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SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Freedman\, callerMusic by Dominik Landowne\, Sue Polansky \n\n\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of dancing\n\n\n\nDancing with friends in sync with beautiful music is a joyful\, magical experience!\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays from September through MayIntroductory Workshop at 1:30 pm | Dance 2-5 pmGeneral Admission $15 (Discount with DFO/CEDC membership)St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 First St.\, Troy\, NY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch some of our dances here \n\n\n\nSeason 2025-2026 (Download flyer) \n\n\n\nList of Callers and Musicians 2025-26 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers membership form \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 2   –  Helen White\, music by Spare PartsDecember 7   –  Imogen Mills\, music by Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fischer\, Nancy BakemeierJanuary 4   –  Orly Krasner\, music by Jean Monroe\, Eleanor LincolnFebruary 1   –  Elizabeth Freedman\, music by Dominik Landowne\, Sue PolanskyMarch 1   –  Don Bell\, music by Alan Thompson\, Micah WalterApril 5   –  Martha Griffin\, music by Spare PartsMay 3   –  Melanie Axel-Lute\, music by Flying Romanos \n\n\n\nOur COVID Policy: Proof of vaccination and wearing of a mask will not be required at CECD events.  Please 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact: dianehbell@gmail.com | 518-416-6771Capital English Country Dancers (CECD) is an affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of the Country Dance and Song Society
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers_2-1-26/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 146 1st Street\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:English Country Dances
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Jonathan Greene & the Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\n\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\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_2-6-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION:Sing four-part harmony with others and make a sound unlike anything else on earth..without auditions\, rehearsals\, or a commitment.  Just singing for joy!  All are welcome! We sing out of the Sacred Harp\, 1991 Edition. Loaner books are available. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe are an informal\, friendly group of people from the greater Albany\, N.Y.\, area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional\, a cappella\, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers\, all ages\, all voices\, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website (or contact us) and find out more about us and the music. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* Please note that there may be changes to the schedule for particular weeks. Please check the Facebook page or the website albanysacredharp.org for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nWe sing in the Great Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church’s address is 30 N Ferry St 12305\, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall\, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!) \n\n\n\nParking lot off Green St. (GPS “214 Green St 12305”) – a door opens directly from the lot to the hall. Check online or FB for other special dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols: We sing together each Saturday\, in person and indoors\, mask optional. Please do not attend in the case of possible symptoms or exposure to COVID or other illness. Sacred Harp Singing is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization\, and its Covid safety policies are determined by the event organizers and the venue\, not the DFO. Please note that some special events have individual COVID protocols.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany Family Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:American and International Folk Dances & Singing Games!Storytelling & Sing-Alongs!Enjoy traditions passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\n\nCircle dances\, squares\, line dances and play-party singing games from around the world. Instruction and calling by Paul Rosenberg. Music by Tame Rutabaga.   \n\n\n\nSit-in musicians of any age and degree of experience are welcome to join in. \n\n\n\nCome join us for an intergenerational fun afternoon! Bring your children\, parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, cousins\, brothers and sisters! Bring your friends and neighbors! All join hands and circle left! \n\n\n\nDances 3:00 p.m. — 4:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nSuggested donation: Adults / $5-$10\, Children 6-12 / $1 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Paul at 518-482-9255 or paul@homespun.biz. \n\n\n\nEvents are held at the Love Albany Center\, Albany\, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue\, Albany 12209.  Park in the lot and enter the building from the parking lot. On street parking available or parking lot at 8 Kate Street. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer here. 2026 Season events:January 18 February 8 March 8 April 12
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-family-dance-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Albany Love Center\, 20 Ten Eyck Avenue\, Albany\, 12209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION:Sing four-part harmony with others and make a sound unlike anything else on earth..without auditions\, rehearsals\, or a commitment.  Just singing for joy!  All are welcome! We sing out of the Sacred Harp\, 1991 Edition. Loaner books are available. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe are an informal\, friendly group of people from the greater Albany\, N.Y.\, area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional\, a cappella\, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers\, all ages\, all voices\, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website (or contact us) and find out more about us and the music. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* Please note that there may be changes to the schedule for particular weeks. Please check the Facebook page or the website albanysacredharp.org for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nWe sing in the Great Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church’s address is 30 N Ferry St 12305\, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall\, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!) \n\n\n\nParking lot off Green St. (GPS “214 Green St 12305”) – a door opens directly from the lot to the hall. Check online or FB for other special dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols: We sing together each Saturday\, in person and indoors\, mask optional. Please do not attend in the case of possible symptoms or exposure to COVID or other illness. Sacred Harp Singing is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization\, and its Covid safety policies are determined by the event organizers and the venue\, not the DFO. Please note that some special events have individual COVID protocols.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION:Sing four-part harmony with others and make a sound unlike anything else on earth..without auditions\, rehearsals\, or a commitment.  Just singing for joy!  All are welcome! We sing out of the Sacred Harp\, 1991 Edition. Loaner books are available. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe are an informal\, friendly group of people from the greater Albany\, N.Y.\, area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional\, a cappella\, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers\, all ages\, all voices\, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website (or contact us) and find out more about us and the music. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* Please note that there may be changes to the schedule for particular weeks. Please check the Facebook page or the website albanysacredharp.org for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nWe sing in the Great Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church’s address is 30 N Ferry St 12305\, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall\, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!) \n\n\n\nParking lot off Green St. (GPS “214 Green St 12305”) – a door opens directly from the lot to the hall. Check online or FB for other special dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols: We sing together each Saturday\, in person and indoors\, mask optional. Please do not attend in the case of possible symptoms or exposure to COVID or other illness. Sacred Harp Singing is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization\, and its Covid safety policies are determined by the event organizers and the venue\, not the DFO. Please note that some special events have individual COVID protocols.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Albany Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Singing
DESCRIPTION:Sing four-part harmony with others and make a sound unlike anything else on earth..without auditions\, rehearsals\, or a commitment.  Just singing for joy!  All are welcome! We sing out of the Sacred Harp\, 1991 Edition. Loaner books are available. \n\n\n\nMost Saturdays*   1:00 to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\n“Haunting ancient harmonies…Gregorian chant meets bluegrass” —NY Times“the heavy metal music of the 19th century”   —J. Hauff \n\n\n\n\nWe are an informal\, friendly group of people from the greater Albany\, N.Y.\, area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional\, a cappella\, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers\, all ages\, all voices\, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website (or contact us) and find out more about us and the music. \n\n\n\nYes! We will have everything you need… * a warm welcome * a tunebook to borrow * a cup of tea * explanations/instruction as you may require. \n\n\n\n\n* Please note that there may be changes to the schedule for particular weeks. Please check the Facebook page or the website albanysacredharp.org for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nWe sing in the Great Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church’s address is 30 N Ferry St 12305\, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall\, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!) \n\n\n\nParking lot off Green St. (GPS “214 Green St 12305”) – a door opens directly from the lot to the hall. Check online or FB for other special dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols: We sing together each Saturday\, in person and indoors\, mask optional. Please do not attend in the case of possible symptoms or exposure to COVID or other illness. Sacred Harp Singing is an Affiliate Event of the DanceFlurry Organization\, and its Covid safety policies are determined by the event organizers and the venue\, not the DFO. Please note that some special events have individual COVID protocols.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-sacred-harp-shape-note-singing-9/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:St. George’s Episcopal Church\, 30 N. Ferry St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cajun / Zydeco Dances
DESCRIPTION:Great live music from Catahoula Cajun Band!  \n\n\n\nGreat fun–and no partner needed! \n\n\n\nLesson at 7:00 – Dance from 7:30-10:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe lesson at the beginning of the dance covers the traditional Cajun dances: the Cajun Waltz\, One-Step\, and Two-Step.  All of these are traveling “Carousel” dances. The dancers create the “Carousel” by all the couples working together traveling around the floor in a counter clockwise direction.  See these guidelines for Cajun dancing. \n\n\n\n\nThere are no Covid restrictions\, but we ask that folks stay home if they are not feeling well or have been exposed recently.  \n\n\n\nThe line-up for the 2025-2026 Season (click on image to download flyer):October 25 – ZydegrooveNovember 22 – Red Aces Cajun BandDecember – No danceJanuary 24 -Zydeco RevelatorsFebruary 28 –  Catahoula Cajun BandMarch 28 – Les Taiauts Cajun BandApril 25 – Planet Zydeco \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between Cajun and Zydeco??     \nZydeco and Cajun dancing follow similar rhythms\, born in the Bayou of Louisiana\, and notably feature an accordion and often a fiddle (or two)\, generally with a rhythm guitar and a bass guitar (or stand-up bass). Stationary dances like Zydeco (or swing dancing) are generally done in the center of the dance floor to allow traveling dances\, such as a Cajun two-step\, to be done around the outside oval of the floor. \n\n\n\nZydeco Revelators\n\n\n\nZydeco music generally includes the distinctive sound of a rub board\, or “frattoire” as it is called in French\, and usually there is also a drummer keeping a lively beat. Zydeco dancing tends to be more energetic\, with dancers tending to stay in one location while they dance.  The gentle percussive beat of the triangle\, or “p’tit fer” as it is known in French\, or just the bass\, often keeps the beat in Cajun music. Cajun music tends to tell a story\, with gentler dancing that travels around the perimeter of the dance floor\, such as waltzes and two-steps.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/cajun-zydeco-dances_2-28-25/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:Cajun/Zydeco
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