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  • Contra & Square Dance: Wendy Graham calling to Deborah Payne, Sam Gleaves, and Charlie Pilzer

    July 8 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra dancers
    Description

    Wendy Graham is calling to the Deborah Payne (fiddle), Sam Gleaves (Appalachian singer, multi-instrumentalist), and Charlie Pilzer (piano, bass). We hope you can join us for a fun evening of dancing! Dances cost $15.00 per person. Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration (https://fsgw.org/event-4861333) is preferred but one may be registered at the door. Cash is accepted at the door.

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Janine Smith calling to Petrichord

    July 1 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra dancers
    Description

    Janine Smith is calling to the Petrichord, with Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet), Sophie Chang (cello), and Bobby LaRose (piano, mandolin, bones). They have been playing together for contra dances and concerts for the last three years, joining different strands of folk traditions. The trio creates a vibrant, rich experience for dancer and listener. We hope you can join us for a fun evening of dancing! Dances cost $15.00 per person. Registration is required of all participants. Preregistration (https://fsgw.org/event-4861331) is preferred but one may be registered at the door. Cash is accepted at the door.

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Anna Rain calling to TrebleMakers

    June 24 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Caller: Anna Rain. Band: The Treble Makers are Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Brenna Hogan (hammered dulcimer, fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano). Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Susan Taylor calling to Charlie Pilzer & Friends

    June 17 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Caller: Susan Taylor. Band: Charlie Pilzer will be 70 years old. In celebration, he is playing this dance (Piano) with his friends Rebecca Weiss (Fiddle), Susan Brandt (Flute), Leigh Pilzer (Soprano Sax). Maybe more! Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Perry Shafran with Contranella

    June 3 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Caller: Perry Shafran. Band: Contranella (Megan Wobus Beller on fiddle, John Wobus on piano, and Charley Beller on percussion, mandolin, and banjo). Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Andrea Nettleton and Triple Helix

    May 20 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Caller: Andrea Nettleton. Band: Triple Helix (Colleen Reed: Flute, Alexander Mitchell: Fiddle and Keith Gillis: Guitar). Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Greg Frock and Terpsichore

    May 6 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Caller: Greg Frock. Band: Terpsichore (Elke Baker: Fiddle, Ralph Gordon: Bass, Liz Donaldson: Piano). Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra & Square Dance: Melissa Chatham & Devine Comedy

    April 22 | 7:30 pm

    7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson

    8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance

    Contra
    Description

    Contra dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW. Calling by Melissa Chatham. Devine Comedy (John Devine: Guitar, Steve Hickman: Fiddle, Marty Taylor: Concertina) will provide the music. Gender Free Terms for all dance calls. All dances will be taught. 

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Friday Night Dancers & Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    info@fridaynightdance.org
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
    • Read more about Contra & Square Dance: Melissa Chatham & Devine Comedy

    Contra Dance featuring Morrison Brothers with Janine Smith

    June 9 | 7:00 pm

    7:00 - 7:30 pm Lesson

    7:30 - 10:30 pm Dance

     

    Dancing Planet Contra
    Description

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Dancing Planet Contra
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    dancingplanet@erols.com
    Website
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    Event Type
    Dances
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    Contra Dance featuring Evening Star with Will Mentor

    May 26 | 7:00 pm

    7:00 - 7:30 pm Lesson

    7:30 - 10:30 pm Dance

     

    Dancing Planet Contra
    Description

    For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website here >>

    Presenter
    Dancing Planet Contra
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15
    Email
    dancingplanet@erols.com
    Website
    More Information & Purchase Tickets
    Event Type
    Dances
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