Monday Night English Country Dances
With the end of the public health emergency, we are not currently requiring vaccinations or masks for our events. By participating you are agreeing to be mindful of the safety precautions that limit the spread of disease and to treat others with consideration and respect. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well and let us know if we should let attendees know about potential illness spread at our events..
We will still be requesting payment via the BFMS Website
We look forward to singing and dancing together! We once again welcome snack contributions for our dances and your help cleaning them up :-)
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents English Country Dancing from 8:00 p.m to 10:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Mondays 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: $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 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. New dancers are always welcome. Come alone or with a friend. 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.
Directions to Church of the Nativity
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Event Dates
Monday, December 11 2023English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Dec. 11 Sharon McKinley celebrates the 30th anniversary of her heart valve! Sharon will call dances to music by Tina Chancy (violin), Jonathan Jensen (piano) and Marty Taylor (concertina and winds).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Monday, December 18 2023
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Dec. 18 Diane Schmit leads the dancing with music by Carl Friedman (violin), Janina O’Brien (piano and more) and Mark Vidor (accordion).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Sunday, December 31 2023
Dec. 31 Gala New Year's Eve English Country Dance
8:00 pm - 12:30 am
Melissa Running will call dances to music by Becky Ross (violin), Liz Donaldson (piano) and Bruce Edwards (bassoon and concertina).
8:00 pm Doors open, Reception with light refreshments
8:30 pm Waltzing
8:45 pm Dancing Begins
Part 1: Dancing for the Olde Yeare
10:15 pm Break for refreshments, socializing
10:45 pm Part 2: Goodbye to the Olde Yeare
Revelry to Marke the Impending Transit
Midnight Libation for Celebration (champagne & non-alcoholic)
12:10 am Part 3: Dancing for the New Yeare and First Last Waltz of 2024
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. Registration OPEN!! https://www.bfms.org/nyeGala.php
