Folk Dancing by the Fountain
in Boston’s Copley Square
Participatory folk dancing
7:30-10 pm Tuesdays, June, July, and August
Admission: FREE!
Beginners and singles are always welcome!
A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC’s outdoor summer folk dance series offers basic folk dance instruction, often 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.
Dances are held in Copley Square near the corner of Clarendon and Boylston Streets in Boston’s Back Bay, on the plaza in front of historic Trinity Church. To get there by public transportation, take any Green Line trolley to Copley Station.
FAC’s FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about current Boston-area folk dance events. Call 781-662-7476 after 5 pm on June, July, and August Tuesdays for the final word on cancellation of the Copley Square dance because of inclement weather or other unforeseen events, or check the home page on this website.
Many thanks to Financial Framework LLP and the City of Boston for their support of this dance series, and to all the leaders, musicians, and dancers who made the 37th season a success.
The 2008 schedule will be posted in May.
Folk Dancing by the Fountain schedule for 2007:
June 5
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Jonathan Young
June 12
Teaching by Jonathan Young & Janet Yeracaris
June 19
Teaching by Jo Crawford & Dan Pearl
June 26
New England contra dancing with caller Tony Parkes & musicians Carol Bittenson, Jim Guinness, and Roberta Sutter
July 3
Teaching by Andy Taylor-Blenis & Dana Sussman
July 10
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 17
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 24
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Andy Taylor-Blenis
July 31
Teaching by Jo Crawford & Dan Pearl
August 7
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave; music by Shining Moon
August 14
Teaching by Jonathan Young & Janet Yeracaris
August 21
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave & Jonathan Young
August 28
Teaching by Marcie Van Cleave; music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra
Download a printable PDF version of the Copley Square dance’s 2007 live music schedule.
