Regular dance schedules for one month

Saturday, July 3, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Note: Independence Day Eve — be sure to double check before traveling to a dance!

New Bedford Summerfest Folk Festival: Saturday, July 3 - Sunday, July 4, 2004: New Bedford, MA; Traditional and contemporary folk music presented in a format of showcases and multi-performer sessions; 80 juried craft and artisans, New Bedford seafood, children’s area, more; Featuring: Tony Barrand ~ Dansmall ~ Eileen Ivers Band ~ Immigrant Soul ~ Jeff Warner ~ Little Johnny Acoustic ~ Louis Killen ~ John Roberts; Location: New Bedford Whaling National Park and State Pier; Cost: $7/day; For more information: (phone): (508) 673-8523; (Email):; Web site: (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)


Amherst (South), MA ~ English Country Dance: — Chestnuts : classic & favorite English Country Dances—; Featuring Graham Christian leading with music by Ken Allen and Doug Creighton (flute, melodeon).; Time: 7:30-10:30 pm. Location: Munson Library; (Bring soft-soled shoes.); Cost: $7 (students: $5); For more information: (phone): (413) 253-8962; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Amherst (South), MA ~ Paneurhythmy: Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading.; Time: 8 am. Location: Mt Pollux; (weather permitting.); Cost: $free; For more information: (phone): (413) 536-7547; Email:; General Schedule: Every Saturday (spring equinox to fall equinox). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Arlington, MA ~ Scandinavian Dance: Time: 8-10:30 pm. Location: Park Ave Congregational Church (50 Paul Revere Road).; Cost: $6 — Sponsored by: Speledans; For more information: (phone): (781) 891-3207; Email: ;; Web site: ecf-guest.mit.edu/~jc/Speledans.html; General Schedule: first & third Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for July)
Berlin, MA ~ Contra & Square dance: — (Dance season over)—; Featuring music by Berlin Country Orchestra.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: First Parish Church (24 Central St).; (Please where clean soft soled shoes..); Cost: $5; For more information: (phone): (978) 838-2104; Email: ;; Web site: www.geocities.com/geojewel/BCO.html; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Oct-May). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Blue Hill, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Oakum Bay String Band (Bill Schubeck (fiddle, piano), George Fowler (fiddle) and Heidi Daub (banjo, whistle, piano)).; Time: 8-11:30 pm. Location: Town Hall; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (207) 359-2070; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Buckland, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Steve Howland calling with music by Stephen Bushway and friends.; For more information: (phone): (413) 625-8636; Email: ;; Web site: www.rhubarbpie.net; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Chaplin, CT ~ Contra dance: — (Dance season over)—; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8-11:00 pm. Location: Grange; (Bring soft-soled shoes and water for drinking..); Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Quiet Corner Contra Dance; For more information: (phone): (860) 455-1385; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays (sep-jun). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Concord, MA ~ Contra, Square and Couples Dance: — (floor refinishing in progress)—; Time: 8-11::00 pm. Location: Concord Scout House (74 Walden St.).; (Please bring a pair of clean shoes to change into for Dancing.); Cost: $7; For more information: (phone): (617) 547-7781; Email:; General Schedule: Every Saturday (Jul-Sep). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Falmouth, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring Ted Crane calling with music by Honk the Moose (Adam Broome (guitar and cittern), Nat Hewitt (Fiddle) and Seth Houston (piano, guitar)).; Time: (lesson: 7) 8 pm (potluck: dessert 10:00). Location: Falmouth Congregational Church (267 Falmouth Rd).; (Please bring clean non-street shoes.); Cost: $8 (Students : $6, Children: $4, under 5: free) — Sponsored by: Greater Portland Community Dance Series; For more information: (phone): (207) 725-9289; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Garrison, NY ~ Contra dance: — (Dance season over)—; Time: 7:30-10:00 pm. Location: St. Phillips Church (Rt 9D).; Cost: $9 ($ 4 kids and seniors); For more information: (phone): (845) 265-4011; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Oct-Jun). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Greenfield, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring George Marshall calling with music by Wild Asparagus (Ann Percival (piano, guitar), Becky Tracy (fiddle), David Cantieni (saxophone, flute, bombard, whistle), George Marshall (concertina, bodhran) and Stuart Kenney (bass)) plus Bill Tomczak (Clarinet, Saxophone, banjo-uke and dumbek).; Time: (lesson: 8) 8:30 pm. Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman St.).; Cost: $8; For more information: Email: ;; Web site: www.wildasparagus.com; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Hurley, NY ~ English Country Dance: Featuring Tom Amessé (from New York) calling.; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:00 pm. Location: Hurley Reformed Church (Main St.).; Cost: $8 — Sponsored by: HVCD; For more information: (phone): (845) 679-8587; Email: ;; Web site: www.hudsonvalleydance.org; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Medway, MA ~ Contra dance: — (Dance season over)—; Time: 7:30-10:30 pm. Location: Christ Episcopal Church (School St.).; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (508) 533-1259; Email: ;; Web site: www.contradancelinks.com/medway.html; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Sep-Jun). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
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 Saturday. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Montpelier, VT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Lausanne Allen calling with music by Dave Langford (fiddle and guitar) and Colin MacCafferty.; Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Capital City Grange; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Contradance Umbrella; For more information: (phone): 802-744-6163; Email: ;; Web site: www.contracopia.net/sites/montpelier; General Schedule: first, third & fifth Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
New Haven, CT ~ Contra dance: — (No dance on the holiday weekend)—; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:00 pm. Location: St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church (830 Whitney Ave).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: New Haven Country Dancers; For more information: (phone): (203) 776-1812; Email: ;; Web site: www.ctContra.com/nhcd; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Sep-Jul; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
New Haven, CT ~ Tango Dance: Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8-12:00 pm. Location: Medical Arts Building (362 Whitney Ave (at Lawrence)).; (Wear smooth soled shoes.); Cost: $10 — Sponsored by: Connecticut Argentine Tango Society (CATS); For more information: (phone): (203) 874-2102; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Norridgewock, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring John McIntire calling with music by North Star Sisters.; Time: 8:00-11:30 pm. Location: Norridgewock Grange (Rts 2 and 201a).; Cost: $5 — Sponsored by: Somerset Dance Society; For more information: (phone): (207) 587-4851, 566-7952, 568-7597; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Norwich, VT ~ Swing Dance: — (Dance season over)—; Time: (lesson: 8) 9:00 pm. Location: Tracy Hall (Church and Main).; (Please wear soft soled shoes.); Cost: $8; For more information: (phone): (603) 643-5341; Email: ;; Web site: www.uvswingdance.net/links.html; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Sep-Jun). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Peterborough, NH ~ Contra dance: Featuring Tod Whittemore (from Tucson) calling with music by Old New England (Bob McQuillen (piano, accordion), Deanna Stiles (flute and fiddle) and Jane Orzechowski (fiddle)).; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8-11:30 pm. Location: Town House; Cost: $7; For more information: (phone): (603) 525-3883, (603) 525-4432; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays (not aug; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Portland, ME ~ Ballroom Dance: Time: 8-12:00 pm. Location: Maine Ballroom Dance (Congress St.).; Cost: $7; For more information: (phone): (207) 773-0002; Email: ;; Web site: www.maineballroomdancing.com; General Schedule: Every Saturday. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Rocky Hill, CT ~ ballroom: For more information: (phone): (860) 563-2623; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Skowhegan, ME ~ Contra dance: Moved to Norridgewock
Tamworth, NH ~ Square & contra dance: Featuring music by Two Fiddles (Dudley Laufman (fiddle) and Jacqueline Laufman (fiddle)).; Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Town Hall; (Please wear soft-soled shoes.); Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Tamworth Outing Club; For more information: (phone): (603) 323-8023; Email:; General Schedule: Every Saturday (Jul-Aug). (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Williston, VT ~ Ballroom: Time: (lesson: 8) 8:30-11:00 pm. Location: Jazzercise Studio; For more information: (phone): (802) 862-2207; Email: ;; Web site: users.adelphia.net/~elabd/ballroom3.html; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)
Woods Hole, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Dan Pearl calling with music by Woods Hole Folk Orchestra (Ellie Armstrong, Jim Mavor, Jim Shaw, John Alden, Katharine Woodwell, Rich Armstrong and Richard Gregory-Allen).; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Woods Hole Community Hall (Water St.).; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (508) 548-6229, (800) 352-715; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004.)

Saturday, July 3, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

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