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October 2019
Clifton Park Contra Dance
An evening of contras, circles, squares and waltzes. In the community spirit of American contra dance, this series will feature talented local callers and musicians. Live music. All dances taught (except waltzes). No need to bring your own partner. Note: please wear sneakers or other shoes with clean, soft soles and non-marking heels (preferably not worn outdoors). Hours: 7:00-10:00 PM Free instruction session for beginners at 6:40 PM Admission: $11 Adults, $10 DFO members and seniors (65+), $9 YMCA members,…
Find out more »November 2019
Albany Contradances!
ALBANY CONTRADANCES ! Easy to do. No partner needed. All dances taught Live, lively Celtic-based music Contradance Basics taught at 7:45 Dancing from 8 pm to 11 pm. Held at the Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, in Albany. (One block from confluence of Western and Madison), in Albany. Admission: $12 (general admission), $11 DFO members, $8 (students with ID) Friday, October 11 Lake Effect (Matt Sloboda, Chuck Abell, Rowan Wolf) with caller Sarah Van Norstrand Friday, Nov 8…
Find out more »Contrafest!
Special Weekend November 8-9 with the Organic Family Band and caller Bob Isaacs Albany Contra Fest will bring The Organic Family Band to Albany for three dances, all with SUPERB caller Bob Isaacs. Bob is well-known in the Capital District (and nationally), having called at the Albany dance many times. The Organic Family Band, a four-some from Baltimore, played the very late-night session of the Brattleboro Dawn Dance in September. It is great music, and coming to Albany! The Contra…
Find out more »Contrafest!
Special Weekend November 8-9 with the Organic Family Band and caller Bob Isaacs Albany Contra Fest will bring The Organic Family Band to Albany for three dances, all with SUPERB caller Bob Isaacs. Bob is well-known in the Capital District (and nationally), having called at the Albany dance many times. The Organic Family Band, a four-some from Baltimore, played the very late-night session of the Brattleboro Dawn Dance in September. It is great music, and coming to Albany! The Contra…
Find out more »Hubbard Hall Community Contra Dances
Hubbard Hall Community Contra Dances Saturday, October 5 Saturday, November 9, 2019 5 pm to 7 pm with Potluck dinner to follow Community dances feature traditional New England style folk dancing that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, with no previous dance experience required. Dances are free and open to the public; donations for Hubbard Hall programs gratefully accepted Calling by Fern Bradley and music by the Hubbard Hall Tune Jam Band Location: Freight Depot building at the…
Find out more »North Berkshire Dance
Dances are held on the second Saturdays of the month and include contras and squares all done to great live music. The sessions are open to beginners, families, and life-long dancers! All dances are taught and no partner is required. Come alone or bring a friend or two. October 12th, Sarah VanNostrand, caller, music by David Kaynor, Tony Pisano, and Becky Hollingsworth November 9th, caller Will Mentor, music by Marko Packard and friends December 14th, caller Tony Parkes, music by…
Find out more »Contrafest!
Special Weekend November 8-9 with the Organic Family Band and caller Bob Isaacs Albany Contra Fest will bring The Organic Family Band to Albany for three dances, all with SUPERB caller Bob Isaacs. Bob is well-known in the Capital District (and nationally), having called at the Albany dance many times. The Organic Family Band, a four-some from Baltimore, played the very late-night session of the Brattleboro Dawn Dance in September. It is great music, and coming to Albany! The Contra…
Find out more »Clifton Park Contra Dance
An evening of contras, circles, squares and waltzes. In the community spirit of American contra dance, this series will feature talented local callers and musicians. Live music. All dances taught (except waltzes). No need to bring your own partner. Note: please wear sneakers or other shoes with clean, soft soles and non-marking heels (preferably not worn outdoors). Hours: 7:00-10:00 PM Free instruction session for beginners at 6:40 PM Admission: $11 Adults, $10 DFO members and seniors (65+), $9 YMCA members,…
Find out more »Albany Contradances!
ALBANY CONTRADANCES ! Easy to do. No partner needed. All dances taught Live, lively Celtic-based music Contradance Basics taught at 7:45 Dancing from 8 pm to 11 pm. Held at the Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, in Albany. (One block from confluence of Western and Madison), in Albany. Admission: $12 (general admission), $11 DFO members, $8 (students with ID) Friday, October 11 Lake Effect (Matt Sloboda, Chuck Abell, Rowan Wolf) with caller Sarah Van Norstrand Friday, Nov 8…
Find out more »December 2019
Albany Contradances!
ALBANY CONTRADANCES ! Easy to do. No partner needed. All dances taught Live, lively Celtic-based music Contradance Basics taught at 7:45 Dancing from 8 pm to 11 pm. Held at the Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, in Albany. (One block from confluence of Western and Madison), in Albany. Admission: $12 (general admission), $11 DFO members, $8 (students with ID) Friday, October 11 Lake Effect (Matt Sloboda, Chuck Abell, Rowan Wolf) with caller Sarah Van Norstrand Friday, Nov 8…
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