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The NorthEast Squeeze-In
Wisdom House 229 E. Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT, United StatesThe NorthEast Squeeze-In is a yearly gathering of free-reed players and their partners—not a festival, not a tutorial camp, but a laid-back music-filled weekend organized and led by volunteers who play concertina, button accordion, piano accordion, and the like. Our participants range from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. We offer each other workshops (at which […]
Bulgarika Dance Party
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBulgarika brings the very best of Bulgarian folk music tradition for your enjoyment! Tapestry Folkdance Center welcomes Bulgarika back to Minneapolis on their 2023 tour. Bulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. The band is led by Donka Koleva (vocalist) and Nikolay Kolev (gadulka, a fiddle), award-winning performers from the Folk Music Conservatories in Bulgaria. The Kolev's […]
Open Band eXperience, Sunday Workshop (Richmond, VA)
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, VA, United StatesMusic: Open Band eXperience Bring your instrument(s) for a short workshop led by band leader Steve Suhring, followed by open playing for the afternoon contra dance. Workshop starts at 1:30pm, Dance from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Email Steve for more info: sfsuhring@hotmail.com
Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend (Mask, Vaccination Optional)
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Indoor Event
- Playing Music
- Square Dance
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Come dance to the music of Supertrad and Stomp Rocket with callers Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith, and guest caller Michael Karchar. All are welcome. This is a mask-optional and vaccine-optional dance. While dancing, we will have a mask-required line if enough people show up who are interested. Details and registration will be forthcoming on our […]
Head for the Hills
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Vaccine Required
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song in the Poconos (PA), sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers.
Fall Frolick, the 2023 BACDS Fall Dance Weekend
The Bishop's Ranch 5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA, United StatesJoin us for two days and nights of English Country dancing, singing, and workshops aplenty at The Bishop's Ranch in beautiful Sonoma County (Healdsburg, CA) wine country. Featuring callers Dan Blim, Kalia Kliban, and Bridget Whitehead with music by Patti Cobb, Alex Cumming, Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Caroline McCaskey, Rebecca King, and more! Space is […]
“Lifting Tunes Off the Page:” A Workshop with The Oakstone Trio
Blackwell Hall, Weston Library Broad Street, Oxford, United KingdomThe Oakstone Trio will first explain and demonstrate their approach to taking a Playford tune and bringing it to life. For the second half of the workshop, there will be an opportunity to develop another Playford tune together. Workshop attendees are equally welcome to play or just listen: any instruments welcome. The ability to either […]
“Playing Playford” Tune Session with Matthew Coatsworth
Blackwell Hall, Weston Library Broad Street, Oxford, United KingdomJoin Matthew Coatsworth to play tunes from John Playford's The Dancing Master. All instruments welcome. Please note: seating is limited and will only be available for those with pre-booked tickets. We expect this event to be very popular. At times access to Blackwell Hall may be controlled to enable all visitors to enjoy the event. Performer […]
Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend, Minneapolis, MN
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSave the Date—Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon, featuring Stringrays, Northern Aire, Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! A fabulous line-up of talent, an active schedule, many dancing opportunities, and a weekend of fun—check back for the full schedule and registration. Coming soon!