DFO Grant-Funded Event - Beginners' Contra Dance at Averill Park High School - Public Invited!
2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Averill Park High School, NY 146 Gettle Rd, Averill Park, New York, 12018, United States
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.

All dances willl be taught by Rindle Glick, and music will be provided by fiddler George Wilson and pianist Alan Thomson.

No partner needed and dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Admission is free, with optional donations.

Contra 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!

Tri-City Folk Dancers
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-03 19:30 - 22:00 and 4 more dates | Scotia Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck, Scotia, 12302, New York, United States
Most Fridays 7:30-10:00Occasional “Daylight Dances” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Check calendar or FB.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albany Contra Dance
2026-05-29 19:45 - 23:00, 2026-06-12 19:45 - 23:00 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September through June, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge, located at 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY.

Dancing starts at 8pm, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested, regardless of experience level!

Contra dancing has its roots in English country dancing, and may feel familiar to square dancing. Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins.

As we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid, please stay home.

In partnership with the DFO, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances, gracious if rejected, and always ask before trying to dip, lift, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/

In our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost.

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

Events this season

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

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

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

December 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA

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

January 30, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, mandolin, feet, vocals), Rose Jackson (fiddle, vocals), Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano), Max Newman (guitar)]

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

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

April 10, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA

May 8, 2026: TBA calling for TBA

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

Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
2026-06-05 19:00 - 22:30 | Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
The Teresa Broadwell Quintet

https://www.facebook.com/events/2022071858522923/

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

* 8-10:30 pm – Dance

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

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

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

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

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

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

very 1st Friday except July and August

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North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-06-13 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Moving to North Adams for the summer! *

Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

Special English Country Dance at the Buhrmaster Barn
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Pruyn House Buhrmaster Barn, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Colonie, New York, 12110, United States
SPECIAL SUMMER DANCE: June 22 at the Buhrmaster Barn Double Header Season opener!!

3-5 pm: English Country Dance Melanie Axel Lute with Alan Thomson and Friends. Sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers . Separate admission of $15 (no discounts)

6-9 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

The 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.

Download English event flyer.

Buhrmaster Barn Dance
2026-06-14 15:00 - 21:00 | Pruyn House, Buhrmaster Barn, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Loudonville, NY, 12110
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!

June 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)

3-5 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)

** Rest of the season: 5 pm GATHER FOR POTLUCK DINNER 6 – 9 pm DANCING **

July 12: Seamas Conner caller, music by Gigue-A-Bit

August 2: Maggie McRae caller, music by Hudson River Ceili

August 16: Fern Bradley caller, music by DFO Megaband

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$20 General Public, $17 DFO Members & Seniors, $6 Students

♦ All Dances Taught ♦ Friendly People ♦ Everyone Welcome ♦ No Partner Needed

More information at www.danceflurry.org

Buhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House | 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Colonie, NY 12110

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 barn is ½ mile on left, behind the Pruyn House.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-07-11 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* At the North Adams Location *

TBA — But certainly a fun evening!!

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

Buhrmaster Barn Dance
2026-07-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Pruyn House, Buhrmaster Barn, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Loudonville, NY, 12110
Contras and Squares danced in the Barn on the grounds of the c. 1830 Pruyn House and garden. Enjoy Sundays this summer even more!

All Dances Taught. Friendly People. Everyone Welcome. No Partner Needed, Come Alone or with a Friend or Three

COVID Considerations:

Masking is optional and vaccination is strongly encouraged and appreciated.

GATHER FOR POTLUCK DINNER at 5 pmDANCING at 6 – 9 pm 7/6

$20 General Public

$17 DFO Members & Seniors

$6 Students

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 1⁄2 mile on left, behind the Pruyn House at 207

Old Niskayuna Road, Colonie, New York.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-08-08 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Moving to North Adams for the summer! *

Good music, good dancing, good fun, details TBA

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-09-26 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Back to Williamstown AND it’s the fourth Saturday! *(Just to keep you on your toes)

Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms Music by Jeff and Kathy Walker

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-10-10 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Williamstown location *Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-11-14 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Williamstown location *Quena Crain calling

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 12th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.

North Berkshire Community Dance
2026-12-12 19:15 - 22:30 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
* Williamstown location *TBA

Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 – $15, or barter equivalent, suggested.

As 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.

Everyone 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.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.

For more information, Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/.

UPCOMING DANCES

We send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included, you can subscribe here.

May 9th: Williamstown. Fern Bradley will call; plus music by a very fine band.

June 13th: North Adams. Open band led by George Wilson and Becking Hollingsworth, homegrown callers.

July 11th: North Adams

August 8th: North Adams

September 26th (fourth Saturday): Williamstown. Jeff Walker will call using Gents and Ladies role terms, music by Jeff and Kathy Walker.

October 10th: Williamstown. Luke Donforth will call to music by “Trois Amies” (Andy Davis, Laurie Indenbaum, Mary Cay Brass)

November 14th: Williamstown. Quena Crain will call.

December 9th: Williamstown.

For more information, visit www.northberkshiredance.org, see the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/, or contact doonemackay@gmail.com.
