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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION: The Hammerhead Horns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2367618267069333/ \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\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 = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_5-1-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Folk Dancers - Daylight Dance
DESCRIPTION:Therefore\, no dance on Friday night\, May 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday May 2\, Live Music with Tom Pixton!  \n\n\n\n3-5:30     NOTE the time change!! \n\n\n\nScotia 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.We welcome all ages and genders\, and no partner is necessary\, as most dances do not involve couples. \n\n\n\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. \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 rear. 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. \n\n\n\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-5-2-26/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Octagon Barn Dance Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the uniquely beautiful setting of the Knox Octagonal Barn for a delightful evening of community and dancing to live music by Tamarac!!   \n\n\n\nFun\, simple dances from the U.S. and around the World. For every age and ability.  \n\n\n\nAll dances will be taught by caller Paul Rosenberg. Circles\, contras\, squares. Partner and non-partner dances. \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, no partner or experience needed. \n\n\n\nSuggested donations: Adults – $5 – $10; Children $2Download the flyer here.  Masks are optional \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz.  This is an affiliate event of the DanceFlurry Organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections from Altamont: Take Rte 146 out Maple Ave. Turn left at stop sign and follow Rte. 1463+ miles. At Town Garage and Township Tavern (past Quay Rd)\, turn left into the wide intersection\, then immediately right\, onto Co. Rte. 262 (Middle Rd) . Follow Middle Rd through two stop signs (Knox Cave Rd\, and Beebe Rd). Barn is the solo building on the left\, just past Beebe Rd.For GPS:  Knox Octagon Barn\, 588 Middle Road\, Delanson\, NY 12053.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/octagon-barn-dance-social_5-2-26/
LOCATION:Knox Octagon Barn\, 588 Middle Road\, Delanson\, NY\, 12053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Axel-Lute\, callerMusic by Flying Romanos \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_5-3-26/
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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-05-08/
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:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-8-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:* At the Williamstown location * \n\n\n\nFern Bradley calling \n\n\n\nAdmission is pay-as-you-can:  $5 – $15\, or barter equivalent\, suggested.  \n\n\n\nAs a community dance in a small college town\, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into the ever-changing tradition of New England contra dance.  Contra dancing is the contemporary face of a living tradition; some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed. Some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed; all are good fun and a pleasurable occasion for meeting and interacting with people both new and familiar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:15 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCovid Policy: Masks are optional\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\,  Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/. \n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included\, you can subscribe here. \n\n\n\n\nMay 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.\n\n\n\nJune 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth\, homegrown callers.\n\n\n\nJuly 11th: North Adams\n\n\n\nAugust 8th: North Adams\n\n\n\nSeptember 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms\, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.\n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis\, Laurie Indenbaum\, Mary Cay Brass)\n\n\n\nNovember 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.\n\n\n\nDecember 12th: Williamstown.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit www.northberkshiredance.org\, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/\,  or contact doonemackay@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/north-berkshire-community-dance_5-9-26/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Williamstown MA\, 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:DFO Grant-Funded Event - Beginners' Contra Dance at Averill Park High School - Public Invited!
DESCRIPTION:The Contra Corners Club at Averill Park High School is hosting a beginner’s contra dance event that is open to the public! This event will take place Thursday\, May 14 from 4 to 6 PM at Averill Park High School. \n\n\n\nAll dances willl be taught by Rindle Glick\, and music will be provided by fiddler George Wilson and pianist Alan Thomson.  \n\n\n\nNo partner needed and dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Admission is free\, with optional donations. \n\n\n\nContra Corners is a new dance club founded this year that aims to bring traditional folk dance and music to students at Averill Park High school. This event was made possible with a Youth Outreach Grant from the DanceFlurry Organization. The club hopes to continue collaborating with the DFO in the future!
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/dfo-grant-funded-event-beginner_contradance_5-14-26/
LOCATION:Averill Park High School\, NY 146 Gettle Rd\, Averill Park\, New York\, 12018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-05-29/
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:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-29-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:DANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DESCRIPTION:All DFO members are encouraged to attend the DanceFlurry Organization’s Annual Membership Meeting on Friday\, May 29\, 2026\, during the break of the Albany Contra Dance (approximately 9:15 pm). The meeting will be held at the Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDAFriday May 29\, 2025\, ~ 9:15 PM \n\n\n\nI.  Introductory Remarks and Review of 2025-2026II.  Election of DanceFlurry Organization Board Member and Officer \n\n\n\nYou must be a member in good standing to vote\, with dues paid for the current membership year.  If you are unsure about your membership status\, please contact dfoadmin@danceflurry.org. Members who only wish to attend the Annual Meeting\, which will be held in the smaller room off the main dance hall\, are not subject to an admission fee. See the webpage for information about the May 29th contra dance. Information on the slate of nominees is below. Please vote\, using only one of four options:  \n\n\n\n\nAttend the meeting in person on May 29\, 2026 during the break at the Albany Contra dance (about 9:30 pm) — no admission fee for those only attending the meeting; \n\n\n\nComplete the online ballot form by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on May 29\, 2026;\n\n\n\nComplete and mail the ballot form via US Post to DanceFlurry Organization\, PO Box 448\, Latham\, NY 12110\, to be received by Friday\, May 29\, 2026; or\n\n\n\nAttach the completed ballot or complete\, copy\, and paste your responses into an email to nominations@danceflurry.org – please include your name and community in the body of the email\, which must arrive by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on May 29\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nDownload the full announcement and ballot here.Download the ballot in Word here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to retiring board members Rindle Glick\, Harvey Raufman\, and Sarah Stewart \n\n\n\nRindle Glick and Harvey Raufman were elected to the board in 2020\, but would not meet fellow board members in person until later in the pandemic.  Rindle became involved with the Community Culture committee\, working on the Principles of Community Respect Policy\, and joined the Albany Contra Dance Task Force and then organizing committee.  Having taken the contra dance callers workshop in 2024\, Rindle has become a caller for both adult and student dances and also developed and has been running the Troy Queer Contra Dance which debuted in 2025.  Both Rindle and Harvey Raufman served on the Program Support committee\, which Harvey chaired\, to review grant applications for funding provided to other organizations for traditional music and dance events.  While Harvey is completing his second round of service as a board member (the first being in the early years of the DFO)\, he will continue his involvement as Volunteer Coordinator for the Flurry Festival and event organizer for the Adirondack Dance Weekend.   Sarah Stewart joined the board in 2023. A swing and blues dancer and instructor\, she served as liaison to the 1st Friday Swing Dance event in addition to working with other board members on evolving policies and organizational management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to the amazing event organizers  who contributed so much time and energyto providing wonderful dance and music events for our community year-round. \n\n\n\nAdirondack Dance Weekend  Harvey Raufman\, Laura PerraultAlbany Contra Dances & Contra Fest  Rindle Glick\, Kevin Musick\, Mike Patterson\, Laura Perrault\, Jill WheatAlbany Family Barn Dance & Octagon Barn Dance Social  Paul Rosenberg\, Patricia Kernan\, Jim Mead\, Sue MeadAlbany First Friday Swing Dance   Jim Dolen\, Candy Dolen\, Will Anderson\, Katie Brennan\, Phyll Brienza\, Heather Coleman\, Jason Fenton\, Janice Joyce\, Marissa Thorburn\, Christina Van HoesenAlbany Sacred Harp Singing  Tarik WarehBuhrmaster Barn Contra Dance  Cindee Herrick\, Kathryn WedderburnCajun/Zydeco  Ron Bruschi\, Marie Bruschi\, Cynthia DeMichele\, Nancy Hewitt\, Rich PisarriCapital District Megaband  Judy Pardee\, Terry Klein\, George WilsonCapital English Country Dancers Melanie Axel-Lute\, Diane Bell\, Laura Paris\, Ann ThomasNorth Berkshire Community Dance  Doone Mackay\, Pat Dunlavey\, Nicholas Adams\, Katherine Abbott\, Seamus Connor\, Eric Buddington\, Mairi Smith\, Pauli VoelkelTri-City Folk Dancers  Barbara MacLean\, Bob Schulz\, Juliana Post GoodWest African Drum and Dance  Jordan Taylor-Hill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDFO Board Members  2025-2026Kevin Musick\,  President    Amanda Stickney\, First Vice President     Andrea Ferster\, Second Vice President    Noel Kropf\, Treasurer     Marie Bruschi\, SecretaryRindle Glick\, Jordan Knicely\, Harvey Raufman\, Anne Seeley\, Sarah Stewart (through 1/26)Board Members\, Emeritus:  Co-Founders Pat Melita and Paul Rosenberg \n\n\n\nStaff (Contractual)  DanceFlurry Organization:  Peggy Smith\, Bookkeeper\,  Lorraine Weiss\, AdministratorFlurry Festival:   Kathleen Crayne; Marketing Manager; Adam Goodman\, Technical Manager; Jonathan Greene\, Program Curator; Shira Love\, Administrative Manager; Jim Mead\, Database Manager; Sue Mead\, Administrative Assistant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROPOSED SLATE OF NOMINEES \n\n\n\nThe Nominating Committee presents the following slate of new director and officer candidates.  Additional nominations for Board Members may also be made at the Annual Meeting by written petition of five members\, as noted on the ballot sheet.  \n\n\n\nReturning board members and officers: \n\n\n\nKevin Musick\, President (Rensselaer County)  Kevin joined the board in 2020 during the pandemic and has served on the Outreach Committee as chair\, the Program Support Committee\, and task forces for bylaw revisions and strategic planning.  In 2021\, he joined the newly-formed Albany Contra Dance Task Force\, later the organizing committee\, where he remains active\, and has also become involved in helping with sound at a number of dances he attends from the Hudson Valley to western MA.Kevin notes “I enjoy being able to contribute to this organization and to the great dance community that it serves. In my day job I work full-time as an electron microscopist\, specializing in TEM and STEM based analysis.”Elected as 1st Vice President in 2023\, Kevin later stepped up into the President position\, and was officially elected as president in 2024. Kevin is nominated for an additional year as a board member so that he can complete the one year remaining in his role as an officer. \n\n\n\nMarie Bruschi\, Secretary (Albany County)  Active as a dancer and volunteer in the area for decades\, including the Eighth Step dances\, Marie recently completed 12 years of organizing the Cajun and Zydeco dance series with her husband\, Ron Bruschi. She was inducted into the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Hall of Fame in 2019 for promoting and keeping Irish Set Dance alive in this region.“I try to understand how and why people learn to dance\, develop confidence\, and get hooked\,” Marie says\, and she’s spent many years putting her words into action as an event organizer and dance instructor at the Flurry Festival and dances in the Northeast\, in other parts of the country\, and internationally via cruises.  In addition\, Marie has served as Board Secretary since 2020 and continues to contribute her experience as a member of the Nominations and Budget and Finance committees. Marie is being nominated for an additional term as board member and Secretary. \n\n\n\nAnne Seeley (Rensselaer County & Queens County)  Though she always enjoyed dancing\, Anne found “a certain magic” in contra dancing and the Flurry Festival. Newly relocated to the Capital District\, Anne found that DFO was the natural place for her to give back to the dance community\, and she joined the board in 2023.  She has been involved with revising the By-laws\, developing a Diversity Policy\, and chairing the Nominations Committee.Anne has really enjoyed sampling the various Capital area dance programs that DFO is involved with\, e.g.\,: Contra\, English Country\, Cajun/Zydeco\, and International/Folk.  Newly-retired from a career in environmental protection and public health\, Anne now has some time to devote to other interests and activities and hopes to continue contributing her experience and skills to help support — and hopefully to help grow — the traditional dance community. \n\n\n\nAll three nominees for new board members were introduced to the DanceFlurry Organization through the Flurry Festival: \n\n\n\nPeter Himmelman began contra dancing as a teenager in the Utica area and attended dances in Syracuse and Cooperstown before becoming a participant and a tech and sound crew volunteer at festivals such as the Flurry\, Adirondack Dance Weekend\, and NEFFA.  He has also been involved with Burning Man for a number of years.  Peter divides his time between New Hartford\, NY\, where he works for a firm that constructs costuming\, puppets and commercial and convention displays\, and Mexico\, where he is enrolled in courses and teaches English as a Second Language.He particularly enjoys seeing young dancers at events and is interested in supporting social dancing and working to ensure the future of community-based dance events.  In addition to contributing his experience with working on a number of events\, Peter is considering helping with the DFO’s social media objectives. \n\n\n\nContra dance is a “passion” for Kate Parr\, who runs her accounting firm in Chagrin Falls\, Ohio.  While located outside the Capital District\, Kate has attended a variety of events in the northeast and Canada and foresees expanding her dancing in the region since she has family and friends in the area. She’s not only been attending the Festival for a number of years\, but has also volunteered on the Lost and Found Committee\, and notes that she “tries to volunteer wherever I can” with groups that support the community.  She’s been involved with The Dandelion Romp (Oberlin College’s annual contra dance and folk music festival) and the Cleveland Butterfly Twirl contra dance weekend in addition to helping organize other local dances. Kate has observed the challenges and characteristics of various dance and music events led by independent organizers in her region and believes there are advantages to a regional collaborative approach like the DFO.  She is interested in learning more about how the DFO operates\, while at the same time providing a larger view of contra dancing outside the Capital Region and contributing her skills as an organizer and accountant to events and financial management. \n\n\n\nRay Qin began dancing in college and is a “Jack of all trades” when it comes to dancing.  They love the variety of the Flurry Festival\, thoroughly enjoy trying all different kinds of dance\, and observe that each style has a format based on competition and a format based on community.  They are interested in people talking about their own culture in terms of dance language\, the history and background of dance types\, and learning a different perspective on a culture via dance.  Ray was involved as treasurer and president of the Asian Student Association while at Smith College and participated in organizing a number of events.  Newly graduated with a degree in computer science and based in Worcester\, MA\, they are currently working in the field of biomedical research.Potential areas of involvement include helping with website/app development\, computer work in general\, outreach\, and fundraising.  They note: “I love the community building aspect of social/traditional dancing\, and in helping people to understand each other better through the language of dance.”
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/danceflurry-organization-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFO Events
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Teresa Broadwell Quintet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2022071858522923/ \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\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 = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_56-5-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-06-12/
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:Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_6-12-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:* Moving to North Adams for the summer!  * \n\n\n\nOpen band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth\, homegrown callers \n\n\n\nAdmission is pay-as-you-can:  $5 – $15\, or barter equivalent\, suggested.  \n\n\n\nAs a community dance in a small college town\, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into the ever-changing tradition of New England contra dance.  Contra dancing is the contemporary face of a living tradition; some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed. Some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed; all are good fun and a pleasurable occasion for meeting and interacting with people both new and familiar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:15 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCovid Policy: Masks are optional\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\,  Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/. \n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included\, you can subscribe here. \n\n\n\n\nMay 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.\n\n\n\nJune 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth\, homegrown callers.\n\n\n\nJuly 11th: North Adams\n\n\n\nAugust 8th: North Adams\n\n\n\nSeptember 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms\, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.\n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis\, Laurie Indenbaum\, Mary Cay Brass)\n\n\n\nNovember 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.\n\n\n\nDecember 12th: Williamstown.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit www.northberkshiredance.org\, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/\,  or contact doonemackay@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/north-berkshire-community-dance_6-13-26/
LOCATION:All Saints Episcopal Church\, 59 Summer St.\, North Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:Special English Country Dance at the Buhrmaster Barn
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL SUMMER DANCE: June 22 at the Buhrmaster Barn Double Header Season opener!!  \n\n\n\n3-5 pm: English Country Dance Melanie Axel Lute with Alan Thomson and Friends. Sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers . Separate admission of $15 (no discounts) \n\n\n\n6-9 pm: Contra dance – Melanie Axel Lute\, caller with Alan Thomson and Friends(Alan Thomson\, Eric Buddington\, Aldo Lavaggi) Contra dance admission is $20 General Public\, $17 DFO Members & Seniors\, $6 Students \n\n\n\nThe barn is located behind the Pruyn House museum at 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, NY.  Directions from Exit 5 of Northway (I-87): Northbound – Go right onto Rt. 155. Turn left onto Old Niskayuna Road (just before overpass).   Southbound –  Go left onto Rt. 155\, go under overpass\, turn right onto Old Niskayuna Road. The Buhrmaster Barn is ½ mile on left\, behind the Pruyn House at 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, NY. \n\n\n\nDownload English event flyer.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/special-english-country-dance-at-the-barn_6-22/
LOCATION:Pruyn House Buhrmaster Barn\, 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, New York\, 12110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buhrmaster Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Contras and Squares danced in the Buhrmaster Barn on the picturesque grounds of the c. 1830 Pruyn House and garden. Enjoy Sundays this summer even more! \n\n\n\nJune 14:       Starting the summer with a special double header!Melanie Axel-Lute caller\,  music by  Contravention (Alan Thomson\, piano  |  Eric Buddington\, fiddle  |  Malcolm Callagy\, cello & fiddle) \n\n\n\n3-5 pm:        English Country Dance sponsored by the DFO & Capital English Country Dancers  (Separate admission fee of $15)5-6 pm:        Potluck Dinner   6-9 pm:        Contra dance ($20 General Public\, $17 DFO Members & Seniors\, $6 Students) \n\n\n\n**  Rest of the season: 5 pm GATHER FOR POTLUCK DINNER      6 – 9 pm DANCING  ** \n\n\n\nJuly 12:           Seamas Conner caller\, music by Gigue-A-Bit \n\n\n\nAugust 2:       Maggie McRae caller\, music by Hudson River Ceili \n\n\n\nAugust 16:     Fern Bradley caller\, music by DFO Megaband \n\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n$20 General Public\, $17 DFO Members & Seniors\, $6 Students \n\n\n\n♦ All Dances Taught ♦ Friendly People ♦ Everyone Welcome ♦ No Partner Needed \n\n\n\nMore information at www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nBuhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House  | 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, NY 12110 \n\n\n\nDirections from Exit 5 of Northway (I-87): Northbound: Go right onto Rt. 155. Turn left onto Old Niskayuna Road (just before overpass).   Southbound: Go left onto Rt. 155\, go under overpass\, turn right onto Old Niskayuna Road. The barn is ½ mile on left\, behind the Pruyn House.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/buhrmaster-barn-dance-6/
LOCATION:Pruyn House\, Buhrmaster Barn\, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd.\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12110
CATEGORIES:Contra,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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-06-19/
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:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T220000
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-07-03/
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:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T220000
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-07-10/
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:20260711T191500
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:* At the North Adams Location * \n\n\n\nTBA — But certainly a fun evening!! \n\n\n\nAdmission is pay-as-you-can:  $5 – $15\, or barter equivalent\, suggested.  \n\n\n\nAs a community dance in a small college town\, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into the ever-changing tradition of New England contra dance.  Contra dancing is the contemporary face of a living tradition; some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed. Some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed; all are good fun and a pleasurable occasion for meeting and interacting with people both new and familiar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:15 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCovid Policy: Masks are optional\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\,  Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/. \n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included\, you can subscribe here. \n\n\n\n\nMay 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.\n\n\n\nJune 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth\, homegrown callers.\n\n\n\nJuly 11th: North Adams\n\n\n\nAugust 8th: North Adams\n\n\n\nSeptember 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms\, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.\n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis\, Laurie Indenbaum\, Mary Cay Brass)\n\n\n\nNovember 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.\n\n\n\nDecember 12th: Williamstown.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit www.northberkshiredance.org\, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/\,  or contact doonemackay@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/north-berkshire-community-dance_7-11-26/
LOCATION:All Saints Episcopal Church\, 59 Summer St.\, North Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:Buhrmaster Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Contras and Squares danced in the Barn on the grounds of the c. 1830 Pruyn House and garden. Enjoy Sundays this summer even more! \n\n\n\nAll Dances Taught. Friendly People. Everyone Welcome. No Partner Needed\, Come Alone or with a Friend or Three \n\n\n\nCOVID Considerations:  \n\n\n\n\nMasking is optional and vaccination is strongly encouraged and appreciated.\n\n\n\n\nGATHER FOR POTLUCK DINNER at 5 pmDANCING at 6 – 9 pm 7/6  \n\n\n\n$20 General Public \n\n\n\n$17 DFO Members & Seniors \n\n\n\n$6 Students \n\n\n\n\nDirections from Exit 5 of Northway (I-87):\n\n\n\nNorthbound: Go right onto Rt. 155. Turn left onto Old Niskayuna Road (just before overpass).\n\n\n\nSouthbound: Go left onto Rt. 155\, go under overpass\, turn right onto Old Niskayuna Road.\n\n\n\nThe Buhrmaster Barn is 1⁄2 mile on left\, behind the Pruyn House at 207\n\n\n\nOld Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, New York.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/buhrmaster-barn-dance-6-14-26/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Pruyn House\, Buhrmaster Barn\, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd.\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12110
CATEGORIES:Contra,English Country Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T220000
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-07-17/
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:20260724T220000
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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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. \n\n\n\n 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/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Scotia Methodist Church\, 201 North Ten Broeck\, Scotia\, 12302\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Folk
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SUMMARY:Buhrmaster Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Contras and Squares danced in the Barn on the grounds of the c. 1830 Pruyn House and garden. Enjoy Sundays this summer even more! \n\n\n\nAll Dances Taught. Friendly People. Everyone Welcome. No Partner Needed\, Come Alone or with a Friend or Three \n\n\n\nCOVID Considerations:  \n\n\n\n\nMasking is optional and vaccination is strongly encouraged and appreciated.\n\n\n\n\nGATHER FOR POTLUCK DINNER at 5 pmDANCING at 6 – 9 pm 7/6  \n\n\n\n$20 General Public \n\n\n\n$17 DFO Members & Seniors \n\n\n\n$6 Students \n\n\n\n\nDirections from Exit 5 of Northway (I-87):\n\n\n\nNorthbound: Go right onto Rt. 155. Turn left onto Old Niskayuna Road (just before overpass).\n\n\n\nSouthbound: Go left onto Rt. 155\, go under overpass\, turn right onto Old Niskayuna Road.\n\n\n\nThe Buhrmaster Barn is 1⁄2 mile on left\, behind the Pruyn House at 207\n\n\n\nOld Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, New York.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/buhrmaster-barn-dance-6-14-26/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Pruyn House\, Buhrmaster Barn\, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd.\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12110
CATEGORIES:Contra,English Country Dances
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