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October 2004 _{Festival Planner © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Tamburitza Extravaganza (annual)

Thursday, September 30 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Harrisburg, PA

Featuring: Adriatic Braca ~ Becari of St. Louis ~ Continental Strings ~ Dunav of Chicago ~ Jerry Grcevich Tamburitza Orchestra ~ Jorgovan ~ Orchestra Selo ~ Orkestar Boduli ~ Orkestar Junaci ~ Orkestar Zabava ~ Otrov ~ Radost ~ Sarena ~ Seoski Lopovi ~ Sinovi of Chicago ~ Sviraj ~ T-Rroma ~ Tamburitza ~ Tillie Klaich’s Balkan Serenaders ~ Tomicic Brothers ~ Trubaduri ~ Veseli ~ Yeseta Brothers

Location: Hilton Harrisburg & Towers

For more information: (phone): (717) 787-4134; (Email):

Web site: www.tamburitza.org (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004)

Adirondack Dance Weekend (9^th annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Lake George, NY

Contras & Squares, Swing & Lindy Hop, English Country, Waltzes

Featuring: Airdance ~ Alan Thomson’s Little Big Band ~ Kathy Anderson ~ Beverwyck String Band ~ Karen Meyers ~ David Kaynor ~ Spare Parts ~ Peter Stix

Location: Silver Bay YMCA Camp

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

Web site: www.danceflurry.org/hmtd/silverbay.html (Last Updated on: 8/25/2004)

Dance Vortex (9^th annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Mentone, AL

One hot weekend of Cajun, Zydeco, Swing & Waltz Dancing & Music.

Featuring: Atlanta Swamp Opera Plus! ~ Elise Witt & Mick Kinney ~ Rosie Ledet ~ Wing & a Prayer ~ Zydeco Playboys Basin Brothers ~ Zydeco T

Location: Camp Riverview

For more information: (phone): (352)Ê472-7762; (Email):

Web site: www.DanceVortex.com (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004)

Hamilton Fall Ball (annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Hamilton, Ont

Contra Square, english waltz

Featuring: Flapjack

Location: Christ Church

Cost: $35

For more information: (phone): (905) 628-0091; (Email):

Web site: www.hwcn.org/link/jig (Last Updated on: 9/7/2004)

Lady of the Lake Fall Music and Dance Weekend (24^th annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Lake Coeur D’Alene, ID

Contras and Salsa, music workshops, callers workshop, singing workshop

Featuring: Bob Childs ~ Kevin Carr ~ Robert Cromartie

Location: Camp N-Sid-Sen

Cost: $140 (Camp pricing — Friday dinner-Sun. brkfst)

For more information: (phone): (509) 838-2160; (Email):

Web site: www.ladyofthelake.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Minnesota Country Dance Weekend (annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: St. Paul, MN

Featuring: Bob Colerain ~ Brad Foster ~ Mary Colerain ~ Peter Colerain

For more information: (phone): (612) 823-5082; (Email):

Web site: www.gbronline.com/dancefolks (Last Updated on: 8/13/2004)

Roberson Folk Dance Weekend (39^th annual)

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3, 2004: Binghamton, PA

Serbian, English Country and New England Contras

Featuring: Bozena Marek ~ Jacek Marek ~ Maurice Perez

Location: Scotts Resort at Oquaga Lake

For more information: (phone): (607) 762-7305 (Email): (Last Updated on: 8/15/2004)

Strafford Ball (10^th annual)

Saturday, October 2, 2004: South Strafford, VT

Dress-up ball featuring best-beloved Playford style dances

Featuring: Bare Necessities

Time: 1pm-4pm, 8pm-11:30pm

Cost: $25 (probably)

For more information: (Email):

Web site: engineering.dartmouth.edu/%7Ecgl/ball (Last Updated on: 8/13/2004)

Fiddle and Dance Jamboree (annual)

Friday, October 8 - Saturday, October 9, 2004: Mountain View, AR

Clogging, buck dancing, Irish, Scottish, English, contras, squares, more. Instruction, demos.

Location: Ozark Folk Ctr

For more information: (phone): (800) 264-3655; (Email):

Web site: www.arkansascountrydance.org (Last Updated on: 8/13/2004)

Folk Project Fall Festival (annual)

Friday, October 8 - Sunday, October 10, 2004: Sussex County, NJ

small, intimate festival--250 attendees maximum ~ 2 evening contra dances and 3 dance workshops

Featuring: Artisan ~ Dave Kleiner & Liz Pagan ~ Gary Paul Hermus ~ Heidi Muller ~ Les Barker ~ Mark Schaffer ~ Wild Asparagus

Note: advance registration required

Location: (by reservation only)

For more information: (phone): (609) 426-9064; (Email):

Web site: www.folkproject.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Heritage Dance Festival (21^st annual)

Friday, October 8 - Sunday, October 10, 2004: (near) Philadelphia, PA

Contras, Squares, English Country, Swing, International, Clogging, more. Ethnic food

Location: Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School

For more information: (phone): (610) 676-0123; (Email):

Web site: www.heritagedancefestival.com (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)

Hungarian Folk Fest (26^th annual)

Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11, 2004: Vancouver, BC

Performances, exhibits, food, drink, a market (piac) and the traditional táncház, plus workshops in dance, music and folk-art.

Featuring: Forrás

For more information: (Email):

Web site: www.wchfdf.homestead.com (Last Updated on: 9/10/2004)

Oktoberfest International Dance Weekend (44^th annual)

Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11, 2004: Fairlee, VT

Featuring: David Millstone ~ Lee Otterholt

Location: Hulburt Outdoor Centers

For more information: (phone): (781) 662-7475; (Email):

Web site: www.facone.org (Last Updated on: 9/8/2004)

Savannah Folk Music Festival (15^th annual)

Friday, October 8 - Sunday, October 10, 2004: Savannah, GA

Location: City Market and Forsyth Park

For more information: (phone): (912) 651-6417;

Web site: www.ci.savannah.ga.us/cityweb/CulturalAffairsWeb.nsf (Last Updated on: 7/1/2004)

Weekend Whirligig

Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11, 2004: Hopewell Junction, NY

Mostly English Country Dance weekend

Featuring: Bare Necessities ~ Philippe Callens ~ Dan Beerbohm ~ Flying Romanos ~ Sharon Green ~ Barbara Greenberg ~ Bruce Hamilton ~ Fried Herman ~ Karen Geer ~ Gary Roodman ~ Paul Ross ~ Cynthia Shaw

Note: Advance registration required.

Location: Circle Lodge

For more information: (phone): (212) 864-8271; (Email):

Web site: www.cdny.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

World Music and Dance Camp (annual)

Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11, 2004: Plymouth, MA

Featuring: Ari Langer ~ Beth Cohen ~ Brenna Mac Crimmon ~ Paul Brown ~ Christo Tiktapanidis ~ Dan Auvil ~ Edessa & Ziyia ~ George Chittendon ~ Christos Govetas ~ Joe Graziosi ~ Atanas Kolarovski ~ Steve Kotansky ~ Lise Liepman ~ Ahmet Lüleci ~ Ventzi Sotirov

Location: Camp Bournedale

Cost: $315 (room and board )

For more information: (phone): (617) 232-4140; (Email):

Web site: www.worldcamp.us (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Pourarler (8^th annual)

Thursday, October 14 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Dodgeville, WI

Dance teacher weekend for those who teach in schools, communities.

Location: Creative Dance Center

For more information: (phone): (206) 329-4134; (Email):

Web site: www.cdss.org (Last Updated on: 9/8/2004)

BACDS Fall Dance Weekend (annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Aptos, CA

a family-friendly multi-tradition camp, features eclectic mix of dance, music, and singing workshops.

Featuring: A Joyful Noise ~ Michael Cicone ~ Rodney Miller ~ Elvie Miller ~ David Millstone ~ Marko Packard ~ Sylvia Herold

Location: Monte Toyon

Cost: $195 (Camp pricing — includes 5 meals, day and evening programs )

For more information: (phone): (650) 365-2913; (Email):

Web site: www.bacds.org/camps (Last Updated on: 9/13/2004)

Charlottesville Fall Dance Festival (28^th annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Charlottesville, VA

Featuring: Gaye Fifer ~ Flapjack ~ Free State Ramblers ~ Tom Hinds ~ Cis Hinkle ~ Zing Kings

Location: Walker Middle School

For more information: (phone): (540) 6720-6247 ; (Email):

Web site: www.contracorners.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Frankie Manning Lindy Hop Weekend (3^rd annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Syracuse, NY

There will be a strong track for true beginning Swing/Lindy dancers as well as challenging classes for more advanced dancers.

Featuring: Frankie Manning

For more information: (phone): (315) 471-1289; (Email):

Web site: DanceDanceDanceSyracuse.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

FSGW Getaway (40^th annual)

Friday, October 15 - Monday, October 18, 2004: Havre Le Grace, MD

Location: Ramblewood

For more information: (phone): (301) 587-2286; (E-mail address withheld by request);

Web site: www.fsgw.org (Last Updated on: 8/1/2004)

Lake Eden Fall Arts Festival (19^th annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Black Mountain, NC

Artists representing many cultures ; 3 days of concerts, dances, workshops, healing arts, poetry featuring a national poetry SLAM, folk art fair, juried handcraft show, outdoor adventures, and family events in a spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain setting.

Featuring: Acoustic Syndicate ~ Afro-Blu featuring ~ Bernie Worrell & The WOO Warriors ~ Billy Joe Shaver ~ Billy Jonas ~ Blacks Unlimited ~ Corey Harris & Darrell Rose ~ Donna the Buffalo ~ Enter The Haggis ~ Fairport Convention ~ Georgia Sea Island Singers ~ Jon Dee Holeman ~ Magic of African Rhythms ~ Open Road Bluegrass Band ~ Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group ~ Thomas Mapfumo ~ Wild Asparagus

Location: Camp Rockmont

Cost: $Day tickets $18 -$35. Weekend Camping Passes $74-120,

For more information: (phone): (828) 68-MUSIC; (Email):

Web site: www.theLEAF.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Looking Glass Festival (annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Lansing, MI

Contra dance

Featuring: Lisa Greenleaf ~ Latter Day Lizards

Location: to be determined

Cost: $55

For more information: (Email):

Web site: my.voyager.net/~bonhanno (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Phylla Mae Fall Fest (7^th annual)

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2004: Morrisville, NY

Contra

Featuring: Great Bear Trio ~ Groovemongers ~ John Krumm ~ Up South

Location: Madison Hall

Cost: $32 (in advance)

For more information: (phone): (315) 472-0576; (Email):

Web site: www.syracusecountrydancers.org (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004)

Fall Ball (9^th annual)

Saturday, October 16, 2004: Peterborough, NH

Contra

Featuring: Atlantic Crossing ~ David Kaynor ~ Lift Ticket ~ Rick Mohr ~ Moving Violations ~ Rachel Nevitt ~ Old New England ~ Steve Zakon-Anderson

Time: 12 noon-12 pm

Location: Town House

Cost: $16

For more information: (phone): (603) 525-3883 (Email): (Last Updated on: 9/10/2004)

Southern California Playford Ball (The Rose Ball) (annual)

Saturday, October 16, 2004: Long Beach, CA

Featuring: Ben Rotenberg ~ Festivity

Note: Pre-registration required.

Location: the Bethany Lutheran Church

Cost: $30

For more information: (phone): (310) 793-7499; (Email):

Web site: www.geocities.com/sbecd (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

October Old-time week (annual)

Sunday, October 17 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Elkins, WV

Featuring: Bobby Taylor ~ Dave Bing ~ Doug Van Gundy ~ Pam Lund ~ Paul Gartner

Location: Augusta Herutage Center, Davis & Elkins College

Cost: $345 (Camp pricing)

For more information: (phone): (304) 637-1306; (Email):

Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

American Linde Hop Championships (7^th annual)

Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Stamford, CT

classes, dance contests, dance parties

Featuring: Bill Borgida ~ Jason Christodoulou ~ David Graybill ~ Erik Robison ~ Harlem Blues Jazz Band ~ Jenn Salvadori ~ Julee Mertz ~ Justin Zillman ~ Paul Tillotson Love Trio ~ Skye Humphries ~ Sylvia Sykes ~ Sylvia Skylar

Location: Sheraton Stamford Hotel

Cost: $92-109

For more information: (phone): (800) 647-9464; (Email):

Web site: artspectrum.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

MagnoliaFest (annual)

Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Live Oak, FL

For more information: (phone): (904) 249-7990; (Email):

Web site: www.magmusic.com (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)

Autumn Leaves International Dance Workshop (21^st annual)

Friday, October 22 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Nashville, TN

Featuring: Nicolaas Hilferink

Location: Joe C Davis YMCA Center

For more information: (Email):

Web site: www.nifddance.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Fiddlers’ Reunion

Friday, October 22 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Elkins, WV

Old-time Appalachian dance and music. Friday night dance, Saturday music performances, jam sessions, youth concert, clogging contest, & Sunday morning gospel sing.

Location: Augusta Heritage Center

For more information: (phone): (304) 647-1209; (Email):

Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)

Wannadance Uptown (annual)

Friday, October 22 - Sunday, October 24, 2004: Seattle, WA

Contras, old-time squares, & couples dance

Featuring: Lisa Greenleaf ~ Joseph Pimentel

Location: Mountaineers Hall

For more information: (phone): (206)784-3477; (Email):

Web site: www.wannadance.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Catoctin Mountain fall Weekend (13^th annual)

Sunday, October 24 - Tuesday, October 26, 2004: Thurmont, MD

Location: Catoctin Mountain National Park. Camp Misty Mount

For more information: (Email):

Web site: www.bfms.org (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)

Camp Hess Kramer Institute Weekend (20^th annual)

Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31, 2004: Malibu, CA

Croation dance and workshop

Time: 10:30 am-midnight

Location: Westchester Senior center

Cost: $25

For more information: (phone): (310) 202-6166 ; (Email):

Web site: us.geocities.com/FDFedSouthInc (Last Updated on: 8/31/2004)

Fall Fiddle and Dance Festival

Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31, 2004: Dodgeville, WI

gammeldans and polskor and more

Location: Folklore Village

Cost: $45 before Aug 31/$55 after Aug 31

For more information: (phone): (608) 924-4000; (Email):

Web site: www.folklorevillage.org (Last Updated on: 6/16/2004)

Folk School Fall Dance Weekend (9^th annual)

Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31, 2004: Brasstown, NC

Weekend of contras, squares, English country dancing, singing, Halloween dance and more

Featuring: Bob Dalsemer ~ John Devine ~ Daron Douglas ~ Steve Hickman ~ Atossa Kramer ~ David Millstone

Location: John C. Campbell Folk School

Cost: $130 (tuition only)

For more information: (phone): (800) 365-5724; (Email):

Web site: www.folkschool.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Sole Fest (annual)

Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31, 2004: Springfield, MO

Dances. Concert. Workshops. Parties. Savory Comestibles, Sunday brunch

Featuring: Frakes ~ Stringdancer

Location: SMSU campus, McDonald Arena

For more information: (phone): (417) 865-3830; (Email):

Web site: www.springfieldcontra.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Gypsy Moon Ball (20^th annual)

Saturday, October 30 - Sunday, October 31, 2004: Indianapolis, IN

Featuring: Kathy Anderson ~ Becky Hill

Location: Camp Belzer

Cost: $35

For more information: (phone): (317) 373-3631; (Email):

Web site: www.indycontra.org/Dances/Gypsy_Moon_Ball (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)

Rum and Onions (25^th annual)

Saturday, October 30, 2004: Princeton, NJ

Halloween contra dance with pot luck and Grand March/Costume parade

Featuring: Cis Hinkle ~ Rum & Onions Band

Time: 2:30 - 11:00

Location: Princeton High School

For more information: (phone): (609) 683-7956; (Email):

Web site: www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd (Last Updated on: 8/13/2004)

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