Country Dance & Song Society

Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
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, and Tuesday dances with a variety of U.K. and U.S. callers, Symmetry also offers a monthly evening dance on the first Thursday. Current caller is Dan Gillespie from the D.C. area, but other guest callers are possible. Dances are slightly adapted for online presentation. More info and the link to join the dances are available on the Symmetry ECD website.

John Kelly & Friends
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London)
We’re delighted to welcome the powerhouse that is John Kelly to the Live to Your Living Room stage for an evening of passionate music, activism, and laughter.
John will be accompanied by his band, a group of talented musicians who are sure to make this a night to remember.
What to expect: John’s gigs can be summarised in one word: connection.
John creates community and a shared sense of togetherness through his music, which will make you smile from ear-to-ear, uplift you, and leave you wanting more.
About the artist
John Kelly is a singer-songwriter and activist, fighting for equality, inclusion, and human rights. Identifying strongly as a disabled person, John uses his bespoke guitar, the Kellycaster, when he plays live.
As well as firing crowds up at protests, John has collaborated with The Blockheads, sung at the 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, and toured with the Extraordinary Bodies circus company.
John is a party, isn’t he? He knows how to hold the audience in the palm of his hands and get everyone cheering. He’s happiness, that man – Tom Besford, Manchester Folk Festival
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates
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 online presentation. Symmetry enjoys live music at least twice a month from the versatile U.K. duo Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer. More info and the link to join the dances are available on the Symmetry ECD website.

Contra Callers’ Corner
2026-05-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-09 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Contra Callers’ Corner is a series of free monthly Zoom calls for contra callers of all levels. It’s a place to ask questions, network, and address hot topics from your local dance community in a safe space. Hosted by Seth Tepfer and a different featured guest each month, the sessions are free and open to everyone (registration required).
