Calendar of Events
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Caller: Robert Mills
Music: Raise the Roof -- Mat Clark, Kathy Talvitie, Bob Pasquarello, Judi Stellar,
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Caller: Michael Wood
Music: Sleigh for 4 -- Adlai Waksman, Laura Alexander, Steve Epstein, & Thane Glenn
October 7, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Workshop 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Orly Krasner Music: A Joyful Noise -- Kathy Talvite, Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Callers: Ted Rudofker, Dave Rupp
Music: Earl Grey, Hot -- Ann Bies, Jim Speer, Rachel Hall, & Steve Epstein
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Caller:w Liz Snowdon, Jenny Beer, Dave Rupp
Music: Penny Farthing -- Judy Kleppel, Mat Clark, Peggy Leiby, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Callers: Tanya Rotenberg, Michael Wood
Musicians: Caravan -- Adam Oleksa, Ben Kennedy, Kirsten Erwin, & Thane Glenn
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ball Prep night #1
Callers: Sam Rotenberg
Music: A Joyful Noise -- Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, & Kathy Talvitie
November 4, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Ball Review 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Margaret Bary Music: Hijinks -- Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg, Carrie Rose Workshop 3:00pm is open to all. GCD callers will be reviewing the newer and more complex dances on the December Ball program.
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Callers: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Dave Rupp
Musicians: Windsor Knot -- Peggy Leiby, Tanya Rotenberg, Thane Glenn, Wes Steenson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Ball Prep night #2
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Music: Boxwood -- Bill Quern, Chloe Mohr, Rick Mohr & Sarah Gowan
English Country Dancing is social, community dancing, where one of the pleasures is interacting with everyone in the room. No partners needed. Beginners welcome -- arrive before 7:40 for an orientation to basic dance figures. Please wear flat-soled shoes.
Admission is sliding scale: $5 - $10. Please pay what you can.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Callers: Liz Snowdon, Jenny Beer, Dave RuppMusic: Fair Winds -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, Judy Kleppel, & Kirsten Erwin
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Ball Cram Night
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Music: Triple Scoop -- Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie & Miranda Weinberg
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Callers: Michael Wood
Music: Claude Epstein, Helene Zisook-Speer, Jenny Beer, & Liz Snowdon
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Callers: Robert Mills, Dave Rupp
Music: Bob Pasquarello, Cecelia Tannous-Taylor, & Jeremy Steinberg
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Callers: Sam Rotenberg, Dave Rupp
Music: Cecelia Tannous-Taylor, Jeff Gauthier, Kathy Talvitie, & Miranda Weinberg
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Callers: Michael Wood
Music: Mind the Gap -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, Jane Roberts, & Kirsten Erwin
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January 6, 2024
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
12th Night Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
12th Night Caller: Dan Blim Music: Hot Toddy -- Melissa Running, Anna Rain, Edith Coakley Stowe Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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February 3, 2024
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Workshop 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Melissa Running Music: Dave Wiesler, Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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March 2, 2024
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Workshop 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Susan Taylor Music: Plum Pudding -- Kathy Talvite, Mara Shea, Rebecca McCallum Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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April 6, 2024
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Workshop 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Graham Christian Music: TBA Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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May 4, 2024
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Workshop 3pm & Evening dance 7:30pm
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Nikki Herbst Music: Night Cap -- Melissa Running, Miranda Weinberg, Anna Rain Workshop 3:00pm
Supper: Bring your own picnic, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there to bring back to the hall.
Evening dance 7:30pm for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
For mask and vaccination requirements, check the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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