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SUMMARY:Megaband playing at Shaker Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to the Megaband play at the Shaker Heritage Site Craft Fair \n\n\n\nSunday Sept. 11\, 10-2:30 Shaker Craft Fair \n\n\n\n    Shaker Heritage Society – Google Maps
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-playing-at-shaker-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Site\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, New York\, 12211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Megaband playing at Altamont Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to the Megaband play traditional music at the Altamont Fairgrounds. \n\n\n\nSaturday Aug. 20\, 12-3 Altamont Fair \n\n\n\n    Altamont Fairgrounds – Google Maps (1890’s Building)
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-playing-at-altamont-fairgrounds/
LOCATION:Altamont Fairgrounds\, 129 Grand St\, Altamont\, New York\, 12009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Megaband Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Bring chairs\, bug repellent\, water\, clips to hold your music in place. The bathrooms will NOT be open.There will be a sign-up sheet at the practice for those who can play at the Altamont Fair on Aug. 20 from 12 noon to 3 pm. This is so you can have a ticket reserved for you at the gate.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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SUMMARY:ZOOM ONLY - 2022 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n5/20 Update: Due to severe weather predicted for Sunday afternoon\, the Annual Meeting will now take place ONLY ON ZOOM. Members will receive a zoom link by email. We will reschedule the in-person get-together for another date over the summer. \n\nThe DanceFlurry Organization Board of Directors will hold an outdoor\, in-person Annual Meeting / “Reunion” gathering on Sunday\, May 22\, 2022\, from 2-4 PM.  Hear about what the DFO has been working on\, see your dance and music friends in real 3-D\, and maybe enjoy a little music.   \n\n\n\nWe also hope to offer participation in the meeting via Zoom. If you would like to attend online\, please vote in advance of the meeting using one of the methods described below. It will also be helpful if you could let us know you will be attending online by emailing dfoadmin@danceflurry.org. \n\n\n\n  \nThe event will be held outdoors (or under shelter) at the Shaker Heritage Society site\, near the Albany Airport.  Bring your lawn chair\, instruments for a little jamming after the short meeting\, and a dessert or snack to share (or your own dessert/snack if preferred) —  beverages will be provided. The slate of nominations follows the agenda and Covid procedures below. \nThe Shaker Heritage site is adjacent to the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve.  You might plan time before or after the meeting for a nice walk around the pond or a picnic.  A brief tour of the Shaker site will be offered at 1:30 pm. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA \n\n\n\nSunday May 22\, 2022\, 2:00 PMShaker Heritage Society | 25 Meeting House Road | Albany\, NY 12110 \n\n\n\nI.  2:00   (Re)Meet and Greet \n\n\n\nII. 2:15    Introductory Remarks and Review of 2021-2022 (Shira Love\, DFO President) \n\n\n\nIII.  2:30  Election of DanceFlurry Organization Board Members \n\n\n\nNote:  A brief tour of the Shaker site will be offered at 1:30. \n\n\n\n.   __________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nCovid Protocols for the Annual Meeting \n\n\n\nThe DanceFlurry Board has been staying informed and participating in national conversations with the dance community to determine best practices regarding the safety of our community.  The board has endorsed these Covid Policy Work Group procedures for this outdoor event: \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must bring documentation of full vaccination or contact us regarding a medical exemption at dfoadmin@danceflurry.org;\nContact information will be recorded along with the standard Annual Meeting sign-in;\nMasks are optional;\nIf you bring a snack or dessert to share\, please package it in a “Covid-friendly” manner to minimize handling;\nPlease do not attend the meeting if you have been exposed to anyone with Covid or are not feeling well yourself.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to our retiring board members:  Barbara Bemis\, who led the efforts to establish the Community Culture Committee which has been working for a number of years to build a welcoming and supportive atmosphere at our events; Rich Pisarri\, who was elected to the board as treasurer in 2010 and worked to improve budgeting and accounting procedures and who served as board liaison to the Flurry Festival; Peter Stix\, who for over 30 years has organized contra dance events including the Albany Contradances! series\, Contrafest\, and Adirondack Dance Weekend; and Sandy Waxgiser\, who has served as board liaison for many English County Dance series and fearlessly chaired the Nominations Committee for years.  We are a stronger organization because of the many years of wise counsel\, teamwork\, and general devotion they provided to the DanceFlurry Organization. (And they were also just a lot of fun to work with!) \n\n\n\nWe also say thank you and farewell to two Flurry Festival Managers.  Ian Hamelin began volunteering in 1999 with the Flurry Festival sound crew. He joined the Flurry Committee in 2005\, was hired as the Administrative Manager in 2008\, and later took on the role of Technical and then Finance and Admin/Finance Manager.  Josh Snitkoff volunteered at DFO events as sound crew for years and was elected to the Board in 2013.  He became Flurry Technical Manager in 2016 and has most recently served as the Administrative Manager.  It is an understatement to say that the last two years have been extraordinarily challenging for the Flurry Festival\, requiring a great amount of pivoting and innovation.  We appreciate not only Ian and Josh’s many years of work\, but the pivoting\, additional strategizing\, and innovation that was required from them and the entire Flurry Festival Committee for the successful 2021 virtual Dancing in the Cloud Festival.  Josh also helped plan the benefit event at Caffe Lena this February when a 2022 Festival was not feasible\, and Ian ran the sound.  \n\n\n\nDFO Board Members (2021-2022)Shira Love\, President                                     Will Anderson\, Vice PresidentNoel Kropf\, Treasurer                                   Marie Bruschi\, SecretaryBarbara Bemis               Ken Fisher                      Rinde Glick                     Cindee Herrick                                         Lauren KeeleyJordan Knicely               Kevin Musick                 Rich Pisarri                     Juliana Post-Good                                         Harvey RaufmanJessica Schatzel             Amanda Stickney          Peter Stix                        Sandy Waxgiser \n\n\n\nBoard Members\, EmeritusJen Brown\, Past President                           John Guay\, Past President                            Bill Matthiesen\, Past PresidentPat Melita\, Founding Member                    Paul Rosenberg\, Founding Member \n\n\n\nStaff (Contractual)Lisa Allendorph\, DFO Auditor; Jonathan Greene\, Flurry Festival Program Curator; Vonnie Estes\, DFO Constant Contact PR; Blair Davenport; Flurry Festival Marketing & Fundraising Manager; Kristoph DeMaria\, Flurry Festival Technical Manager; Jim Mead\, Flurry Festival Database Manager; Sue Mead\, Flurry Festival Admin. Assistant;Josh Snitkoff\, Flurry Festival Administrative Manager; Lorraine Weiss\, DFO Administrator \n\n\n\n\n\nProposed Slate of Nominations \n\n\n\nThe Nominating Committee presents the following slate of four returning directors.  Additional nominations may also be made by written petition of five members\, provided that the consent of the nominee has been obtained.   \n\n\n\nShira Love\, President  Shira joined the board in 2016\, and became president in the early days of the pandemic. Through these topsy-turvy years\, she has worked to keep the organization structurally and financially sustainable\, support mission-related initiatives which keep our members and participants active and engaged\, and develop policy and protocols for the resumption of our more usual music and dance activities – which always seems to be right around the corner\, if not actually in sight!  \n\n\n\nWill Anderson\, Vice President  Will is a swing dancer and swing dance instructor who joined the board in 2019.  He served as Chair of the Outreach Committee\, helping to plan the online presentation by Kenneth Shipp on the “Revolutionary History of Blues\, Funk and Soul” and is now serving on the Finance Committee. \n\n\n\nCindee Herrick was elected to the board in 2019\, and is a contra dancer.  She has assisted with grant applications and is a member of the Outreach Committee. \n\n\n\nJuliana Post-Good enjoys a variety of dances\, including contra and International\, and was elected in 2019. She has served on the Community Culture Committee and is the board liaison to the Tri-City Folk Dancers\, Family\, and Community dances. \n\n\n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION 2022 ANNUAL MEETING BALLOT \n\n\n\nDanceFlurry Organization members who have paid dues for the 2022 year are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. Please contact dfoadmin@danceflurry.org if you are unsure about your member status. \n\n\n\nYou may cast your ballot by: \n\n\n\n\nattending the meeting on May 22\, 2022 (unless you are attending online);\ncompleting and mailing this form via US Post to DanceFlurry Organization\, PO Box 448\, Latham\, NY 12110 or emailing the form to nominations@danceflurry.org; or\ncompleting the online form.\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU FOR VOTING! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/danceflurry-organization-2022-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, New York\, 12110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\nThe Capital District Megaband is a community contra dance band based in Upstate New York and sponsored by the DanceFlurry Organization. The band consists of local amateur musicians interested in playing dance music for dancers. \nParticipating musicians are from all over the Capital region. Besides the fiddle\, guitar\, flute\, and keyboard\, any instrument that can play for dances is welcome. \nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White)  \nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \nIntermediate level players and higher are encouraged to join. Those who play by ear and those who read music are both accommodated. The goal of the Megaband is to provide an opportunity for musicians to play in a dance band setting. There are no individual instrument lessons. Dues are collected to pay for expert instruction and leadership\, as well as rehearsal space. Our season begins in May with a rehearsal open to all.  Various performance dates at dances and community events are scheduled throughout the year. \nYou can download a flyer here.  For more information\, please contact megaband@danceflurry.org or call 862-400-7227
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband/
LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:SNOW DAY
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 18 at 7:00 PM\nCelebrate Flurry Weekend at a live streamed benefit concert hosted by our friends at Caffe Lena. Emceed by veteran entertainer Kristoph “Ragliacci” DiMaria\, this fundraising event will feature a lineup of familiar Flurry performers\, both onstage and streaming in on video\, to whisk you back to Flurryland for one magical night. All profits and donations will go to our Snowy Day Fund to preserve our ability to present the\nnext Flurry\, whether that works out to be this calendar year or next. \nLive performers include The Whippersnappers\, John Kirk and Trish Miller\, Josh Fialkoff\, and Joe and Jesse Bruchac. We’ll also have some\nspecial guests like the Faux Paws\, Vanaver Caravan\, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason\, and Garland Nelson popping in from home\, for a multimedia\nFlurry experience. While we can’t dance together in the big hall just yet\, that’s no reason not to keep up the party this President’s Weekend in Saratoga Springs. Reserve your seat in the house\, or tap your feet along from home\, as we make the Flurry Festival come alive again! \n$50 – Purchase tickets for the live concert HERE. \n$10 – Purchase online streaming access HERE. \nAre you having difficulty accessing the link for the livestream? There are several steps you may need to take after purchasing your ticket.\nSee this page for detailed instructions. \nCurrent DFO members will get free streaming access – contact dfoadmin@danceflurry.org if you do not receive the code by email. \n  \nClick to have your donation matched 1:1 all week long! \n  \n \n  \nGet your Snow Day t-shirt at https://www.bonfire.com/snow-day-6/ \n\nAnd don’t forget your raffle tickets at https://www.flurryfestival.org/snow-day-raffle/
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/snow-day/
LOCATION:Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFO Events,Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:DEWEY HALL YOUNG AT HEART SERIES: FAMILY DANCE AROUND THE WORLD
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 14\, 2021  (Rain date\, August 15th)\n10:00 AM  11:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45am– Space opens\n10:00am– Music and Dancing begins\n\n\n\n\nDewey Hall Back Yard\nDewey Hall\, 91 Main Street\, Sheffield\, MA 01257 \nTickets: FREE (donations greatly appreciated)\, Reservations requested \nInformation: deweymemorialhall@gmail.com or 919-478-4335 \nClick here for current guidelines. \nDewey Hall’s “Young at Heart” series is family friendly and welcomes all ages. “Young at Heart” occurs weekly on Saturday mornings starting at 10am. The series will feature different art forms each week in an engaging light-hearted way. “Young at Heart” will take place outside at Dewey Hall. This event is funded in part by a grant from the DanceFlurry Organization. \nAbout Intergenerational Family Dance:  Come kick up your heels to live fiddle music.  Enjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation. We play music and get everyone involved – from ages 2 to 102 — especially those who have not danced before\, in easy-to-learn American barn dance favorites: circles\, squares\, contras (all modified for physical — not social — distancing)\, as well as a few international folk (French\, African\, Turkish\, Chinese\, Russian\, Israeli\, Polynesian\, Scandinavian\, Latin American\, and more) dances. \nThe toe-tapping music consists of reels\, jigs\, polkas\, hornpipes\, and waltzes.  While participation in the dancing is encouraged — and it’s hard to sit still — it’s fun to just listen to the music and watch too!
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/young-at-heart-family-dance-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Dewey Hall\, 91 Main Street\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01257\, United States
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SUMMARY:2021 DanceFlurry Organization Annual Meeting & Special Presentation
DESCRIPTION:2021 DanceFlurry Organization Annual Meeting  & Special Presentation \nThe Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday\, May 24th\, at 6:00 pm.  Instructions on how to join the meeting are at the end of this notice.  To vote\, members must return the nominations form by US mail\, email it to nominations@danceflurry.org\, or complete it online at https://forms.gle/LhaMYLEoqhSwg3fa6.\n \nFollowing the Annual Meeting\, we will have a special presentation by Jordan Taylor Hill\, African Drum and Dance Class\, the Albany Barn\, Inc. (More below.) \nWe appreciate the support of DFO members\, and look forward to being able to gather in person in the future to enjoy a variety of traditional music and dance events. \nCONGRATULATIONS and Thank You to the Flurry Festival Managers\, the festival Committee\, and many volunteers who planned and produced “Dancing in the Cloud” –  the 2021 Festival!!!  It was a huge endeavor and a spectacular weekend! \nTHANK YOU to the amazing volunteers who contribute so much time and energy towards providing wonderful dance and music events for our community year-round.   \n\nDFO Board Members (2020-2021)\nShira Love\, President      Will Anderson\, Vice President\nRich Pisarri\, Treasurer   Marie Bruschi\, Secretary\nBarbara Bemis                  Karyn Dornemann\nKen Fisher                          Rinde Glick\nCindee Herrick                 Jordan Kammeyer\nLauren Keeley                   Kristen Lilkas-Rain\nKevin Musick                    Harry Pisila\nJuliana Post-Good           Harvey Raufman\nPeter Stix                            Sandy Waxgiser \nTHANK YOU to our retiring board members:  Karyn Dornemann\, Jordan Kammeyer\, Kristen Lilkas-Rain\, and Harry Pisila.  We also want to recognize the services of Lisa Allendorph\, who is retiring as our bookkeeper after keeping track of our finances for a number of years. Considering the number of events sponsored by the DFO\, this is no small feat.  Credits go to her and retiring Treasurer\, Rich Pisarri\, for working hard to improve the budgeting and accounting procedures.  Rich will continue to serve on the board. \n Board Members\, Emeritus \nJen Brown\, Past President                  John Guay\, Past President                  Bill Matthiesen\, Past President\nPat Melita\, Founding Member           Paul Rosenberg\, Founding Member \nStaff (Contractual) \nLisa Allendorph\, DFO Bookkeeper                                          Jonathan Greene\, Flurry Festival Program Curator\nVonnie Estes; DFO Constant Contact PR                              Blair Davenport; Flurry Festival Marketing & Fundraising Manager\nIan Hamelin Flurry Festival Finance Manager                   Jim Mead\, Flurry Festival Webmaster\nSue Mead\, Flurry Festival Admin. Assistant                        Josh Snitkoff\, Flurry Festival Technical Manager\nLorraine Weiss\, DFO Administrator \n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA \nI.   6:00    Social time and discussion of return to live dancing\n \nII. 6:30    Introductory Remarks and Review of 2020-2021 (Shira Love\, DFO President)\n                   Election of DanceFlurry Organization Board Members \nIII. 6:45   Participatory Program:  Live stream of West African Drumming and Dance Class taught by Jordan Taylor Hill.  \n \nJordan Taylor Hill is an artist in residence at the Albany Barn\, an arts incubator. After teaching drums for a few years he began to study traditional dance and in 2019 returned to West Africa (Guinea Conakry and Dakar\, Senegal) to continue his studies. He’s hosted a celebration of traditional culture for Africa and the diaspora known as ‘Sabali’\, drum circles\, and performances to bring people together and support endeavors such as the Niombato library project in Senegal.  \n\nProposed Slate Of Board Members For Election \nThe Nominating Committee presents the following slate of two returning and four new directors who will be nominated at the meeting.  Additional nominations may also be made by written petition of five members\, provided that the consent of the nominee has been obtained. \nReturning Board Members \nBarbara Bemis (Guilderland) is a contra dancer and Scottish Dancer who for several years has spearheaded DFO Board efforts on creating inclusive and welcoming events\, most recently as chair of the Community Culture committee. \nLaura Keeley (Troy) is a swing dancer who helped to initiate DFO Youth Outreach committee grant programs\, and who serves as chair of the Media Committee\, working on Facebook and the DFO website.  She is also currently working on DFO Board Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion objectives. \nNew Board Members \nThe nominees provided responses to these questions:  \n\n Are you currently involved with any DanceFlurry Organization activities? If not\, what interests you about serving on our Board?\n Do you have any organizational or prior Board experience or professional skills you would bring to the DFO’s operations?  Do you have any interests related to DFO activities?\n In what ways might you contribute to the DFO’s program or organizational goals?\n Can you commit to regular attendance and participation in Board/committee meetings\, and ongoing engagement through email or other digital media?\n\n  \nJordan Knicely (Albany\, NY) \nI first attended the Flurry five years ago and began volunteering three years ago. This year for Dancing in the Cloud I was a moderator. My primary community is blues and swing\, but I love the variety that DFO offers—from the pub sing to contra and the fiddle classes. I am an active volunteer across a range of my interests. I am currently on the membership committee for my regional professional organization\, the North East Association for Institutional Research. I worked on the communications committee for the Celtic Cultural Alliance in Bethlehem\, PA from 2009-2011 after volunteering at their festival the Celtic Classic. When I lived in Scranton\, PA\, I served as a community representative for a farmer’s market\, and I served as Treasurer and then Vice President of the graduate student senate during graduate school.\nMy professional background falls within higher education administration and data analytics. I perform a variety of office and organizational tasks in addition to being adept with computers and spreadsheets. Though my skill set is general\, I am happy to contribute to the DFO and support the arts\, music\, and dance in the Capital Region. \n  \nNoel Kropf (Garrison\, NY)   Also nominated to serve as Treasurer \nMy family and I have attended the Flurry Festival since the early days. We are avid dancers\, singers\, and musicians in various genres. I volunteered as a Zoom moderator for this year’s virtual festival. \nI have varied non-profit Board experience and extensive computer\, IT\, plus experience with music\, sound and video tech. I have been Zoom moderating and sound tech for Zoom since March 2020. I have booked bands and caller and run sound for the Poughkeepsie Contra dance since 2018. My major volunteer experience in summary: \n1996-present        Sound & Volunteer Coordinator\, Zlatne Uste Golden Festival \n2015-present        IT manager\, East European Folklife Center\, Inc. \n2017-present        Crew\, Vice President of Ferry Sloops\, Inc. \n2018-present        Board Member\, Fabric of Life\, Inc. \n2018-present        Talent Booker & Sound Engineer\, Hudson Valley Community Dance Poughkeepsie Contra \n2019-present        Nominating Committee\, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, Inc. \n2020-2021 Producer\, Zlatne Uste Golden Festival \n2015-2020 Secretary\, East European Folklife Center\, Inc. \n1996-2019 Treasurer\, Lake Celeste Association\, Inc. \nI am interested in serving as Treasurer and by extension the Board and Executive Committee. With care and diligence\, I hope to contribute existentially to the organization and its goals. \nI can commit to regular attendance and participation either in person or remotely\, and to ongoing engagement and prompt responses. \n  \nJessica Schatzel (Burlington Flats\, NY) \nThe DFO mission to connect and inspire through traditional music and dance is close to my heart\, and I would be honored to serve on the board and its committees\, to further that mission. \nI attended many events in the pre-COVID-19 past as a guest/donor\, including dances at the Buhrmaster Barn. I grew up heavily involved in Irish dance\, ballet\, and contra dances. I would love to be a part of helping maintain and grow community support and engagement in these activities.  I have seen firsthand the magic these events create; the friendships they generate\, and the lasting impact of the interaction with live music and dance; the physical and psychological benefits of engaging in dance for neuro-diverse populations\, and the creativity and open-mindedness generated by learning new dances and music from diverse cultures. \nThe organization’s continued focus on accessibility and diversity are very important to me\, and I can offer my professional skills in project management\, budget planning/oversight\, and diversity/equity/inclusion\, to further enhance the strength of the organization’s board.  I currently serve on the board of WSKG Public Media\, my local NPR/PBS broadcasting station. I have worked as a project manager and budget coordinator for multiple departments at Bassett Healthcare over the past decade\, serving a 9-county area of New York State. Since May 2017\, I have served as the Corporate Sponsorship Chair of the Otsego County Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)\, forming innovative community partnerships and coordinating/soliciting corporate donations toward Relay for Life programming. I also serve on the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s Fundraising Committee\, collaborating with local businesses and community organizations to promote the growth of local small business endeavors. \nIn review of the Board application materials\, I feel my skills and experience are most closely aligned with the roles defined in the Budget and Finance Committee\, Program Support Committee\, and Community Culture Committee. I am available for monthly meetings for both the board and committees\, as well as regular email engagement. \n Amanda Stickney  (Albany\, NY) \nPrio to Covid\, I went to swing\, blues\, and contra dances regularly at the Elks Lodge. I was a part of the Flurry Festival a few times as a volunteer and enjoyed that as well. I want to be able to make a difference in some issues that I see that are not necessarily getting addressed. I am especially interested in making sure that those with disabilities (such as myself) are acknowledged and given the chance to be greeted and be a part of the community of dancers.            Something like the Program Support or Community Culture committees would work very well for me. \nI am very focused on the organization of programs (in previous jobs) and how they are running\, and people being put into the mix. I am interested in the arts (MA in Museum Studies) and have been dancing since I was in high school. I’m very good with spreadsheets and relating the tasks that need to be done. I believe that many people don’t realize that dancing is one of the oldest forms of communications and that is something that needs to be addressed among groups of people in general. \nI am a very good public speaker (have spoken in multiple public forums) I get along with new people easily\, and I am able to listen and take in new information as well. This can help from all sides as I look into more of what needs to be done on both the side of the dancer\, and the side of the entrepreneur. I believe that this can make the program more valuable not just to those who are already dancing\, but to those who have health issues who might want to get out and meet new friends and find a safe place to be accepted. \nI manage my calendar so that obligations are immediately noted and time is set aside and can commit to allocating time for DFO board work. \n\nOnly DFO members can vote.  Here are both Word and pdf versions of the ballot which includes instructions on submission.  Ballots must be received by noon on May 24th.\n \nWord document:  DanceFlurry Organization Annual Meeting Ballot 2021\nPDF:   DanceFlurry Organization Annual Meeting Ballot 2021\n \nYou may also vote online by completing this form.\n \nThe Zoom link for the annual meeting will be emailed to members prior to the meeting. If you have not received the link by May 23 or have questions about your DFO membership\, please contact Lorraine.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/2021-danceflurry-organization-annual-meeting-special-presentation/
LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY:Flurry'21: Dancing in the Cloud
DESCRIPTION:February 12-14\, 2021\nPrintable schedule here! — Flurry21PrintableScheduleBW\nDancing in the Cloud will include more than 150 Zoom sessions of music\, dance\, jam sessions\, educational workshops\, social hours\, and much more. \n\nVisit www.flurryfestival.org for info\, tickets\, merchandise\, and more!\n 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/flurry21-dancing-in-the-cloud/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
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SUMMARY:Dance with Peter\, Paul & George
DESCRIPTION:Family and Community Dances with Peter\, Paul and George\nco-presented with \n \n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12\n3:00 pm ET Family Dance\n4:00 pm ET Community Dance \nJoin the live Zoom event\, streaming from Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs \nSuggested donation: $5/person \nThanks to everyone who attended! To offer feedback about your virtual dance experience\, send an email to dfopublicity@danceflurry.org\n \n  \n3:00 pm ET Virtual Family Dance \nCome kick up your heels to live fiddle music. Enjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation. We play music and get everyone involved – from ages 2 to 102 — especially those who have not danced before\, in easy-to-learn American favorites as well as a few international folk (Chinese\, Israeli\, French\, African\, and more) dances. We will focus on dances which can be done alone or with a partner. \nThe toe-tapping music consists of reels\, jigs\, polkas\, hornpipes\, and waltzes. Besides fiddle\, instruments in the family dance includes banjo\, mandolin\, guitar\, ukulele\, While participation in the dancing is encouraged — and it’s hard to sit still — it’s fun to just listen to the music and watch too! \nThe Family Dance is a part of Caffe Lena’s “Little Folks Series” which is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. \n  \n4:00 pm ET Virtual Community Dance \nThe idea of Community Dance is simple — get a group of people together with some musicians and a “caller” to teach and lead the steps\, and dance the night away. It’s a grass roots activity and not an event that requires participants to be serious dancers. Because this is a virtual dance\, we will focus on dances that can be done alone or with a partner.  The repertoire most conducive for singles and two people are simple international folk dances. \n\nPeter Davis\, Paul Rosenberg and George Wilson lead elementary and high school daytime workshops and residencies in traditional community dance and music\, and play for family and community dance evenings. Their repertoire consists primarily of contra\, square and international folk dances accompanied by lively reels\, jigs\, polkas and waltzes. Their music and dances transform even the most adamant\, grimacing youngsters declaring “I will never dance” into smiling dance-lovers asking: “When is the next dance?” \nAlthough they have worked as a trio since 1994\, Peter and George have each been arts educators since the mid-1970’s. Peter plays guitar\, piano\, banjo\, clarinet\, mandolin\, pennywhistle and many other instruments. Paul plays recorder and teaches and calls dances from America and around the world. George plays fiddle\, banjo\, and guitar. \nPeter\, Paul & George have recorded two CD s – and written companion instruction books – called Peel the Banana and Dance the World Around\, which present a sequence of dances from school residencies\, family dances\, and community celebrations.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/ppg/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20181029T210648Z
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SUMMARY:Buhrmaster Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Buhrmaster Barn dances plan to return for the 2023 summer season. Check back for dates and updates! \n——————————————————- \nEnjoy a tradition of community dancing passed down from generation to generation at barn dances throughout the country.  No partner needed and all dances are taught.  Dance contras and squares to live music. \nBuhrmaster Barn dances take place at the historic barn on the Pruyn House property in Colonie.  The gathering starts with a potluck dinner at 5:00 pm and the dancing is from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. \nAdmission: $12 General Public\, $10 DFO Members & Seniors\, $6 students \nLocation is 207 Old Niskayuna Road\, Colonie\, 12110. \n 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/buhrmaster-barn-dance/
LOCATION:Pruyn House\, Buhrmaster Barn\, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd.\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12110
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T200000
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SUMMARY:Hubbard Hall Community Contra Dances
DESCRIPTION:A Community Contra Dance AND A Concert on Saturday\, July 27!!\n4:00 pm Community Contra Dance with music by George Wilson and the Hubbard Hall Tune Jam Band and calling by Fern Bradley7:30 pm Concert by George Wilson\, Frank Orsini\, and Josh Ward \nDance:            $10 Adults\, FREE for Students under 18!Concert: $30 Adults\, $15 StudentsCombination ticket for both Dance & Concert: $35 Adults\, $15 Students \n6:00 pm – Pizza Dinner & Potluck. Delicious wood-fire oven-baked pizza prepared by our volunteers. Open to all regardless of whether you attend the dance or concert. Bring a dish to share. Donations to offset cost of pizza ingredients appreciated. \nFeaturing the return of musicians George Wilson\, Josh Ward\, and Frank Orsini\, this concert will bring back fond memories of Hubbard Hall’s Fiddle Festival Weekends of old. Join us for dancing\, dinner\, and a lively concert of traditional tunes. The beginner-friendly Dance will be called by Fern Bradley and will feature square\, contra\, and circle dances. You’ll learn the steps as you go — just jump in and enjoy the live music performed by Hubbard Hall’s June Jam Band\, featuring guest fiddler George Wilson! \nWe will break for pizza dinner & potluck at 6:00 pm\, then mosey over to the Hall for the 7:30 pm concert. Here is a flyer to post and share. More event information here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Freight Depot building at the Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education\, 25 E. Main Street\, Cambridge NY 12816.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/hubbard-hall-community-contra-dances/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra,Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20191026T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T024012Z
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SUMMARY:DanceFlurry Organization Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DanceFlurry Organization bylaws provide guidance for participation at Board meetings: \nMembers are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and to participate in discussions on matters before the Board\, but without a vote on matters before the Board. \n[O]nly those persons whose membership is paid for the current year will be members in good standing. \nWe request that members wishing to attend DFO Board meetings notify the president at president@danceflurry.org at least the day before a board meeting. Members wishing to bring an issue up to the board should notify the president at least a week in advance of the meeting date. \nIf you have questions about your membership\, please contact flurryadmin@mindspring.com. \nNote that DanceFlurry event organizers are always welcome to attend board meetings and bring issues up before the board.  Please let the president know about your attendance so that we can accommodate you in our agenda. \nMeetings are usually held at Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, NY 12211.  The site is across from the Albany airport. \n 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/danceflurry-organization-board-meetings/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:DFO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20181029T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T153607Z
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\nThe Capital District Megaband is a community contra dance band based in Upstate New York and sponsored by the DanceFlurry Organization. The band consists of local amateur musicians interested in playing dance music for dancers. \nParticipating musicians are from all over the Capital region. Besides the fiddle\, guitar\, flute\, and keyboard\, any instrument that can play for dances is welcome. \nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White) \nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \nIntermediate level players and higher are encouraged to join. Those who play by ear and those who read music are both accommodated. The goal of the Megaband is to provide an opportunity for musicians to play in a dance band setting. There are no individual instrument lessons. Dues are collected to pay for expert instruction and leadership\, as well as rehearsal space. Our season begins in May with a rehearsal open to all.  Various performance dates at dances and community events are scheduled throughout the year. \nYou can download a flyer here.  For more information\, please contact megaband@danceflurry.org or call 862-400-7227. \n\nThe Megaband will have an Open practice on Saturday May 14 from 2:00-4:00PM at the Shaker Pavilion (15 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, NY 12211)
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-old/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20190911T003254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T204822Z
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SUMMARY:Troy Barn Dance Experience at the Stroll
DESCRIPTION:December 8\, 2019\n Special FREE SUNDAY dance at the Victorian Stroll from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.\nThis event takes place at  Christ Church\, 35 State St.\n  \nDuring the rest of the year\, join us for a new participatory dance series in downtown Troy! Enjoy dancing to live music!  All dances taught; no need to bring a partner.  You can download a copy of the flyer here. \nWHAT IS A COMMUNITY CONTRA/BARN DANCE?\nCommunity dance is enjoying a resurgence in the North America. It is common in the United Kingdom\, where it is known as a “Barn Dance” or “Ceilidh.”  Community dancing generally includes a variety of dances and formations during an evening\, such as: \nCircle (with or without partners)\nSquare\nLongways (columns of partners facing each other)\nCouple dances\, including polkas\, waltzes\, schottisches\, and a variety of folk and international dances.\nSnaky lines or scattered formation \nParticipants can immediately have fun and feel successful at a community dance – there is no need for a beginner’s workshop because all dances are “entry level.”  Everyone is welcome\, regardless of age or how slow-moving they might be. Children and elderly are welcomed and included. \nSee what our local community dances are like in this video:
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/troy-barn-dance-experience-2019-12-08/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Christ Church United Methodist\, 35 State Street\, Troy\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Rosenberg":MAILTO:paul@homespun.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20181203T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T215929Z
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dance at the Stroll
DESCRIPTION:December 8    Special FREE outreach event at Troy’s Victorian Stroll from noon to 1:45 PM.  Download the flyer here\nDuring the rest of the year\, Capital English Country Dancers gather on the first Sundays from October to May.   Download a flyer for the regular season  here.  For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684\n\n\nCapital English Country Dances is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-2019-12-08/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Christ Church United Methodist\, 35 State Street\, Troy\, NY
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20191007T004832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T132856Z
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SUMMARY:Saratoga Savoy - Diamond Dance!
DESCRIPTION:The Diamond Dance is suspended until further notice.\n\nWe are deeply concerned about the health and safety of all our dancers. Some may be young and healthy\, but then they may be carriers and hurt those who are not. With sadness in are hearts we have to wait to resume these events for everyone’s safety. \nStay safe and healthy and we will see you dancing some day. \n\n\nTHE NORTHEAST’S LARGEST MONTHLY SWING DANCE!\nThe Diamond Dances occur every third Friday of the month\, unless otherwise stated\, from 7:30-11:00pm. \nAt the Diamond Dance you can enjoy hours of live music performed by some of the best local and nationally known musicians\, dance demonstrations\, DJ’d music between sets\, art exhibits\, discounts on dance lessons\, the elegance of the National Museum of Dance\, and a free beginner dance lesson at 7:30pm. \nAll of this for only $15* (with Flurry membership or Cash discount)\, $16 otherwise) \nDue to the fire at the Saratoga Music Hall\, the event was relocated to the National Museum of Dance at 99 South Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866. \nMore information is available at their website\, and you can download a flyer here.The Diamond Dance is a DanceFlurry Organization Affiliate series that the Saratoga SAVOY is proud to sponsor.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/saratoga-savoy-diamond-dance/
LOCATION:National Museum of Dance\, 99 S. Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20190911T003254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T002051Z
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SUMMARY:Troy Barn Dance Experience - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:The dances in this series have been cancelled.  Stay tuned for news of a 2021 season!\nDFO Coronavirus Policy 3-10-20\n\nA new participatory dance series in downtown Troy!\nEnjoy dancing to live music!  All dances taught; no need to bring a partner. \nDances from 7:15 – 9:30 pm at the Troy YWCA\, 21 First St\, Troy NY. \nSuggested donation of $8 for adults\, $5 for students\, and $2 for children.  Free snacks donated by the Honest Weight Food Coop. \nYou can download a copy of the flyer here. \nWHAT IS A COMMUNITY CONTRA/BARN DANCE?\nCommunity dance is enjoying a resurgence in the North America. It is common in the United Kingdom\, where it is known as a “Barn Dance” or “Ceilidh.”  Community dancing generally includes a variety of dances and formations during an evening\, such as: \nCircle (with or without partners)\nSquare\nLongways (columns of partners facing each other)\nCouple dances\, including polkas\, waltzes\, schottisches\, and a variety of folk and international dances.\nSnaky lines or scattered formation \nParticipants can immediately have fun and feel successful at a community dance – there is no need for a beginner’s workshop because all dances are “entry level.”  Everyone is welcome\, regardless of age or how slow-moving they might be. Children and elderly are welcomed and included. \nSee what our local community dances are like in this video:
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/troy-barn-dance-experience/
LOCATION:YWCA of the Greater Capital Region\, 21 First Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Rosenberg":MAILTO:paul@homespun.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050756
CREATED:20190611T022522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T140856Z
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SUMMARY:ALBS  --  Albany Lindy\, Blues...and Swimming
DESCRIPTION:ALBANY LINDY & BLUES & SWIMMING (ALBS)\n\n\n\nWe hope to resume Summer of 2023! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLive bands – lindy hop\, blues & soul music\n\n\n\nHouse parties  ¦  Swimming  ¦  Tons of fun!\n\n\n\nAugust 14-16\, 2020!  More information at www.albanylindyandblues.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation from the 2019 event will give you a bit of background:\nFRIDAY\, 7/12    MAIN DANCE 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM\nBlue Soul has been a collaborative effort between Marcelle Johnson and Bryan Brundige\, featuring some of the best gospel singers and performers in Albany. It is a cross pollination of genres and scenes\, putting together Soul/R&B/Funk with church musicians\, and sprinkling in the blues\, all while focusing on making their audience shake everything they’ve got. Over the last few months\, the band has been playing a monthly Soul Night in Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount)8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: All levels dance lesson9:00 pm – 12:00 pm: Soul & Blues Dance \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATE NIGHT 12:30-?!?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15/13 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\n\n\n\nBlues. Bonfire. Not Blues. Beanbags. Wee-hours river swimming*!  Dancing under the stars\, on a floor with who-knows-how-much tilt to it.  The Friday Late Night House Party takes place in Glenville\, about a half hour from Albany.  Address available at Friday dance. \n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, 7/13 Dance. Eat. Swim. Maybe even in that order.\n\n\n\n\n\n  2:00 PM – 6:00 PM  at SNYDERS LAKE204 Geiser Road\, Wynantskill\, NY 12198\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$10/8 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\nMAIN DANCE 8:30PM – 12:00 AM\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue Albany\, NY\n\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\n8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: All levels Dance Lesson9:30 pm – 12:00 am: Blues Dance \n\nIf greasy\, nasty\, dirty no nonsense blues is your thing\, Matt Mirabile has you covered. With nearly two decades of experience Mirabile has developed a cult following of those who greatly appreciate his level of passion for traditional blues music. Matt has assembled a very special band lineup just for ALBS featuring none other than harmonica ace Ted Hennessy. A night you do not want to miss!! \n\n\n\nJosh’s last stand LATE NIGHT 12:00AM – 3 AM\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount)Joshua Fialkoff lends his smoky voice and unique piano stylings – a veritable gumbo of “roots piano” flavors – to dance exchanges and series around the world\, and has been doing so for over ten years. Joshua is known for his unique arrangements that are at once new and old\, and an authenticity and rawness that shines through in his presence and performance. \n\n\nSUNDAY\, 7/14\nAFTERNOON DANCE 2:00PM – 5:00 PM\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue Albany\, NY\n\n\n$10/8 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\nJason whined about having to do sound for a band\, so our fabulous DJs are gonna make you groove.Also\, Sunday Sundaes: Come make your own Sundae! Who doesn’t love 2pm Ice Cream Breakfast? Get sticky and dance! \n\n\n \n\nSunday Evening Dance Under The Egg 7:00PM – 9:30 PM (Or until we get kicked out)\nEmpire State Plaza\, between State St. and Madison Ave.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/alb-albany-lindy-and-blues/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:Swing
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ORGANIZER;CN="June Bischoff":MAILTO:info@albanylindyandblues.com
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