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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY   Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify  All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-12-19/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:2022 Saratoga New Year's Fest
DESCRIPTION:DanceFlurry Takeover at the Saratoga Music Hall \n\n\n\n474 Broadway\, 3rd FloorSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866 \n\n\n\nSpend New Year’s Eve dancing the (day and) night away\, as we take over the Music Hall to present a full schedule of events at Saratoga’s 2022 New Year’s Fest! \n\n\n\n\nFull-Fest Tickets: $25 after Dec 25\n\n\n\n\n*** When purchasing full-fest tickets\, please use this affiliate link so $10 of your ticket price goes to us!*** \n\n\n\n\nDanceFlurry Events-Only Tickets: $10 online here or at the door\n\n\n\nOr sign up to volunteer\, and get free admission to all DFO events that day! Click below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this event on Facebook – and invite your friends! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1132997230687011/ \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nEvents run from Noon through 11:15PM. Click event title for performer info. \n\n\n\n12PM – 1:10International Folk Dancing with Tri-City Folk Dancers1:15 – 2:00      Family Dance Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack2:00 – 2:45More Family Dance!Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack3:00 – 6:00Contra DanceWill Mentor calling to River Road  (Jesse Ball\, Kristen Planeaux\, and Sarah-Hadley Yakir)Beginner’s lesson at 3:006:45 – 7:30Saratoga High School Fiddle Club Performance7:45 – 8:30Swing Lesson with David Wolf8:30 – 11:15Swing DanceGiacomo Smith Quartet\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor the full New Year’s Fest Schedule\, visit SaratogaNewYearsFest.com \n\n\n\nQuestions about the event? Email newyearsfest@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovid Policy: \n\n\n\nWe ask that all attendees of DFO Events at the Music Hall wear surgical or higher grade masks while in the venue. We will have masks available at the door for those in need. If you have symptoms of a Covid-like illness\, please defer and dance instead at one of our regular monthly events when you are well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase advance tickets ($20 through 12/25) for all of New Year’s Fest (including DFO events)\, click HERE for our affiliate ticket link\, through which DFO will receive $10 of your purchase. You will pick up full-festival tickets at the City Center.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase DFO Events-Only Tickets\, use the form below. Your $10 admission gets you a wristband allowing entry to all the DFO events listed above and held at the Music Hall\, but will NOT give you access to any other New Year’s Fest events.\n\n\n\nOn the day of the event\, if you decide you want to attend other New Year’s Fest activities\, you may show your DFO wristband at the City Center and upgrade to a full-festival pass for an additional $15.\n\n\n\nAs a reminder\, masks will be both required and available for events at the Music Hall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer Information\n\n\n\n12:00-1:10  International Folk Dancing with the Tri-City Folk Dancers \n\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\, duos and trios). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, former Yugoslav countries)\, Romania\, Greece Turkey\, Armenia\, Israel and many 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\n\n1:15-2:00 / 2:00-2:45  Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg and Tamarack \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEnjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation! Circle dances\, squares\, line dances\, international folk dances\, and play-party singing games from around the world.The 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! \n\n\n\n3:00 – 6:00  Contra Dance\, with Will Mentor calling to River Road \n\n\n\nThere will be instruction for beginners at the start of the dance\, as well as a welcoming atmosphere to learn-as-you-go! \n\n\n\n\nWill Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching\, upbeat wit\, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight\, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!” \n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Road delivers beauty\, power\, and groove to contra dances with a highly revered mixture of contemporary and traditional tunes with strong influences from Quebecois\, New England\, & Maritime traditions\, featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir on fiddle\, Kristen Planeaux on piano\, flute\, and accordion\, and Jesse Ball on mandolin\, guitar\, accordion\, and foot percussion. While they are geographically divided by the Connecticut river\, an aptly named River Road connects them to create an energy that is highly sought after in the contradance scene. \n\n\n\n\n6:45 – 7:30  Performance by the Saratoga High School Fiddle Club \n\n\n\n\nThe Saratoga Springs Fiddle Club is a High School club that learns Irish\, Scottish\, and French-Canadian music by ear. All students are welcome to play\, however the majority of them play string instruments. The club is lead by Mrs. Jessica LaBello\, a talented string teacher at the High School.  \n\n\n\nThe Fiddle Club has previously played at events like the Victorian Streetwalk and the Beekman Street Arts Fair\, as well as the Flurry Festival! They are also planning to play at the McKrells Christmas Concert at The Egg in Albany and to travel abroad to Scotland next year!  \n\n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:30  Swing Lesson with David Wolf \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid dances all types of Social Dancing\, but mainly specializes in American Standard Ballroom and Argentine Tango. Dave has over 20 years of dance experience and has had training with some of the world’s best dancers. He is also no stranger to instruction\, for he has experience as a high school teacher as well as an instructor of college level courses. He has also trained dance instructors for over tens years. No matter where you take a class with David you are sure to enjoy every minute! David is known for his incredible sense of humor and extraordinary teaching skills. He is also filled with tons of dance history knowledge as well as strange factoids that surprise most everyone.  \n\n\n\nBesides instruction and choreography\, Dave is a DJ. He offers a one of the largest authentic collection of Argentine Tangos\, Disco\, Swing and Latin music. He has done several ballroom events and weddings as well. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n8:30 – 11:15  Swing Dance with the Giacomo Smith Quartet \n\n\n\nGiacomo Smith – clarinet and sopranoGraham Tichy – banjo Bob Kendall – bassRandy Reinhart – trombone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince he moved to London a decade ago from Montreal Canada\, Saratogian Giacomo Smith has earned a reputation as one of the most distinct and versatile performers in London’s vital jazz scene. Smith\, along with cofounder Jack Abraham\, founded Kansas Smitty’s in 2013 as London’s answer to the fertile communities fostered in other cities by the likes of Count Basie\, Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington. The idea was to grow a genre-blind philosophy that embraced all eras and geographies of jazz. Two years later\, they opened their first bar on Broadway Market in London’s trendy Borough of Hackney and played host to countless world class musicians: Louis Cole\, Cory Wong\, Johnny O’Neal\, Victor Goines\, Leroy Jones\, Shingai Shoniwa\, Eliza Doolittle\, Rhys Lewis\, Reuben James\, Ben Van Gelder\, Chris Dave\, and many others.   \n\n\n\nSmith is an active soloist\, performer and educator outside his role in Kansas Smitty’s. Notable appearances include performing Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto with Guy Barker as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall\, and with Wynton Marsalis at the Barbican Centre and in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Smith has led Kansas Smitty’s in performances from London’s Alexandra Palace to international venues in Brussels\, Paris\, Baltimore\, New York City and Rochester. He has been a member of Rob Brydon’s touring band for “Songs and Stories” since 2019 and I worked with Jamie Cullum as a producer and arranger on his most recent release “The Pianoman at Christmas Pt. 2”. In November 2022\, Smith premiered Guy Barker’s clarinet concerto “The Art of the Hang” at the Cadogan Hall as part of the 2022 London Jazz Festival. Smiths also recently produced albums for actor\, Damian Lewis and drummer Jas Kayser (Jorja Smith).
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/new-years-fest/
LOCATION:Saratoga Music Hall\, 474 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Saratoga Springs\, New York\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing/Blues
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-01-01-23/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to The El Dorados.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to live music (see details below) \n\n\n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/6025255480820550 \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – El Dorados \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nMar 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nApr 7 – TBD \n\n\n\nMay 5 – TBD \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-01-06-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing/Blues
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\n\n\n\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\n\n\n\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White) \n\n\n\nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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/capital-district-megaband-rehearsal/2023-01-08/
LOCATION:Celtic Hall\, 430 New Karner Rd.\, Albany\, 12205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Albany Contradance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday 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. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\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\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \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\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a complete list of our planned dates for the coming season: \n\n\n\n\nJan 13: Trifecta (Alan Thomson\, George Wilson\, Josh Pisano) with caller Julian Blechner\n\n\n\nFeb 10: TBD with caller Ben Sachs-Hamilton\n\n\n\nMar 10: Capital District Megaband with caller Steve Zakon-Anderson\n\n\n\nMar 31: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller Bob Isaacs\n\n\n\nApr 14: Red Dog Riley with caller Peter Stix\n\n\n\nMay 12: River Road with caller Alex Deis-Lauby\n\n\n\nJun 9: Confluence with caller Hannah Johlas\n\n\n\nJun 30: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller TBD
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-01-13-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\n\n\n\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\n\n\n\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White) \n\n\n\nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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/capital-district-megaband-rehearsal/2023-01-19/
LOCATION:Celtic Hall\, 430 New Karner Rd.\, Albany\, 12205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\n\n\n\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\n\n\n\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White) \n\n\n\nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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/capital-district-megaband-rehearsal/2023-01-29/
LOCATION:Celtic Hall\, 430 New Karner Rd.\, Albany\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to live music (see details below) \n\n\n\nSee below for Facebook event links! \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – El Dorados \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nMar 3 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 7 – TBD \n\n\n\nMay 5 – TBD \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-02-03-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing/Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
CREATED:20221104T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T021017Z
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-02-05-23/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
CREATED:20221226T120600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221226T121652Z
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SUMMARY:Capital District Megaband Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Are you an intermediate to advanced musician\, ready to play up to dance speed\, and looking for a new direction and challenge?\n\n\n\nYou\, too\, can be part of the Megaband!\n\n\n\nLearn from one of the most highly-respected fiddlers in the northeast\, and hone your skills as a dance musician!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGeorge Wilson (Photo: Lawrence White) \n\n\n\nDirector / conductor George Wilson works with the group to focus on building repertoire and developing the nuances and groove necessary for good dance music. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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/capital-district-megaband-rehearsal/2023-02-09/
LOCATION:Celtic Hall\, 430 New Karner Rd.\, Albany\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Albany Contradance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday 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. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\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\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \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\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a complete list of our planned dates for the coming season: \n\n\n\n\nFeb 10: TBD with caller Ben Sachs-Hamilton\n\n\n\nMar 10: Capital District Megaband with caller Steve Zakon-Anderson\n\n\n\nMar 31: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller Bob Isaacs\n\n\n\nApr 14: Red Dog Riley with caller Peter Stix\n\n\n\nMay 12: River Road with caller Alex Deis-Lauby\n\n\n\nJun 9: Confluence with caller Hannah Johlas\n\n\n\nJun 30: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller TBD
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-02-10-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T220000
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dances are held on the second Saturdays of the month and include contras and squares all done to great live music.  The sessions are open to beginners\, families\, and life-long dancers!   All dances are taught and no partner is required. Come alone or bring a friend or two. \n\n\n\nThe early part of the evening will be particularly welcoming to beginning dancers and families with children; at the end\, we’ll have Chorus Jig. (What’s Chorus Jig? Read on to the end!) \n\n\n\nNew in 2023 \n\n\n\nNew location: the community hall of the First Congregational Church\, which is at 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, MA. \n\n\n\nVaccination & Mask Requirement: unfortunately\, some elements that make our dances wonderful community events are also great for spreading respiratory disease. Luckily\, it’s possible to have most of the fun\, and minimize the misery\, with suitable precautions. To this end we’ll be requiring everyone in the hall to wear masks and show proof of Covid-19 vacination. We’ll follow the rules outlined by the Friends of the Greenfield Dance: http://www.friendsofgreenfielddance.org/covid-19-policy/ \, and we’ll have an optional pre-registration system to help ease lines at the door. \n\n\n\nNew Admission Fee Schedule — Pay What You Can: Pre-pandemic\, we put a lot of effort into setting admission fees to both cover expenses and also let as many people as possible join us. Charging different amounts by category got complicated\, and still didn’t work for everyone\, so we’ve decided to let you decide for yourself how much to contribute. You may choose to contribute by helping with practical matters\, like checking people in at the door\, or sweeping the floor at the break. However\, we do use money to pay our performers (though never quite enough for their specialized skills) and to pay rent for the hall\, so contributions from $5 to $15 per person are most welcome. \n\n\n\nNew Dance of the Year — Chorus Jig! Admittedly\, Chorus Jig is old\, not new\, but dancing it every month here in Williamstown is new for us. Chorus Jig is a dance with a name\, and a history\, and a reputation for boisterous fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\nMarch 11\, 2023: Quena Crain calling\, band soon to be announced. Quena has special facility with family dances\, so this is a particularly good month to bring the whole family for the first half of the evening. We’ll still dance “Chorus Jig” near the end of the evning\, as every month. \n\n\n\nApril 8\, 2023: Caller and band soon to be announced. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2023: Caller soon to be announced. Musicians Mary Cay Brass on piano with Laurie Indenbaum on fiddle. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \n\n\n\nJune 10\, 2023: Caller and band soon to be announced. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \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\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-02-11-23/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Williamstown MA\, 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T200000
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Winter Roots Flurry Festival
DESCRIPTION:For everything Flurry Festival\, head over to the festival’s home at www.flurryfestival.org! \n\n\n\nWinter Roots\n\n\n\nWHEN:\n\n\n\nFebruary 17-19\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE:\n\n\n\nFlurry Headquarters: Saratoga Springs City Center / Hilton Hotel\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. In 2023\, all Winter Roots sessions will take place within the Hilton/City Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYPES OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\nWinter Roots will feature Contra\, English Country\, Swing/Blues\, and BalFolk music & dancing.  There will be concerts\, workshops\, and jams\, and sessions are beginner through experienced. Sunday will have swing programming throughout the day. Winter Roots will not include family or children’s programming. \n\n\n\nQUICK LINKS:\n\n\n\n\nTickets are now on sale at https://www.flurryfestival.org/tickets2023/\n\n\n\nFestival performers are at https://www.flurryfestival.org/performer-list/\n\n\n\nThe full Covid policy for Winter Roots is located at https://www.flurryfestival.org/winter-covid-policy/\n\n\n\nOther festival policies are at https://www.flurryfestival.org/about/policies/\n\n\n\nVolunteer applications will be open in late December here\n\n\n\nVisit our Q&A page here
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/winter-roots/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing/Blues
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-02-20/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:March 3 dance cancelled due to bad weather. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFree Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to The Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nThe Alan Thomson Little Big Band plays a versatile mix of dance music from Tracy Chapman to Benny Goodman\, doing lots of East and West Coast Swing and Lindy\, and probably a waltz. They’ll play music from Chapman\, Stray Cats\, Elvis\, Stevie Ray Vaughn\, Eric Clapton & Carl Perkins. They’ll also do big band tunes from Goodman\, Duke Ellington\, Cole Porter & Nat Cole. Don’t miss. \n\n\n\nCheck out the great band lineup: Alan Thomson piano\, Don Young guitar and vocals\, Ed Tourge bass\, Keith Pray tenor sax and Mark Foster drums. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1965914933607201 \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – El Dorados \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nMar 3 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 7 – Dylan Perrillo Quartet \n\n\n\nMay 5 – Phil Drum’s The Resonators \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-03-03-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing/Blues
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-03-05-23/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-03-06/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Albany Contradance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday 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. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\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\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \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\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a complete list of our planned dates for the coming months — remember that there is a 5th Friday dance this month! \n\n\n\n\nMar 10: Capital District Megaband with caller Steve Zakon-Anderson\n\n\n\nMar 31: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller Bob Isaacs\n\n\n\nApr 14: Red Dog Riley with caller Peter Stix\n\n\n\nMay 12: River Road with caller Alex Deis-Lauby\n\n\n\nJun 9: Confluence with caller Hannah Johlas\n\n\n\nJun 30: Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller TBD
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-03-10-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
CREATED:20221225T164329Z
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dances are held on the second Saturdays of the month and include contras and squares all done to great live music.  The sessions are open to beginners\, families\, and life-long dancers!   All dances are taught and no partner is required. Come alone or bring a friend or two. \n\n\n\nQuena Crain calling\, band soon to be announced. Quena has special facility with family dances\, so this is a particularly good month to bring the whole family for the first half of the evening. We’ll still dance “Chorus Jig” near the end of the evning\, as every month. \n\n\n\nNew in 2023 \n\n\n\nNew location: the community hall of the First Congregational Church\, which is at 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, MA. \n\n\n\nVaccination & Mask Requirement: unfortunately\, some elements that make our dances wonderful community events are also great for spreading respiratory disease. Luckily\, it’s possible to have most of the fun\, and minimize the misery\, with suitable precautions. To this end we’ll be requiring everyone in the hall to wear masks and show proof of Covid-19 vacination. We’ll follow the rules outlined by the Friends of the Greenfield Dance: http://www.friendsofgreenfielddance.org/covid-19-policy/ \, and we’ll have an optional pre-registration system to help ease lines at the door. \n\n\n\nNew Admission Fee Schedule — Pay What You Can: Pre-pandemic\, we put a lot of effort into setting admission fees to both cover expenses and also let as many people as possible join us. Charging different amounts by category got complicated\, and still didn’t work for everyone\, so we’ve decided to let you decide for yourself how much to contribute. You may choose to contribute by helping with practical matters\, like checking people in at the door\, or sweeping the floor at the break. However\, we do use money to pay our performers (though never quite enough for their specialized skills) and to pay rent for the hall\, so contributions from $5 to $15 per person are most welcome. \n\n\n\nNew Dance of the Year — Chorus Jig! Admittedly\, Chorus Jig is old\, not new\, but dancing it every month here in Williamstown is new for us. Chorus Jig is a dance with a name\, and a history\, and a reputation for boisterous fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\nApril 8\, 2023: Caller and band soon to be announced. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2023: Caller soon to be announced. Musicians Mary Cay Brass on piano with Laurie Indenbaum on fiddle. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \n\n\n\nJune 10\, 2023: Caller and band soon to be announced. This year we will dance the old chestnut\, “Chorus Jig”\, every month. \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\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-03-11-23/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Williamstown MA\, 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-03-13/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-03-20/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers Workshop – Teaching Dances to be included on the April 2 Dance Program\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers Workshop – Teaching Dances to be included on the April 2 Program. Taught by Don Bell with recorded music. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will teach basic dance figures and preview dances that will be danced at the April 2 event. New dancers are encouraged to attend so that they can quickly improve their dancing skills and get more enjoyment from regular dances. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend and act as ‘dance angels’ by partnering with new dancers. If you attend the workshop\, you will be in a good position to better enjoy the dancing at the next Capital English Country Dance\, April 2. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Workshop is 2:00 – 4:00 PM. The dance workshop is at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. Donations are requested to cover the hall rent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:  \n\n\n\n-proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);*-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerMar 26 Dance Workshop Teaching Dances on April 2 Program. Taught by Don Bell with recorded musicApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7  Melanie Axel-Lute with Robin Russell and Marnen Laibow-Koser
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-workshop-03-26-23/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
CREATED:20221219T154536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T221712Z
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-03-27/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T022015
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SUMMARY:Albany Contradance
DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday 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. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\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\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \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\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a list of our remaining dates for the season: \n\n\n\n\nMARCH 31 – Elderberry Magic! – Barbara Lubell (fiddle)\, Mark Bagdon (fiddle)\, Vonnie Estes (piano) with caller Bob Isaacs\n\n\n\nAPRIL 14 – Red Dog Riley – Don Stratton (fiddle)\, Kristin Bolton (upright bass)\, Dave uertin (guitar\, mandolin)\, Andrew Munkres (banjo\, piano) with caller Peter Stix\n\n\n\nMAY 12 – River Road – Sarah-Hadley Yakir (fiddle)\, Jesse Ball (guitar)\, Kristen Planeaux (piano) with caller Alex Deis-Lauby\n\n\n\nJUNE 9 – Confluence – Tim Ball (fiddle)\, Nadine Dyskant-Miller (flute\, foot percussion)\, Barbara Dyskant (keyboard) with caller Hannah Johlas\n\n\n\nJUNE 30 – Cedar Stanistreet and Friends with caller Liz Nelson
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-03-31-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols: \n\n\n\n-proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);*-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7  Melanie Axel-Lute with Robin Russell and Marnen Laibow-Koser
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-04-02-23/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify \n\nAll gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: \n\nVaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracing\n\nIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2023-04-03/
LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to The Dylan Perrillo Quartet \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nDylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the capital region. He performs regularly with Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet. More info on Dylan: http://www.dylanperrillo.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/165393036292601/ \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – El Dorados \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nMar 3 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 7 – The Dylan Perrillo Quartet \n\n\n\nMay 5 – Phil Drum’s The Resonators \n\n\n\nJune 2 – Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-04-07-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing/Blues
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