International Dancing in and around Boston
March/April 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 taught at all levels of skill. Donation $10. Info: 617/491-5463.

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

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, 781/662-7475.

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
*INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE – Park Ave Congregational Church, Park Ave. at Paul Revere Rd., Arlington Hts., 8-11. NO DANCE April 23. Instruction & requests, beginners always welcome! Frequent special events/guest teachers/live music—check flyers or here for more info. $8/FAC members $6/students $5. More details. Info: Folk Arts Center, 781/662-7475.

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

One Friday or Saturday a month
“TUESDAY NIGHT REVIVAL” (experienced Balkan) DANCE – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 8-11. March 27, April 17, both Saturdays. $4. Info: 781/648-6887.

usually 2^nd Saturdays
*BALKAN DANCE PARTY & CONCERT with ZDRAVETS – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington, 8-11 pm. March 6 (1st Saturday, April 10. 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 – St. John's Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., Arlington. 8-11. March 20 (3rd Sat.), preceded by workshop, see “Special Events”. NO DANCE in April. 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. March 7, Greek night, with live music by Maraki. April 11, Kresge Rehearsal rm. A; April 25, possible cancellation, check website. $1 donation requested. MIT Folk Dance Club: 617/253-FOLK.

HUNGARIAN DANCE CYCLES – Church of Our Saviour, 21 Marathon St., Arlington. 6:30 to 8:30. $10. Info: Website, 857/919-1926.

one Sunday/month
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CLUB – Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline. additional class March 7. Learn International dance repertoire! Instrumental session (Barbara Pixton) 1-3 pm; singing session (Ray Rosenstock) 3:30-5:50 pm. $10 per session, $15 for both. More details. Info: 617/734-5215.

4^th Sundays
*MOSTLY WALTZ for Boston – Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA, 2:15-5:30. Live music, various musicians. Basic teaching until 3. Waltzes plus other couple dances. $12/students $8. Info: 781/395-1066.

Special Events

Sunday, March 7
NEFFA/FAC FAMILY DANCE – Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, 2-4 pm. Traditional Dances from Around the World with Regina Laskowski & Marcie Van Cleave, music by Cal Howard & Friends. All dances taught, all ages welcome. $5/person, $25 family max. Bring clean shoes, please! Info FAC: 781/662-7475, or NEFFA: 781/662-6710.

Saturday, March 13
*25th Annual BALKAN MUSIC NIGHT – Friends of the Performing Arts in Concord, 51 Walden St., Concord, 7 pm-2:30 am. Concert & dance party, all live music. $25 (concert only $20, party only $15); discount for FAC members, seniors., under 12. Advance ticket purchase recommended! Info & tickets: FAC, 781/662-7475.

Saturday, March 20
LEE OTTERHOLT: Dances from the Balkans and Beyond! – St. John's Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., Arlington. Workshops at 2:30 & 4:30 Each wkshp $15/FAC members $13/students $10, or both: $28/ FAC members $24/students $18. Followed by FAC's monthly Saturday party in the same location. More details. FAC, info 781/662-7475.

Saturday, March 27
FAC’s Elegant Evening of International Dancing – Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Belmont. Music by Barbara Pixton, Patrick Yacono, Robert Penny and Catherine Miller. Afternoon review with Marcie Van Cleave and Chris Ricciotti 3:30-5:30 $7/ Youth (ages 17-25) $5. Evening dancing & divine refreshments 8 - 11:30 pm $27/FAC Members $25/Youth $17; all day $32/FAC Members $30/ Youth $20. Info: 781/662-7475.

Friday-Sunday, April 23-25
*NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL – Mansfield High and Middle Schools, Mansfield, MA. All-weekend festival including dancing, music, crafts, workshops, exhibits, family events. Bring clean shoes to change into for dancing! Info: NEFFA, 781/662-6710.

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

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