Calendars

Albany

Contra dancing

Please watch this space for next season's events!

BGFE

English country dancing
Next event:
  1. 2008-05-13 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Donna Slonim
All events:
  1. 1969-12-31 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Johanna Bobrow
  2. 2006-11-14 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Graham Christian calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, & Johanna Bobrow
  3. 2006-11-28 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Chris Ricciotti calls, with music by recorded music
  4. 2006-12-12 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Christine Robb calls, with music by Ken Allen, Ron Dann, & Johanna Bobrow
  5. 2006-12-26 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Jonathan Gilbert
  6. 2007-01-09 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Christine Robb calls, with music by recorded music
  7. 2007-01-23 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen & Johanna Bobrow
  8. 2007-01-30 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Experienced Dance
    Graham Christian calls, with music by Ken Allen, Ron Dann, & Jonathan Gilbert
  9. 2007-02-13 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Anniversary Dance and Valentines day celebration
    Michael Cicone calls, with music by Ken Allen & Dave Langford
  10. 2007-02-27 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann & Donna Slonim
  11. 2007-03-13 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Christine Robb calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, & Jonathan Gilbert
  12. 2007-03-27 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ronn Dann, & Johanna Bobrow
  13. 2007-04-10 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Graham Christian calls, with music by Ken Allen & Ron Dann
  14. 2007-04-24 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Johanna Bobrow, & Jonathan Gilbert
  15. 2007-05-08 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Ron Dann
  16. 2007-05-22 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Graham Christian calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Johanna Bobrow
  17. 2007-05-29 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dance for Experienced Dancers
    Christine Robb & Chris Ricciotti calls, with music by Recorded Music
  18. 2007-06-12 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, Johanna Bobrow
  19. 2007-06-26 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Graham Christian calls, with music by Ken Allen
  20. 2007-07-10 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Donna Slonim
  21. 2007-07-24 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Last dance of 2006-2007 season - dances resume Sept 11, 2007
    Christine Robb calls, with music by Ken Allen, Johanna Bobrow, Ron Dann
  22. 2007-09-11 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Fall season starts - 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays
    Christine Robb calls, with music by Ken Allen
  23. 2007-09-25 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Daniel Pentlarge Memorial Dance
    Michael Cicone calls, with music by Jacqueline Schwab & Dave Langford
  24. 2007-10-09 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Ken Allen
  25. 2007-10-23 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dean Allemang calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Johanna Bobrow
  26. 2007-10-30 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dance for Experienced Dancers
    Michael Cicone calls, with music by Recorded Music
  27. 2007-11-13 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, Donna Slonim
  28. 2007-11-27 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Johanna Bobrow, Ray Salvo
  29. 2007-12-11 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Last dance of 2007, next dance is January 8, 2008
    Sue Rosen calls, with music by Jean Monroe & Ron Dann
  30. 2008-01-08 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Rick Mohr
  31. 2008-01-22 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: 12th Anniversary of this Dance series
    Graham Christian calls, with music by Peter Barnes, Dave Langford
  32. 2008-01-29 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dance for Experienced Dancers
    Christine Robb calls, with music by Recorded Music
  33. 2008-02-12 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Ken Allen
  34. 2008-02-26 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, Johanna Bobrow
  35. 2008-03-11 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Christine Robb calls, with music by Ken Allen
  36. 2008-03-25 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, & Jonathan Gilbert
  37. 2008-03-29 from 19:00:00 to 23:00:00: Special Contra Dance / English Country Dance / Gays for Patsy Fund Raising Dance
    Chris Ricciotti (Contras), Michael Cicone (English), TBA (2-step) calls, with music by Roberta Sutter (keyboard), Debby Knight (keyboard), Amy Cann (fiddle), Carol Bittenson (fiddle)
    A Benefit Dance to help keep our Dance Floor Refurbished - Sponsored by JP Contra, JP English and Gays for Patsy! Great music and Callers! Fun time for all!!
  38. 2008-04-08 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Jonathan Gilbert
  39. 2008-04-22 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Johanna Bobrow
  40. 2008-04-29 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dance for Experienced Dancers
    Michael Cicone calls, with music by Jacqueline Schwab, Dave Langford, & Peter Barnes
    Special Birthday Celebration Dance for Dean Allemang
  41. 2008-05-13 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Donna Slonim
  42. 2008-05-27 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Graham Christian calls, with music by recorded music
  43. 2008-06-10 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Michael Cicone calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Johanna Bobrow, Jonathan Gilbert
  44. 2008-06-24 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Johanna Bobrow
  45. 2008-07-08 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Linda Leslie calls, with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Jonathan Gilbert
  46. 2008-07-22 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Christine Robb calls, with music by Ken Allen
  47. 2008-09-09 from 19:30:00 to 22:00:00: Dance Season Resumes on 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays

BU

Modern Square Dancing
Next event:
  1. 2008-05-11: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Terri Sherrer calls
    Mother's Day!
All events:
  1. 2007-04-272007-04-28: New England Square & Round Dance Convention
    Various calls
  2. 2007-05-242007-05-28: IAGSDC Annual Convention - Red Rocks & Purple Mountains
    A Multitude calls
    NO BOSTON UNCOMMONS THIS WEEK - WE'RE OFF TO DENVER! Have a nice Memorial Day Weekend!
  3. 2007-09-23: 4 - 5 p.m. A2 / 5 - 7 p.m. Alternating Mainstream & Plus
    Bill Ackerman calls
    FREE introductory dance is coming October 14!
  4. 2007-12-230000-00-00: No dancing this week - Come back next year, refreshed and ready to dance.
    calls
    Epiphany school is closed for Christmas
  5. 2007-12-30: Dancing at Ginda Fisher's House
    Sean Crist calls
    Mostly Plus Dancing from 2-5, followed by a pot-luck supper
  6. 2008-01-06: 4 - 5 p.m. A1 Class begins / 5 - 7 p.m. Alternating A1 Class & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls, with music by Eric's Computer
    Welcome back to dancing in 2008
  7. 2008-01-13: 4 - 5p.m. A1 Class / 5 - 7p.m. Alternating A1 class and plus tips
    Terri Sherrer calls
  8. 2008-01-20: 4 - 5 p.m. A1 class / 5 - 7 p.m. Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls, with music by Eric's Computer
  9. 2008-01-27: 4 - 5 p.m. A1 class / 5 - 7 p.m. Floor level Tips
    Sean Crist calls
  10. 2008-02-03: 4 - 5 p.m. A1 Class / 5 - 7 p.m. Floor level tips
    Eric Mulder calls, with music by Eric's Computer
    FREE Introduction to Square Dancing is coming February 24th!
  11. 2008-02-10: 4 - 5 p.m. A1 class / 5 - 7 p.m Floor level Tips
    Bill Ackerman calls
  12. 2008-02-17: Sorry, NO DANCING THIS SUNDAY

    The Epiphany School will be closed. Join us on Feb 24th for Fun Night!
  13. 2008-02-24: Fun Night - Introduction to Modern Western Square Dancing
    Eric Mulder calls
  14. 2008-03-02: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Terri Sherrer calls
  15. 2008-03-09: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls, with music by Eric's Computer
    Daylight Savings time begins!
  16. 2008-03-16: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Sean Crist calls
  17. 2008-03-23: Easter Dancing at the Epiphany School
    Sherri Terrer calls
    Advanced from 4-5, Class and club tips 5-7
  18. 2008-03-30: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Paul Cote calls
  19. 2008-04-06: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls
  20. 2008-04-13: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Ken Ritucci calls
  21. 2008-04-20: No dancing, the Epiphany School is closed. Come back next week
    TBA calls
    Ken Ritucci's C-1 blast class also this weekend.
  22. 2008-04-27: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls
    Both NEFFA and NESRDC also occur this weekend, Friday afternoon through Sat or Sun
  23. 2008-05-04: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder calls, with music by Eric's Computer
  24. 2008-05-11: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Terri Sherrer calls
    Mother's Day!
  25. 2008-05-18: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream Class & Floor level Tips
    Nasser Shukayr calls
  26. 2008-05-25: Epiphany School closed, but we might dance elsewhere.
    ?? calls
    Check back in May for updates.
  27. 2008-06-01: 4 - 5 p.m. Advanced / 5 - 7 p.m Alternating Mainstream & Floor level Tips
    Eric Mulder, Terri Sherrer, and Sean Crist calls
    Last dance of our regular season. But keep an eye out for dancing other club activities during the summer.
  28. 2008-09-122008-09-14: Make Waves for Ducklings
    Sandie Bryant & Andy Shore calls
    Stayed tuned for more details!

EastCamp

Contras, English country dancing, and more
Next event:
  1. 2008-10-242008-10-26: Fall 2008 Gender role free dance camp @ Becket-Chimney Corners
    Lisa Greenleaf (Contras), Michael Cicone (English), Art Sullivan (two-stepping) calls, with music by The Groovemongers
All events:
  1. 2007-05-112007-05-13: Spring 2007 Dance Camp @ Camp Woodstock, CT
    Linda Leslie (Contras), Graham Christian (English), and Art Sullivan (2-step) calls, with music by The Moving Violations
  2. 2007-10-192007-10-21: Fall 2007 gender-role-free dance camp @ Becket-Chimney Corners
    Chris Ricciotti (Contras), Michael Cicone (English), TBA (something else) calls, with music by KGB (Julie King, Claude Ginsburg, and Dave Bartley)
  3. 2008-05-022008-05-04: Spring 2008 Dance Camp @ Camp Woodstock, CT
    Tony & Beth Parkes (Contras, Squares, and Intl.); Graham Christian (English) calls, with music by Dark Carnival - Peter Barnes (piano, flute) , Mary Lea (fiddle, viola), Lise Brown (flute, sax)
  4. 2008-10-242008-10-26: Fall 2008 Gender role free dance camp @ Becket-Chimney Corners
    Lisa Greenleaf (Contras), Michael Cicone (English), Art Sullivan (two-stepping) calls, with music by The Groovemongers

JP

Contra dancing
Next event:
  1. 2008-05-10 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Spring Dance Party: A special evening of Contra and English Country Dances!
    Michael Cicone - English Country Dancing & Sarah Gregory Smith - Contras & Sqs calls, with music by Bill Smith & Friends: Bill Smith- Bango & Mandolin, Beth Murray- Piano, Vince O'Donnell- Fiddle & Robin Kynoch- Penny Whistle
    Come welcome in the Equinox at our annual Spring Dance Party - a lovely mix of Contra Dances & English Country Dances!
All events:
  1. 2006-11-11 from 14:00:00 to 23:00:00: 9th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball (note: New Dances added to this year's program!)
    Chris Ricciotti w/guest callers Susan DeGuardiola, Linda Leslie & Bob Golder calls, with music by The Fabulous SPARE PARTS with Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute & Eden MacAdam-Somer on Fiddle!
    A special once a year ball that recreates a Victorian Ball program, New England Style! A unique and wonderful evening of golden memories, NOT TO BE MISSED!!
  2. 2006-11-25 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Thanksgiving Contra Dance Party!
    Barb Kirchner calls, with music by Gift of the Marcii (the Marcus Family Band!)
    Join us for the return of Barb Kirchner & Gift of the Marcii" who will provide a rhythmic fun energetic evening of music & dance to work off Thanksgiving!
  3. 2006-12-09 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Holiday Dance Party!
    Laura Johannes calls, with music by Spank Me! (Roberta Sutter - Piano; Amy Richardson-Larkin - Fiddle)
  4. 2006-12-30 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Pre-New Year's Eve Bash!
    Linda Leslie calls, with music by The Brazen Hussies! with Roberta Sutter, piano & Cathy Mason, Fiddle
    Check back soon for details of this exciting event!
  5. 2007-01-13 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Contras & Squares with a Canadian Maritime Style!
    Bill Olson calls, with music by Ti' Acadie: Pam Weeks - fiddle & mountain dulcimer; Jim Joseph - Button accordion banjo, mandolin, feet, percussion; Bill Olson - Guitar
  6. 2007-01-27 from 14:00:00 to 17:30:00: AFTERNOON EXPERIENCED LEVEL CONTRA DANCE!
    Linda Leslie! (Lisa Greenleaf orig. scheduled) calls, with music by The GROOVEMONGERS with: C. W. Abbott - Mandolin and Guitar; Jane Knoeck - Accordion; Rebecca McCallum on Fiddle & Mark Hellenberg
    Hot HOT HOTT Experienced Level Contras this afternoon with Linda Leslie and the GROOVEMONGERS!!
  7. 2007-01-27 from 18:00:00 to 19:15:00: Potluck Dinner

    Following the afternoon experienced level contra dance, come join us for a delightful potluck dinner for all!
  8. 2007-01-27 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Tony Parkes! calls, with music by Dogtown! (Becky Miller (fiddle, piano), Tom Randall (piano, guitar, mandolin), and Norb Spencer (accordion)
  9. 2007-02-10 from 17:00:00 to 23:00:00: Special Valentine's Contra Dance Party!!
    Susan de Guardiola - Valentines Couple Dances & Chris Ricciotti - Contras & Sqs calls, with music by Grande Bois!
    Susan DeGuardiola will teach a special Couple Dance workshop for Valentines Day, followed by a fun and lovely evening of contra dances! Not to be missed!
  10. 2007-02-24 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Lynn Ackerson (returning again from San Franciso!) calls, with music by Heathen Creek: Pete Johannsen-Guitar; Mark Koyama-Mandolin; Maia Rutman-Fiddle
  11. 2007-03-10 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Bob Issacs calls, with music by Dogtown! (Becky Miller (fiddle, piano), Tom Randall (piano, guitar, mandolin), and Norb Spencer (accordion)
  12. 2007-03-24 from 14:00:00 to 17:30:00: AFTERNOON EXPERIENCED LEVEL CONTRA DANCE!
    Linda Leslie calls, with music by Amy Larkin - Fiddle & Debbie Knight - Piano
    We have a fabulous line up for today, starting with an Experience Level Contra Dance w/Linda Leslie, followed by Potluck and Evening Dance! Join in the fun!
  13. 2007-03-24 from 17:30:00 to 19:15:00: Community Dancer's Pot Luck Dinner

    Come join us for a delightful meal! Bring some food to share and join us for a community dinner before the evening dance!
  14. 2007-03-24 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: FUN Evening Community Dance Party - Open to all!
    Bob Golder calls, with music by White Squall with: Andrew Grover, fiddle; Ned Quist, guitar & Alice Pace, percussion
    We have a great evening planned, with Bob Golder calling our Evening Community Dance Party and White Squall from RI with more hot tunes!
  15. 2007-04-07 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Spring Dance Party: A special evening of Contra and English Country Dances!
    Michael Cicone - English Country Dancing & Sue Rosen - Contras & Squares calls, with music by Bruce Rosen - Piano & lydia ievins - Fiddle
    Our tradition of a Spring English and Contra Dance evening continues this year with Michael Cicone calling English dances & Sue Rosen calling Contras & Squares
  16. 2007-04-28 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Sarah Gregory-Smith calls, with music by Bill Smith and Friends - check back soon for full band line up!
    More details soon on this upcoming dance!
  17. 2007-05-05 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Hot High Energy Community Contra Dance Party!
    Lisa Greenleaf! calls, with music by BAD Band: Bruce Rosen - Piano, Amy Larkin - Fiddle, & David Titus - Fiddle
    Oh Man - Have we got a HOT dance tonight! The fabulous LISA GREENLEAF and the BAD BAND combine together for what is sure to be a HOT HIGH ENERGY CONTRA DANCE!
  18. 2007-05-26 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Memorial Day Weekend Dance Party
    Linda Leslie calls, with music by John Cote - Guitar & Ed Howe - Fiddle
    Fun Dancing this holiday weekend, with lovely LINDA LESLIE calling along with the hot Rythmic Sounds of John Cote and Ed Howe!
  19. 2007-06-09 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Gay Pride Contra Dance Party!
    Dean Allemang calls, with music by Spank Me! (Roberta Sutter - Piano; Amy Richardson-Larkin - Fiddle)
  20. 2007-06-23 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Tony Parkes! calls, with music by Dogtown! (Becky Miller (fiddle, piano), Tom Randall (piano, guitar, mandolin), and Norb Spencer (accordion)
    Back again is another favorite combo of our community, the lovely smooth combo of Tony Parkes as caller and Dogtown!
  21. 2007-07-21 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: A Mid Summer's Eve Dance Exclusive!
    Chris Ricciotti calls, with music by Barb Kirchner - Piano, Janie Rothfield - Fiddle & Banjo, Phil Pitha - Accordion
    Chris Ricciotti - the Queen Mum of Gender-Free contra dancing, and a talented group of fabulous musicians await you for this weekend's Summer Dance!
  22. 2007-09-08 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Sue Rosen calls, with music by Bruce Rosen - Piano & Guitar, Jessie Gagne-Hall - fiddle and cello, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins - fiddle
    We have a powerhouse combo to start off our new season as Sue Rosen, caller teams up with musicians: Bruce Rosen, Jessie Gagne-Hall, & Ethan Hazzard-Watkins!!
  23. 2007-09-22 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Hot Southern Style Contras & Squares!
    Chris Ricciotti calls, with music by Rhythm Method String Band with: Paul Boyd, Cathy Mason, Dedo Norris, Larry Unger, Erica Weiss
    Chris Ricciotti - Queen Mum of Gender-Free Contra & Square dancing teams up with the Hot Southern String Band - Rhythm Method String Band!!
  24. 2007-10-13 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Dan Pearl calls, with music by Carol Bittenson - Fiddle, Debby Knight - Piano, Walter Lenk - Mandocello
    A fun evening of great calling and local musicians for the cool days of Autumn!
  25. 2007-11-10 from 17:00:00 to 23:00:00: 10th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball
    Chris Ricciotti - (MC) w/ historical dance notes by John Burrows & Sylvia Miskoe calls, with music by Spare Parts (with Bill Matthiesen - Piano, Liz Stell - Flute and Frank Orsini - Fiddle)
    Chris Ricciotti & John Burrows warmly invite you to attend our 10th annual Victorian era ball - "An evening of Golden Memories"
  26. 2007-11-24 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Thanksgiving Contra Dance Party!
    Nils Fredland calls, with music by Gift of the Marcii (the Marcus Family Band!) - with Aaron Marcus - Piano, Andrew Marcus - accordion & doumbek, Peggy Marcus - bodhran, washboard & dulcimer
    We have a special Thanksgiving TREAT planned for this evening with TWO favorites of our dance community - Nils Fredland & Gift of the Marcii!
  27. 2007-12-08 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Holiday Dance Party!
    Sue Rosen calls, with music by Phantom Power (includes: Bruce Rosen (piano) & Lissa Schneckenberger (Fiddle) & Corey DiMario (Bass)
    HOT HIGH ENERGY CONTRAS & SQUARES with 2 great favorites of our dance community - Sue Rosen and the hot music of PHANTOM POWER!!
  28. 2007-12-29 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Pre-New Year's Eve Bash!
    Bob Golder calls, with music by White Squall with: Andrew Grover, fiddle; Ned Quist, guitar & Alice Pace, percussion
    Hey we have a GREAT Combo for this evening's Dance! Come celebrate New Year's Eve with Bob Golder and White Squall! Sure to be GREAT FUN!
  29. 2008-01-12 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Tony Parkes calls, with music by Loco Mojo! (Shirley White - Fiddle, Amy Larkin - Fiddle & Linda Henry - Piano)
    We have a winter dance party in store, the wonderful calling of Tony Parkes, along with the musical delights of Loco Mojo! Not to be missed!
  30. 2008-01-26 from 14:00:00 to 23:00:00: AFTERNOON EXPERIENCED LEVEL CONTRA DANCE, POT LUCK AND EVENING CONTRA DANCE!
    Lisa Greenleaf! - Aftn.Experienced Contras and Linda Leslie - Evening Contras calls, with music by Nortorious (Parts 1 and 2!) Larry Unger - Guitar & Banjo, Eden MacAdam Somer - Fiddle for the afternoon, PLUS C.W. Abbot for the evening dance!!!
    Come join us for this HOT high energy dance event. Potlock at begins at 6:00pm. Beginners welcome at evening dance.
  31. 2008-02-09 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Valentine's Contra Dance Party!
    Beth Parkes calls, with music by Debbie Knight (piano) & Carol Bittenson (Fiddle)
    LOVE - it's a wonderful thing to share! Come and experience the love and joy of contra dancing at our Valentine's Day Contra Dance Party!
  32. 2008-02-23 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party! (w/Russian Ballroom Dance Workshop)
    Marianne Taylor calls, with music by Lift Ticket with Rex Blazer - Fiddle, Seth Houston - Funky Keyboards & Guitar and C.W. Abbot - Mando & Electric Mando)
    Marianne Taylor will lead this evening's contra dance, and teach a workshop on fun and lively Russian Ballroom Dances before the evening contra dance!
  33. 2008-03-08 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Nils Fredland calls, with music by Locomojo! (Shirley White - Fiddle, Amy Larkin - Fiddle & Linda Henry - Piano)
    Nils is BACK! And so is Locomojo! This means a FUN FILLED and lively evening of great music and dancing pleasure!
  34. 2008-03-22 from 14:00:00 to 23:00:00: AFTERNOON EXPERIENCED LEVEL CONTRA DANCE, POT LUCK AND EVENING CONTRA DANCE!
    Linda Leslie (afternoon experienced contras) & Bob Golder (evening dance party) calls, with music by Perpetual Motion with Ed Howe (fiddle & percussion) & John Cote (guitar, mandolin and foot percussion)
    Wake up the Spring with a FULL DAY of Gender-Free Contra Dancing! Afternoon experienced Contras with Linda, a pot luck open to all, and then Contras with Bob!!
  35. 2008-03-29 from 19:00:00 to 23:00:00: Special Contra Dance / English Country Dance / Gays for Patsy Fund Raising Dance
    Chris Ricciotti (Contras), Michael Cicone (English), Art Sullivan (2-step) calls, with music by Roberta Sutter (keyboard), Debby Knight (keyboard), Amy Cann (fiddle), Carol Bittenson (Fiddle)
    A Benefit Dance to help keep our Dance Floor Refurbished - Sponsored by JP Contra, JP English and Gays for Patsy! Great music and Callers! Fun time for all!!
  36. 2008-04-12 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Hot High Energy Community Contra Dance Party!
    Lisa Greenleaf! calls, with music by Debbie Knight - Piano, Walter Lenk - Mandolin, David Titus - Fiddle, Jim Guiness - Saxaphone & Clarinet
    Wow! Some Deal! The HOT calling of LISA GREENLEAF and a great hot Boston area band to join her! This is one dance you can't miss!
  37. 2008-05-10 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Spring Dance Party: A special evening of Contra and English Country Dances!
    Michael Cicone - English Country Dancing & Sarah Gregory Smith - Contras & Sqs calls, with music by Bill Smith & Friends: Bill Smith- Bango & Mandolin, Beth Murray- Piano, Vince O'Donnell- Fiddle & Robin Kynoch- Penny Whistle
    Come welcome in the Equinox at our annual Spring Dance Party - a lovely mix of Contra Dances & English Country Dances!
  38. 2008-05-24 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Evening Community Dance Party!
    Bob Golder calls, with music by White Squall with: Andrew Grover, fiddle; Ned Quist, guitar & Alice Pace, percussion
    They were here earlier this year, and now they are back again! Bob Golder and White Squall!! Great Combo of hot music and dances!!
  39. 2008-06-14 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Gay Pride Contra Dance Party!
    Dean Allemang calls, with music by "SPANK ME!" with Roberta Sutter - Piano, Amy Larkin - Fiddle!
    Ooooo - Wheeee!!! Folks, have we got a special treat for you all for Gay Pride! Returning again are our favorites for Gay Pride: Dean Allemang and SPANK ME!!
  40. 2008-06-28 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Community Dance
    Linda Leslie calls, with music by Dogtown! with Becky Miller on Fiddle & Piano, Tom Randall on Piano & Guitar and Norb Spencer on Accordion.
    Join us for our season closer, with the FABULOUS LINDA LESLIE and the melodic musical sounds of DOGTOWN!!
  41. 2008-07-26 from 19:30:00 to 23:00:00: Summer Dance Party!
    TBA calls, with music by TBA
    Check Back Soon for more details on this upcoming dance!

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Contra dancing
Next event:
  1. 2008-05-09: Contra Dance Extraordinaire
    Tori Barone calls, with music by Brazen Hussies
All events:
  1. 2008-01-11: Tom Toomey calls, with music by The Gift of the Marcii
  2. 2008-02-08: Contra Dance Party
    Donna Hunt calls, with music by Fingerplay
  3. 2008-03-14: Contra Your Shamrock Off
    Ridge Kennedy calls, with music by The Reel Spiel
  4. 2008-04-11: Contra Dance Party
    Melanie Axel-Lute calls, with music by Chelsea String Band
  5. 2008-05-09: Contra Dance Extraordinaire
    Tori Barone calls, with music by Brazen Hussies
  6. 2008-06-13: Contra Pride Dance
    Dean Allemang calls, with music by Off N Ensemble
    Put your best rainbow forward
  7. 2008-07-11: Bob Isaacs calls, with music by TBA
    We have AC!! Don't sweat it
  8. 2008-08-08: Ted Crane calls, with music by TBA
    We got AC!! Don't sweat it.
  9. 2008-09-12: Tom's Annual Birthday Contra Dance
    Tom Toomey calls, with music by The Flying Romanos
  10. 2008-10-10: Carl Levine calls, with music by Squeezology
  11. 2008-11-14: Dave Colestock calls, with music by TBA
  12. 2008-12-12: TBA calls, with music by TBA

QSCD

Contra dancing

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SF

Contra dancing
Next event:
  1. 2008-05-17: Mavis McGaugh calls, with music by The KJammers
All events:
  1. 2006-11-18: San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance
    Mavis McGaugh calls, with music by Ray Bierl (fiddle), Maxine Gerber (banjo) & Alan Sunake (guitar)
  2. 2006-12-09: We're invading the BACDS English Country Dance!
    Lise Dyckman calls, with music by HMS Society Band
  3. 2007-01-20: San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance
    Karen Fontana calls, with music by The Fiddlerats
  4. 2007-02-04: Intro to Gender-Role-Free Contra Dance Workshop
    Erik Hoffman teaches & calls, with music by Erik Hoffman on fiddle
    San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance
  5. 2007-02-17: San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance
    Dean Allemang calls, with music by Kathrine Gardner, David Brown & Lewis Santer (afternoon) and Flower & McClaren (evening)
    Experienced Contra Dance (3:00-5:30), Potluck Dinner (6:00-7:15) and Evening Contra Dance (7:30-10:30)
  6. 2007-03-17: Erik Hoffman calls, with music by Karen Heil, Dan Kluger & Ed Rudolph
  7. 2007-04-05: Scorching hot talent from New England!
    Linda Leslie calls, with music by The Moving Violations
  8. 2007-04-21: 3rd Anniversary Dance!
    Dean Allemang calls, with music by The Roadoilers
  9. 2007-05-19: Tom Toomey calls, with music by Crockett's Honeymoon
  10. 2007-06-30: Post-Pride celebration!
    Karen Fontana calls, with music by Karen Heil, Dan Kluger & Bill Foss
  11. 2007-09-08: Mavis McGaugh calls, with music by The Fiddlerats
    Experienced Contra Dance (3:30-6:00), Potluck Dinner (6:00-7:15) and Evening Contra Dance (7:30-10:30)
  12. 2007-09-22: Karen Fontana calls, with music by Amy Hofer, Dan Kluger & friends
  13. 2007-10-21: Frederick Park calls, with music by 3 O'Clock Shadow
  14. 2007-11-03: Dean Allemang calls, with music by The Repercussions
  15. 2007-11-17: Susan Petrick calls, with music by Suzy's Floozies
  16. 2007-12-09: Erik Hoffman calls, with music by The Groovemongers
  17. 2008-01-12: Special Santa Cruz dance!
    Karen Fontana calls, with music by The Crabapples
  18. 2008-01-19: Dean Allemang calls, with music by The Raggedy Annes
  19. 2008-02-02: Mavis McGaugh calls, with music by Flashpoint
  20. 2008-02-16: Erik Hoffman calls, with music by The Knuckle Knockers
  21. 2008-03-13: Lynn Ackerson calls, with music by The Moving Violations
  22. 2008-04-19: 4th Anniversary Dance!
    Karen Fontana calls, with music by Swing Farm
  23. 2008-05-17: Mavis McGaugh calls, with music by The KJammers
  24. 2008-06-07: Laura Johannes calls, with music by Southern Exposure (afternoon) & Swing Farm (evening)
    Experienced Contra Dance (3:30-6:00), Potluck Dinner (6:00-7:15) and Evening Contra Dance (7:30-10:00)
  25. 2008-06-21: Susan Petrick calls, with music by Flower and McLaren

WestCamp

Contras, English country dancing and more
Next event:
  1. 2009-04-032009-04-05: A weekend of dance amid the California redwoods!
    Carol Ormand calls, with music by The Figments
All events:
  1. 2009-04-032009-04-05: A weekend of dance amid the California redwoods!
    Carol Ormand calls, with music by The Figments

WestMA

Contra dancing

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