Reminder: Jim Gregory will call for the Berlin Country Orchestra in the next contra dance of our 2006-2007 season: Saturday, January 6, 2007, from 8:00 to 10:30 PM.
   
  Please note that this dance will once again be held at our NEW LOCATION: Berlin Town Hall (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA (Woodward St. intersects Central St/Rte. 62 just a few hundred feet west of our old location at First Parish Hall. Turn right on Woodward St. and Town Hall is the building with stone front steps on your immediate left. We'll have our usual sign right out front.)
   
  For more information on the BCO and for complete directions to our new location at Berlin Town Hall, please visit our web site at: 
http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/schedule or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!!

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Subject: Salem Contra Dance, Saturday Jan 6, 2007


First Saturdays Salem Contra Dance.

Saturday, January 6, 2007
(and every first Saturday through May)

Tabernacle Congregational Church
50 Washington St., Salem MA

$8, $6 students/seniors, $20 family maximum
For ages 12 and over.
Please wear soft, clean soled shoes

January 6 dance features guest caller Chris Ricciotti and
guest musician David Surrette with the Salem Country Orchestra
Chris is known for gender-free calling and will call some English
Country Dances

Contact for further information or snow cancellation:
(978) 745-9391 <leel2@...>

Join us in the lovely Peterborough NH Town Hall for a contra dance.  
I'll be calling with Old New England.
7:30 PM workshop
8:00 - 11:30 PM contra dance
$8.00

Send questions to: lsievert@...

Lisa Sieverts

Hey all,

There will be a contra dance this upcoming Sunday, January 14th,
from 7:30-11:30 PM in Winchester, MA.

We're featuring all young performers (21 and under): Myself and Corey Walters, calling, with music by Michael Vitale, Max Newman, and friends.

Admission will be only $5, $3 students, and our net proceeds will go towards Gulf Coast hurricane  relief (www.turkey-creek.org).

The dance will be at the Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890.  The church is accessible via public transportation:  either the Lowell line from North Station or bus route 134.

Hope to see many of you there!
-Dave

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 12, at 8 
p.m. Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Notorious, with Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, and cw abbott.

The next Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held at the Rehoboth 
dance hall on Sunday, January 21.

Sarah Hirsch invites us all back to Newport's Fenner Hall for two 
community contra dances this winter. The dances will take place this 
coming Saturday, January 13, and on Saturday, February 3. Directions 
and details are available at the dance's Web site: 
http://www.newportdance.org/. You can also email Sarah at 
sarah_hirsch@....

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, January 
21.

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


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January 2007
Yankee Ingenuity and guests
Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord

Mondays, 7:30PM - 10:30 PM
Admission $8 to $10 — Students (under 21) $5 (or more)

Calendar: http://lydiamusic.org/concord.html

01/08 - Emily & Victor Troll, Jim Guinness, Henry Yoshimura with Adina
Gordon calling  (visiting from North Carolina)
01/15 - Mark Simos & Yankee Ingenuity with Lisa Greenleaf calling
01/22 - Dave Langford & Yankee Ingenuity with Sue Rosen calling
01/29 - Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Jack & Cal, with David Kaynor calling
02/05 - Lissa Schneckenburger, Corey DiMario, Matt Heaton with Chris
Weiler calling

For more information call (781) 272-0396 or (978) 369-1232.
Cancellations only when the police advise against all driving.

Commuter Rail to Concord

PDF Train Schedule:
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedFiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Commuter_Rail/Fitchburgweekday.pdf
Interactive Schedule & Map
http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=FITCHBRG

The Boston Celtic Music Festival
This Friday & Saturday, with Sunday workshops
Jan 12 & 13, 2007 (& Jan 14 workshops)
Harvard Sq.. Cambridge, and Medford MA

This year's BCM Fest has more than 25 acts, some of Boston's finest
performers in Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic
traditions.

Tickets and Info: http://www.bcmfest.com

PDF Schedule:
http://www.yellowcarmusic.com/bcmfest/BCMschedule07FINAL.pdf

MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/bcmfest

Friday: Concert at Club Passim, Cambridge 7:30 - 10:15 PM
- The Matt & Shannon Heaton Band
- Singers in the Round
- Kieth Murphy & Sam Amidon

Friday: Boston Urban Ceilidh dance at Springstep 7:30 - 10:15 PM
- EJ Oulette & Crazy Maggy
- Boston Kiltics
- Laura Cortese

Saturday, day - Harvard Square - 11:30 AM through  5:00 PM
Multiple acts at Club Passim & three stages at the First Parish Church,

Saturday finale concert, "Finding Our Place," 8 PM, First Parish Church

Sunday Workshops: Passim School of Music
   - fiddle, bodhran, guitar, button accordion
   - http://www.passimcenter.org/musicschool/schedule/

Complete list of BCM Fest performers:
   - http://www.yellowcarmusic.com/bcmfest/performers.html

Locations:
First Parish Church: 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Club Passim: 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  - http://www.passimcenter.org/directions/
Springstep: Springstep: 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
  - http://www.springstep.org/contactus/index.htm  (directions)

NEFFA sponsors the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend, beginning on  
Friday in Durham, NH. All the details are here:

http://web.mac.com/peterynh/iWeb/music/ralph-page-dance-legacy- 
weekend.html

Here are some of the dance highlights:
Friday 7:30 - 11:00 PM Welcome Dance Party
Saturday 8:00 - 11:30 PM The Grand Dance (an opportunity to dress up,  
this dance opens with a glorious Grand March and always includes some  
of the finest dancing of the year)
Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 PM Farewell Dance Party

Dance Masters: Carol Ormand and Tony Parkes
Musicians: Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, Old Grey Goose, Bob  
McQuillen, Laurie Andres, Vince O'Donnell

Come for any or all of this wonderful weekend!

Come join us for our first JP dance of 2007:

WHEN:  Saturday, January 13, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Bill Olson; Music: Ti' Acadie
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Ti' Acadie is a Maine-based trio, specializing in Frnch-Canadian and
Cajun-style music; Bill Olsen is their guitarist as well the
caller. It should be a fun evening of dancing.

Also, take note of our ADVANCED dance coming up in two weeks: January
27 at 2:00 PM, with Lisa Greenleaf and the Groovemongers. You really
don't want to miss this! And then you can (and should!) stick around
for our regular evening dance with Tony Parkes and Dogtown.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The Jamaica Plain dance is gender-role free: men and women are equally
likely to dance either role, and gender-specific terms are avoided.
Those dancing the traditional men's role wear a ribbon called an
"armband" (not always worn on the arm) and are themselves called
"armbands"; their partners are called "bare-arms".

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Reminder: Tim VanEgmond will call and the Berlin Country Orchestra will provide the music at the next Worcester Contra Dance: this Saturday, January 13, 2007, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. (Beginners' Lessons available at 7:30)
   
  The location is Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. Worcester, which is at the north end of Main Street, at the corner with State St., the second church from the Courthouse, near Lincoln Square.
   
  General admission is $7 per person, Family admission is $18. Students w/ID: $6, children 12 & under: FREE.
   
  For more information on the Worcester Contra Dance and for complete directions to the dance (with map), please visit their web site at: http://www.worcesterdance.org/ or call the Three Decker Dancer Committee at 508-949-6520 .
   
  See you there!

 
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From: Christine <cedar@...>
Date: Jan 15, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: Fwd: renaissance dance Jan. 19 (Friday)


Renaissance Dance for Everyone continues through June!
Monthly Social Evenings, Third Fridays  in Cambridge

Renaissonics & Friends -- John Tyson, recorders, pipe & tabor, director,
with guests & friends on recorders, sackbut, violin, lute & krumhorn --
invite you to join them for the monthly Third Friday Dance Evenings
at Jewett Hall, First Church Congregational, in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

Dancer/historian Ken Pierce teaches popular dances from the 15th,
16th and 17th centuries with lively music provided by Renaissonics
& Friends. No partner is needed; refreshments will be served.

Join us for the first dance evening of the new year on Friday,
January 19, at 7:30 PM.  This series continues on these Friday
evenings:  February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, 2007.
Each evening begins at 7:30 PM.    Admission is just $8.
For further information, please call 617-661-3353

Jewett Hall at First Church Congregational is located at 11 Garden
Street (Harvard Square), Cambridge --  just a 5-minute walk
from the MBTA's Redline/Harvard Square Station.

14th Annual Snow Ball
Peterborough Town House, Peterboro, New Hampshire
Saturday January 20, 2007, Noon to Midnight.

Admission: $20.00
Please bring a clean pair of dance shoes to protect the floor.
Food available for purchase in the balcony.
Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society (http:// 
www.monadnockfolk.org)

Wild Asparagus:
- George Marshall, caller
- Becky Tracy fiddle
- David Cantieni
- Ann Percival - piano
- Mark Murphy - bass

Sue Rosen &
Free Association:
- Amy Larkin - fiddle
- Jim Guinness - saxophone, clarinet
- Debbie Knight - piano

Steve Zakon-Anderson &
Airdance:
- Rodney Miller - fiddle
- Marko Packard- flute
- Elvie Miller - piano
- Stuart Kenney - bass, banjo
- Sam Zucchini - percussion

Will Mentor &
The Lizards:
- Dave Langford - fiddle
- Bill Tomczak - clarinet
- Peter Barnes - piano, whistle, guitar

  Reminder: Bill Fischer calls for the Berlin Country Orchestra this Sunday afternoon in a family contra dance. Sunday, January 21st, 3 to 5 PM at Berlin Town Hall (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA.
   
  Bill is one of our favorite callers for teaching beginners, so bring the whole family!
   
  And thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Clinton Savings Bank, admission is free!
   
  Go to our web page for information and complete directions to the hall. 
http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!!


 
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Saturday 1/20/2007
Third Saturday Series of Contradancing in Melrose -- from 7-10PM at the 
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, across from the library, 70 West 
Emerson St. in Melrose MA (voluntary donations)
Cammy, Al MacIntire, Eli Kaynor, Nickolas Kaynor and Peter Butcher will 
welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor. 


Morris workshops started 1/17 but newcomers are welcome at any session: 
January 24, 31, and Feb. 7, 2007 -- Morris Dancing Workshops from 
8:30-9:30 in West Newton, MA at the First Unitarian Society of Newton, 
1326 Washington St. (suggested donations $5). 
Cammy Kaynor and the Commonwealth Morris Men will host a series of 
Wednesday workshops in ritual folk dances from England. The theme this 
year will be dances from the village of Ascott-under-Wychwood in the 
Bristol style as it is done by the East Suffolk Morris Men in England. 
Ascott-under-Wychwood is a small village north of Leafield in the Evenlode 
valley, Northwest of London, UK. Both newcomers and experienced dancers of 
any gender and age are welcome at any or all sessions. At each session you 
can expect to learn the following:
1) Basic steps and arm movements
2) The figures of the dances
3) One or more dances
This is a rare opportunity to dabble in Morris without joining a team. 
FUSN is across from the police station, at the corner of Washington St. 
and Highland St. Their website is http://www.fusn.org. For more 
information, contact the Commonwealth Morris Men:
http://www.commonwealthmorris.com
squire@...
617-718-9623

Wishing a happy New Year to all, 
Cammy Kaynor
http://home.earthlink.net/~manystrings/
cammydance@...
781-665-3835

The Third Saturday Contra dance at the Concord Scout House tonight

January 20th, 2007

Dance 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Beginner's session 7:30 pm

Music by Cal Howard and Friends
Calling by Beth Parkes

$8 / $5 teens and kids

Concord Scout House 

This week the GROOVEMONGERS tour eastern Massachusetts.

Groovemongers:
- Rebecca McCallum - fiddle
- C. W. Abbott - mandolin
- Jane Knoeck - piano & accordion

-  -  -  -  -  -  -  -

Friday evening in Rehobeth
- with Lisa Greenleaf
- Jan 26, 2007 - 8:00 -11:00 PM — $7 ($4 under 16,; $15 families)
- Info: http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html
- Goff Memorial Hall: 124 Bay State Rd. Rehobeth MA


Saturday AFTERNOON: Jamaica Plain - Boston
- with Lisa Greenleaf
- Experienced Gender Free Contra Dance
- Sat, Jan 27, 2007 - 2:00 to 5:30 pm  $10.00
- Info:  http://www.lcfd.org/jp/
  1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian-Universalist),
  Corner of Centre and Eliot Streets, Jamaica Plain, Boston

Sunday EVENING: Concord Scout House
-  with Sue Rosen
- Sunday Jan 28, 2007 - 7:30 PM - $9, $7 members, $5 young people.
- Flyer:
   http://www.cds-boston.org/american/images/groove1_28_07.pdf
  74 Walden Street, Concord MA

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 26, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
the Groovemongers, with Rebecca McCallum, Jane Knoeck, and cw abbott.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, February 
11.

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


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Le Bon Vent (The Good Wind) - Concert

"Tradition and innovation in the music of France: Le Bon Vent blends
folk, medieval, jazz, and classical genres into a rich contemporary
mélange."

Wednesday, January 24, 2007
7:30 PM / Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Longy School of Music, Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Price: $15, $12
Phone: 617-576-8747

Jeremiah McLane - accordion, piano
Cristi Catt - vocals
Ruthie Dornfeld - violin
James Falzone - clarinet, tin whistle
Adam Larrabee - guitar, mandolin, mandocello
Taki Masuko - percussion

The ensemble will host an informal talk at 7:30 p.m. in which they
will relay the stories behind the music.

A celebration of the music of France and the lands touched by French
culture. The program includes Québecois dance tunes, songs of the
troubadours, bourrées from Limousin, mazurkas from the Auvergne,
bagpipe tunes from the court of Louis XIV, and even jazzy Parisian
waltzes.

http://calendar.boston.com/events/show/709909

Band members bios:
http://www.lebonvent.com/aboutlbv.html

New England Music and Stage Company Ltd. presents: LE BON VENT

AND also : Sat Apr. 14, 2007 8pm at Springstep, Medford MA

The gender-free contra in Jamaica Plain is putting on both an advanced
and a regular dance this Saturday, January 27, with a potluck supper
in between.

WHEN:  Saturday, January 27, 2:00-11:00 PM
WHO:   Afternoon Advanced (2:00-5:30):
       Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: The Groovemongers
       Evening (7:30-11:00)
       Caller: Tony Parkes; Music: Dogtown
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

That's a pretty impressive lineup of callers and musicians, no? And in
between, to refuel for the evening dance, we gather for a potluck
supper (5:45-7:15, more or less). So bring some food to share and join
us for dancing and dinner.

In the afternnon, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling a challenging mix of
dances aimed at an experienced crowd, to music by the fabulous
Groovemongers. Then in the evening, Tony Parkes and Dogtown will
continue the fun, with dancers at all levels of experience welcome. It
will be a great day of dancing, and you don't want to miss it!

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

The Jamaica Plain dance is gender-role free: men and women are equally
likely to dance either role, and gender-specific terms are avoided.
Those dancing the traditional men's role wear a ribbon called an
"armband" (not always worn on the arm) and are themselves called
"armbands"; their partners are called "bare-arms".

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (01/27/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

     Caller: Dan Pearl
      Music: Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk
  Admission: $8, $6 for students under 20

Hope to see you there!

Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Reminder: Dan Pearl will call for the Berlin Country Orchestra in the next contra dance of our 2006-2007 season: Saturday, February 3, 2007, from 8:00 to 10:30 PM.
   
  Please (continue to) note that this dance will once again be held at our (somewhat) new location: the second floor of Berlin Town Hall, 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA (Woodward St. intersects Central St/Rte. 62 just a few hundred feet west of our old location at First Parish Hall. Turn right on Woodward St. and Town Hall is the building with stone front steps on your immediate left. We'll have our usual sign right out front.)
   
  For more information on the BCO and for complete directions to our new location at Berlin Town Hall, please visit our web site at:  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!!

 
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Please join us for the monthly Peterborough contra dance.

Steve Zakon-Anderson with Amy Larkin and Bob McQuillen

7:30 workshop
8-11:30 PM dance

Peterborough Town House

$8.00
$6.00 student/senior

The 20-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra will be hosting a swing dance at
the Concord Scout House this Saturday.  Although contradance bands are
an everyday occurrence here (almost), it has been many years since a
live swing band, let alone a big band, has performed at this venue.

There will be a beginner Lindy Hop lesson by Elizabeth Miller at 7:30pm
(no partner required).  The band plays from 8 to 11pm.

For more info, see the flyer at
http://www.beantownswing.com/images/CSH2-3-07.pdf
<http://www.beantownswing.com/images/CSH2-3-07.pdf> .

If you are looking to add some variation to your balances and swings,
this is the perfect opportunity to learn some cool moves.  Many Lindy
Hop moves can be used to stylize your contra breaks, and Elizabeth
Miller is both a contradancer and a Lindy Hop champion.

Who will be the first couple to do a backflip at the next contradance? 
This is not being advertised anywhere else, but from 6:15 to 7:15pm,
Elizabeth will give a special aerials workshop where she will teach
several high-flying moves.  Cost is $5, and no partner is required. 
Please call (617-272-5730) or e-mail me (director@...
<mailto:director@...> ) now to let me know you are
interested, because space will be limited.  Also, you will need to sign
a release form to do this workshop.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Frank Hsieh, contradancer and Director, Beantown Swing Orchestra



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Hi Dancers,

I have recently advertised an aerials workshop at this Saturday's Scout 
House Lindy Hop swing dance which will teach moves that are commonly 
used in Lindy Hop.  Please be aware that these moves may not be allowed 
at certain contradances, and they are not allowed at the Thursday NEFFA 
dance.  It is good practice to check with the dance organizer before 
executing any potentially risky maneuver.

Thanks,
Frank   

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Date: Feb 1, 2007 1:52 AM
Subject: Scandinavian Dancing this Saturday Night

Speledans  presents:  Scandinavian dance

    Sat. Evening Feb. 3
       8-10:30 pm
             Admission  $7.

PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
   50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA
   (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
   By public transportation – bus #77 from Harvard Square

Info:  Eph@...
Website:  www.Speledans.org

Salem Contra Dance on Sat., Feb. 3 will feature guest caller Lisa Greenleaf, accompanied by the Salem Country Orchestra. Dance begins at 7:30, at Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington St., Salem MA. $8/$6 seniors/students; $20 family max. 978-745-9391 or leel2@... for more info. Salem Contra is held every first Sat., Oct.-May.

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If you get today's Boston Globe, be sure to see Sidekick, the half-sized
insert.
It features Lisa Schneckenburger (front page, top and center), special
guest at tonight's contra dance at the Concord Scout House.
 
-  -  Eph Weiss
(Please reply to   Eph@...  )
 


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February Monday Contra Dances at the Concord Scout House,

02/05/07  Lissa Schneckenburger, Corey DiMario, Matt Heaton
   with Chris Weiler calling
02/12/07  Lise Brown & Yankee Ingenuity & Dan Pearl calling
02/19/07  Peter Siegel, Bruce Rosen, Mary, Jack, Cal & Linda Leslie calling
02/26/07  Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy & Lynn Ackerson calling
03/05/07  Ethan Hazzard-Watkins & Yankee Ingenuity & Will Mentor calling

7:30 - 10:30 PM
General Admission $8 to $10 — Students (under 21) $5 (or more)
74 Walden Street, Concord MA

Info & Calendar: http://lydiamusic.org/concord.html
For more information call (781) 272-0396 or (978) 369-1232.
Cancellations only when the police advise against all driving.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 9, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat 
Hewitt and Liza Constable.

The next Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held at the Rehoboth 
dance hall this Sunday, February 11.

On March 9, the Rehoboth contra dance will be celebrating its 25 
anniversary! Great music, lots of food, and a special limited edition 
25th anniversary T-shirt will be available! All dancers are 
encouraged to bring food to share at the break! As Charlie says, "We 
are only going to be 25 once, so let's do it in style (or at least in 
a Hawaiian shirt)!"

More details about the 25th anniversary dance will be posted at the 
dance's Web site soon!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, February 
11.

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The next Jamaica Plain contra is this coming Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Feburary 10, 5:00-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Susan de Guardiola (couple dances)
       and Chris Ricciotti (contra); Music: Grand Bois
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

As a special preview of Valentine's Day, Susan de Guardiola will teach
a Couple Dance workshop from 5:00 until 7:00; then from 7:30 to 11:00
Chris Ricciotti will call an evening of contra dances with a Valentine
theme. Grand Bois (Craig Edwards, accordion & fiddle; Cathy Mason,
fiddle; Erica Weiss, guitar; Dirck Westervelt, bass) plays traditional
Cajun music that is great fun to dance to.

It will, as always, be a great evening of dancing fun. You definitely
want to be there!

Romantically,
  Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The Jamaica Plain dance is gender-role free: men and women are equally
likely to dance either role, and gender-specific terms are avoided.
Those dancing the traditional men's role wear a ribbon called an
"armband" (not always worn on the arm) and are themselves called
"armbands"; their partners are called "bare-arms".

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Worcester Contra Dance

Join us for our Annual Valentine Party. 
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street, Worcester

David Kaynor from Montague in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts
will provide excellent calling and instruction for begjnning and experienced
dancers alike. It is always a pleasure to welcome Dave with his pleasant an
affable style. 

Joining him will be Myra Macleod and her fiddling friends. The energy and
exuberance that Myra and her group brings makes for a night of delightful
dancing. 

Please feel free to bring snacks and dress appropriate for the Valentine
theme of the evening. 

All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 

Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm
Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 
Admission is only $7per person 
Family admission is just $18, Students just $6 with ID, 
  Children 12 & under FREE 

Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

- - - - 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

For a map and more directions or more information see our web site http:/
<http://>  /www.worcesterdance.org 


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Speledans presents   Gammaldans 
     - easy Scandinavian dances  
Sunday Feb 11     2 - 5 pm
Beginners welcome        Singles welcome
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
 public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission $7.                      Info:   <mailto:Eph@...>
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sunday Night Jammers dance 
scheduled for this Sunday, February 11, has been canceled.

The Jammers will meet as usual, but the dance floor has been set up 
with an exhibition.

Future emails will give the date of the next Jammers dance.

See you soon,
Shawn

Dear Dancers,

There will be a dance this Friday, February 16 at Brown University.  Please join us to enjoy the wonderful music of White Squall coupled with the excellent calling of Linda Leslie.  As always the dance will be held in the lovely Leung Gallery in Faunce House, which is located at 75 Waterman St.  The dance will run from 8pm-11pm.  No partner or experience is necessary.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella 

Reminder: Bill Fischer calls for the Berlin Country Orchestra this Sunday afternoon in a family contra dance. Sunday, February 18th, 3 to 5 PM at Berlin Town Hall (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA.
   
  Bill will teach all the dances, so no previous experience is necessary for the whole family to have a good time! 
   
  Thanks to a grant from the Massachusett Cultural Council, admission is free!
   
  Go to our web page for information and complete directions to the hall. 
http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!!

 
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It’s always nice weather at the dance!
 
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 
Scandinavian Dance   with Speledans
   Sat. Feb. 17,   8 - 10:30 pm  –  $7
     Live Music with Matt Fichtenbaum & friends
       Some basic instructions during first hour
    PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights,
MA 
      (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.) Public transportation –
bus #77 from Harvard Square
    Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...        www.Speledans.org
 
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Norwegian Dance
   Fri. Feb. 16 ,  8 to 11 pm -  $7    (See www.Speledans.org
<http://www.speledans.org/>  )
  Live Music with Røroslaget  (Boston-area Scandinavian band)
Singles and dancers with all levels of experience are welcome! (Some
basic instructions)
   Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon Street in Arlington, MA  (near
Capitol Theatre) 
              Public transportation – bus #77 from Harvard Square
   Contact: Scot Applegate  (401) 434-2359   gsapplegate@...
<http://by117fd.bay117.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=0E46
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Come Dancing (this Saturday night)

Saturday 2/17/2007
Contradances for the community, in Melrose -- contras and squares from 
7-10PM at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, across from the 
library, 70 West Emerson St. in Melrose MA (voluntary donations)
Cammy, Al MacIntire, Eli Kaynor, Nickolas Kaynor and Peter Butcher will 
welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor. 

Cammy Kaynor
http://home.earthlink.net/~manystrings/
cammydance@...
781-665-3835

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Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that there will be a contra dance at Brown Univeristy tonight from 8pm-11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St).  

We look forward to dancing with you,

Gabriella and Julia

Tonight's dance at the Concord Scout House:

Music by Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness and Debby Knight
Calling by Beth Parkes

Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Admission $8/$5 for teens

See you there!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 23, at 8 
p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Dave Langford, Anna Patton, and Elvie Miller, playing together in 
Rehoboth for the first time!

In two and a half weeks, on March 9, the Rehoboth contra dance will 
be celebrating its 25th anniversary! At the following link, you can 
read more about the anniversary dance and view an image of the 
limited edition, commemorative T-shirt that will be available for the 
occasion. Details for pre-ordering the shirt can also be found at 
this link:

http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth_25.html

If you would like to contribute ideas about decorating the hall or 
would like to sign up to assist with the decorating, please let me 
know. Any help will be greatly welcomed!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, March 11.

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February may be a short month, but it still has a fourth Saturday, and
we're celebrating in the usual appropriate manner -- with an evening
of contra-dancing!

WHEN:  Saturday, February 24, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lynn Ackerson; Music: Heathen Creek
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Do come, it'll be fun!

--Robert

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The Jamaica Plain dance is gender-role free: men and women are equally
likely to dance either role, and gender-specific terms are avoided.
Those dancing the traditional men's role wear a ribbon called an
"armband" (not always worn on the arm) and are themselves called
"armbands"; their partners are called "bare-arms".

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

    Mostly Waltz 
A Sunday afternoon of live music for waltzing 
      with occasional other couple dances!
 
Sunday Feb. 25 - "Spare Parts" 
    (Liz Stell, Bill Matthiesen & Lissa Schneckenburger) 
             at Springstep, Medford MA
2:15 - 3:00  Basic rotary waltz lesson with Helen Silver 
3:00 - 5:30  Live Music       Adm. $10
 
Directions to Springstep are at:  www.springstep.org
 
This notice provided by Eph Weiss   < Eph@... >


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Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (02/24/07) from 8 to 11 at 
the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Bob Golder
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Join Steve Zakon-Anderson and Old New England at the First Saturday  
dance in Peterborough this weekend.

Workshop at 7:30 PM, contra dance from 8 to 11:30 PM.

$8/$6 Student/Sr

Dear Dancers,

I am thrilled to inform you about the upcoming contra dance at Brown University.  This Friday, March 2, will feature music by Buzzard's Bayou, a cajun band (including Amy Larkin!) who will play contra-dance-able music.  In addition, we will have calling by Ron Buchanan, making his Rhode Island debut.  Ron, who is from Pittsburgh, is a treat to dance to.  Since this dance comprises so many exciting performers, our special event pricing will apply: $6 for students and $10 for community members.  As always, we will dance in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St.), from 8pm-11pm.  Please join us, no partner or experience is necessary.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella

Mark your calendar. This is going to be good!

Nightingale, in concert
 - Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano),
 - Keith Murphy (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion),
 - Becky Tracy (fiddle).

Saturday March 17, 2007 8 PM
South Acton Congregational Church
35 School St., South Acton, MA

Tickets: $12.50 in advance and $15.00 the day of the concert

Info: Martha Rounds: 978-263-7227, <marthar13@...>

You can purchase advance tickets online from
 --> mktix.com (search on "Nightingale" for the listing and more info)

Nightingale's calendar: http://nightingalevt.org/calendar.html

Info about the Venue: South Acton Congregational Church
 --> http://www.southactoncc.org/

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Reminder: Dave Bateman will call for the Berlin Country Orchestra in the next contra dance of our 2006-2007 season: Saturday, March 3, 2007, from 8:00 to 10:30 PM, at Berlin Town Hall, (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA.
   
  For more information on the BCO and for complete directions to our dance location at Berlin Town Hall, please visit our web site at:  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!

 
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Salem Contra has its First Saturday Dance on March 3, featuring Sarah Gregory Smith calling and the Salem Country Orchestra playing. 7:30 PM, Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington St., Salem, MA. $8/$6 students/seniors; $20 family maximum. Soft-soled shoes, please. 978-745-9391 or leel2@... for info.

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Speledans  presents
Scandinavian dance
Sat. Evening March 3     8-10:30 pm
Music by John Chambers & friends
 Admission  $7.   Singles welcome
Instructions upon request during first hour
 
PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
   50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
   (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
   Public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
 
Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...       
Website:  www.Speledans.org
 
Provided  by  Eph Weiss
 


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Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that there will be a special contra dance event tonight at Brown Univeristy.  The cajun band, Buzzard's Bayou will play music for contra dancing, while Ron Buchanan from Pittsburgh joins us to call.  For those of you who have not danced to Ron's calling before, tonight's dance is not one to miss!

Leung Gallery, Faunce House (75 Waterman St.)
8pm-11pm
Special Prices: $6 Students, $10 General Admission

We look forward to dancing with you,
Gabriella and Julia

Dear Dancers,

The subject line in the email sent out earlier today was a mistake: there is no new location for the contra dance tonight.

We will dance in the Leung Gallery as usual.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella

In Worcester this Saturday,
calling for us this month is Christine Hale from the Hartford area. After
dancing for four years she moved to calling dances in 1992. Mentored by
Ralph Sweet she brings us a clear and simple calling style which is good for
beginners and experienced dancers alike. It is a real treat to welcome her
back to our dance. 

Joining her will be White Squall, a traditional music band from the
Providence area.  White Squall specializes in contra dance music, and also
has a rich repertoire of other songs and pieces perfectly suited for our
dancing pleasure.  White Squall has been playing together since 2003 and
often plays with guests who are among the best traditional musicians in the
Providence area. 

 
Please join us as we welcome back these wonderful performers. 

 All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment. 

Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 

Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $7 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just
$6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 

Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

For a map and more directions or more information see our web site http:/
<http://>  /www.worcesterdance.org If you would like to be removed from our
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This Friday, March 9, the Rehoboth dance will be celebrating its 25th 
anniversary! Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen 
Loper. The dance will go to 11:30 p.m., due to the celebration.

The evening's festivities will also include a performance by the 
Cranstones and guest appearances by some of the original founders of 
the dance!

Special 25th anniversary T-shirts will be on sale in all sizes for $15 each.

Food donations to share at the break will be greatly appreciated, and 
for those who are able to help decorate the hall, the doors will be 
open by 6:30 p.m.

You can read more about the 25th anniversary dance and view the 
T-shirt at the following Web site:

http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth_25.html

On Sunday, March 11, the Sunday Night Jammers will be hosting their 
monthly dance. For details, see below.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, March 11.

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

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Fwd:
From: Christine Robb, Co-Chair of
CDS Boston's English Dance Committee.

English dance basics tonight...
It's the first Wednesday of the month, so it's time once again for
English dance basics at 7pm.

There will be a dance at the Scout House on
 Saturday, March 31st called
"New Shoots; Strong Roots"
at which both experienced and new dancers alike are welcomed.

If you think your friends might like a little one-on-one time first,
bring them tonight.

This Wednesday evening we'll have a special treat with Jacqueline
Schwab playing solo piano.  Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson will be
leading the dances.

Party nights have been switched around a little bit - and the
updated schedule is now on the website.  The next party night is March
21st, our Spring Equinox party.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Details and directions on the CDS Boston Centre website:
http://www.cds-boston.org

Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Location: Park Ave. Congregational Church, Arlington Heights, MA
Cost: $4 beginners and students, $7 members, $9 general admission or
   members can buy a 12-dance card and save time and even more money

------------------
Next week:  Graham Christian with Peter Barnes, Mary Lea, and
Jacqueline Schwab

The 2006/2007 SpringStep Performance Series

-- A Little Foot Music --

March 10, 2007 at 8 pm, at Springstep, Medford MA
$18 General, $15 Student/Senior,
$14 Group Discount (parties of 10+; advance purchase required)

Tickets available online or by phone at 781.395.0402, www.springstep.org

What happens when the line between dancer and musician blurs, when the
percussive beat of the dancer's steps is the music?

A sample of different styles will explore auditory similarities and
connections among foot percussion styles, and will highlight how these
foot percussion styles build on the musical styles of their time to
become part of the music itself.

We'll look at traditional step dance styles from Britain, the US, and
Ireland, and to modern outgrowths, influenced by American blues and
jazz, contemporary folk musi c, and even drawing from rap music riffs
and rhythms.  Hear how the percussive steps can reinforce or play
against a tune.  Extend the concepts of dancing "with music" to
dancing with only the "foot music," exploring how a cappella dancing
works to create phrasing, make clear the time signature, and create a
coherent structure of a whole piece.

- Judy Erickson, English clog and American step-dancing performer and
Artistic Director of this performance, has choreographed for Revels,
the Lyric Stage, and other groups. For this performance, she is joined
by:
- English clog dancer Kari Smith
- Irish step dancer Kieran Jordan  www.kieranjordan.com/performances.html
with musicians
- Paddy League,
- Paul Eric Smith
- Rod Thomas.

Join us for an incomparable evening of foot music!

http://springstep.org/calendar.php (or)
http://springstep.org/calendar.php?month=3&year=2007&TypeID=2

 info@...

Springstep
Medford Square
98 George P. Hasset Drive
Medford, MA

Come to JP for another friendly and fun gender role free contra dance on
Saturday.  We have a program that you are sure to enjoy!

WHEN:  Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 7:30 to 11:00 PM
WHO:   Bob Issacs calling; with music by Dogtown (Becky Miller on fiddle
and piano; Tom Randall on piano, guitar, mandolin; and Norb Spencer on
accordion)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

-Mike Miller

Speledans presents   Gammaldans

Now including...      Zwiefacher !
Basics of Zwiefacher will be taught starting 2:00 pm

This Sunday March 11     2 - 5 pm
                                            (Daylight Savings Time!)
Due to a yearning for this German-Swiss dance, 
Zwiefacher will be Interspersed with our regular 
easy Scandinavian dances such as 
Polka, Schottis, Hambo, etc.
Zwiefacher patterns will be explained, and posted.
Scandinavian dances will be taught, as required.

    Beginners welcome      Singles welcome
   Live music by John Chambers and friends
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
 public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission $7.                      Info:  Eph@... 
 
 


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From: "Peter Olszowka" <p.olszowka@...>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007
Subject: Balkan Night dancing in Concord on this Saturday, March 10th.

Hi,

This Saturday, March 10, is Balkan Night at the FOPAC in Concord.  

The FOPAC (Friends of the performing Arts) is the theater next to the bank across Walden St. from the Scouthouse.

The concert portion of the evening starts at 7:30 and then dancing runs from 9:00 until 2:30a (standard time). 

If you attend the contra dance with Daniel Friedman and Phantom Power, you can still have 3 1/2 more hours of dancing right across the street.

Check out http://mysite.verizon.net/theforsyths/bmn/ for more details.

Note, seating for the concert is limited -- get your tickets in advance.  However, just show up at the door after 9:00 for dancing only.

  --PeterO

Last Friday night the Rehoboth dance celebrated its 25th anniversary 
with a record attendance of close to 200 people sharing this 
wonderful evening! We thought of our fellow dancers who were not able 
to attend, and we know that you were with us in spirit!

Many thanks are due:

To Lisa Greenleaf, who called engaging dances and kept things sailing 
along despite the throng of dancers

To Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper of Rumblestrip, who 
played with energy and enthusiasm all night long

To the Cranstones, for their entertaining musical salute to the Rehoboth dance

To three of the dance's founders--John Alden, Carol Entin, and Dan 
Lanier, all members of Geese in the Bog--who performed a medley, 
including Dan's "Goff Hall"

To the volunteers who helped decorate and to those who brought food to share

Many dancers entered comments in the 25th anniversary memory book, 
but the dance was so crowded that not everyone was able to do so. 
Because this is still our 25th anniversary season, the memory book 
will be available at future dances so that you can read these notes 
and add your own comments, if you would like to do so.

The 25th anniversary T-shirts sold out at the dance! There have been 
some requests for more, and the silk-screener is waiting to hear back 
from us about an additional limited printing. If you would like to be 
sure to have an anniversary T-shirt (at $15 each), please let me know 
the quantity and size by Tuesday.

Some digital photos were taken at the dance and will be posted on the 
Rehoboth dance's Web site soon. If you have any pictures that you 
would like to share, you can bring them as prints to put in the 
album, or you can send digital images to me at this email address, 
and I'll forward them to Charlie, who maintains our Web site.

On a personal note, I was very surprised and touched to learn that 
Linda Leslie had written a dance, "Rehoboth's Shining Star," in my 
honor! The dance is fluid and graceful, and the way that the 
movements are designed seems to reflect what is to me the essence of 
the Rehoboth dance--its camaraderie and sense of joy! I am deeply 
honored!

Below are the lyrics (by Camilla Streeter) to the Cranstones' song, 
and following is a list of lost-and-found items.

Many thanks to one and all, who have made the Rehoboth dance be the 
wonderful community that it is!

With love,
Shawn

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March 9, 2007   The Cranstones Salute Rehoboth's 25th Anniversary Dance

It has come to our attention--it's a perfect time to mention
Something wonderful is hap'ning here
So we've dusted off some lyrics, won't you raise your voice with spirit
To celebrate the 25th year!

CHORUS
Jubilation and cheers, it's been 25 years
Of FUN on the Goff Hall floor
And since we love the way it feels, we'll be kicking up our heels
And dancing for 25 more.

When we started in the 80's all the gentlemen and ladies
Used to dance to Geese in the Bog
Kerry's fiddle made it happen, Dan and Carol, they were snappin'
We had Johnny from Old Cape Cod.
Yes, we came in V formation, from all throughout the nation
Through the snow and rain and fog
With our voices and our dogs we would honk and dance and clog
And contra to Geese in the Bog

CHORUS

You can travel to Topeka, you can catch a cab to Cambridge
You can hitchhike to North Sioux Falls
But you'll never get a finer set of callers and musicians
Than Shawn Kendrick * books for Goff Hall
And here's a chocolate chip salute * to our charming Charlie Seelig
We call him the Cookie Man
And may we always greet those cookies with profound appreciation
And say THANK YOU whenever we can

CHORUS

Oh, the dancers of Rehoboth are fond of their traditions
You'll be sure to crack a smi-le when
All the males of the species are engaged in allemanding
You will hear them holler MEN! MEN! MEN!
So we hope you bought a T-shirt 'cause they're really very pretty
All your friends will know you were here
For this fine commemoration of the contra dancing nation
Rehoboth's Twenty-fifth year

CHORUS

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Lost-and-Found

Blue long-sleeved shirt

Gray hooded zippered sweatshirt

Black "Trust Me" T-shirt

Magenta "Old Songs Festival" T-shirt

Black-and-white sleeveless striped shirt

Pair of tan pants

Black suit jacket

Lost-and-found items will be held only so long before being donated to others.

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Dear Dancers,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our last dance and we hope that you'll make it again Friday.  Come enjoy music from White Squall and calling by Bob Golder.  We will dance in the lovely Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St.) from 8pm-11pm.

As always, no partner or experience is necessary.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella 

Speledans  presents
Saturday Night Scandinavian dance
Sat. Evening March 17  -  8-10:30 pm
                 Some teaching during first hour
Music by Matt Fichtenbaum & Friends
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
By public transportation – bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission still $7.        Singles welcome
Info:  Eph@...       Web:  www.Speledans.org
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Friday Evening Norwegian Dance 
Fri. March 16  -  8:00 pm           $7
Music by Røroslaget, Boston area string band,
playing dance favorites of Røros, Norway and vicinity.
Brian Wilson plays Hardanger fiddle for dances of Telemark
Singles welcome...  Come early for some teaching.
Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St.  Arlington
Info:  Scot: (401) 434-2359       Web:  www.Speledans.org
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Mostly Waltz 
Sunday Afternoon – March 25
Music by John Chambers & Friends
Sun. 2:15 to 5:30 pm - - Brief teaching 2:30 to 3:00 - - $10 admission
at  <http://www.springstep.org> Springstep in Medford, MA.   Singles and
couples welcome.
Info:  www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz  
or Helen:  hmsilver@...  or 781-395-1066
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Hello
We are a private school for Autistic children in the Westford area.
Some of the teachers have formed a marathon team to run the boston
marathon to raise money for the school.

Nashoba Learning Group will be hosting an evening of contra dancing
and all are welcome!

The date is March 30th at 8pm. It will be held at the
VFW post 662 190 Plain Street, Lowell, MA.
The cost is a $25 donation and we will have a live band,
food and lots of dancing. We are hoping to pack the place.

Please feel free to contact Josh at (978) 589-5190

Thankyou for all your support!
Josh

This Saturday's dance at the Concord Scout House:

Music by Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness and Debby Knight
Calling by Beth Parkes

Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Admission $8/$5 for teens

Questions: beth@... or 978-667-7459

See you there!

Hello everyone!!

The Mill City Contra Dance in Manchester, NH is back this Friday!! 

This month we have the opportunity to support a new musician as 
she gains experience playing for contra dances. 
Playing with her will be Sylvia Miskoe and Bruce Cobb. 
Come and dance and celebrate the taste of Spring we had this week! 

We are not dancing next month, since most people will be at NEFFA in
Mansfield, MA.

In May, we welcome back Gypsy Minor (Sarah Jane Nelson and Tom Moreau).

Hope to see you all!

Happy Dancing!

Chris Weiler
Caller, dance organizer, Mill City Contra Dance
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jon Weinberg <jon@...>
Date: Mar 12, 2007 7:38 AM
Subject: Reminder:  March 17 Northboro Contra Dance
To: NorthboroContraDancers


Just a reminder that this months 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance
will be held next Saturday evening, Mar. 17th at the First Parish
Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Dan Pearl calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.

Due to problems with dirt on the floor at the Parish Hall, we're
asking everyone to use the brushes provided in the foyer to clean the
bottoms of your shoes before entering the hall.  If you can bring a
clean pair of shoes to change into and dance in, even better!

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

We hope you can join us!

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

Hello everyone,

It's come to my attention that the weather might be particularly bad 
tomorrow night. I will check the report in the morning and make a 
decision about whether or not to cancel the dance before noon. I will 
send out e-mails if the dance is canceled.

The website will also have the news. If you have any questions, please 
call my cell: 978-549-2058.

Be safe tomorrow!

Chris Weiler
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/

Hello everyone,

I'm disappointed to tell you that we are canceling the Mill City Contra 
Dance tonight. Weather predictions are that there will only be a few 
inches on the ground at the beginning of the dance, but by the end, the 
heaviest snow will have fallen and mixed precipitation will have started 
just South of Manchester.

Please contact anyone that you think might be planning on attending and 
might not get this message.

We will have Julie, Sylvia and Bruce play for us some other time.

See you all in May, when we have Sarah Jane Nelson and Tom Moreau 
playing for us!

Happy Dancing and safe travels today!

Chris

http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/

Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that there will be a contra dance tonight at Brown University in Providence, RI.  The dance will be from 8pm-11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House, and directions are available at http://contradancelinks.com/brown.html.

We look forward to dancing with you,
Gabriella and Julia

Dear Dancers,

We just wanted to confirm that there WILL be a dance tonight.  Please drive safely if you choose to come.  Brown students, this is an opportunity to thaw out from the snow and ice.  Bring a friend.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella 

The Ides of March is past (or do we say "are past"?)

The British are leaving town, St. Patrick has driven the snakes out of 
Ireland,and there's a Contradance in Melrose
(two of the above are technically false but worth celebrating anyway and 
the third is where to go to celebrate)

Come Dancing (this Saturday night)

Saturday 3/17/2007
Contradances for the community, in Melrose -- contras and squares from 
7-10PM at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, across from the 
library, 70 West Emerson St. in Melrose MA (voluntary donations)
Cammy, Al MacIntire, Eli Kaynor, Nickolas Kaynor and Peter Butcher will 
welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor. We'll play 
mostly Irish tunes.

Cammy Kaynor
http://home.earthlink.net/~manystrings/
cammydance@...
781-665-3835


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Scandinavian dance scheduled for tonight will take place
  as scheduled, UNLESS Arlington declares a snow emergency
and prohibits street parking.  (Arlington Police:  781-643-1212)
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Speledans  presents
Saturday Night Scandinavian dance
Sat. Evening March 17  -  8-10:30 pm
                 Some teaching during first hour
Music by Matt Fichtenbaum & Friends
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
By public transportation - bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission still $7.        Singles welcome
Info:  Eph@...       Web:  www.Speledans.org
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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 23, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Jaige Trudel and Adam Broome.

Next week, on March 30--a bonus fifth-Friday of the year--a 
challenging dance will be held in Rehoboth, with music by Notorious 
(Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, and cw abbott) and calling by Sue 
Rosen.

A second limited printing of 25th anniversary T-shirts will be 
available at the dance this Friday. If you want to reserve one, 
please let me know! Also, photos from the anniversary dance have now 
been posted at the dance's Web site:

http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth_25.html

Lastly, the Jammers Sunday Night Dance will be held on April 1--a 
week from this coming Sunday.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Rehoboth T-shirts (available in all sizes) cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, April 1.

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Hello Dancers:

SWALLOWTAIL:
George Marshall, Timm Triplett, Ron Grosslein, David
Cantieni and Tim Van Egmond, is making a rare appearance in this area
to perform for a contra dance.  We are very fortunate to have them
join us in Kingston NH on March 24th.  It promises to be a great dance!
The advance weather forecast looks clear, and the temperatures are due
to be milder than we're experiencing right now.  So, here are the
specifics:

When:  Saturday, March 24th
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Where:  Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route
125 on "the plains")
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck refreshments at the break
Water:  No bubbler in Town Hall.  Bring drinking water
Admission:  Special rates for this dance only:  $10.00 regular; $7.00
students and children 12 and under

Happy Spring!  See you Saturday...

Glenn.
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...

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

Mostly Waltz 
       Sunday March 25 
    John Chambers and
    Marianne Cygnel
at Springstep, Medford MA
2:15 - 3:00  Basic rotary waltz lesson 
3:00 - 5:30  Live Music       Adm. $10
 
For details check out our website 
www(dot)geocities(dot)com/bostonwaltz
<http://www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz>  .
Directions to Springstep are at 
www.springstep.org .
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Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (03/24/07) from 8 to 11 at 
the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Barb Kirchner
   Music: Amy Larkin, Emily Troll, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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The JP Gender Role Free Contra folks are offering two contra dances with 
a potluck dinner in between on Saturday -->

WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2007
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

PROGRAM:
2:00 to 5:30 pm -- Advanced Contra
Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Amy Larkin on fiddle & Debby Knight on piano.

5:45 to 7:15 pm -- Potluck dinner
Cooks: you.

7:30 to 11:00 pm -- Regular evening contra
Caller: Bob Golder; Music: White Squall with Andrew Grover on fiddle,
Ned Quist on guitar, and Alice Pace on percussion.

MORE IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission to each dance (afternoon and evening) is $10 (or less if you
can't afford it).

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

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 things.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

-Mike Miller

There will be a "challenging" Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, 
March 30, at 8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Notorious, with Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, and cw 
abbott.

A challenging dance usually involves less teaching and some moves 
that newer dancers might not have come across before, with the dances 
becoming progressively more challenging during the evening. While 
geared more toward experienced dancers, the dance is open to the 
general public, and Rehoboth dancers are known for their willingness 
to help beginners learn the steps.

The Sunday Night Jammers monthly dance will be held this Sunday, 
April 1, at the Rehoboth dance hall, with a potluck supper at 6, and 
the dance going from 7 to 9.

Sarah Hirsch's Newport contra dance resumes with two dances this 
spring--April 7 and May 19. Directions and details are available at 
http://www.newportdance.org/.

As most of you know, last May Nancy Worthen's 22-year-old daughter 
Maggie suffered a stroke while studying for final exams at Smith 
College. She has been in a coma since then and is currently receiving 
care at Middleboro Skilled Care Center. The Friends of Margaret 
Worthen have started a "MaggsWheels" campaign to raise money for a 
handicapped-accessible van for Maggie. The first event is coming up 
this Sunday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at Smith College, where a "Harmonies 
for Healing" benefit concert will be held. Other activities, 
including a contra dance and a rock concert, are also being planned. 
You can read about these events and find out how to make a 
contribution at
http://www.magswheels.org/Maggies_Wheels_Home_Page.html.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, April 1.

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




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Fellow Dancers:

Here is a fundraiser dance in Lowell tomorrow night from 8-12:

Caller: Frank Woodward, Music by Gypsy Minor (Tom Moreau and Sarah Jane 
Nelson)

Lowell VFW Post 662
190 Plain St.

$25 Donation to attend

Contact Josh Dahlin
joshua.dahlin@...
978-589-5190

The attached flyer may not go through, so e-mail me if you would like me 
to send it to you.


Carrie Laurendeau (carrie.laurendeau@...) wrote:
> Dear Chris,
> I was given your email by a contra dance "regular."  The school at 
> which I work, a private, non-profit school for children with 
> autism, is holding a contra dance fundraiser this Friday, March 30, in 
> Lowell, MA.  We have done some advertising, but, the more people the 
> better!!  So, I have attached our flyer in case you have any chance to 
> spread the word on your end.
> If you have any questions, please feel free to ask...I'm easiest to 
> reach by email.
> Thanks!
> Carrie Laurendeau 



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Lindy Hop Swing Dance at the Concord Scout House with special guests
Eden MacAdam-Somer and Avi Fagan Saturday, April 7   7:30-11:00pm  
Admission: $12 adults, $10 students.  Free refreshments. Concord Scout
House <http://www.concordscouthouse.org/> , 74 Walden Street, Concord,
MA (accessible by commuter rail)
Beginner lesson 7:30-8:00pm with Lindy Hop specialists Elizabeth Miller
<http://www.youwanttodance.com/>  and Shawn Hershey 
<http://www.shawnhershey.com/> (free with admission, no partner
required)
Dancing to live big band music 8:00-9:15pm and 9:45-11:00pm with the
Beantown Swing Orchestra <http://www.beantownswing.com/>  Dancing to
live small group swing music 9:15-9:45pm with Eden MacAdam-Somer
(violin), Avi Fagan (vibes), and Brant Grieshaber (guitar) Beginner
aerials workshop 9:15-9:45pm at 51 Walden  <http://www.51walden.org/>
(across the street) with Elizabeth Miller and Shawn Hershey (partner
required, $10 per person)
Sponsored by and proceeds to benefit the Concord-San Marcos Sister
Cities Committee
<http://www.concordnet.org/sister/San%20Marcos/sanmarcos.htm>  Contact:
Frank Hsieh at 617-272-5730 or director@...
<mailto:director@...>          Jazz violinist Eden
MacAdam-Somer <http://www.fiddlegarden.net/>  (above) and vibraphonist
Avi Fagan will perform swing dance music between big band sets.   The
Beantown Swing Orchestra had its best performance ever last Friday night
at Swing City, culminating in an eight-minute spontaneous dance jam to
"Jumpin' at the Woodside," after which the dancers crowded around the
front of the stage to cheer on trombonists Scott Flynn and Nick Sweet as
they dueled it out to the end.  The band is on an unprecedented high
right now and ready to bring it on this Saturday at the Concord Scout
House, so come on over!   During the band's break from 9:15 to 9:45pm,
some very familiar faces on stage will be playing some very different
music than you are used to hearing from them.  Fiddler extraordinaire
Eden MacAdam-Somer <http://www.fiddlegarden.net/>  and vibraphonist Avi
Fagan, along with acoustic guitarist Brant Grieshaber, will demonstrate
their versatility by performing swing dance music while you convert your
balance-and-swings to swing-outs.    Eden will also showcase her talent
as a vocalist by performing several songs with the Beantown Swing
Orchestra.  You won't want to miss this!   There will be a beginner
Lindy Hop lesson at 7:30pm, which is free with admission and no partner
is required.  Because the "followers" rotate through the "leaders," it's
a great way to meet people before the dance begins.     And, of course,
the 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra will get the dance floor swinging
with its classic big band arrangements from the 1930s and 1940s.  The
band mainly consists of college students from Berklee and NEC, as well
as some recent grads.  There is plenty of energy here to get the place
swinging all night long!    [Concord Scout House]  The Scout House,
located in beautiful historic downtown Concord Center, is an 18th
century barn that was converted into a dance hall in 1940 and has
remained a popular dance venue ever since.  The acoustics are better
than any other place we've played at, and the dance floor is so springy
you feel like you can fly!  Please bring a change of shoes to protect
the dance floor.  Parking is readily available on the street or in
nearby public lots (but please do not park in the church lot just to the
right).  If taking public transportation, the Concord station of the
commuter rail (Fitchburg line) is a six minute walk from the Scout House
through a very safe neighborhood. Take the train from North Station or
Porter Square and arrive in Concord at 6:13pm. Have supper at Helen's
Cafe (right around the corner at 17 Main St.) which serves great food
and is reasonably priced.  Dance until 10:30pm which is when the last
train leaves Concord.  Or, stay until the end and party with the band at
the Colonial Inn  <http://www.concordscolonialinn.com/> (48 Monument
Square, a short walk).     Hope to see you this Saturday!


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Sorry the message I posted was an unreadable mess.  To see it in all 
its glory, please go to:

www.beantownswing.com/CSH4-7ann_contra.html

Thanks, 
Frank Hsieh
Director, Beantown Swing Orchestra

Dear Dancers,

It's about time that there be another dance at Brown.  This Friday, April 6, we're in for a musical treat with Brendan Taaffe, Chris Stevens and Roger Kahle playing.  Calling with be provided by Ralph Sweet, whose appearance this semester has been long-awaited.  The dance will be held from 8pm-11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce house, located at 75 Waterman Street, Providence, RI.

As always, no partner or experience are necessary.

We look forward to dancing with you,

Julia and Gabriella

Join us for the next Peterborough NH Contra Dance at the gorgeous  
Town House on Saturday, April 7.
  Steve Zakon-Anderson will call with Randy Miller, Tom Hodgson and  
Eric Anderson. 7:30 Workshop, 8 -11:30 PM Contra Dance. $8/$6 students.

Reminder: Bill Fischer will call for the Berlin Country Orchestra in the next contra dance of our 2006-2007 season: Saturday, April 7, 2007, from 8:00 to 10:30 PM, at Berlin Town Hall, (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA.
   
  For more information on the BCO and for complete directions to our dance location at Berlin Town Hall, please visit our web site at:  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!

 
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Put some SPRING in your step!
     Enjoy live music with  Speledans  at the
 
Saturday Night Scandinavian dance
       April 7      8-10:30 pm
Music by John Chambers & Friends
                 Some teaching during first hour
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at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
        50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
        (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
        Public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission still $7.      Singles welcome
Info:  Eph@...    On the web:  www.Speledans.org
 
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No Scandianvian Dance on third Saturday in April
Join us at Scandinavian events at NEFFA (This year in Mansfield)
 


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Start warming up for NEFFA with a combined evening of English and
contra dancing in Jamiaca Plain this weekend.

WHEN:  Saturday, April 7, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Callers: Sue Rosen (Contras) and Michael Cicone (English).
        Music: Bruce Rosen on piano and lydia ievins on fiddle.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Get your heart pumping with lively contras, then cool down with smooth
English, with two of our favorite local callers and great tunes from
Bruce and lydia! What better way to spend a Saturday evening in April
(or any time)?

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The Jamaica Plain dance is gender-role free: men and women are equally
likely to dance either role, and gender-specific terms are avoided.
Those dancing the traditional men's role wear a ribbon called an
"armband" (not always worn on the arm) and are themselves called
"armbands"; their partners are called "bare-arms".

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that there will be a contra dance tonight at Brown University in Providence, RI.  The dance will run from 8pm-11pm and will be held in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman Street).  

We look forward to dancing with you,

Gabriella and Julia

Salem Contra Dance will be happening tonight, Saturday, April 8, at 7:30 PM, Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington St., Salem, MA. Sarah Gregory Smith calling, with Bill Smith and the Salem Country Orchestra. $8/$6 seniors/students, $20 family maximum. For ages 12 and up. Info:  978-745-9391; leel2@.... Salem Contra is held every first Saturday, October - May.

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The Springstep Performance Series 2006/2007

- - Le Bon Vent - -
"From French Courts to the Cajun Kitchen"
April 14 , 2007 at 8 PM

Le Bon Vent (The Good Wind) performs a musical odyssey from the
stately courts of  France and across the Atlantic to the new worlds of
Quebec, New England, and Louisiana. Trace the evolution of a music
that has been influenced by everyone from 17th century courtiers to
Acadian and New England settlers, yet amazingly remains uniquely
French after nearly four centuries of change.

Le Bon Vent:
Cristi Catt - voice
Ruthie Dornfeld - violin
James Falzone - clarinet
Adam Larrabee - guitar, mandolin
Taki Masuko - percussion
Jeremiah Mclane - accordion, piano

Tickets:
- $18 General, $15 Student/Senior,
- $14 Group Discount (parties of 10+; advance purchase)
Tickets available online or by phone at 781.395.0402.
See: http://www.springstep.org/?q=programs/performanceseries/lebonvent

Springstep
98 George P. Hassett Drive in Medford Square, Medford MA
Directions: http://www.springstep.org/?q=contact/directions

Le bon Vent: http://www.jeremiahmclane.com/index.php?LeBonVent

- - - - - - - - - - -

Springstep Performance Series - Ushers, greeters, and concession assistants needed. Enjoy a great show and make this wonderful concert series possible.
Event: From French Courts to the Cajun Kitchen
  - Saturday, April 14, from 6:30 - 10 pm
  - Usher Time Commitment: Approx. 3.5 hours.
  - Contact Springstep for more information.
  - http://www.springstep.org

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 13, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Michelle Kaminsky and French Toast, with Alan Bradbury, Mark Wholley, 
and Jim Joseph.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, May 13.

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




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Wocester Contra Dance, this Saturday April 14, 2007 8PM.

Downtown Worcester, Wesley United Methodist Church, 
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street.

Calling for us this month is Lisa Sieverts from Southern New Hampshire. Lisa
is a strong contra dancer and considers herself a "dancer's caller."  She
designs each night's program so that is satisfying and enjoyable for the
dancers. She bridges the gap between traditional and modern flavors of
contra dancing.  Lisa began contra dancing in the great Ralph Page's
stronghold of Southern New Hampshire and has collaborated with the late
Larry Jennings on his book Give-and-Take. We are fortunate to have her with
us for an evening of delightful dancing.

Joining her will be the Polymorphous String Band, a central Massachusetts
favorite. The band sponsors and performs at the Northboro Contra Dance.
Polymorphous includes Evy Dueck - fiddle, Jon Weinberg - hammered dulcimer &
guitar, Dick Hyland - Guitar & mandolin and Lyn Paul - Bass.

All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 

Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission:
$7 per person
Family admission is just $18, 
Students $6 with ID, 
Children 12 & under FREE! 
 

Location and Directions: 

* Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 
* From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 For a map and directions or more information see our web site
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/> 

It's always nice dance weather with live music!
 
Gammaldans - easy Scandinavian dances  
 Now with some Zwiefacher - always explained.
Sunday afternoon (April 15)   2 - 5 pm
              Music by John Chambers & Friends
(A guest fiddler from Shetlands plans to attend.  -  -  Eph)
                  Some teaching during first hour
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
 public transportation - bus #77 from Harvard Square
                 Admission still $7. 
 
Scandinavian dances will take place as scheduled, unless Arlington 
declares a snow emergency and prohibits street parking.  
(Arlington Police:  781-643-1212)
 
Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...       Website:
www.Speledans.org
 
 


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Just a reminder that there will NOT be a Northboro Contra Dance this
coming Saturday due to the New England Folk Festival being held this
weekend in Mansfield, MA.

If you're never been dancing at NEFFA I recommend that you check it
out.

We'll resume the dance series on May 19th with Christine Hale calling
and our annual ice cream social for the refreshments.

Thanks.

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Boston-Contra/

Just a reminder that there will not be a dance at the
Concord Scout House this Saturday, April 21.

Come join us at NEFFA: http://www.neffa.org

We will be back on May 19 with the magic music of Carol
Bittenson, Jim Guinness, and Debby Knight.

Beth Parkes

For those of you planning to go to NEFFA, please note the
parking plans have been changed from those printed on the
flyer. Correct directions can be gotten from the NEFFA
website: www.neffa.org.

Pass the word.

For those of you NOT planning to go to NEFFA, we are very,
very sorry. (Because it must be something pretty big to
keep you away.)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Keith Murphy <deepsea@...>
Date: Apr 15, 2007 10:56 PM
Subject: [Nightingale News] Nightingale update
To: news@...

Dear friends of Nightingale,

We seem to have weathered a late season storm fairly well, with mostly
just wet socks. But the weather should definitely be clear in time for
a couple of exciting events coming up for us. This week we are doing
two double bill shows. The first with our friends from Boston, a
fantastic Irish music duo - Matt and Shannon Heaton. Shannon is an
outstanding Irish flute player and Matt is one of the more tasteful
and creative Irish guitar players I know. That show will be this
Wednesday, Apr 18,  at Club Passim, Cambridge MA at 8pm.  We are going
to collaborate on a number of pieces which promises to be fun.


Please visit www.clubpassim.org/passimcalendar/

Then on Friday, Apr 20, we are playing with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason
at  the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH at 8pm. Jay and Molly are old
friends of ours from our days teaching at their summer music camp,
Ashokan. Many of you will know Jay as the composer of Ashokan
Farewell, the theme for the Ken Burns Civil War series. Together, Jay
and Molly are great performers and again, we have been planning a
number of collaborations with them for this show.


Info and tickets at: www.coverhomerepair.org or 603-448-0400

Finally, we had to cancel a concert in the Middletown, CT area last
month due to a snow storm. That show has been rescheduled for Sat, May
12. Please check back on our web site for details in the coming weeks.

Sorry if you are out of range for these shows. We'll get back to your
area again some day, we hope. In the meantime, please help spread the
word for any of these events.


All the best,
Keith --

Keith Murphy and Rebecca Tracy
 Blackislemusic.com
 104 Washington St
 Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Scandinavian events at NEFFA:
 
Compiled by Eph Weiss from the NEFFA website, and subject to change
 (Prepared April 16, 2007)
 
Friday, April 20, 2007:
 
10:00 pm – Scandinavian Dance – Gammaldansbandet 
-– Middle School Auditorium
Old-time Scandinavian couple dancing. Waltz, polka, shottish, hambo,
mazurka, polska, etc.
Gammaldansbandet:  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/John_Chambers.html>
John Chambers (leader),
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Christine_Anderson.html> Christine
Anderson,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Shelley_Drowns.html> Shelley
Drowns,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Barney_Gage.html> Barney Gage,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Janet_Gage.html> Janet Gage,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Nancy_Kalinski.html> Nancy Kalinski,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Deyne_Meadow.html> Deyne Meadow,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Paul_Milde.html> Paul Milde
 
Saturday, April 21, 2007:
 
2:00 pm – Faroese Ballad Dance – Faroese Dancers 
-– High School Room 125
Introduction to traditional ballad dancing from the Faroe Islands, an
unbroken a cappella song/dance tradition dating back to the Middle Ages.
Demonstration, explanation and audience participation.
Faroese Dancers:  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Sharon_Weiss.html>
Sharon Weiss (leader),
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Kristian_Blak.html> Kristian Blak,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Djoni_Dalsgard.html> Djoni Dalsgard,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Cathy_Hallet.html> Cathy Hallet,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Nigel_Hallet.html> Nigel Hallet,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Turid_Holm.html> Turid Holm,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Margretha_Jorgensen.html> Margretha
Jorgensen,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Solbjorn_Mortensen.html>
Solbjorn Mortensen,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Angelika_Nielsen.html> Angelika
Nielsen,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Charlie_Pilzer.html> Charlie
Pilzer,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Hjordis_Reinert.html> Hjordis
Reinert,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Oli_Reinert.html> Oli
Reinert,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Hans_Henrik_Scheel.html> Hans
Henrik Scheel,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Marna_Skylv_Sorensen.html> Marna Skylv
Sorensen,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Vilmund_Sorensen.html>
Vilmund Sorensen 
 
3:30 pm – Traditional :Faroese Dance – Faroese Dancers 
-– High School Auditorium
Faroese Dancers: (See Saturday @ 2:00 pm, above)
 
5:00 pm – Kalevala Stories – Faux Finnish 
-– High School Room 103
We will be telling stories from the Kalevala, the ancient Finnish epic.
Faux Finnish:  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Angela_Kessler.html>
Angela Kessler (leader),
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/April_Grant.html> April Grant,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Lynn_Noel.html> Lynn Noel
 
5:30 pm – Schottis Surprises – Eph Weiss & Laura Stern, John Chamber &
Friends 
-– Middle School Auditorium
A brief introduction to schottis basics for beginners, followed by
instructions (with demonstrations) in many delightful and easy schottis
variations. For dancers at all levels, including beginners.
 
6:00 pm – Scandinavian Songs – Stämbandet 
-– Middle School Room 105/106 
Scandinavian melodies from the Middle Ages to the present, sung in a
capella, four-part harmonies. The songs come from all the Nordic
countries of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark.
Stämbandet:  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Gunnar_Sievert.html>
Gunnar Sievert (leader),
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Bisse_Bowman.html> Bisse Bowman,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Anne_Sternlight_Bright.html> Anne
Sternlight Bright,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Maria_Ericsson.html> Maria Ericsson,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Fredrik_Hesselvik.html> Fredrik
Hesselvik,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Karin_Holst.html> Karin
Holst,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Eva_Keppelman.html> Eva
Keppelman,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Peter_Keppelman.html> Peter
Keppelman,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Christina_Krouk.html>
Christina Krouk,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Annette_Kovamees.html> Annette
Kövamees,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Allen_LeVines.html> Allen
LeVines,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Andrea_OConnell.html> Andrea
O'Connell,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Minna_Pihlava.html> Minna
Pihlava 
 
8:00 pm – Two Swedish Fiddles – Matt Fichtenbaum & Jane Orzechowski 
-– Hjigh School Room 101
Traditional Swedish fiddle tunes with captivating esoteric rhythms and
lush two-fiddle harmonies. Prepare to be charmed!
 
9:30 pm – Swedish Couple Dance – Matt Fichtenbaum & Friends
-– Middle School Auditorium
A session of Swedish couple dances - regional village dances and
gammaldans. Exotic rhythms and sprightly music.
 <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Matt_Fichtenbaum.html> Matt
Fichtenbaum,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Rachel_Fichtenbaum.html>
Rachel Fichtenbaum,
<http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Jane_Orzechowski.html> Jane Orzechowski
 
Sunday, April 21, 2007:
 
11:00 am – Nyckelharpa Smorgasbord – Matt Fichtenbaum, Lydia ievins,
Bronwyn Bird 
-– Middle School Room 107
Nyckelharpa - the Swedish keyed fiddle. Tunes, tradition, legend - and
tuning - on one, two, and three harpas.
 
12:30 pm – North Atlantic Social – Faroese Dancers
-– Middle School Dance Hall
Dances from the social dance repertoire of Shetland, Orkney, Denmark and
other Scandinavian countries.
Faroese Dancers: (See Saturday @ 2:00 pm, above)
 
3:30 pm – Røros Brekk’dance – Røroslaget
-– Middle School Auditorium
Dances from around the Røros region of Norway -- mostly reinlander,
waltz, polka, snoa, and of course Rørospols -- played in the Brekken
style.
Røroslaget:   <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Brian_Wilson.html> Brian
Wilson (leader),  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Katie_DeWolf.html>
Katie DeWolf,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Jonathan_Gilbert.html>
Jonathan Gilbert,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Amy_Parker.html> Amy
Parker,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Donna_Slonim.html> Donna
Slonim,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Laura_Stern.html> Laura Stern
 
4:00 pm – Norwegian Folk Songs – Sonja Savig & Friends
-– High School Room 125

Norwegian songs and folk songs with translations and family anecdotes.


 <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Sonja_Savig.html> Sonja Savig
(leader),  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Jerry_Epstein.html> Jerry
Epstein,  <http://www.neffa.org/grid/perfs/Neal_MacMillan.html> Neal
MacMillan

 
 
Compiled by Eph Weiss from the NEFFA website, and subject to change
 
Important note from NEFFA on getting to the festival:
Yikes!! As of April 4th our driving directions have CHANGED as well as
our Satellite parking lot.  For REVISED INFORMATION, please consult:
http://www.neffa.org/getting_there.html 
 
(Note:  The attachment is the same message, for printing on a single
page.)
-  -  Eph Weiss
(Please reply to   Eph@...  )
 


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I wanted to let you know about a big break that is happening on 
Saturday for one of our Rehoboth musicians.

Emily Miller, a Brown University graduate who has performed at the 
Rehoboth dance as part of Michelle Kaminsky's band French Roast, also 
has a country music band, the Sweetback Sisters, which was chosen to 
be one of six finalists in the "Talented Twenty-Somethings" contest 
on Garrison Keillor's national PBS radio program, A Prairie Home 
Companion.

The competition is being broadcast this Saturday, April 21, at 6 p.m. 
The finalists will each play a few songs live on the air, and 
audience members at home will be able to cast their votes over the 
Internet. Emily, who has been playing the fiddle since she was 3 
years old, also sings in the group.

I'm attaching a JPG of the Sweetback Sisters, which shows Emily 
(center) with her band. She would be delighted if Rehoboth dancers 
had the opportunity to listen to the show and support the Sweetback 
Sisters.

See you soon,
Shawn

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Dear Dancers,

I am pleased to inform you that this Friday, April 20, the contra dance at Brown University will be held in Brown's Alumnae Hall.  This beautiful space, much larger than our usual Leung, features a full stage and a great floor.  We will enjoy the music of our very own Andrew Grover and Friends, as well as the calling of Lucia Watson.  

Don't miss out on this very special opportunity to dance in Alumnae Hall!  We will be in the Crystal Room on the second floor of the building, which is located at 194 Meeting Street, Providence, RI.  For directions, follow this link and scroll to the bottom of the page: http://www.brown.edu/Students/swing/directions.html

We will dance from 8pm-11pm.  As always, beginners are welcome, no partners or experience necessary.

We look forward to dancing with you,
Julia and Gabriella

Dear Dancers,

This week, our special dance will actually run from 8pm to 11:30pm!

Also, our band will be Rumspringa - Andy Grover (fiddle), Peter Fein (banjo/mandolin), and Jim Desmond (piano/accordian/guitar).

Don't forget to find us in Alumnae Hall!

-Julia and Gabriella 

Hello friends,

I want to take a minute to alert you to your chance to be part of the
12th Beatles Sing-Along at the New England Folk Festival.  Rocking
Horse People will once again be leading an hour-long sing-along,
starting at 8:00 PM at the Mansfield High School auditorium.

NEFFA is in Mansfield Ma this coming weekend (April 20-22)  You can
get directions and other information  from www.neffa.org (the
directions the Neffa flyers are out-of-date, check the web site).

 See you on the dance floor and at the Sing-Along.

-- Gene Albert

p.s. In case you're interested, Rocking Horse People is currently:

         Gene Albert     - vocals, bass, guitar
         Paul Albert     - vocals, guitar, percussion
         Jackie Damsky   - vocals, violin, percussion
         Lynne Frey      - vocals, guitar, bass
         Eva Hulme       - vocals, flute, percussion
         Adam Williams   - vocals, guitar
         (special guest Elsa Elliott - vocals)

and we will all be singing (Mostly) Rubber Soul:

What Goes On
I've Just Seen a Face
Norwegian Wood
You Won't See Me
Think For Yourself
The Word
Michelle
It's Only Love
Nowhere Man
Yesterday
Girl
I'm Looking Through You
In My Life
Wait
If I Needed Someone
Run For Your Life
Drive My Car
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Imagine


 www.neffa.org

Come Dancing (this Saturday night)

Saturday 4/21/2007
Contradances for the community, in Melrose -- contras and squares from 
7-10PM at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, across from the 
library, 70 West Emerson St. in Melrose MA (voluntary donations)
Cammy, Al MacIntire, Eli Kaynor, Nickolas Kaynor and Peter Butcher will 
welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor. 

Cammy Kaynor
http://home.earthlink.net/~manystrings/
cammydance@...
781-665-3835



Also my Morris team, the Commonwealth Morris Men, are dancing 
This Sunday morning at 10 in Mansfield at NEFFA
Next Saturday in Waltham at Gore Place (sheep festival)
May Day in the Arnold Arboretum then by the Charles River 
Lilac Sunday on May 13 at the Arnold Arboretum

www.commonwealthmorris.com

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 27, at 8 
p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Dave Langford and Colin McCaffrey.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, May 13.

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




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Greetings fellow dancers,

Come to Jamaica Plain on Saturday for a warm and friendly evening of 
gender role free contra dancing.

WHEN:  Saturday, April 28, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sarah Gregory Smith; Music: Bill Smith and Friends
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and 
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce 
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web 
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see 
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

See you there.

-Mike Miller

Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (04/28/2007) from 8 to 11 
at the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Rick Mohr
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

a reminder . . .
   Mostly Waltz 
This Sunday - April 29
Jacqueline Schwab & Dave Langford
      at Springstep, Medford MA
2:15 - 3:00  Basic rotary waltz lesson 
3:00 - 5:30  Live Music       Adm. $10
See: www(dot)geocities(dot)com/bostonwaltz
<http://www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz>  .
Directions to Springstep: www.springstep.org .
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Another fun event Saturday  May 5:
a Ragtime Ball  sponsored by
the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
8 - 11 pm  Trinity Episcopal Church
131 West Emerson St., Melrose MA
Waltzes, Tangos, and One-Steps!
$25 per person/$15 student
      ($5 less for advance purchase)
See  <http://www.VintageDancers.org> www.VintageDancers.org  or
call 781-593-3038
=======================
-  -  Eph Weiss -  Eph@...
 


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Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger, aka Notorius, with be the Beantown 
Swing Orchestra's special guests this Saturday night at the Concord 
Scout House!

Details are at www.beantownswing.com/csh5-5-07ann.html

Can you believe it - Notorius will be playing two different genres of 
dance music at the same location during the same week!  Come and 
contradance with them on Thursday (free), then switch gears (or not) 
and swing dance with them on Saturday.  These versatile musicians need 
versatile dancers!

Dear Dancers,

We am beyond thrilled to tell you about our upcoming dance this Friday, May 4.  For the third year in a row, Nightingale with George Marshall calling will return to Brown.  This will be the last dance of the season, and we intend to end with the event of the year.  Whether you've come to every dance or only one before, this is the dance of the year not to miss.  As always, we will be dancing in our beloved Leung Gallery in Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI) from 8pm-11pm.

Since Nightingale is such a special band, we will be charging our special event prices of $6 for students and $10 for general attendance.

We are utterly thrilled to dance with you,

Julia and Gabriella

Speledans  presents
Scandinavian dance
Sat. Evening - May 5 - 8:00-10:30 pm
-  -  -  Join us for wonderful music and dance
Music by Matt Fichtenbaum & Friends
Early Teaching             Admission  $7. 
 
PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
   50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
   (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
   By public transportation - bus #77 from Harvard Square
Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...       Website:
www.Speledans.org


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Reminder: Contra Dance in Berlin May 5  David Kaynor will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, May 5  from 8-10:30 pm in the Town Hall, Berlin, MA with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For additional information call 978-273-8238 or check online at  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/
     
  NEW! Pre-dance potluck
  Please feel free bring a main, side or dessert dish to share to the pre-dance potluck at 6 PM in Barnes Hall, on the ground floor of Town Hall. It's a great way to get acquainted with other dancers, the caller, and band members.
   
  See you there!


       
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Salem Contra Dance will be happening May 5, our last dance until October. As usual, at 7:30 PM, at Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington St., Salem MA.
Sarah Gregory Smith will call; Bill Smith and the Salem Country Orchestra will provide music. For ages 12 and up, $8/$6 students/seniors; $20 family maximum; clean soft-soled shoes requested. Handicapped accessible. Info:
978-745-9391; leel2@....

For this dance only: There will be a potluck at 6:30 PM before the dance in the Bigleow Room, below the dance hall; all dancers welcome!

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Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Friday, May 4 at the Concord Scout House
74 Walden St., Concord, MA

Featuring calling by Lisa Greenleaf
and HOT music by Rodney Miller, Anna Patton, 
Peter Siegel and Stuart Kenney.

8-11PM
Admission: $9
21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

Dear Dancers,

Come to Jamaica Plain this Saturday for a high energy gender role free 
contra dance with a superb caller/band combination.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 5, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: BAD Band (Bruce Rosen on piano, 
Amy Larkin on fiddle, and Dave Titus on fiddle).
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

See you there.

-Mike Miller

Dear Dancers,

We are writing to remind you of the exciting news that there wil be a dance tonight at Brown University with music by Nightingale!

The dance will run from 8pm-11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).

Please join us for the most exciting event of the year and the last dance of the season!

We look forward to dancing with you,

Gabriella and Julia

The 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday English Country Dance in Jamaica Plain  
continues in May - July.

We dance gender-free. This is a small dance with mostly experienced  
dancers, but beginners are welcome and encouraged to come.

We dance from 7:30 to 10 PM. The dance takes place at the First  
Church of Jamaica Plain at the corner of Center and Eliot Streets (at  
the monument).

The schedule and other information about this dance series can be  
found at http://www.lcfd.org/bgfe.

5/8/07	Sue Rosen with Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Rick Mohr	
5/22/07	Michael Cicone with Jean Monroe, Ron Dann, Johanna Bobrow	
5/29/07	Christine Robb & Chris Ricciotti with recordings - Experienced
6/12/07	Linda Leslie with Bruce Rosen, Rob Dann, Johanna Bobrow	
6/26/07	Graham Christian with Ken Allen 	
7/10/07	Sue Rosen with Bruce Rosen, Ray Salvo, Donna Slonim	
7/24/07	Christine Robb with Ken Allen, Johanna Bobrow, Ron Dann

They are back! That's right Steve Howland brings us calling in the style of
the Pioneer Valley home of Greenfield and Shelburne Falls. We remember just
how good it was at the first dance of the season.

Joining him will be the Rhubarb Pie Dance Band. How good can it get? It's a
combination that just seems to get better.  Rhubarb Pie includes Ann Roy -
fiddle, Chris Spicer - fiddle, Kevin Blanchard - penny whistle, Ron Midgett
- fiddle and tenor banjo, Steve Howland - fiddle, and Tom Warnick - Guitar.

Please join us as we welcome these wonderful performers. 

 All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment. 


Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 


Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $7 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just
$6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 


Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 


From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 


For a map and more directions or more information see our web site
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/> 

If you would like to be removed from our e-mail list, please contact the
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Announcing a brand new Contradance weekend that will take place July
6-8th in the province of Quebec, just north of the Vermont border.

The 'Ooh La La Dance Weekend'  will be held at a beautiful country
dance hall in Ways Mills, about 10 minutes from Ayers Cliff. The
weekend will feature mainly contras, with a small dose of Quebecois
dances, concerts in a small church, and a shapenote singing session. 

The featured caller is Boston's Lisa Greenleaf, and the featured band
is Crowfoot. Other performers / callers include Mayfly, Grand Respir,
Marie-Soleil Pillete, and Jackie Hall.

The weekend will also feature delicious organic catering, and an
optional winetasting tour!

Please visit the website for more info: www.oohlaladance.com

Or contact Jackie Hall at :
(819) 838-4140 
oohlaladance@...

Register before May 18th and receive $15 off your registration fee.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 11, at 8 p.m. 
Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

This Sunday, May 13, the Sunday Night Jammers will be hosting a free 
community dance at the dance hall. A pot-luck starts the evening at 6 
p.m., and the dance goes from 7 to 9 p.m. For more details, see below.

Also, next Saturday, on May 19, Sarah Hirsch's Newport dance will be 
held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. You can get the details and directions at 
http://www.newportdance.org.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, May 13.

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




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Speledans present easy Scandinavian dances  
             Gammaldans 
with live music by John Chambers & Friends
Sunday May 13     2 - 5 pm
Beginners welcome       Instructions       Singles welcome
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
 public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission $ 7.    Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...
www.Speledans.org 
 
 


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Just a reminder that this months 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance
will be held next Saturday evening, May. 19th at the First Parish
Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Christine Hale calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.  As this will be the last dance of this
season it will feature our annual ice cream social for refreshments!

Due to problems with dirt on the floor at the Parish Hall, we're
asking everyone to use the brushes provided in the foyer to clean the
bottoms of your shoes before entering the hall.  If you can bring a
clean pair of shoes to change into and dance in, even better!

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

We hope you can join us!


Jon Weinberg

| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

Contra Dance: Lancaster Town Hall, 695 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523

Sunday, June 10th from 2-5 PM, $8 Admission
Band: Notorious (Eden MacAdam-Somer: Fiddle, Larry Unger: Guitar, banjo, bass)
Caller: David Kaynor
Contact: 978-339-3918

Please join us for this first ever Lancaster, MA contra dance.  There
will be pot-luck refreshments at intermission, a mixed enthusiastic
crowd of experience levels......and of course, great music and
dancing.  Bring your clean soft soled shoes.  See you there.

Directions from the Concord, MA area:
From Route 2 West merge onto I-495 via exit 40A toward
Marlborough/Worcester.  Take exit 27 onto Route 117 West toward
Bolton.  Go slight left onto Route 117/Main Street. Take a left on
Harvard Street and a right on Packard Street and then a left onto Main
Street/ Route 70.   Or you could pick up route 62 and head through
Clinton until hitting 70.  About a half hour or less from Concord.




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Got a little couch potato?
 Check out fun summer activities for kids.

Speledans presents:
3rd Saturday Night - May 19  
Scandinavian Dance    8-10:30 pm  -  $7.00   
               Music by John Chambers & friends
at PACC (Park Ave Cong Church),  Arlington Heights, MA
      1 block uphill from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
<http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA>
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or Enjoy the Live Music
Some dance experience helpful - Some  teaching
Info: Erica: 781-891-3207   <mailto:eph@...> eph@...
<http://www.Speledans.org> www.Speledans.org   
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Norwegian Music and Dance  
3rd Friday May 18      8:00 - 11:00 pm        $8.00
          Music by Toby Weinberg              Beginners welcome
Church of Our Saviour - 21 Marathon St.., Arlington, MA 02474
Map:
<http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=21+Marathon+St.+Arlington,+MA>
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=21+Marathon+St.+Arlington,+MA
  _____  

 
Sun May 20  -  Mostly Waltz     2:15 - 5:30 pm       $10.00
Music by   <http://www.sover.net/%7Emarylea/bnmems_m.htm> Mary Lea
(violin) and Karen Axelrod (piano).          
Basic teaching (Helen & Eph)  2:15 - 3:00         Dance 3:00 - 5:00
at Springstep in Medford Square - Singles or Couples invited
INFO: 781-395-1066    <http://www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz>
www.geocities.com/bostonwaltz     <http://www.springstep.org/contactus>
www.springstep.org/contactus   
MAP:
<http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=98+George+P+Hassett+Dr.+Medford,+M
A>
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=98+George+P+Hassett+Dr.+Medford,+MA
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Hello everyone!!

After a long and hard 3 month hiatus, the Mill City Contra Dance is 
back!! Come dance on Friday with Gypsy Minor: Sarah Jane Nelson on piano 
and Tom Moreau on fiddle. You should recognize them as semi-regular Mill 
City dancers. They have a great sound and energy.

It's our 1 year anniversary!!! Yes, we have been dancing at the 
Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH for 1 year!! Come celebrate with us.

Big thanks to Sandy Lafleur for helping with promoting the Mill City Dance!

Next month Apple Crisp will be returning to play for us with their 
unique sound. They keep getting better each time I hear them play.

We have an exciting line up of musicians coming up this summer. The 
hall's air conditioned, so the dancing doesn't stop!

Chris Weiler
Caller, organizer - Mill City Contra Dance
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 25, at 8 p.m. 
Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Heathen 
Creek, with Maia Rutman, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen.

This Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, Chris Ricciotti invites you 
to attend a Ragtime Ball in an Arts and Crafts Castle in Little 
Falls, NY. The weekend features dance workshops and a ball on 
Saturday, and an afternoon tea dance party on Sunday. For more 
details and to register, you can email Chris at Ricciotti@....

Looking ahead to June, there are two events taking place to help 
raise funds for a handicapped-accessible van for Maggie Worthen, who 
a year ago suffered a stroke at age 21 and has been in rehabilitation 
since then. On June 2, there will be a contra dance in Kingston, RI, 
and on June 26, "Magstock"--a rock-and-roll concert--will take place 
at Wood River Junction. You can read about these events and find out 
how to make a donation at 
http://www.magswheels.org/Maggies_Wheels_Home_Page.html.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, June 10.

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




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Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (05/26/2007) from 8 to 11 
at the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Walter Lenk
    Music: Amy Richardson Larkin and Debby Knight

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Come celebrate the three-day weekend by dancing gender role free contras
with us on Saturday night.  We have an excellent lineup for you--

WHEN:  Saturday, May 26, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: John Cote (guitar) & Ed Howe (fiddle)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

-Mike Miller

Hello Dancers,

It's a perfect weekend for dancing at the Peterborough Contra Dance -  
this Saturday, June 2nd -

Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling
     with music by Old New England

Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:30 — Price: $8
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
anderson@...t
Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (not in Aug) )

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

         Speledans  presents:
Scandinavian Dance    
Saturday Night - June 2 
     8-10:30 pm          -         $7                         
Music by   Matt Fichtenbaum & friends                             
At  PACC  Park Ave Cong Church   Arlington Heights, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
<http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA>
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or Enjoy the Live Music
       Some dance experience helpful   -   friendly partners 
Info: Erica: 781-891-3207   <mailto:eph@...> eph@...
<http://www.Speledans.org> www.Speledans.org   
 


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The first time for the new Lancaster dance, on Sunday Afternoon.
Also a potluck meal starting at noon before the dance, see further below.

June 10, 2007, 2 to 5 PM (Sunday)
Lancaster Town Hall
695 Main Street (Route 70),
Lancaster MA  (near Harvard, Clinton and Leominster)

- - - All are welcome, all dances will be taught - - -

David Kaynor calling
Eden McAdam-Somer - fiddle
Larry Unger - guitar. banjo bass

$8.00 admission

For further information about the dance:
Jill Nowak 978-339-3918
also: songsailormusic@...

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POTLUCK before the Dance

Hello Dear Friends:

Jill Nowak is organizing the  June 10, 2007 Lancaster Contra Dance
with Notorious playing and David Kaynor calling!  A glorious
combination for beginners to seasoned contra gypsies alike!

The dance begins at 2 PM.  The lovely century old Lancaster Town Hall
sits upon a handsome old fashioned Town Green with plenty of parking
space.  The spacious, wooden floor lends itself well for wonderful
dancing opportunity.

I am hosting an open pre-dance potluck for anyone who'd like to
attend.  It will begin at noon and be at my home: 2 Main St., Rt. 70,
South Lancaster.

My house is approximately 2 miles south of the Lancaster Town Hall and
on the same road (Rt. 70 / Main St).  The back side of the flyer has
good directions already printed to get to Lancaster Town Hall... so
just go approximately 2 miles further south on Rt. 70 and you'll find
my three-story (including walk up attic) 1847 Greek revival, white
house on the right (west) side of Rt. 70 / Main St. exactly on the
town lines for Lancaster and Clinton (the "Entering Clinton /
Lancaster' sign is directly across the road from my yard.  Park
anywhere in my driveway or behind my house and come on in for the
potluck.

Please forward this information to anyone who may wish to attend
either or both (potluck and / or contra dance).  All are welcome, the
more the merrier!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call me at 978-368-8470.

Thanks and be well,
John Schumacher-Hardy  :-)

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 8, at 8 p.m. 
Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

This Sunday, June 10, the Sunday Night Jammers will be hosting a free 
community dance at the dance hall. A pot-luck starts the evening at 6 
p.m., and the dance goes from 7 to 9 p.m. For more details, see below.

Also, Sarah Hirsch's Newport dance will take place this month on June 
23, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. You can get the details and directions at 
http://www.newportdance.org.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be this Sunday, June 10.

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




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The Worcester Contra Dance is this Saturday!!

He's back! That's right Tim Van Egmond brings us calling in the style of the
Pioneer Valley home of Greenfield and Shelburne Falls. We remember just how
good it was when he was with us at our October dance.

 

Joining him will be the Polymorphous String Band. How good can it get? It's
a combination that just seems to get better.  The band plays a variety of
traditional and contemporary New England, Southern, Old Time, Cape Breton,
French Canadian, and Celtic music for contra and square dances. Polymorphous
includes  <http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#evy#evy> Evy Dueck -
Fiddle;  <http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#jon#jon> Jon Weinberg -
Hammered Dulcimer; Guitar
<http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#dick#dick> Dick Hyland - Guitar,
Mandolin;  <http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#lyn#lyn> Lyn Paul -
Bass. 

 

Please join us as we welcome these wonderful performers. 

 

 

 

All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment. 

 

Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 

 

Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $7 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just
$6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 

 

Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

 

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

For a map and more directions or more information see our web site
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/> 

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Speledans presents
easy Scandinavian dances  
             Gammaldans Party!  
               (last Gammaldans until after Labor Day)
    with live music by John Chambers & Friends
Sunday June 10     2 - 5 pm
       Beginners welcome              Singles welcome
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church)
50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights, MA 
(at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.)
public transportation:  bus #77 from Harvard Square
Admission $ 7.    Info:   <mailto:Eph@...> Eph@...
www.Speledans.org 
 
(Next Gammaldans:    Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9)


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          Speledans  presents:
Scandinavian Dance Party   
Saturday Night - June 16 
(last scheduled dance until after Labor Day)
     8-10:30 pm          -         $7                         
Music by all our Scandinavian musicians                             
At  PACC  (Park Ave Cong Church)  Arlington Heights, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:  <http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA> http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or Enjoy the Live Music
       Some dance experience helpful   -   friendly partners 
Info: Erica: 781-891-3207  eph@...  www.Speledans.org   
 
♫ ♫ ☺ ♫ ♫ ☺ ♫ ♫ ☺ ♫♫  ☺ ♫ ♫ ☺ ♫ ♫ ☺ ♫♫  ☺ ♫ ♫ ☺ 
 
Norwegian Dance  with Brian Wilson and friends
This Friday June 15     8 – 11 pm
Learn and dance springar, pols and other dance favorites of 
Røros, Hallingdal, Telemark, and nearby areas of Sweden. 
     at Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington                                                           
     Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
This is the last dance of our season.
    Info:  Scot (401) 434-2359 or applegat@...
     On the web:  www.Speledans.org
http://www.google.com/maps?q=21+Marathon+St,+Arlington,+MA+02474,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title
 
 


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Carol Bittenson, Fiddle
Jim Guinness,Winds
Debby Knight, Piano
Beth Parkes, calling

Come join us for our last contra dance of the season (though there ARE 
contra dances every Saturday in the summer put together by Walter Lenk.)

8:00 - 11:00 pm
$8/$5 teens and under

Questions? 978-667-7459

See you there! 

Hello Everyone!

We're back dancing tonight in the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH! Music 
tonight will be provided by Apple Crisp. They have a unique sound, a lot 
of energy and it's always fun! It's great to have them back.

Next month we have a fun band from Maine coming down to provide music 
for us. Foxfire is: Pam Green (fiddle, bodhran, mandolin), Sandy River 
(flute, whistle), Paul Baines (guitar) and Richard Green (bass, fiddle).

The Mill-a-Round is air-conditioned! We're dancing all summer!

Directions, more information at the links below.

Looking forward to seeing you all! Happy Dancing!

Chris Weiler
Caller, organizer - Mill City Contra Dance
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

Come Dancing (this Saturday night) 

Saturday 6/16/2007 
Contradances for the community, Our last for the season in Melrose -- 
contras and squares from 7-10PM at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist 
Church, across from the library, 70 West Emerson St. in Melrose MA 
(voluntary donations) 
Cammy, Al MacIntire, Eli Kaynor, Nickolas Kaynor and Peter Butcher will 
welcome sit-ins in the band and newcomers on the dance floor. 

Cammy Kaynor 
http://home.earthlink.net/~manystrings/ 
cammydance@... 
781-665-3835 

A photo from last month made it onto a progressive website!
http://www.dailykos.com/comments/2007/5/24/71929/1929/129#c129
More photos of the dance from the source: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewstryker/sets/72157600234477249/

For those who knew him and have not heard, Dave Stryker (perhaps best 
known as a Morris Dancer) who has been battling cancer for some time, 
finally passed away early in the morning of 6/6. The last few months he 
has had many visitors and friends entertaining him with dancing, music, 
and song. A memorial in August is in the planning stages - let me know if 
you are interested in learning details. 

Others of Cammy's Contradances coming up this summer: 

South Amherst MA Munson Library on Saturday night-----July 28

Fourgone Conclusions Reunion dance ---- Sunday afternoon Aug. 19 at 2:00 
in the Greenfield MA Guiding Star Grange

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 22, at 8 p.m. 
Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Dave 
Langford and Karen Axelrod.

This month there will also be a fifth-Friday dance! I'll send the 
reminder for that dance next week.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in all sizes) 
are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by 
mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, July 15.

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




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[Please forward this message to all your dance lists and dance friends!]

THE WALDO WALTZ
Outdoor Waltzes
at Waldo Park in East Arlington

Live music!
Fantastic string band
organized by Alan Kaufman,
fiddle-player extraordinaire

Classic waltzes, bluegrass waltzes, old time waltzes, and more waltzes.

Saturday, June 23
6:00 PM - bring a picnic supper
6:45 PM - music and dancing begin

This special evening is a combination neighborhood picnic in the park
and dance event.  Family friendly!
Natasha will be teaching waltz basics -- come and be a "ringer"!

Where's Waldo (Park)?
Waldo Park is at the end of Waldo Rd. in East Arlington.  Park on Waldo,
Trowbridge (my street), or any of the other side streets nearby.

Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113060988856840\
098504.0000011346f703897f17e&ll=42.405079,-71.135918&spn=0.006908,0.0142\
05&z=16&om=1>

Food: Bring your own picnic at 6:00.  Lemonade and desserts will be on
sale to raise money for park maintenance.

Shoes: The dancing will take place on an outdoor basketball court.  It's
a cement, asphalt surface, so bring appropriate dance shoes.  (I'll
probably wear my hard-leather-soled Cajun-dance cowboy boots.)  The rest
of the park is grass.  There's also an enclosed playground for the
kiddies (I think the surface is wood chips?).

For more info about the music, contact Alan Kaufman at
alanfiddler@... <mailto:alanfiddler@...> .
For more info about the dancing, reply to me by email any time, or call
me at 781-643-1346 starting on Thursday.
For more info about Waldo Park, contact Alex Hoffinger at
ahoffinger@... <mailto:ahoffinger@...> .

Weather for Saturday looks very promising: not too hot, no rain.

If you're on a dance list, please forward this message to it, i.e.,
toBostonZydeco, contra dancing, Israeli dancing, tango dancing, salsa
dancing, swing dancing, Balkan dancing, English Country dancing, Morris
dancing.--
www.NatashaShabat.com <http://www.natashashabat.com/>


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Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (06/23/2007) from 8 to 11 
at the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Sue Rosen
    Music: Emily Troll, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week: John Alden with Richard Gregory-Allen, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        <http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html>

-- 

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

Greetings fellow dancers,

Come to JP this Saturday night for a gender role free contra dance to 
light up one of the shortest nights of the year.  We have an excellent 
program for you--just look at this! --->

WHEN:  Saturday, June 23, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Tony Parkes.  Music: Dogtown -- with Becky Miller on
fiddle; Tom Randall on piano, guitar, and mandolin; and Norb Spencer on 
accordian.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

-Mike Miller

Please note the following updates regarding tomorrow's event:

1. Important "theme" of this event not emphasized in the previous
announcement: The Waldo Waltz was conceived as a neighborhood event, by
a tiny volunteer organization called Friends of Waldo Park.  The goal of
the event is to strengthen the feeling of community in the immediate
neighborhood of the park.  People who don't live in the immediate
neighborhood are certainly welcome to join in; please just keep in mind
that the focus is very local, not regional.  Many of the attendees will
be families from the immediate neighborhood who are turning out to
support the park and mingle with each other, and might just happen to
enjoy a waltz or three while they're at it.

2. Since the park is very small, it will be helpful to have an
approximate head count ahead of time.  If you're planning to come to the
Waltz, please RSVP by replying to this email message, and mention how
many are in your party.  If you're willing to help "demonstrate" basic
waltz steps while I'm teaching, please mention that, too.

3. Since the event was originally conceived for the immediate
neighborhood, there will not be any public toilet facilities.  Please
consider stopping at one of the many commercial places on nearby Mass.
Ave. in East Arlington or Arlington Center.  I will also offer my own
home (about two blocks away) to dancers needing facilities, once the
event is over.

4. FYI, Waldo Park is very accessible by public transportation.  The #77
bus runs up and down Mass. Ave. between Arlington and Harvard Sq. about
every ten minutes.  The park is a 1-minute walk up Teel St. from Mass.
Ave.  (See map linked in original message below.)

I look forward to seeing you and dancing with you tomorrow.  Again, the
live music is expected to be really great.

Yours,

Natasha

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THE WALDO WALTZ
Outdoor Waltzes
at Waldo Park in East Arlington

Live music!
Fantastic string band
organized by Alan Kaufman,
fiddle-player extraordinaire

Classic waltzes, bluegrass waltzes, old time waltzes, and more waltzes.

Saturday, June 23
6:00 PM - bring a picnic supper
6:45 PM - music and dancing begin

This special evening is a combination neighborhood picnic in the park
and dance event.  Family friendly!
Natasha will be teaching waltz basics -- come and be a "ringer"!

Where's Waldo (Park)?
Waldo Park is at the end of Waldo Rd. in East Arlington.  Park on Waldo,
Trowbridge (my street), or any of the other side streets nearby.  Google
Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113060988856840\
098504.0000011346f703897f17e&ll=42.405079,-71.135918&spn=0.006908,0.0142\
05&z=16&om=1>

Food: Bring your own picnic at 6:00.  Lemonade and desserts will be on
sale to raise money for park maintenance.

Shoes: The dancing will take place on an outdoor basketball court.  It's
a cement, asphalt surface, so bring appropriate dance shoes.  (I'll
probably wear my hard-leather-soled Cajun-dance cowboy boots.)  The rest
of the park is grass.  There's also an enclosed playground for the
kiddies (I think the surface is wood chips?).

For more info about the music, contact Alan Kaufman at
alanfiddler@... <mailto:alanfiddler@...> .
For more info about the dancing, reply to me by email any time, or call
me at 781-643-1346.

If you're on a dance list, please forward this message to it, i.e., to
Boston Zydeco, contra dancing, Israeli dancing, tango dancing, salsa
dancing, swing dancing, Balkan dancing, English Country dancing, Morris
dancing. --
www.NatashaShabat.com <http://www.natashashabat.com/> 


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There will be a fifth-Friday Rehoboth contra dance this week on June 
29, at 8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and the band Beauty and the 
Beast, with Emily Troll, Jim Guinness, and Debby Knight, will be 
making its Rehoboth debut.

Rehoboth's Sunday Night Jammers will be performing two shows, at 1 
p.m. and 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 30, at the Providence Children's 
Museum in a special program geared toward children aged 3 to 5. The 
Museum is located at 100 South Street in the Jewelry District, and 
you can read information about the event, organized by Jammer Rachel 
Panitch, at 
http://www.childrenmuseum.org/htdocs/eventscalendarlistjun.html#weekfive. 
The next Jammers dance will be held July 15.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in most 
sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, July 15.

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




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- - Please forward - -

Community dances - Folk Dancing by the Fountain
in Boston's Copley Square

7:30-10 pm Tuesdays, June, July, and August 2007

Admission: FREE!
Beginners and singles are always welcome!

Tonight: 6/26/07:
New England contra dancing
- Tony Parkes, calling with
- Carol Bittenson - fiddle
- Roberta Sutter - piano
- Jim Guiness - clarinet & sax

Calendar:  http://facone.org/programs/program/bythefountain.htm
PDF Flyer: http://facone.org/programs/program/pdf/copley_square_2007.pdf

A Boston tradition since 1970, the Folk Arts Center of New England's
outdoor summer folk dance series offers basic folk dance instruction,
often accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous
dance experience or to attend with a partner.

Dances are held in Copley Square near the corner of Clarendon and
Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay, on the plaza in front of
historic Trinity Church. To get there by public transportation, take
any Green Line trolley to Copley Station.

FAC's FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about
current Boston-area folk dance events. Call 781-662-7476 after 5 pm on
June, July, and August Tuesdays for the final word on cancellation of
the Copley Square dance because of inclement weather or other
unforeseen events, or check the home page on this website.

Many thanks to Financial Framework LLP and the City of Boston for
their support of this dance series.

Folk Dancing by the Fountain schedule for 2007:
** Live Music: June 26, August 7, and August 28 **

June 5 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Jonathan Young
June 12 -Teaching by Jonathan Young & Janet Yeracaris
June 19 - Teaching by Jo Crawford & Dan Pearl
June 26 - New England contra dancing with caller Tony Parkes &
musicians Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, and Roberta Sutter

July 3 - Teaching by Andy Taylor-Blenis & Dana Sussman
July 10 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 17 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 24 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 31 - Teaching by Jo Crawford & Dan Pearl

August 7 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave; music by Shining Moon
August 14 - Teaching by Jonathan Young & Janet Yeracaris
August 21 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Jonathan Young
August 28 - Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave; music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra

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Uszturu - Littleton MA - Saturday, June 30 2007, 5 PM
Masters of Hungarian Folk Music

Come and enjoy the music and dance of an authentic Hungarian folk band from  Transylvania!  People who heard and saw them at Johnny D's last night (6/26/07) were very enthusiastic!

See, for more information on the group:
http://hungaria.org/hal/hal.php?halid=24&menuid=218

A traditional Hungarian dish will be served for dinner: "bogracs gulyas"!

Details: 
- June 30, 2007 5:00 pm
- Finn Society Clubhouse, Kaleva Rd., Littleton, MA (on Fort Pond)
- MAP to Finn Club: 
 <http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=42.504756,-71.471665&spn=0.010061,0.018625&z=16&om=1&msid=104531846750935975775.00000113687551e103997
>

From Boston area (south):
1. Take Rt-2 W towards Acton/Fitchburg
2. Take exit 41 to merge onto Newtown Rd
3. Turn right at Fort Pond Hill Rd
4. Turn left at Kaleva Rd

From North:
1. Take Rt-2 E towards Boston
2. Take exit 41 for Newtown Rd
3. Turn left at Central St
4. Continue on Newton Rd
5. Turn right at Fort Pond Hill Rd
4. Turn left at Kaleva Rd

Tickets:
at the door, members: $20, family ticket $80
at the door, non members: $35

RSVP information:
email: csaba.csenteri@... <csaba.csenteri%40gmail.com>,
posta@... <posta%40bostonhungarians.org>,
(617) 964-5424 (leave a message)


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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (6/30/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: John Alden
    Music: Richard Gregory-Allen, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

   John and Richard come up from the Cape with some cool Summer music and dances

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (July 7):  NO DANCE  (floor refinishing in progress)
The following week (July 14):
        Lisa Greenleaf with Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        <http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html>

-- 

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

The jam session scheduled for this Sunday, July 8, at the Rehoboth 
dance hall will not be held. The weekly sessions will start up again 
on July 15, which is also the date of the next Jammers dance.

While the Jammers dances are usually held once a month, there will be 
no Jammers dance in August. The weekly jam sessions, however, will 
continue throughout the summer.

For more information about the Sunday Night Jammers dances or the jam 
sessions, you can call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656, or email him at 
bobolinkelliott@....

See you at the next Rehoboth contra dance on July 13!

Shawn

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The Scout House floor is being refinished,
so tonight's Thursday contra dance is
at 51 Walden, just across the street.

Performers are Linda Leslie and 
the Moving Violations. For more info,
go to
http://www.neffa.org/Thurs.html

Lisa

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on July 13, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

There will be only one Rehoboth dance this month. The next Rehoboth 
dance will be held on August 10.

The monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance will take place this Sunday, 
July 15. The Jammers dance will then take a break in August and 
return in September. The weekly Sunday night jam sessions will 
continue throughout the summer.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in most 
sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, July 15.

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




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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (7/14/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (July 21):  Linda Leslie & Bob Golder with Emily Troll, Amelia Mason,
                         Bethany Waickman, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-> For a look at some old fashioned square dances, see
      http://www.configular.com/fortunesbarn/  and
      http://www.configular.com/duke

-- 

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

Graham Christian extends the following invitation:

I would like to invite all interested English Dancers
to our very special Amherst edition of
Fried Herman's acclaimed
"Ease & Elegance"  workshop

We were overawed when Fried recently expressed a wish
to present one of her last workshops here in Amherst.
Ease & Elegance shows Fried at her most generous.
Dances are not limited to her own creations or
interpretations: her focus is style. In Ease &
Elegance, she demonstrates the principles of good
English Country dancing that she discusses in the
invaluable prefaces to her dance collections.

 Boston is home to such wonderful dancing and such
wonderful dance communities. We would be delighted to
welcome more of our friends from Arlington, Harvard
Square, and Jamaica Plain into our Amherst community
of warm and dedicated dancers. This is an unparalleled
chance to show Fried how wonderful New England dancers
can be, and to incorporate her insights into our
spirited dancing.

You can double your fun by coming early enough to
join us for the prior night's Amherst Assembly,
where I will be showcasing the dances and
interpretations of Fried's friend and inspiration,
Pat Shaw.

Please join us and make a weekend of it!

The Amherst Assembly monthly dance, an affiliate of
the Amherst Area English Country Dancers, is honored
to announce:

Ease & Elegance
An English Country Dance Style Workshop
Led by Fried de Metz Herman

August 5, 2007, 10:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.
At the (air-conditioned) Northampton Center for the Arts

in Northampton, Massachusetts
Music by Leah Barkan (piano), Sue Polansky
(clarinet), Mark Eisenberg (recorders)
Admission $24 (lunch on your own)

For more information, see:
http://www.amherstecd.org/special.html

Most of you know Fried's work as a choreographer
from such beloved classics as
- Impertinence,
- Michael and All Angels,
- Severn Bore,
- Rose of Sharon,
- Astoria Lass, and many others.

Not all of you, however, have
had the good fortune to learn from Fried herself: this
workshop is a rare and unparalleled opportunity to
learn the fine points of style in English Country
Dance from a woman whose genius has shaped the look of
country dance in the modern world.  Fried has so much
to offer all of us, both in historical dances and her
own compositions. Don't miss this wonderful event!

Dancers should be familiar with the figures of English
Country Dance, and pre-registration for Ease &
Elegance is required. For more information about
registration, contact Alisa Dodson
(alisa@...).

The workshop will be preceded, on August 4, by
Amherst Assembly's monthly dance, where we will be
featuring the dances and interpretations of Fried's
friend and inspiration, Pat Shaw.

We urge you to join us in the beautiful Pioneer
Valley for a wonderful weekend of dance!

If you need a place to stay, try these resources:
http://www.amherstarea.com/
http://www.hampshirehospitality.com/

Registrants should be aware that the first day of
weekend is also the Teddy Bear Rally, so some hotels
and bed-and-breakfast establishments may be full of
Teddy Bears, or ask for a two-night registration.
Teddy Bears are welcome at our events, but, like the
rest of us, they should b thoroughly familiar with the
figures of English Country Dance. Honey not provided.

fond regards,
Graham Christian

Hello Everyone!

We're dancing on Friday in the Mill-a-Round dance studio in Manchester, 
NH! Music will be provided by The Beat Greens. They are: Pam Green 
fiddle, bodhran, mandolin), Sandy River (flute, whistle), Paul Baines 
guitar) and Richard Green (bass, fiddle). This is a fun new band from 
Maine. Don't miss their first tour!

Next month we have Amy Cann, Vince O'Donnell and Carol Compton providing 
music.

The Mill-a-Round is air-conditioned! We're dancing all summer!

Directions, more information at the links below.

Looking forward to seeing you all! Happy Dancing!

Chris Weiler
Caller, organizer - Mill City Contra Dance
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (7/21/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

  Callers: Linda Leslie & Bob Golder
    Music: Emily Troll, Amelia Mason, Bethany Waickman, Debby and Walter

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (July 28):  Walter Lenk with Amy Larkin and Debby Knight

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-> For a look at some old fashioned square dances, see
      http://www.configular.com/fortunesbarn/  and
      http://www.configular.com/duke

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Please come to the gender role free contra dance in Jamaica Plain on 
Saturday night.  It will be a blast!

WHEN:  Saturday, July 21, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti.  Music: Barb Kirchner and Friends -- 
with Barb Kirchner on piano, Janie Rothfield on fiddle and banjo, and 
Phil Pitha on accordian.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

-Mike Miller

Tonight's special contra will be a hotbed of 
energy, as it is hosted by local teen musicians
who rock: 

Michael Vitale (fiddle and feet),
Eric McDonald (mandolin and guitar), and 
Eric Eid-Reiner (piano) 
With Lisa Greenleaf calling for you.

Saturday, July 21 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Park Ave. Congregational Church, Arlington
50 Paul Revere Road (on the corner of Paul Revere Road 
and Park Ave.)  
Admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for students.

This is not to be missed!  See you there!!

I was looking over the schedule on http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/index.html and noted that Old New England was playing at the Dutton Street Dance Pavillon noon on Saturday.

Old New England consists of Deanna Stiles on fiddle and flute, Jane Orzechowski on fiddle and National Heritage Fellow Bob McQuillen on piano and accordion.

I just talked to Bob and got more info. Tony Parkes will be calling the dance. I'm sure they would like to have some experienced dancers there since there will undoubtably be a lot of people who've are new to contra dancing. Events like this can help to bring new people into contra dance.

Old New England will also be playing Saturday 3:30 to 4:15 at the Lee St. stage. I didn't ask Bob about that, but from my memory and the map, the Lee St. stage is on a parking lot and is not ideal for informal dancing like the Market St. stage, which is in a small park. So this may be a concert with no calling. (If anyone knows otherwise, please let us know.)

The Lowell Folk Festival is a free festival (contributions welcome) and starts Friday night and goes Saturday from noon until 10:30 and Sunday from noon until 6. It has a world view of folk music.

This is a busy weekend. There's a contra dance at the Scout House Saturday night and the Blackstone Valley Celtic festival is all day on Saturday. 

Josh Goldman

Greetings -

here is a dance this Saturday night (7/28/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

  Callers: Walter Lenk
    Music: Amy Larkin and Debby Knight

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Aug 4): Tony Parkes with Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-> For a look at some old fashioned square dances, see
      http://www.configular.com/fortunesbarn/  and
      http://www.configular.com/duke

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Greetings -

here is a dance this Saturday night (8/04/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

  Callers: Tony Parkes
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Aug  11):  Sue Rosen with David Titus, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-> For a look at some old fashioned square dances, see
      http://www.configular.com/fortunesbarn/  and
      http://www.configular.com/duke

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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And when you're done with that, come across the street to 51 Walden 
for the final hour of a swing dance with the 18-piece Beantown Swing 
Orchestra featuring NYC vocalist Alex Hanon and 21-year-old vocalist 
Jennifer Hirsh.  Mention you came from the contra and get in free!

More details at www.beantownswing.com/8-4-07ann.htm

Keep swingin'!
Frank Hsieh
Director, Beantown Swing Orchestra (and avid contradancer)
www.beantownswing.com


--- In Boston-Contra@yahoogroups.com, Walter Lenk <Walter_Lenk@...> 
wrote:
>
> Greetings -
> 
> here is a dance this Saturday night (8/04/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
> Scout House in Concord.
> 
>   Callers: Tony Parkes
>     Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk
> 
> Hope to see you there!
> 
> Walter
> 
> Next week (Aug  11):  Sue Rosen with David Titus, Debby Knight, 
Walter Lenk
> 
> -> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
>         http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html
> 
> -> For a look at some old fashioned square dances, see
>       http://www.configular.com/fortunesbarn/  and
>       http://www.configular.com/duke
> 
> -- 
> 
> ===========================================
> Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
> ===========================================
>

On Saturday August 4,  there will be a special contra and square  
dance at the Nelson Town Hall. Dudley Laufman, the subject of the  
recent video documentary "The Other Way Back," will call dances and  
play tunes along with his wife, Jacqueline.  Dudley Laufman has been  
recognized as more responsible than any other person for preserving  
the rich New England traditional dance and music styles and sparking  
a renewed interest in contra dancing in the 1960s and 70s.  He  
received the NH Governor's Folk Heritage Award in 2001 and has  
performed at the Smithsonion Institution's National Folklife Festival  
in Washington, DC.

The dance will run from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. No experience  
necessary and all ages are welcome. Admission is $2. For more  
information or directions, call 603-847-3321.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on August 10, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

There will be only one Rehoboth dance this month. The next Rehoboth 
dance will be held on September 14 at the start of the new season. 
The flyer for the new season will be available at the dance and is 
currently posted at the Rehoboth dance's Web site (see below).

Cookie alert! If you are able to bring cookies or brownies to the 
dance this Friday, your efforts will be greatly appreciated!

The Jammers dances will take a break in August and return in 
September. The weekly Sunday night jam sessions will continue 
throughout the summer.

Lastly, Nancy Worthen has Magswheels T-shirts available. The shirts 
are a soft green-blue (the color is called ocean) with burnt orange 
cranes across the chest and cost $15.00. If you would like to help 
support Magswheels (the organization to help Maggie Worthen, who 
suffered a stroke in May 2006) by purchasing a shirt, please contact 
Nancy to make arrangements. Her email address is otter4815@..., 
and her phone number in Rhode Island is 401-270-2761.

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary and sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in most 
sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be in September.

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




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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (8/11/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Sue Rosen
    Music: David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Aug  18):
     David Millstone with Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk


-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Contradance -
Sunday August 19
FOURGONE CONCLUSIONS - annual dance from 2-5PM
Guiding Star Grange, Chapman St., Greenfield MA

Morris-related: 
Sunday August 12, 
2-5PM,  Memorial Celebration of the life of Dave Stryker
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA

Saturday August 18-Saturday August 25
Tour of The American Travelling Morris north of Boston
(Schedule below)

The ATM is a tour that was initiated by the Binghamton Morris Men and the 
New Cambridge MM in 1975. It was styled after the Travelling Morrice that 
toured the Coltswolds in the early 20th century (and continues to do so 
annually) for the purpose of reviving interest in Morris dancing, to 
ferret out folks who could remember the dances even where it had died out, 
to stimulate revival teams, etc... 

Although it has changed much over the years, the ATM still tours every 
August. Each year we pick a location for a camp and then organize a 
schedule of stands through the communities in the vicinity. The membership 
includes many wonderful dancers and musicians and it is (in my opinion) 
well worth trying to catch them on tour. This year they are located on the 
North Shore between Boston and Portsmouth NH. This is the schedule. 

Sunday-Aug 19 
  
12:00  Amesbury Upper Millyard 


Monday 

11:00 Peabody Institute Library-Danvers 
12:30 -Patton Park- Hamilton 


Tuesday, August 21, 2007 
Portsmouth, N.H. (walking tour) 
  
11:30 a.m.   Prescott Park (fountain/ pier area) 
1:00 p.m.     Prescott Park (fountain/ pier area) 
2:30           Market Square/ North Church 
4:00           Market Square/ North Church 
5:15           Vaughan Mall   

Thursday 
  
11:30  Essex- Essex Public Library 
12:30 Ipswich- Russell Orchards 
3:15   Essex- Red Barrel Pub  
4:30    Hamilton-Green Meadows Farmstand 
6:00    Hamilton-Asbury Grove Methodist Retreat 


Friday: 

11:00  Salem Willows -Salem 
12:30  House of Seven Gables-Salem 
2:30  Essex  Street Mall, Salem (between the museum & the mall, by the 
fountain) 
3:30  Derby Square by the Derby Square Bookstore-Salem 
5:30 The Landing-Marblehead 

Saturday:   

     10:30 AM:  Rockport, Tuna Wharf 
     2:00 PM:  Manchester-by-the-Sea, near the Town Offices 
     3:45 PM:  Gloucester, the Fisherman's Monument 
     5:20 PM:  Rocky neck Artists' Colony-Rockport


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Sorry folks - I goofed on a few details

So here is the corrected announcement: 

For those who didn't know him and wonder why he is on my list of items, 
Dave was a dear friend, a fellow Morris dancer, and a musician. Over the 
25 years or so that I have known him, he danced on many Morris tours with 
me, he attended many of my contradances, and he passed away from cancer in 
early June. 

Morris-related: 
Sunday August 12, Memorial Celebration of the life of Dave Stryker 
This is an alcohol-free event from 1-4 (not 2-5) at
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA 

Contradance: 
Sunday August 19 
FOURGONE CONCLUSIONS - annual dance from 2-5PM 
Guiding Star Grange, Chapman St., Greenfield MA 

Morris-related: 
Sunday August 19-Saturday August 25 
Tour of The American Travelling Morris north of Boston (see preivous 
posting for details)

Contradance: 
Annual Thanksgiving Contradance
Thursday November 22, starting at 8PM
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA 

My monthly series in Melrose MA is not booked yet. 

Cheers, Cammy

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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (8/18/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: David Millstone
    Music: Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Aug 25):
    Walter Lenk with Carol Bittenson, Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello everyone!

Tonight we're dancing at the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH again! We 
have some great music lined up for you. Amy Cann, Vince O'Donnell and 
Carol Compton are going to keep us whoop-hollerin' and our toes tapping!

In September, we have the Killer Bees playing some great old-time music 
for us.

Come heat up the cool hall on this hot day.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Chris Weiler
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
cell: 978-549-2058

8-11pm on Friday 8.17.2007 in the Mill-a-Round dance studio. $7 adults, 
free for 12 and under.

P.S. Just a reminder that the price of admission will be changing to $8 
adults, $5 young people and free for 12 and under in September.

There is a dance this Saturday night (8/25/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Walter Lenk
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Vince O'Donnell, Debby Knight

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Sept 1): David Kaynor with Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, 
Walter Lenk

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-- 

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

It's a perfect weekend for dancing at the Peterborough Contra Dance -  
this Saturday, September 1st -

Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling
     with music by Old New England

Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:30 — Price: $8
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
anderson@comcast.net
Generic Schedule: first Saturdays

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society
www.monadnockfolk.org

Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (9/01/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: David Kaynor
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

Next week (Sept 8) - Sarah Gregory Smith with
              Bill Smith, Amy Larkin, Debby and Walter

-> The Scout House Summer Schedule is posted on the web at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/summersats/index.html

-- 

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

I am quite pleased to announce that this season of the Brown University Contra Dance will begin earlier than ever before.  This Friday, September 7, please join us for an evening of dance from 8pm-11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).  We are fortunate to look forward to the musical talents of Amy and Jonathan Larkin and Andy Grover, as well as to the calling of Bob Golder.

Dances of the season will continue in our regular schedule of first and third Fridays while Brown is in session.  Hopefully we will see many new and old faces throughout the year.

As always beginners are welcome, no partner or experience are necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

They are back! That's right Steve Howland brings us calling in the style of
the Pioneer Valley home of Greenfield and Shelburne Falls. We remember just
how good it was last year.

Joining him will be the Rhubarb Pie Dance Band. How good can it get? It's a
combination that just seems to get better.  Rhubarb Pie includes Ann Roy -
fiddle, Chris Spicer - fiddle, Kevin Blanchard - penny whistle, Ron Midgett
- fiddle and tenor banjo, Steve Howland - fiddle, and Tom Warnick - Guitar.

Please join us as we welcome these wonderful performers. 

Location:
Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!
Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $8 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just
$6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 

Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 

 
Directions:

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 

Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

For a map and more directions or more information see our web site
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>  Want more dancing?
See the website for other local dances.

 

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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (9/08/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Sarah Gregory Smith
    Music: Bill Smith, Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

This is the last dance in our Summer series. The regular 
Fall/Winter/Spring series starts next Saturday, with Beth Parkes' 
third Saturday dance.

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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The Jamaica Plain Gender Role Free Contra Dancers (JPGRFCD) are starting 
the 2007/2008 season with a huge bang!

WHEN:  Saturday, September 8, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sue Rosen.  Music: Bruce Rosen (piano & guitar), Jessie
        Gagne-Hall (fiddle and cello), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle).
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

See you there.

-Mike Miller

Dear Dancers,

I am writing to remind you that the contra dance season at Brown University begins tonight!  Dancing will be from 8pm to 11pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).  Hope to see you all this evening.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia 

Boston area Scandinavian dances in September, 2007
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Sunday  Sept 9   -  2:00 - 5:00 pm  -  $7 
     Music by John Chambers & friends
Schottis  mini-workshop starts promptly at at 2:00 pm
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Sat. Sept 15   8:00 - 10:30 pm  -  $7  
     Music by Matt Fichtenbaum & friends
Review of requested dance, starting promptly at 8:00 pm  
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      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
HYPERLINK
"http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA"h
ttp://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or to Enjoy the Live Music
     Information:   call Erica: 781-891-3207     
     email Eph:     Eph@...     
     Web page:     HYPERLINK
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Fri. Sept 14     8 - 11 pm  -  $7  
    Music by Toby Weinberg        Singles & Beginners welcome
Church of Our Saviour - 21 Marathon St.., Arlington, MA 02474
Map: HYPERLINK
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Sunday Sept 30   2:15 – 5:30 pm
Music by  Jacqueline Schwab (piano) and Dave Langford (violin)
2:15 - 3:00  Basic rotary waltz lesson  -  3:00 - 5:30  Live Music

  Admission  $10  -  Students  $8
Springstep, Medford MA   
Map:
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Interested in playing along to Celtic and contra dance music in a friendly
setting? 

There will be a one-hour open jam session before the Worcester Contra Dance
on September 8th . 

Doors for the jam session will open at 6:15pm and we will begin picking at
6:30pm. The jam will end by 7:30 pm as not to interfere with the featured
band, Rhubarb Pie with Steve Howland calling. 

All skill levels are encouraged, so dust off that instrument and join in.

If you plan on attending please contact Mike Kacergis
Michael.Kacergis@....

 I hope to see you there!
http://www.worcesterdance.org/
 
Both the jam and dance will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 114
Main Street, Worcester.

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Hi, faithful dancers,
   
  This is a quick FYI that the Berlin Country Orchestra's web site (http://geocities.com/brlncountryorch/) has now been updated with the dates and callers for our dances in the 2007-2008 season. So check it out!
   
  Our first dance is Saturday, October 6, with David Kaynor calling. We'll be back in touch with our usual dance reminder email a few days before.
   
  Best regards,
   
  The Berlin Country Orchestra

       
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From: John W Gintell <john@...>
Date: Sep 10, 2007 2:05 PM
Subject: [JP-English] JP English season starts tomorrow, Sept 11
To: jp-english@..., Lcfd-announce@...

The fall 2007 season of Jamaica Plain Gender Free English Country Dancing
is starting tomorrow, Sept 11.  

The dance is at the First Church of Jamaica Plain
Centre & Eliot Streets (at the monument), Jamaica Plain, Boston.

The schedule and other details can be found on our web site at http://
www.lcfd.org/bgfe/

Tomorrow:
We have Christine Robb calling with the lovely piano playing by Ken
Allen. Come join us to start off the season.

The rest of the fall schedule is -

Sept 25: Daniel Pentlarge Memorial Dance with Michael Cicone calling
and music by Jacqueline Schwab and Dave Langford

Oct 9:  Michael Cicone calling with music by Ken Allen

Oct 23: Dean Allemang calling with music by Jean Monroe, Ron Dann,
and Johanna Bobrow

Oct 30: Dance for Experienced Dancers, Michael Cicone calling with
recorded music

Nov 13:  Sue Rosen calls with music by Bruce Rosen, Ron Dann, and
Donna Slonim

Nov 27:  Linda Leslie calls with music by Jean Monroe, Johanna Bobrow
and Ray Salvo

Dec 11: Sue Rosen calls with music by Bruce Rosen and Ron Dann

No dance on Dec 25. Dancing resumes on January 8.

As usual the dance starts at 7:30 and runs to 10:00, and come early
at 7 if you like to eat and socialize.

______________________________________________
Jp-english mailing list
Jp-english@...
http://lcfd.org/mailman/listinfo/jp-english_lcfd.org

After a long August break, the Rehoboth contra dance series starts a 
new season with two dances scheduled for September (on the second and 
fourth Fridays).

This Friday, September 14, at 8 p.m., Tony Parkes will be calling, 
and music will be performed by Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza 
Constable, and Glen Loper.

There will also be a Jammers dance at the dance hall this Sunday, 
September 16. See details below.

There are six 25th anniversary shirts remaining: 3 medium, 2 
extra-large, and 1 double extra-large. This is a one-time printing 
only, so if you would like to have a shirt as a memento of the 
occasion (and to support the dance), please let me know by email or 
at the dance.

Homemade treats for the break are always appreciated!

Lastly, on Saturday, September 29, the South County Museum in 
Narragansett, RI, is holding an Autumn Faire at which the Atwater & 
Donnelly duo will be calling and playing contra dances from 2:30 to 
3:30 p.m. If you'd like to help demonstrate how much fun contra 
dancing is, you can mark your calendars for this event and check out 
the Web site: http://www.southcountymuseum.org/

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary T-shirts (in limited sizes) and sage-green 
Rehoboth T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and 
can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth 
dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, September 
16.

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From: Jon Weinberg <jon@...>
Date: Sep 9, 2007 8:59 PM
Subject: Northboro Contra Dance this Saturday - Sept. 15th
To: NorthboroContraDancers


The first monthly 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance of the new
season will be held this Saturday evening, Sept. 15th at the First
Parish Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Christine Hale calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.

Admission this year is $8 for dancing from 8:00 - 11:00PM with
refreshments served at the break.

Please bring clean shoes to change into and dance in, to help protect
the floor.

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

Hope you can join us!

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

We kick off the Third Saturday series this week at the Concord Scout House:

Carol Bittenson, Fiddle
Jim Guinness, Winds
Debby Knight, Piano
Beth Parkes, Caller

Admission is $8 / $5 for teens
8:00 - 11:00PM

As with all Scout House dances, please bring clean shoes to dance in, to 
help protect
the floor.

Questions? 978-667-7459 or beth@...

I look forward to seeing you there!

With "International Talk Like a pirate Day" coming up on 9/19, 
Ahoy beauties and mateys! Blimey if I fergut t' put down me bucket o' chum 
t' tell you 'bout me dances comin' this fall. Arrrrr y' scurvy dogs and 
bilge rats all-- Ye'll walk the plank if ye be not thar. Shiver me timbers 
an' y' dare. 
http://www.yarr.org.uk/

Starting this Saturday!
Contradances for the community - all ages and abilities welcomed
7-10PM, 3rd Saturdays in Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA
$6 suggested

Fall Dates: 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15

Band: 
Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, winds)
Peter Butcher (piano)
Al MacIntire (accordion)
Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle)
Eli Kaynor (cello)
and sit-ins welcome


Later this fall - 
The 28th annual Thanksgiving dance will again be at 
St. John's United Methodist Church
80 Mt. Auburn St., 
Watertown MA. 
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/watertown/ 
Suggested Donations $8



Morris Dancing - 
Commonwealth Morris Men will be dancing on Columbus Day Weekend in 
Franklin County for the Harvest Ale arranged by the local teams in the 
Amherst area. 
10/6  Starting Saturday at the Greenfield Farmer's Market, the stands will 
cover scenic spots in Heath, Shelburne and the Ashfield Fair in the 
afternoon. 
10/7  Sunday the tours start again in the Greenfield area and go to 
Shelburne Falls and Buckland. 
For more information contact me or the Juggler Meadow Morris Men (
http://jugglermeadow.org/)

For my info
http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance1.html

cammydance@...
781-665-3835

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Today's Globe has an interview with long-time contradancer Gary Roma about his newly completed film "Hanging by a Thread,"  including a great photo of Gary.   Many of us have been hearing about the film's development for quite some time.   Congratulations to Gary on your progress and this great press!  --Kathy


http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2007/09/16/qa_with_gary_roma/

Boston Sunday Globe, Ideas section
Q&A with Gary Roma
By Pagan Kennedy  |  September 16, 2007

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, Gary Roma sat in his therapist's office pondering a conundrum of human behavior: Why is it so hard to do what's good for us?

For instance, Roma knew that flossing his teeth might add years to his life, and yet most nights he failed to crack the Glide container. He had covered his apartment with Post-it notes. On some he issued commands to himself ("floss!") and on others he pleaded ("floss - pretty please"). Each note would work for a day or two, but then became so much wallpaper; Roma had to plant another Post-it or balance a floss container on top of his alarm clock as a reminder. This had gone on for years. His apartment had filled with notes and little tombstone-shaped boxes.

"If I can't even get myself to floss, what's the use of trying to tackle the bigger issues?" he asked his therapist.

"Let's try to look at this problem together in a more creative way," the therapist suggested. Roma had already produced several short documentaries, so for the rest of the session the two men dreamed up ideas for a "floss movie." Of course, Roma had no intention of shooting an actual film about dental floss. Rather, he looked on the brainstorming session as the therapist's way to help him change.

Then Roma got home and - just for the hell of it - sat down at his computer to Google the word "floss." First he discovered that an inmate had used dental floss in a daring escape from a West Virginia prison. Then he stumbled across the lyrics to Frank Zappa's "Montana," in which the singer spins a fantasy about a dental-floss farm. It was at this point that Roma suspected that he had stumbled across a great idea.

The result is a new film called "Hanging by a Thread," which Roma has been showing around town in its rough-cut form. He hopes to debut the film at the Museum of Fine Arts next year.

IDEAS: How did people react when you told them you wanted to include them in a documentary about floss?

ROMA: Most of the people I contacted were intrigued and responded positively. For instance, I wrote a letter to Gail Zappa [Frank Zappa's widow] and she loved the idea so much that she called me and we spoke at length about the film. She said she would set up for me an interview with Frank's dentist!

Unfortunately, the first prison story I found on Google didn't work out. I'd read about an inmate who busted from a maximum-security facility in West Virginia using a rope he'd woven from dental floss. When I spoke to the warden, he was embarrassed about the incident, especially because of the way the inmate had hidden the floss from guards: by wrapping it around his testicles. So the warden refused to grant me access to the prison.

But as it turned out several other prisons had experienced breakouts that involved dental floss. In the end, I was granted full access to a prison in Green Bay, Wis., where an inmate had managed to weave a 30-foot ladder out of floss. He and his buddy used it to get over the wall.

IDEAS: Why do you think people fail to floss, especially now that studies have shown good dental hygiene can stave off heart disease and stroke?

ROMA: Gum disease is insidious - it has no symptoms in its early stages. So you need to floss in order to cure the disease that you don't know you have. The slow onset allows people to ignore what's happening to their bodies. It's similar to smoking. A lot fewer people would indulge in cigarettes if it took days instead of decades to get lung cancer.

One of the dentists I interviewed for my film talked about the "primal resistance" to flossing. The mouth is a source of pleasure - we suckle as infants, we eat chocolate, we kiss. But now we're being asked to place a foreign object underneath the gum tissue and people see this on some level as a psychological violation.

IDEAS: For this movie, you filmed in a town called Flossmoor, Ill., which might be considered the Lourdes of dental hygiene. What other interesting places did you visit?

ROMA: In doing research for my film online, I found maps that listed a town called "Floss" in Arkansas. Later, I learned this town had ceased to exist almost 100 years ago, yet it still showed up on topographical maps.

During a visit to a dental floss factory in Tulsa, Okla., I decided to drive a couple hours east to visit this place formerly known as Floss. As I drove down narrow dirt roads and plowed through a creek to reach the heart of Floss, I experienced an incredible moment when true events were wilder than anything I could have imagined. This was similar to the time when I happened to be filming at a zoo, and a monkey picked a thread off a piece of rope and began flossing right in front of me.

Anyway, in the Arkansas town, I found a metal gate at the head of a long driveway that read, "Cove Creek Skeet and Philosophical Society."

I drove down the driveway and as I got out of the car, the owner, Blake Campbell, said I was lucky he didn't shoot me for trespassing on his property - especially when he found out I was a Yankee! I quickly explained the reason for my visit and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He told me stories about the family who lived on his property when it was part of a little town called Floss. He also explained his gate. He said he and his friends would sit around, drink beer, and philosophize as they shot skeet.

IDEAS: Tell me about how you plan to market this movie. Will you be taking it to dental conferences?

ROMA: I premiered a previous documentary "Puss in Books" [about cats that live in libraries] at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and I hope to do the same with my dental-floss film.

Also, I'd like to have a special guest be part of the premiere. Eight years ago, I became a Big Brother to a boy named Brian Cowe. One of the reasons we were matched is that Brian knew (when he was 8 years old!) that he wanted to be a filmmaker. Over the years, we've spent a lot of our time together working on Brian's films. My hope is to have Brian premiere some of his films at the MFA when I premiere my floss film. I'd like to have a series of screenings to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay.

Also, the Massachusetts Dental Association has expressed interest in screening a clip from the film at the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston in January.

IDEAS: Do you now floss every day?

ROMA: Religiously. It's no longer something that I resist or that I need to try to remember to do. Floss happens.

Pagan Kennedy is the author of nine books, most recently "The First Man-Made Man: The Story of Two Sex Changes, One Love Affair, and a Twentieth-Century Medical Revolution." 
 


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Dear Dancers,

After a very exciting start to the season, we are looking forward to the upcoming contra dance at Brown University.  This Friday, September 21 the dance will be held from 8pm to 11pm in the Leung Gallery Faunce House (75 Waterman Street, Providence, RI).  We will enjoy the music of White Squall and calling of Lucia Watson.

As always, no partner or experience necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Hello everyone!

Friday we're dancing at the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH again! We 
have some great music lined up for you. We have the Killer Bees playing 
some great old-time music for us.

Come celebrate the beginning of Fall, the wonderful weather and some fun 
dancing!

In October, we welcome Julie Vallimont, Phil Pithia and Pan Chan to the 
stage. Phil and Pan have graced our stage before as part of the group 
ContraLoco. Come and get warmed up for the Fall Ball!

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

Chris Weiler
chris.weiler@...
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
cell: 978-549-2058

8-11pm on Friday 9.21.2007
7:30 Introductory workshop
Mill-a-Round dance studio
250 Commercial St.
Manchester, NH
$8 adults, $5 young people and free for 12 and under.

Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (09/22/2007) from 8 to 11 
at the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Walter Lenk
    Music: Carol Bittenson and Debby Knight

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
           www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-> The Scout House Saturday Night Schedule is posted at
           www.configular.com/dance/allsats

-- 

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

Come to Jamaica Plain on Saturday night for the next gender role free 
contra dance in our series --

WHEN:  Saturday, September 22, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Chris Ricciotti.  Music:  Rhythm Method String Band with
Paul Boyd (fiddle, banjo), Cathy Mason (fiddle, guitar), Dedo Norris
(bass), Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), and Erica Weiss (guitar).
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that there will be a contra dance tonight at Brown University in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).  The dance will run from 8pm to 11pm, and no partner or experience are necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on September 28, 
at 8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed 
by Beeswax Sheepskin, with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Roger 
Kahle, and Chuck Corman. Beeswax has recorded its first CD, which 
will be available at the dance.

In other dance news, a new contra dance series is starting in 
Brattleboro, Vermont, on 4th or 5th Sundays, beginning this Sunday, 
September 30. Rick Mohr and Beeswax are performing at this inaugural 
dance, which will be held at the Stone Church. Go to 
<>http://www.ethanhw.com/brattdance for more information.

There are still a couple of medium and extra-large 25th anniversary 
Rehoboth shirts left, so if you want one, be sure to email me, or you 
can purchase one at the door for $15.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Both 25th anniversary T-shirts (in limited sizes) and sage-green 
Rehoboth T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and 
can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth 
dance Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, October 
14.

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




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  Mostly Waltz 
 
Sunday September 30
        2:15 - 3:00  Basic waltz lesson  
        3:00 - 5:30  Live Music       
     Jacqueline Schwab (piano) & 
    Dave Langford (violin)
 Admission  $10, students $8
at  Springstep in Medford
 for directions see  HYPERLINK
"http://www.springstep.org/contactus"www.springstep.org/contactus 
 
 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
and save these dates !
    Sun. October 21 - Waltz Workshop 
   Sun. October 28 - Regular walzing
 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
infrmation:  HYPERLINK "mailto:hmsilver@..."hmsilver@... 
 

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jeff Boudreau <jk.boudreau@comcast.net>
Date: Sep 28, 2007 11:14 AM
Subject: Boston Celtic Music Fest Special Event: "BCMFest Goes West(ford)"
To: Bolton_News@yahoogroups.com

Boston Celtic Music Fest Special Event: "BCMFest Goes West(ford)"

None are older than age 25, one of them is still in college, and the others
aren't even out of high school yet. And this group of talented young
musicians and dancers from the Greater Boston area are banding together,
along with some slightly more seasoned players, to present a special concert
on Friday, Oct. 12, in Westford, Mass.

The concert, "BCMFest Goes West(ford)," will take place at The Westford
Museum at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15). Admission is $15, $10 for members of
the Westford Historical Society, $5 for teens and free for under age 13. All
proceeds benefit the Boston Celtic Music Fest or BCMFest, Boston's
grassroots, community-oriented festival of Celtic music and dance that will
mark its fifth anniversary on Jan. 11-12, 2008.

This event will be a postscript of sorts to the BCMFest 2007 Finale Concert,
"Finding Our Place," which celebrated the shared love of traditional music
across generations. Four of the young performers featured in that concert
will be appearing Oct. 12: fiddlers Eden Forman, Katie McNally and Amanda
Cavanaugh and flutist Rebecca McGowan. Also performing will be Doug Lamey on
fiddle and Debbie Billmers, a stepdancer who will be joined by McGowan and
Forman on some of the dances.

McNally, in addition to performing, is the major planner and coordinator for
the event. "Essentially, I've organized this concert as a way to give back
to BCMFest and to the Boston Celtic community at large," she says. "I have
been privileged to receive tremendous support from some of the most
respected Celtic musicians in the world, and in a way, this concert is a
tribute to them. It's my turn to promote and — with the help of all the
performers — bring new excitement to the tradition."

  Sharing the stage with the younger performers are guitarist Cliff McGann,
who plays with Lamey as part of The Boston Kiltics, singer Kira McGann and
Susie Petrov — accordionist, pianist, dance caller, author, arranger, and a
leading expert on Scottish country dance music who is the creative force
behind BCMFest's finale concerts.

A member of the BCMFest board, Petrov says she is delighted that this
emerging generation, many having learned from older performers who regularly
appear at BCMFest, has come of age and — citing McNally's organization of
the concert as an example — is starting to assume a leadership role in
keeping Celtic music and dance traditions alive and robust.

"BCMFest strives to notice and put forward all the areas of endeavor in
traditional music - from tradition-bearers to novice players old to young,
amateurs and professionals. We are pleased that this group is doing so much
to support our effort."

Petrov says the  "Finding Our Place" concert, which also spotlighted some of
Boston's most respected "tradition-bearers" — those persons who, over the
years, have helped shape the thriving Celtic music and dance scene in Boston
— offered a first-hand look at the energy and innovation this new generation
is bringing to Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic music.

"The most exciting thing I heard at BCMFest last year," says Petrov, "was
when one of our tradition bearers in our finale concert said 'The tradition
is in good hands.'"

Petrov says the experience of many young performers — such as those
appearing in "BCMFest Goes West(ford)" — represents a significant
development in the way traditional music is now passed on. Whereas Irish,
Cape Breton and other tight-knit communities have long provided the means
for transmitting the music to succeeding generations, she explains, until
relatively recently it was rare for young people outside of such natural
networks to become immersed in these traditions.

"But then we had the Celtic folk music revival in the 1960s, 70s and 80s,
and groups like The Bothy Band or Silly Wizard toured the US and the rest of
the world to present this traditional music in a new, exciting way to
audiences who weren't as familiar with it. Also, folk music and dance camps
— such as The Valley of the Moon in California and Pinewoods here in
Massachusetts — became enormously popular, and these to made it easier for
kids to find and play the music.

"So in recent years we are seeing come of age this generation that has been
shaped and influenced by these important trends — and they have a lot to
offer."

Other BCMFest board members are equally enthused. "This event means a lot to
BCMFest," said Laura Cortese, BCMFest co-founder. "It's gratifying whenever
any group of friends takes the initiative to help spread the word about
BCMFest and give people a little taste of what the festival is like. But the
fact that the concert organizers and performers are mostly young people of
high school and college age makes it all the more important.

"They have been tremendous supporters of BCMFest and bring such energy and
creativity to Celtic music and dance; they are the generation which is going
to keep the tradition going and bring it to new heights."

Reservations for the Oct. 12 concert are recommended: Call (978) 692-5550 or
e-mail Museum@.... For directions, see www.westford.com/museum/.


This has yet to be released to the media/general public, your chance
to obtain a ticket to this event that will surely sell out.  I
volunteer for BCMFest and am amazed at the talent level.  Here is your
chance to see tomorrow's stars in your own back yard.  And the prices
for kids are very reasonable ($5 for teens and free for under age 13).

Jeff Boudreau
[This release is available online at
http://bcmfest.com/uploads/files/westford_concert_release.pdf]

Hello Dancers,

Fall is the perfect time for dancing at the Peterborough Contra Dance -
this Saturday, October  6th -

Featuring: Andy Davis calling
     with music by Amy Larkin-fiddle & Bob McQuillen-piano

Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.

Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:30 — Price: $8
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
anderson@...

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society  - look for other NH  
dance lists on their website!
Links: The Dance Gypsy http://www.thedancegypsy.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/links/

Dear Dancers,

I am happy to announce the contra dance at Brown University this Friday, October 5.  We will hear music by Andy Grover of White Squall, Pete Johannsen of Heathen Creek, and Jacob Jordan, as well as calling by Ralph Sweet.  We will dance in the lovely Leung Gallery located in Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI) from 8-11:30pm.  Please join us, no partner or experience is necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Reminder: First contra dance of the new season in Berlin this Saturday evening, October 6 
   
  David Kaynor will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, October 6,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Plus, Dan will provide pre-dance instruction on the basic steps at 7:30.
   
  Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers, admission is FREE!
   
  For additional information call 978-273-8238 or check online at  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/
     
  See you there!


       
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Speledans presents
Scandinavian dancing in the Boston area – October, 2007:
                   Come and join our friendly Scandi dance community! 
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Beginners always welcome at  Gammaldans
               Easy Scandinavian Dances 
Sunday Oct. 14      2:00 - 5:00 pm  -  $7 
       Music by John Chambers & friends
Mini-workshop in  Polka  starts promptly at 2:00 pm
        (Nov. 11 – Hambo;  Dec. 9 – Waltz)
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Saturday Night  Scandinavian Dances:
Oct. 6 & Oct. 20    8:00 - 10:30 pm  -  $7   
         (Some dance experience helpful.)
Review of requested dances, starting promptly at 8:00 pm  
    Music by John Chambers & friends
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All Speledans events at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
HYPERLINK
"http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA"h
ttp://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or to Enjoy the Live Music
     Information    Erica: 781-891-3207     
     email Eph:     Eph@...     
    Web page:  HYPERLINK "http://www.speledans.org/"www.Speledans.org
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Norwegian Dance
          Friday, Oct. 19,  8 to 11 pm  -  $7
Featuring  Røroslaget   (Boston area string Scandinavian band)
at Church of Our Saviour  (21 Marathon Street in Arlington, Mass.) 
Info: Gideon Applegate  (413) 253-0525   HYPERLINK
"mailto:gsapplegate@hotmail.com"gsapplegate@...
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Mostly Waltz       2:15 – 5:30 pm  -  $10  (Students $8)
    Sun. October 21 - Waltz Workshop – Basic Waltz & Variations
   Sun. October 28 - Regular walzing – Basic Lesson 2:15 – 3:00 pm
at  Springstep –  directions:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.springstep.org/contactus"www.springstep.org/contactus 
Info:  Helen: 781-395-1066 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:hmsilver@..."hmsilver@...
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Dear Dancers,

I am writing to remind you that there will be a dance at Brown University tonight from 8-11:30 pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).  Calling will be by Ralph Sweet and music by Andy Grover, Pete Johannsen, and Jacob Jordan.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on October 12, at 
8 p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper.

There will also be a Jammers dance at the dance hall this Sunday, 
October 14. See details below.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Two extra-large 25th anniversary T-shirts and sage-green Rehoboth 
T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, October 
14.

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Reminder!! NO WORCESTER CONTRA this month (Oct 13) due to building renovations.

The nearest dances for Saturday are in Concord, Jamaica Plain and South Amherst.

For more information about dances in the area, see
- The Dance Gypsy at <http://www.thedancegypsy.com>  or
- NEFFA at <http://www.neffa.org>  

The next Worcester Contra Dance will be held on Saturday, November 10th.


All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!
Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $8 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just $6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 

Location and Directions: 
Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse at Lincoln Square. 


For a map and more directions or more information see our web site
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>  

The mega-band Childsplay is playing two concerts,
on October 20 and 21.

Childpslay is made up of 21 musicians who have 
fiddles made by local artisan, Bob Childs, 
and includes other luminary figures as Peter Barnes 
and Keith Murphy. The band also features banjo, 
cello, bass, and step dancers.

Concerts are
Oct 20, 8PM,  at the Somerville Theater
Oct 21, 2 PM,  at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington.

For more info, go to http://www.childsplay.org/

--Lisa Greenleaf

                               October Dance Reminders:
 
Gammaldans – with Speledans
       Sunday Oct. 14 – 2-5 pm
 
Norwegian Dance – Friday Oct. 19 – 8-11 pm
 
Sat, Night Scandinavian Dance - with Speledans
        Saturday Oct. 20 – 8-10:30 pm
 
Mostly Waltz – Sunday Oct. 21 – 2:15-5:30 pm
 
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Beginners always welcome at  Gammaldans
        Easy Scandinavian Dances - at PACC
Sunday Oct. 14      2:00 - 5:00 pm  -  $7 
       Music by John Chambers & friends
Mini-workshop in Polka starts promptly at 2:00 pm
        (Nov. 11 – Hambo;  Dec. 9 – Waltz)
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Saturday Night  Scandinavian Dances
Oct. 20    8:00 - 10:30 pm  -  $7 – at PACC   
         (Some dance experience helpful.)
Review of requested dances, starting promptly at 8:00 pm  
    Music by John Chambers & friends
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All Speledans events at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
HYPERLINK
"http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA"h
ttp://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or to Enjoy the Live Music
     Information    Erica: 781-891-3207     
     e-mail Eph:     Eph@...     
    Web page:  HYPERLINK "http://www.speledans.org/"www.Speledans.org
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Norwegian Dance
          Friday, Oct. 19,  8 to 11 pm  -  $7
Featuring  Røroslaget   (Boston area string Scandinavian band)
at Church of Our Saviour  (21 Marathon Street in Arlington, Mass.) 
Info: Gideon Applegate  (413) 253-0525   HYPERLINK
"mailto:gsapplegate@..."gsapplegate@...
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Mostly Waltz       2:15 – 5:30 pm  -  $10  (Students $8)
    Sun. October 21 - Waltz Workshop – Basic Waltz & Variations
   Sun. October 28 - Regular walzing – Basic Lesson 2:15 – 3:00 pm
at  Springstep –  directions:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.springstep.org/contactus"www.springstep.org/contactus 
Info:  Helen: 781-395-1066 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:hmsilver@..."hmsilver@...
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Dear dancing friends,

It's time for another fun and friendly Jamaica Plain gender role free 
contra dance on Saturday night.  Here are the logistics:

WHEN:  Saturday, October 13, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dan Pearl.  Music: Carol Bittenson on Fiddle, Debby 
Knight on Piano, and Walter Lenk on Mandocello.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

See you there.

-Mike Miller

Just a reminder that this months 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance
will be held next Saturday evening, Oct. 20th at the First Parish
Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Tim VanEgmond calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.

Due to problems with dirt on the floor at the Parish Hall, we're
asking everyone to use the brushes provided in the foyer to clean the
bottoms of your shoes before entering the hall.  If you can bring a
clean pair of shoes to change into and dance in, even better!

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

We hope you can join us!

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

> The Fall Ball is an all-day affair with four bands and four  
> callers, and it takes place in the Town Hall in Peterborough, NH.
>
> 	Noon to 3:00 - John McIntire calling with Rumblestrip
>
> 	3:00 to 6:00 - Chrissy Fowler calling with the Greenfield Dance Band
>
> 	6:00 to 9:00 - Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with Grand Picnic
>
> 	9:00 to midnight - Nils Fredland calling with Elixir


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Hello,

The first Lancaster, MA Contra Dance of this new series happens this
coming Sunday 10/21 from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Town Hall,
located at 695 Main Street (Route 70).  

The dance features live music by 
Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) and Timm Triplett (piano).
The caller is Jeff Petrovitch.  

All ages and experience levels are welcome.  
Admissions is $8 or $5 for students.
Pot-luck refreshments will be served during the dance break.  
Please remember your clean, soft soled shoes to help protect the hall floor.

Complete Lancaster, MA dance information can be found at http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html

Lancaster, MA is about 15 minutes from Worcester, 25 minutes from
Concord, an hour from Greenfield and about 45 minutes from
Peterborough,NH.  It is next to Clinton, Fitchburg, Sterling and
Leominster.

Anyone attending the Fall Ball in Peterborough is welcome to stay at
Jill's in Lancaster, MA Saturday night after the dance and then sleep
in Sunday morning to replenish energy and save on driving before
dancing in Lancaster Sunday afternoon.  I will be glad to serve a late
brunch and John is considering hosting a pot-luck.  He will most
likely send out some form of email if he does decide to hold a
potluck.  Just let me know via email or at the Fall Ball if you wish
to stay at my place so that I can have a sleeping area ready for you.
I will be at the Fall Ball in the later evening to the end of the
dance as far as I know.

Please forward this email to all of your dancing friends, potential
new dancers, or dancer group lists to help us get off to an energtic
start.  Thank you.  See you on the dance floor.

Jill

Dear Dancers,

The contra dances at Brown University this year have been bigger and better than ever before.  This Friday, October 19, should be no exception.  We can look forward to music by White Squall and special guest, Stuart Kenney, as well as calling by Bob Isaacs, who will be coming up all the way from New Jersey.  We will be dancing in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI) from 8:00-11:30pm.  As always, all are welcome-- no partner or experience necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

The day's schedule...

12th Annual Fall Ball
ALL DAY CONTRA DANCE
at the Peterborough Town House
Peterborough, NH

Saturday, October 20, 2007
Dancing from Noon to Midnight

Featuring, in order of appearance:

Noon to 3:00 PM
"Rumblestrip"
(Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, Glen Loper)
with calling by John Mcintire

3:00 to 6:00 PM
"Greenfield Dance Band"
(Dave Kaynor, MaryCay Brass, Stuart Kenney, Peter Siegel)
with calling by Chrissy Fowler

6:00 to 9:00 PM
"Grand Picnic"
(SamZygmuntowicz, Michael Gorin, Jody Kruskal,
Marco Brehm, and Bill Peek )
with calling by Steve Zakon-Anderson

9:00 to Midnight
"Elixir"
(Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Jesse Hazzard-Watkins,
Stuart Kenney and Peter Siegel)
with calling by Nils Fredland

Admission $20.00

For info call 413-369-4369
Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

Hello everyone!

Friday we're dancing at the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH again! This 
month we welcome Julie Vallimont, Phil Pithia and Pan Chan to the stage. 
Phil and Pan have graced our stage before as part of the group ContraLoco.

Come get warmed up for the Fall Ball in Peterborough on Saturday!

In November, we have Victor Troll, Gene Albert and Paul Lizotte playing 
for us. All dancers in the Boston area, Paul is also a regular at the 
Mill City dance. Victor has been playing for years with his daughter, 
Emily. And Gene has made quite a splash the last few years with his 
group Rocking Horse People and their Beatles sing along at NEFFA.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Chris Weiler
chris.weiler@...
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
cell: 978-549-2058

8-11pm on Friday 10.19.2007
7:30 Introductory workshop
Mill-a-Round dance studio
250 Commercial St.
Manchester, NH
$8 adults, $5 young people and free for 12 and under.

Dear Dancers,

I am writing to remind you that there will be a dance tonight at Brown University.  The dance will run from 8:00-11:30pm in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI).  We will have music by White Squall with Stuart Kenney, and calling by Bob Isaacs.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia 

Contradances for the community - all ages and abilities welcomed
7-10PM, 3rd Saturdays in Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA
$6 suggested

Fall Dates: 10/20, 11/17, 12/15

Band: 
Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, winds)
Peter Butcher (piano)
Al MacIntire (accordion)*
Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle)
Eli Kaynor (cello)
and sit-ins welcome

*Sadly, Al's Mom passed away recently so I don't expect he will be here 
this month. There will be a celebration of her life in Montague on Nov. 3. 
Contact me if you are interested in more details. 

Later this fall - 
The 28th annual Thanksgiving dance will again be at 
St. John's United Methodist Church
80 Mt. Auburn St., 
Watertown MA. 
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/watertown/ 
Suggested Donations $8


For my info
http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance1.html

cammydance@...
781-665-3835

The local rag has a Youtube video of the Victorian Fair (Sept. 15) showing 
the mayor getting pie in the face, an alderman doing the hulu hoop and 
Nickolas, Eli and me playing Scollay's Reel in the background with actual 
footage 56 seconds in. 

http://www.townonline.com/melrose/entertainment/x428361499


From Bob Childs about Childsplay concerts this weekend:

Just a quick note to remind everyone about the upcoming Childsplay tour. 
We start out in Brattleboro at the Latchis Theatre on Thursday October 
18th at 7:30 PM, then move over to the South Portland Auditorium in South 
Portland on Friday October 19th also at 7:30 PM, then its back to the 
Boston area for two shows: the first at the Somerville theatre on Saturday 
October 20th at 8 PM and then the grand finale at the National Heritage 
Museum on Sunday afternoon October 21st at 2 PM. All the information is on 
our web site www.childsplay.org    Hope to see you there! best wishes, Bob 
Childs


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The dance at the Concord Scout House tonight Saturday, October 20 will have 
the following fine musicians:

Carol Bittenson, Fiddle
Jim Guinness, Winds
Roberta Sutter, Piano

Beth Parkes, caller

8:00 - 11:00
Admission $8.00 / 5.00 teens

We look forward to seeing you there! 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on October 26, at 
8 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Michelle Kaminsky with French Toast--Mark Wholley, Alan Bradbury, and 
Jim Joseph.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Two extra-large 25th anniversary T-shirts and sage-green Rehoboth 
T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, November 
11.

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Happy Autumn Everyone!

I am happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our special

10th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball, 
A gender free recreation of a Victorian Era Ball.
Tickets are $15 if you reserve ahead, and $18 at the door.

Reduced or free admission is available for anyone who can help
volunteer to help decorate the hall the night before, or assist during
the ball.  As is our policy, no one will be turned away on ability to
pay.

Simply reply to  Ricciotti@... to this email or call Chris
Ricciotti at (781) 982-8042 or (617) 852-4042 to reserve tickets, to
volunteer or for more information.  You may also reserve tickets this
weekend if you are attending the New York City or Jamaica Plain, MA
Gender-Free Contra Dances this weekend
There are some changes to this year's program.  Please see this
information below.

Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Caller: Chris Ricciotti

Band: The FABULOUS spare parts, with Bill Matthiesen - piano, Liz Stell - Flute
          and guest musician Frank Orsini - Fiddle.

Program: 5:00 - 7:00pm Elegant Candlelit Potluck Dinner
              7:00 - 7:30pm Warm Up Waltzs
              7:30 - 11:00pm Harvest Ball (with a half hour dessert
                   potluck during the break)

Web:  http://lcfd.org/calendar/ViewEvent.php?title=Boston+Gay+and+Lesbian+Contra+Dancers&event=46c1a5105163d6.31241056

Help is welcome to decorate the hall on Friday Evening, November 9th,
the night before the ball.  We will be there starting at 7pm, and
again this can count toward a reduced rate or free admission to the
ball.

CHANGES TO THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM:
There will be no ball workshop planned for this year's event.  If you
are new to dancing and interested in a workshop, please contact Chris
Ricciotti at (781) 982-8042 or (617) 852-4042 or by email at:
Ricciotti@... and arrangements will be made.

As with last year's ball, to help keep this program fresh and
inspiring for our returning attendees, we will continue to pick from a
larger collection of Old New England Contras, Early American style
dances & Quadrilles.  Some of our old favorites will cycle on and off
each year to make way for some of what I hope will become new
favorites.  Your input and suggestions would be most welcome!  Please
email them to Ricciotti@...

DINNER AND DESSERT POT LUCK:
The food is one of the many wonderful parts of the ball, and we can't
do it without you!  Please bring some homemade dinner food to share
for the Elegant Candlelit Potluck.  We also have a wonderful dessert
potluck during the halfway break in the ball.  Please consider
bringing some yummy treats for this. If you want ideas on what is
needed, feel free to contact Chris Ricciotti, as noted above. Help is
also appreciated with set up for the dinner, and takedown afterwards.

THE PROGRAM:
We have lovely live music from the Fabulous and ever popular, SPARE
PARTS with Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute along with a
special guest musician, Frank Orsini on Fiddle.  And Chris Ricciotti
will be the ball MC, leading us through many wonderful dances!

This is a fun and historical evening of dances which includes elegant
& lively old time contras, squares, mixers and couple dances.  This is
our annual gender-free version of a Victorian Ball, including dances
that would have likely been a part of county and city dances alike
from 1860 to about 1900.

The dances have the feel of a cross between English country-dances and
our modern day Contras, with a smoother and more elegant feel, but no
less robust than some of our more complex dances of today.  There are
some styling differences, and much like English Country dances, each
dance had it's own tune and history.

Ball Cards will be handed out just before the dance begins with a list
of the evening dances.  As has been our tradition, it is requested
that you not to sign up dances ahead of time, but rather sign off on
each other's cards after each dance to keep dancing friendly and
accessible to all.  We will start off with a Grande March, followed by
the rest of the elegant contra, square & couple dances on the program.
 Chris Ricciotti will be our ball MC.

Special for this year's event, we will have some brief but interesting
and some humorous historical dance annotations by John Burrows and
special guest and friend from Concord, NH, Sylvia Miskoe, who will
also share some of the history of her dancing experiences when she was
a young girl in rural New Hampshire back in the 1940's and 50's.
Sylvia shared some of her interesting and personal dance stories with
us in the LCFD newsletter back in the mid 1990's.

There will be a Dessert Potluck during the break in the ball program,
around 9:30pm, followed by more dancing.  Please consider bringing a
yummy dessert item for this.

ATTIRE:
Festive, formal or period costumes are most welcome, but this is not a
requirement to attend.  Wear something that you would have fun and
feel comfortable dancing in.


If you want to reserve tickets, have any questions, want to help out,
feel free to contact Chris Ricciotti at Ricciotti@... or by phone
at (781) 982-8042 or (617) 852-4042.

This is a warm and wonderful evening of dance and community and we
hope you can all come out and join us for this special once a year
event.  Best wishes of the autumn to all!  We look forward to having
you join us for this special evening of golden memories!

Greetings -

There is a dance this this Saturday night (10/27/07) from 8 to 11 at 
the Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Tony Parkes
    Music: Rick Mohr, David Titus, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

   In the Halloween spirit?  The band will be giving prizes for their
     favorite costumes

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-> The Scout House Saturday Night Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/allsats
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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Our next Salem contra dance is this Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

Dance Caller is Sarah Gregory Smith.
Live Music by Salem Country Dance Orchestra led
by Bill Smith.

Cost $8, $6 seniors/students, $20 family max.
For ages 12 and up

At Tabernacle Congregational Church
50 Washington St.
Salem, MA
Handicapped accessible

Info: 978-745-9391. email; jenstrom10@...

Thanks
Jen Strom

Dear Dancers,

This Friday's dance brings much excitement.  First, we will be dancing in a different space than usual.  Sayles Hall is located on Brown's Main Green only steps away from our usual hall in Faunce House.  Sayles is a beautiful building that offers twice the space we are accustomed to dancing in.  We will be fortunate enough to dance in Sayles both this Friday, November 2, and a month later, on December 7.  Directions to this exciting new location appear below.

There will be no better way to move to Sayles Hall than to fill the building with the music of Heathen Creek!  In addition, we will be welcoming George Marshall as our special guest caller.  We will dance from 8:00-11:30pm.  This is a dance not to miss!  

Sayles Hall is on Brown's Main Green, and its address is 79-81 Waterman Street. To get there, walk through the arch in Faunce House (where the dance is normally held) and into Brown's Main Green. After passing the bear statue immediately on your left, the next building on the left will be Salomon. Continue past here, and the building next door, still on the left, will be Sayles.

If you have any questions regarding the change of location or the dance in general, please send an email.

As always, all are welcome and no partner or experience is necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Reminder: First Saturday contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, November 3 
   
  Jim Gregory will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, November 3,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  All dances are taught. Jim will also provide pre-dance instruction on the basic steps at 7:30.
   
  Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin Town Hall is 1.8 miles west of Rte. 495, right off Rte. 62 at 12 Woodward Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $12 per family. For first-time dancers, admission is FREE!
   
  For additional information call 978-273-8238 or check online at  http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/
     
  See you there!


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Speledans presents
Scandinavian dancing in the Boston area – November, 2007:
                   Come and join our friendly Scandi dance community! 
 
Summary:
Sat.   Nov.  3 – 8:00-10:30 pm  -   Scandinavian Dance
Sun. Nov. 11 –   2:00-5:00 pm  -  Gammaldans (Easy Scandinavian)
Fri.   Nov, 16 – 8:00-11:00 pm  -  Norwegian Dance
Sat.  Nov. 17 – 8:00-10:30 pm  -  Scandinavian Dance
Sun. Nov. 25  –  2:15-5:30 pm  -  Mostly Waltz
 
Details:
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Beginners always welcome at  Gammaldans
            Easy Scandinavian Dances 
Sunday Nov. 11      2:00 - 5:00 pm  -  $7 
               Music by John Chambers & friends
                                  At PACC (see below)
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Saturday Night  Scandinavian Dances:
Nov. 3 & Nov. 17    8:00 - 10:30 pm  -  $7   
              (Some dance experience helpful.)
Review of requested dances, starting promptly at 8:00 pm  
         Music by Matt Fichtenbaum & Friends on Nov. 3
         Music by John Chambers & Friends on Nov. 17
                                  At PACC (see below)
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All Speledans events at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
HYPERLINK
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Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or to Enjoy the Live Music
         Information    Erica: 781-891-3207     
          email Eph:     Eph@...     
        Web page:  HYPERLINK
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Norwegian Dance -  Friday, Nov. 16,  8 to 11 pm  -  $7
         Music by Toby Weinberg on Hardanger fiddle
at Church of Our Saviour  (21 Marathon Street in Arlington, Mass.) 
Info: Gideon: (413) 253-0525    HYPERLINK
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Mostly Waltz      2:15 – 5:30 pm  -  $10  (Students $8)
Sun. November 25  -   Basic Lesson 2:15 – 3:00 pm
       Music by Nary Lea (violin) & Karen Axelrod (piano)
at  Springstep –  directions:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.springstep.org/contactus"www.springstep.org/contactus 
Info:  Helen: 781-395-1066 or HYPERLINK
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Hello Dancers,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Which means it's time for TWO November dances at the Peterborough  
Contra Dance!

                 - this Saturday, November 3rd -

Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling
     with music by special guest band Atlantic Crossing

                             AND
The annual "Work Up An Appetite" Thanksgiving Eve Dance!

                - Wednesday, November 21st -
                                         8:00 - 11:30

Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling
     with music by special guest band Tidal Wave from Canada


We hope to see you at both of these great dances!

Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.
Time: (Workshop/lesson: 7:30) Dance: 8-11:30 — Price: $8
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
anderson@...
Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (not in Aug) )

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society  - look for other NH  
dance lists on their website!
Links: The Dance Gypsy http://www.thedancegypsy.com/
groups.google.com.folk-dancing
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/links/

Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Friday, November 2 at the Concord Scout House
74 Walden St., Concord, MA

Featuring calling by Dan Pearl, the
master of mini-medleys,
and exciting music by the one and only Crowfoot.

8-11PM
Admission: $9
21 and under: $7

Check out the complete schedule at
http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/challenging-contras.html

A reminder that this is for EXPERIENCED dancers.
This is not the time to introduce your friends to
contra dancing! There will be no walk-thrus as
well as harder dances that we don't normally
get to do at a regular evening and that require
good knowledge of contra figures (diagonals,
contra corners, roll aways, cross trail
thru, etc). It's an electric evening of different
dances, great music and fun dancers!

See you dancing,
Lisa Greenleaf

Dear Dancers,

This is a reminder that tonight's contra dance at Brown University will be in the new location of Sayles Hall.  Our music will be by Heathen Creek and our calling by George Marshall of Wild Asparagus!  The dance will run from 8:00-11:30pm.

Sayles Hall is on Brown's Main Green, and its address is 79-81 Waterman Street. To get there, walk through the arch in Faunce House (where the dance is normally held) and into Brown's Main Green. After passing the bear statue immediately on your left, the next building on the left will be Salomon. Continue past here, and the building next door, still on the left, will be Sayles.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Contradance tonight at Medway Massachusetts
1st Saturday, November 3, 2007, 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

Cortni Frecha calling, with
Smoke & Mirrors:
- Deborah Gerstein , piano 
- Damaris Rohsenow - hammered dulcimer 
- Ryan Thomson - fiddle, flute, banjo 

Flyer: http://www.contradancelinks.com/medway.html.

All are welcome
Admission is $7.00; teens are $3.00 and children 12 and under are free.

Location:
Christ Episcopal Church, School Street, Medway, Massachusetts.

Please wear or bring soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.

Information, call Maria at 508-740-8508 or Shelly at (508) 429-1773
email: MedwayContras@....

Smoke and Mirrors Band:
http://home.tiac.net/~cfiddle/smokeandmirrors.html

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on November 9, at 
8 p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen 
Loper.

Also, there will be a Jammers dance this Sunday, November 11, at the 
dance hall. See details below.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

Two extra-large 25th anniversary T-shirts and sage-green Rehoboth 
T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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

The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, November 
11.

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He's back! That's right Tim Van Egmond brings us calling in the style of the
Pioneer Valley home of Greenfield and Shelburne Falls. We remember just how
good it was when he was with us at our June dance. 

Joining him will be the Polymorphous String Band. How good can it get? It's
a combination that just seems to get better.  The band plays a variety of
traditional and contemporary New England, Southern, Old Time, Cape Breton,
French Canadian, and Celtic music for contra and square dances. Polymorphous
includes  <http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#jon#jon> Jon Weinberg -
Hammered Dulcimer; Guitar
<http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#dick#dick> Dick Hyland - Guitar,
Mandolin;  <http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#lyn#lyn> Lyn Paul -
Bass and a lively Fiddle. 


This marvelous combination performed with great success at last month's
Northboro Dance.

Please join us as we welcome these wonderful performers. 

All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and
alcohol free environment. 

Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 

Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 


Also there will be a Special Pre-Dance Music Jam!!

Interested in playing along to Celtic and contra dance music in a friendly
setting? There will be a one-hour open jam session before the Contra Dance.

Doors for the jam session will open at 6:15pm and we will begin picking at
6:30pm. The jam will end by 7:30 pm as not to interfere with the featured

band. All skill levels are encouraged, so dust off that instrument and join
in. There will be some sheet music provided with chords but bring along 8-10
copies of your favorite song.

If you plan on attending the jam, please contact Mike Kacergis
Michael.Kacergis@....

The jam session is not listed on the site as it is in a formative stage. We
hope to see you there!

Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $7 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just
$6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 

 
Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse
at Lincoln Square. 

From I-290 Eastbound from Auburn or the Mass Pike (I-90): 

Get offl-290 at exit 17 and turn left at the light at the end of the ramp
onto Belmont St. (Rt. 9W) Go down the hill, through 2 sets of lights. 

Turn left onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist
Church is on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

From I-290 Westbound from Boylston or Marlboro: 
Get off I-290 at exit 18 and turn right at light at the end of the ramp onto
Lincoln St. 

Turn right at the second set of lights onto Highland St. (Rt. 9W) Turn left
onto Main St. and then right up State St. Wesley United Methodist Church is
on the left. Park behind the church or on State St. 

Entrance is on the far side of the church. 

 

For a map and more directions or more information see our web site
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This is outside this list's usual area, but indulge me, it's a very special  
occasion!  Please join us!  ~ Liz Sturgen
 
 
2007 Fall Frolic is this Sunday afternoon and evening
November 11 from 2-10 PM
Guiding Star Grange
401 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA 01301

The Fall Frolic!! A full day of  dancing for the benefit of the 
Friends of the Guiding Star Grange.

Look around  you and appreciate the wonderful benefits of dancers 
having control of this  hall. YOUR participation is crucial to its survival
Keep dancing at the grange  by supporting the
Friends of the Guiding Star Grange.

Callers: 
- Bob Isaacs
- Steve Zakon-Anderson
- with appearances by: Jesse Edgerton, Rebecca Lay & Jeff Petrovich

Music by three hot bands!

Lissa  Schneckenburger - fiddle 
Corey DiMario - bass 
David Cantieni - winds 
Ann  Percival - piano and guitar
David Kaynor - fiddle.

and

Peter Barnes - piano, flute, whistles 
Dave Langford - fiddle/guitar
Stuart Kenney - bass and banjo

and 

Crowfoot: 
Adam Broome - Guitar, Cittern, Vocals
Jaige Trudel - Fiddle, Cello, Vocals
Nicholas Williams - Flutes, Accordion, Piano, Vocals


Admission to dance:  $15 - $20  Sliding Scale
For a  donation of $20 or more you get in free and receive one year of 
membership in the Friends of the Guiding  Star Grange (FGSG).   Family rate 
available for  $35.

You can take advantage of this great deal.  Annual membership in the Friends 
of the Grange is $20. If you join or renew your membership at the Frolic, 
you can  attend the event for FREE, with our  thanks.

*****

Many wonderful DOOR PRIZES will be given away!
You must be present to  win. 

*****

Grange Members have food and drink for sale in the lower level

Web Pages:
http://guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html

What is "Friends of the Guiding Star Grange?"
http://guidingstargrange.org/Friends%20Page/A%20Member%20of%20What.pdf

Become a member of FGSG:
http://guidingstargrange.org/Friends%20Page/FGSG__application.pdf

Why we hold the Fall Frolic:
http://guidingstargrange.org/Friends%20Page/FGSGwhat.html#frolic

11th Annual Craft Faire in Concord
Morning and Afternoon
Saturday November 10, 2007
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord MA

30-plus artisans displaying their creations for sale.

Items include these and more:
- jewelry
- photography
- handmade felt hats
- handmade paper
- knit items, hand-spun yarns
- quilting
- ornaments
- homemade soaps, jams, jellies

Info: Gaetana Frenier: 978-369-2212
Sponsored by the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.

  Hello Folks,
   
  This is a heads up that the next Lancaster Contra Dance is just two little weeks away on Sunday, November 18 from 2-5 PM.  Nils Fredland is calling and Brendan Taaffe will be playing with Colin Lindsay.  
   
  Lancaster is about a half hour from Concord, 15-20 minutes from Worcester, and an hour from Greenfield, MA and Peterborough, NH.  It is next door to Clinton, Sterling & Leominster.  John is hosting a potluck at his house in South Lancaster before the dance.  Please this email on to anyone that you think might be interested.
   
  Information including potluck directions, dance directions & performer bio's are at the Lancaster Dance Site: http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html .  Mark your refrigerator  calender for this new dance series afternoon dance.  Hope to see you there.  You may also call or email me for more information.  Jill Nowak 978-368-9062
   
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Easy Scandinavian Dances - Sunday Nov. 11, 2-5 pm
Great LIVE MUSIC by John Chambers & friends.  
Great fun, great exercise for all level dancers. 
Beginners, singles or couples always welcome. 
Early teaching starting 2:00 pm 
at the PACC (Park Ave Congregational Church)
Park Ave & Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights. (#77 bus)
$7  Info: 781-891-3207; www.Speledans.org; HYPERLINK
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It’s always fine weather on the dance floor!

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Dear Dancers,

Now that it's getting colder outside, join us for a hot contra dance indoors!  This Friday, November 16, we will be dancing to the steamy music of Crowfoot, and the sizzling calls of Nils Fredland.  You won't want to miss out on a night like this!  We will be dancing in our usual hall, Leung Gallery in Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI) from 8:00-11:30pm.

All are welcome.  As always, no partner or experience are necessary.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Just a reminder that this months 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance
will be held next Saturday evening, Nov. 17th at the First Parish
Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Jim Gregory calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.

Due to problems with dirt on the floor at the Parish Hall, we're
asking everyone to use the brushes provided in the foyer to clean the
bottoms of your shoes before entering the hall.  If you can bring a
clean pair of shoes to change into and dance in, even better!

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

We look forward to seeing you!

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

English Gender-free dances in Jamaica Plain, Boston

We hope that you would consider coming to enjoy the dancing and camaraderie at our dances

The callers and musicians are volunteering their time and talent to make these dances very delightful.  And as you can see below the callers for the rest of this year will be familiar to contra dancers. 

We have two more dances for the remainder of 2007 -

Tues, Nov 27:
Linda Leslie calling with music by 
Jean Monroe, Johanna Bobrow, and Ray Salvo

Tues, Dec 11:   
Sue Rosen calling with music by Bruce Rosen and Ron Dann

(no dance on Dec 25)

Dances resume again in January on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays with
the anniversary dance in January - see our web page  at
http://www.lcfd.org/bgfe/
  for more information; the 2008 schedule will be there soon.

We hope to see you at some of these dances.

If you have any questions please free to email me at john@...

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LCFD-Announce mailing list
LCFD-Announce@...
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Singles always welcome - Come to Dance or to Enjoy the Music
                             Speledans presents:
Saturday Night  Scandinavian Dance
Nov. 17    8:00 - 10:30 pm  -  $7   
           Music by John Chambers & Friends
            (Some dance experience helpful.)
Review of requested dances, starting at 8:00 pm  
at PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 
      ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MA
      1 block up from Mass Ave at 50 Paul Revere Rd
      Bus #77 from Harvard Square (along Mass. Ave.)
Map to PACC:
HYPERLINK
"http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA"h
ttp://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=50+Paul+Revere+Rd,+Arlington,+MA
         Information    Erica: 781-891-3207     
          email Eph:     Eph@...     
        Web page:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.speledans.org/"www.Speledans.org
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Norwegian Dance -  Friday, Nov. 16,  8 to 11 pm  -  $7
         Music by Toby Weinberg on Hardanger fiddle
at Church of Our Saviour  (21 Marathon Street in Arlington, Mass.) 
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=21+Marathon+St,+Arlington,+MA+02474,+USA&s
a=X&oi=map&ct=title
Info: Gideon: (413) 253-0525    HYPERLINK
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There will be a contra dance, Saturday November 17th in Middletown, RI
(Newport County- that's the beaches, et al) from 8 - 11pm.

Linda Leslie will be calling,
with music by the Franco-Americans.

It might be a little far-afield for some of you, but it should be a great time, so if you're in the area or know of someone near us who's just dying to dance, pass the word!

General admission $7, seniors and students $5, and under 10 years old
is free.
As always, please wear soft-soled shoes. Water will be available (and
free), and there will be light snacks at break.

New spot: We're at Aquidneck Elementary School, 70 Reservoir Rd,
Middletown RI.  Directions and other details are available on our
website: www.newportdance.org. Feel free to email me if you have any
questions.

see you dancing,
Sarah

Hello everyone!

Friday we're dancing at the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH again! This
month we are proud to have Victor Troll, Gene Albert and Paul Lizotte
playing for us. All dancers in the Boston area, Paul is also a regular
at the Mill City dance. Victor has been playing for years with his
daughter, Emily. And Gene has made quite a splash the last few years
with his group Rocking Horse People and their Beatles sing along at NEFFA.

In December, we have Randy Miller and Gordon Peery providing the music.
Come dance to some fabulous music.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

Chris Weiler
chris.weiler@...
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
cell: 978-549-2058

8-11pm on Friday 11.16.2007
7:30 Introductory workshop
Mill-a-Round dance studio
250 Commercial St.
Manchester, NH
$8 adults, $5 young people and free for 12 and under.

Saturday November 17, 2007
8:00 pm
$8/$5 teens

Jim Guiness, Winds
Carol Bittenson, Fiddle
Debby Knight, Piano
Beth Parkes, calling

Come join us!

Dear Dancers,

I am writing to remind you that there will be a contra dance tonight at Brown University.  The dance will run from 8:00pm-11:30pm in Leung Gallery of Faunce House (75 Waterman St., Providence, RI)-- our usual location for dancing.  We will enjoy the music of Crowfoot and calls of Nils Fredland.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Contradances for the community - all ages and abilities welcomed 
7-10PM, 3rd Saturdays in Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church 
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA 
$6 suggested 

Fall Dates: 11/17, 12/15 

Band will include some of: 
Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, winds) 
Peter Butcher (piano) 
Al MacIntire (accordion) 
Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle) 
Eli Kaynor (cello) 
and sit-ins welcome 

The 28th annual Thanksgiving dance will again be at 
The 28th Thanksgiving Contradance with Cammy Kaynor and friends will be 
held in Watertown. Work off that dinner with family and friends. All 
dances taught and sit-ins welcome. Walter Lenk and Debbie Knight will join 
us for this one. 
St. John's United Methodist Church 
80 Mt. Auburn St., 
Watertown MA. 
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/watertown/ 
Suggested Donations $8 


For my info 
http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance1.html 

cammydance@... 
781-665-3835 

The local rag has a Youtube video of the Victorian Fair (Sept. 15) showing 
the mayor getting pie in the face, an alderman doing the hulu hoop and 
Nickolas, Eli and me playing Scollay's Reel in the background with actual 
footage 56 seconds in. 

http://www.townonline.com/melrose/entertainment/x428361499

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What's coming at the Scout House:
Three outstanding dance events on non-standard dates.
4th Friday Thanksgiving weekend, and
5th Friday (Nov), plus 1st Sat (Dec)

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A Thanksgiving Friday Contra Dance at the Scout House

- Lisa Sieverts, calling, with
- Rodney Miller, fiddle
- Gordon Peery, guitar and piano

All are welcome, all dances are taught.
Come to dance, or to listen.

Admission: $9, $7 for CDS Boston Members, $5 Young People, under 22
Contact: 857-499-8907
Email: nedc@...
Web: cds-boston.org/american
Flyer: http://cds-boston.org/american/images/ThanksgivingFriday07.pdf

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At the end of November:

Fifth Friday, November 30, 2008
Scout House Fundraiser Concert and Contra Dance
Concert at 7:30 PM, Dance at 8 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Steve Zakon-Anderson calling, with
Nightingale:
- Becky Tracy - fiddle
- Keith Murphy - madolin, guitar
- Jeramiah McLane - accordion, piano

Flyer: http://www.concordscouthouse.org/Nov30-07.pdf

$17 general admission, $12 young people, 21 and under

A benefit to support the maintenance and operations of
a precious community hall, the Concord Scout House
Co-sponsored by CDS Boston Centre

Additional donations welcome, and invited:
http://www.concordscouthouse.org/contributing.html

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A First Saturday Contra dance
December 1, 2007, Saturday 8PM to 11PM

Sue Rosen, calling, with
Phantom Power:
- Lissa Schneckenburger, fiddle
- Bruce Rosen, piano, guitar

Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA
$9 General Admission, $7 for CDS Boston Members, $5 Young People, under 22
Contact: 857-499-8907
Email: nedc@...
Calendar: www.cds-boston.org/american

Hello Everyone,
   
  The Lancaster Contra Dance happens this Sunday 11/18 from 2-5 pm at the Lancaster Town Hall 695 Main Street (Route 70).  Admission is $8 or $5 for students.  There will be pot-luck refreshments at the break (intermission).  As always, please bring your soft soled, clean shoes for dancing to protect the floor.  The dance welcomes folks of all ages including families & no experience is necessary as all dances are taught right there.  John is holding a pot-luck gathering before the dance starting at 12:30.  All are welcome to attend.  Directions to the pot-luck and dance can be found at http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html .  Some information about the performers is below.
   
  Nils Fredland, that young charismatic caller from Keene NH with the smooth voice who calls at dances and festivals nation wide, will be leading the dances.  Brendan Taaffe & Colin Lindsay are making our sweet dance music.  Colin plays fiddle and Brendan plays fiddle, guitar, feet percussion and accordian.
   
  Colin Lindsay is an awesome fiddler with a sweet, Irish style.  He was on staff at Pinewoods American week this past year, and grew up on Long Island as one of Brian Conway's top students.  He's played recently with the Greenfield Dance Band and in madgad with David Cantieni.  
   
  Brendan recently gave himself over to full time playing music.  In 2005, he completed a Master’s degree in traditional Irish music at the Irish World Music Centre, part of the University of Limerick, on Ireland’s west coast. He played at the Horse and Hound, and traveled the country giving workshops in American harmony singing.  Coming from Tinmouth, Vermont, he plays at the Montpelier, Burlington and Greenfield, MA contra dances among others.
   
  With a smooth young caller and awesome music, this will be the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon meeting new people, getting some excercise and having a great time.  It would certainly be nice to see you local folks at the dance.  I look forward to dancing with you all this Sunday.  Please feel free to pass this email on.
   
  Humming & Spinning,
  Jill Nowak
  Music Teacher Thomas Prince School
  Lancaster Cultural Council Co-Chair
  


       
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Tony & Beth Parkes and Cal Howard
cordially invite you to the 32nd annual
Concord Christmas Cotillion
    A party and dance featuring classic contras, quadrilles (formal squares),
and couple dances, all in an 1890s atmosphere

with Tony Parkes, dancing master
and music by Spare Parts and friends:
Eric Buddington, Cal Howard,
Bill Matthiesen, Frank Orsini, Liz Stell

Sunday, December 16, 2007
Reception and hors d'oeuvres at 6:15 p.m.
Dancing from 6:45 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Dessert buffet at the interval

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord, Massachusetts

PERIOD, FORMAL, OR FESTIVE ATTIRE REQUESTED
(please, no shorts or T-shirts, this is a party!)

Contributions of hors d'oeuvres or dessert encouraged
(we will provide punch and coffee)

Attendance limited to 150
Admission $15 in advance, $17 at the door
$10 for students under 21

Tickets are available from Cal Howard or Bob Fuller at Boston area dances,
  or by mail from Cal Howard, 6 Tami Lane, Burlington, MA 01803
(make checks payable to Cal Howard)
For information call 781-272-0396 or e-mail caldance@...

Thanksgiving FRIDAY, 11/23/07 8:00 - 11PM

An outstanding reason to get out of the house.
A Contra Dance at the Scout House in Concord

- Lisa Sieverts, calling, with
- Rodney Miller, fiddle
- Gordon Peery, guitar and piano

Flyer: 
http://cds-boston.org/american/images/ThanksgivingFriday07.pdf

All are welcome, all dances are taught.
Come to dance, or to listen.

General Admission: $9,
CDS Boston Members $7,
Young People 21 & under:  $5

Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street
Concord MA 01742

Contact: 857-499-8907
Email: nedc@...
Web: cds-boston.org/american

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And, at the end of November:

Fifth Friday, November 30, 2008
Scout House Fundraiser Concert and Contra Dance

Concert at 7:30 PM,
Dance at 8 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM

Steve Zakon-Anderson calling, with
Nightingale:
- Becky Tracy - fiddle
- Keith Murphy - madolin, guitar
- Jeramiah McLane - accordion, piano

Flyer: http://www.concordscouthouse.org/Nov30-07.pdf

$17 general admission, $12 young people, 21 and under

A benefit to support the maintenance and operations of
a precious community hall, the Concord Scout House, Inc.
Co-sponsored by CDS Boston Centre.

Additional donations welcome, and invited:
http://www.concordscouthouse.org/contributing.html

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A First Saturday Contra dance
December 1, 2007, Saturday 8PM to 11PM

Sue Rosen, calling, with
Phantom Power:
- Lissa Schneckenburger, fiddle
- Bruce Rosen, piano, guitar

Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA
$9 General Admission, $7 for CDS Boston Members, $5 Young People, under 22
Contact: 857-499-8907
Email: nedc@...
Calendar: www.cds-boston.org/american

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on November 23, at 
8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Free Association, with Jim Guinness, Amy Larkin, and Debby Knight.

An introductory workshop will be held at 7:30 p.m. If you have 
friends or relatives visiting, come early so they can learn a few 
steps in advance.

Also, next Friday there will be a fifth-Friday dance. This time it 
will be a challenging dance, with Sue Rosen and Phantom Power.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

See you dancing!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Two extra-large 25th anniversary T-shirts and sage-green Rehoboth 
T-shirts (in most sizes) are available. They cost $15 and can be 
purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 
Web site.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, December 
16.

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My Dear Fellow Dancers & Performers,
   
  I am writing to see how many folks think that they will be attending the Lancaster December 16th Celebration Dance from Noon to 5:30 PM in honor of John Schumacher-Hardy's 40th birthday or are willing to contribute to the financial needs of the dance by making a donation.  Attached is a flyer that you may print out and hang or use for more concise information.  The Lancaster Dance has a web page that gives directions and other helpful information.  http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html 
   
  As currently booked, the dance has Swallowtail playing the first half with Tim Van Egmond & George Marshall calling, an intermission with catered vegetarian food and other pot-luck dishes, and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton & Peter Barnes playing the second half with Lisa Greenleaf calling.   This is an awesome group of performers!  Admission is $12 due to the longer dance with many performers or $9 for students.
   
  John Schumacher-Hardy has been dancing for at least the past 15 years throughout New England.  He frequents Greenfield and Peterborough.  John used to travel large distances into Maine and Vermont for dances and occasionally still does.  He hails from Lancaster, MA and was the organizer of the Clinton dance series that ran a few years back.  Many to most of you would probably know him upon sight.  He enjoys dancing in an enormously long skirt & frequently twirls around when on the dance floor.  John will be very happy and thankful for your presence at this party but certainly would not wish or expect you to bring birthday "presents".
   
  In order for all ends to meet, I need to know that at least 50 dancers are attending for some period of the dance.  Without 50 dancers I will need to cancel one band.  The other half of the dance is being sponsored by family members and friends.
   
  If you would like to make a donation but can not make it to the dance, funds can be mailed to Jill Nowak P.O. Box 1254, South Lancaster, MA 01561 with a check written to Celebration Dance C/O Jill Nowak.  Please let me know via email if you are doing this so that I can recognize you in the program.  John keeps enormous scrap books and this event will certainly have a program for that purpose.
   
  Positive responses from 50 dancers by the end of this week (Sunday 11/25 in order to give the bands fair notice) or offers of financial support toward this event will keep the fabulous line up of music and performers at what promises to be an incredible dance party.
   
  Happy Thanksgiving,
  Jill Nowak
   

       
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Hello Dancers,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING .... ALMOST!!

First you've got to work up an appetite at the Peterborough Contra  
Dance!

     Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling

And, due to a family emergency, there has been a change in the band  
for this evening.
Instead of Canadian fare, we'll be enjoying some delicious music,  
locally grown:

     by special guests:
     Dave Langford
     Mary Cay Brass
     Marco Packard
     Stuart Kenney
and maybe even a little drumstick - Matthew Kenney


We hope to see you there!

Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.
Time:   Dance: 8-11:30  Price: $8
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
anderson@...
Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (not in Aug) )

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society  - look for other NH  
dance lists on their website!
Links: The Dance Gypsy http://www.thedancegypsy.com/
groups.google.com.folk-dancing
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/links/





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Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (11/24/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Rick Mohr
    Music: Amy Larkin, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House New Year's Eve Dance flyer is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/nyeve
-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-> The Scout House Saturday Night Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/allsats
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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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WHEN:  Saturday, November 24, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Nils Fredland.  Music: Gift of the Marcii with Aaron 
Marcus on piano; Andrew Marcus on accordion and doumbek; and Peggy 
Marcus on bodhran, washboard, and dulcimer.
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Nils is an excellent caller who is very well known at our dances, 
throughout New England, and across the country.  On his website he says, 
"I believe in the power of dance to create community, connection, joy, 
and a sense of belonging."  These words could have been written for our 
JP dances too.  High energy, inventive music will be provided by the 
Marcus family band, who have become a Thanksgiving tradition at this 
dance series.

So come to JP on Saturday night, join your old friends, make some new
ones, and have a wonderful time.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10 (or pay what you can).

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

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 things.

Please note that we offer a child-friendly event.  Kids are welcome and
those who come, usually dance with us.  What better way to introduce
this traditional social art form to the younger generation?

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.

For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

--Mike Miller

Hello Everyone,
   
  What a whirlwind few days of food, family, music, dancing and friends!!  
   
  Thursday night I had a little panic attack and decided that the dance booking needed to be lessened.  Now that the weekend is upon us I have heard that many folks are definitely attending this awesome dance celebration............in fact enough to keep all of the incredible musicians and callers!!  You are wonderful.
   
  So here it is once more:
   
  Noon-1:00  Pot-Luck Lunch at the Hall - Bring Your Favorite Dish to Share
  1:00-5:00 Dancing 
  Swallowtail with George Marshall and Tim Van Egmond
  Short Break
  Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton & Peter Barnes with Lisa Greenleaf
  Admission $12 or $9 for students
   
  The hall will hold 150 people.  You may reserve your place at the dance by sending a check of $12 to Jill Nowak P.O. Box 1254, South Lancaster, MA 01561.  Write checks to: Celebration Dance C/O Jill Nowak.  Please email your reservation intent as well.  Thank you.
   
  Please continue to spread the word.  See you dancing.  Mmmm, anticipatory excitement.
  Jill Nowak

       
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  So you were wondering when and where this dance is being held....... Heee, heee, hee :) Sorry about that.
   
  Lancaster, MA Dance on Sunday, December 16 from Noon - 5PM at the Lancaster Town Hall 695 Main Street (Route 70).   Lancaster is next door Clinton & Leominster, a half hour from Concord, 15-20 minutes from Worcester and about and hour from Greenfield and Peterborough, NH.
   
  Noon-1:00 Pot-Luck Lunch at the Hall - Bring Your Favorite Dish to Share
1:00-5:00 Dancing 
Swallowtail with George Marshall and Tim Van Egmond
Short Break
Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton & Peter Barnes with Lisa Greenleaf
Admission $12 or $9 for students

The hall will hold 150 people. You may reserve your place at the dance by sending a check of $12 to Jill Nowak P.O. Box 1254, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Write checks to: Celebration Dance C/O Jill Nowak. Please email your reservation intent as well. Thank you.
   
  Directions and more information can be found at http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html or by calling Jill at 978-339-3918 or 978-368-9062

Regarding the "Celebration" name of the dance - Let's just say that it is a winter celebration.  John is not on the list serves but is very aware of the dance and also that his birthday is coming up.  He has actually been helping to publicize the dance.
   
  He is a bit uncomfortable with the idea of many people celebrating in honor of his birthday.   Please, please, please do not mention that the dance has anything to do with his birthday, or even that you know that it is coming up!!  It is a bit unsettling to him that so many folks know about his birthday somehow.....Thank you so much for helping with this.
   
  Keep spreading the word.  See you dancing.
   
  Jill

       
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There will be a challenging contra dance in Rehoboth this Friday, 
November 30, at 8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be 
performed by Phantom Power, with Lissa Schneckenburger and Bruce 
Rosen. A challenging dance usually features less instruction from the 
caller and more complex dance patterns.

Also, looking ahead to December, there will be two dances as usual, 
and the fourth Friday dance, on December 28, will be a Holiday Dance. 
This festive event applies to all of the holidays occurring around 
the end of the year. If you would like to help with refreshments 
(baking cookies, bringing food, beverages, etc.), decorations, 
set-up, or clean-up, please reply by email and let me know how you'd 
like to help out. The Holiday Dance will be held at the usual hours, 
from 8 to 11 p.m.

There is one last Rehoboth 25th Anniversary T-shirt, in an 
extra-large size. If you would like to claim this shirt for yourself 
or as a present for another, please let me know by email. There are 
also sage green Rehoboth T-shirts available in all sizes.

The end of the year is a time when people often make donations to 
charitable organizations. The Rehoboth Country Dance Society, which 
sponsors the Rehoboth contra dance, is a 501(c)(3) charitable 
organization, and any contributions made to it are tax-deductible. 
Donations help with the upkeep of the sound system and also go toward 
general operating expenses, including a "rainy day" fund. You can 
bring your donation to the dance, or mail it to:

Shawn Kendrick
Rehoboth Country Dance Society
40 Brook Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769

Checks should be made out to: RCDS.

The Society's board members wish to extend a warm thank-you to those 
dancers who contribute regularly and to all dancers for your 
continuing support of the Rehoboth dance! You have made this dance a 
very special one!

See you soon!
Shawn

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Reminder: Tim Van Egmond will call for the Berlin Country Orchestra in the next contra dance of our 2007-2008 season: Saturday, December 1st, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. For this dance, admission is FREE!
   
  The dance will again be held at Berlin's 1870 Town Hall (second floor), 12 Woodward St, Berlin, MA (Woodward St. intersects Central St/Rte. 62 just a few hundred feet west of Carter St. in Berlin town center. Turn right on Woodward St. and Town Hall is the building with stone front steps on your immediate left. We'll have our usual sign out front.)
   
  This dance is actually one of several events connected with the 12th annual "Christmas in Berlin" celebration, which takes place all day on December 1st throughout the town. You may want to come early and make a day of it! At the 1870 Town hall alone there will be storytelling (by our caller Tim Van Egmond) at 10:30, followed by sandwiches, performances by local school musicians, goodies, a holiday carol sing-along, and more!
   
  For more information on Christmas in Berlin, follow this link (or copy/paste into your browser's adderss bar): http://townofberlin.com/Christmas%20in%20Berlin/Christmas%20in%20Berlin.htm. For specifics on 1870 Town Hall events for this Saturday (and beyond!), follow this link: http://townofberlin.com/TownHall.htm.
   
  For more information on the BCO and for complete directions, please visit our web site at: 
http://www.geocities.com/brlncountryorch/schedule or call 978-273-8238.
   
  See you there!!

       
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Saturday, December 1, 2007,
is the date of the next Salem Contra Dance.
Sarah Gregory Smith will be our caller,
accompanied by the Salem Country Orchestra.

The dance starts at 7:30 PM, and is held at the
Tabernacle Congregational Church,
50 Washington Street, Salem MA.
Admission is $8/person.  Soft-soled shoes are advised.
Newcomers are welcome.  The dance is wheelchair accessible,
alcohol and smoke free.

Thanks to Ted Cole's Music Shop and Bangkok Paradise for their
sponsorship of the First Saturday in Salem Contra Dance.

Remaining Dances:
January 5, 2008, with Chris Ricciotti
February 2, 2008, with Linda Leslie
March 1, 2008, with Sarah Gregory Smith
April 5, 2008, with Sarah Gregory Smith
May 3, 2008, with Nils Fredland





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>
> Hello Dancers,
>
> TIME TO WORK OFF THAT PIE!
>
> At the First Saturday Peterborough Contra Dance!  This Saturday,  
> December 1st
>
>     Featuring special guest caller: David Millstone
>
>     and wonderful music by:    Old New England
>
>
> Venue: Peterborough Town House: 1 Grove St.
> Time:   Workshop for New Dancers: 7:30  Dance: 8-11:30  Price: $8
> For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon- 
> anderson@...
> Generic Schedule: first Saturdays (not in Aug) )
>
> Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society  - look for other NH  
> dance lists on their website!
> Links: The Dance Gypsy http://www.thedancegypsy.com/
> groups.google.com.folk-dancing
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/links/
>



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SUMMARY  for December, 2007   (details below):
 
Sat. eve. Dec.  1 – Scandinavian dance with Speledans 
Sun. aft. Dec.  9 – Gammaldans (Easy Scandinavian dance) with Speledans
Fri. eve  Dec. 14 – Norwegian dance
Sat. eve. Dec. 15 – Scandinavian dance with Speledans 

        Always Live Music at all Speledans events 

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Scandinavian dance   with Speledans
   Sat. Dec. 1,   8-10:30 pm  –  $7
   Live Music (Some teaching during first hour)
    PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights,
MA 
      (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.) Public transportation –
bus #77 from Harvard Square
    Info:  Eph@...        www.Speledans.org
 
Gammaldans  (Easy Scandinavian dance)  with Speledans
   Sun. Dec. 9,   2-5 pm  –  $7
   Live Music  (Teaching during first hour)
    PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights,
MA 
      (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.) Public transportation –
bus #77 from Harvard Square
    Info:  Eph@...       www.Speledans.org
 
Norwegian Dance
   Fri. Dec. 14 ,  8 to 11 pm -  $7    (See www.Speledans.org )
  Live Music  (Some teaching)
   Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon Street in Arlington, MA
   Contact Gideon Morse  (413) 253-0525    gmorse@... 
 
Annual Scandinavian dance party   with Speledans
   Sat. Dec. 15,   8-10:30 pm  –  $7
   Live Music  (No teaching at dance party)
    PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights,
MA 
      (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.) Public transportation –
bus #77 from Harvard Square
    Info:  Eph@...    Website:  www.Speledans.org
 
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The Monadnock Folklore Society
presents

NOWELL SING WE CLEAR
A Pageant of Mid-Winter Carols


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Friday, December 7th
8:00 PM
at the
Dublin Community Church
$15($12 senior/youth/advance)

Reservations online
at
www.monadnockfolk.org








     This will be the thirty third touring season of Nowell Sing We  
Clear with its unusual songs, carols, stories and
customs. Drawn mostly from English-language folk traditions, the  
songs tell both a version of the events and characters
involved in the Christmas story and detail the customs which make up  
the twelve magical days following the return of the
light at the winter solstice. Many of these ancient customs are the  
basis of the today's holiday traditions, such as visiting
and feasting, gift-giving, carol singing from door-to-door and the  
adorning of houses and churches with garlands of
evergreen.

     Nowell Sing We Clear celebrates Christmas as it was known for  
centuries in Britain and North America and as it
continues in many places to the present.  The songs come from an age  
when the midwinter season was a time for joyous

celebration and vigorous expression of older, perhaps pagan,  
religious ideas. There is not always a clear line between
these and the rejoicing at the birth of Jesus bringing a fresh light  
into the world at this dark midwinter time. A special and
unusual treat is the enactment of a Mummers Play from Kentucky.   
Performed in the traditional manner, the play is
typical of folk dramas which survive to this day throughout Britain  
and North America symbolizing and portraying the
death of the land at midwinter and its subsequent rebirth in the spring.

     While much of the singing is done in unaccompanied style, the  
pageant is also stamped with the energetic dance band
sound of fiddle, button accordion, electric piano, drums, and  
concertina.  The audience will be supplied with songsheets
and encouraged to sing along, though after three decades of touring  
in New England, a whole generation of young
people have grown up with these songs and carols and sing along with  
as much as they can. Some "new", that is
"different", songs and carols are introduced every year.  Performers  
are John Roberts and Tony Barrand, widely known
for their lively presentations of English folk songs, and Fred  
Breunig and Andy Davis, well known in New England as
dance callers and musicians.

     Nowell Sing We Clear has become a regular part of the seasonal  
celebrations of many communities on the Eastern
seaboard.  The group has several recordings of songs from the show  
which have been popular items in many
households at this time of year. Their CDs are drawn from songs  
learned for their concerts: The newest is Just Say
Nowell; Hail Smiling Morn has a cover designed by famous Vermont  
artist, Mary Azarian; Nowell Sing We Four; and The
Best of Nowell: 1976 - 1985, selections from the first three LP  
recordings on a compact disk.  All recordings are available
from Golden Hind Records.

See also   http://www.sover.net/~barrand/NSWC.html
Schedule at: http://www.sover.net/~barrand/schedule.html





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Hello Jay & Others,
   
  I am assuming that you are referring to the dance on 12/16 in Lancaster, MA at the Town Hall located at 695 Main Street (Route 70) from noon-5:00, pot-luck from noon-1:00 at the hall and dancing from 1:00-5:00.  The performers are Swallowtail with George Marshall and Tim Van Egmond and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton and Peter Barnes with Lisa Greenleaf.
   
  I would love to offer a lower price for the dance...........but the only way I was able to get the bands to agree to play was by agreeing to a higher door price than what I had originally planned.  The admission price is $12 or $9 for students and children, so children do have a bit lower price.
   
  I will add, to hopefully accommodate those like yourself, that:
   
  Families (2 adults & a child) may pay $25 instead of $33 & then $9 for each additional child.  
   
  Adults & students arriving after the break may pay $10 or $7.  Families may have $2 off their final admission per family member if they arrive after the break.
   
  I hope this helps and that the bands are understanding.  My goal here is to have as many folks participate who wish to.  My goal is not to encourage folks to arrive after the break as they will miss Swallowtail, an incredible, fun band and the potluck with b-day cake.  Certainly, if you are able to afford the originally set admission prices.........please honor them to help pay for the fine performers and use of the hall as best we can.  Thank you.
   
  The hall is beginning to fill up, but I am still taking reservations via check in the mail with an email.  I anticipate that there will be some room for open admission as well.  At this point the reservations and notices of attending folks have passed the 50 person mark.  Yahoo!!
   
  Please email along with sending the check so I know to look for it and put you on the reservation list.
  Checks to: Celebration Dance C/O Jill Nowak
  P.O. Box 1254, South Lancaster, MA 01561
   
  More info and directions at http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html
   
  Feel free to send this on to others.  See you dancing.
   
  Jill
   
   
   
  

farkas01062 <wfarkas@...> wrote:
          Hi,
I'd like to bring my son to this, but cost is prohibitive. It is also likely that he might only 
want us to stay for half the afternoon. Could you make a suggestion so we can come and 
feel like we're paying our share, but can still manage it?

thanks, Bill



                         

       
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Sat, Dec 8, 2007 7:30 to 11:00 pm

Holiday Dance Party!
HOT HIGH ENERGY Gender-Free Contra Dances and Squares with 2 great favorites:

Sue Rosen, caller, with 
Phantom Power
  Bruce Rosen (piano & guitar)  
  Lissa Schneckenberger (fiddle) 
& special guest Corey DiMario (Bass)

$10 or pay as you're able. Children under 12 - free!          

1st Church of Jamaica Plain, (Unitarian-Universalist),
Corner of Centre and Eliot Streets (at the monument),
Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.
Directions:  http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html           

Oooooo...all together, can you say "HOT CONTRAS!!" You BET, andtonight
you can dance it. Be there and be guaranteed of a satisfyingfun evening of incredible music and dances, all provided from thisgreat caller and musical treat!

Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Bring along your friends and
let's make this one great evening you won't be sorry to haveattended -
GUARANTEED! :-)

More information
<http://www.lcfd.org/calendar/ViewEvent.php?title=Boston+Gay+and+Lesbian\
+Contra+Dancers&event=46c1a575824007.13206780>

p.s.  If you go, congratulate the happy newlyweds, Lissa and Corey, who were married in October... and if you like their music, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, when the Lissa Schneckenburger Band
<http://www.yellowcarmusic.com/lissa/>  
will perform at the Notlob Parlor Concert  <http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com>  series at the
Loring-Greenough House, just across the street.



Lissa also plays with Hilali 
   http://www.yellowcarmusic.com/halali/halali.htm>  )
and Corey DiMario plays with Crooked Still 
    http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friend\
id=39186099>


Keep your lamp trimmed and burning!
Jeff Boudreau
http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/blog/_archives/2007/11/28/3380721.h\
tml

Notlob Parlor Concerts ~ http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com
Notlob Mailing List ~ http://groups.google.com/group/notlobmusic
Notlob artist information ~ http://www.myspace.com/notlobhouseconcerts

The Worcester Contra is this Saturday 12/8/07
-- Musicians, Come early for the Jam!!

Bill Fisher brings us calling from the heart of New England. We remember just how good it was when he was with us the last time.

Joining him will be the band Get Reel. 
How good can it get? It's a combination that just seems to get better.  The band plays a variety of traditional and contemporary New England and Southern contra dance music with some reel spice. Get Reel includes
<http://www.jonweinberg.com/polyband.html#jon#jon> 
Howie Bursen - Banjo, Martin Grosswendt - Fiddle, 
Marie Malchodi - Guitar and 
Deck Nieforth playing Harmonica and Spoons. 

 
Beginners' Lessons at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:00 to 11:00pm 

Admission is only $7 per person Family admission is just $18, Students just $6 with ID, Children 12 & under FREE! 


Please join us as we welcome these wonderful performers. 
All dances taught. No partner necessary. New Dancers Welcome!

Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke and alcohol free environment. 

 
Please feel free to bring snacks to share. 
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. 
 

Also there will be a Special Pre-Dance Music Jam!!

Interested in playing along to Celtic and contra dance music in a friendly setting? There will be a one-hour open jam session before the Contra Dance.

Doors for the jam session will open at 6:15pm and we will begin picking at 6:30pm. The jam will end by 7:30 pm as not to interfere with the featured band. All skill levels are encouraged, so dust off that instrument and join in. There will be some sheet music provided with chords but bring along 8-10 copies of your favorite song.

If you plan on attending please contact
Mike Kacergis <Michael.Kacergis@...>

The jam session is not listed on the site as it is in a formative stage. We hope to see you there!


Location and Directions: 

Downtown Worcester at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street. It is the second church south of the Courthouse at Lincoln Square. 

http://www.worcesterdance.org/directions/

Dear Dancers,

What a fantastic fall we've had contra dancing here at Brown!  This Friday, December 7, will be the final dance of the fall semester before Brown's winter break, and it should be no exception.  Come join us dancing to the music of Clew Bay (Stuart Kenney, Sarah Blair, David Surette, and Matthew Kenney) and the calls of Linda Leslie!  We will dance from 8pm-11:30pm.

As another special treat, this dance will be held in Sayles Hall, where we danced in early November.  Sayles is a beautiful building, not far from our usual space in the Leung Gallery of Faunce House, with a much larger dance floor.  We had a great time dancing there a month ago, and I'm so glad we'll be back there again.  Sayles Hall is on Brown's Main Green, and its address is 79-81 Waterman Street, Providence, RI. To get there, walk through the arch in Faunce House (where the dance is normally held) and into Brown's Main Green. After passing the bear statue immediately on your left, the next building on the left will be Salomon. Continue past here, and the building next door, still on the left, will be Sayles.  For more directions, please see our website http://contradancelinks.com/brown.html or reply to this email with any questions.

This dance will be our last one until Friday, February 1, so make sure to be there!

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Dear Dancers,

This email is to remind you that there will be a dance tonight at Brown University.  Music will be by Clew Bay and calling by Linda Leslie.  Our addition excitement will be to dance in our newer space, Sayles Hall.  Please see our website, http://contradancelinks.com/brown.html for directions.

Because of the special nature of tonight's event and the distance the band will have to travel, we will be charging $1 more than our usual rates for admission.  This will be $6 for students and $8 for general admission.

I look forward to dancing with you,

Julia

Easy Scandinavian Dances TOMORROW 2-5 pm
Sunday Dec. 9 - Gammaldans
Great LIVE MUSIC by John Chambers & friends.  
Great fun, great exercise for all level dancers. 
Beginners, singles or couples always welcome. 
Early teaching starting 2:00 pm 
at the PACC (Park Ave Congregational Church)
Park Ave & Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights. (#77 bus)
$7  Info: 781-891-3207; www.Speledans.org; HYPERLINK
"mailto:eph@..."eph@.... 
It’s always fine weather on the dance floor!
 

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Contra dancers Bob and Leslie Fuller are celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary this Sunday, December 9th by hosting a contra
dance at the Scout House.  Music will be provided by Roaring Jelly and
calling will be provided by Susan Elberger.  Admission is free.

They would like to invite everyone to attend.  The dance will go from
7:30-10:30 p.m., with refreshments served at the break.  No gifts,
please.  For more information, call (781) 944-3544.

Even if you don't know them well, you can still come and share
a good time with them.  They love to dance and they love dancers!

Lisa Greenleaf

  
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Subj: Special Contra Dance this Sunday



The Friends of the Guiding star Grange proudly present  a Special STYLE-ish 
Contra Dance with Lisa  Greenleaf calling.
Music will be by Nightingale (http://www.nightingalevt.org/index.html):
Jeremiah McLane (accordion,  piano), Keith Murphy (voice, guitar, mandolin, 
piano, foot percussion), and  Becky Tracy (fiddle).


An  afternoon with an emphasis on the finer points of connected dancing. Lisa 
 describes the dance this way:
        It's  not a workshop, it's a playshop! It's going to be a regular 
dance with a full  slate of interesting moves and choreography, but the 
difference is I'll point  out some cool ways of moving before each dance. It's fun for 
experienced  dancers because I encourage them to talk amongst themselves and 
figure out why  and how things work well, and it's especially good for 
beginners who can pick  up style tips in a very direct way.


This Sunday 12/9/07 at Guiding  Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, Mass.
2-5:30 PM

$10.00


Orin - for the FGSG
Friends@...     www.guidingstargrange.org


Upcoming FGSG dances at the  Grange:
Sunday February 24,  2008        2-5:30  PM      $10.00
Lisa Greenleaf calling  Challenging walkthroughs, no walkthroughs and contra 
medleys for  advanced/experienced dancer. Music by Crowfoot: Adam Broome - 
Guitar, Cittern,  Vocals; Jaige Trudel - Fiddle, Cello, Vocals; Nicholas Williams 
- Flutes,  Accordion, Piano, Vocals

What does 'experienced' mean? It  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
--- Lisa  Greenleaf


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Just a reminder that this month's 3rd Saturday Northboro Contra dance
will be held this Saturday evening, at 8PM, Dec. 15th at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Northboro, MA.

This month's dance features Dave Bateman calling to the music of The
Polymorphous String Band.

Due to problems with dirt on the floor at the Parish Hall, we're
asking everyone to use the brushes provided in the foyer to clean the
bottoms of your shoes before entering the hall.  If you can bring a
clean pair of shoes to change into and dance in, even better!

More information, map and directions are available at
http://www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro/

We hope you can join us!

Jon Weinberg

| email: jon at JonWeinberg daht com
| web:   www.JonWeinberg.com

One of the only clog dancing events in the Boston area... now in it's 10th year!  Always the Tuesday before Christmas.  I know it's not a contra dance, but a lot of you have contra danced to the 'Hounds... now try clogging with Ann Whiting!  Read on!

The 10th Annual Johnny D's Tuesday Before Christmas
Old-Time Country Music & Clogging Show & Party! 
Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007 8PM 

Featuring the Dixie Butterhounds with Alan Bradbury (of Magnolia fame) on bass! 
and Clog Dancer Ann Whiting (live from Vermont!!) 

Plus Special Surprise Guest(s)! 

It's fun!! Please Come!!  Tuesday Dec. 18th, 2007 8PM 
Johnny D's, Davis Sq. Somerville MA (on the Red Line) 
it's a 21+ show, some small cover charge (TBD) 

Sponsored by Sandy's Music, 891 Mass Ave, Cambridge 617-491-2812 

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, on December 14, at 
8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat 
Hewitt and Bruce Rosen.

There will also be a Jammers dance at the dance hall this Sunday, 
December 16. See details below.

Dancers' contributions toward refreshments at the break are always appreciated!

PLEASE NOTE: If snow or icy conditions make traveling to the dance 
too dangerous, for either the dancers or the callers and musicians, I 
will send around a dance cancellation email on the afternoon of the 
dance.

See you soon!
Shawn

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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The 25th anniversary T-shirts are now sold out! Many thanks to all 
those who purchased a shirt and in this way supported the Rehoboth 
dance series. Sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in most sizes) are still 
available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by mail. 
See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, December 
16.

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Hello Folks,
   
A Celebration Dance Sunday 12/16 from Noon-5:00
    Pot-Luck at the Town Hall from Noon-1:00 (Vegetarian Dishes Encouraged)
    Dancing from 1:00-5:00

Town Hall 695 Main Street (Route 70), Lancaster, MA  01523

- Swallowtail with George Marshall & Tim Van Egmond
- Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton & Peter Barnes with Lisa Greenleaf
   
The Celebration Dance has been getting a rush of reservations over the past few days.  This is great!  Do not fear if you have not reserved, there is still a bit of room at the dance for open admission.  If you are traveling from far away you may want to get on the reservation list..........just in case.  It is o.k. to email a reservation including your names and number of adults and children who are with you without sending a check.  Your space will be reserved this way but you will need to pay when you arrive.  You may also send admission in the form of a check if you want to get that over with.  Please do not send checks after this Wednesday so that we are sure to have all checks before the dance.  
   
    We are looking for volunteer door sitters, floor sweepers & setup/breakdown helpers.  There is a link on the website that talks about volunteering.  The website also includes admission rates for this special dance, how to make a reservation, directions to the hall and other cool information about the dance. http://www.songsailor.com/contra.html  

   
  Spinning & Humming,
  Jill Nowak
   
  978-368-9062 (not during dances)
  978-339-3918 (during dance/setup only)

       
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Annual Scandinavian dance party   with Speledans
Sat. Dec. 15,   8-10:30 pm  –  $7
   Live Music       (party; no teaching)
   PACC (Park Ave. Cong. Church) 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington Heights,
MA 
   (at Park Ave., one block from Mass. Ave.) 
   Public transportation – bus #77 from Harvard Square
    Info:  Eph@...        www.Speledans.org
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Norwegian Dance
Fri. Dec. 14 ,  8 to 11 pm -  $7    
   Live Music with Brian Wilson and Røroslaget (Some teaching)
   Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon Street in Arlington, MA
   Info:  Gideon Morse  (413) 253-0525  gmorse@...
(www.Speledans.org )
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Always Live Music at all Scandinavian dance events 
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Greetings -

The Carlisle dance this Friday (12/14/2007) will feature Dudley 
Laufman leading seasonal
songs and dances. Musicians include Jacqueline Laufman, David Titus, 
Jack O'Connor, Deborah Knight, and Walter Lenk (who will also call 
some dances).

Come for the potluck dinner at 6:30 and dancing at 8.

Hope to see you there!

Walter


-> The Carlisle 2nd Friday dance flyer is posted at
             www.configular.com/dance/carlisle

-> The Scout House New Year's Eve Dance flyer is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/nyeve

-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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The Schedule for Jamaica Plain, Boston, Gender Free
English Dance for January - April is on the web site at
http://www.lcfd.org/bgfe.  As usual we have great lineup thanks to
the programming by Deb Karl. Please come join us for some of these
dances - any or all 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays.

The official flyer is there for downloading if you want to get a
copy. Thanks to Read Weaver for preparing the flyer. It is in color
as usual, but prints fine in B&W.  If you know of any places to post
one or leave a small pile, please do so. We need more outreach to
attract more people to these dances.

Highlights of the Schedule for the season:

- The first dance of 2008 is on January 8 with Sue Rosen calling to
music by Brue Rosen and Rick Mohr,
- Anniversary Dance on Jan 22 with Graham Christian calling to music
by Peter Barnes and Dave Langford,
- dances for Experienced dancers are on Jan 29 and April 29

There is no 4th Tuesday dance this year because it is Dec 25.

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JP-English mailing list
JP-English@...
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Bring Marina Home! Benefit Dance:	
Come Dance Eat and Socialize for the best cause ever!

Saturday, December 22, 2007
8:00pm - 11:00pm

At the Concord Scout House

74 Walden Street
Concord, MA 

-----------------------------------------------

Marina came here and fell in love: with dancing, the scout house, the
dance community and me. I fell in love with her.
She found a home here; help me bring her back.
We have already scraped together funds for her to visit for two weeks
this winter. With a little help, she will be able to come for the
whole summer.
The following summer, we can bring her home for good.

~Alan Bittenson

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Regular admission will be charged
(Adults- $8 Students- $5)

A substantial portion of the proceeds will go to the cause (plane tickets)

All contributions welcome!

Calling by: Chris Ricciotti

Music by: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Walter Lenk, and Co.

The following is from the NEFFA web site:

Tonight!   Thursday, Dec 13:
Rick Mohr and Heathen Creek (Maia Rutman, Mark Koyama and Pete
Johannsen)

The dance is CANCELLED tonight 12/13 due to unsafe traveling conditions.


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Hello Everyone,
   
  Even though there are plenty of folks planning on attending this wonderful event scheduled for Sunday 12/16 in Lancaster from noon-5..........the snow is already scaring people away.
   
  We are not certain what the great outdoors will let fall on Sunday, but it sounds pretty messy.  Already 17 people have withdrawn their reservations.   I have no issue with the weather and was planning on having the dance anyway, but if folks stay home the funding is gone so.........there will be no dance in Lancaster this Sunday 12/16.  Please help spread the word to those without email or not on the email group lists......
   
  If you have sent a check to reserve your place, do not fear.  I will be voiding and tearing up all checks.  They have not gone to the bank.  One party reserved with cash and I will return that in Concord the next time I see them.
   
  We hope to see you in February instead.  The February dance on 2/10 has Nils Fredland calling and Natt Hewitt and Liza Constable playing.  It is at regular dance time from 2-5 PM and regular admission rates of $8 or $5.  We hope to see you there.
   
  In the mean time see you somewhere on the dance floor and thank you for all of the support for this new dance series.  Hope to see you in Lancaster on 2/10.
   
  Jill Nowak

       
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We will be running tomorrow night (December 15) at the Scout House (snow
isn't in the forcast until later in the evening.)

Band: Full Tilt (Jim Guinness, Debby Knight & Carol Bittenson)
Caller: Beth Parkes
Time 8:00 - 11:00
$8 /$5 teens

Anyone who can join me at 5:00 pm to help decorate the hall for the holidays
would be welcome! If you want to stay for dinner, just let me know you are
coming at beth@... I'm planning on supplying a soup and salad supper
to anyone I know is coming. Hope to see you tomorrow!

Beth

Due to the snowfall, the parking space is more limited at the hall 
for tonight's dance.

The Antiquarian Society has a parking lot available at the Carpenter 
Museum, which is down the road from the hall (heading west) on the 
left-hand side, behind the church.

Carpooling would be a help, too.

Hoping to see you at the dance tonight! With Nat, Sue, and Bruce, I 
know we'll have a great time!
Shawn

Contradances for the community - all ages and abilities welcomed 
7-10PM, 3rd Saturdays in Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church 
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA 
$6 suggested 

Saturday 12/15 

Band will include some of: 
Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, winds) 
Peter Butcher (piano) 
Al MacIntire (accordion) 
Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle) 
Eli Kaynor (cello) 
and sit-ins welcome 



The annual Xmas dance will be held in the same hall on 12/25 at 7PM


2008 events: 
The 5th Annual Midwinter Celebration of English Traditional Dance and Song 
(in West Newton, MA)
Wednesday 1/16, 7:30-8:30
(More info at the bottom)


Saturday 1/19, 7:00-10:00
The third Saturday Melrose Contradance 


Sunday 1/27, afternoon workshop/dance -- details coming
Launching our 31st year of playing for dances, the Fourgone conclusions 
will hold an event at
The Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield MA

Theme -- Old New England Contras, Squares, and Couples Dances 
...where we focus on the real vintage stuff. 
Many bands and callers these days completely neglect the historical basis 
of our New England folk tradition. Hence there are many dancers who never 
learned Money Musk, the Norwegian Polka with two parts, etc... In the 
context of a workshop-type event we will emphasize the 
historical/traditional component. Naturally, we'll throw in some 
contemporary stuff to keep up the interest for all comers and becauses it 
helps to illustrate the impact the older repertoire has had on our current 
dancing. 



4/2- 4/7 Cammy will be performing with Fred Park and Laurie Andries in the 
Northwest. 4/5-4/7 is the Cascade Contra Weekend near Eugene OR. 


The second Saturday Munson Library Contradance in South Amherst, MA will 
be the Fourgone Conclusions official 31st anniversary 
Saturday 4/12, 8:00

For my info 
http://mysite.verizon.net/manystrings6/dance1.html 

cammydance@earthlink.net 
781-665-3835 



The 5th Annual Midwinter Celebration of English Traditional Dance and Song
Wednesday 1/16/2008
7:30-8:30 pm (refreshment reception after)
First Unitarian Society of Newton (FUSN)
1326 Washington St. 
West Newton, MA 02465
Admission Free (dessert contributions welcomed) 
 
Every winter the Commonwealth Morris Men invite our friends to join us in 
our gracious old practice hall for a celebration of the traditions we love 
so well, followed by a potluck dessert and social hour. The 1 hour program 
will feature English Traditional Molly Dancing, Sword Dancing, Seasonal 
Songs and Stories, and a Mummer's Play. Performers include
·         Orion Longsword
·         Greenfield Tap & Die
·         Banbury Cross Morris & Sword
·         Angela Kessler (storyteller)
·         Commonwealth  Morris Men
 
Please pass this announcement on to your team members and friends with an 
interest in traditional music and dance. 
For more information:    squire@...
http://www.commonwealthmorris.com
Directions to FUSN:       http://www.fusn.org


The local rag has a Youtube video of the Victorian Fair (Sept. 15) showing 
the mayor getting pie in the face, an alderman doing the hulu hoop and 
Nickolas, Eli and me playing Scollay's Reel in the background with actual 
footage 56 seconds in. 

http://www.townonline.com/melrose/entertainment/x428361499

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We are so bummed! We are having to cancel the Cotillion for tonight. We are 
negotiating with the Scout House on another date and should know in a day or 
two.

The snow and impending ice storm coupled with high winds are going to mean 
dangerous travel. While we realize that a lot of folks who are in the area 
could have gotten to the event, Spare Parts would have been coming from 
Western Mass and you deserve the best Cotillion we can produce. Stay home 
and stay safe.

Beth & Tony Parkes
Cal Howard 

The Rehoboth Jammers dance scheduled for this evening has been 
cancelled, along with the regular jam session next Sunday, December 
23.

The jam sessions will start up again on Sunday, December 30.

See you soon,
Shawn

We are pleased to announce that The Christmas Cotillion originally scheduled
for last Sunday has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 13 from 6:15 to
10:30.

Tony Parkes, dancing master
music by Spare Parts and friends:
Eric Buddington, Cal Howard, Dave Langford, Bill Matthieson, Liz Stell

You can still get tickets from Cal Howard or Bob Fuller at Boston area
dances, or by mail from Cal Howard, 6 Tami Lane, Burlington, MA 01803; the
price is $15 in advance, $17 at the door ($10 for students under 21).

If you purchased tickets for December 16 they can be used January 13 (no
need to exchange). If you purchased a ticket for the 16th and can't make it
to January 13, contact Cal for a refund.

For information call 781-272-0396 or email caldance@... or
beth@...

Hello Dancers:

Just a reminder that our 4th Saturday Kingston, NH dance is being held on
the 5th Saturday this month. 

Details:
Date:  December 29, 2007
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Location:  Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route
125 on "the plains")

Callers:  Peter Yarensky and Sarah Mason
Band:  Lamprey River Band
Snacks:  Pot Luck desserts at the break
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Admission:  $8.00
Attire:  Be comfortable, but this IS the Holiday dance, so think FESTIVE!

Look forward to seeing you on the 29th!

Glenn.
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Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
glenncopp@...

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

Greetings -

There is a dance this Saturday night (12/22/07) from 8 to 11 at the 
Scout House in Concord.

   Caller: Chris Ricciotti
    Music: Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk

Note: A substantial portion of the proceeds from this dance will go 
toward bringing Marina (a Spanish exchange student who was here last 
year and made many friends in the dance community) back for a visit.

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House New Year's Eve Dance flyer is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/nyeve
-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
            www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-> The Scout House Saturday Night Schedule is posted at

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello everyone!

Tonight we're dancing at the Mill-a-Round in Manchester, NH again! This 
month we have Randy Miller and Gordon Peery providing the music. Randy 
and Gordon are great musicians and tonight should be special!

As a lot of you know, I will be leaving New Hampshire in a few months. I 
have new employment with a company in the Boston area. Unfortunately, 
Manchester is a little too far away to continue to host a Friday night 
dance. Fortunately, we have a great group of people taking over the 
management of the dance and will continue the dance series!! We are 
proud to have Victor Troll, Gene Albert and Paul Lizotte starting to 
host the dance beginning in January. All dancers and musicians in the 
Boston area, Paul is also a regular at the Mill City dance. Victor has 
been playing for years with his daughter, Emily. And Gene has made quite 
a splash the last few years with his group Rocking Horse People and 
their Beatles sing along at NEFFA. They plan to provide the music (with 
occasional guests) for the dances and hire different callers each month. 
Please come out and support their efforts!! I will be back to call for 
them occasionally and continue to support the series.

In January, Paul, Victor and Gene will be joined by Nell Wright to 
provide the calling.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Chris Weiler
chris.weiler@...
http://www.nhdances.org/millcity/
cell: 978-549-2058

8-11pm on Friday 12.21.2007
7:30 Introductory workshop
Mill-a-Round dance studio
250 Commercial St.
Manchester, NH
$8 adults, $5 young people and free for 12 and under.

Hello all:

Wendy Nixon sent along this notice of Patrick's upcoming Memorial Service and asked that it be forwarded to the dance community. 

Be well,

Glenn.

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Saturday, January 12

4:00 PM

South Church Unitarian Universalist

292 State Street

Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603-436-4762)


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Hello, Dancers,

I hope those of you who observe this holiday season are enjoying your
celebrations (and I hope the rest of you are enjoying yourselves,
too). To top it off, come to our almost-New-Year's-Eve dance:


WHEN:  Saturday, December 29, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Bob Golder; Music: White Squall (Andrew Grover, fiddle;
               Ned Quist, guitar; Alice Pace, percussion)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

White Squall is an exciting band based in Providence, RI, who have
played for us a few times in recent years; they play great music, so
we hope to keep them coming. Bob Golder, of course, needs no
introduction to this crowd; he's an old favorite and friend who calls
beautiful dances with warmth, spirit, and grace.

So help us close out 2007 with a bang by dancing with us in Jamaica
Plain!

--Robert Coren


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 (or less if you can't afford it).

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

Please bring soft-soled shoes.
Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, as some
of our dancers are chemically sensitive, and experience discomfort when
exposed to these materials.

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.

_______________________________________________
LCFD-Announce mailing list
LCFD-Announce@...
http://lcfd.org/mailman/listinfo/lcfd-announce_lcfd.org

There will be a Rehoboth holiday contra dance this Friday, on 
December 28, from 8 to 11 p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and 
music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Dancers are encouraged to bring finger foods and treats to share 
during the break!

For those who are not able to attend, all of the board members of the 
Rehoboth Country Dance Society send you best wishes for the holidays 
and the New Year!

See you dancing!
Shawn

P.S. There are limited numbers of the smaller sizes of green Rehoboth 
T-shirts left--1 S, 2 M, and 3 L. There are still several XL and a 
few XXL shirts also available. If you want to be sure to have a 
shirt, please let me know.

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PLEASE NOTE: If snow or icy conditions make traveling to the dance 
too dangerous, for either the dancers or the callers and musicians, I 
will send around a dance cancellation email on the afternoon of the 
dance.

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $7, $4 for children under 16, and $15 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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The 25th anniversary T-shirts are now sold out! Many thanks to all 
those who purchased a shirt and in this way supported the Rehoboth 
dance series. Sage-green Rehoboth T-shirts (in most sizes) are still 
available. They cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or by mail. 
See details on the Rehoboth dance Web site.

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The Celtic-inspired jam sessions continue in Rehoboth every Sunday 
night from 7-9 p.m. at Goff Hall. If you play an instrument, want to 
learn some dance steps, or just want to listen, you are welcome to 
attend! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. For information 
or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 or 
Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554, or you can e-mail Bob at 
bobolinkelliott@... and Judith at primate@.... You can 
read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

The Jammers are also now holding free monthly community dances from 7 
to 9 p.m. A potluck at 6:00 p.m. precedes the dance, and all dance 
steps are taught. The next Jammers dance will be on Sunday, January 
13.

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Greetings -

Just a reminder about the New Years Eve dance this Monday night 
(12/31/07) from 8 PM to 1 AM at the Scout House in Concord.

   Callers: Lisa Greenleaf and Walter Lenk
  Music by: Amy Larkin, Emily Troll, Debby Knight, Jack O'Connor, Bruce Rosen,
                                                          and Cal Howard

Hope to see you there!

Walter

-> The Scout House New Year's Eve Dance flyer is posted at
            http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve
-> The Scout House 4th Saturday Schedule is posted at
            http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats
-> The Scout House Saturday Night Schedule is posted at
            http://www.configular.com/dance/allsats

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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