Saturday, June 12, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Whately Assembly (annual) (ball is full with 18 people on waiting list.!)

Saturday, June 12, 2004: Whately, MA

Formal Dress English

Featuring: Karen Axelrod ~ Dave Langford ~ Gene Murrow ~ Chris Rua

Note: Advance registration required. Period or formal dress suggested.

Time: 2:00 review; potluck; 7:00 dance

Location: Richard & Flora’s Whately Dance Barn

Cost: $25

For more information: (phone): (413) 665-0484; (Email):

Web site: www.whatelydancebarn.com (Last Updated on: 5/29/2004)

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Cape Cod Norwegian Dance

Saturday, June 12, 2004: Orleans, MA

public to accompany Hardanger fiddle retreat

Featuring: Bård-Vegard Bjørhusdal

Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Orleans Scout Hut/Legion Post 309

Cost: $10

For more information: (phone): (508) 255-9022 (Email): (Last Updated on: 6/2/2004)

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Amherst (South), MA ~ Contra dance

Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Munson Library

(soft-soled shoes.)

Cost: $8

For more information: (phone): (413) 259-2003; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for June)

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: 6/1/2004.)

Arlington, MA ~ Balkan Folk Dance

Featuring music by Zdravets (Chaya Bromberg (voice), David Skidmore (tupan, dumbek, kaval, clarinet, voice), Dean Brown (tambura, guitar, voice, dumbek, drums, bass), Dick Forsyth (voice), Kristin Lewis (voice), Martha Forsyth (voice), Pat Iverson (voice), Patrick Yacono (clarinet, gaide, kaval, voice), Ralph Iverson (gadulka, tambura, kaval, saz, violin, voice) and Tev Stevig (guitar, cumbus, saz, oud, tambura, and acoustic bass)).

Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Church of our Savior (21 Marathon St.).

Cost: $5 — Sponsored by: Zdravets Music Ensamble

For more information: (phone): (617) 964-2003; Email: ;

Web site: www.zdravets.com

General Schedule: various Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Belfast, ME ~ Contra dance

Featuring music by Small Craft Advisory (Petra Hall, Phyllis Buchanan, Richard Silver and Shana Hanson ).

Time: 8:00-11:30 pm. Location: First Church Parish Hall (8 Court St.).

For more information: (phone): (207) 568-3860

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for June)

Brookline, MA ~ Tango Milanga

Time: (lesson: 8) 9-2:00 am. Location: Community Center for the Arts (14 Green St.).

Cost: $15

For more information: (phone): (617) 393-3772;

Web site: www.bluetango.org

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Concord, MA ~ New England Squares & Contra Dance

— celebrating Walter Lob’s contributions—

Featuring Tony Saletan calling with music by Concord Country Dance Band (Cal Howard (piano, bass) and Walter Lob (fiddle)) plus Vince O’Donnell (fiddle).

Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Scout House (74 Walden St.).

Cost: $8

For more information: (phone): (617)964-8189; Email: ;

Web site: secondsaturday.homestead.com

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Oct-Jun; Note: This is the last month until October). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Cotuit, MA ~ Contra dance

Featuring John Alden calling with music by Steppin’ Out (from Oakland) .

Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Freedom Hall (Main St.).

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (508) 563-6750[email has changed; new address not available]

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Farmington (West), ME ~ Contra dance

Featuring François Neville calling with music by Frigate (Fred White (guitar, percussion), Glen Loper (mandolin, banjo) and Steve Muise (fiddle, guitar)).

Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8-11:00 pm. Location: Farmington Grange (Bridge Street (Rt. 43)).

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (207) 397-2241; Email: ;

Web site: www.starleft.org

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Francestown, NH ~ Contra dance

Featuring Frank Woodward calling with music by Lissa Schneckenburger (fiddle) and Bruce Rosen (piano).

Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Town Hall

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (603) 487-2480, (603) 547-2955; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Gilmanton, NH ~ Contra dance

Featuring Dave Harvey calling with music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (fiddle) and Mike Orsillo.

Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Academy Building (town Offices)

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (603) 267-7227

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-Jun; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Goshen, MA ~ Eastern Style Square Dance

— (Dance season over)—

Featuring Ralph Sweet calling.

Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Town Hall

For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7176; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Oct-May). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Greenfield, MA ~ Contra dance

Time: 8-11:30 pm. Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman St.).

Cost: $8 ($6 students) — Sponsored by: TopHill Music

For more information: (phone): (413) 773-1671; Email: ;

Web site: www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html

General Schedule: second & fourth Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for June)

Greenwich, CT ~ Contra dance

— Annula Potluck—

Featuring Kathryn Wedderburn calling with music by Einstein’s Little Homunculus (Carol Laliberté (pennywhistles, low D whistle, recorder, soprano saxophone), Paul Crook (mandolin, guitar, bass, accordion), Rob Rudin (bodhran, bones, dumbek, washboard, trap drums), Sue Gedutis (pennywhistles, alto and baritone saxophones, flute) and Tich Cownie (fiddle)).

Time: 8-11 pm. Location: Community House (397 Round Hill Road).

Cost: $9 — Sponsored by: Round Hill Country Dances

For more information: (phone): (914) 244-7248; Email: ;

Web site: www.roundhill.net

General Schedule: second Saturdays (not Aug). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Hadley, MA ~ Tango Milonga

Time: (lesson: 8) 9-12:00 pm. Location: East Street Studios (East St).

Cost: $10

For more information: (phone): (413) 584-7099; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for June)

Jamaica Plain, MA ~ Gender Free Contra dance

— Gay Pride Dance—

Featuring Dean Allemang calling with music by Rhythm Method String Band (Cathy Mason (Fiddle), Dedo Norris (bass), Erica Weiss (guitar ), Larry Unger (Guitar, banjo, bass) and Paul Boyd (fiddle)).

Time: 7:30-11:00 pm. Location: 1st Church of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian-Universalist) (Corner of Centre and Eliot Streets).

Cost: $8 — Sponsored by: Boston Gay and Lesbian Contra Dancers

For more information: (phone): (617) 288-0622 or (617) 469-4732; (Email address withheld by request);

Web site: www.lcfd.org/jp

General Schedule: second & fourth Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Keene, NH ~ Ballroom, Swing and Latin Dance

Featuring music by Richard Clough.

Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:30 pm. Location: Moving Co (76 Railroad St).

(Indoor shoes required..)

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (603) 357-2100; Email: ;

Web site: www.moco.org

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Oct-Jun; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Killingly, CT ~ Square Dance

Featuring Bob Livingston calling with music by Barbara’s Band.

For more information: (phone): (860) 774-5865

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for June)

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: 6/1/2004.)

Mystic, CT ~ Contra dance

— (Dance season over)—

Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: katrinabercaw@pop.mail.yahoo.com (Cottrell St.).

— Sponsored by: Mystic Contra Dance

For more information: (phone): (860) 536-2994, 437-8826; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-May). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Norwich, VT ~ Contra dance

Featuring David Millstone calling with music by Northern Spy (Alan Graham (guitar), Andy Stewart (fiddle), Bill Shepard (fiddle), Carol Compton (keyboard, accordion, and recorder), Mary Jo Slattery (guitar), Rachel Clark (flute), Rick Barrows (mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo) and Thal Aylward (fiddle)).

Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Tracy Hall (Church and Main).

(Please wear soft soled shoes.)

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (603) 448-2950; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-Jun; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Orono, ME ~ Contra dance

— (Dance season over)—

Time: 8:00-11:30 pm. Location: Keith Anderson Community House (Bennoch Road).

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (207) 866-3126; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-May). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Pittsfield, MA ~ Ballroom Dance

— (Dance season over)—

Time: 7:30-11 pm. Location: South Congregational Church (110 South Street).

Cost: $9

For more information: (phone): (413) 442-5297; Email: ;

Web site: www.danceberkshires.com/

General Schedule: second Saturdays (jan-may). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

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: 6/1/2004.)

Schenectady, NY ~ Ballroom Dance

Time: 8 pm. Location: Eileen’s Dance Studio (1020 Barrett Street).

(recorded music.)

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (518) 869-7086; Email:

General Schedule: second & fourth Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Schenectady, NY ~ Scandinavian Dance

— Season Finale—

Time: (lesson: 7 Norwegian Springar) 7:30-10:30 pm. Location: YWCA (44 Washington Ave.).

(Clean, leather soled shoes with low heels strongly recommended. .)

Cost: $5 — Sponsored by: Capital Scandia

For more information: (phone): (518) 489-7996; Email:

General Schedule: second & fourth Saturdays (Aug-Jun; Note: This is the last month until August). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Watertown, MA ~ Swing

Featuring music by Love Dogs.

Time: 9-12:00 pm. Location: St James Armenian Church (465 Mt. Auburn St.).

Cost: $13 — Sponsored by: Boston Swing Dance Network

For more information: (phone): (617) 924-6603;

Web site: www.bostonswingdance.com

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-Jun; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Wethersfield, CT ~ Contra dance

Featuring Ralph Sweet calling with music by Dogtown (Becky Miller (fiddle, piano), Norb Spencer (accordion) and Tom Randall (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano)).

Time: 8-11pm pm. Location: American Legion Post (275 Main St.).

Cost: $8 — Sponsored by: Hartford Community Dance

For more information: (phone): (860) 233-6603; Email: ;

Web site: www.geocities.com/h_c_d/#contra

General Schedule: second Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Winter Harbor, ME ~ Contra dance

Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Hammond Hall (Main St.).

For more information: (phone): (207) 461-6631; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Mar-Dec). (Unconfirmed for June)

Woodstock, NY ~ Contra dance

Featuring Peter Stix calling with music by Bluebell & Susie (Barbara Lubell (fiddle), Peter Blue (percussion, accordion) and Susie Deane-Miller (piano, guitar)).

Time: 8 pm. Location: Community Center (Rock City Rd.).

Cost: $8 — Sponsored by: Friends of Fiddle & Dance

For more information: (phone): (800) 292-0905, 845-246-2121; Email: ;

Web site: www.ashokan.org

General Schedule: second Saturdays. ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Worcester, MA ~ Contra dance

Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Polymorphous String Band (Dick Hyland (Guitar, Mandolin), Jon Weinberg (Hammered Dulcimer, guitar), Lois Somers (Fiddle) and Lyn Paul (Bass)).

Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8 pm. Location: Wesley United Methodist Church (114 Main St).

(Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.)

Cost: $7 (students $6; children free)

For more information: Email: ;

Web site: hometown.aol.com/dancingstonefarm/myhomepage

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-May; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Yarmouth (North), ME ~ 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)).

Time: 8:30-12:00 pm (potluck: 7:30). Location: Wescustogo Hall

Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Southern Maine Folk Association

For more information: (phone): (207) 865-9014; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays. ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

Yarmouth (North), ME ~ Family Dance

Featuring Kathryn Larson calling with music by Mere Mortals (Glen Loper (mandolin, banjo), Jeff Raymond (guitar), Maggie Robinson (fiddle) and Rod Pervier (guitar, bass)) plus Jeff Raymond (guitar) and Maggie Robinson (fiddle).

Time: 6-7:30 pm (potluck: 7:30). Location: Wescustogo Hall

Cost: $2 — Sponsored by: Southern Maine Folk Association

For more information: (phone): 207 712-2837; Email:

General Schedule: second Saturdays (Sep-June; Note: This is the last month until September). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 6/1/2004.)

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