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English Country Dance
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6 events,
Symmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […] 
English Country Dance at the Young Ladies' Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information. Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $30 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk […]
$5 – $30
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Get whisked away to the year 1815 and dance in Jane Austen's footsteps. Caller: Laura Beraha Music: Recorded Music of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Purcell, Handel & Traditional Tunes Food: SEATED TEA provided from 3:30 to 4:30pm: Homemade Scones, Cucumber Sandwiches, quinoa-broccoli-cheddar bites, & other nibbles provided. Donations of snacks gratefully appreciated. Fancy place settings admired. […]
$20
HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming.
$10
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. […]
$3 – $15
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3 events,
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This is an open dance group. No experience, special dress or partner needed. Every Monday we dance the dances from Jane Austen period to those being written today. We dance at the United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. Lesson at 6:00 pm. Dance from 6:30 - 8:30. Live music by Hoggetowne […]
$10
The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.
$5
All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.
$10
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3 events,
Symmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, Symmetry's Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for […]
Free
We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.
$8
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Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. Members $15, Non-members $20
$15 – $20
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5 events,
English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:15 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. 
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
$10 – $20
Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first […]
$2
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have […]
$8 – $17
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We meet almost every Wednesday evening. We learn traditional and historic dances, old and new, and get a chance to practice them. There’s a big celebratory dance with live music at the end of the season with smaller ones through the year. No dance experience is necessary. Bring a friend, or just yourself. Wear comfortable, […]
$10
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1 event,
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.
$2
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4 events,
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.
$10
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: [email protected]
$10.00
Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke's Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We're […]
$5
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email [email protected] Sliding scale: $7 - $20.
$7 – $20
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5 events,
Our 6th annual Winter Folk Dance Festival in the Sun at the Hotel Alay, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain (overlooking the World Famous Marina and just 15 minutes from Malaga Airport) Ten glorious days and nights of music, song, English folk dancing, including contra, square, Playford, and of course a ceilidh evening, plus tutorials and […]
TECDA is hosting a January Monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday January 24, 2026 2:30 – 5:30 pm, Cathy Campbell calling. Musicians: Daev Clysdale, Dorothy de Val Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. Preregistration at [email protected], but walk-ins are welcome. Suggested donation $25.00 (or PWYC). This can be paid by […]
$25
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English country dances 1600 to present with beautiful live music by Fourpence. Instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary; we will change partners. Dance with grace and a quiet energy. $8 adults, $5 students.
$5 – $8
Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)
$15
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9 events,
The winter 2025 series of ECD runs on the fourth Sunday of the month from September to April. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 1:15. Caller: Jill Delaney Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin Cost $15, sliding […]
$12 – $20
Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!
Symmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […] 
Our dances are on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, always with live music and friendly dancers. No partner needed - come alone or with a friend! Introduction for newcomers at 1:50 pm. In the summer, we enjoy ice cream during the break. Our Fabulous Callers: Alex Deis-Lauby Dorothy Cummings Daniel Popowich Helen […]
$20.00
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6 events,
Sevier Park Community Center. Parking and entrance to the building are at 3021 Lealand Lane. Note: Sevier Park Community Center is closed on Government Holidays. If in doubt, call 615-862-8466 (Park Office) to check. We welcome experienced and beginning dancers. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners. Cost: free. No registration is required. Please sign […]
Free
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This is an open dance group. No experience, special dress or partner needed. Every Monday we dance the dances from Jane Austen period to those being written today. We dance at the United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. Lesson at 6:00 pm. Dance from 6:30 - 8:30. Live music by Hoggetowne […]
$10
The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.
$5
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Join us for our weekly Monday English country dance. All levels welcome on regular Mondays, but first-time dancers should arrive at 7:15pm for an intro session. We dance more challenging dances in the second half of the evening. Check our calendar for special events (live music!) or facility closures. Please sign in upon arrival; entry […]
$5
All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.
$10
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4 events,
Symmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, Symmetry's Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for […]
Free
We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.
$8
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. Pay $10 at the door, […]
$10
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6 events,
English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:15 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition.
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
$10 – $20
Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first […]
$2
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have […]
$8 – $17
–
We meet almost every Wednesday evening. We learn traditional and historic dances, old and new, and get a chance to practice them. There’s a big celebratory dance with live music at the end of the season with smaller ones through the year. No dance experience is necessary. Bring a friend, or just yourself. Wear comfortable, […]
$10
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2 events,
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.
$2
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3 events,
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: [email protected]
$10.00
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email [email protected] Sliding scale: $7 - $20.
$7 – $20
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3 events,
This event has been postponed. New date to be announced. Make plans now to join us for our annual Mid-Winter Day of English Country Dance! The afternoon and evening will be full of beautiful dances called by Anna Claire Camp to live music by The Mountain Laurels (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, & Daniel Charlton) with […]
$10 – $25
English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don't need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible […] |
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira