Regular dance schedules for one month

Saturday, September 4, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Note: Labor day weekend — be sure to double check before traveling to a dance!

Labor Day Weekend at Pinewoods (62^nd annual): Saturday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 7, 2004: Plymouth, MA; English and American dancing in the evening, daytime activities are camper-led.; Featuring: Bonnie & Dan Milner ~ Amy Cann ~ Graham Christian ~ Joyce Crouch ~ Dave Stryker ~ Deborah Gerstein ~ Jim Guinness ~ Vince O’Donnell ~ Norb Spencer ~ Marcie Van Cleave; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $170 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (781) 334 - 6784; (Email):; Web site: www.cds-boston.org/residential.html (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004)

Scottish Games (26^th annual): Saturday, September 4 - Sunday, September 5, 2004: Altamont , NY; Scottish dance, music, food spirits, games; Featuring: Brigadoons ~ Colin Grant Adams ~ Glengarry Bhoys ~ McKrells; Location: Altamont Fair Grounds; Cost: $12; Web site: www.scotgames.com (Last Updated on: 8/25/2004)

Blue Hill, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring Lisa Sieverts calling with music by Oakum Bay String Band (Bill Schubeck (fiddle, piano), George Fowler (fiddle), 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: 8/31/2004.)
Buckland, MA ~ Contra dance: Featuring Steve Howland calling with music by Stephen Bushway and friends.; Time: 8-11:00 pm. Location: Community Hall (Upper St.).; For more information: (phone): (413) 625-8636; Email: ;; Web site: www.rhubarbpie.net; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
Chaplin, CT ~ Contra dance: 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). (Unconfirmed for September)
Concord, MA ~ Contra, Square and Couples Dance: Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Carol Bittenson (fiddle), Debby Knight (piano, fiddle) and Walter Lenk (mandocello).; 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; Note: This is the last month until July). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
Falmouth, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring Nils Fredland (from Philadelphia) calling with music by Nat Hewitt (Fiddle) and Larry Unger (Guitar, banjo, bass).; 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: 8/31/2004.)
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), Stuart Kenney (bass)) plus Mark Hellenberg (percussion).; 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: 8/31/2004.)
Hurley, NY ~ English Country Dance: Featuring Patricia Evans 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: 8/31/2004.)
Medway, MA ~ Contra dance: 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) (Unconfirmed for September)
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: 8/31/2004.)
Montpelier, VT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Dan O’Connell calling with music by Paradocs.; 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: 8/31/2004.)
New Haven, CT ~ Contra dance: Featuring Ted Crane calling with music by Rambling Pitchfork .; 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). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
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: 8/31/2004.)
Norridgewock, ME ~ Contra dance: Featuring John McIntire calling with music by Yankee Soul Revue (Deborah Swart, Harry Richter, John Kuehne and Neal McNaughton ).; 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: 8/31/2004.)
Peterborough, NH ~ Contra dance: Featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with music by Susan Conger (Fiddle), Bob Mills (banjo, mandolin, guitar) and Susie Secco (Piano).; 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). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
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: 8/31/2004.)
Rocky Hill, CT ~ ballroom: Time: pm. Location: (767 Elm Street).; For more information: (phone): (860) 563-2623; Email:; General Schedule: first Saturdays. (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
Seekonk, MA ~ Cajun Dance: — (see 9/11)—; Time: (lesson: 7:30) 8:00 pm. Location: American Legion Post 311; Cost: $10; For more information: Email: ;; Web site: magnoliacajunband.com; General Schedule: first Saturdays (Sep-May). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
Skowhegan, ME ~ Contra dance: Moved to Norridgewock
South Amherst, MA ~ English Country Dance: Featuring Pamela Goddard leading with music by Ken Allen and Mary Lea (fiddle, viola).; 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: 8/31/2004.)
South Amherst, 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; Note: This is the last month until March). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
Tamworth, NH ~ Square & contra dance: 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; Note: This is the last month until July). (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004.)
West Kingston, RI ~ English Country Dance: Time: 7:30-10:30 pm. Location: Courthouse Center for the Arts, (3481 Kingstown Rd (Rt 138)).; Cost: $8; For more information: (phone): (401) 423-2284; Email: ;; Web site: www.jamestownri.com/ifdss; General Schedule: first, third & fifth Saturdays (Sep-Apr). (Unconfirmed for September)
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: 8/31/2004.)
Woods Hole, MA ~ Contra dance: 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. (Unconfirmed for September)

Saturday, September 4, 2004 _{NE Dance Listings © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

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