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SUMMARY:Octagon Barn Dance Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the uniquely beautiful setting of the Knox Octagonal Barn for a delightful evening of community and dancing to live music by Tamarac!!   \n\n\n\nFun\, simple dances from the U.S. and around the World. For every age and ability.  \n\n\n\nAll dances will be taught by caller Paul Rosenberg. Circles\, contras\, squares. Partner and non-partner dances. \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, no partner or experience needed. \n\n\n\nSuggested donations: Adults – $5 – $10; Children $2Download the flyer here.  Masks are optional \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz.  This is an affiliate event of the DanceFlurry Organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections from Altamont: Take Rte 146 out Maple Ave. Turn left at stop sign and follow Rte. 1463+ miles. At Town Garage and Township Tavern (past Quay Rd)\, turn left into the wide intersection\, then immediately right\, onto Co. Rte. 262 (Middle Rd) . Follow Middle Rd through two stop signs (Knox Cave Rd\, and Beebe Rd). Barn is the solo building on the left\, just past Beebe Rd.For GPS:  Knox Octagon Barn\, 588 Middle Road\, Delanson\, NY 12053.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/octagon-barn-dance-social_5-2-26/
LOCATION:Knox Octagon Barn\, 588 Middle Road\, Delanson\, NY\, 12053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-8-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:* At the Williamstown location * \n\n\n\nFern Bradley calling \n\n\n\nAdmission is pay-as-you-can:  $5 – $15\, or barter equivalent\, suggested.  \n\n\n\nAs a community dance in a small college town\, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into the ever-changing tradition of New England contra dance.  Contra dancing is the contemporary face of a living tradition; some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed. Some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed; all are good fun and a pleasurable occasion for meeting and interacting with people both new and familiar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:15 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCovid Policy: Masks are optional\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\,  Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/. \n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included\, you can subscribe here. \n\n\n\n\nMay 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.\n\n\n\nJune 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth\, homegrown callers.\n\n\n\nJuly 11th: North Adams\n\n\n\nAugust 8th: North Adams\n\n\n\nSeptember 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms\, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.\n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis\, Laurie Indenbaum\, Mary Cay Brass)\n\n\n\nNovember 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.\n\n\n\nDecember 12th: Williamstown.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit www.northberkshiredance.org\, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/\,  or contact doonemackay@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/north-berkshire-community-dance_5-9-26/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Williamstown MA\, 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-29-26-2/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-29-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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