Regular dance schedules for one month

Friday, December 12, 2003 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2003}

Albany, NY ~ Contra dance: Featuring Peter Stix and William Brearle calling with music by Jane’s Gang (Alan Bradbury (accordion and bass), Allan Carr and Jane Rothfield (fiddle)).; Time: 8-11:15 pm. Location: First Lutheran Church (181 Western Ave.).; (5th Fridays aimed at experienced dancers.); Cost: $6 — Sponsored by: Eighth Step; For more information: (phone): (518) 489-9066 (518) 292-0133; Email: ;; Web site: www.eighthstep.com/contradances.htm; General Schedule: second & fifth Fridays (Oct-Jun). (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Amherst, MA ~ International Folk Dance: Time: 7:30-10:00 pm. Location: Bangs Community Center (Boltwood Walk).; — Sponsored by: Amherst International Folkdancing; For more information: (phone): (413) 323-6330; Email: ;; Web site: www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~a87m000/folkdance; General Schedule: Every Friday. ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Arlington, MA ~ International Folk Dance: — Dance Party and Holiday Bazaar—; Featuring music by Cambridge Folk Orchestra (Aubrey Jaffer (trumpet, dulcimer), Cal Howard (piano, bass), Carol Kycia (clarinet, fiddle), David Skidmore (upan, dumbek, kaval, clarinet, whistles, voice), Dean Brown (tambura, guitar, voice, dumbek, drums, bass), Jack Martin (tuba, trombone, brasses, bass), John Chambers (accordion, fiddle, mandolin, whistle), Patrick Yacono (clarinet, gaide, kaval, voice) and Ralph Iverson (gadulka, tambura, kaval, sax, violin, voice)).; Time: 8:15-11:00 pm. Location: St. John's Episcopal Church (74 Pleasant St.).; Cost: $4; For more information: (phone): (781) 272-0396; Email: ;; Web site: ftp-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~jaffer/CFO.html; General Schedule: second Fridays (Sep-Jun). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Arlington Heights, MA ~ International Folk Dance: Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Park Avenue Congregational Church (Park Ave. & Paul Revere Rd).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England; For more information: (phone): (781) 662-7475; Email: ;; Web site: www.facone.org; General Schedule: Every Friday (Sep-Jun). (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Burlington, VT ~ Swing Dance: Featuring Shirley McAdam spinning.; Time: 8 pm. Location: Champlain Club; Cost: $5; For more information: Email:; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Burlington, VT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Patrick McCullough calling with music by Anna Patton (clarinet), Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (fiddle) and Seth Houston (piano, guitar, whistle).; Time: (lesson: 7:45) 8:00 pm. Location: Edmunds Middle School (Main St.).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Queen City Contras; For more information: (phone): (802) 865-9363; Email:; General Schedule: second Fridays (Sep-Jun). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Cambridge, MA ~ Beginning English Country Dance: Featuring Lisa Greenleaf calling with music by Open band.; Time: 7:30-9:30. pm. Location: Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church, (Harvard Square, 1555 Massachusetts Ave).; Cost: $6 — Sponsored by: CDS Boston Centre; For more information: (phone): (781) 662-6710, (781)648-6537; Email: ;; Web site: www.cds-boston.org/friday.html; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays (Sep-May). (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Cambridge, MA ~ Renaissance Dance: Time: 7:30 pm. Location: First Congregational Church (11 Garden St. ).; (Please wear soft soled shoes.); Cost: $8; For more information: (phone): (617) 661-3353; General Schedule: second Fridays (Sep-Jun). (Unconfirmed for December)
Carlisle, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Sue Rosen calling with music by Bruce Rosen (piano), David Titus (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano, fiddle) and Walter Lenk (mandocello).; Time: 8-10:30 pm (potluck: 6:30). Location: Unitarian Church (27 School Street).; Cost: $5; For more information: Email: ;; Web site: www.contradancelinks.com/carlisle.html; General Schedule: second Fridays (Oct-Jun). (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Greenfield, MA ~ Contra & Scandinavian dance: Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Greenfield Dance Band (David Kaynor (fiddle), Mary Cay Brass (piano), Peter Siegel (mandolin, guitar) and Stuart Kenney (bass)).; Time: scandi: 7:30; Contra: 8-12:00 pm. Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman St.).; Cost: $8 (or barter equivalent); For more information: (phone): (413) 367-9380; Email: ;; Web site: www.davidkaynor.com; General Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays (year round). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Greenland, NH ~ Scottish Country Dance: Time: pm. Location: Greenland Community Parish House (Route 151).; For more information: (phone): (603) 773-9795; General Schedule: Every Friday. (Unconfirmed for December)
Hadley, MA ~ Lindy Hop: Featuring DJ teaching.; Time: (lesson: 8) 9-11:00 pm. Location: Gervais School of Performing Arts (Rt 9).; Cost: $5 — Sponsored by: UMass Lindy Hop Society; For more information: Email: ;; Web site: www.crazylegs.org; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Keene, NH ~ Scottish Country Dance: Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Unitarian Church (69 Washington St.).; Cost: $free; For more information: (phone): (603) 352-3237 ; Email:; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 12/1/2003.)
Manchester, NH ~ Contra dance: Featuring Alice Morris calling with music by Patrick Hornig (Fiddle, guitar) and Sarah Nelson.; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:00-11:00 pm. Location: Manchester Unitarian Church (669 Union St.).; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (603) 529-1586 ; Email:; General Schedule: second Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Merrimack, NH ~ Ballroom, Latin, and Swing: Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Paper Moon Dance Center (515 Daniel Webster Highway ).; Cost: $10; For more information: (phone): (603) 429-1100; Email: ;; Web site: www.papermoondance.com; General Schedule: Every Friday. (Last Updated on: 12/1/2003.)
Pickett’s Corners, NY ~ English Country Dance (Step Lively): Featuring Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot. calling with music by Waickman Family plus Bruce Kokernot.; Time: 7:30-9:30 pm. Location: Saranac Elementary School (State Route 3, west of Plattsburgh, NY).; (bring non-street shoes to dance in .); Cost: $donation — Sponsored by: Step Lively; For more information: Email:; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Pickett’s Corners, NY ~ International Dance (Step Lively): Featuring Sonia Long leading.; Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Saranac Elementary School (State Route 3, west of Plattsburgh, NY).; (non-street shoes to dance in .); Cost: $donation — Sponsored by: Step Lively; For more information: Email:; General Schedule: third Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Pittsfield, MA ~ Tango Milonga: Time: (lesson: 8) 8:30-1:00 pm. Location: Cyberian Cafe (First & Fenn St.).; Cost: $10 — Sponsored by: Tango Pulse; For more information: (phone): (413) 637-2025; Email: ;; Web site: www.tangopulse.net; General Schedule: second Fridays. (Last Updated on: 12/1/2003.)
Rehoboth, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Linda Leslie calling.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Goff Memorial Hall (Bay State Rd.).; Cost: $6 — Sponsored by: Rehoboth Country Dance Society; For more information: (phone): (508)252-6375; Email: ;; Web site: www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html; General Schedule: second, fourth & fifth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 11/20/2003.)
Saratoga Springs, NY ~ Tango Dance: Time: 6-7:00 pm. Location: Saratoga Savoy (69 Fuller Road).; Cost: $10 — Sponsored by: Nights of Tango and Saratoga Savoy; For more information: (phone): (518) 459-2623; Email: ;; Web site: www.saratogasavoy.com; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Last Updated on: 12/1/2003.)
Schenectady, NY ~ International Folk Dance: Time: 8:30-11:00 pm. Location: YWCA (44 Washington Ave.).; Cost: $5; For more information: (phone): (518) 785-1812; Email:; General Schedule: Every Friday. (Last Updated on: 12/1/2003.)
Stow, MA ~ Scottish Country Dance: Time: 8:30 pm. Location: Old Stow Town Hall; General Schedule: second & fourth Fridays. (Unconfirmed for December)

Friday, December 12, 2003 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2003}

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