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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nNew Location beginning July 5:  Scotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-4/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kip Beacco & the Lucky Five \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. <<<<< \n\n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_1-2-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk New Year's Party!
DESCRIPTION:Food!  Folk Dancing!  Fun!\n\n\n\nTri-City Folk Dancers invites you to celebrate the new year at our \n\n\n\nNew Year’s Eve Eve Party!\n\n\n\nPotluck lunch and live music with Balkan Fields\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n·         Time: 11:30 Arrival. Bring food early so we can start lunch at noon                    12:00 Potluck Lunch                    1:30 Clear room for dancing                     2:00-4:30 Dance Party \n\n\n\nLocation: Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, New York 12302. Large parking lot adjacent to entry! \n\n\n\nLive Music: The band Balkan Fields plays music from Albania\, Armenia\, Bulgaria\, Greece\, Macedonia\, Romania\, Serbia\, and Turkey. \n\n\n\nHOME | Balkan Fields Band (turtleledge.wixsite.com) \n\n\n\nWe welcome new people\, no partners are needed\, and we’ll help you learn the dances. Please bring clean-soled shoes for dancing.Cost: We operate on donations and suggest $15-20\, or whatever you are able. All donations go directly to the band and the venue. \n\n\n\nNote: Food prep space is very limited and there is only one stove and a small microwave to heat things. This is lunch – keep it simple. Please bring your own table service. The environment thanks you!  We will have rinsing bins. We will have limited plates and tableware for those who forget \n\n\n\nSet-up people can come at 10:30\, Sign-in Table and Food volunteers at 11:30) \n\n\n\nQuestions? Want to help? Call Barb and Bob (518) 452-1154 \n\n\n\nNew-Year2023Download
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-new-years/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Orly Krasner\, callerMusic by Jean Monroe & Eleanor Lincoln \n\n\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of dancing\n\n\n\nDancing with friends in sync with beautiful music is a joyful\, magical experience!\n\n\n\nFirst 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch some of our dances here \n\n\n\nSeason 2025-2026 (Download flyer) \n\n\n\nList of Callers and Musicians 2025-26 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers membership form \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 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 \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers_1-4-26/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 1st Street\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nNew Location beginning July 5:  Scotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-4/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kingfisher playing: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbany 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_1-9-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nNew Location beginning July 5:  Scotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-4/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204427Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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CREATED:20260228T204019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T204038Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Family Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:American and International Folk Dances & Singing Games!Storytelling & Sing-Alongs!Enjoy traditions passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\n\nCircle dances\, squares\, line dances and play-party singing games from around the world. Instruction and calling by Paul Rosenberg. Music by Tame Rutabaga.   \n\n\n\nSit-in musicians of any age and degree of experience are welcome to join in. \n\n\n\nCome 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! \n\n\n\nDances 3:00 p.m. — 4:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nSuggested donation: Adults / $5-$10\, Children 6-12 / $1 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz. \n\n\n\nEvents 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. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer here. 2026 Season events:January 18 February 8 March 8 April 12
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-family-dance-2/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Albany Love Center\, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue\, Albany\, 12209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nNew Location beginning July 5:  Scotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-5/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000
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SUMMARY:Cajun Dance Cancelled for 1-24-26
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/cajun-dance-cancelled-for-1-24-26/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Cajun/Zydeco
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T153000
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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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_1-30-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260124T025845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T025848Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers - Daylight Dance
DESCRIPTION:Therefore\, no dance on Friday night\, January 30 \nSaturday from 2 to 4:30 pm \nScotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the rear. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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. \nTri-City FolkDancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-daylight-dance_1-31-26/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Freedman\, callerMusic by Dominik Landowne\, Sue Polansky \n\n\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of dancing\n\n\n\nDancing with friends in sync with beautiful music is a joyful\, magical experience!\n\n\n\nFirst 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch some of our dances here \n\n\n\nSeason 2025-2026 (Download flyer) \n\n\n\nList of Callers and Musicians 2025-26 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers membership form \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 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 \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers_2-1-26/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 1st Street\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Jonathan Greene & the Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_2-6-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260124T030848Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nScotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-6/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20251112T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204427Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260228T204019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T204038Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Family Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:American and International Folk Dances & Singing Games!Storytelling & Sing-Alongs!Enjoy traditions passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\n\nCircle dances\, squares\, line dances and play-party singing games from around the world. Instruction and calling by Paul Rosenberg. Music by Tame Rutabaga.   \n\n\n\nSit-in musicians of any age and degree of experience are welcome to join in. \n\n\n\nCome 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! \n\n\n\nDances 3:00 p.m. — 4:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nSuggested donation: Adults / $5-$10\, Children 6-12 / $1 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz. \n\n\n\nEvents 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. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer here. 2026 Season events:January 18 February 8 March 8 April 12
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-family-dance-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Albany Love Center\, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue\, Albany\, 12209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260124T030848Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nScotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-6/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20251112T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204427Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260124T030848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T030852Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \nScotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \nInternational 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. \nWe 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. \nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-6/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20260219T234654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T230049Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Due to weather and road conditions\, the dance for Feb. 20th has been cancelled.  Hope to see you next week! \n\n\n\nMost Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Check calendar or FB. \n\n\n\nNew Location beginning July 5:  Scotia United Methodist Church\, 201 N Ten Broeck St\, Scotia\, NY 12302 \n\n\n\nInternational 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nComfortable clothing and clean\, soft-soled shoes are recommended. \n\n\n\nParking is free\, and we enter the building from the door nearest the parking lot. We ask a donation of $8\, as you are able. \n\n\n\nQuestions? 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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/tri-city-folk-dancers-7/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121222
CREATED:20251112T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204427Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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!) \n\n\n\nParking 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-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.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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