International Dancing in and around Boston
January/February 2012

(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.

every Wednesday
*FRAMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE – Parish Hall of Edwards UCC Church, 39 Edwards St., Framingham, 7:30-10. See Special Events, Feb. 4. Instruction & requests. Soft-soled shoes please! $6/FFD members $5/student or senior $1 discount/1st time FREE. Info: 978/897-7549.

*GREEK FOLK DANCING – 2nd floor function hall, 288 Green St., Cambridge (Central Sq.), 7-9. Instruction; donation $2. Boston Lykeion Ellinidon. Info: 508/393-3563.

every Thursday
EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE – 1st Parish of Watertown Church, 35 Church St., Watertown Sq., 8-10:45. Instruction & requests. $9/FAC members $7/students $6. More details. Folk Arts Center: 781/438-4387.

every Friday
*INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts., 8-11. Instruction & requests, beginners always welcome! Frequent special events/guest teachers/live music—check flyers or more details for more info. $10/FAC members $7/students $5. Info: Folk Arts Center, 781/438-4387.

One Friday or Saturday a month
“TUESDAY NIGHT REVIVAL” (experienced Balkan) DANCE – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 8-11. Jan. 6 (Friday), Jan. 21 (Saturday) &: Feb. 3 (Friday). $4. Info: 781/648-6887.

every Saturday
*GREEK FOLK DANCING – 2nd floor function hall, 288 Green St., Cambridge (Central Sq.), 12-2. Instruction; donation $2. Boston Lykeion Ellinidon. Info: 508/393-3563.

2^nd Saturdays
*BALKAN DANCE PARTY & CONCERT with ZDRAVETS – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington, 8-11 pm. Jan. 7 (1st Sat.) & Feb. 11 (2nd Sat.). Dancing & music from Bulgaria and her neighbors. Protect our floor–bring clean shoes, please! $7. Info: <zdravets.music_AT_gmail_DOT_com> or 617/964-2003.

usually 4^th Saturdays
FAC INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE PARTY – Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Belmont. 8-11. Jan. 28, music by Goats Without Borders. Feb. 25 Party is preceded by FAC’s Annual General Meeting, 7:30; music by The Pinewoods Band. This dance is free to members. All requests, no teaching, live music. Refreshment donations appreciated. More details. Info: Folk Arts Center, 781/438-4387.

every Sunday
*INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING at MIT – Student Center, 84 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 2nd Floor (Sala/Lobdell). NO DANCE Jan. 1. Jan. 28 dance in Rm. 407. Instruction & requests 8-9; requests 9-11. $1 donation requested. MIT Folk Dance Club: 617/253-FOLK.

IMPROVISATIONAL HUNGARIAN DANCE – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 6:30 to 8:30. NO DANCE Jan. 1. Work on Boncidai cycle both Romanian & Magyar. Teacher Dénes Takácsy. $10. Info: Website, 617/484-4870.

3rd Sundays
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CLUB – Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline. Learn International dance repertoire! Instrumental session (Barbara Pixton) 1-3 pm; singing session (Ray Rosenstock) 3:30-5:50 pm. Feb. 26, a 4th Sunday. $11 per session, $17 for both. More details and a flier. Info: 617/208-3862.

4^th Sundays
*MOSTLY WALTZ for Boston – Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA, 2-5:30. Basic teaching until 3. Waltzes, plus other couple dances. Jan. 22, a workshop (Cross-Step, modern Rotary) & dance with Susan Guardiola.. NO DANCE in Feb. $12/students $5. Info: 781/646-7861.

Special Events

Sunday, Jan. 8
*NEFFA/FAC FAMILY DANCE – Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, 2-4pm. New England Barn Dances & World Dances with Dillon Bustin & Judith Stames-Hamilton, music by Cal Howard & Friends. All dances taught, all ages (5 and up) welcome. $5/person, $25 family max. Bring clean shoes, please! Info FAC: 781‑438‑4387, or NEFFA: 617‑299‑1590.

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
FOLK FUSION 2012 – Next Generation Music and Dance! – Crosby Whistle Stop, 24 Roland Street, Charlestown MA. 7:30-11:30 pm. Live music with the Free Raisins, Blajini, and Bury Me Standing. Dan Friedman calling. $10/students $8. Details, and a flier. Info: 781‑438‑4387.

Saturday, Feb. 4
Framingham Folk Dancers’ annual INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK DINNER & DANCE PARTY – 1st Unitarian Church, 349 Boston Post Rd., Weston, Dinner 6:30, dance 7:30-10, music by the All-Girl Band. FFD member$10/$9 dance only; non-member $11/$10 dance only; various discounts, family max. Info: 978/897-7549.

Sunday, Feb. 5
*NEFFA/FAC FAMILY DANCE – Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, 2-4pm. New England Barn Dances & New England Barn Dances & World Dances with Jacob Bloom & Dana Sussman, music by Cal Howard & Friends. All dances taught, all ages (5 and up) welcome. $5/person, $25 family max. Bring clean shoes, please! Info FAC: 781/438-4387, or NEFFA: 617/299-1590.

Sunday, Feb. 19
*NEFFA/FAC FAMILY DANCE – Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, 2-4pm. Traditional Dances from Around the World with Marcie Van Cleave & Jeremy Van Cleave, music by Cal Howard & Friends. All dances taught, all ages (5 and up) welcome. $5/person, $25 family max. Bring clean shoes, please! Info FAC: 781/438-4387, or NEFFA: 617/299-1590.

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

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