DanceFlurry Organization

Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | St. George’s Episcopal Church, 30 N. Ferry St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Sing four-part harmony with others and make a sound unlike anything else on earth..without auditions, rehearsals, or a commitment. Just singing for joy! All are welcome! We sing out of the Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Loaner books are available.

Most Saturdays* 1:00 to 3:30 pm

“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century” —J. Hauff

We are an informal, friendly group of people from the greater Albany, N.Y., area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional, a cappella, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers, all ages, all voices, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website (or contact us) and find out more about us and the music.

Yes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require.

* Please note that there may be changes to the schedule for particular weeks. Please check the Facebook page or the website albanysacredharp.org for the most up-to-date information.

We sing in the Great Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church’s address is 30 N Ferry St 12305, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!)

Parking lot off Green St. (GPS “214 Green St 12305”) – a door opens directly from the lot to the hall. Check online or FB for other special dates.

COVID-19 Protocols: We sing together each Saturday, in person and indoors, mask optional. Please do not attend in the case of possible symptoms or exposure to COVID or other illness. Sacred Harp Singing is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization, and its Covid safety policies are determined by the event organizers and the venue, not the DFO. Please note that some special events have individual COVID protocols.

Tri-City Folk Dancers
2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Scotia Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck, Scotia, 12302, New York, United States
Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Check calendar or FB.

Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N Ten Broeck St, Scotia, NY 12302

International Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines, circles, broken circles, and a few duos, trios, and individual). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia), Romania, Greece, Turkey, Armenia, Israel, Brittany, French Canada and other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music but have live music events a few times a year.

We welcome all ages and genders, and no partner is necessary, as most dances do not involve couples. We welcome beginners and children who are interested in dancing. We encourage those to come early in the evening when instruction is emphasized and tailored to newer dancers. Typically, the level of difficulty increases as the evening progresses, and we move on to dances requested by the group.

Comfortable clothing and clean, soft-soled shoes are recommended.

Parking is free, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8, as you are able.

Questions? Want to be added to (or deleted from) our email list? Contact Barb or Bob at (518) 452-1154, or email Barb at macleanbarb@aol.com.

Albany Contra Dance
2026-03-13 19:45 - 23:00 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Music by Missing Lynx with Oliver Scanlon and Alex Fortier

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.

Dancing 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!

Contra 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.

As 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.

In 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/

In 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.

Contact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org

Events this season

September 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle), Annie McDougall (fiddle), Rose Powell (guitar)

October 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle), Jess Newman (fiddle), Mark Price (guitar). NOTE: No 5th Friday dance on Halloween

November 14-15 – Albany ContraFest [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers]

December 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA

January 9, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle), Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths)

January 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)]

February 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry!

March 13, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon

April 10, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA

May 8, 2026: TBA calling for TBA

May 29, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12, 2026 TBA calling for TBA

Albany Family Barn Dance
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-02-08 15:00 - 16:15, 2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:15 | Albany Love Center, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue, Albany, 12209, United States
American and International Folk Dances & Singing Games!Storytelling & Sing-Alongs!Enjoy traditions passed down from generation to generation.

Circle dances, squares, line dances and play-party singing games from around the world. Instruction and calling by Paul Rosenberg. Music by Tame Rutabaga.

Sit-in musicians of any age and degree of experience are welcome to join in.

Come join us for an intergenerational fun afternoon! Bring your children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters! Bring your friends and neighbors! All join hands and circle left!

Dances 3:00 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.

Suggested donation: Adults / $5-$10, Children 6-12 / $1

For more information, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz.

Events are held at the Love Albany Center, Albany, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue, Albany 12209. Park in the lot and enter the building from the parking lot. On street parking available or parking lot at 8 Kate Street.

Download the flyer here. 2026 Season events:January 18 February 8 March 8 April 12

Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
2026-03-06 19:00 - 22:30 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Alan Thomson Little Big Band

* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!!

* 8-10:30 pm – Dance

Cost: $20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member

Albany Elks, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355

Spacious, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor.

Covid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.

Volunteers needed! Please contact us if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance, especially with take down.

Ambassador Program: The DFO has established this program to welcome all people, especially beginners, to our dances. For more information, please ask at the front desk. All of you, men AND women, can help by asking everyone to dance, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<<

very 1st Friday except July and August

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Capital English Country Dancers
2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 1st Street, Troy, 12180, United States
Don Bell, CallerMusic by Alan Thompson, Micah Walter

Celebrating over 35 years of dancing

Dancing with friends in sync with beautiful music is a joyful, magical experience!

First Sundays from September through MayIntroductory Workshop at 1:30 pm | Dance 2-5 pmGeneral Admission $15 (Discount with DFO/CEDC membership)St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 First St., Troy, NY

Watch some of our dances here

Season 2025-2026 (Download flyer)

List of Callers and Musicians 2025-26

Capital English Country Dancers membership form

November 2 – Helen White, music by Spare PartsDecember 7 – Imogen Mills, music by Vonnie Estes, Charles Fischer, Nancy BakemeierJanuary 4 – Orly Krasner, music by Jean Monroe, Eleanor LincolnFebruary 1 – Elizabeth Freedman, music by Dominik Landowne, Sue PolanskyMarch 1 – Don Bell, music by Alan Thompson, Micah WalterApril 5 – Martha Griffin, music by Spare PartsMay 3 – Melanie Axel-Lute, music by Flying Romanos

Our COVID Policy: Proof of vaccination and wearing of a mask will not be required at CECD events. Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu. CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

For more information contact: dianehbell@gmail.com | 518-416-6771Capital English Country Dancers (CECD) is an affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of the Country Dance and Song Society

Cajun / Zydeco Dances
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Albany Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Ave., Albany, NY, 12206
Great live music from Catahoula Cajun Band!

Great fun–and no partner needed!

Lesson at 7:00 – Dance from 7:30-10:30

The lesson at the beginning of the dance covers the traditional Cajun dances: the Cajun Waltz, One-Step, and Two-Step. All of these are traveling “Carousel” dances. The dancers create the “Carousel” by all the couples working together traveling around the floor in a counter clockwise direction. See these guidelines for Cajun dancing.

There are no Covid restrictions, but we ask that folks stay home if they are not feeling well or have been exposed recently.

The line-up for the 2025-2026 Season (click on image to download flyer):October 25 – ZydegrooveNovember 22 – Red Aces Cajun BandDecember – No danceJanuary 24 -Zydeco RevelatorsFebruary 28 – Catahoula Cajun BandMarch 28 – Les Taiauts Cajun BandApril 25 – Planet Zydeco

What is the difference between Cajun and Zydeco??
Zydeco and Cajun dancing follow similar rhythms, born in the Bayou of Louisiana, and notably feature an accordion and often a fiddle (or two), generally with a rhythm guitar and a bass guitar (or stand-up bass). Stationary dances like Zydeco (or swing dancing) are generally done in the center of the dance floor to allow traveling dances, such as a Cajun two-step, to be done around the outside oval of the floor.

Zydeco Revelators

Zydeco music generally includes the distinctive sound of a rub board, or “frattoire” as it is called in French, and usually there is also a drummer keeping a lively beat. Zydeco dancing tends to be more energetic, with dancers tending to stay in one location while they dance. The gentle percussive beat of the triangle, or “p’tit fer” as it is known in French, or just the bass, often keeps the beat in Cajun music. Cajun music tends to tell a story, with gentler dancing that travels around the perimeter of the dance floor, such as waltzes and two-steps.

Tri-City Folk Dancers
2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Scotia Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck, Scotia, 12302, New York, United States
Due to weather and road conditions, the dance for Feb. 20th has been cancelled. Hope to see you next week!

Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Check calendar or FB.

New Location beginning July 5: Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N Ten Broeck St, Scotia, NY 12302

International Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines, circles, broken circles, and a few duos, trios, and individual). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia), Romania, Greece, Turkey, Armenia, Israel, Brittany, French Canada and other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music but have live music events a few times a year.

We welcome all ages and genders, and no partner is necessary, as most dances do not involve couples. We welcome beginners and children who are interested in dancing. We encourage those to come early in the evening when instruction is emphasized and tailored to newer dancers. Typically, the level of difficulty increases as the evening progresses, and we move on to dances requested by the group.

Comfortable clothing and clean, soft-soled shoes are recommended.

Parking is free, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8, as you are able.

Questions? Want to be added to (or deleted from) our email list? Contact Barb or Bob at (518) 452-1154, or email Barb at macleanbarb@aol.com.

Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:30 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Jonathan Greene & the Grand Boubousse

* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!!

* 8-10:30 pm – Dance

Cost: $20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member

Albany Elks, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355

Spacious, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor.

Covid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.

Volunteers needed! Please contact us if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance, especially with take down.

Ambassador Program: The DFO has established this program to welcome all people, especially beginners, to our dances. For more information, please ask at the front desk. All of you, men AND women, can help by asking everyone to dance, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<<

very 1st Friday except July and August

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Capital English Country Dancers
2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 1st Street, Troy, 12180, United States
Elizabeth Freedman, callerMusic by Dominik Landowne, Sue Polansky

Celebrating over 35 years of dancing

Dancing with friends in sync with beautiful music is a joyful, magical experience!

First Sundays from September through MayIntroductory Workshop at 1:30 pm | Dance 2-5 pmGeneral Admission $15 (Discount with DFO/CEDC membership)St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 First St., Troy, NY

Watch some of our dances here

Season 2025-2026 (Download flyer)

List of Callers and Musicians 2025-26

Capital English Country Dancers membership form

November 2 – Helen White, music by Spare PartsDecember 7 – Imogen Mills, music by Vonnie Estes, Charles Fischer, Nancy BakemeierJanuary 4 – Orly Krasner, music by Jean Monroe, Eleanor LincolnFebruary 1 – Elizabeth Freedman, music by Dominik Landowne, Sue PolanskyMarch 1 – Don Bell, music by Alan Thompson, Micah WalterApril 5 – Martha Griffin, music by Spare PartsMay 3 – Melanie Axel-Lute, music by Flying Romanos

Our COVID Policy: Proof of vaccination and wearing of a mask will not be required at CECD events. Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu. CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

For more information contact: dianehbell@gmail.com | 518-416-6771Capital English Country Dancers (CECD) is an affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of the Country Dance and Song Society

Tri-City Folk Dancers - Daylight Dance
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:30 | Scotia Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck, Scotia, 12302, New York, United States
Therefore, no dance on Friday night, January 30
Saturday from 2 to 4:30 pm
Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N Ten Broeck St, Scotia, NY 12302
International Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines, circles, broken circles, and a few duos, trios, and individual). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia), Romania, Greece, Turkey, Armenia, Israel, Brittany, French Canada and other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music but have live music events a few times a year.We welcome all ages and genders, and no partner is necessary, as most dances do not involve couples.
We welcome beginners and children who are interested in dancing. We encourage those to come early in the evening when instruction is emphasized and tailored to newer dancers. Typically, the level of difficulty increases as the dance progresses, and we move on to dances requested by the group.
Comfortable clothing and clean, soft-soled shoes are recommended.
Parking is free, and we enter the building from the rear. We ask a donation of $8, as you are able.
Questions? Want to be added to (or deleted from) our email list? Contact Barb or Bob at (518) 452-1154, or email Barb at macleanbarb@aol.com.
Tri-City FolkDancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society.

Albany Contra Dance
2026-01-30 19:45 - 23:00 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
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.

Dancing 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!

Contra 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.

As 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.

In 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/

In 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.

Contact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org

Events this season

September 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle), Annie McDougall (fiddle), Rose Powell (guitar)

October 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle), Jess Newman (fiddle), Mark Price (guitar). NOTE: No 5th Friday dance on Halloween

November 14-15 – Albany ContraFest [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers]

December 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA

January 9, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle), Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths)

January 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)]

February 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry!

March 13, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon

April 10, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA

May 8, 2026: TBA calling for TBA

May 29, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12, 2026 TBA calling for TBA

Cajun Dance Cancelled for 1-24-26
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00 | NY

Tri-City Folk Dancers
2026-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Scotia Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck, Scotia, 12302, New York, United States
Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Check calendar or FB.
New Location beginning July 5: Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N Ten Broeck St, Scotia, NY 12302
International Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines, circles, broken circles, and a few duos, trios, and individual). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia), Romania, Greece, Turkey, Armenia, Israel, Brittany, French Canada and other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music but have live music events a few times a year.
We welcome all ages and genders, and no partner is necessary, as most dances do not involve couples. We welcome beginners and children who are interested in dancing. We encourage those to come early in the evening when instruction is emphasized and tailored to newer dancers. Typically, the level of difficulty increases as the evening progresses, and we move on to dances requested by the group.
Comfortable clothing and clean, soft-soled shoes are recommended.
Parking is free, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8, as you are able.
Questions? Want to be added to (or deleted from) our email list? Contact Barb or Bob at (518) 452-1154, or email Barb at macleanbarb@aol.com.
