English Country Dancing

2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays
Gender-Free ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING – 1st Church of Jamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot Sts., Jamaica Plain, 7:30-10. Fifth Tuesdays (Jan. 31), experienced. Beginners welcome, all dances taught. $7. Info: website, 617/522-2216 or 617/512-5554

every Wednesday
*ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts., 7:30-10:30. Valentine’s Day Party! Feb. 15. Basic instruction at 7:10. $9/CDS members $7/students and first timers $4. For parties, etc., Country Dance Society, info: 617/721-0600.

1st Fridays
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE for EXPERIENCED DANCERS – Church of Our Saviour, 25 Monmouth St., Brookline, 8-11. For dancers thoroughly familiar with basic English figures. Various leaders and musicians, all dances taught. $10/CDS members $8. Country Dance Society. Info: 617/721-0600.

2nd & 4th Fridays
*HARVARD SQ. ENGLISH SERIES – Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church, 1555 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 7:30-9:30pm. Beginner-friendly English dancing, all dances taught. Live music. $7/$6 CDS members/$4 students. Country Dance Society. Info: 781/591-2372 or 617/744-5331.

Special Events

Saturday, Jan. 7
CDS 2011 GALA HOLIDAY PARTY – Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, 7:30-11. Led by Brad Foster, Music Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, & Mary Lea. An elegant dessert buffet will be served. $15/under 25 with valid ID $5. Info: CDS, 617‑721‑0600.

Saturday, January 14
*2nd Annual BOSTON WASSAIL! – Afternoon tour in Jamaica Plain; evening party at 1st Church of Jamaica Plain, 6 Eliot St., 5:30pm. Traditional 12th Night party with real apple orchard wassailing, pot–luck dinner, mummers play, and molly & sword dancing. Plus singing and English, contra & couple dancing for all. All welcome. Wassail website. $10 Info: 570/690-6798, email: <bostonwassail_AT_hotmail_DOT_com>.

Wednesday, Jan. 25
A MIDWINTER CELEBRATION – First Unitarian Society of Newton, 1326 Washington St., W. Newton, 7:30–9:30. A wintery program of traditional song, dance, drama, and storytelling. FREE. Info: 781/665-3835.

Saturday, Feb. 4
PRE-PLAYFORD BALL English Country Dance WORKSHOP – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts., 1:30-4:30pm. Leader Helene Cornelius, music Jacqueline Schwab. $7 for ball registrants/$9 non-registrants. Info: CDS, 617/721-0600.

Sunday, Feb. 12
PRE-PLAYFORD BALL English Country Dance WORKSHOP – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts., 1:30-4:30pm. Leader Rich Jackson, music Joyce Crouch. $7 for ball registrants/$9 non-registrants. Info: CDS, 617/721-0600.

Sunday, Feb. 26
Pre-PLAYFORD BALL WORKSHOP – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts.,1:30-4:30. Barbara Finney leading, Joyce Crouch on piano. $9/$7 for Ball registrants. Info: CDS, 781/591-2372.