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Country Life, Dance & Music Society (CLDMS)
Pittsfield, MA

Dancer at the Grange

 

 

WELCOME
Dance Schedules

Are you new to Traditional New England Country Dancing (or Contra Dancing )

If you are, you'll have a wounderful time Country Dancing. Here on the edge of New England, we dance mostly contradances which are longwise sets as well as some squares and couple dances. All dances are taught, with easy dances early in the evening and progressing to harder ones later.

The easiest way to learn is by getting out there and dance. Watching won't help. Don't worry about mistakes; we all make them - - - frequently. Experienced dancers simply recover from their mistakes with more grace. So relax, smile and enjoy the live music and just dance for the enjoyment of it. There is no need to skip, hop, or run. Just use an easy light walking gait. Most of the dance movements take 8 steps, a few 4 or 16 steps. The movements change when ever the music changes. Listen to the music and enjoy the dance.

Before each dance session begins, the caller will walk you through the dance steps. Then the caller will lead the dance through a few more repetitions with the music. You will soon be dancing on your own - - - moving in concert with the other dancers to fantastically stimulating live old time music. You'll find choral dancing is exhilarating !

Singles are always welcome. If you came as a couple, we encourage you to split up and ask others to dance. You will learn much faster. There are lots of experienced dancers eager to help. And you will meet people faster.
 
 

David A. OConnor First Nifht Dance

Warning : Country dancing is habit forming,
but very good for your health!

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WELCOME NEW FRIENDS
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SOON TO BE OLD FRIENDS

 

 

Berkshire County Old Fashion
          Country/Contra Dances

 

 

 

 

  • Lenox MA Dance : 3rd Saturday night of each month
    • Admission: $10 adults, $6 children
    • Beginner Workshop from 8PM to 8:30PM.
      • Dance starts at 8:30PM until 11:30P
    • The dance is held at Lenox Community Center .
    • 65 Walker St. Lenox, MA
    • Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage.

      • DANCE SCHEDULE : 2012

        Date Caller Music By
        January 14 th Sarah VanNorstrand calling Flying Garbanzos playing

        Dance Flurry Weekend February 17 - 19
        We are all going to the DanceFlurry
        Come and join us there.
        Want to learn to dance? [Swing, Contra, Jazz, etc]
        Go to the Dance Flurry President's Day Weekend *
        Festaval Headquarters at Saratoga Hilton & City Center
        534 Broadway
        Saratoga Springs, NY

        March 17th Rachel Shapiro calling Agnostic Fiddle Insurgency playing
        March 31th calling playing
        April 21st JQuena Crain calling The Russet Trio playing
        May 19th Rebecca Lay calling Anadama playing
        June 16th Jon Greene calling The Emulsifiers playing
        July 21st Will Mentor calling Tidal Wave playing
        August 18th Fern Bradley calling George Wilson and Spare Parts playing
        September 15th Perry Shafran calling Roger Kahle, Ross Kahle, Aldo, Baron Collins-Hill playing
        October 20th Jon Greene calling Notorious playing
        November 17th Marguerite Durant calling Party of Three playing
        December 15th 2012 Annual Holiday Dance
        The Lenox Contra Dance celebrates with it's annual Holiday Dance

        The early session, from 5 to 7 pm, with Nils Fredland calling and Riptide playing

        Then from 7 to 8 we will have a potluck dinner.
        It's a nice warm opportunity to chat and be part of our whole community.

        For evening dance, from 8 to 11:30, with Nils Fredland calling and Riptideplaying

        $15 for both sessions, $10 for single session.

       

       

      Directions to the Contra Dances in Lenox, MA

 

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  • North Adams, MA : 3rd Friday night of each month
    Dances are normally held at St John's Social Hall on 59 Summer Street with plenty of parking in the former KMART lot in North Adams, MA
    • Dances are on the third Friday of each month.
    • Dance begins at 7:30PM.
    • Sit in's welcome.
      Callers (if not listed) will be announced at the dance.

      • DANCE SCHEDULE : 2012

        Date                                Caller Music By
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        Dance Flurry Weekend February 17 - 19
        We are all going to the DanceFlurry
        Come and join us there.
        Want to learn to dance? [Swing, Contra, Jazz, etc]
        Go to the Dance Flurry President's Day Weekend *
        Festaval Headquarters at Saratoga Hilton & City Center
        534 Broadway
        Saratoga Springs, NY

      Directions to the Contra Dances in North Adams, MA

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    Directions to the Contra Dances in Sheffield Grange, Route 7 MA
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    Flying Garbonzo Brothers Gail Griffith


    Dance Line

    Display Dancers

     

    For more information on the CLDMS Pittsfield Contra Dances

    Write to :write

    Country Life, Dance and Music Society
    99 Sherwood Drive 
    Pittsfield, MA 01201-5911


    Call :

    The O'Connor's
    (413) 499-7105  

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    Please send comments or suggestions to :
    Country Life, Dance and Music Society
    99 Sherwood 
    Pittsfield, MA 01201-5911
    CLDMS@email.com

    David A. OConnor

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