Regular dance schedules for one month

Saturday, May 15, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Albany, NY ~ Ballroom Dance: Time: 7:30-10:30 pm. Location: Lorraine-Michaels Dance Centre; Cost: $5; For more information: (phone): (518)-459-2623; Email: ;; Web site: www.lorrainemichaelsdance.com; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for May)
Albany, NY ~ Irish Set Dance: Featuring Ron Bruschi teaching.; Time: 7-10:00 pm. Location: Albany Irtish Center (375 Ontario St).; Cost: $4; For more information: (phone): (518) 370-3700; General Schedule: Every day. (Unconfirmed for May)
Amherst (South), MA ~ English Country Dance: Featuring Joanna Reiner (from Philadelphia) calling with music by Pleasures of the Town (Doug Creighton (flute, melodeon) and Joyce Crouch (piano)) plus Jessica Murrow (oboe).; Time: 8-11 pm. Location: Munson Library (South Amherst Common).; (clean, soft soled shoes required.); Cost: $7 ($6 students) — Sponsored by: Pleasures of the Town; For more information: (phone): (413) 549-4123; Email: ;; Web site: www.amherstecd.org; General Schedule: third Saturdays (year round). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
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: 5/3/2004.)
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. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
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: 5/3/2004.)
Bowdoinham, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring Bill Olson calling with music by Scrod Pudding (Bill Olson (bass), Eric Weest Johnson (guitar), Greg Anderson (hammered dulcimer), Jim Joseph (accordion, banjo, mandolin, percussion) and Pam Weeks (Fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer)).; Time: 8:30-12:00 pm. Location: Town Hall (School Street).; Cost: $7; For more information: (phone): (207) 666-3090; Email: ;; Web site: www.bates.edu/~ganderso/bowdoinham.html; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Branford, CT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Nils Fredland (from Philadelphia) calling with music by Celtic Knots.; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8-11:00 pm. Location: Community Center (46 Church St.).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: New Haven Country Dancers; For more information: (phone): (203) 776-1812; Email: ;; Web site: www.ctContra.com/nhcd; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-Jul). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Brattleboro, VT ~ Tango Milonga: Time: 9-1:00 pm. Location: Cotton Mill Hill (off South Main St.).; (no experience or partner necessary.); Cost: $$10 dance — Sponsored by: Brattleboro Area Argentine Tango Society; For more information: (phone): (603) 357-9919; Email: ;; Web site: www.BrAATS.org; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Clarendon (N.), VT ~ Contra dance: Moved to rutland
Colchester, VT ~ Ballroom Dance: Time: (lesson: 7) 8:30 pm. Location: Elley-Long Building (Fort Ethan Allen, Route 15 ).; Cost: $12 — Sponsored by: USABDA; For more information: (phone): (802) 863-9609; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Concord, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Beth Parkes calling with music by Jim Guinness (flute, sax) and friends.; Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Scout House (74 Walden St.).; Cost: $8; For more information: (phone): (978) 667-7459; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Oct-Jun). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Concord (East), NH ~ Contra dance: Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Becky Tracy (fiddle) and friends.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Community Center (18 Eastman St.).; Cost: $5; For more information: (phone): (603)225-4917; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-Jun). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Greenfield, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring George Marshall and Tim Van Egmond calling with music by Swallowtail (David Cantieni (saxophone, flute, bombard, whistle), George Marshall (concertina, bodhran), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin), Tim Van Egmond (hammered dulcimer, spoons) and Timm Triplet (piano)).; Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman St.).; Cost: $8; For more information: (phone): (413) 774-2830; Email: ;; Web site: www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Lenox, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Steve Howland calling with music by Flying Garbanzos (Anthony Pisano (guitar, mandolin, accordion), Dale Ott (bass), Eric Buddington (fiddle, wooden flute) and Josh Pisano (percussion)).; Time: (lesson: 8:00) 8:30-11:30 pm. Location: Community Center (65 Walker St.).; Cost: $7; For more information: (phone): (413) 243-6515; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
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: 5/3/2004.)
Milford, NY ~ Contra dance: Featuring Bob Nicholson (from Syracuse) calling with music by All the Essentials (Erik House (fiddle) and Kathy Shimberg (piano)).; Time: 8-11 pm. Location: Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center (Rte. 28, midway between Oneonta & Cooperstown).; (Carpooling possible: Call (607)-432-3084, 432-4860, or 829-8358..); Cost: $6 (12-18: $2) — Sponsored by: Upper Susquehanna Contradance (formerly Oneonta Contradance); For more information: (phone): (607)-432-6620; Email: ;; Web site: mysite.verizon.net/elbugel; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Montpelier, VT ~ Contra dance: Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Spare Parts (Bill Matthiessen (piano) and Liz Stell (flute)).; 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: 5/3/2004.)
Montreal, Que ~ Quebecois Danse: — (Dance season over); Featuring Veronique Papillon-Sauvageau and Yaëlle Azoulay calling with music by .; Time: 8:30-11:00 pm. Location: (2275 rue Saint-Joseph).; Cost: $12 (Can); For more information: (phone): (514)273-0880; Email: ;; Web site: www.spdtq.qc.ca; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-Apr). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Nashua, NH ~ Ballroom Dance: Time: 6:45) 7:30-11:30 pm. Location: Parish of the Resurrection (449 Broad St.).; For more information: (phone): (603) -471-0636; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Fall-May; Note: This is the last month until September). (Unconfirmed for May)
Northampton, MA ~ Swing Dance: Featuring music by Driving Sideways.; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:30-11:30 pm. Location: Center for the arts (Sullivan Sq Building).; Cost: $12 — Sponsored by: Hooked on Swing Society; For more information: (phone): (413) 247-9396; Email: ;; Web site: www.HookedOnSwing.org; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-Jun). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Northampton, MA ~ Gender free Contra dance: Featuring Chris Ricciotti calling with music by Linda Henry (Piano), Shirley White (fiddle) and friends.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Northeast American Dance Studio (Fitzwilly’s Building, 25 Main St,).; (Please bring soft-soled non-street shoes to protect the wooden dance floor.); Cost: $7-10 — Sponsored by: (affiliated with) Lavender Country & Folk Dancers & Country Song & Dance Society; For more information: (phone): (413) 527-5211; Email: ;; Web site: www.lcfd.org/westma; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Oct-May; Note: This is the last month until October). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Northboro, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Christine Hale 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: 7:45) 8:00 pm. Location: First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (978) 365-3883; Email: ;; Web site: www.JonWeinberg.com/northboro; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-May; Note: This is the last month until September). ~ (Cancellation info) (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)

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: 5/3/2004.)
Poughkeepsie, NY ~ Contra & International Folk Dance: Featuring Will Brearley leading with music by Jane’s Gang (Alan Bradbury (accordion and bass), Allan Carr and Jane Rothfield (fiddle)).; Time: 7: International; 8: Contra pm. Location: Arlington Reformed church (Rt. 44/55E).; Cost: $2/8 — Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Community Dances; For more information: (phone): (845) 473-7050; Email: ;; Web site: www.hudsonvalleydance.org; General Schedule: third & fifth Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Royalton Village, VT ~ Traditional Contra dance: — (Dance season over); Featuring music by Ed Larkin Dancers.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Royalton Academy (RT 14).; Cost: $5 — Sponsored by: Ed Larkin Dancers; For more information: (phone): (802) 433-1283 ; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Jan-Apr). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Rutland, VT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Chip Hedler calling with music by Cold River Band.; Time: 8:00 pm. Location: Unitarian Church (117 West St.).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Rutland Folk Arts Society; For more information: (phone): (802) 492-3116; Email: ;; Web site: members.aol.com/coldriverband/rfas/; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-May; Note: This is the last month until September). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Sandwich (East), MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Linda Leslie calling with music by Amy Larkin (fiddle) and Jonathan Larkin.; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (508) 563-6934; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Saratoga Springs, NY ~ Contra dance: Featuring music by John Kirk (fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Trish Miller (banjo, guitar) and friends.; Time: 8-11 pm. Location: Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (122 Regent St.).; ($7.); Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: Hudson-Mohawk Traditional Dances of Saratoga; For more information: (phone): (518)885-4430; Email: ;; Web site: www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/saratogacontra.html; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-Jun). (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Sheffield, MA ~ Tango Milonga: Time: 8-1:00 am. Location: Christ Church Dance Hall (R t 7).; Cost: $10 — Sponsored by: Berkshire Tango Society; For more information: Email: ;; Web site: www.berkshiretango.com; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Stonington, CT ~ English Country Dance: Featuring Peggy Vermilya calling with music by Peter Corbridge.; Time: 7:30-10:30 pm (potluck: soup and salad at 10:30). Location: Stonington Grange (Pequot Trail (Rt 234)).; (Soft soled shoes requested.); Cost: $10 — Sponsored by: English Country Dance of Greater Mystic; For more information: (phone): (860) 535-3623; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays (Sep-May; Note: This is the last month until October). (Unconfirmed for May)
Trenton, ME ~ Contra dance: Time: 8:30 pm. Location: Grange Hall ((just S. of Hancock County Airport entrance on Rte. 3).; Cost: $6; For more information: (phone): (207) 667-0260; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for May)
Walpole, NH ~ Contra dance: Featuring Peter Amidon calling with music by Lift Ticket (Rex Blazer (Fiddle) and Seth Houston (piano, guitar)).; Time: (lesson: 7:00) 7:30-11:00 pm. Location: Hastings House (Union St., behind the Unitarian Church).; Cost: $8 ($6students); For more information: (phone): (802) 257-0182; Email:; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 5/3/2004.)
Woodstock, NY ~ English Country Dance: Time: 2:30-5:30 pm. Location: Community Center (Rock City Rd.).; Cost: $7 — Sponsored by: English Country Dancers of Woodstock; For more information: (phone): (845) 567-0857, (845) 744-5824; General Schedule: third Saturdays. (Unconfirmed for May)

Saturday, May 15, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

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