General Information - Contra Dancing

Lining up for a contra at St. Marks

Ahh. The Swing.

Pictures, courtesy of Karl Senseman.

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Saturday, May 25 2019 (Member Sponsored)
Balfolk Music Session
2 pm - 4 pm
The 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214
This free workshop/guided jam is for all musicians and all instruments.
We will be playing tunes from the Balfolk repertoire - traditional and contemporary folk
dance music from France and Brittany. For more information contact Mark Vidor, 410-790-4072, mbvidor@aol.com Please Note: This is a music session. IT IS NOT A DANCE.

Monday, May 27 2019 (Member Sponsored)
Dances of Peace
Please RSVP as soon as possible and latest by Thursday May 23 if you plan to attend. 3 - 5 PM. We provide a warm and accepting space where we each find our own place; all moods are welcome; healing and laughter seem to find their way into our midst. If you can move you can dance these dances. Doors open at 2:45 to be ready to begin at 3 PM. Potluck snacks to follow Dances. 612 Hollow Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Donation requested, $5 suggested. Bring potluck snacks if you wish. If weather allows, we dance outdoors, so bring layers and sun protection to be comfortable. For more info www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org for questions call Peggy 410-465-1914

Monday, May 27 2019
English Country Dance
The caller will be Emily Aubrey; music will be provided by Carl Friedman (violin), Mark Vidor (accordion), and Judy Meyers (piano)

Tuesday, May 28 2019
4th Tuesday Song Swap
Song Swap - 7 to 9 PM - at the Four Hour Day Lutherie

Wednesday, May 29 2019
Square/Contra Dance
Ethan Ableman calls to Tea and Honey - Rebecca Weiss (fiddle), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle), Sophie Chang (cello), and Bobby LaRose (piano). Special Workshop before the dance (7:15-8PM): Contra flourish workshop for intermediate to advanced dancers with Eria and Amelia.

Monday, June 03 2019
English Country Dance

Free New Dancer Orientation at 7:45

English caller and choreographer Colin Hume calls to the music of Elke Baker (violin), Tom Wright (10-string mandolin), and Jonathan Jensen (piano and more)

Wednesday, June 05 2019
Square/Contra Dance
Rodney Sutton calls to Devine Comedy - Steve Hickman (fiddle), Marty Taylor (pennywhistle, concertina), and John Devine (guitar).

Baltimore Folk Music Society

General Information - Contra Dancing

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