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Rohester NY Double Contra with Everest Witman & Grace Hendrickson-Jones
Nov
29

Rohester NY Double Contra with Everest Witman & Grace Hendrickson-Jones

  • 295 Gregory Street Rochester, NY, 14620 United States (map)
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Please join us for a double dance at the Rose Room. Fiddler Oliver Scanlon brings along his fine friends, guitarist Everest Witman and flautist Grace Hendrickson-Jones. Together, they bring an exciting sound to our contra dance stage. Beloved throughout the country for her inventive playfulness, Pittsburgh’s Gaye Fifer will call the dances.

Schedule

  • Advanced contra at 1:00 – 4:00 pm

  • Gaye’s advanced waltz workshop at 4:15 pm

  • Dinner Break

  • Evening contra 7:30 – 10:30

Prices: $20 for the afternoon, $20 for the evening, $40 for both

For more information visit the Country Dancers of Rochester Website Event Page

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The Flurry Festival with Stove Dragon
Feb
13
to Feb 15

The Flurry Festival with Stove Dragon

The Flurry Festival is a celebration of music and dance from America and around the world, with genres including swing, blues, contra, square dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, waltz, Scottish, fusion, international, Irish, balfolk, African, Appalachian, Asian, Crimean, Haitian, hip hop, techno contra, and more. Participants come to dance, watch, listen, or participate in a variety of dances, workshops, and concerts, including dance lessons, singing sessions, instrument workshops, scheduled and impromptu jam sessions, yoga, crafts, and family events for all ages.

The Flurry is a major economic contributor to the City of Saratoga Springs, which has embraced the Flurry since 1994.  Flurry participants celebrate a variety of cultures from around the world. Engaging in other peoples’ cultures while creating one’s own community helps us understand and appreciate people who are different from us, rather than feeling threatened by them.

Dances are informal, participatory, and appropriate for singles and couples — you never need to attend with a partner for partner dances, and you will change partners between dances in many of the sessions. Dress is casual and comfortable, with soft-soled shoes preferred. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or musician, love to experience new types of dance, learn new musical tricks, or just enjoy listening to fantastic tunes among friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Flurry!

For more information visit the Flurry Festival Website

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Montpelier VT Contradance with Alex Fortier
Feb
21

Montpelier VT Contradance with Alex Fortier

EVENING SCHEDULE

7:45–8 pm: Newcomers lesson
8–11 pm: Contra, with a break around 9:30

COST

Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids or low-income, $20 for dance supporters–choose the right price for your budget! We appreciate those who pay with cash; cards and Venmo also accepted.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to preserve our floor. Wear light, comfortable clothing — think short sleeves or a tank top, even in winter. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated (no glass bottles, please).

For more information visit the Montpelier Contra Dance Website

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Montpelier VT Contradance with Stove Dragon
Mar
7

Montpelier VT Contradance with Stove Dragon

EVENING SCHEDULE

7:45–8 pm: Newcomers lesson
8–11 pm: Contra, with a break around 9:30

COST

Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids or low-income, $20 for dance supporters–choose the right price for your budget! We appreciate those who pay with cash; cards and Venmo also accepted.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to preserve our floor. Wear light, comfortable clothing — think short sleeves or a tank top, even in winter. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated (no glass bottles, please).

For more information visit the Montpelier Contra Dance Website

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Albany Contradance with Alex Fortier
Mar
13

Albany Contradance with Alex Fortier

Albany Contradances are held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September through June, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge, located at 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY. Dancing starts at 8pm, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm.

Now is a great time to be a beginner! This is a welcoming dance community.  Please share this event with anybody who may be interested, regardless of experience level! Contra dancing has its roots in English country dancing, and may feel familiar to square dancing.  Albany Contra uses the calling terms Larks and Robins.

For more information visit the Albany Contradance Website

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Swingin' Tern Double Contradance with Owen Morrison & Alex Fortier
Apr
18

Swingin' Tern Double Contradance with Owen Morrison & Alex Fortier

DOUBLE DANCE

3:45 – 5:45 pm **Afternoon Advanced Contras $20 adults/$5 students
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30pm All-Level Evening Dance $20 adults/$5 students

Combo admission for both sessions $35/$10 students

Tickets will go on sale in 2026

For more information visit the Folk Project Website Event Page

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Newton MA House Concert with McKinley James & Francois-Felix Roy
Oct
26

Newton MA House Concert with McKinley James & Francois-Felix Roy

Join us for a fabulous evening of music and songs from the Northeast. Oliver Scanlon (fiddle), McKinley James (cello), and François-Félix Roy (guitar) will bring us traditional and original music from New England, Quebec, and regional neighbors. We're excited to welcome Oliver and McKinley back, and we can't wait to hear this trio!

When: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30)
Where: Newtonville, MA
Suggested donation: $15-$30 (sliding scale)

Contributions of snacks, desserts, and drinks (alcohol ok) are very welcome!

Space is limited, and tickets must be reserved in advance. For information or to reserve a spot: jkty@yyci.com, 617-543-6632. I will confirm all reservations and send the specific address.

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Treewild House Concert with McKinley James & Francois-Felix Roy
Oct
24

Treewild House Concert with McKinley James & Francois-Felix Roy

Treewild House Concerts aims to build community around fabulous music. To that end, we begin with a vegetarian potluck.  Dinner is at 6, and music starts at 7.

All the ticket proceeds goes directly to the musicians. If you find you are unable to come, feel free to find someone to take your place, or rest with the great feeling that you are supporting the art of music in our community.

Our audiences are limited to 30. If enough people join the waitlist, we’ll ask the musicians if they want to run a second concert. If that happens, we’ll let you know.

For more information & to purchase a ticket visit Treewild Concerts Website

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Tioga County Contradance's "Harvest Dance" with Stove Dragon & Alex Fortier
Oct
19

Tioga County Contradance's "Harvest Dance" with Stove Dragon & Alex Fortier

TIOGA COUNTY CONTRA DANCE

OCTOBER DANCE – The Harvest Dance !  The big one !

Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-6:30 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main Street, Owego NY

Stove Dragon, a high energy band accustomed to playing large halls in New York and Philadelphia, will play the first two sets. Fiddler Oliver Scanlon and keyboard player Alex Fortier will play a special third set.

Casey Carr will call a variety of dances for beginners and experienced dancers. She’ll call mostly contras, with some squares and mixers thrown in.  No dance experience necessary.

Guest caller Hilton Baxter will call one or two English Country dances.

Admission is by donation at the door.

Bring your water bottle and clean soft-soled shoes.  Mask if you are ill or choose to do so.

Finger food snacks to share are welcome.

This event is made possible by a community regrant from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; it is administered regionally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

This is our “big dance” of the year, so please make every effort to attend and bring your friends and neighbors. Please post and share the attached flier.

For more information visit the Canaan Institute Website Event Page.

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Teaching at Northeast Heritage Music Camp
Jun
22
to Jun 28

Teaching at Northeast Heritage Music Camp

I have the privilege of being on the board of directors AND a faculty member for Northeast Heritage Music camp! Hope to see you there!

For more information visit the Northeast Heritage Music Camp website: http://www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com/

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