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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Caller Liz Nelson with music by Ben Smith (fiddle\, banjo)\, Eric Buddington (fiddle)\, and Seamus Connor (guitar\, mandolin) \n\n\n\nThis will be the last dance before our regular summer break for July and August. We hope to see you this summer at the nearby Buhrmaster Barn Dances. \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\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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_6-12-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Teresa Broadwell Quintet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2022071858522923/ \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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_56-5-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:DANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DESCRIPTION:All DFO members are encouraged to attend the DanceFlurry Organization’s Annual Membership Meeting on Friday\, May 29\, 2026\, during the break of the Albany Contra Dance (approximately 9:15 pm). The meeting will be held at the Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDAFriday May 29\, 2025\, ~ 9:15 PM \n\n\n\nI.  Introductory Remarks and Review of 2025-2026II.  Election of DanceFlurry Organization Board Member and Officer \n\n\n\nYou must be a member in good standing to vote\, with dues paid for the current membership year.  If you are unsure about your membership status\, please contact dfoadmin@danceflurry.org. Members who only wish to attend the Annual Meeting\, which will be held in the smaller room off the main dance hall\, are not subject to an admission fee. See the webpage for information about the May 29th contra dance. Information on the slate of nominees is below. Please vote\, using only one of four options:  \n\n\n\n\nAttend the meeting in person on May 29\, 2026 during the break at the Albany Contra dance (about 9:15 pm) — no admission fee for those only attending the meeting;\n\n\n\nComplete the online ballot form by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on May 29\, 2026;\n\n\n\nComplete and mail the ballot form via US Post to DanceFlurry Organization\, PO Box 448\, Latham\, NY 12110\, to be received by Friday\, May 29\, 2026; or\n\n\n\nAttach the completed ballot or complete\, copy\, and paste your responses into an email to nominations@danceflurry.org – please include your name and community in the body of the email\, which must arrive by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on May 29\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nDownload the full announcement and ballot here.Download the ballot in Word here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to retiring board members Rindle Glick\, Harvey Raufman\, and Sarah Stew \n\n\n\nRindle Glick and Harvey Raufman were elected to the board in 2020\, but would not meet fellow board members in person until later in the pandemic.  Rindle became involved with the Community Culture committee\, working on the Principles of Community Respect Policy\, and joined the Albany Contra Dance Task Force and then organizing committee.  Having taken the contra dance callers workshop in 2024\, Rindle has become a caller for both adult and student dances and also developed and has been running the Troy Queer Contra Dance which debuted in 2025.  Both Rindle and Harvey Raufman served on the Program Support committee\, which Harvey chaired\, to review grant applications for funding provided to other organizations for traditional music and dance events.  While Harvey is completing his second round of service as a board member (the first being in the early years of the DFO)\, he will continue his involvement as Volunteer Coordinator for the Flurry Festival and event organizer for the Adirondack Dance Weekend.   Sarah Stewart joined the board in 2023. A swing and blues dancer and instructor\, she served as liaison to the 1st Friday Swing Dance event in addition to working with other board members on evolving policies and organizational management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to the amazing event organizers  who contributed so much time and energyto providing wonderful dance and music events for our community year-round. \n\n\n\nAdirondack Dance Weekend  Harvey Raufman\, Laura PerraultAlbany Contra Dances & Contra Fest  Rindle Glick\, Kevin Musick\, Mike Patterson\, Laura Perrault\, Jill WheatAlbany Family Barn Dance & Octagon Barn Dance Social  Paul Rosenberg\, Patricia Kernan\, Jim Mead\, Sue MeadAlbany First Friday Swing Dance   Jim Dolen\, Candy Dolen\, Will Anderson\, Katie Brennan\, Phyll Brienza\, Heather Coleman\, Jason Fenton\, Janice Joyce\, Marissa Thorburn\, Christina Van HoesenAlbany Sacred Harp Singing  Tarik WarehBuhrmaster Barn Contra Dance  Cindee Herrick\, Kathryn WedderburnCajun/Zydeco  Ron Bruschi\, Marie Bruschi\, Cynthia DeMichele\, Nancy Hewitt\, Rich PisarriCapital District Megaband  Judy Pardee\, Terry Klein\, George WilsonCapital English Country Dancers Melanie Axel-Lute\, Diane Bell\, Laura Paris\, Ann ThomasNorth Berkshire Community Dance  Doone Mackay\, Pat Dunlavey\, Nicholas Adams\, Katherine Abbott\, Seamus Connor\, Eric Buddington\, Mairi Smith\, Pauli VoelkelTri-City Folk Dancers  Barbara MacLean\, Bob Schulz\, Juliana Post GoodWest African Drum and Dance  Jordan Taylor-Hill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDFO Board Members  2025-2026Kevin Musick\,  President    Amanda Stickney\, First Vice President     Andrea Ferster\, Second Vice President    Noel Kropf\, Treasurer     Marie Bruschi\, SecretaryRindle Glick\, Jordan Knicely\, Harvey Raufman\, Anne Seeley\, Sarah Stewart (through 1/26)Board Members\, Emeritus:  Co-Founders Pat Melita and Paul Rosenberg \n\n\n\nStaff (Contractual)  DanceFlurry Organization:  Peggy Smith\, Bookkeeper\,  Lorraine Weiss\, AdministratorFlurry Festival:   Kathleen Crayne; Marketing Manager; Adam Goodman\, Technical Manager; Jonathan Greene\, Program Curator; Shira Love\, Administrative Manager; Jim Mead\, Database Manager; Sue Mead\, Administrative Assistant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROPOSED SLATE OF NOMINEES \n\n\n\nThe Nominating Committee presents the following slate of new director and officer candidates.  Additional nominations for Board Members may also be made at the Annual Meeting by written petition of five members\, as noted on the ballot sheet.  \n\n\n\nReturning board members and officers: \n\n\n\nKevin Musick\, President (Rensselaer County)  Kevin joined the board in 2020 during the pandemic and has served on the Outreach Committee as chair\, the Program Support Committee\, and task forces for bylaw revisions and strategic planning.  In 2021\, he joined the newly-formed Albany Contra Dance Task Force\, later the organizing committee\, where he remains active\, and has also become involved in helping with sound at a number of dances he attends from the Hudson Valley to western MA.Kevin notes “I enjoy being able to contribute to this organization and to the great dance community that it serves. In my day job I work full-time as an electron microscopist\, specializing in TEM and STEM based analysis.”Elected as 1st Vice President in 2023\, Kevin later stepped up into the President position\, and was officially elected as president in 2024. Kevin is nominated for an additional year as a board member so that he can complete the one year remaining in his role as an officer. \n\n\n\nMarie Bruschi\, Secretary (Albany County)  Active as a dancer and volunteer in the area for decades\, including the Eighth Step dances\, Marie recently completed 12 years of organizing the Cajun and Zydeco dance series with her husband\, Ron Bruschi. She was inducted into the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Hall of Fame in 2019 for promoting and keeping Irish Set Dance alive in this region.“I try to understand how and why people learn to dance\, develop confidence\, and get hooked\,” Marie says\, and she’s spent many years putting her words into action as an event organizer and dance instructor at the Flurry Festival and dances in the Northeast\, in other parts of the country\, and internationally via cruises.  In addition\, Marie has served as Board Secretary since 2020 and continues to contribute her experience as a member of the Nominations and Budget and Finance committees. Marie is being nominated for an additional term as board member and Secretary. \n\n\n\nAnne Seeley (Rensselaer County & Queens County)  Though she always enjoyed dancing\, Anne found “a certain magic” in contra dancing and the Flurry Festival. Newly relocated to the Capital District\, Anne found that DFO was the natural place for her to give back to the dance community\, and she joined the board in 2023.  She has been involved with revising the By-laws\, developing a Diversity Policy\, and chairing the Nominations Committee.Anne has really enjoyed sampling the various Capital area dance programs that DFO is involved with\, e.g.\,: Contra\, English Country\, Cajun/Zydeco\, and International/Folk.  Newly-retired from a career in environmental protection and public health\, Anne now has some time to devote to other interests and activities and hopes to continue contributing her experience and skills to help support — and hopefully to help grow — the traditional dance community. \n\n\n\nAll three nominees for new board members were introduced to the DanceFlurry Organization through the Flurry Festival: \n\n\n\nPeter Himmelman began contra dancing as a teenager in the Utica area and attended dances in Syracuse and Cooperstown before becoming a participant and a tech and sound crew volunteer at festivals such as the Flurry\, Adirondack Dance Weekend\, and NEFFA.  He has also been involved with Burning Man for a number of years.  Peter divides his time between New Hartford\, NY\, where he works for a firm that constructs costuming\, puppets and commercial and convention displays\, and Mexico\, where he is enrolled in courses and teaches English as a Second Language.He particularly enjoys seeing young dancers at events and is interested in supporting social dancing and working to ensure the future of community-based dance events.  In addition to contributing his experience with working on a number of events\, Peter is considering helping with the DFO’s social media objectives. \n\n\n\nContra dance is a “passion” for Kate Parr\, who runs her accounting firm in Chagrin Falls\, Ohio.  While located outside the Capital District\, Kate has attended a variety of events in the northeast and Canada and foresees expanding her dancing in the region since she has family and friends in the area. She’s not only been attending the Festival for a number of years\, but has also volunteered on the Lost and Found Committee\, and notes that she “tries to volunteer wherever I can” with groups that support the community.  She’s been involved with The Dandelion Romp (Oberlin College’s annual contra dance and folk music festival) and the Cleveland Butterfly Twirl contra dance weekend in addition to helping organize other local dances. Kate has observed the challenges and characteristics of various dance and music events led by independent organizers in her region and believes there are advantages to a regional collaborative approach like the DFO.  She is interested in learning more about how the DFO operates\, while at the same time providing a larger view of contra dancing outside the Capital Region and contributing her skills as an organizer and accountant to events and financial management. \n\n\n\nRay Qin began dancing in college and is a “Jack of all trades” when it comes to dancing.  They love the variety of the Flurry Festival\, thoroughly enjoy trying all different kinds of dance\, and observe that each style has a format based on competition and a format based on community.  They are interested in people talking about their own culture in terms of dance language\, the history and background of dance types\, and learning a different perspective on a culture via dance.  Ray was involved as treasurer and president of the Asian Student Association while at Smith College and participated in organizing a number of events.  Newly graduated with a degree in computer science and based in Worcester\, MA\, they are currently working in the field of biomedical research.Potential areas of involvement include helping with website/app development\, computer work in general\, outreach\, and fundraising.  They note: “I love the community building aspect of social/traditional dancing\, and in helping people to understand each other better through the language of dance.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/danceflurry-organization-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFO Events
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Russet Trio* with caller Hannah Johlas*Aldo Lavaggi (fiddle\, mandolin)\, Peter Madsen (guitar)\, Stuart Kenney (upright bass\, banjo)\,  \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\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\nOne more dance this season!  \n\n\n\nJune 12: Ben Smith (fiddle\, banjo)\, Eric Buddington (fiddle)\, and Seamus Connor (guitar\, mandolin)\, with caller Liz Nelson \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-29-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_5-8-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION: The Hammerhead Horns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2367618267069333/ \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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_5-1-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Qwill Duvall calling  \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\n\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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_4-10-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T030104Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Danny Lipsitz & the Brass Tacks \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= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-9/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260219T190953Z
CREATED:20250903T033252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190953Z
UID:10003862-1773431100-1773442800@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Music by Missing Lynx with Oliver Scanlon and Alex Fortier \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\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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_3-13-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T223000
DTSTAMP:20251204T025155Z
CREATED:20251204T025151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T025155Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Alan Thomson Little Big Band \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= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_3-6-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T223000
DTSTAMP:20251204T024850Z
CREATED:20251204T024846Z
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UID:10003905-1770404400-1770417000@www.danceflurry.org
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= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T230000
DTSTAMP:20250903T040748Z
CREATED:20250903T034536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T040748Z
UID:10003866-1769802300-1769814000@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_1-30-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260106T032701Z
CREATED:20250903T034023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T032701Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kingfisher playing: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths) \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_1-9-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T223000
DTSTAMP:20251204T024330Z
CREATED:20251204T024326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T024330Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kip Beacco & the Lucky Five \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\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_1-2-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T230000
DTSTAMP:20250903T030903Z
CREATED:20250903T030900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T030903Z
UID:10003859-1765568700-1765580400@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Mo Brachfeld and Rinde Glick calling \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_12-12-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T023627Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Smith’s GypZbilly Band \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\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\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_12-5-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T230000
DTSTAMP:20251027T232501Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Contrafest 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nov 14 and Saturday Nov 15\, 2025\n\n\n\nLiz Nelson calling with music by the Gaslight Tinkers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Gaslight Tinkers are\, from left\, Eli Martinez (drums)\, I-Shea (percussion/vocals)\, Clara Constance-Stickney (fiddle)\, Garrett Sawyer (bass) and Peter Siegel (mandolin and guitar). \n\n\n\nPhoto: Peter Siegel \n\n\n\n\n\nContrafest is three dances over the two days\, plus a half hour of waltzes tossed in on Saturday evening. See the full schedule below. Note that the sliding scale for admissions varies from our regular monthly dances\, and this year we’re also offering a Full-Fest price good for all three dances. \n\n\n\nFull 2-day Schedule: – Friday Lesson and Contra Dance (7:45pm – 11:00pm) : $15-$25 – Saturday Exciting Contras (2pm – 5pm) : $14-$25 – Saturday Waltzes (7:30pm to 8:00pm) AND Contra Dance Party (8pm – 11pm) : $15-$25 \n\n\n\nFull-Fest (All 3 Dances): $45 -$55 \n\n\n\nCalling will use Larks and Robins to denote dance roles.  No experience necessary. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID policy:  Masks optional but encouraged \n\n\n\nIf the COVID-19 hospital admissions level in Albany or Rensselaer County is high on the day of the dance\, masks will be required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Support the Abany Contra Dance and help spread the word with a T-shirt!!   \n\n\n\nShirts will be available at Contra Fest for $25. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contrafest-2/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T223000
DTSTAMP:20250903T020802Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Eight to the Bar \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\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\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_11-7-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T230000
DTSTAMP:20250903T025512Z
CREATED:20250903T025510Z
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UID:10003856-1760125500-1760137200@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Banner calling for the Star Charters: Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, Mark Price (guitar) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_10-10-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T223000
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CREATED:20250903T020238Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Miss Paula & the Twangbusters \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\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\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_10-3-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T230000
DTSTAMP:20250903T023640Z
CREATED:20250903T021853Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T223000
DTSTAMP:20250903T044934Z
CREATED:20250903T015616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T044934Z
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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= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T230000
DTSTAMP:20250424T193323Z
CREATED:20250318T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193323Z
UID:10003732-1749843900-1749855600@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Capital District Megaband led by George Wilson with caller Julian Blechner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: \n\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\n\n\n\nWe request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home.\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 (download the flyer here): \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance_6-13-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T230000
DTSTAMP:20250509T005618Z
CREATED:20240911T173516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T005618Z
UID:10002969-1748634300-1748646000@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:A Fifth Friday Contra Dance!! Cojiro (Jess Newman\, Mark Price\, Ben Graubart) with caller Liz Nelson \n\n\n\n[Note: DanceFlurry Organization Annual Membership Meeting during the break\, approximately 9:30 pm] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: \n\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\n\n\n\nWe request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home.\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 (download the flyer here): \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance-05-30-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T230000
DTSTAMP:20250424T185559Z
CREATED:20240911T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T185559Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Joy Factor (Gianna Ericson\, Rebecca Weiss\, Henry Yoshimura) with caller Quena Crain  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: \n\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\n\n\n\nWe request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home.\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 (download the flyer here): \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance-05-09-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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UID:10002979-1746212400-1746225000@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Hammerhead Horns \n\n\n\nThe Hammerhead Horns are pure musical joy. They have an amazing energy andevery show is fun!… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band  \n\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\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof of vaccine is no longer required. Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who tested positive. Masks are not required\, but are welcome. \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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-05-02-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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UID:10002967-1744400700-1744412400@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: The Red Case Band (Clara Stickney\, Stuart Kenney\, Alex Cumming) with caller Qwill Duvall \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: \n\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\n\n\n\nWe request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home.\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 (download the flyer here): \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance-04-11-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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UID:10002978-1743793200-1743805800@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \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\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof of vaccine is no longer required. Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who tested positive. Masks are not required\, but are welcome. \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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-04-04-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T194500
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CREATED:20240911T173122Z
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UID:10002966-1741981500-1741993200@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:TBA \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: \n\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\n\n\n\nWe request that if you have symptoms or have recently been exposed to Covid\, please stay home.\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 (download the flyer here): \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contra-dance-03-14-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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UID:10002977-1741374000-1741386600@www.danceflurry.org
SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \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\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof of vaccine is no longer required. Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who tested positive. Masks are not required\, but are welcome. \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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = = \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							print
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-03-07-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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