Workshops and Lessons
Building English Skills and Community Through Singing
ONLINEResearch has proven that communal singing can promote well-being, and what happens when we add language learning as an integral part of the process? The Bridges ESOL Chorus, a collaboration between Boston's Back Bay Chorale and Boston Public Library's program for adult English learners, brings together singers on a weekly basis from all over the world. […]
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome dance to live music by Cindy Harris and Amarilis with caller Anders Weinstein. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation
Asheville Community Square Dance
Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesAll dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be a flatfoot lesson, waltzes, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring food or support a local food truck! What: Asheville Community Square […]
Just For Fun – Country Dance Kalamazoo
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIt’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance! Suggested admission between $5-$20
English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Skandia Lodge & Hall 2031 E Villa St., Pasadena, CA, United StatesWhether 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, […]
28th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, VA, United StatesFeaturing Playing with Fyre George Paul (keyboard) Rob Zisette (fiddle), and Steve Kemble (percussion) with calling by Bob Isaacs
Call of the Loon—12th Annual Contra Dance Weekend
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFeaturing Calling from Seth Tepfer and Steve Pike and Music from Dam Beavers and Contratopia! $135 Registration January 1 – February 28, 2025 $145 Late registration after February 28, 2025 Student/youth discounts and limited half-price work scholarships are available. Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited, so if you would […]
Nordic Social Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSecond Sunday of the Month 6:00–6:45 pm Instruction 7:00–8:00 pm Social Dance 8:00–8:10 pm Group Mixer 8:10–8:50 pm Social Dance 8:50–9:00 pm Group Långdans Cost: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) In Nordic Social Dance, you will learn and review the dances of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and […]
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome dance to live music by Snappin' Bug Stringband with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation
English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Skandia Lodge & Hall 2031 E Villa St., Pasadena, CA, United StatesWhether 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, […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.