Join us in the beautiful setting of the Knox Octagonal Barn for a delightful evening of dance, live music, and community!! Fun, simple dances from the U.S. and around the World. For every age and ability. All dances will be taught. Circles, contras, squares. Partner and non-partner dances. All ages, no partner or experience needed. Suggested donations: […]
Cost: $20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member Albany Elks, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) Beginners: Take the 7pm East […]
Ice Cream Sunday - Dereck Kalish Robin Russell, Marnen Laibow-Koser Doors open at 1:30. Beginner workshop is at 1:40. Dance from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Special admission for Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes) Season Ticket: $88 (includes Regular Dances + Ice Cream Sunday + Membership) NOTE NEW LOCATION: St. […]
Joy Factor (Gianna Ericson, Rebecca Weiss, Henry Yoshimura) with caller Quena Crain Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September through June, in the […]
Music by Joy Factor with calling by Peter Stix North Berkshire Dances are held on the second Saturdays of the month from 7:30 to 10 PM in the community hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA. Dances include contras and squares all done to great live music. The sessions are open […]
A Fifth Friday Contra Dance!! Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price, Ben Graubart) with caller Liz Nelson Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September through June, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge, located at 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY. Dancing starts at 8pm, with a beginner […]
Ambassador Program: The DFO has established this program to welcome all people, especially beginners, to our dances. For more information, please ask at the front desk. Taking a break in July and August. Back in the fall with: Sept 5 Annie & the Fur Trappers Oct 3 Miss Paula & the Twangbusters Nov […]
The Capital District Megaband led by George Wilson with caller Julian Blechner Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September through June, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge, located at 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY. Dancing starts at 8pm, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now […]
Special SUNDAY afternoon dance! Come join the Open Band * At the summer location in North Adams * Hannah Johlas will call all dances, starting the evening with easy dances friendly to newcomers and families with children. Hannah will teach new moves and skills as needed, so that beginners can dance with everyone right from the […]
Special Double header season opener!Caller Melanie Axel-Lute with Alan Thomson and others 3-5 pm: English Country Dance sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers. Separate admission of $15 (no discounts) Potluck dinner at the break - 5 pmContra dance is from 6-9 pm, with a separate admission Dance in the Barn on the grounds of the […]