(Note: Dancing is
held every Sunday from 7:00-10:00 at the Masonic Lodge in West
Hartford, CT. Where not otherwise indicated, we dance to a mix of
recorded and live music. Special events will be posted as soon as
they are scheduled; bookmark this site and check back often.)
September
- September 2, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- September 9, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- September 16, 2001:
Live-music dance party, with music by Panharmonium (from Amherst, MA) and A Different Village. Donation $10 includes a free
dinner, starting at 5:30! If you can, please
bring additional refreshments and soft drinks.
- September 23, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- September 30, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
October
- October 7, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5. Note that
for this evening we will meet at the Masonic Lodge on
South Main Street in West Hartford.
- Saturday, October 13,
2001: Workshop and Folk Dance with Zdravets, at Richard and Flora's Dance Barn, in Whately, MA.
- October 14, 2001:
(Back at the Legion Hall for 3 more weeks.) Regular dance
evening. Donation $5.
- October 21, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- October 26-28, 2001:
NOMAD Festival of Traditional Music,
Art, and Dance (Newtown, CT).
- October 28, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
November
- November 4, 2001:
Note
that, beginning this evening, we will meet regularly at
the Masonic Lodge on South Main Street in West Hartford. The hall is between Friendly's and
the Lemon Grass, just South of Farmington Avenue. Free
parking on street or in the large municipal lot just
behind the hall (entrances on LaSalle and on Farmington).
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- November 11, 2001:
Workshop with Michael Ginsburg. Michael is one of the
country's premier teachers. He will be accompanied by
musicians playing Greek, Gypsy, Bulgarian, and Macedonian
music. Michael's dances are for everyone, from beginner
to experienced. Everyone welcome! Donation $10.
- November 18, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- November 25, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
December
- December 2, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- December 9, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- December 16, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- December 23, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- December 30, 2001:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
January
- January 6, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- January 13, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- January 20, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- January 27, 2002:
Live-music dance party, with music by A Different Village. Donation $10. Tag sale of folk
clothing, recordings, and memorabilia. Exhibitors must
come early to set up.
February
- Febuary 3, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- Febuary 10, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- Febuary 17, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- Febuary 24, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
March
- March 3, 2002:
Hambo workshop from 7-8, taught by Ada Wilson and Steve
Derby, with live music provided by Laura Covell and
friends. Request dancing from 8-10. Donation $5.
- March 10, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- March 17, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- March 24, 2002:
Guest workshop taught by David Skidmore (from Boston). David, a talented and
experienced dancer, musician, and teacher, will present a
varied program of dances. Donation $10.
- March 31, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
April
May
- May 5, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- May 12, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- May 19, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- May 26, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
June
- June 2, 2002:
Special evening of dancing, in memory of Bruce Batts. (Bruce,
one of the mainstays of our group, died of illness on
April 16.). Guest musicians representing several bands
will provide the music. All donations will go to worthy
organizations designated by Bruce.
- June 9, 2002:
Brief Annual Meeting, 7:00-7:30, followed by regular
dance evening. Donation $5.
- June 16, 2002:
Always on Sunday Special Dance Party, 7:00-10:00
PM, with live music provided by Flying Tomatoes (from the Boston area). The
Tomatoes' visit has become an annual event. Come and see
why we keep inviting these musicians back! Donation $10.
Bring refreshments to share.
- June 23, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- June 30, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Live-music dance party, with music
by A Different Village from about 8-9 PM, to honor Ellen
and Charlie Mandelberg on their 20th wedding anniversary.
Donation $5.
July
- July 7, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- July 14, 2002:
Workshop with guest teacher, Iliana Bozhanova, from
Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Iliana is a superb dancer, an
experienced teacher, and a lovely person, with excellent
English. She uses live music in her workshops. She was
last in West Hartford on July 1, 2001. Teaching 7:00-9:00,
request dancing until 10:00. Donation $10.
- July 21, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- July 28, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
August
- August 4, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- August 11, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- August 18, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.
- August 25, 2002:
Regular dance evening. Donation $5.