Community dances

Outdoor folk dances

Copley Square | Greater Boston

Outdoor FAC folk dances in Greater Boston
(see Copley Square for Folk Dancing by the Fountain on Tuesday evenings in July and August 2011)

Admission: FREE!

Beginners and singles are always welcome!

FAC’s free outdoor summer folk dances offer basic instruction and dancing for all, sometimes accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. For more information, see About folk dancing.

FAC’s FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about current Boston-area folk dance events. For the final word on cancellation of outdoor dances because of inclement weather or other unforeseen events, call the FolkFone at 781-438-4389 a couple of hours before the dance should begin, or check FAC’s Facebook page or the home page on this website.

Harvard Square Friday folk dancing schedule for 2011:

7:30–9:30 pm on Forbes Plaza in front of Au Bon Pain café at Holyoke Center,
1350 Massachusetts Avenue at Dunster Street,
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
(near Harvard Station on the MBTA Red Line)

August 12
International dancing with leader Janet Yeracaris
and music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra
August 19
International dancing with leaders Andy Taylor-Blenis and Janet Yeracaris
September 2
International dancing with leader Andy Taylor-Blenis
and music by Goatzilla
(NOTE: The dance previously scheduled for Sunday afternoon, August 28 was canceled.)

This dance series is made possible by support from the Harvard Square Business Association and by financial support from a private donor and from FAC.

Download the summer 2011 outdoor folk dance flier as a printable PDF.