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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Annie and the Fur Trappers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd a performance by Sarrah’s Swinging Pandas + Shim Sham\, Bus Stop & Snowball\n\n\n\nYoung\, inventive and competition winner Sarrah Aliewie will instruct the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing and DJ. Get a new slant on your dance moves.  Sarrah’s performance group\, The Swinging Pandas will do a demo at the break to Let’s Twist Again. We’ll also do a Snowball\, a SHIM SHAM and a Bus Stop at the break. \n\n\n\nDress up to celebrate the end of Summer: Nice light slacks or dress shorts\, summer dresses\, etc. Don’t miss. \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.  Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers needed!  Please contact us if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance\, especially with take down.Ambassador Program:  The DFO has established this program to welcome all people\, especially beginners\, to our dances. For more information\, please ask at the front desk. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_9-5-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Workshop in English Country Dancing -- FREE
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will introduce the basic steps and forms of English Country Dancing. No partner is needed! This type of dancing is often depicted in Jane Austen movies and other early 19th century. The workshop is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers and will be taught by Don Bell. (The session will use recorded music.) \n\n\n\nThe location is at the St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 1st Street\, Troy\, New York\, 12180. Admission is free\, although donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nWe have a beautiful wood dance floor. Please wear clean\, flat\, soft-soled dance shoes. \n\n\n\nSt. John’s ECD Workshop\n\n\n\nOur COVID PolicyPlease stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of CoVid or flu. CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/beginners-workshop-in-english-country-dancing-9-7-25/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 1st Street\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere on the Hill is a dynamic contra trio from Boston featuring Tory Horner\, Annie McDougall\, and Rosemary Powell. With Tory and Annie’s soaring fiddles and Rose’s driving guitar\, the trio brings a mix of classic New England contra tunes\, modern gems\, and original tunes to dance floors across the Northeast. Since meeting in the fall of 2024\, they have been playing as many dances as they can\, and they are excited to be embarking on their first big tour in November. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the gender-free calling terms Larks and Robins. \n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with Covid-19:– Masks are optional– We request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer or Dance Ambassador\, who will be wearing a button. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions or to volunteer at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nEvents this season  \n\n\n\nSeptember 12th: Melanie Axel-Lute calling for Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle)\, Annie McDougall (fiddle)\, Rose Powell (guitar) \n\n\n\nOctober 10th: Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar).  NOTE:  No 5th Friday dance on Halloween \n\n\n\nNovember 14-15 – Albany ContraFest  [performers TBA but will include the Gaslight Tinkers] \n\n\n\nDecember 12: Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling for TBA \n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2026: TBA calling for Kingfisher: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \n\n\n\nJanuary 30\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA [*unofficiallythere are tentative plans for Stove Dragon: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle\, mandolin\, feet\, vocals)\, Rose Jackson (fiddle\, vocals)\, Sam Zakon-Anderson (piano)\, Max Newman (guitar)] \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026: No dance — see you at the Flurry! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA led by Oliver Scanlon \n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026: Qwill Duvall calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026: TBA calling for TBA \n\n\n\nMay 29\, 2026: TBA calling for TBAJune 12\, 2026 TBA calling for TBA
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_9-12-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:North Berkshire Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:* At the Williamstown location * \n\n\n\nJeff Walker will call\, music by Kathy and Jeff Walker. Gents and ladies role terms. \n\n\n\nAdmission is pay-as-you-can:  $5 – $15\, or barter equivalent\, suggested.  \n\n\n\nAs a community dance in a small college town\, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into the ever-changing tradition of New England contra dance.  Contra dancing is the contemporary face of a living tradition; some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed. Some of the dances are hundreds of years old\, some are recently composed; all are good fun and a pleasurable occasion for meeting and interacting with people both new and familiar. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 3:30 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nCovid Policy: Masks are optional\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\,  Visit www.northberkshiredance.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northberkshiredance/. \n\n\n\nUPCOMING DANCES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe send a quick email reminder once a month before each dance. If you would like to be included\, you can subscribe here. \n\n\n\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-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Williamstown MA\, 906 Main Street\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra
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SUMMARY:DFO/Flurry/Members' Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 14\, 20251-5 pmPeebles Island State Park\, Cohoes NY\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe hope DFO members will join the DanceFlurry Organization board\, Flurry Festival planning committee\, event organizers\, volunteers\, and their families/friends and spend the afternoon at this beautiful riverside location connecting with friends from across our community. Bring your instruments\, games\, frisbees\, etc\, and plan for a relaxed afternoon catching up with the DFO & Flurry community!GRILLING OPTIONS & POTLUCK    We’ll be grilling\, along with a potluck\, and request your RSVP and grill preferences by September 7 for planning. After your RSVP is recorded\, please click “View Invitation” to return to this page\, where you will be able to scroll down and select your choice of DFO-provided grill options\, as well as sign up to help with grilling or bring a potluck item. To provide more detail about food\, add a note to your RSVP. Your RSVP will also help us notify you in event of weather-related changes. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Park entry is free\, the pavilion is covered\, and there are walking trails nearby and a lawn.  WEATHER: In case of severe weather\, information on the backup location will be emailed to those who have RSVP’d. Updates will also be posted at facebook.com/danceflurry For up-to-date information contact Shira at 518-268-3780 or Lorraine at 518-926-0538\, or emailadmin@flurryfestival.org LOCATION & PARKING: Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers\, and offers terrific views of rivers and rapids. Parking is on the west side of the road; cross the road to find the pavilion by the water. Find a detailed map and trails at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/PeeblesIslandTrailMap.pdf.
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