Happy New Year, Dancers,

For the first of many Monday Contras of 2012 we will have special guest musicians Audrey Knuth (of Free Raisins) on fiddle, and Max Newman (of Noreaster) on guitar.  Our caller is Tavi Merrill who recently shared the BIDA stage with Lisa Greenleaf.

Lots of our college-age dancers are home for the holidays so the dancing will be energetic.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  You can connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

This Friday, January 6, Elixir plays for you 
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Nls Fredland calls the advanced program, which 
is NOT appropriate for beginners!  If you know how to 
contra dance, you'll have a blast.

Friday at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

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

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

The regular Jamaica Plain dance has a special feature this week:


WHEN:  Saturday, January 7, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Laura Johannes; Music: House on Fire (Carol Bittenson,
       fiddle; Max Newman, guitar & mandolin; Roberta Sutter, piano)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

The special feature (aside from the calling, the music, and the
dancing, which are always special) is the presence of an ASL
interpreter, to assist deaf and hearing-impaired dancers in following
the caller. If you know any deaf or hearing-impaired dancers (or
would-be dancers!), please encourage them to come to this dance. It
will be lots of fun for eveyone!

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

All dances are called gender-free.

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Happy New Years all!  The year is almost a week old and it's time to  
dance!

Unfortunately (for me) pneumonia will be keeping me home, but I do  
hope you all can come out and enjoy the first Peterborough event of  
2012!

Here are the details:

Saturday January 7

Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St
Peterborough, NH

Beginner Workshop 7:30 PM
Dancing 8:00 to 11:30 PM

music by "Old New England"  Bob, Jane, and Deanna!!
calling by Dan Pearl (thanks for covering Dan!)

Admission still only $8.00

So come celebrate the start of the new year dancing with old AND new  
friends!

P.S.  Remember the date of the upcoming 20th annual SnowBall is  
Saturday Jan 21

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There will be no Monday Night Contra Dance in Nelson, NH on Monday, January
9th due to primary election preparations in the Town Hall. Dances will
resume as normal on Monday, January 16th.


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Hello Dancers,

We still have many students home on school break, so expect lively dancing at the Scout House on Monday, with guest musicians:  the great David Kaynor on fiddle and the talented Eric Eid-Reiner on paino.  Our caller is Dan Pearl himself!

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the weekend schedule.  This would impact weekend dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Please join us for our January 14th contra dance.

*Join us early at 6:30 for our annual pot luck supper. *This is a wonderful
opportunity to sit down with dancers you met in the fall as well as the
evening's musicians.* Please bring a dish to share.*

*Tim Van Egmond *comes to us from the Pioneer Valley in western
Massachusetts. A well known and respected caller, he gives us clear teaching
and calling for beginning and experienced dancers.

Joining him from Berlin will be *The Berlin Country Orchestra*.This nine
member band joins us again to provide lively entertainment for our dancing
pleasure. Join us as they play tunes from the New England contra music
repertoire.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!

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

We welcome sweets and other snacks to share at the break Please wear clean
soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under, FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.

Park behind the church or on State Street.

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

 

The Worcester contra dance is on Facebook! Join our group to see event
pictures and receive monthly invitations.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9124187118

 

 



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 13, at 8 
p.m., Dan Pearl will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat 
Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Max Newman.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

The first Sunday Night Jammers dance of the New Year will be held in 
two Sundays, on January 22. You can read more about the Jammers' 
events below.

PLEASE NOTE: Although the winter weather so far is much milder than 
last year, if snow or icy conditions make traveling too dangerous, a 
dance cancellation email will be sent by mid-afternoon on the day of 
a dance.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Some of the addresses on last month's raffle tickets are 
not legible. If you have not yet received a confirmation email about 
carpooling from Jeff, please send an email to the address above so 
that he can add you to the list.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, January 22.



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Sue Rosen says -

Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman will make their annual appearance in 
Carlisle to call
and play for the dance this Friday, January 13 at 8pm.  Walter will 
share the calling
and the Carlisle Band will be holding forth, as usual.  And be sure 
to come for the
potluck dinner (6:30)--it's always a good time.

Wishing you all a happy new year, filled with good music and dance, health and
peace--

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

-- 

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

The fiddler for tonight's contra dance will be Alden Robinson.

Alden is filling in for Rehoboth's house fiddler Nat Hewitt, who will 
be taking a hiatus for a few weeks.

Nat has found out that he has a cancerous tumor. His doctors feel 
that it has been caught in enough time to be treatable, and he will 
be undergoing a six-week program of radiation and chemotherapy.

Nat said that it was OK to tell the Rehoboth dance community about 
his condition, and I know that we all will be sending healing 
thoughts and warm wishes to him and his family. If you would like to 
send along a message as well, Nat's email address is 
nathewitt@....

While he may not be able to reply, I am sure that Nat will appreciate 
knowing that we are wishing him well during his treatment and 
recovery--and that we look forward to seeing him back in Rehoboth as 
soon as he is well!

See you tonight,
Shawn

Hello Dancers,

We have a great line-up for the Scout House dance on Monday, with guest musicians Amy Larkin on fiddle and Larry Unger on guitar playing with our own Jack O'Connor and Cal Howard.  Our caller is David Eisenstadter.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the weekend schedule.  This would impact weekend dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Paul Wilde will be calling to Free Raisins Band this Saturday, January 21st. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, in Northboro at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. All dances are taught, and Paul will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, non-marking, 
soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site: http://northborocontra.com/  or face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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 Roaring Jelly is back for the New Year with its regular 3rd Friday dance at First Parish Church Hall, Lexington.

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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1/21
Third Saturday Afternoon Music Sessions
4:00-7:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA

Ever wanted to learn a dance tune? Bring an instrument or come listen and dance a few. Third Saturday late afternoons in the lovely little hall in Melrose is the place to be! Cammy Kaynor and Peter Butcher will lead whomever comes, through some mixed repertoire of music that spans skill levels and genres. Each event has a slightly different theme. January 21 the theme is "Contra Tunes - ordinary and extraordinary." Instruction for couples dances and set dances to accompany the music is available for the non-musician attendees.  
http://www.manystrings6.com/dance/, cammydance@..., 781-665-3835
https://www.facebook.com/events/330023597026378/

Come play some music tomorrow afternoon! 
The High Road by Tim O'Brien
Petronella/Green Mountain Petronella
Cam Ye O'er Frae France 
Redwing and Stockholmslaten
The Vantastic Jig
Bellman's Jig and the march

If there are dancers wishing to do couples dances, we may do the following: 
Salty Dog Rag
Road to the Isles
Gay Gordons
Assorted Waltzes, Polkas, Hambos, Schottisches

Sorry - Dance Cancelled in Northboro Tonight
See you at our next dance February 18.
http://northborocontra.com/

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Hello Dancers,

Come dance at the Scout House on Monday to the hot young band, Nor'easter:  Julie Vallimont (piano & accordion), Max Newman (guitar, mandolin & banjo), and Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle).  Our caller is Rachel Shapiro.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, January 27, at 8 
p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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Have you heard? Fourth Saturday dances are continuing this winter and 
spring, but have moved to Cambridge!

We'll be kicking off the new season with caller Daniel Friedman and 
musicians Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk.

Our new location at Cambridge Friends School (5 Cadbury Road, see 
directions at the web site below) has lots to offer (and was the site 
of contra dances in the 1970s). The dancing space itself is smaller, 
but there is a floating wood floor, parking (on Cadbury Road or in 
the school parking lot at the end of Wood Street), and good access to 
Harvard and Porter Squares by walking or public transportation. We'll 
look forward to feedback on how this space works for dancing.

Hope to see you there!

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Greetings Fellow Dancers,

Daniel Friedman will be our caller for this week's Monday Contra.  Music will be provided by some of our favorite musicians: Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Debby Knight on piano (along with regulars Jack & Cal).  What better way to keep warm on a winter evening?

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

This Friday, Feb 3, Nor'easter plays for you 
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Will Mentor calls the advanced program, which 
is NOT appropriate for beginners! If you know how to 
contra dance, you'll have a blast.

Friday at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

--IT STARTS AT EIGHT PM--

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

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, February 4
 
Jim Gregory will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, February 4,  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, Jim will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.
 
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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!
 
For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/
 
See you there!

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Hey folks-

We are back at it this Saturday!  The details:

Saturday feb 4th

Peterborough First Saturday Contra Dance
Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St
Peterborough NH

twin fiddling by Vince O'Donnell and David Titus
piano by our own Mr. Mac

Calling by Steve Z-A

Workshop at 7:30
Dancing from 8:00 to 11:30

Admission still only $8.00

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

For more info call 413-369-4369

Hope you can make it!

P.S.  A few of you might have received two versions of this  
announcement.  It's a long story, but sorry if you did :)

Greetings Monday Contradancers,

It will be another two-fiddle night with Mark Simos on fiddle, Jack Deverux on fiddle and uilleann pipes, and Bethany Waickman on guitar along with our own Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion.  The caller for the night will be the very popular Linda Leslie!

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Hello Dancers,

I have some sad news to relay.  Long-time Contra dancer, Roger Towne, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his Acton home.  He was just 78.  He was a regular Scout House dancer, and we had been wondering where he was.

The news came to Lisa Greenleaf from a neighbor of Roger's.  I will forward any information I get about services, etc.  There is a very short bio on the following Website:  http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/469145/Towne-Roger.php 

We will miss Roger and remember him for the dapper gentleman he was.



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Information on Roger Towne's memorial service.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Stefanie B <stefanie12484@...>
> Date: February 6, 2012 1:51:59 PM EST
> To: Robin Humes <robin.humes@...>, Dan Pearl <daniel_pearl@...>, lisa greenleaf <laleaf@...>
> Subject: Memorial service for Roger Towne
> 
> 
> Contra-dancing friends:
> 
> I just found out that the memorial service (followed by a reception) for Roger will be at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church (435 Central Street in Acton) on Wednesday 2/8 at 10:00am.  You can follow this link for more information, or to post a memory.  Although I cannot attend the service, my family will be there, and I really appreciate your kind words and your help in spreading the news.  Best, Stefanie
>  
> http://doranfh.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/95819/runtime.php?SiteId=95819&NavigatorId=339341&ItemId=1126808&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&op=tributeMemorialCandles
> 



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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 10, at 8 
p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by 
French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Mark Wholley, 
and Alan Bradbury.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

The next monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held on February 
19. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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Sue Rosen says -

Clear skies are predicted for dancing this weekend, so come out to 
Carlisle this
Friday, February 10, where Daniel Friedman will be calling at 8pm 
with the Carlisle
band.  And don't miss the always wonderful potluck dinner at 6:30.

Enjoy the dance!

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

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello, dancers,

We have two gender-free dances in Jamaica Plain this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, February 11, 2:00-11:00 PM
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Details:

2:00-5:30 PM:  Experienced-level contra dance
	       Caller: Nils Fredland
	       Music: Nor'easter (Cedar Stanistreet, Julie Vallimont,
		      Max Newman)
5:45-7:00 PM:  Pot-luck supper
7:00-7:25 PM   Beginner's workshop
7:30-11:00 PM: Contra dance for all (ASL interpreted)
	       Caller: Tony Parkes
	       Music: Dogtown (Becky Miller, Norb Spencer, Tom
		      Randall)

If you're a moderately experienced dancer, come to our afternoon dance
with Nils Fredland and Nor'easter. If you're any kind of contra-dancer
at all (incuding a future one!), come to our evening dance with Tony
Parkes and Dogtown. And either way, do bring a dish to share to ou
fabulous potluck supper in between.

There will be a brief beginner's workshop before the evening dance
(starting around 7:00). The eveing dance will be ASL-interpreted.


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Admission is $10.00 ($6.00 for students), or less if you can't afford
it. There will be separate admissions to the two sessions. Free for
children 12 and under.

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

The evening dance starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Greetings Dance Lovers,

Celebrate Valentine's Day a day early at this week's Monday Contra.  Bring your sweetheart.  Wear your Valentine's dance clothes.

The ever popular Nils Fredland is our caller and  our guest musicians, joining Jack, are David Kaynor on fiddle and Owen Morrison on guitar.  If we're lucky we might also get Nils playing his trombone.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. Live Music will be provided by the Caribou and Reed Band for the dance which is from 8:00-11:00 PM, next Saturday, February 18, in Northboro at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. All dances are taught, and Tim Van Egmond will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/   or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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2/18, 3/17
Third Saturday Music and Dance Sessions
4:00-7:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church
*70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA *

Ever wanted to learn a dance tune? Bring an instrument or come listen and
dance a few. Third Saturday late afternoons in the lovely little hall in
Melrose is the place to be! Cammy Kaynor and Peter Butcher will lead
whomever comes, through some mixed repertoire of music that spans skill
levels and genres. Each event has a slightly different theme. February 18
the theme is "Chestnuts and Couples Dances; the New England Tradition."
Come dance or play or both - Lamplighter's, Rory O'More, The Tempest,
Sackett's Harbor, Petronella, Gay Gordons, Salty Dog Rag, Hambo, waltz,
polka, ........ Instruction for couples dances and set dances to accompany
the music is available for non-musician attendees.
http://www.manystrings6.com/dance/*, cammydance@...**, 781-665-3835*
https://www.facebook.com/events/304629466261617/


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2/18, 3/17
Third Saturday Music and Dance Sessions
4:00-7:00PM in the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church 
70 West Emerson St., Melrose MA 

Ever wanted to learn a dance tune? Bring an instrument or come listen and dance a few. Third Saturday late afternoons in the lovely little hall in Melrose is the place to be! Cammy Kaynor and Peter Butcher will lead whomever comes, through some mixed repertoire of music that spans skill levels and genres. Each event has a slightly different theme. February 18 the theme is "Chestnuts and Couples Dances; the New England Tradition." Come dance or play or both - Lamplighter's, Rory O'More, The Tempest, Sackett's Harbor, Petronella, Gay Gordons, Salty Dog Rag, Hambo, waltz, polka, ........ Instruction for couples dances and set dances to accompany the music is available for non-musician attendees.   
(P.S. Contact me off list for my annual valentine's day poem)
http://www.manystrings6.com/dance/, cammydance@..., 781-665-3835
https://www.facebook.com/events/304629466261617/

Greetings Dancers,

This week we have Rachel Shapiro calling to the music of the Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency! Look forward to some fine dancing.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PMevery Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this athttp://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!


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Join us this Wednesday, February 22, for a super dance hosted by the Downtown Amherst Contradance.  This week's dance features the amazing Perpetual e-Motion with calling from Nell Wright.

As always, the dance begins at 7:30 with an intro lesson at 7. 

Admission is $10, $8 for students, and $6 for high schoolers. 

Our dance is held at the
Masonic Lodge, 99 Main Street,
Amherst Massachusetts
(between the police station and the Black Sheep Deli).

Website: http://amherstcontra.org

As a courtesy to your fellow dancers who may have allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes and other
highly scented products. All dances smoke, drug and alcohol free.

We hope to see you there!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, February 24, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Elly Marshall, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

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

The next monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held on March 18. 
You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, March 18.



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Fourth Saturday dances in Cambridge continue this Saturday, February 
25. Jeff Kaufman will be calling and music will be provided by Amy 
Larkin, Julie Metcalf, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk. Please join us 
in our new space, which offers access to public transportation as 
well as parking on Cadbury Road or in the school parking lot at the 
end of Wood Street.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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We have our regular gender-free contra dance in JP this Saturday:

WHEN:  Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Rae Rae and the Sharktones
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

In addition, we're having a "techno contra" session in the afternoon
(2:00-5:30), with Chris Ricciotti calling to a variety of recorded
artists. This session will include a brief informational meeting about
how our dance is run, and to describe some volunteer opportunities to
help it continue to run.

In between (approximately 6:00-7:00) there will be a potluck supper.

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

Suggested donation for the afternoon is $5.00, or whatever you can afford.

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Message from Chris Ricciotti:
----------------------

Greetings everyone!  I want to share a bit more information about our upcoming exciting Gender-Free Techno and Alternative Music Contradance this Saturday afternoon, February 25th.  The dance will take place from 2:00pm to 5:30pm at our usual location of the 1st Church of Jamaica Plain, corner of Centre & Eliot Streets in JP.  A donation of $5 is suggested to attend. 
 
We have a great line up of music planned for the afternoon program including music from Adele, Prince, Michael Jackson, the Bluegrass Boyz, Disco from gay dance clubs from the 1970’s & 80’s, Turkish Rock, and of course, lots of fabulous music from one of our favorites, Lady Gaga!
 
Though most dances will be taught, the level of dancing will be forgiving to intermediate, which means some prior contra dance experience is assumed (this would not be the best event to introduce someone brand new to contra dancing – bring them to the Saturday evening contra dance instead!).   The focus will be on fun, satisfying dance figures that fit the music. 
 
Besides exploring and enjoying contra dancing to techno & alternative music, the other goal of the afternoon program is to give those of us who help organize the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance an opportunity to briefly share what we do that helps make this dance a success, with the hope of attracting new volunteers to be a part of our group. We will provide sign up sheets for anyone who is interested in finding out more information following our brief presentation.
 
Following the afternoon dance at 5:30pm, we’ll be a pot luck, followed by an open music jam around 6:30pm.  Bring your instruments and favorite dance music choices to share. And at 7:30pm, our fabulous caller Bob Golder and the equally fabulous band Rae Rae & the Sharktones including Glen Loper on Mandolin, Bethany Waickman on Guitar, and Elly Marshall on Fiddle, will provide great evening dance for everyone to enjoy!  Admission for the evening dance is $10 (or whatever you can afford) – Students $7 (or whatever you can afford).
 
For directions and more information about this and other dances that are a part of the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance series, please check out our web site at www.lcfd.org/jp
 
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance in Jamaica Plain, MA!

Contra news flash!

The College Hill contra dance series, formerly the Brown University 
contra dance, starts this Friday, March 2, at its new location on the 
East Side of Providence!

Following is a message from Andy Grover, the organizer of the dance.

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

The time is upon us! Within the week, we shall be dancing at the 
College Hill Contra Dance Grand Re-Opening Contra Dance!

Our beautiful new hall is in the Community Church of Providence at 
372 Wayland Avenue (the corner of Lloyd and Wayland). This location 
is a contra dance hat trick: it's on the East Side, its floor is 
wood, and its square footage is perfect. If you felt suffocated in 
St. Stephen's, but lost in Sayles, this hall will feel perfect!

Dancing will begin at 8 PM with music from White Squall and calling 
from Lucia Watson. Admission will be $8 ($6 for students under 23). 
As always, no partner or experience is necessary. If there were ever 
a time to bring a few new friends, this dance would be the one!

Contributions to the snack table (or one or two dollars in lieu of 
that) are heartily encouraged. Our sumptuous break feast can be even 
more sumptuous with your help!

And here's a link to the season schedule:

http://groverlicious.com/brown_contra_dance.html


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Hello Dancers,

Monday Night Contras have been hopping with new dancers lately.  We had a Meetup group come by last week with dancers new and returning.

Monday Contras at the Scout House will wrap up February with music by guest musicians Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Larry Unger on guitar and banjo.  They will be joined by Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  

Our caller will be David Eisenstadter.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

This Friday, March 2, George Marshall calls for you
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

The band will rock out with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins,
Jeremiah McLane and Owen Marshall.

March 2 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

ALSO-- Robin will be selling gently used
dance skirts and dresses ($5-10) to benefit
the Scout House.  Treat yourself to some
new threads!

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

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

Reminder: contra dance in Berlin this Saturday evening, March 3
 
Dan Pearl will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, March 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. Plus, Dan will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.
 
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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!
 
For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/
 
See you there!

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Please join us for our March contra dance.

Our caller will be Rachel Shapiro from nearby Boston. Rachel is a
contra dance caller who strives to communicate the joy of dancing.
Dancers appreciate her selection of interesting dances for all
experience levels. We welcome her back to Worcester. 
Joining her will be Dueling Whiskey Factory (Edward Wallace, fiddle;
Peter Buchak, accordion and concertina; Josh Van Vliet, guitar).
It will be a treat to have them here in Worcester. 
 
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 
 
Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.
 
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
 
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
 
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main Street at
the corner of State Street in Worcester. Park behind the church or on
State Street. The church hall is accessible from the left side of the
church building. Just follow the signs. 
 
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>
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Hello Dancers,

This Monday's Contras at the Scout House will be a special event, with:

Perpetual E-Motion with Ed Howe (5-string electronic violin), John Cote' (synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion). Surreal sounds of electric fiddle, swirling didgeridoo, driving guitar and foot percussion. A convergence of electronic and traditional dance music, very lush and complex orchestrations that defy what one would expect from just two people. Special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)!

Our caller will be Will Mentor.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. 
Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat 
Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Max Newman.

In addition, there will be two more Rehoboth dances this month! 
George Marshall and Nor'easter will perform for the March 23 dance, 
and Lisa Greenleaf will be calling a challenging dance on March 30, 
with Julie Metcalf, Larry Unger, and Sam Bartlett.

Desserts for the break are always appreciated!

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

The next monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance will be held on March 18. 
You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, March 18.



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Sue Rosen says -


Please join us in Carlisle this Friday, March 9, for the potluck dinner at
6:30 and dance at 8pm.  It's always a great time and I'm looking forward to
seeing you there.


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

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Date & Time: Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (corner of Centre and Eliot Streets in
JP)

Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Admission: $10 (sliding scale), Students $7 (sliding scale), Kids under 12 -
Free.  

    No on turned away on ability to pay.

Contact: Chris Ricciotti @ (617) 852-4042 or email: Ricciotti@...

 

For more information including directions, visit our web site at
www.lcfd.org/jp

 

Come out and join us for the exciting "Divorce Dance Extravaganza" this
Saturday Night. 

 

So what is the "Divorce Dance" all about?  Callers Chris Ricciotti and Laura
Johannes, long-time friends and cohorts in dancing, have been causing
trouble together for more than a decade and a half.  This Saturday, March
10th they'll be sharing the stage at the Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance in
Jamaica Plain from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 pm. And with one mic between a Leo and
an Aquarius, it's a soap opera in the making.

 

But why divorce? Let's just say that after 17 years of friendship, traveling
across country and rooming together, we realized there were irreconcilable
differences. The debate over whose pasta sauce is better was settled
out-of-court at a house dance years ago; Chris won, but Laura wants a
rematch. A related debate over whether it is necessary for Chris to pour
Tamari on everything that moves is still in court for negotiation. And then
there were the diet wars in which Chris lost five pounds for every pound
that Laura lost; Laura's reply, "I hate men." 

 

But the biggest unresolved issue is whether the dances we have written
together, and separately, are in fact good dances.

 

 We considered initiating formal divorce proceedings under Massachusetts GL
c.208, s.1B: CJ-D 101B
<blocked::http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/probateandfamily
court/documents/cjd101B.pdf> . but to our dismay, we found out to do that
you ACTUALLY HAVE TO BE MARRIED in order for this to count. So we decided to
throw a dance instead. You will decide which of our dances are good, and
which should sent back to the attorneys for further litigation! 

 

And what would our dance be without equally amazing music?  For this event,
something special - for one night only: "Together Forever" featuring Shirley
White on fiddle/mandolin, Becky Miller on fiddle, and Bruce Rosen on piano.
This is sure to be one hot jumpin band, almost as good as a honeymoon!

 

As part of our agreed-upon out of court settlement, Gary Gengo, who recently
attended the LCFD Weekend Callers Workshop will make his debut in JP calling
a dance for us all!

 

While we can't guarantee that relationships will be reconciled or folks will
get married after attending this dance (though we would be happy to take
credit for that if it happens!), we can guarantee you'll all have a GREAT
TIME with us!   We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday night!
 
 

Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA  02370-1729
Home: (781) 982-8042 nights & weekends
Cell: (617) 852-4042 weekdays
Email: Ricciotti@... 

 


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Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. Live Music will be
provided by the Jumpstart Band for the dance which is from 8:00-11:00 PM,
this Saturday, March 17, in Northboro at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40
Church Street. All dances are taught, and Bill Fischer will provide pre-dance
instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30. Come with or without a
partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6
students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check
online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at
http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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Hello Dancers,

A lovely evening at the Scout House for tomorrow's Monday Night Contra Dance.  We'll be dancing to the music of two very talented ladies:  Amy Larkin on fiddle and Debby Knight on piano, accompanied by Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion, and Cal Howard on bass.

Our caller will be Nils Fredland.  If we clap hard enough, he might play his trombone!

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Hello Dancers,

Another pretty Spring evening for tomorrow's Monday Night Contra Dance at the Scout House.  We'll be dancing to the music of two talented young musicians:  Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Owen Morrison on guitar.  They will be accompanied by Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion.

Our caller will be Adina Gordon.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you have any friends who are new to Contradance, encourage them to arrive at around 7:00 if they can.  Just let the person minding the door know that they are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If they can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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There are two more wonderful opportunities to dance in Rehoboth this month!

This Friday, on March 23, George Marshall will be calling, and music 
will be performed by Nor'easter, with Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman, 
and Julie Vallimont

Next Friday, on March 30, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling a 
challenging dance, with music by Larry Unger and Sam Bartlett of 
Notorious and Julie Metcalf on fiddle.

Desserts for the break at these dances are always appreciated!

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

The next monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance at the hall will take 
place on April 15. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, April 15.



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Hello dancers:

In like a lion, out like a lamb.  March is certainly living up to its reputation.  The temps this weekend are predicted to be a bit cooler than today, so we might not need the A/C just yet!  In any case, plan to join us in Kingston this Saturday and have a great time dancing, connecting with dance friends and simply enjoying the fun that is a New England Contra Dance!

Date:  March 24, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Alice Morris
Band:  Sylvia Miskoe, Justine Paul and Bruce Cobb

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

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

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Fourth Saturday dances in Cambridge continue this Saturday, March 24. 
Sue Rosenn will be calling and music will be provided by Julie 
Metcalf, Debby Knight, Bruce Rosen, and Walter Lenk. Please join us 
in our new space, which offers access to public transportation as 
well as parking on Cadbury Road or in the school parking lot at the 
end of Wood Street.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

A cool night for dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House Contra Dance.  We will dance to the music of three accomplished young musicians:  
Rachel Panitch on fiddle,  Daniel Hawkins on cello, and Bethany Waickman on guitar.  They will be accompanied by our own Jack O'Connor on mandolin/banjo/percussion.  Our caller will be Sue Rosen!

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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This Friday, on March 30, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling a 
challenging dance, with music by Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Larry 
Unger and Sam Bartlett of Notorious.

This annual challenging dance, which is geared toward experienced 
dancers, has less instruction, and it is assumed that the dancers 
will be familiar with more advanced dance figures.

If you are new to contra dancing or still feel a bit uncertain, the 
next regular contra dance in Rehoboth will be in two weeks on April 
13.

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

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, April 15.



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My eighth grade students love to catch when I make typos on  
assignments.  They would have loved this classic one.  I wrote to you  
all:

"Featuring great music by Notorious and Crowfoot...two bands we see  
far too frequently around here."

I MEANT to say "far too infrequently"  or "far too seldom" or  
something like that....yikes!

See you at the Ball.
Steve

P.S. Thanks for catching it Richard.

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Hello Dancers,

A special night of Contra dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  We dance to the music of The Forks of Nature (Jonathan Cannon and Jonah Sidman (fiddle), Rowen Caplan (guitar) & Kirsten Lamb (bass)). The Forks draw from their extensive repertoire of Irish, Canadian, jazz gypsy, and klezmer tunes for a unique sound.  Our caller will be the energetic Tavi Merrill.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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This Friday, April 6, Steve Zakon-Anderson will
call for you to the rockin' music of Crowfoot
(Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome and Nicholas Williams)
at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

April 6 at The Concord Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $9 / 21 and under: $7

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

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

And don't forget Neffa (New England Folk Festival), coming up in two weeks!
Info and workshop schedules at
http://www.neffa.org/What_is_Festival.html

Reminder: contra dance & ACS benefit in Berlin this Saturday evening, April 7
 
Bill Fischer will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, April 7,  from 8-11:00 pm, upstairs at the 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, MA, with live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra.  Proceeds from this dance go directly to Amercican Cancer Society. Come early at 7:00 pm to take part in a silent auction and refreshments. All dances are taught, and Bill will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps beginning at 7:30 PM.
 
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 additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/
 
See you there!

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Hello Dancers,

A grand night for Contra dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  We dance to the music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Julie Vallimont on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on bass.  Our caller will be Sue Rosen.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Please join us for our April contra dance.
Joining us will be Dan Pearl from Metro Boston. He will give us clear
and precise calling from his repertoire of interesting dances from all
over New England. He has called throughout New England for many years.
We are indeed fortunate to have him call for us.
Joining him, also from the Boston area will be Caribou and Reed. Carol
Bittenson (fiddle), Barb Levine (hammered dulcimer) and Henry
Yoshimura (guitar) join together to give us all the rhythm and melody
that we need to have a delightful evening of contra dancing.
 
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!
Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment.
Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>


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Please join us for our April contra dance.

 

Joining us will be Dan Pearl from Metro Boston. He will give us clear and
precise calling from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New
England. He has called throughout New England for many years. We are indeed
fortunate to have him call for us.

 

Joining him, also from the Boston area will be Caribou and Reed. Carol
Bittenson (fiddle), Barb Levine (hammered dulcimer) and Henry Yoshimura
(guitar) join together to give us all the rhythm and melody that we need to
have a delightful evening of contra dancing.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed!

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

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break Please wear
clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

 

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.

Park behind the church or on State Street.

 

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

 

 



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Hello dancing friends!   The New England Folk Festival is fast approaching!
This will take place at the Mansfield Middle & High Schools he weekend of 
Friday, April 20th thru Sunday, April 23rd.
 
Every year the gender-free dance community of the Lavender Country & Folk
Dancers (LCFD) hosts what has become an annual event for many of us, putting
together an amazing food booth that raises much needed funds for our dance
community.  This takes place at the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA).  This
year,  LCFD celebrates our 10TH ANNIVERSARY hosting our Italian and Kid
Friendly Food Booth at NEFFA!!
 
100% of the profits we make each year go back into our local dances and to
LCFD to help us continue to be able to provide great dancing, music, callers
and musicians for our local dance communities & LCFD Dance Camp.  Over the
past few years, we have made between $5,500 and $7,000 annually for our
dances!  In some cases, it is the reason some communities can continue to
dance, where they would otherwise not be able to continue providing dances.

  
NEFFA has been very supportive of us and is very appreciative of the work we
do each year.  For us, this is more than just about making money - it's
about socializing, and coming together to share who we are and what we love
with others in a very real way that has a great impact at the festival. It's
a LOT of fun and a great experience. Ask anyone who has worked at our booth!
Plus, after your work shift is over, you can enjoy dancing of all kinds,
playing music, crafts, performances, jamming, singing with others, etc.
For more information and to get a schedule of all the events at NEFFA check
out their web site at www.neffa.org.  Yes, there is Gender-Free Contra
Dancing at NEFFA this year!
 
We are looking for volunteers to take on at least one 3 hour work shift at
the booth over that weekend.  (of course you can volunteer for more shifts
if you like, and we certainly would LOVE that!)  The money we raise is
distributed based on "sweat equity".   Basically, the more hours you work,
the greater percentage from the total profits we make can be ear marked to
any LCFD related dance community of your choice. You are welcome to donate
your share to one group, or spread it out over several.  
 
TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE EMAIL THOM YARNAL AT:
<mailto:lcfd.volunteer@...> lcfd.volunteer@...
If you have any questions or would like more information feel free to write
me at  <mailto:Ricciotti@...> Ricciotti@....
 
We look forward to another wonderful year a NEFFA and hope many of you will
consider joining us for what is sure to be a great time at the New England
Folk Festival!   Many thanks!
 
Chris Ricciotti
393 Union Street
Rockland, MA  02370-1729
Home: (781) 982-8042 nights & weekends
Cell: (617) 852-4042 weekdays
Email: Ricciotti@... 


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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 13, at 8 
p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Glen Loper and friends. Nat Hewitt is still recovering from his 
cancer treatment and will return to Rehoboth as soon as he is able to 
do so.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

The next monthly Sunday Night Jammers dance will take place at the 
hall on April 15. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, April 15.



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Sue Rosen says -

Spring has certainly sprung and the May flowers didn't wait for any April
showers this year. Please join us this Friday, April 13, for the potluck
dinner (6:30) and dance (8pm) in Carlisle. Driving out to the potluck in
the daylight will give you the opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty
of the season!

We hope to see you there

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

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

There is NO Monday Contradance at the Concord Scout House tomorrow night, as we are refinishing the floors for your dancing pleasure.

There will be dancing next Monday, April 23rd, after the NEFFA weekend.  A filmmaker will be coming to that Monday dance!  He is making a film about historic Concord, community activities, etc., and wants to film our dance.  Put your NEFFA dance practice to good use and show off your stuff for the camera!

You can find the schedule of upcoming Monday dances at: www.MondayContras.com

See you at NEFFA!



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Hello Dancers,

Din't miss a special night for Contra dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  Hear stories of NEFFA, dance to a visiting caller, and see a movie being made as a documentary film crew will be there, as well.

We dance to the music of Julie Metcalf (fiddle), Larry Unger (guitar, banjo), Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion) & Cal Howard (bass).  Our caller will be Lynn Ackerson, visiting from California.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Don Veino calling to Firefly (Cedar Stanistreet, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens, and Max Newman) this Saturday April 28 at the Northboro Contra Dance.  Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, April 27, at 8 
p.m. Chris Weiler will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Heathen Creek, with Maia Rutman, Pete Johannsen, and Mark Koyama.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, May 20.



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Please join us this Saturday April 28 as the 4th Saturday dance 
series continues in Cambridge. Rachel Shapiro will be calling to 
music provided by Carol Bittenson, Edward Wallace, Debby Knight, and 
Walter Lenk. With this musical configuration, you're bound to be 
treated to some lively Quebecois sets during the evening! If the 
recent trend continues, you'll also enjoy some tasty snacks at the 
break, contributed by both the band and dancers.

There's one new parking advisory. The city has just put up signs 
making one side of Cadbury Road permit parking only during evening 
hours. The school side of the street is still available to all for 
parking, and there has been ample room so far in the school's parking 
lot (at the end of Wood St.). In the unlikely event you encounter any 
problems parking, please check in with the door tender.

Fourth Saturday dances in Cambridge continue this Saturday, April 28, 
with Rachel Shapiro calling to the music of Carol Bittenson and 
Edward Wallace on fiddles, Debby Knight on piano, and Walter Lenk on 
Mandocello.

Please join us in our new space, which offers access to public 
transportation as well as parking on Cadbury Road or in the school 
parking lot at the end of Wood Street.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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

A beautiful night for Contra dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  The dance will feature the music of Mark Simos (fiddle), Owen Morrison (guitar), and Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).  Our caller will be Linda Leslie!  Come out and help the scads of new (and returning) dancers who've been frequenting the Monday dance.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Reminder: Last contra dance of the season in Berlin this Saturday evening, May 5 

Tavi Merrill will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, May 5,  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, Tavi will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there! 

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Hello Dancers,

Wow!  the weather just gets better for the Monday Night Contra dance tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  The dance will feature the music of Amy Larkin (fiddle), Bethany Waickman (guitar), Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion), and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Mr. Dan "the Man" Pearl!  We hope you'll come and greet the scads of new (and returning) dancers who've been frequenting the Monday dance.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

Also, one of our Rehoboth callers, Linda Leslie, has suggested that 
newcomers to contra dancing might like to check out some helpful 
YouTube videos put together by the Chattahoochee Country Dancers. The 
first one is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtEOaruqr4. Other 
contra-themed videos by the CCD and other groups are accessible at 
this link as well.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656. You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... 
You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
The dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, May 20.



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Please join us for our May contra dance.
 
Dave Eisenstadter, from Keene in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire
will call from his repertoire of interesting dances from all over New
England. He has called across the country from New England to New
Mexico. 
 
Playing for us, away from their usual band affiliations, will be
Andrew Grover from Rhode Island and, from Boston, Max Newman of
Nor’easter. they will give us all the rhythm and melody that we need
to make a delightful evening of contra dancing. Join us as they give
us their special interpretations of New England contra music. Their
music is sure to delight us all.
 
Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment. 
All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 
Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
 
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
 
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.
 
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

See us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/291963964225816/

 

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Sue Rosen says -

Time just flies, it's May again and we are ready to celebrate in Carlisle
this Friday evening, May 11.  Please join us for the potluck dinner (6:30)
and dance (8pm) when we'll honor all of the moms, every mother's son, and
mother/daughter relationships.

We hope to see you there

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

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

If you have never danced a Techno-Contra before, this Monday is your chance!  Daniel Friedman will be calling to the music of Firecloud which features Andy Reiner on fiddle, loops & samples,  and Julie Vallimont  on keyboards, synths & samples.  Fiddle tunes with a techno beat, fusing traditional music with loops and samples to create a unique sound for hot dancing!   There will be 'special' lighting effects but no bright flashing lights (to which some people are sensitive).

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Dan Pearl calling to Allemande North this Saturday May 19 at the Northboro Contra Dance.  Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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Roaring Jelly Dance Announcement

This month's dance will be "not-in-the-usual-location" but across the Lexington Green at the Church of Our Redeemer Hall.

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction
Where: Church of Our Redeemer Hall, Lexington, one block from the Lexington Green
Director: Debbie Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@...

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm



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Hi Dancers,

Welcome back recent graduates!  The Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is hosting Adina Gordon, calling to the rollicking music of Rachel Panitch on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello, Bethany Waickman on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, May 25, at 8 p.m. 
Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie 
Metcalf and Bruce Rosen.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You 
can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more 
about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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Hello dancers:

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  What better way to celebrate the unofficial start to Summer than dancing with your friends in Kingston this Saturday?  Here's the scoop (and I don't mean ice cream, though that would be good, too):

Date:  May 26, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Rich Hart
Band:  Gypsy Minor (Sarah Jane Kovner and Tom Moreau)

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

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

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Come to the Downtown Amherst Contra dance on Wednesday, May 23, for a super fun dance with The Stringrays and Dave Eisenstadter.  

The Stringrays
won the crowd over at the Peterborough Snowball with their fun,
lively and varied repertoire.  The band features the awesome Stuart
Kenney on bass and banjo, master fiddler Rodney Miller, and the
amazing Max Newman on guitar, mando and banjo.

The dance will begin at 7:30 with a session for beginners at 7:00.
Admission is $10, $8 for students, $6 for high school students.

Our dance is located at the Masonic Lodge at 99 Main Street in Amherst (two doors down from the Black Sheep, next to the police station).
Please refrain from wearing scent to the dance.

See you there! 


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Advance notice! Mark your calendars!

ContraEvolution 2012 is coming, Sunday, October 14
Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield, MA ­ Approx 2-11pm

A very special afternoon and evening "techno/crossover" contra dance and
musical collaboration event featuring:

€ Giant Robot Dance
€ Perpetual e-Motion (John Cote and Ed Howe)
€ Firecloud (Julie Vallimont & Andy Reiner)
€ DJ Improper (Jeremiah Seligman )
€ Lisa Greenleaf, Steve Zakon-Anderson and more calling for you

This year¹s ContraEvolution features four of the most progressive and
popular contra dance musical groups playing today, each on the forefront of
this evolving trend in their own unique way. Giant Robot Dance brings
together six talented young musicians from NY, VT and DC for a high-energy,
super-psychedelic contra dance experience!

Perpetual e-Motion is renowned for their ³nothing pre-recorded² looping and
layering of new and traditional music; Firecloud plays scintillating fiddle
and keyboard mixed with wild vocals and a diverse set sequences, samples and
loops; and, DJ Improper mixes top 40 music samples and beats into infectious
contra rhythms that you¹ll be singing along with.

These four fabulous groups will play both individually and collaboratively
across the evening in what will be a very unique event, mixing repertoires
and creating new sounds to dance too. Veteran callers Lisa Greenleaf, Steve
Zakon-Anderson and some of contra most exciting newer callers will also be
collaborating to make this a night to remember.

PLEASE NOTE: "theatrical" lighting such as black lights, lasers and
projectors -but no flashing strobes or fog - will be gradually brought into
use across the evening.

Cost: TBA


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Give a gift to your mother - ticket to a great event THIS SUNDAY!



Bulgarian-American
Center "Madara"
invites you to the

8th
BULGARIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 
in NEW ENGLAND
in honor of the Day of Bulgarian culture and alphabet 


Sunday, May 13, 2012  from 5:00 pm

Come sing and dance with us!
Enjoy the unique multicolor repertoire
of the groups includes songs and dances 
almost from all ethnographic districts
of Bulgaria!

THE FESTIVAL IS ON 2 PARTS: 
I part  CONCERT 
2 part  DANCE PARTY, Bring your dancing shoes!

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

"HORO" FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE from CHICAGO
www.horochicago.com

"DIVI ZHENI"
-Boston's own Balkan Women's Chorus & Orchestra,
directed by Tatiana Sarbinska 
www.divizheni.net


ZORNITSA" Boston-based
Balkan men's vocal ensemble
directed by Tatiana Sarbinska
www.tatianasarbinska.com/ensembles.html

TICKETS ON SELL NOW:
ONLINE by May 12, 11 pm from: www.CenterMadara.comor
at Six Stars Market 170 main st, Woburn, MA (9 am - 6 pm)


Address: ACAS Center,
29 Montvale Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801
Public transportation Bus 134

A music,
dance, and tradition-filled family event! 


For contacts and more info:www.CenterMadara.comor 617.800.9720  



Have a great day  :)

Violeta Jeliazkova 
Director/ Founder 
Bulgarian American Center Madara
www.centermadara.com

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The run of double fiddles at the fourth Saturday dance in Cambridge 
continues this Saturday night May 26th with Amy Larkin and Audrey 
Knuth, who will be joined by Debby Knight on piano and Walter Lenk on 
MandoCello. Bob Golder will come up from New Bedford to be our caller.

The dance is at Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road (near the 
corner of Walden ansd Sherman Streets), and there is ample parking in 
the school's parking lot at the end of Wood St.

If the recent trend continues, you'll also enjoy some tasty snacks at 
the break, contributed by both the band and dancers.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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 Greetings, dancers!

Thank you for having made our 2011 - 2012 season so much fun. We have
one more dance this year before taking the summer off, during which
time we'll finalize the details of our next dance season.

To help us do so, we'd appreciate hearing from you, our dancers.
Please take two minutes to fill out our online survey:

http://www.worcesterdance.org/survey/

Your responses will help us determine how best to serve the Worcester
dance community. As our way of saying thanks, one lucky participant
will win a pass good for four free dance admissions!

Thank you for your help and time. We look forward to seeing you at our
next dance on June 9!



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The gender-free dance in Jamaica Plain is having our special
once-a-year contra and English night, so please come on out and do
either or both!


WHEN:  Saturday, May 26, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen, lydia ievins,
				 Julie Metcalf
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


Sue will alternate styles, with a few contras followed by a few
English dances, etc. Bruce, lydia, and Julie will switch seamlessly
between styles. All dances will be called gender-free. it will be lots
of fun!

--Robert



IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Wondering if it will feel too hot and humid to dance tonight? The 4th 
Saturday dance in Cambridge is air-conditioned! An added bonus in 
addition to double fiddles (Amy Larkin and Audrey Knuth), plenty of 
parking, and snacks.

The dance is at Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road (near the 
corner of Walden ansd Sherman Streets), and there is ample parking in 
the school's parking lot at the end of Wood St.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Hi Dancers,

School is out for the summer (for most students) and it's a holiday Monday.  The Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is delivering a lot of music for dancing!  We have Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Jonathan Cannon on fiddle, Debbie Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Adina Gordon.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Hi all-

Hope you are enjoying spring.....

Please come this Saturday JUNE 2nd to enjoy a stageful of people who  
are making their Peterborough debuts....some who traveled very far to  
do so!

Our caller will be Eric Black who hails from the San Francisco area  
and who is touring around to dances in New England.  Eric is a veteran  
caller of almost thirty years, having traveled to almost every state  
and numerous countries abroad to call contra dances.  He is especially  
skilled at programming an evening that works well for new and  
experienced dancers alike.

Providing great music for the evening will be Edward Wallace on  
fiddle, Ben Leddy on guitar and banjo, and Eric Eid-Reiner on piano.   
These three are all members of the "new guard" of younger players on  
the contra scene
these days and we are pleased to welcome them to the Peterborough stage.

All the usual details apply:

Workshop at 7:30
Dancing 8-11:30

Admission $8

Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St
Peterborough NH

Sponsored by the Mondadnock Folklore Society
call 413-369-4369 for more info

People such as Eric and this band often ask to come and perform in  
Peterborough because it has a reputation far and wide as a great dance  
series.  It would be wonderful if many of you come and give these  
folks a great welcome to our friendly local dance!

Hi Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is happy to host Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency (Julie Metcalf, Cedar Stannistreet, and Edward Wallace on fiddle and Max Newman on guitar.  Our caller, all the way from California, will be Eric Black.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

 

Please join us for our June contra dance.
 
Paul Wilde from the Providence area will call for us. He calls
throughout the Northeast where is always well received. We are
fortunate that he will be calling for us.

Joining him from the Boston area will be Full Tilt, a contra dance
band which features Carol Bittenson (fiddle), Deborah Knight (piano,
fiddle) and Jim Guinness (flute, saxes, clarinet). Theirs is a unique
contra dance sound which we will all appreciate.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 
 
Contra dancing is a New England tradition in a family friendly, smoke
and alcohol free environment. 
 
Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.
 
Please wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor while dancing.
 
Beginners’ lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a
short break.
Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and
students with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!
 
Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the
signs. 114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.
Park behind the church or on State Street.
 
For directions and more information, see our website
www.worcesterdance.org <http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

See us on Facebook !!
 https://www.facebook.com/events/462101480470257/

Thank you for having made our 2011-2012 season so much fun. This is
our last dance before taking the summer off, during which time we'll
finalize the details of our next dance season.
To help us do that, we would appreciate hearing from you, our dancers.

If you haven't already, please take a couple minutes to fill out our
online survey.
Your answers will help us plan future seasons of the Worcester Contra
Dance, and one survey participant will win a pass to four free
dances."
 
http://www.worcesterdance.org/survey



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Please join us for our June contra dance.

Paul Wilde from the Providence area will call for us. He calls throughout
the Northeast where is always well received. We are fortunate that he will
be calling for us.

 

Joining him from the Boston area will be Full Tilt, a contra dance band
which features Carol Bittenson (fiddle), Deborah Knight (piano,

fiddle) and Jim Guinness (flute, saxes, clarinet). Theirs is a unique contra
dance sound which we will all appreciate.

 

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 

 

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

 

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

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

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person. Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6. Children 12 and under FREE!

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street at the corner of State Street in Worcester.

Park behind the church or on State Street.

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org
<http://www.worcesterdance.org/>

 

See us on Facebook !!

https://www.facebook.com/events/462101480470257/

 

Thank you for having made our 2011-2012 season so much fun. This is our last
dance before taking the summer off, during which time we'll finalize the
details of our next dance season.

To help us do that, we would appreciate hearing from you, our dancers.

 

If you haven't already, please take a couple minutes to fill out our online
survey.

Your answers will help us plan future seasons of the Worcester Contra Dance,
and one survey participant will win a pass to four free dances."

http://www.worcesterdance.org/survey

 

 

 

 



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Hi,


 I'm an Arizona dancer and will be back east in New Hampshire the end of June for a Waldorf teacher conference in Wilton starting Sunday June 24. I saw your dance on the Dance Gypsy website and was interested in coming if I could find a place to stay around there that night. Are there any dancers within the community who may be willing to host an out of town dancer for the evening? 


  Warmly (for it is quite warm here in Tucson at the moment!),


Lisa Archer
lifepsycles@...

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 8, at 8 p.m. 
Nils Fredland will be calling, and Nat Hewitt will be returning to 
the dance. He will be joined by Glen Loper and Owen Marshall.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

Lastly, there will be a free Jammers dance at the dance hall this 
Sunday, June 10. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You 
can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more 
about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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Sue Rosen says -

Please join us this Friday, June 8, for the last potluck dinner (6:30) and
dance (8pm) as we close out the season in Carlisle.  You know that you
won't find another meal like this for months!  Or the opportunity to sit
and shmooze with your dance friends in one of the sweetest church halls in
New England.  Oh yeah, and dance to the music of the Carlisle band.

But wait, there's more... I've been advised that there will be birthday
cake to honor one of our faithful regulars.  Can you guess who?  Come and
find out.

We hope to see you there

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

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

Come celebrate LGBT Pride Day with the Boston Gender-Free Contra
Dancers:

WHEN:  Saturday, June 9, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Dean Allemang; Music: Spank Me! (Roberta Sutter, piano;
					        Amy Larkin, fiddle)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Our Pride Dance is always an especially fun occasion. You don't want
to miss it!

--Robert



IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!
All dances are called with gender-free terminology.

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi Dancers,

A lively Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House is in store for you!  Our terrific musicians are David Kaynor on fiddle, Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller is Steve Zakon-Anderson!

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

BIDA's last dance before our summer hiatus is this Sunday, June 17th.
Our next dance after that will be August 19th:

   http://bidadance.org/

We are excited to have Sue Rosen calling to wonderful music by Bruce
Rosen and Julie Metcalf.  The dance is 7:30-10:30, with an
introductory workshop from 7-7:30.  If you bring someone to the
workshop who has never contra danced before, you both get in free!

Dessert Potluck during the break
$5-10 sliding scale
Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects.

We're across the street from the Porter Square T Stop, and there's
lots of onstreet parking: take any resident or meter spot, both are
free and open on Sundays.

We have one more opening for a volunteer, to greet people and take
money at the door from 9pm to 10pm.  I you'd like to get in free, this
might be for you!

Jeff

Hi Dancers,

We have a special Contra Caller Medley planned for this Monday's Dance at the Concord Scout House!  Our callers will be:  Heather Carmichael, Don Heinold, and Don Veino.  They will be calling to the superb music of Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.

Our Summer Skirt & Shirt Sale continues with items for $5 & $10.  (We also accept donations of dance clothing.)  All sales benefit the Scout House.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 22, at 8 p.m. 
Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by 
Dave Langford and Peter Barnes.

In addition, there will be one more opportunity to dance in Rehoboth 
this month! Next Friday, on June 29, there will be a 5th Friday 
contra dance. This is not a challenging dance--just a regular dance. 
We'll hope to see you at both dances!

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, as the weather warms up, you might want to bring extra bottled 
water with you.

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

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You 
can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more 
about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, July 15.



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Hello dancers:

Summer has officially begun and the temperatures are on the rise.  Good thing the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED!  The next dance is this Saturday, and here are the details:

Date:  June 23, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Adina Gordon
Band:  Lloyd Carr and Roger Treat

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

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

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The run of double fiddles at the fourth Saturday dance in Cambridge 
continues this Saturday night June 23rd with Carol Bittenson and 
Julie Metcalf, who will be joined by Jeff Kaufman on mandolin, Debby 
Knight on piano and Walter Lenk on MandoCello. Jeff and Walter will 
share the calling duties.

The dance is at the AIR-CONDITIONED assembly hall at Cambridge 
Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman 
Streets), and there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at 
the end of Wood St.

If the recent trend continues, you'll also enjoy some tasty snacks at 
the break, contributed by both the band and dancers.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2011 through June 2012
      (with the exception of December 24, 2011).
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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

Our regular Saturday dance in JP continues:


WHEN:  Saturday, June 23, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Linda Leslie; Music: Three Cats and a Dog
				    (Richard Gregory-Allen, fiddle & mandola;
				    John Allen, bass & accordion;
				    Jim Shaw, guitar & banjo)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.


The weather is supposed to be more moderate by Saturday, so come and
dance! After this dance we take a short break (until July 28) before a
slightly longer break (starting our new season on Sept. 8).

--Robert



IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi Dancers,

Yes, dancers! Celebrate the end of the heat wave with Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe, 5-string electronic violin, and John Cote', synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion).  Dance to the surreal sounds of electric fiddle, swirling didgeridoo, driving guitar and foot percussion. A convergence of electronic and traditional dance music. With special (but no bright flashing) lighting!  Kim Roberts from Down East will be our caller.

Our Summer Skirt & Shirt Sale continues with items for $5 & $10.  (We also accept donations of dance clothing.)  All skirt/shirt sales benefit the Scout House.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, June 29, at 8 p.m. 
Will Mentor will be calling, and music will be performed by Emily 
Troll, Mark Roberts, and Max Newman.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Please note that this 5th Friday dance is not a challenging dance but 
a regular contra dance.

It looks like the evening will be relatively cool, but it's a good 
idea to bring extra bottled water for the summertime dances.

Speaking of which, cheers to those Rehoboth dancers who came last 
Friday! The band was exciting, the calling was great, and the energy 
and enthusiasm were inspiring!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, 
in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 
for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the 
entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's 
cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still 
available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door 
or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 
508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You 
can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more 
about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: 
http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. 
These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 
p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all 
dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers 
dance will be held on Sunday, July 15.



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Hi Dancers,

A break in the heat-wave is pormised for the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  Sue Rosen will be calling to the cool music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Bruce Rosen on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Plus, the Shirt & Skirt Sale to benefit the Concord Scout House continues!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

At 7pm in Copley Square there will be an outdoor contradance:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/471118619569863/
    https://plus.google.com/events/csp8dm3v2c7ulq4e72tqcl2ge14

It's free, George Marshall is calling, and Perpetual Emotion is
playing:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsX7ksG3EAY

(Unlike the Davis Square dances, this one has an amplified band and
 caller, and they're not looking for sit-ins or guest callers.)

Jeff

Hey dancers,  here are details about the great dance coming up this  
Saturday:

Contra Dance in Peterborough NH on Saturday July 7

The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough First  
Saturday Contra Dance on July 7th, featuring Tod Whittemore with  
Celticladda.

Caller Tod Whittemore has been calling dances for forty years, having  
been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers  
Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region.  
Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor,  
energy, and infectious love of dancing. He wrote the book  “Learn to  
Yodel” and famously incorporates this technique in his singing squares  
to great effect.

 From hipsters discovering community dance to Monadnock natives who  
have danced since childhood, Tod has the skills to appeal to all. As  
one of the founders of the Peterborough Dance, he is looking forward  
to celebrating this return.

Celticladda performs exciting tunes from the Irish, Scottish and New  
England music traditions, played with joy and drive. Based in New  
Hampshire, Celticladda is a band of
devoted and experienced instrumentalists who will inspire both dancers  
and musicians alike. They are Randy Miller, fiddle, Bill Thomas, flute  
and Uillean pipes, and Gordon Peery, piano.

Dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with a short workshop beforehand. Beginners  
and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout the  
evening. Admission is $8 or $6 for students and seniors. The dance  
takes place in the historic Town House in Peterborough, NH at 1 Grove  
Street. For more information call 603.762.0235 or visit www.monadnockfolk.org 
. 

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Hello Dancers,

The Monday Contra Dance is so pleased to welcome all the summer visitors we've been having.  The Scout House has been jumping with experienced and beginning dancers!

Tomorrow night, we host the acclaimed band, Notorious (Eden MacAdam-Somer on violin & Larry Unger on guitar & banjo).  They will be joined by Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller, all the way from California, will be Frannie Marr.

And the Shirt & Skirt Sale to benefit the Concord Scout House continues!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in with a more experienced dancer is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be two Rehoboth contra dances this month. Our usual second Friday dance will be held on July 13. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Bruce Rosen.

Then, two weeks later, on July 27, at our second No Snow Ball benefit dance, Lisa Greenleaf will be calling contra dances to a mix of different styles of music on her iPod! Those who came to last year's first No Snow Ball benefit had a tremendous amount of fun, and we hope that all of you will join us this year for another enjoyable evening of dancing!

The purpose of this special event is to benefit the Rehoboth dance series. The money raised will help with operations of the dance and will ensure that we can continue to book top-notch talent. Admission will be $10 each.

Food contributions for both of these July dances will be greatly appreciated!

On Sunday, July 15, there will be a free Jammers dance and pot-luck at the Rehoboth dance hall. You can read more about the Jammers events below.

Best,

Shawn

 

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, July 15.




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Over the past several months, a few items have been left at the Rehoboth contra dance. While they are kept for a while, after a period of time they are donated to non-profit groups.

Below is a listing of these lost-and-found items. Please respond if you own the item or know who owns it.

See you soon,

Shawn

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At last Friday’s dance:

a soft cotton-poly mix men’s brown shirt, long-sleeved, size L

 

Items left at previous dances:

1 woman’s black leather dance shoe with strap and heel, size 7 1/2, for the right foot

1 pair black EasySpirit sneakers/shoes, size 9

1 gray cap with a brim

1 hand-knit dark pink woolen cap with tie strings and a pompom on top, with a pattern of light pink stars

1 zippered gray sweater, long-sleeved, brand Royal Robbins, size S

1 dark blue pullover shirt, long-sleeved, brand Old Navy, size S

 

 




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Hi Dancers,

A lot of music awaits you for the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.   Young musicians Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Bethany Waickman on guitar will be joined by Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Rick Mohr.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Hi Dancers,

An update to the Monday Contra Dance lineup at the Concord Scout House.   Debby Knight (on piano) will replace Bethany Waickman for tomorrow's dance.  Debby will join Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Rick Mohr.

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Hi Dancers,

A big Welcome to all the summer visitors who've been attending the Monday Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House.  We are pleased to have Elvie Miller on piano & accordian and, flying in from Ireland, her husband Denis Liddy on fiddle.  They will be accompanied by Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion.  Plus, the Skirt & Shirt Sale to benefit the Concord Scout House continues!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

There will be a special Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, July 27, at 8 p.m.

Lisa Greenleaf will call Rehoboth's second "No Snow Ball" benefit dance, using a variety of music on her iPod that has been tailored for contra dancing. Admission is $10, and the dance goes until 11:00 p.m.

The purpose of this special event is to benefit the Rehoboth dance series. The money raised will help with operations of the dance and will ensure that we can continue to book top-notch talent. Admission will be $10 each.

Dancers are encouraged to bring snacks to share. Baked treats are always appreciated, and if you are planning to bring fruit, please also bring along a cooler.

Please remember, too, to bring bottled water and possibly an extra shirt or top.

If you are not able to attend the dance but would still like to make a contribution, please be aware that the RCDS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible. You can make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Thank you--and 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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 26.



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Dear dancers:

Just a quick reminder that there is NO July contra dance in Kingston.

But, we look forward to seeing you on August 25th for what promises to be a great dance:  Tony Parkes calling w/Firefly.

Until then, hope you have a great rest of the summer!

Glenn.

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The last JP contra of the 2011-2012 season is this Saturday:


WHEN:  Saturday, July 28, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Bob Golder; Music: Edward Wallace (fiddle), Julie
			   Metcalf (fiddle), Max Newman (guitar & mandolin)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

We take August off, but a new season starts on September 8. See our
website (lcfd.org/jp) for details.

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

All dances are called gender-free.

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hi Dancers,

Summer nights of dancing at the Concord Scout House continue with the Monday Contra Dance tomorrow.  We are pleased to have young musicians, Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle and Eric McDonald on guitar.  They will be accompanied by Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo & percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Dave Eisenstadter.  

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

Hi Dancers,

An electric night of Contra dancing at the Concord Scout House tomorrow with Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe on 5-string electronic violin and John Cote' on synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo, & foot percussion). Surreal sounds of electric fiddle, swirling didgeridoo, driving guitar and foot percussion. A convergence of electronic and traditional dance music. With special (but no bright flashing) lighting!  Our caller is Sue Rosen.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, August 10, at 8 p.m. Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Nat Hewitt, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. 

This will be the only Rehoboth contra dance in August, so we'll hope to see you there! The regular schedule of twice-monthly dances will resume in September.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

We also appreciate those dancers who came to the 2nd Annual No Snow Ball Benefit Dance last month! It was a fun evening and a successful fundraiser! Many thanks to all of you!

The Sunday Night Jammers will hold their community dance later in the month on August 26. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.
 
If you are interested in carpooling to the contra dance and are not yet on the carpool list, please contact Jeff at rehobothcarpool@.... He will put you in touch with people who live near you or on the way to the dance. Please be sure to set your spam filter to accept mail from this gmail address.

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, August 26.

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Hi Dancers,

Steve Zakon-Anderson calls our Monday Night Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House tomorrow with music by Rachel Panitch (fiddle), Daniel Hawkins (cello), Max Newman (guitar), & Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Hi Dancers,

A pleasant, late-summer night for dancing at the Concord Scout House tomorrow.  Dave Eisenstadter calls our Monday Night Contra Dance with great music by Julie Metcalf (fiddle), Owen Morrison (guitar), and Jack O'Connor (mandolin, banjo, percussion).

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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The Rehoboth contra dance email list is being updated.

If you want to keep your current email address on the list, you do not need to reply to this email.

If you want to change your email address, please reply, listing your old address first and then your new address.

If you want to remove your email address from the Rehoboth list, please let me know.

The next Rehoboth dance will take place on September 14, when the new season starts. We look forward to seeing you there!


Best,
Shawn

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Hello dancers:

Summer may be winding down, but the Kingston Contra Dance is getting ready to crank things up again.  And, remember that the Kingston Town Hall is AIR CONDITIONED!  The next dance is this Saturday, and here are the details:

Date:  August 25, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Tony Parkes
Band:  Firefly

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

Glenn.
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Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
gcoppelman@...

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

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Hi Dancers,

Come dancing at the Concord Scout House tomorrow!   Monday Night's Contra Dance will have music by David Kaynor on fiddle, Eric Eid-Reiner on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, and Cal Howard  on the big bass.  Our caller will be Tavi Merrill.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Next month, on September 14, the Rehoboth contra dance starts its 31st season!

For the 2012-2013 season, 26 dances are scheduled on 2nd and 4th Fridays, with an occasional 5th Friday dance as well. 

Special-event dances include a Halloween-themed dance in October, a Thanksgiving Dance in November, a Holiday Dance in December, a Challenging Dance in March, and Rehoboth's annual No Snow Ball next summer.

Season flyers will be available at the dances, and you can also print out a flyer at the dance's Web site:

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


The Sunday Night Jammers will be starting a new season, too, and their free monthly dances will be held on the following dates: September 23, October 21, November 11, December 16. To find out more, you can go to the Jammers' Web site:

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


The board members of the contra dance are excited about the start of the new season, and we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor whenever you can be there!

See you soon,
Shawn

Hot Chestnuts and modern fare roasted up in a fine hall.  Lesson at  
7:30 and dance at 8.

http://www.facebook.com/events/364229250316127/

SATURDAY NIGHT  September 1st  in Peterborough

(BEFORE THE DAWN DANCE IN BRATTLEBORO)

Mary Wesley calling in Peterborough with Rodney Miller, Skip Gorman,  
Gordon Peery and friends.

The theme is OLD and NEW, with Mary calling a selection of Chestnuts  
mixed in with a tasty selection of new contra dances.

Check it out!






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Hi Dancers,

Yes, there is a Labor Day dance on Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Vermont has a Dawn Dance, but we have the DON Dance!  Don Veino will call Monday Night's Contra Dance, and he is planning a great dance for us.  Musicians are:  Mia Friedman (fiddle), Ariel Friedman (cello), Bethany Waickman (guitar), & Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Donations accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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The Nelson, NH Monday Night Contra Dance is canceled on September 10th. The
town of Nelson requires the space in preparation for the election to be
held the next day.

The Nelson dance has been held every Monday for the past 27 years, except
for natural disasters such as the ice storm of 2008. The dance is well
known for its community spirit, volunteer performers and excellent cookies.
Dancers of all ages and backgrounds come from near and far.

While the hall will be dark on September 10th, the dance will continue as
always the following Monday, September 17th. For more information call
603.762.0235 or visit www.monadnockfolk.org.


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Join us on Wednesday, September 5th as we kick off our fall season with a rollicking good dance featuring The Moving Violations with caller Nils Fredland!

The dance will begin at 7:30 with a session for beginners at 7:00.

Our dance takes place at the Masonic Lodge, 99 Main Street, Amherst (near the Black Sheep, next to the police station).

Admission is $10, $8 for students, $6 for high school students.

Please refrain from wearing scent to our dance.


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Happy Fall, Dancers,

A gorgeous night for dancing tomorrow at the Concord Scout House.  The Monday Dance caller will be Rachel Shapiro with talented musicians Audrey Knuth on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano & Cal Howard on the big bass.  We may not even need the fans!

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues.  All proceeds benefit the Scout House!  (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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The 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Contradance will be held this Thursday, November
24, at the Watertown St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St.
We hope you can join us with family and friends to work off eating indiscretions;
Cammy Kaynor calling to music provided by Debby Knight, Walter Lenk, Al MacIntire, Nickolas, Eli, and Cammy Kaynor. Newcomers and sit-ins are most welcome! (Suggested donation $8)

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The 31st season of the Rehoboth contra dance gets underway this Friday, September 14, at 8 pm! 

Sue Rosen will be calling, and music will be performed by Emily Troll (filling in tonight for Nat, who is still recovering), Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

Also, the Sunday Night Jammers start a new season of free community dances at the Rehoboth dance hall on Sunday, September 23. You can read more about the Jammers dances below.

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, September 23.



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Hello Dancers,

Another very cool night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Our caller will be Adina Gordon with the most excellent musical talents of Amy Larkin on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass. 

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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Hello Dancers,

Please note that the last email had the wrong Subject header.  This email is for tomorrow night, Sept. 17th!

Another very cool night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Our caller will be Adina Gordon with the most excellent musical talents of Amy Larkin on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass. 

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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The fourth Saturday Cambridge contra dance starts the season with a 
FREE dance this Saturday September 22, sponsored by Josh Goldman and 
Marcia Landa in honor of three birthday celebrants.

The run of double fiddles continues with Carol Bittenson and Audrey 
Knuth, who will be joined by Debby Knight on piano and Walter Lenk on 
MandoCello. Jeff Kaufman will be our caller.

The dance is at the assembly hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and 
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood 
St.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013.
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello dancers:

Saturday is the first day of Autumn!  What better way to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox than to dance the night away in Kingston?   I can't think of one, so come join us for a great evening of music and dance:

Date:  September 22, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Claire Mattin
Band:  Old New England

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

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

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

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Happy Autumn, Dancers,

A very cool night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Our band will be Z-Train (Jonah Sidman on fiddle and Michael Friedman on piano).  Jack O'Connor will accompany them on mandolin, banjo, & percussion.  Our caller is no other than Sue Rosen!

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are accepted.)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you tomorrow evening!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, September 28, at 8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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There will be an old time square dance this Friday, September 28th, at
the Masonic Hall in Porter square.  Will Mentor calling to the music
of Put Your Hoe Down (Rafe Wolman on fiddle, Dan Fram on guitar, and Alex
Scala on double bass).  7:30-10:30; $5-$10 sliding scale; 1950 Mass
Ave in Cambridge.

For more details:

  Flyer:  http://bidadance.org/events/2012-09-28.pdf
  Website: http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2012-09-28.html
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/524574104236126/

A joint project of the Jamaica Plain Subversive Square Dance Society
and BIDA (Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates).

Jeff

There will be a gender-free contra dance in Jamaica Plain tomorrow:

WHEN:  Saturday, September 29, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Tony Parkes; Music: Dogtown (Becky Miller on fiddle &
				   piano, Tom Randall on piano, guitar,
				   & mandolin, and Norb Spencer on accordion & piano)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Come and dance with us!

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Hello Dancers,

Another great night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Such talent!  Our caller will be Linda Leslie, and our excellent musicians will be Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass. 

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Hello Dancers,

NOTE:  Larry Unger will be playing on guitar tomorrow, not Debby Knight as announced below.

Another great night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House.  Such talent!  Our caller will be Linda Leslie, and our excellent musicians will be Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Debby Knight on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass. 

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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This Friday, Oct 5, fabulous music by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins,
Jeremiah McLane and Owen Marshall awaits
you at the Challenging Contra Dance Series
~for EXPERIENCED dancers~

Steve Zakon-Anderson calls fun/engaging/unusual contras, and 
we have a special dancer celebration at the break (goodies!). Please
remember this is an advanced dance tailored to advanced dancers.

Oct 5 at The Scout House
8-11PM / Admission: $10 / 21 and under: $8

See you there,

Lisa Greenleaf

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

Reminder: First contra dance of the new season in Berlin this Saturday evening, October 6 

Jim Gregory 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, Jim will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

Everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced.  Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) The Berlin 1870 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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/

See you there! 

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The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough First  
Saturday Contra Dance onOctober 6th featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson  
with Larry Unger and Julie Metcalf.

The theme of the night is "Harvest Celebration." Local farms will  
provide information about how to find local food this fall. Farmers  
get free admission! (We'll check your fingernails as proof …).

Yummy treats at the break, outside if the weather cooperates.

Dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with a workshop session beforehand.  
Beginners and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout  
the evening. Admission is $8 or $6 for students and seniors.

The dance takes place in the historic Town Hall in Peterborough, NH.  
For more information: (phone): (413) 369-4369; Email: zakon-anderson@...

Facebook Link:

http://www.facebook.com/events/364229250316127/#!/events/ 
360273120715647/


Also:  remember the Fall Ball on Saturday October 20th...twelve hours  
of great music and dance...more details to follow....



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Hi Dancers,

A very pretty night for dancing Monday at the Concord Scout House. Come spin to the music of David Kaynor on fiddle, Julie Vallimont on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass.  Our caller will be Tavi Merrill.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 12, at 8 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling, and music will be performed by Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Max Newman.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Doug Plummer, the well-known contra dance photographer, is planning to come to the dance on Friday. He is working on a contra dance calendar project for next year, although there is no guarantee that any photos taken at the dance will appear in the calendar. Doug says that if he wishes to use a photo taken at our dance, he will be sure to get permission. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, you can let Doug know. You can learn more about Doug and his work at the following sites:

Personal facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dougplummer?ref=ts&fref=ts
Regular web site: http://www.dougplummer.com/
Blog: http://dougplummer.blogs.com/

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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We have a second Saturday coming up, and so there's a dance in JP:


WHEN:  Saturday, October 13, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Music: Glen Loper, Amelia Mason, &
				      Bethany Waickman
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

The weather promises to be cool, and the dancing hot! Please join us.

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

All dances are called gender-free.
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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

TSue Rosen says -

The leaves are turning and a new season of dancing in Carlisle starts this
Friday, October 12.  We'll kick off the festivities with our fabulous
potluck dinner at 6:30 and dance from 8-10 with rousing music from the
Carlisle Band, featuring Debby Knight, David Titus, Bruce Rosen, Walter
Lenk and a multitude of guest musicians (i.e. sit-ins welcomed).

Our rent has increased by a large percentage this year but we're still the
best deal around at $6 for all.  Please bring some one dollar bills!  Thanks.

We hope to see you there

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

-- 

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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At last night's dance in Rehoboth, a red water bottle was mistakenly taken (a different red water bottle was left behind).

I'm including an image of the missing bottle in this email, but in case you cannot see the graphic, it is a 22 oz. rubber-encased glass water bottle.

Please let me know if you have it, so that I can put you in touch with the owner, who had only just purchased it yesterday morning!

Thank you,
Shawn





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Hi Dancers,

A very lively dance this Monday at the Concord Scout House with Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe on 5-string electronic violin and John Cote' on synthesized electric guitar, didgeridoo and foot percussion). Dance to the Surreal sounds of electronic and traditional dance music--very lush and complex. This evening features techno music and special lighting (but no bright flashing ones)!  Our caller will be Will Mentor.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Dan Pearl calling to Free Raisins this Saturday October 20 at the Northboro Contra Dance. Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/


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Hello Dancers,

The Scout House is having a Contra Dance Fundraiser  on the Saturday afternoon after Thanksgiving.  Here's what you need to know!

THANKSGIVING SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE:   A SCOUT HOUSE FUNDRAISER

A special dance to benefit our unique Scout House with:

LISA GREENLEAF CALLING to the energetic music of:

AUDREY KNUTH (fiddle), EMILY TROLL (fiddle, accordion), and ERIC EID REINER (piano)

PLUS a Skirt & Shirt Sale!!

DAY:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2012

TIME:  2 PM TO 5:00 PM

ADMISSION:  $15;  21 and under  $10

WHERE:  Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord  MA  01742

Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in.

- All Dances are taught -


A production of the Concord Scout House, Inc.
74 Walden Street, P.O. Box 73, Concord  MA  01742
A non-profit, tax exempt (501-c-3) organization

For more information call Robin Humes 978-897-5000
or email robin.humes@...

Join us this Saturday October 20th

for the 18th annual Fall Ball All Day Contra Dance

at the Peterborough Town House

We dance from Noon to Midnight to four different bands and four  
different callers.

The whole day is $24, but the price does start going down later in the  
day for those who can't come until later.


The lineup (in order of appearance) is:

Dave Langford and Peter Barnes with Steve Z-A calling

Arigana Highway with Mary Wesley calling

George Wilson and Bruce Rosen with Sue Rosen calling

Tidal Wave with Will Mentor calling


Hope to see you there!

We have Andy Shore calling to the music of David Kaynor, Julie
Metcalf, and Eric Eid-Reiner this Sunday 10/21 at the Porter Square
Masonic Hall.  It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5-$10 sliding scale.  More
details:

    http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2012-10-21.html

Facebook event:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/282977658485792/

See you Sunday!

Jeff

Hi all-

Certainly hoping we will see you Saturday for the Fall Ball!

Thing #1:  Wanted to let you know that two folks from the Peterborough  
Dance Committee are going to be preparing food for sale up in the  
balcony.  They will be using many local and healthy ingredients to make
soups, salads, and many baked treats.  Please plan on patronizing the  
"balcony cafe" during the dance!

Thing #2:  We are seeking lodging for some of the performers for  
Saturday night after the dance.  The band Tidal Wave (three members)  
would need a place to stay that is sort of on the way towards Quebec.   
Also fiddler George Wilson, who lives in Albany, would appreciate a  
place.  Please let us know (you can talk to me at the dance) if you  
might be able to help out in this way.  Thanks!

Dance early!  Dance often!

Steve

Hi Dancers,

Sue Rosen is our caller this very lovely Monday evening, with the Friedman sisters (Mia on fiddle and Ari on cello), Bethany Waickman on guitar, and  Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo and percussion.

---------------------------------------------
Mark Your Calendar:  
        Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
        Saturday, November 24th (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
---------------------------------------------

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Will Mentor will be calling, and music will be performed by Perpetual e-Motion, with Ed Howe and John Cote.

Although this year the fourth Friday dance comes a bit too early to decorate the hall, it's always fun to see dancers dressed in Halloween attire!

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

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

See you soon,
Shawn

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

The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 for families with children under 16. You can view and print out the entire Rehoboth schedule by visiting http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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

In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, November 11.



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Hello dancers:

Time once again for the fourth Saturday dance in Kingston.  It's a GREAT lineup, so please join us for what promises to be another enjoyable evening:

Date:  October 27, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Kim Roberts
Band:  Old New England

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

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

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

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The run of double fiddles at the fourth Saturday Cambridge contra 
dance continues this Saturday evening with Julie Metcalf and Debby 
Knight, who will be joined by Bruce Rosen on piano and Walter Lenk on 
MandoCello. Sue Rosen will be our caller.

The dance is at the assembly hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and 
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood 
St.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013.
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at

-- 

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

It's the fourth Saturday of the moth, so there's a contra evening in
Jamaica Plain:


WHEN:  Saturday, October 27, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Mary Wesley; Music: White Squall	
       (Andrew Grover, fiddle; Ned Quist, guitar; 
        Alice Pace, percussion)
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

It will be a great dane as always, so come on out and join us!

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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

For more information on this and other dances in our series, see our web
site, http://www.lcfd.org/jp/.
For detailed directions to the church, see
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/directions.html.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

This is your invitation to come out and join us for the 15th Annual Autumn
Harvest Ball, a magical, fabulous, fun filled Victorian era ball of elegant
New England contras, squares, mixers & couple dances! 

 

Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2012

 

Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian – Universalist) corner of
Centre & Eliot Streets in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

 

Callers: Chris Ricciotti with special guest caller Tony Parkes

 

Band: Spare Parts including: Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute,
and special spare part Eric Buddington on Fiddle

 

Ball Program:

5:30pm – 6:45pm:   Elegant Candle Lit Pot Luck Dinner

7:00pm – 7:25pm:   Warm up Waltzes

7:30pm – 11:00pm:  Evening Ball (with decadent dessert pot-luck at 9:15pm)

 

Formal, period, or festive creative and colorful attire is encouraged for
this event! 

 

Admission: Reserve your tickets now!  $15 in advance or $18 at the door.
Student Rate: $7.00.  A reduced rate or free admission is available for
anyone who can help out with decorating or who can assist with set up before
or clean up after dinner and/or dessert or assistance with clean up after
the ball is over.  As with all our dances, we will not turn anyone away
based on ability to pay.

 

For A Flyer or More Details about this event, enter the following URL
addresses into your web browser:

 

FLYER:  <http://www.lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html>
http://www.lcfd.org/harvest-ball.html

(Click on the “Download Flyer in PDF format” link at the bottom of the page)

 

BALL DETAILS:  <http://www.lcfd.org/jp/calendar.html>
http://www.lcfd.org/jp/calendar.html

(Click on the details just below the date Saturday, November 10th)

  

Contacts:  To reserve tickets, volunteer for work exchange or more
information - Chris Ricciotti by email at Ricciotti@... or by phone at:
(781) 982-8042 or (617) 852-4042  For dinner and/or dessert contributions,
please contact Read Weaver at rweaver@..., or by phone at 617-899-3434
for last-minute questions.  

 

 

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

MORE DETAILS:

 

FOOD 

Come join us for the candle-lit potluck dinner before the Harvest Ball, and
then later for the dessert potluck during the break in the evening ball
program, BOTH  CREATED BY YOU!  We have many talented cooks in our community
and the food is always great!   A variety of home made dinner foods
including meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes and tasty dessert foods would be
greatly appreciated, and feel free to be as creative as you like.  

 

Here’s a note from Read Weaver, our food coordinator this year:

Doors will officially open at 5:00, but if you'd like to come early to help
with general setup, or you need some extra time in the kitchen, you're quite
welcome. There's also a potluck dessert (at the break later in the evening).
The plan is, if you're coming for dinner, please plan on bringing dinner
food.  If you’re planning to come to the dessert pot luck, bring dessert
food.  If you’re planning to go to both, dinner food is preferred (you are
also welcome to bring both!)  

 

For folks new to our potlucks--we have a six-burner stove, and two large
ovens, which are usually set at around 250°F (for reheating) and 375°F (for
cooking). We have some serving plates and some serving utensils, but you may
be safest bringing your own which you'll probably want to label). The
kitchen itself isn't huge, so it can be a bit crowded for food prep,
especially as we get close to serving. It'd be great if you'd let me know
what you're bringing, and please  get in touch if you'd like some
suggestions on what to bring. Email is best at  rweaver@..., or you can
reach me at 617-899-3434 for last-minute questions.  

 

Looking forward to seeing you there, and to our always-fabulous  dinner.

 

 

THE BALL PROGRAM:

At 7:00pm (immediately following the candle-lit dinner), we’ll have some
lovely waltzes to dance to start off the evening.  The ball will begin at
7:30pm with a Grand March. 

 

The Harvest Ball is our re-creation of a Victorian Ball, where we will
present popular dances that were on ball programs from all around New
England during the Victorian Era.  The dances include elegant and graceful
contras, squares (quadrilles), mixers & couple dances as well as lively and
energetic dances, similar to our modern day dances.  The hall will be
decorated with autumn trees, candles and lights to set the mood.  

 

We will use ball cards for this event.  Our tradition at the Harvest is,
rather than the old tradition of booking ahead, to keep dancing friendly, we
sign off on our partner's ball card after each dance.  At the end of the
evening, you keep the ball card as a souvenir of all the delightful dances
you shared with your friends.  

 

During the break half way through the ball, we have a delightfully decadent
dessert potluck.  There after, more dancing until 11:00pm.  

 

Chris Ricciotti, and guest caller Tony Parkes  are excited to be a part of
this year's ball program and we are looking forward to providing a fun and
enjoyable evening of dances!  And the music from our wonderful band, SPARE
PARTS is the sweetest sound this side of heaven!   This is an incredible
evening of music and dancing, not to be missed!

 

This is a special once a year special event that is being sponsored by the
Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance Series. The flavor of this evening will be
quite a bit different from our usual Saturday evening contra dance.  All
dances will be taught, and although open for everyone to attend, some prior
contra dance experience would be helpful in attending this event,
particularly for some of the more complex figures that may be a part of the
program later in the evening.  If you have any questions about this, contact
Chris Ricciotti as noted above..

 

Come, join us for the Autumn Ball – a great evening of good friends & golden
memories!

We look forward to seeing you there!



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Ahoy Dancers,

The dance is on!  Our caller is Dan Pearl and our band is Audrey Knuth on fiddle and Ari on cello), Bruce Rosen on piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo and percussion, and Cal Howard on the big bass.

Check your email and FaceBook, where we will notify you if the storm arrives earlier than predicted.

---------------------------------------------
Mark Your Calendar:  
       Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
       Saturday afternoon, 2-5pm, November 24th (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
---------------------------------------------

The Skirt & Shirt Sale continues, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

Avast Dancers,

The soon-to-arrive hurricane has cancelled the Monday dance!  Please stay home and stay safe.  We'll see you at the Scout House soon.

In the meantime: Mark Your Calendar for: 

      Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
      Saturday afternoon, 2-5pm, November 24th (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)

Shake off the hurricane at the First Friday Challenging Contra
Friday, Nov 2
Concord Scout House
8-11 PM

-This is for experienced dancers!-

I'll be calling challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of
Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency
(Julie Metcalf, Edward Wallace, Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman)

Admission is $10, 21 and under pay $8

Let's dance!

Lisa Greenleaf

 Bill Fischer 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. Plus, Bill will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.

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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!
 
For additional information call 978-838-0044 or check online at our web site: http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/
 
See you there!

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There will be a great collaboration of veteran and newer talent at the  
Peterborough dance tonight, November 3rd

The caller will be Tod Whitemore, who was the caller for the  
Peterborough dance series for many years back in the 80's (1980's not  
1880's).
Tod got started as a caller in the great era of contra callers such as  
Ralph Page and Duke Miller.  Forty years later he is still calling in  
his unique
and entertaining style.

Backing up Tod will be two of the younger stars in contra dance music,  
Edward Wallace on fiddle and Max Newman on guitar.

The rest of the details:

7:30 workshop
8:00-11:30  Dancing

Admission $8.00  ($6.00 for seniors/students)

Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St
Peterborough, NH

Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society

For more info   603-762-0235

Don't miss this one!






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Hi Dancers,

The Monday Dance at the Concord Scout House is pleased to welcome the Avant Gardeners (Laura Light on fiddle and George Paul on piano), from Charlottesville, VA!  Our caller for the dance is Gregory Frock from Baltimore.

---------------------------------------------
Less than 3 weeks away!  Mark Your Calendar for:  
      Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
      Saturday afternoon, 2-5pm, November 24th (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
---------------------------------------------

The Skirt & Shirt Sale resumes at the Fundraiser Dance, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Please join us for our November contra dance.

 

Linda Leslie from New Bedford in the South Coast region of Massachusetts
will give us warm and personable teaching for beginning and experienced
dancers. She is well known for her clear calling and her extensive
repertoire of interesting dances from all over New England.

Joining her from the Boston area will be Einstein's Little Homunculus, an
ever exciting band that thrilled us last year. Playing instruments from the
penny whistle to the baritone saxophone and from the fiddle to the
accordion, their music is a delight that brings the dancing to wonderful new
heights.

All dances are taught. No partner necessary. New dancers are always
welcomed! 

 

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

 

Feel free to bring sweets and other snacks to share at the break.

 

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

 

Beginners' lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00 to 11:00 with a short
break.

Admission is only $8 per person.  Family admission is just $18 and students
with ID just $6.  Children 12 and under FREE!

 

Dancing is at the Wesley United Methodist Church in the church hall
accessible from the left side of the church building. Just follow the signs.
114 Main Street is at the corner of State Street in Worcester.  Park behind
the church or on State Street.

 

For directions and more information, see our website www.worcesterdance.org 

 



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This Saturday night come and celebrate the beautiful season of autumn with
us at the 15th annual Autumn Harvest Ball, sponsored by the Boston
Gender-Free Contra Dancers.  It is a delightfully fun & festive magical
evening of music and dancing where we take a step back in time to enjoy the
elegant & lively American contras, squares, mixers & couple dances from the
Victorian Era.   We look forward to having you join us for this special once
a year event!  Reserve your tickets now for a reduced rate.

 

For those of you who may be traveling in from a distance and need housing
for the evening, please let me know, and we will find a place for you to
stay within our dancing community.

 

Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2012

 

Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian – Universalist) corner of
Centre & Eliot Streets in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

 

Callers: Chris Ricciotti with special guest caller Tony Parkes!

 

Band: Spare Parts! (Bill Matthiesen on Piano, Liz Stell on Flute, and
special spare part Eric Buddington on Fiddle!)

 

Ball Program:

5:30pm – 6:45pm:  Elegant Candle Lit Pot Luck Dinner

7:00pm – 7:25pm:  Waltzing to the music of Spare Parts

7:30pm – 11:00pm:  Evening Ball (with decadent dessert pot-luck at 9:15pm)

 

Period costume, formal or festive creative and colorful attire are
encouraged for this event!  

(Feel free to email or call me if you are looking for ideas or places to
find them!)

 

Admission: Reserve your tickets now!  $15 in advance or $18 at the door.
Student Rate: $7.00.  

 

We need some volunteer help!  A reduced rate or free admission is available
for anyone who can help out with decorating or who can assist with set up
before or clean up after dinner and/or dessert or assistance with clean up
after the ball is over.  As with all our dances, we will not turn anyone
away based on ability to pay.

 

Contact:  Chris Ricciotti  by email at Ricciotti@... or Home: (781)
982-8042 or Cell: (617) 852-4042 to reserve tickets, volunteer for work
exchange, menu needs or for more information.  I will be updating this
information shortly with a food coordinator contact so that we can plan for
a variety of food.

 

 

DETAILS ON THE EVENING BALL:

 


FOOD 


A bit of a change from last year (and from an earlier notice about the
ball)--the potluck dinner will start at 5:30pm. 

 

Come join us for the candle-lit potluck dinner before the Harvest Ball, and
then later for the dessert potluck during the break in the evening ball
program, BOTH  CREATED BY YOU!  We have many talented cooks in our community
and the food is always great!   A variety of home made dinner foods
including meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes and tasty dessert foods would be
greatly appreciated, and feel free to be as creative as you like.  

 

Here’s a note from Read Weaver, our food coordinator this year:  Doors will
officially open at 5:00, but if you'd like to come early to help with
general setup, or you need some extra time in the kitchen, you're quite
welcome.  There's also a potluck dessert (at the break later in the
evening).  The plan is, if you're coming for dinner, please plan on bringing
dinner food.  If you’re planning to come to the dessert pot luck, bring
dessert food.  If you’re planning to go to both, dinner food is preferred
(you are also welcome to bring both!)  

 

For folks new to our potlucks--we have a six-burner stove, and two large
ovens, which are usually set at around 250°F (for reheating) and 375°F (for
cooking). We have some serving plates and some serving utensils, but you may
be safest bringing your own (which you'll probably want to label). The
kitchen itself isn't huge, so it can be a bit crowded for food prep,
especially as we get close to serving. It'd be great if you'd let me know
what you're bringing, and please  get in touch if you'd like some
suggestions on what to bring. Email is best at  rweaver@..., or you can
reach me at 617-899-3434 for last-minute questions.  

 

Looking forward to seeing you there, and to our always-fabulous  dinner.

 

 

THE BALL PROGRAM:

At 7:00pm (immediately following the candle-lit dinner), we’ll have some
lovely waltzes to dance to start off the evening.  

The ball begins promptly at 7:30pm with a Grand March. 

 

The Harvest Ball is our re-creation of a Victorian Ball, where we will
present popular dances that were on ball programs from all around New
England during the Victorian Era.  The dances include elegant and some
lively contras, squares (quadrilles), mixers & couple dances.

 

Ever hear of the term, "Put me on your dance card?"  Well, just as in the
early balls, we will be using ball cards for this event.  However rather
than the old tradition of signing up ahead of time, to keep dancing friendly
and open to all, our tradition at the Harvest Ball is that we sign off on
our partner's ball card after each dance.  At the end of the evening, you
keep the ball card as a souvenir of all the delightful dances you shared
with everyone.  

 

During the break half way through the ball, we have a delightfully decadent
dessert potluck.  There after, more dancing until 11:00pm.  

 

Chris Ricciotti, and guest caller Tony Parkes  are excited to be the
leader's of this year's ball program and we are looking forward to providing
a fun and enjoyable evening of dances!  And the music from our wonderful
band, SPARE PARTS is the sweetest sound this side of heaven!   This is an
incredible evening of music and dancing, not to be missed!

 

PARTICULARS ABOUT THIS DANCE

The hall will be decorated with autumn trees, candles and lights to set the
mood.  We encourage dancers, to dress up in something festive, formal,
period or colorful for this event.  There is a LOT of exciting history in
the early society balls with their codes of etiquette, flirtation codes, and
"drag balls" - the developing undercurrent of an early gay society by the
late 1800's as well as other interesting stories of gender bending and cross
dressing that took place at some of these events.  We will share a bit of
this during the course of the evening program!   

 

This is a special once a year special event that is being sponsored by the
Boston Gender-Free Contra Dance Series. The flavor of this evening will be
quite a bit different from our usual Saturday evening contra dance.  All
dances will be taught, and although open for everyone to attend, some prior
contra dance experience would be helpful in attending this event,
particularly for some of the more complex figures that may be a part of the
program later in the evening.  If you have any questions about this, contact
Chris Ricciotti as noted below.

 


TICKET RESERVATIONS


To reserve advance tickets to help out or for more information, email Chris
Ricciotti at Ricciotti@aol.com, or by phone at home (781) 982-8042 or by
cell phone at (617) 852-4042.

 

Come, join us for the Autumn Ball – a great evening of good friends & golden
memories!

We look forward to seeing you there!



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Thanks to a fifth Friday, there will be three Rehoboth contra dances this month!

The first will take place this Friday, November 9, at 8 p.m. Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling, and music will be performed by Rodney Miller and Gordon Peery.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

PLEASE NOTE: If weather conditions make traveling too dangerous for either the dancers or the caller and musicians, a dance cancellation email will be sent by mid-afternoon on the day of the dance.

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

There will also be a Rehoboth community dance this Sunday, November 11. You can read more about these free monthly dances below.

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, November 11.



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Do you know there's a contra dance in Carlisle this Friday, November 9?
Come check it out!  We have a fabulous potluck dinner every month before
our dance and then you get to work it all off with fun dances called by Sue
Rosen to music by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce
Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).

Our potluck dinner starts around 6:30 and we dance from about 8-10pm.  We
are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 for all.

Our dance is held at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA

We hope to see you there!

Sue Rosen


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

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

The Monday Dance at the Concord Scout House hosts Steve Zakon-Anderson, calling to the music of  Amy R. Larkin on fiddle, Bethany Waickman on guitar, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, percussion, & Cal Howard on the big bass.

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AND!!!  Less than 2 weeks to go until the big Scout House Afternoon Fundraiser Dance!  Mark Your Calendar for:  
      Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
      Saturday afternoon, 2-5pm, November 24th (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
      Lisa Greenleaf calling to the music of Audrey Knuth, Emily Troll, & Eric Eid Reiner
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The Skirt & Shirt Sale resumes at the Fundraiser Dance, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Paul Wilde calling to French Connection this Saturday November 17th at the Northboro Contra Dance. Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/

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We have Dave Eisenstadter calling to the music of Party of Three (Neil
Pearlman, Jenna Moynihan, Joe DiPaulo) this evening, Sunday 11/18 at
the Porter Square Masonic Hall. It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5-$10 sliding
scale. More details:

   http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2012-11-18.html

Facebook event:

   https://www.facebook.com/events/464288840280848/

See you tonight!

Jeff

Hey Dancers,

Welcome back students!  The Monday Dance at the Concord Scout House hosts Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency (Julie Metcalf on fiddle, Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, Edward Wallace on fiddle, and Max Newman on guitar).  Our caller will be Kim Roberts from Down East!

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AND NEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON:  The big Scout House Afternoon Fundraiser Dance!  Mark Your Calendar for:  
      Giving Thanks Contradance to benefit the Concord Scout House.  
      Saturday afternoon, 2-5pm, November 24th (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
      Lisa Greenleaf calling to the music of Audrey Knuth, Emily Troll, & Eric Eid Reiner
      PLUS:  HUGE SKIRT & SHIRT SALE (bring extra $5s & $10s!)
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The Skirt & Shirt Sale resumes at the Fundraiser Dance, with all proceeds benefiting the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Hi all-

Two great contra dances upcoming in the beautiful Peterborough Town  
House:

Wednesday November 21st is our annual Thanksgiving Eve Contra  
Dance....always a great evening with surprise dancers in town for the  
holidays!

The music will be provided by Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy (of  
Nightingale and Wild Asparagus fame) joined by flute/banjo/whistle/ 
bombard player Mark Roberts.

Calling will be by Steve Z-A

There will be no workshop that evening, just dancing from 8:00 to 11:30.

Please note:  The admission for Thanksgiving Eve is $10, with seniors  
and students at $8.


On Saturday December 1st the amazing and exciting duo Perpetual  
eMotion will be on stage.  John Cote and Ed Howe (and all of their  
instruments and electronic gadgets) will provide their unique, cutting  
edge music for contra dancing.  Calling again by Steve Z-A  (lucky me!)

All of the regular first Saturday details for this one....7:30  
workshop, 8:00 to 11:30 dancing,  $8/$6 admission

Call 413-369-4369 if you have any questions about either of these dances

Happy Holidays!

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Hello dancers:

Get ready to work off the Turkey (or Tofurkey for some) and fixings this coming Saturday!  Time once again for the annual Thanksgiving Weekend Kingston Contra Dance.  As usual, we have assembled a great combination of band and caller for your dancing and listening pleasure:

Date:  November 24, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

Caller:  Don Primrose
Band:  Old Favorite

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

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

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

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 23, at 8 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf will be calling, and music will be performed by Free Association, with Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight.

An introductory workshop will precede the dance at 7:30 p.m. Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

Also, because there is a fifth Friday this month, there will be another Rehoboth contra dance next Friday, on November 30, with caller Nils Fredland and the Canadian band Crowfoot.

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

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 $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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This Saturday afternoon, Nov 24
A SCOUT HOUSE *GIVING THANKS* FUNDRAISER
A special dance to benefit our unique Scout House 

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission $15;  21 and under  $10

Lisa Greenleaf calling to the energetic music of
Audrey Knuth (fiddle), Emily Troll (fiddle, accordion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano)

PLUS a Skirt & Shirt Sale!

Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord  MA  01742

Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in.
All dances will be taught; friends and family are welcome.  Please arrive on time
if you are bringing brand new dancers--we'll get them up to speed quickly!

A production of the Concord Scout House, Inc
74 Walden Street, P.O. Box 73, Concord  MA  01742 
A non-profit, tax exempt (501-c-3) organization

For more information call Robin Humes 978-897-5000 or email robin.humes@gmail.com

--Lisa G

Hello Local, Visiting & Returning Student Dancers,

One last reminder that tomorrow afternoon, the Concord Scout House is having a Contra Dance Fundraiser.  Here's what you need to know!

Facebook Event Page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/233056396822777/

THANKSGIVING SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE: A SCOUT HOUSE FUNDRAISER
A special dance to benefit our unique Scout House 

DAY: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2012
TIME: 2 PM TO 5:00 PM
ADMISSION:  $15;  Students 21 and under $10

LISA GREENLEAF calling to the energetic music of
AUDREY KNUTH (fiddle), EMILY TROLL (fiddle, accordion), and ERIC EID REINER (piano)

**  PLUS a HUGE Skirt & Shirt & Shoe Bag Sale!!  **

WHERE: Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA 01742

Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in.
All Dances will be taught 

A production of the Concord Scout House, Inc
74 Walden Street, P.O. Box 73, Concord MA 01742 
A non-profit, tax exempt (501-c-3) organization

For more information call Robin Humes 978-897-5000 or email robin.humes@...

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There's a Thanksgiving-recovery dance in JP tomorrow!


WHEN:  Saturday, November24, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller: Sue Rosen; Music: Bruce Rosen, Audrey Knuth, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Come join us and dance off all those extra calories!

--Robert


IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

All dances are called gender-free.

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.

Yes, the 4th Saturday dance in Cambridge is on this weekend!

Please come and welcome caller Heather Carmichael to the November 24 
dance at Cambridge Friends School. She'll be joined by musicians 
Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk. It's a warm, friendly 
space - ideal for inviting family and friends who may be around for 
the Thanksgiving weekend.

The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and 
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood 
St.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013.
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Fiddler Nat Hewitt died Friday morning from complications of cancer.

He was a member of great bands like Rumblestrip, Reckless Ramblers, Dr. Groove, Honk the Moose, and Swinging on a Gate, to name some of them.

Those of us who worked with or danced to him will remember that twinkle in his eye and an amazing facility with fiddle and guitar.  

--Lisa Greenleaf

Hello Dancers,

The Monday Dance at the Concord Scout House hosts our own Don Veino, calling to the music of David Kaynor on his magic fiddle, Debby Knight on our newly tuned piano, Jack O'Connor on mandolin, banjo, and percussion & Cal Howard on the big bass.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with a lot of new items!  All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. Nils Fredland will be calling, and music will be performed by Crowfoot, with Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome, and Nicholas Williams.

Desserts for the break will be greatly appreciated!

The next day, on December 1, there will be a special event at the Nelson, NH, town hall to celebrate the life of Nat Hewitt, whose passing last week is being mourned by the dance community. Nat's wife Liza posted the following invitation:

In CELEBRATION of the life of of Nat Hewitt, there will be a grand Music and making a Ruckus party at the Nelson Town Hall this coming Saturday December 1st @ 2pm. Bring your jokes, your instruments, and perform, sing, share memories. Let's give him a great big sendoff...he'd like that.

Nat performed at the Rehoboth dance for over 20 years. His rousing music and driving energy were greatly appreciated. He will be missed.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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



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Reminder: Tim Van Egmond will call traditional contra and square dances this Saturday, December 1st,  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, Tim will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 PM.


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 who attend the pre-dance instruction, admission is FREE!

This dance is actually one of several events connected with the 17th 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 performances by local school musicians, a kids' Winter Musical Show, soup & sandwiches, a visit from Santa, 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/CIB%202012.pdf.  For specifics on 1870 Town Hall events for this Saturday (and beyond!), follow this link: http://berlin1870townhall.org/.
 
For more information on the BCO and for complete directions, please visit our web site at: 
http://webpages.charter.net/brlncountryorch/ or call 978-838-0044.

See you there!!

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Don't miss this one folks...

Perpetual eMotion is the band at the Peterborough First Saturday  
Contra tonight.

Ed Howe and John Cote team up to play innovative acoustic dance music  
with some electronic twists as well.
They have a very unique sound, exciting but very danceable as well.

Steve Z-A will be calling with them.

All the usual details.....see you there.

Greetings, dance enthusiasts!

Tonight, December 1, we'll be hosting a Christmas (quasi-) Cotillion in Belmont. We think of it as the spiritual successor to the Cotillion that ran for 36 years in Concord, usually at the Scout House.

(Why "quasi"? Because the program may be a bit looser than in past years. This party is in the time slot of our monthly square dance, which has attracted a lot of first-time dancers. We may get a fair number of people who've heard about the series, but not about this special night... so I may call a few easier dances in addition to the old favorites like Chorus Jig, Lady Walpole's Reel, Money Musk, and the Lancers Quadrille. My goal is to make sure that a good time is had by all.)

This year we're adding something new: a potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. This will be a true potluck; we won't try to coordinate what everyone is bringing. Just make sure to bring something substantial in the way of food if you come for supper. We'll provide a variety of beverages, cups, plates, and the like. Dancing will start around 8:00 and run until 11:00.

Music will be furnished by our Belmont regulars: Amy Cann, Vince O'Donnell, Cal Howard, and others (including you if you so desire... sit-ins are welcome!). Period, formal, or festive attire is encouraged. Admission is $10 at the door ($5 for students).

Like our other First Saturday dances (which run through June), the Cotillion will be held at Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street, Belmont, Mass. The hall has a beautiful wood floor, and for this occasion we'll be using the parlor as well. There's plenty of free on-street parking, and the church is on the 73 Waverley bus line from Harvard Square, with frequent service all evening.

Please tell your friends about this special party. We hope to see many of you there!

Best wishes for the holidays,
Tony & Beth Parkes




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Hello Dancers,

We have a freshly refinished floor to dance on for the Monday Scout House Dance.  For December 3rd, our caller is Rachel Shapiro and dance music will be provided by Jack Devereux on fiddle & Irish pipes, Larry Unger on guitar, and Jack O'Connor on mandolin & banjo.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with a lot of new items!  All proceeds benefit the Scout House. (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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We have Pavillion (Audrey Knuth, Rebecca Boswoth-Clemens, Eric
Eid-Reiner) playing and Jeff Kaufman [1] calling this evening, Sunday
12/2 at the Porter Square Masonic Hall. It's 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5-$10
sliding scale. More details:

   http://bidadance.org/events/dance_2012-12-02.html

Facebook event:

   https://www.facebook.com/events/491742657514801

See you tonight!

Jeff

 [1] Me.

Pre-holiday superdance at the First Friday Challenging Contra
Friday, Dec 7
Concord Scout House
8-11 PM

-This is for experienced dancers!-

Bob Isaacs returns to delight you with his challenging and no walk thru dances to the driving music of
Nor'easter (Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman and Julie Vallimont)

Admission is $10, 21 and under $8

Let's dance!

Lisa Greenleaf

The contra dance community has been saddened by the recent death of Nat Hewitt, one of its most admired and respected fiddlers. Nat had played in Rehoboth for over 20 years. His devotion to the dance and his energetic music helped to build our dance community into the warm and welcoming family that it has become.

Last Saturday over 100 people filled the small Nelson town hall to celebrate Nat's life. For two hours, stories about Nat were shared, resulting in both laughter and tears. In addition to his talents as a fiddler and musician, Nat's skills as a boat builder, sailor, and carpenter were praised. His ability to solve problems was widely commented on, and his willingness to help young musicians was also remembered. 

Nils Fredland has let us know that it is now possible to make a donation in Nat's memory through the Country Dance and Song Society. You can read Nils's remembrances of Nat at this link: http://blog.cdss.org/2012/12/nat-hewitt/.

This blog also includes the following message:

Should you wish, the family suggests gifts in Nat’s memory be sent to CDSS, 116 Pleasant St #345, Easthampton, MA  01027-2759.  Please include a note with your check directing the gift in memory of Nat Hewitt. You may also make a memorial gift online at www.cdss.org/appeal.

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We have our regular Saturday-evening contra in JP coming up:

WHEN:  Saturday,  December 8, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller:  Bob Isaacs; Music: Anadama (Amelia Mason, fiddle; Emily Troll, accordion; 									Bethany Waickman, guitar) 
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Do come and join us!

--Robert

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

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

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

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

All dances are called gender-free/

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.


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Hi Dancers,

We have a youthful group lined up for the Monday dance at the Concord Scout House.  Our caller is Dave Eisenstadter, and our musicians will be Mia Friedman on fiddle, Ariel Friedman on cello, and Jordan Tice on guitar, with Jack O'Connor on mandolin & banjo.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many new items!  All proceeds benefit the Scout House.  (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Don Heinold calling to Allemande North this Saturday December 15th at the Northboro Contra Dance. Everyone is welcome - from new beginners to experience. The dance is from 8:00-11:00 PM, at the 1st Parish Unitarian on 40 Church Street in Northboro. Come with or without a partner. (Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.) Admission is $8 adults, $6 students, $18 family, 12 and under free . For additional information check online at our web site http://northborocontra.com/ or our face book page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/155077963529/


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There will be plenty of dancing in Rehoboth this month, with two contra dances and two community dances!

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 14, at 8 p.m. Lucia Watson will be calling, and music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Larry Unger.

Then on December 28, Rehoboth's annual Holiday Dance will be held at the usual hours, from 8 to 11 p.m., with Linda Leslie calling, and music by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit, whole or sliced--will be greatly appreciated!

The two Rehoboth community dances this month will be held on December 16 (from 7 to 9 p.m.) and on December 30 (from 7 to 10 p.m.). A potluck will be held at 6 p.m. on both nights.

See you soon,
Shawn

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

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, December 16, and a special holiday dance will be take place on December 30.



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Do you know there's a contra dance in Carlisle this Friday, December 14?
Come check it out!  We have a fabulous potluck dinner every month before
our dance and then you get to work it all off with fun dances called by Sue
Rosen to music by the Carlisle Band (David Titus, Debby Knight, Bruce
Rosen, Walter Lenk and many talented sit-ins).

Our potluck dinner starts around 6:30 and we dance from about 8-10pm.  We
are the biggest dance bargain in or out of town at just $6 for all.

Our dance is held at the Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the common,
just off Route 225, by the only rotary on town. Look for a classic New
England church with the town clock in the steeple.
27 School Street, Carlisle, MA

We hope to see you there!

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

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

We have a fun time in store for the Monday Night Dance at the Concord Scout House.  Our caller is Will Mentor, and our musicians will be Julie Metcalf on fiddle and Larry Unger on guitar, with Jack O'Connor on mandolin & banjo and Cal Howard on the big bass.

The Skirt & Shirt Sale is back with many new items!  All proceeds benefit the Scout House.  (Skirt, shirt, and shoe donations are encouraged!)

Monday Contras are held at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord MA.  The Scout House doors open at 7 PM every Monday night and the Contra dance starts at 7:30.   Park on the street (metered spots are free after 6pm), behind the TD Bank at 59 Walden, or in the public lot (alley off Walden near Main).  The dancing ends with a waltz at around 10:30.  In the middle (around 9:00) we have a waltz, a rest break, and a Hambo (Swedish couples dance) .

All ages and abilities are welcome, and we will teach you to dance if you are new.  Admission is $8.00 ($5.00 for full-time students under 22).

If you are new to Contradance, arrive at around 7:00 if you can.  Just let the person minding the door know that you are new, and a quick (and free) basic lesson will be arranged.  If you can't arrive early, no problem; jumping in is the fastest way to learn.

Need a ride?  

There is a commuter train that runs into Concord, about a 10 minute walk from the Scout House.  The MBTA is thinking of reducing the schedule.  This would impact many dances.  You can review the proposals ad let the MBTA know what you think of this at http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/mbta-fare-and-service-proposals-public-outreach.html

You can also connect with other dancers for rides to the Monday dance via Ridebuzz. Our goal is to help folks without a car who wish to attend the Monday dance.  (Ride sharing is great for the environment, too!)  Ridebuzz provides a means to connect with others able to offer rides.  Free registration at Ridebuzz is required.

Check it out at:  http://www.ridebuzz.org/activity-group/mondaycontras-820.html

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

See you all tomorrow night!

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Wrap up the 2012 dance season in Cambridge at this week's 4th 
Saturday dance at Cambridge Friends School! Rachel Shapiro will be 
calling to music by Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, and Walter Lenk. 
It's a perfect time to bring along family and friends for some 
activity and socializing during this dark season of the year.

We're looking forward to welcoming dancers from JP next month (on 
January 26) when their hall is not available. Julie Metcalf will be 
fiddling!

The dance is at the meeting hall at Cambridge Friends School, 5 
Cadbury Road (near the corner of Walden and Sherman Streets), and 
there is ample parking in the school's parking lot at the end of Wood 
St.

Hope to see you there -

Debby and Walter

-> The 4th Saturday dances run from September 2012 through June 2013.
    The flyer with a schedule and directions is posted at
        http://www.configular.com/dance/fourthsats

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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IMPORTANT DETAILS:

There will be a dance in Jamaica Plain this Saturday, Dec. 22:

WHEN:  Saturday,  December 22, 7:30-11:00 PM
WHO:   Caller:  Linda Leslie; Music: Julie Metcalf, Larry Unger and Max Newman
WHERE: First Church (U-U) of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts.

Come help us close out 2012 with an evening of great dancing!

--Robert

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

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

All dances are called gender-free.

Dancing starts at 7:30 sharp!

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.
Join our Facebook group: Boston Gender Free Contra Dances.



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It's the solstice, possibly the last dance at the end of time, so why wouldn't you come out?  Music by ROARING JELLY.

When: 8:00 pm; 7:30 pm beginners dance instruction; 3rd Friday of the month
Where: First Parish Church Hall, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, across from the Lexington Green
Caller: Susan Elberger
Director: Debby Knight

No partner needed! Beginners welcome! 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing..
Admission: adults - $7.00; teens - $5.00; children 12 and under free with a parent; $20 family maximum.

Weather-related cancellations: Call us at (781) 944-3544 after 3:00 PM on the day of the dance.
For info call above number or email RoaringJelly@comcast.net

Websites: http://roaringjelly.org/images/09-10 Flyer Low Res.pdf
http://roaringjelly.org/RJ_Dance_Schedule.htm




Prof. Paul Lizotte, Ph.D.
English and Communications
Rivier College
(603) 897-8267



“Transforming hearts and minds to serve the world”



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Happy Solstice dance friends!

Just a reminder that the December Kingston Contra Dance is happening on the 29th, NOT the 22nd.  It is still our Annual Seacoast Holiday Dance, and festive attire is most welcome.  So, whether you think of this dance as the "cool down" from your Holidays, or the "warm up" for New Year's Eve, we've got you covered!

Date:  December 29, 2012
Time:  8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kingston, NH Town Hall (163 Main Street, just west of Route 125 on "the plains")
Admission:  $8.00
Shoes:  Please bring clean, non-street shoes for dancing
Snacks:  Pot luck at the break (bring your favorite refreshments to share)

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

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

Glenn.
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Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
gcoppelman@...

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

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Hi Dancers,

There is no Contra Dance on Monday, Christmas Eve, at the Concord Scout House.  On New Year's Eve, another group is having a dance at the Concord Scout House (see their flier at any dance for more details).

You can find more information on Monday Dances and our schedule of dances in 2013 at: www.MondayContras.com

Safe and Happy Holidays, and see you all next year!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance this Friday, December 28, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Linda Leslie will be calling this Holiday Dance, and music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter.

Desserts for the break--including fresh fruit, whole or sliced--will be greatly appreciated!

If you would like to make an end-of-year donation to help with the general operations of the Rehoboth dance, please make your check payable to RCDS and mail it to: Rehoboth Country Dance Society, 40 Brook Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

The board of the RDCS would like to express its gratitude to the many Rehoboth dancers--both far and near--who continue to support the dance with their enthusiastic commitment and their willingness to help new dancers! Our best wishes to all of you for a wonderful New Year!

The holiday festivities continue with a special Rehoboth community dance, which will be held this Sunday, December 30, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Rehoboth dance hall. A potluck will take place prior to the dance at 6 p.m.

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

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The Rehoboth dance is held at 124 Bay State Road, Goff Memorial Hall, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $8, $5 for children under 16, and $18 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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In addition to the black Rehoboth T-shirts (in women's and men's cuts), the sage-green shirts (in XL and XXL sizes only) are still available. Both shirts cost $15 each and can be purchased at the door or by mail. See details on the Rehoboth dance 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 or Suzanne Elliott at 508-669-5656 or email Suzanne at suzanne.suz.elliott@.... You can also email Paul Wilde at zenyente@.... You can read more about the Jammers at the Rehoboth dance link: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

The Jammers also sponsor free monthly community dances at Goff Hall. These dances are usually held on Sunday evenings and go from 7 to 9 p.m., with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome, and all dance steps are taught. Partners are not necessary. The next Jammers dance will be held on Sunday, December 30.




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Dear Dancers:

I'm sure many of you are looking at the weather reports and wondering if the Kingston Dance will be happening tonight.  As of now, the dance is still ON.  I've sent a note to the band and asked them to give me a final decision by Noon so that I can get the word out to all of you in time.  Please anticipate a follow-up e-mail from me shortly thereafter, and feel free to call me if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Glenn.

603-772-5355

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The 25th annual Concord Scout House New Year's Eve dance will be his 
Monday evening from 8 PM to 1 AM. The cast of characters will include 
Lisa Greenleaf, Walter Lenk, Amy Larkin, Julie Metcalf, Andrey Knuth, 
Debby Knight, Jack O'Connor, and Eric Eid-Reiner. Admission is $15, 
and $12 for those 21 and under.

Hope to see you there.

The flyer is posted at:
   http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve

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Walter Lenk    Cambridge Ma    617-547-7781
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Hello again dancers:

Well, the band and callers have been polled and they want to do the dance tonight (even though a bit of snow is expected).  This is great news.  So, we'll look forward to seeing many of you in Kingston later today.  As always, be careful and travel safely!

Glenn.

PS:  Feel free to pass this message on to any of your own lists and contacts.  Thanks!
________________________________
Glenn Coppelman
Kingston, NH
603-772-5355
gcoppelman@...
 

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Hi Dancers,

Just a reminder that there is a special New Year's Eve Contra Dance on Monday at the Concord Scout House (see Lisa Greenleaf's email earlier today).  The regular Monday Dance will resume on January 7th.

You can find more information on upcoming Monday Dances in 2013 at: www.MondayContras.com

Safe and Happy Holidays, and see you all next year!

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