: Amelia Mason (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), and Bethany Waikman
(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, played with vigor and honesty, and
dance at its heart.

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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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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For those of you who would like to attend the Harvest Ball this Saturday
evening, we still have some tickets available.  You can reserve these by
sending an email to Chris Ricciotti at:  Ricciotti@...

 

If you are already planning on attending the ball, here are some notes about
food for the dinner & dessert pot luck:

 

As you know, one of the best parts of the Harvest Ball is the food! An
"elegant potluck" to start the evening and then the decadent dessert potluck
later on. Here are some tips to help you participate in and enjoy these
tasty events:

 

For the "elegant potluck"

- Currently there is no stove or oven available in the kitchen this year, so
all dishes must be brought hot, warmed in your own crockpot, or served cold.
(If this changes, we will send out an update before the ball).

 

-If you are attending the dinner potluck, please bring dinner food to share
(enough for at least 6 people).

-Don't forget serving utensils.

-Please come with a list of ingredients (for our friends with allergies). 

-If you're stuck for an idea, consider a vegetable or protein main dish.
Starch is often the most common item at a potluck. 

 

For the dessert potluck

-If you are attending the dessert potluck, feel free to bring a dessert to
share.

-Don't forget serving utensils.

-No need to portion your dessert into servings. We'll take care of that.

 

In an effort to help avoid duplication, Bob Peterson is keeping track of
foods that people are planning to bring.  You can inform him by sending an
email to him at: bobp@...

 

You can also post this to our on line food list at:
<https://www.icloud.com/numbers/000mXXSAr0qBWncC5gRynT6Vw#Harvest_Ball_2016>
Harvest Ball Volunteer & Food Sign Up Page.  

Click on the "Menu" tab at the top of the page to enter foods you are
bringing.

 

And if anyone would like to reserve a ticket for the ball for yourself or
others, you can email Chris Ricciotti at:  Ricciotti@..., and he would
be happy to reserve this for you!

 

Thank you!

See you at the ball!

Bob Peterson and Sam Arfer

Harvest Ball Food Coordinators



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  Billy Fischer calling to Wild Card this Saturday, November 18, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the First 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/  

We had such fun with them last year that we're back to do it again!
 

 Concord Scout House Benefit Contra Dance featuring music by selected performers of renown from the group Childsplay with calling by Lisa Greenleaf. Special lighting (but no bright flashing ones) to help set the mood.
 

 Come and help support our treasured Scout House venue - we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor! Limited open seating is available for those who do not wish to dance.
 

 Admission is Pick-a-Price: Adult $15 or $20, under 22: $10 or $15. We'll gladly accept additional donations, too! Admission or donations above cash value are a deductible contribution as allowed by law (the Concord Scout House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
 

 See http://concordscouthouse.org/benefit for more information.
 

 BE SURE TO BRING SOME EXTRA CASH OR A CHECK - the Concord Cuisine Raffle is back and tickets will be on sale at this event! The Skirt and Shirt sale will also be open for shopping for lightly worn dance togs.
 

 
 PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT - SHARE THIS EVENT WITH YOUR DANCE AND MUSIC FRIENDS. Thanks!
 

 
 Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/308056689678659 https://www.facebook.com/events/308056689678659
 

 

There’s a dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, November 25, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dugan Murphy; Music: Anadama
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Dugan Murphy calls and Anadama (Amelia Mason (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), and Bethany Waickman (guitar)) plays, and what better way to work off any extra calories you may have accumulated? Come dance with us!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (Larks and Ravens).

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 a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 24, 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 be sure to bring along family members and friends to join in the fun!

Also, there is now a new way to support the Rehoboth dance! On Tuesday, November 28, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching up to $2 million of funds raised on Facebook for US nonprofits. The Rehoboth Country Dance Society (RCDS) has set up a page at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1732802880074966/. You can read more about this initiative and other ways to support the dance below.

Lastly, Charlie has sent along a message about the top 10 reasons to come to our post-Thanksgiving dance on Friday.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Rehoboth Dance This Friday
(from our affiliate in Iowa City (okay, I�m showing my age with this reference))

10. You'll have a chance to show your family and friends what contra dancing is all about.

9. Or you'll have a chance to get away from your family and friends and do something that you want to do instead of hearing the same old stories again.

8. And, in either case, newcomers (including those friends and family) can learn and old-timers can get a refresher course at the intro session at 7:30pm  (be prompt).

7. It will be cool enough that dancing will warm you up, but not so hot that you�ll need a shower at the break.

6. It's a great opportunity to burn off those calories from Thanksgiving.

5. Or add to them -- enjoy the treats by our wonderful bakers and cooks!!!

4. Think of it as an "old home day" or the annual reunion of Rehoboth dancers. If you haven't been to Rehoboth for a while, we'd love to dance with you.

3. Free Association, featuring Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Amy Larkin, will be playing.

2. Lisa Greenleaf, say no more, say no more, will be calling.

1. Where else are you going to have this much fun on a Friday night for $9?


See you soon,
Shawn


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FACEBOOK. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching up to $2 million of funds raised on Facebook for US nonprofits. The RCDS has set up a page at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1732802880074966/. Dancers can post on Facebook with a link to the fundraiser page. The maximum benefit occurs if donations are made starting at 8am on Tuesday, November 28. 

AMAZONSMILE. The RCDS is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262.

CHECK OR CASH. You can also make an end-of-year donation by check or cash. Please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Or you can make a donation at one of the dances. If requested, you will receive a written confirmation of your contribution. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made to help support the dance!

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CARPOOLING. 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 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. There will be two Jammers dances in December. A regular Sunday night dance will be held on December 10, with a potluck at 6 p.m., and a New Year's Eve dance, with treats during the midway break, will take place on Sunday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Hi Dancers,

Dance that second helping of pie away at the Monday Contra Dance with Julie Metcalf on fiddle, jaw harp, & vocals, Scotty Leach on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller on Monday is Rich Sbardella.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return on Monday.  

There is no longer any parking behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

This Friday, Lisa Greenleaf calls for you to the driving sound of Ed Howe, Cedar Stanistreet, Eric McDonald and Neil Pearlman (wow!)  at the Challenging Contra Dance Series. As always, we have fantastic sound provided by Dereck Kalish. 

-RETURN OF THE CONCORD CUISINE RAFFLE-
Three Big Winners of the Concord Cuisine Raffle will be drawn at Friday night’s Challenging Dance. The Raffle benefits the Scout House, and features gifts certificates from 40 participating restaurants, cafes, markets, ice cream stores, and more.
 
Tickets will be available at the dance, with the drawing at the end of the break, or you can get tickets on line:
http://concordscouthouse.org/pages/special-events/raffle.php
You do not have to be there to win, although two smaller prizes will be drawn for attendees of the dance. Yum!

Friday, Dec 1 at The Scout House
8-11 PM / 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. 

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

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday December 2nd

Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on December 2nd, featuring Lisa Greenleaf calling with the band Heathen Creek.

Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. Dancers are welcome to bring a partner or a group of friends but it’s not necessary – traditionally, dancers are encouraged to change partners throughout the evening.

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

A New England-based group, Heathen Creek has played around the region. They are known for their inventive compositions and exciting musical arrangements. Heathen Creek are Maia Rutman on fiddle, Mark Koyama playing mandolin and Pete Johannsen on guitar.

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. The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.

Hey kids--
Please join the Berlin Country Dance Orchestra and caller Paul Wilde on Saturday December 2 forour 1st Saturday contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
The 1870 Town Hall is still under construction so the dance will be held at the Parish Hall Gym 24 Central st.(rte 62 across from National Lumber).

It is basically one block east (closer to 495) across the square from our normal venue.
Hope this makes sense.
If you need help, please call  617-828-4256

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 First Parish Hall Gym in Berlin Ma.  The building is 2 miles west of I495 on Route 62.
Admission is $8 with a $15 max per family.

Thanks, hope to see you there.
http://www.berlin1870townhall. org/contra-dances.html

Hi Dancers,

Monday is a great night for dancing with friends at the Concord Scout House. The Monday Contra Dance hosts Eric Boodman on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller on Monday is Ron Blechner.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return on Monday.  

There is no longer any parking behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Hi Dancers,

CORRECTION:  Monday is a great night for dancing with friends at the Concord Scout House. The Monday Contra Dance hosts Rachel Panitch (fiddle), McKinley James (cello), Max Newman (guitar, foot percussion) & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion)

With Linda Leslie calling.

The Monday dance is held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2> from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://3>, with lemonade and cookies served at the break (9 p.m. <x-apple-data-detectors://4>).  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return on Monday.  

There is no longer any parking behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

Hello Dancers:

Please excuse this note if a duplication of one you’ve already received from someone else.  We’re trying to get the word out to as many folks as possible that the Dover dance scheduled for this Thursday (12/7) has been CANCELED.  Repairs at Dover City Hall are taking longer than expected and, so, it’s not available for the dance.

Not to fear, however.  If you want to see Peter, Sarah and the Lamprey River Band before January, they are headlining our Annual Seacoast Holiday dance in Kingston on December 30th!  We would love to see you there.  In the meantime, happy dancing and all the best for your Holidays!

Glenn

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

This will be the first of three opportunities to enjoy holiday cheer at the Rehoboth contra dance this month! There will be a 4th Friday dance on December 22 and a 5th Friday Holiday Dance on December 29.

Bringing treats to share at the break is always appreciated!

Also, there will also be a free Sunday Night Jammers dance this coming weekend on December 10. On Sunday, December 31, there will also be a free Jammers New Year's Eve dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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AMAZONSMILE. The RCDS is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262.

CHECK OR CASH. You can also make an end-of-year donation by check or cash. Please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Or you can make a donation at one of the dances. If requested, you will receive a written confirmation of your contribution. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made to help support the dance!

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CARPOOLING. 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 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. There will be two Jammers dances in December. A regular Sunday night dance will be held on December 10, with a potluck at 6 p.m., and a New Year's Eve dance, with treats during the midway break, will take place on Sunday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

More dancing in JP:

WHEN:  Saturday, , 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Will Mentor; Music: Max Newman, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


With Will Mentor calling and Max Newman (mandolin, guitar, piano), Scotty Leach (fiddle), and Ness Smith-Savedoff (drums) play9ing, we’ll dance the night away as winter approaches. See you all there!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (Larks & Ravens).

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.

I regret to announce that, in view of the current weather forecasts, we are cancelling tonight’s dance in Jamaica Plain.

Hope to see you all in two weeks.

--Robert

Hay Dancers,

Cool dancing weather with some cool musicians!  The Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House hosts Catherine Miller on fiddle, Eric Did-Reiner on piano, & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).  Laura Johannes is our caller.

The Concord Scout House is located at 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2>.  The dance runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the 9 p.m. break.  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale will return on Monday.  

There is no longer any parking behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

  Don Heinold calling to Worcester Folk Orchestra this Saturday, December 16, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the First 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/  

  Don Heinold calling to Worcester Folk Orchestra this Saturday, December 16, at Northboro Contra Dance. All welcome. No experience required. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the First 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/  

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is very excited to have Julie Metcalf on fiddle, jaw-harp, and vocals; Max Newman on guitar and foot percussion; Stuart Kenney on bass and banjo; and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion.  Our dance caller is Dereck Kalish.

The Concord Scout House is located at 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA <x-apple-data-detectors://2>.  The dance runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies served at the 9 p.m. break.  Beginners are very welcome—just come a little early and identify yourself to the person at the door.  All Contra dances are taught and 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 available at "You Pick a Price*”:  $5, $10 or $15. $3 after 9.

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=mAQHieCn-&enc=AZPYguwk5X38G1Q2Y-cPViA886Zlnx6Svml3AOblju1Gp3_ZQBCm7r2pi0E04E-PUm0&s=1> .

*You Pick a Price:  Suggested admission rates = adults $10, Students (age <= 22) $5, but anyone may pay either $5, $10 or $15.  We hope those who can will pay $15, so we may continue to pay our performers well.

The $5 Weekday Skirt & Shirt Sale is on hiatus until February. 

There is no longer any parking behind the former bank across the street.  Please do not ever, ever, ever park in the church lot next door.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 22, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman.

This will be the first of two remaining opportunities to celebrate the holidays at the Rehoboth contra dance this month! There will also be a 5th Friday Holiday Dance on December 29.

Bringing treats to share at the break is always appreciated!

Also, on Sunday, December 31, there will be a Jammers New Year's Eve dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. While there is no admission charge for the Jammers dances, donations are gladly accepted to help pay for upkeep and utilities. You can read more about the Sunday Night Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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AMAZONSMILE. The RCDS is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262.

CHECK OR CASH. You can also make an end-of-year donation by check or cash. Please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Or you can make a donation at one of the dances. If requested, you will receive a written confirmation of your contribution. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made to help support the dance!

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CARPOOLING. 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 link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor 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, with treats during the midway break, will take place on Sunday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Although there is no admission charge for the Jammers dances, donations are welcomed to help pay for upkeep and utilities.

The last JP dance of 2017 comes this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, December 23, 7:30-10:30 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dereck Kalish; Music: Larry Unger, Max Newman, & Julie Metcalf
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Come see out the year with calling by Dereck Kalish and tunes from Larry Unger (banjo & guitar), Julie Metcalf (fiddle), and Max Newman (mandolin, guitar, piano).  Not to be missed!

—Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $5.00-$12.00 (sliding scale). 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 (Larks & Ravens).

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.

The Rehoboth contra dance scheduled for this evening, December 22, has been canceled due to the forecast of freezing rain and icy/snowy driving conditions.

There will be two more opportunities to celebrate the holidays in Rehoboth this month!

Next Friday, on December 29, there will be a Rehoboth Holiday Contra Dance, with Linda Leslie calling and music by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

There will also be a Sunday Night Jammers dance on New Year's Eve, from 8 to midnight.

The RCDS board members send all of you our best wishes for the holidays and the New Year!

Season’s Greetings Dancers!

As you celebrate the gifts of the Season, and connect with friends and loved ones, we’re interrupting to send this short reminder that the Kingston, NH Contra Dance will take place on the 5th Saturday this month.  It’s also our Annual Seacoast Holiday Dance that gives folks the opportunity to dust off their Holiday finery and “strut” their stuff on the dance floor.  As is tradition for this dance, we will have the Lamprey River Band providing the tunes, and Peter Yarensky & Sarah Mason calling the dances.  It’s always a fun evening and we sincerely hope you will be able to join us:

Date:  December 30, 2017
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Callers:     Peter Yarensky & Sarah Mason
Band:        Lamprey River Band

  
Gale, Sarah and I wish you and yours a New Year filled with peace, happiness, health and promise!

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 Holiday Contra Dance this Friday, December 29, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Bringing treats to share at the break is always appreciated!

Also, this Sunday, December 31, there will be a Jammers New Year's Eve dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. While there is no admission charge for the Jammers dances, donations are gladly accepted. You can read more about the Sunday Night Jammers below.

See you soon,
Shawn

P.S. At this time of year and in the following months, 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 (http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html) and the Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212). 


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AMAZONSMILE. The RCDS is now a registered charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to the RCDS when you enter or click on the dance's charity link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3554262.

CHECK OR CASH. You can also make an end-of-year donation by check or cash. Please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Or you can make a donation at one of the dances. If requested, you will receive a written confirmation of your contribution. The RCDS board members are grateful for any and all donations made to help support the dance!

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CARPOOLING. 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 link: http:www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Sunday Night Jammers also sponsor 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, with treats during the midway break, will take place on Sunday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Although there is no admission charge for the Jammers dances, donations are welcomed to help pay for upkeep and utilities.

How COOL would it be to dance in AIR CONDITIONING in the Summer? We want to bring air conditioning to The Concord Scout House, Inc.!
 

 We'd planned to have a much better structured campaign ready before Congress forced our hand into rushing this out to you all now. The CSH board has been working on this for a while, including conservative return on investment modeling, HVAC engineering and system sizing, plus consideration of maintaining CSH's unique historical appearance. We were planning to present materials to support this in early 2018. We've rushed out this notice now so that folks who can benefit from the charitable deduction still available in 2017 have the opportunity to take it.
 

 Please see http://concordscouthouse.org/ac http://concordscouthouse.org/ac for more info and how you can make a contribution.
 

 Don Veino, V.P.
 Concord Scout House, Inc.

--Celebrate New Year's Contra Eve at the Concord Scout House--

Join us for the annual New Year's Eve dance party at the Concord Scout House!  Come on out for a friendly night of satisfying dancing and socializing. Yes, all dances taught.  

Lisa Greenleaf calls for you to the HOT double-fiddle music of
Julie Metcalf, Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, Eric Eid-Reiner, and Jack O’Connor

Sunday, December 31, 2017
8 PM ‘til 12:15 AM
$15 Admission; $12 for 21 and under.  Reply to this email if you’d like to volunteer for free admission.

Please bring desserts and munchies for the big 10:30 break!

Soft-soled shoes only, and kindly change out of your cold weather boots before walking on the beautiful floor.  You will appreciate having a clean floor for swinging:-)