Dance Gypsy Listings for Week 2

Regularly scheduled Dances in the second week of each month

(These listings last updated on Mon, Sep 13, 2004 )

West Hartford, CT — International Folk Dance (Always on Sundays)

When: All Sundays, at 7-10:00. Location: Masonic Hall (11 South Main St.).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (860) 521-6440; Email: ;

Web site: www.alwaysonsunday.us ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 5 : (Confirmed); September 12 : Featuring Federica Calvino Prina teaching;; September 19 : (Confirmed); September 26 : (Confirmed); October 3 : (Confirmed); October 10 : (Confirmed); October 17 : (Confirmed); October 24 : (Confirmed); October 31 : (Confirmed)

South Amherst, MA — Paneurhythmy

When: all Sundays, at 8 am (spring equinox to fall equinox). Location: Mt Pollux.

Cost: $free

For more information: (phone): (413) 536-7547; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 5 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 12 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 19 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 26 — no dance — season over

Greenfield, MA — Irish Set Dance

When: second & fourth Sundays, at 3-6:00 (Oct-Mar). Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman Street).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (860) 688-3094; Email:

Kennebunk, ME — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Sundays, at 6-7:30. Location: Community House.

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (207) 967-3813

Tenants Harbor, ME — Balkan Folk Dance

— Sponsored by: Thomaston Balkan Dancers

When: all Sundays, at 5-7:00. Location: Thomaston Academy (42 Main St.).

For more information: (phone): (207) 372-8298[email has changed; new address not available]

Thomaston, ME — International Folk Dance

see Tenants Harbor

Concord, NH — English Country Dance

— Sponsored by: NH English Country

When: second Sundays, at 6:30-9:30 (Sep-Jun). Location: Presidential Oaks (Minot St., just off Pleasant St.).

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (603) 463-7771, (603) 934-2543 ; Email: ;

Web site: people.star.net/blw/dance/english.html

Future confirmed dances: September 12 : Featuring Marianne Taylor leading;; October 10 : Featuring Marianne Taylor leading;

Franconia, NH — International (Neskaya Circle Dance)

When: all Sundays, at 6-8. Location: Neskaya (1643 Profile Rd.).

Cost: $0-5

For more information: (phone): (603) 823-5828; Email: ;

Web site: www.neskaya.com

Future confirmed dances: September 5 : (Confirmed); September 12 : (Confirmed); September 19 : (Confirmed); September 26 : (Confirmed)

Albany, NY — Family dance

— Sponsored by: Hudson Mohawk Traditional Dances

When: second Sundays, at 4:00 (Nov-Mar). Location: St Teresa Social Center (New Scotland & Hollywood Ave.).

Cost: $donation

For more information: (phone): (518) 292-0133; Email: ;

Web site: www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/familydance.html

Albany, NY — Scottish Country Dance

(See Clifton Park)

Colonie, NY — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Hudson-Mohawk Traditional Dances

When: second & fourth Sundays, at 6-9:00 (May-Oct; Note: This is the last month until May). Location: Buhrmaster Barn (207 Old Niskayuna Road).

Cost: $8

For more information: Email: ;

Web site: www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/buhrmaster.html

Future confirmed dances: September 12 : Featuring Rich Futyma calling with music by Zillionaires;; September 26 : Featuring music by Ti’ Acadie;; October 10 : Featuring Kathryn Wedderburn, Peter Stix, Gail Griffith, Paul Rosenberg, and Rich Futyma calling with music by Bottom of the Bucket, Vonnie Estes' new band Gigue-a-Bit, Jane's Gang, Linda Baker, George Wilson, and members of The Flying Garbanzos ;; October 24 : (Confirmed)

Clifton Park, NY — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Sundays, at 6:30-9. Location: Newbitz House (85 Mann Blvd).

For more information: (phone): (518) 383-6580 [email has changed; new address not available]

Saratoga Springs, NY — Family dance

— Sponsored by: Hudson Mohawk Traditional Dances

When: second Sundays, at 4:00 (Nov-Mar). Location: St Teresa Social Center (New Scotland & Hollywood Ave.).

Cost: $donation

For more information: (phone): (518) 292-0133; Email: ;

Web site: www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/familydance.html

Albany, NY — Cajun & Zydeco

When: second & fourth Sundays, at 2:00. Location: Hanover Square (435 New Karner Rd).

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (518) 356-5544; Email:

Brattleboro, VT — Paneurhythmy

When: all Sundays, at 8 am (weather permitting) (Jun-Sep). Location: Living Memorial Park - near top.

Cost: $free

For more information: (phone): (802) 387-5276 ; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 5 : Featuring Rupa Cousins and Rachelle Rayer leading;; September 12 : Featuring Rupa Cousins and Rachelle Rayer leading;; September 19 : Featuring Rupa Cousins and Rachelle Rayer leading;; September 26 — no dance — season over

Norwich, VT — English Country Dance

— Sponsored by: Muskeg Music

When: second Sundays, at 1-4:00 (Oct-Dec). Location: Tracy Hall (Church and Main).

Cost: $7.50

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

Future confirmed dances: October 10 : Featuring David Millstone calling with music by Naomi Morse and Amy Cann;

Brattleboro, VT — Sacred Circle Dance

When: second Sundays, at 7-8:30 (sep-Jun). Location: Solar Hill (Western Ave.).

For more information: (phone): (802) 254-0339

Future confirmed dances: September 12 : Featuring Melamie Long leading;; October 10 : Featuring Melamie Long leading;

South Amherst, MA — English Country Dance

When: all Mondays, at 7-9:30 (Sep-Jun). Location: Munson Library.

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (413) 256-8260; Email: ;

Web site: www.amherstecd.org

Future confirmed dances: September 6 : Featuring Robin Hayden calling with music by Pat MacPherson, Bob Snope and Aldo Fabrizi;; September 13 : (actually in Whately) Featuring Robin Hayden calling with music by Joyce Crouch, Anna Patton and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins;; September 20 : Featuring Joyce Crouch and Robin Hayden calling with music by Roberta Sutter, Jessica Murrow and Mark Eisenberg;; September 27 : Featuring Robin Hayden calling with music by Karen Axelrod, Naomi Morse and lydia ievins;; October 4 : Featuring Graham Christian and Robin Hayden calling with music by Karen Axelrod, Earl Gaddis and Doug Creighton;; October 11 : Featuring Robin Hayden calling with music by Ken Allen, Doug Creighton and Andrea Larson Attanasio;; October 18 : Featuring Brad Foster calling with music by Pat MacPherson, Susan Conger and Lydia Ievins;; October 25 : Featuring Robin Hayden and Karen Axelrod, calling;

Whately, MA — English Country Dance

When: all Mondays, at 7-9:30. Location: Whately Dance Barn.

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (413) 256-8260; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 6 — no dance — see Amherst; September 20 — no dance — back in Amherst until next summer

Cambridge, MA — Scottish Country Dance

— Sponsored by: Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Moved to Medford

Belfast, ME — Scottish Country Dance (lessons)

— Sponsored by: Penobscot Bay Scottish Country Dancers

When: all Mondays, at 7:30-9:30. Location: American Legion Hall.

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (207) 469-3293; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 6 : (Confirmed); September 13 : (Confirmed); September 20 : (Confirmed); September 27 : (Confirmed); October 4 : (Confirmed); October 11 : (Confirmed); October 18 : (Confirmed); October 25 : (Confirmed)

Nelson, NH — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Monadnock Folklore Society

When: all Mondays, at 8:00. Location: Town Hall.

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (603) 827-3732; Email: ;

Web site: www.monadnockfolk.org/Nelson.html

Future confirmed dances: September 6 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat, Lloyd Carr and more;; September 13 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat, Lloyd Carr and more;; September 20 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat, Lloyd Carr and more;; September 27 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat, Lloyd Carr and more;; October 4 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat and LLoyd Carr;; October 11 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat and LLoyd Carr;; October 18 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat and LLoyd Carr;; October 25 : Featuring Don Primrose, Lisa Sieverts and Rich Hart calling with music by Harvey Tolman, Bob McQuillen, Roger Treat and LLoyd Carr;

Schenectady, NY — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Mondays, at 7:30. Location: Salvation Army.

For more information: (phone): (518) 377-8792

Great Barrington, MA — Folk Dancercise

When: all Tuesdays, at 7:15. Location: Hevreh of So. Berkshire (270 State Rd).

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (413) 528-2963; Email:

Brunswick, ME — International Folk Dance

When: second Tuesdays. Location: Cellar of Fitness (9 Cumberland St.).

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (207) 729-1555

Albany, NY — International Folk Dance

— Sponsored by: Albany Folk Dancers

When: all Tuesdays, at 7:45-10:00. Location: Jewish Community Center (340 Whitehall Road).

Cost: $4

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

Future confirmed dances: September 7 : (Confirmed); September 14 : (Confirmed); September 21 : (Confirmed); September 28 : (Confirmed); October 5 : (Confirmed); October 12 : (Confirmed); October 19 : (Confirmed); October 26 : (Confirmed)

Albany, NY — Irish Set Dance

When: all Tuesdays, at 7-10:00. Location: Albany Irtish Center (375 Ontario St).

Cost: $4

For more information: (phone): (518) 370-3700

Fairlee, VT — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Tuesdays, at 7-9 (Sep-June). Location: Town Hall.

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (603) 353-4647; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 7 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; September 14 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; September 21 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; September 28 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; October 5 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; October 12 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; October 19 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;; October 26 : Featuring Bill Tobin and Janice Neary leading;

Brattleboro, VT — Argentine Tango Dance

— Sponsored by: BrAATS (Brattleboro Area Argentine Tango Society)

When: all Tuesdays, at (7:15 & 8:30) 9:30-10:30+. Location: 74 Cotton Mill Hill (South Main St.).

Cost: $12

For more information: (phone): (802) 246-2224; Email: ;

Web site: www.BrAATS.org

Future confirmed dances: September 7 : Featuring Gene Eckhoff teaching;; September 14 : Featuring Gene Eckhoff teaching;; September 21 : Featuring Gene Eckhoff teaching;; September 28 : Featuring Gene Eckhoff teaching;

Middletown, CT — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Wednesdays, at 7:00 to 9:30. Location: First Church of Christ Congregational (190 Court St.).

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (860) 347-0278

Glastonbury, CT — Set & Ceili Dance

When: all Wednesdays, at 7-10:00. Location: Irish American Home Society (132 Commerce St.).

Cost: $free

Great Barrington, MA — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Wednesdays, at 7:30 (Sep-Jun). Location: Fitness Express.

For more information: (phone): (413) 528-4061, (413) 448-8621

Lenox, MA — Tango Dance

— Sponsored by: Tango Pulse

When: all Wednesdays, at (7:30) 9:30 - 10:30. Location: Community Center (First & Fenn St.).

Cost: $15; $10 just thelesson

For more information: (phone): (413) 637-2025; Email: ;

Web site: www.tangopulse.net

Future confirmed dances: September 1 : Featuring Jackie Wong teaching;; September 8 : Featuring Jackie Wong teaching;; September 15 : Featuring Jackie Wong teaching;; September 22 : Featuring Jackie Wong teaching;; September 29 : Featuring Jackie Wong teaching;

Great Barrington, MA — Ballroom

When: all Wednesdays, at 8:00. Location: Berkshire South Regional Community Center (15 Crissey Road).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (413) 528-2810; Email:

Thorndike, ME — English Country Dance

When: second Wednesdays, at 7-9:30. Location: Harvest Moon Grange (Rt 139).

Cost: $4

For more information: (phone): 568-7597; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 8 : Featuring Nancy Rosalie and John McIntire calling with music by Yankee Soul Revue;; October 13 : (Confirmed)

Nashua, NH — Scottish Country Dance

— Sponsored by: RSCDS, Boston Branch

When: first, second & third Wednesdays, at 7-9:00. Location: Church of the Good Shepherd, (214 Main St.).

Cost: $3

For more information: (phone): (603) 891-2331; Email: ;

Web site: homepage.mac.com/lonwright/NashuaSCD

Future confirmed dances: September 1 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;; September 8 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;; September 15 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;; October 6 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;; October 13 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;; October 20 : Featuring Loren Wright leading;

Franconia, NH — International

When: all Wednesdays, at 5:30-7:00. Location: Neskaya (1643 Profile Rd.).

Cost: $0-5

For more information: (phone): (603) 823-5828; Email: ;

Web site: www.neskaya.com

Future confirmed dances: September 1 : (Confirmed); September 8 : (Confirmed); September 15 : (Confirmed); September 22 : (Confirmed); September 29 : (Confirmed)

Londonderry, NH — Multi-cultural Circle Dancing

When: all Wednesdays. Location: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

For more information: (phone): (603) 434-2298; Email:

Albany, NY — Cajun & Zydeco

When: second & fourth Wednesdays, at 2:00. Location: Hibernian Hall (375 Ontario St.).

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (518) 356-5544; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 22 : (Confirmed)

Montreal, Que — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Wednesdays. Location: Westmount Park.

Burlington, VT — Israeli folk Dance

When: all Wednesdays, at 8 (mid Sep-Memorial day). Location: Ohavi Zedek (188 N. Prospect).

For more information: (phone): (802) 878-4823; Email:

Westminster, VT — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Wednesdays, at 7:30. Location: Westminster Institute (Rt 5).

For more information: (phone): (802) 463-3078, (603) 352-9371; (Email address withheld by request)

Brattleboro, VT — Paneurhythmy

When: all Wednesdays, at 8 am (weather permitting) (Jun-Sep). Location: Living Memorial Park - near top.

Cost: $free

For more information: (phone): (802) 387-5276 ; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 1 : Featuring Rupa Cousins leading;; September 8 : Featuring Rupa Cousins leading;; September 15 : Featuring Rupa Cousins leading;; September 22 — no dance — season over; September 29 — no dance — season over

Woodbridge, CT — Israeli Folk Dance

When: all Thursdays, at 7:30 (830)-10:45. Location: Jewish Community Center.

For more information: (phone): (203) 287-8788

Northampton, MA — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Thursdays, at 7:00 (Sep-May (not-xmas)). Location: 1st Churches (Main St.).

For more information: (phone): (413) 586-5476

Cambridge, MA — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: NEFFA

When: all Thursdays, at 8-11:00. Location: VFW Hall (688 Huron Ave.).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (508) 229-2854; Email: ;

Web site: www.neffa.org/Thurs.html ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 2 : Featuring Beth Molaro (from Asheville) calling with music by Rhythm Method String Band;; September 9 : Featuring Sue Rosen calling with music by Fish Family;; September 16 : Featuring Dan Pearl calling with music by Frank Ferrel, Peter Barnes and friends;; September 23 : Featuring Lisa Greenleaf calling with music by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Peter Siegel, Marko Packard and Stuart Kenney;; September 30 : Featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with music by Dark Carnival;; October 7 : Featuring Lisa Greenleaf calling with music by Big Bandemonium;; October 14 : Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Atlantic Crossing;; October 21 : Featuring Dan Pearl calling with music by Lift Ticket;; October 28 : Featuring George Marshall and Tim Van Egmond calling with music by Swallowtail;

Watertown, MA — Experienced International Folk Dance

— Sponsored by: Folk Arts Center of New England

When: all Thursdays, at 8-10:45. Location: First Parish of Watertown, (35 Church Street).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (781) 643-2386; Email: ;

Web site: www.facone.org

Future confirmed dances: September 2 : (Confirmed); September 9 : (Confirmed); September 16 : Featuring music by Tom Pixton and friends;; September 23 : (Confirmed); September 30 : (Confirmed)

Bar Harbor, ME — International Folk Dance

When: all Thursdays, at 7-9:00 (not on school holidays). Location: College of the Atlantic.

Cost: $1

For more information: (phone): (207) 288-3800; Email:

Rockland, ME — International Folk Dance

When: all Thursdays, at 6:30-8:30. Location: Recreation Center (Limerock Rd.).

Cost: $4

For more information: (phone): (207) 372-8298

East Concord, NH — International Folk Dance

When: all Thursdays, at 7:30-10:00. Location: Community Center.

For more information: (phone): (603) 746-3139

White Plains, NY — English Country Dance

— Sponsored by: Country Dancers of Westchester

When: all Thursdays, at 7:30-10:00 (Sep- May). Location: Church In The Highlands (Bryant & Grandview Avenues).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (914) 693-5577; Email: ;

Web site: www.geocities.com/cdwestchester

Future confirmed dances: September 16 : Featuring music by Leah Barkan, George Davis, Sue Polansky and Stewart Dean;; September 23 : Featuring music by Leah Barkan, George Davis, Sue Polansky and Stewart Dean;; September 30 : Featuring music by Leah Barkan, George Davis, Sue Polansky and Stewart Dean;

Amherst, MA — International Folk Dance

— Sponsored by: Amherst International Folkdancing

When: all Fridays, at 7:30-10:00. Location: Bangs Community Center (Boltwood Walk).

For more information: (phone): (413) 323-6330; Email: ;

Web site: www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~a87m000/folkdance ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 3 : Featuring music by Panharmonium;; September 10 : (Confirmed); September 17 : (Confirmed); September 24 : (Confirmed); October 1 : Featuring music by Panharmonium;; October 8 : (Confirmed); October 15 : (Confirmed); October 22 : (Confirmed); October 29 : (Confirmed)

Greenfield, MA — Contra & Scandinavian Dance

When: second, fourth & fifth Fridays, at scandi: 7:30; Contra: 8-12:00 (year round). 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 ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Corey DiMario, Peter Siegel and David Kaynor;; September 24 : Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Greenfield Dance Band;; October 8 : Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Greenfield Dance Band;; October 22 : Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Greenfield Dance Band;; October 29 : Featuring David Kaynor calling with music by Greenfield Dance Band;

Lenox, MA — Tango Milonga

— Sponsored by: Tango Pulse

When: second Fridays, at (8) 9-1:00. Location: Seven Hills Inn (Plunkett St. ).

Cost: $10

For more information: (phone): (413) 637-2025; Email: ;

Web site: www.tangopulse.net

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : (Confirmed)

Hadley, MA — Lindy Hop

— Sponsored by: UMass Lindy Hop Society

When: second & fourth Fridays, at (8) 9-11:00. Location: Gervais School of Performing Arts (Rt 9).

Cost: $5; $2 (lesson)

For more information: Email: ;

Web site: www.crazylegs.org

Lewiston, ME — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Free Will Folk Society

When: second Fridays, at 8-11:30 (Sep-May). Location: Chase Hall, Bates College.

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (207) 782-0386; Email: ;

Web site: www.waketheneighbors.com/events.html

Future confirmed dances: October 8 : Featuring music by Wake the Neighbors plus and;

Keene, NH — Scottish Country Dance

When: second & fourth Fridays, at 7:30. Location: Unitarian Church (69 Washington St.).

Cost: $free

For more information: (phone): (603) 352-3237 ; Email:

Manchester, NH — Contra dance

When: second Fridays, at (7:30) 8:00-11:00. Location: Manchester Unitarian Church (669 Union St.).

Cost: $6

For more information: (phone): (603) 529-1586 ; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : Featuring Byron Ricker calling with music by Sylvia Miskoe and friends;; October 8 : Featuring Dave Bateman calling with music by Ryan Thomson and friends;

Greenland, NH — Scottish Country Dance

When: all Fridays, at 8-10:00. Location: Greenland Community Parish House (Route 151).

For more information: (phone): (603) 773-9795

Merrimack, NH — Ballroom, Latin, and Swing

When: all Fridays, at 3-6:00. Location: Paper Moon Dance Center (515 Daniel Webster Highway ).

Cost: $10

For more information: (phone): (603) 429-1100; Email: ;

Web site: www.papermoondance.com

Future confirmed dances: September 3 : (Confirmed); September 10 : (Confirmed); September 17 : (Confirmed); September 24 : (Confirmed)

Albany, NY — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Eighth Step

When: second & fifth Fridays, at 8-11:15 (Sep-Jun). Location: First Lutheran Church (181 Western Ave.).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (518) 489-9066 (518) 292-0133; Email: ;

Web site: www.eighthstep.com

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : Featuring Melanie Axel-Lute (from NJ) calling;; October 8 : Featuring Bill Olson calling with music by Ti’ Acadie;; October 29 : (Confirmed)

Schenectady, NY — International Folk Dance

When: all Fridays, at 8:30-11:00. Location: YWCA (44 Washington Ave.).

Cost: $5

For more information: (phone): (518) 785-1812; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 3 : (Confirmed); September 10 : (Confirmed); September 17 : (Confirmed); September 24 : (Confirmed)

Pickett’s Corners, NY — English Country Dance (Step Lively)

— Sponsored by: Hill and Hollow Music

When: second & fourth Fridays, at 7:30-9:30 (Sep-May). Location: Saranac Elementary School (State Route 3, west of Plattsburgh, NY).

Cost: $donation

For more information: Email: ;

Web site: www.hillandhollowmusic.com

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : (actually in Plattsburgh) Featuring Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot calling with music by Waickman Family plus Bruce Kokernot;; September 24 : Featuring Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot calling with music by Waickman Family plus Bruce Kokernot;; October 1 : Featuring Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot calling with music by Waickman Family plus Bruce Kokernot;; October 29 : Featuring Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot calling with music by Waickman Family plus Bruce Kokernot;

Burlington, VT — Swing Dance

When: second Fridays, at 8. Location: Champlain Club.

Cost: $5

For more information: Email:

Cornwall, VT — Scottish Country Dance

— Sponsored by: Middlebury Scottish Dancers

When: second & fourth Fridays, at 7-9 (Sep-Jun). Location: Town Hall (Rts. 30 & 74).

Cost: $2

For more information: (phone): (802) 897-2572; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : (Confirmed); September 17 : (Confirmed); October 1 : (Confirmed); October 15 : (Confirmed)

Burlington, VT — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Queen City Contras

When: second Fridays, at (7:45) 8:00 (Sep-Jun). Location: St. Anthony’s Hall (Flynn St.).

Cost: $7 ($5 for students and seniors)

For more information: (phone): (802) 496-2523; Email: ;

Web site: www.contracopia.net/sites/qcc ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 10 : Featuring Chrissy Fowler calling with music by Bibelot;; October 8 : Featuring music by Atlantic Crossing;

Greenwich, CT — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Round Hill Country Dances

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11 (not Aug). Location: Community House (397 Round Hill Road).

Cost: $9

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

Web site: www.roundhill.net

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Ridge Kennedy (from Washington) calling with music by Fiddleheads;; October 9 : Featuring Bill Olson calling with music by Ti’ Acadie;

Killingly, CT — Square Dance

When: second Saturdays. Location: Grange (Rt 101).

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

Wethersfield, CT — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Hartford Community Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11pm. Location: American Legion Post (275 Main St.).

Cost: $8

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

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Steve Holland calling with music by Celtic Knots;; October 9 : Featuring Jim Gregory calling with music by Fiddleheads;

Mystic, CT — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Mystic Contra Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11:00 (Sep-May). Location: IOOF Hall (19 Cottrell Street).

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Ralph Sweet calling with music by White Squall;; October 9 : Featuring Christine Hale calling with music by Wild Goose Nation;

South Amherst, MA — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 7:30. Location: Munson Library.

Cost: $8

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

Future confirmed dances: October 9 : Featuring Jim Fownes calling with music by Flying Garbanzos;

Goshen, MA — Eastern Style Square Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8:00 (Oct-May). Location: Town Hall.

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

Future confirmed dances: October 9 : Featuring Ralph Sweet calling;

Greenfield, MA — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: TopHill Music

When: second & fourth Saturdays, at 8-11:30. Location: Guiding Star Grange (401 Chapman St.).

Cost: $8 ($6 students)

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

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

Worcester, MA — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at (7:30) 8 (Sep-May). Location: Wesley United Methodist Church (114 Main St).

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

For more information: Email: ;

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Tim Van Egmond calling with music by Rambling Pitchfork;; October 9 : Featuring Bill Fisher calling with music by Wingnuts;

Hadley, MA — Tango Milonga

When: second Saturdays, at (8) 9-12:00. Location: East Street Studios (East St).

Cost: $10

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

Pittsfield, MA — Ballroom Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 7:30-11 (jan-may). Location: South Congregational Church (110 South Street).

Cost: $9

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

Web site: www.danceberkshires.com

Future confirmed dances: October 9 : (Confirmed)

Cotuit, MA — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11:00. Location: Freedom Hall (Main St.).

Cost: $6

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

South Amherst, MA — Paneurhythmy

When: all Saturdays, at 8 am (spring equinox to fall equinox). Location: Mt Pollux.

Cost: $free

For more information: (phone): (413) 536-7547; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 4 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 11 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 18 : Featuring Ernestina Staleva leading;; September 25 — no dance — season over

Watertown, MA — Swing

— Sponsored by: Boston Swing Dance Network

When: second Saturdays, at 9-12:00 (Sep-Jun). Location: St James Armenian Church (465 Mt. Auburn St.).

Cost: $13

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

Web site: www.bostonswingdance.com

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed); October 9 : (Confirmed)

Brookline, MA — Tango Milanga

When: second Saturdays, at (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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed)

Orono, ME — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8:00-11:30 (Sep-May). Location: Keith Anderson Community House (Bennoch Road).

Cost: $6

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed); October 9 : (Confirmed)

Winter Harbor, ME — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8:00 (Mar-Dec). Location: Hammond Hall (Main St.).

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

North Yarmouth, ME — Family Dance

— Sponsored by: Southern Maine Folk Association

When: second Saturdays, at 6-7:30 (Sep-June). Location: Wescustogo Hall.

Cost: $2

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Kathryn Larson calling;

West Farmington, ME — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at (7:30) 8-11:00. Location: Farmington Grange (Bridge Street (Rt. 43)).

Cost: $5

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

Web site: www.starleft.org

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Cynthia Phinney calling with music by Kennebec Highlands String Band;; October 9 : Featuring John McIntire calling with music by Franklin County Fiddlers;

Bangor, ME — Contra dance

(see Orono)

Belfast, ME — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8:00-11:30. Location: First Church Parish Hall (8 Court St.).

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

Portland, ME — Ballroom Dance

When: all Saturdays, at 8-12:00. Location: Maine Ballroom Dance (Congress St.).

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (207) 773-0002; Email: ;

Web site: www.maineballroomdancing.com

Future confirmed dances: September 4 : (Confirmed); September 11 : (Confirmed); September 18 : (Confirmed); September 25 : (Confirmed); October 2 : (Confirmed); October 9 : (Confirmed); October 16 : (Confirmed); October 23 : (Confirmed); October 30 : (Confirmed)

North Yarmouth, ME — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Southern Maine Folk Association

When: second Saturdays, at 8:30-12:00. Location: Wescustogo Hall.

Cost: $8

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring John McIntire calling with music by Contrapuntal Iguanas;; October 9 : Featuring Lisa Sieverts calling with music by Heathen Creek;

Francestown, NH — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11:00. Location: Town Hall.

Cost: $6

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Frank Woodward calling with music by Allan Block, Art Bryan and Damaris Rohsenow;; October 9 : Featuring Frank Woodward calling;

Gilmanton, NH — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11:00 (Sep-Jun). Location: Academy Building (town Offices).

Cost: $6

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

Keene, NH — Ballroom, Swing and Latin Dance

When: second Saturdays, at (7:30) 8:30 (Oct-Jun). Location: Moving Co (76 Railroad St).

Cost: $7

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

Web site: www.moco.org

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Richard Clough spinning;; October 9 : Featuring Richard Clough spinning;

Portsmouth, NH — Ballroom Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8-11:00. Location: Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio.

For more information: (phone): (603) 433-2009; Email: ;

Web site: portsmouthballroomdancestudio.com

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed); October 9 : (Confirmed)

Tamworth, NH — Square & contra dance

— Sponsored by: Tamworth Outing Club

When: all Saturdays, at 8:00 (Jul-Aug). Location: Town Hall.

Cost: $7

For more information: (phone): (603) 323-8023; Email:

Future confirmed dances: September 4 : (Confirmed); September 11 — no dance — season over

Merrimack, NH — Ballroom, Latin, and Swing

When: all Saturdays, at 8-11:00. Location: Paper Moon Dance Center (515 Daniel Webster Highway ).

Cost: $10

For more information: (phone): (603) 429-1100; Email: ;

Web site: www.papermoondance.com

Future confirmed dances: September 4 : (Confirmed); September 11 : (Confirmed); September 18 : (Confirmed); September 25 : (Confirmed)

Schenectady, NY — Scandinavian Dance

— Sponsored by: Capital Scandia

When: second & fourth Saturdays, at 7:30-10:30 (Aug-Jun). Location: YWCA (44 Washington Ave.).

Cost: $5

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed); September 25 — no dance —; October 9 : (Confirmed); October 23 — no dance —

Woodstock, NY — Contra dance

— Sponsored by: Friends of Fiddle and Dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8. Location: Community Center (Rock City Rd.).

Cost: $8

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

Web site: www.ashokan.org ~ (Cancellation info)

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Peter Blue calling with music by George Wilson and Selma Kaplan;; October 9 : Featuring Ted Crane calling with music by JAY UNGAR and MOLLY MASON;

Schenectady, NY — Ballroom Dance

When: second & fourth Saturdays, at 8. Location: Eileen’s Dance Studio (1020 Barrett Street).

Cost: $5

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : (Confirmed); September 25 : (Confirmed)

Norwich, VT — Contra dance

When: second Saturdays, at 8:00 (Sep-Jun). Location: Tracy Hall (Church and Main).

Cost: $7

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

Future confirmed dances: September 11 : Featuring Andy Davis calling with music by Northern Spy;; October 9 : Featuring David Millstone calling with music by Northern Spy;

This page last reformatted on Tue, Jun 15, 2004

The Dance Gypsy’s

Regularly scheduled Dances in the second week of each month