International Dancing in and around Boston
July/August 2010

(for an overview of folk dancing in general, see NEFFA’s excellent Dancing)

every Monday
*BULGARIAN/BALKAN DANCING – Green St. Dance Studios, 185 Green St., Cambridge (Central Sq), 7:30-9 pm, beginners’ session 6:30-7:30. $15, or $50/4 classes. Info: (617) 840-2362.

1st Mondays
*GREEK FOLK DANCING – Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown, 7-9. Dances July 5 & 12, call! Dances taught at all levels of skill. Donation $10. Info: 617/491-5463.

Every Tuesday
*FOLK DANCING BY THE FOUNTAIN – Outdoors at Copley Square, by Clarendon and Boylston Sts., Boston, 7:30 pm. JULY ONLY! Weather permitting—cancellations decided by 5:00; decision recorded on the FolkFone, 781/662-7476 (after July 6: 781/438-4389). FREE. Information, including a flier, or 781/438-4387.

4th Wednesdays
WEDNESDAY MUSIC JAM SESSIONS – Peacuddy’s Café and Bakery, 506 Franklin St., Melrose, 7:30-9:30. Open jams. Free. More details. Info: FAC, 781/438-4387.

every Thursday
EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE – 1st Parish of Watertown Church, 35 Church St., Watertown Sq., 8-10:45. Instruction & requests. $8/FAC memb $6/students $5. More details. Folk Arts Center: 781/662-7475.

every Friday
*BULGARIAN/BALKAN DANCING – Green Street Dance Studios, 185 Green St., Cambridge MA (Central Sq), 7:30-9 pm. $15, or $50/4 classes. Info: (617) 840-2362.

usually One Friday or Saturday a month
“TUESDAY NIGHT REVIVAL” (experienced Balkan) DANCE – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 8-11. July 10 & 31, both Saturdays. Check the website for a possible additional date. $4. Info: 781/648-6887.

usually 4^th Saturdays
FAC INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE PARTY – Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Belmont. 8-11. July 17 (3rd Sat.), Shining Moon, preceded by a Pinewoods Review (see “Special Events”). August 28, Cambridge Folk Orchestra. All requests, no teaching, live music. Refreshment donations appreciated. $12/FAC members $10/students $7. More details. Info: Folk Arts Center, 781/662-7475.

every Sunday
*INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING at MIT – Cambridge: Student Center, second floor. Instruction & requests 8-9; requests 9-11. NO DANCE July 4 or Aug. 29; August 22 is uncertain – check the website. $1 donation requested. MIT Folk Dance Club: 617/253-FOLK.

FORGAS HUNGARIAN DANCERS – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 6:30 to 8:30. Intermittent classes for review during July and August. $10. Info: Website, 617/484-4870.

Special Events

Saturday, July 10 (rain date July 11)
OUTDOOR BALKAN DANCING – Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville, 5:30-7:30. Music by Skorosmrtnica. All dances taught. FREE. Info: Folk Arts Center, The Growing Center and 617/666-2969.

Saturday, July 17
PINEWOODS REVIEW – Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Belmont, 5-7 pm. Come review dances taught by Jaap Leegwater and Jan Plumpr at last month’s International dance and music week at Pinewoods Camp. Followed by the monthly FAC Party, 8-11 pm. $8/$6 FAC members/$5 students. Bring a box supper and do both! Info: Folk Arts Center, 781/662-7475 or 781/438-4387.

* marks a dance recommended for beginners (may include a “Newcomers” session).

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