Calendar of Events
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Featuring "From Aberdeen": Watch our GCD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UKFXH39Zo4
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Music: Ginger Jam -- Jane McCarty, Janet Mills, Michael Bell, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Caller: Robert Mills
Music: A Joyful Noise -- Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, & Kathy Talvitie
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Caller: Michael Wood
Music: Triple Scoop -- Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Music: Windsor Knot -- Peggy Leiby, Tanya Rotenberg, Thane Glenn, Wes Steenson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Music: Caravan -- Adam Oleksa, Ben Kennedy, Kirsten Erwin, & Thane GlennJim Hemphill
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Caller: Robert Mills
Music: Earl Grey, Hot -- Ann Bies, Jim Speers, Rachel Hall, & Steve Epstein
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Music: Laylum -- Bill Quern, Miranda Weinberg, Robert Mills, & Sarah Gowan
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Caller: Liz Snowdon, Jenny Beer
Music:Chloe Mohr, Jeff Gauthier, Jeremy Steinberg & Liesl Jandrey
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Music:Sleigh for 4 -- Ben Kennedy, Laura Alexander, Steve Epstein, & Thane Glenn
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Music: Raise the Roof -- Bob Pasquarello, Judi Stellar, Mat Clark, & Kathy Talvitie
October 5, 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: Val Medve Music: Cedar Waxwing- Aaron Marcus, Sarah Babbitt,Jonathan Werk 3:00pm Workshop for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Caller: Liz Snowdon, Jenny Beer
Music: Triple Scoop -- Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie & Miranda Weinberg
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Caller: Michael Wood
Music: Open Band: Program list
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Music: Mind the Gap -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, Jane Roberts, & Kirsten Erwin
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
HALLOWEEN: dance-related costumes welcome!
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Music:Jovial Beggars -- Ben Kennedy, Helene Zisook-Speer, Peggy Leiby, & Rachel Hall
November 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
Callers (afternoon): GCD callers Caller (evening): Anna Rain Music: Plum Pudding - Kathy Talvitie, Mara Shea, Rebecca McCallum
3:00pm Ball Review Workshop open to all.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
BALL PREP
Caller: Robert Mills
Music:Windsor Knot -- Peggy Leiby, Tanya Rotenberg, Thane Glenn, Wes Steenson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Music: Penny Farthing -- Judy Kleppel, Mat Clark, Peggy Leiby, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
BALL PREP #2
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Music: Ann Bies, Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie, Lee Dietterich
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Eve
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer
Music:BASS -- Ben Kennedy, Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, & Steve Epstein
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
BALL CRAM
Caller: Michael Wood
Music:Ginger Jam -- Jane McCarty, Janet Mills, Michael Bell, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Caller: Liz Snowdon, Jenny Beer
Music: Adam Bodine, Jeremy Steinberg, Laura Alexander, Maddy Smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Music:Claude Epstein, Liz Snowdon, Tanya Rotenberg, & Kathy Talvitie
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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January 4, 2025
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
12th Night: Evening dance 7:30pm
7:30 PM – 3:00 AM
12th Night dance Caller: Dan Blim Music: Snapdragon - Dave Wiesler, Carrie Rose, Miranda Weinberg (no workshop this month) 7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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January 25, 2025
Special Event
CDSS Exec visit -- Evening Dance #2
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) Exec board is visiting Philadelphia. A potluck and dance is planned for this evening. All dancers are encouraged to come! Details, when decided: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
January 26, 2025
Sunday
CDSS Exec Community Meeting
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
All-Philly Community Meeting
The Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) Exec board invites you to attend a Community Meeting. All Philadelphia region dancers are encouraged to come share ideas, concerns, successes, and ask CDSS your questions. Lets let the CDSS board know about how many great things are happening here!
A potluck and short farewell dance will follow.
Details, when decided: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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February 1, 2025
Special Event
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: Robert Mills, David Knight, Paul Oorts
3:00pm Workshop for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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March 1, 2025
Special Event
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: Margaret Bary Music: Elke Baker & friends 3:00pm Workshop for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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April 5, 2025
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: Barbara Finney Music: Hijinks - Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg, Carrie Rose 3:00pm Workshop for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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May 3, 2025
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: Bruce Hamilton Music: A Joyful Noise - Kathy Talvitie, Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm 3:00pm Workshop for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Supper: Bring your own picnic. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.)
7:30pm Evening dance For dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
** Masks required.
Ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table appreciated. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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