Coming:
Sat, Oct 4, 2008
7:30 to 11:00 pm· A great dance for new & experienced dancers w/Bob Golder & Walter Lenk & Friends
Bob Golder calls with music by Walter Lenk & Friends (including Walter Lenk - Mando Cello, Debby Knight - Piano, Carol Bittenson - Fiddle and friends!)
Bring along some NEW FOLKS and come join in the fun of this evening's dance with Bob Golder & Walter Lenk and Friends!

Boston Gay and Lesbian Contra Dancers

[Frog playing mandolin] Live Music Most Dances.
No Partner Necessary.
Learn to Dance couple
[Dancing couples: same sex, naturally]
All Dances Taught.

Beginners Encouraged To Come Early.
For Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & Friends.

Volunteerism! Please see our new Volunteer Jobs page!

General Information -unless stated otherwise for the event
Dance Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian-Universalist), corner of Centre and Eliot Streets (at the monument), Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.

Directions: MapQuest or text.
Time: 7:30-11:00
Admission: For regular evening dances: $10. Students are $6. Children under 12 get in free. For afternoon workshops and advanced dances: $10. Pay less if you can't afford it. Coupon books: $40, good for five admissions*. Second dance free cards: newcomers can come again and dance free*. (*except special dances).

Schedule -showing events remaining this season
Sat, Oct 4, 20087:30 to 11:00 pm· A great dance for new & experienced dancers w/Bob Golder & Walter Lenk & Friends
Bob Golder calls with music by Walter Lenk & Friends (including Walter Lenk - Mando Cello, Debby Knight - Piano, Carol Bittenson - Fiddle and friends!)
Bring along some NEW FOLKS and come join in the fun of this evening's dance with Bob Golder & Walter Lenk and Friends!
Sat, Oct 18, 20087:30 to 11:00 pm· Evening Community Dance with Tony Parkes and the incredible Rumblestrip
Tony Parkes calls with music by Rumblestrip! including: Liza Constable- Feet Guitar & Vocals; Nat Hewitt – Fiddle & Guitar; Glen Loper - mandolin, banjo, drum)
Sat, Nov 8, 20085:00 to 11:00 pm· 11th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball
Chris Ricciotti (MC & Prompter for the evening ball) calls with music by The Fabulous SPARE PARTS with Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute & Eden MacAdam-Somer on Fiddle!
Chris Ricciotti & John Burrows warmly invite you to our 11th annual Victorian era ball - "An evening of Golden Memories" - A speical event not to be missed!
Sat, Nov 29, 20087:30 to 11:00 pm· Thanksgiving Party
Laura Johannes calls with music by TBA (check back again soon for updates!)
Work off some of that food this weekend with the FABULOUS calling of Laura Johannes! More details to follow soon.
Sat, Dec 13, 20087:30 to 11:00 pm· Holiday Dance Party!
Sue Rosen! calls with music by The BVD's! (including: "B" for Bruce Rosen - Piano & Guitar, "V" for Vince O'Donnell - Fiddle & "D" for Dave Titus - Fiddle)
Woo hoo! The holidays are here, Let's celebrate with the dynamic high energy dances of Sue Rosen and the fabulous hot music of the BVD's! A real Treat!
Sat, Dec 27, 20087:30 to 11:00 pm· Pre New Year's Holiday Bash!
TBA (check back soon for updates!) 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
Before the Ball Drops on New Years Eve, come have a ball with us with the GREAT music of Gift of the Marcii! More details coming soon!
Sat, Jan 10, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Hot Contras & Squares with Lisa Greenleaf and the FABULOUS LOCOMOJO
The FABULOUS Lisa Greenleaf!! calls with music by LOCOMOJO (with Shirley White - Fiddle, Amy Larkin - Fiddle &
We are gonna start of the New Year with a BANG! We have a BIG TREAT for everyone: Lisa Greenleaf and Locomojo!
Sat, Jan 24, 20092:00 to 11:00 pm· 20th Anniversary Dance Celebration of the Jamaica Plain Contra Dancers!
Bob Golder, Linda Leslie, Beth & Tony Parkes & Chris Ricciotti. calls with music by DOGTOWN, HEATHEN CREEK, GROOVEMONGERS, and special guests!!!
DANCE ALL DAY! DANCE ALL NIGHT! POTLUCK IN BETWEEN! Come and join us for the fabulous celebration of 20 years of gender-free contra dancing in Jamaica Plain!
Sat, Feb 14, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Valentines Day Contra & Square Dance Party!
Beth Parkes calls with music by Perpetual Motion!!
Wear your Red, and spread the LOVE of contra dancing and join us for this special dance in honor of St. Valentine's Day!
Sat, Feb 28, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Evening Community Dance
Linda Leslie calls with music by TBA
Linda Leslie, one of our favorite callers, is joining us this evening for our late February dance! (come back soon for more information!)
Sat, Mar 14, 20092:00 to 11:00 pm· Experienced Level dance in the afternoon, pot luck & Community Dance at night.
Afternoon Experienced Level Dance: Lisa Greenleaf; Evening Dance: Sue Rosen calls with music by Afternoon Dance: The Brazen Hussies with Cathy Mason - Fiddle & Roberta Sutter - Piano; Evening Dance: Bruce Rosen & Friends
Come join us for one of our day long dance parties in Jamaica Plain! See details below!
Sat, Mar 21, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Combination Dance for the Gender Role Free Jamaica Plain Dance Community
Chris Ricciotti - Contras, Linda Leslie -English Dances, Art Sullivan CW Dancing calls with music by TBA
Tonight is a special event as the JP gender-free contra dancers, English Country Dancers & Gay's for Patsy two-steppers team up for a funfilled dance event!!
Sat, Mar 28, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Evening Community Contra Dance
Lynn Ackerson from San Francisco!! calls with music by Roberta Sutter, piano; and Carol Bittenson, fiddle.
Sat, Apr 11, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Hot High Energy Community Dance with Contras & Squares for everyone!
Linda Leslie calls with music by Heathen Creek! with Pete Johannsen - Guitar, Mark Koyama - Mandolin & Maia Rutman - Fiddle
Join us for a great evening of excellent dancing and Hot High Energy Music as Linda Leslie teams up w/Heathen Creek for an unforgettable night of dancing fun!
Sat, May 9, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Evening Community Dance of Contras and Squares
Tony Parkes! calls with music by Dogtown! with Becky Miller - Fiddle & Piano, Tom Randall - Piano & Guitar and Norb Spencer - Accordion
Ah, the best of the Sweet and Savory dances and music of what makes New England Contra and Square dancing are back! Tony Parkes & Dogtown are BACK AGAIN!!!
Sat, May 23, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Spring Dance Party
Sarah Gregory Smith (Contras & Squares) & Michael Cicone (English Dances) calls with music by Bill Smith & Friends! Including Beth Murray – piano, Vince O’Donnell – Fiddle, Bill Smith – Banjo & Mandolin, Robin Kynoch – penny whistles
A lovely evening of sweet & smooth Contra dancing and English Country Dancing with two favorite callers in our community, Sarah Gregory Smith & Michael Cicone!
Sat, Jun 13, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Gay Pride Dance Party!
Dean Allemang!! calls with music by Roberta Sutter, piano; Carol Bittenson, fiddle; and CW Abbot, mandolin.
Our annual Gay Pride Contra Dance Party with Dean Allemang - a fun HOT & ENERGETIC night of dancing with PRIDE!
Sat, Jun 27, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Evening Community Contra Dance with Nils Fredland!
Nils Fredland calls with music by TBA
Nils Friedland, a favorite of ours, is back to lead us through a great evening of dancing! Check back soon for more details on this upcoming dance!
Sat, Jul 25, 20097:30 to 11:00 pm· Our Mid Summer's Eve Dance Extravaganza!
Linda Leslie! calls with music by TBA
Summer is hot, and so are the dances in Jamaica Plain as Linda Leslie joins us for our annual Summer Dance Party. Check back soon for more details!

Contact Information
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