Monday Night English Country Dances
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents English Country Dancing from 8:00 p.m to 10:30 p.m. every Monday at the Church of the Nativity. 6112 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. New dancers and beginners are always welcome. All dances are taught.
English Country Dancing is joyous, lively movement to elegant music in a friendly, informal setting. The figures are simple, and each dance is taught and walked through. Come alone or with a friend.
Directions to Church of the Nativity
Please download a English Dance flier for more information.
These events are sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS.
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Event Dates
Monday, March 17 2025An Evening of English Country Music with some Irish tunes thrown in for good measure, as it is Saint Paddy's Day, after all. Will you be going?
8 pm to 10:30 pm
Kappy Laning calls to the tunes of Becky Ross on violin; Marty Taylor on recorders, whistles and concertina; and Carl Friedman at the piano.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, March 22 2025
Saturday Afternoon Gentle English Dance
230 to 430 pm
Mike Franch calls the gentle steps and Marty Taylor on whistles, concertina and recorders, Emily Aubrey on violin and Janina O'Brien on the piano provide the tunes therefore.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, March 24 2025
An Elegant, Yet Fun Evening of English Country Dance
Called by April Blum, and played by: Elke Baker on the violin/viola; Robin Wilson on flute and concertina; and Janina O'Brien on the piano, usually.
8 pm to 1030 pm
Please register beforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, March 31 2025
The Last English Country Dance of a string of English Country Dances in March!
800 to 1030 pm
Andrea Nettleton calls to the music played by: Jeff Steinberg on vioin, Mark Vidor on accordion and Carl Friedman at the piano
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, April 07 2025
English Country Dancing in a lovely hall!
Liz Donaldson at the piano, joined by Jeff Steinberg on violin and Mark Vidor on the accordion will play the tunes called by Sharon McKinley.
800 -- 1030 pm
Please register aforehand at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, April 14 2025
Another fun time dancing English Country!
Diane Schmitt calls the dances and the corresponding tunes shall be provided by Emily Aubrey on violin, Carl Friedman on piano and Ralph Barthines on guitar.
800 -- 1030 pm
Please register via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, April 21 2025
English Country Dancing on a Monday night! How to brighten up any Monday!
800 -- 1030 pm
Kappy Laning will call the dances and Marty Taylor (recorders, whistles and concertina) Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien, usually at the piano, shall provide the tunes thereof!
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, April 28 2025
English Country Dancing with gusto!
800 -- 1030 pm
Guest musician Laurie Andres at the piano, joined by Emily Aubry on violin and Robin Wilson on flute and concertina will play the tunes for the dances called by April Blum.
Please register ahead, via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay/php
