Calendar of Events
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October 1, 2022
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Westview & Greene Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Jenna Simpson from Williamsburg, VA Music: A Joyful Noise -- Kathy Talvitie, Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm
A 3:00 pm workshop and 7:30 evening dance for intermediate and experienced dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures (see ** on home page).
Jenna's afternoon workshop will present dances from her new book "Revelations". Dave Wiesler's wonderful companion "Champagne" CD will be available for purchase, also.
If the weather cooperates we can have a picnic dinner outside. Bring your own or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. Due to our mask policy, we will not be eating inside the hall.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Band: Ginger Jam -- Jane McCarty, Janet Mills, Michael Bell, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Caller: Robert Mills
Band: Instant Ensemble -- Adlai Waksman, Roberta Goren, & Suzanne Weaver
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Caller: Jenny Beer
Band: Earl Grey, Hot -- Ann Bies, Jim Speer, Rachel Hall, & Steve Epstein
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Band: Slay for 4 👿Adlai Waksman, Laura Alexander, Steve Epstein, & Thane Glenn
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson doing Frolic Review (half)
Band: Jovial Beggars -- Ben Kennedy, Helene Zisook-Speer, Peggy Leiby, & Rachel Hall
November 5, 2022
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Caller: Elizabeth Freedman from NYC Music: Melissa Running, Carrie Rose, Miranda Weinberg
Frolic Dance review afternoon workshop 3:00pm Local callers teaching.
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
An evening dance for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer
Band: Fair Winds -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, Judy Kleppel, & Kirsten Erwin
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Caller: Robert Mills doing Frolic Review (half)
Band: Triple Scoop -- Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie & Miranda Weinberg
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Band: Penny Farthing -- Judy Kleppel, Mat Clark, Peggy Leiby, & Robert Mills
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer doing Frolic review
Band: Mind the Gap -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, Jane Roberts, & Kirsten Erwin
December 3, 2022
Predominantly Playford Ball
With music by Bare Necessities
Broomall, PA
Map
More information, including dance list.
The Frolic
7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Music by Bare Necessities
The Frolic is a festive evening dance. Please join us!
Registration required (see GCD website).
There will be one walk-through and no prompting. No afternoon or dinner events will happen this year.
Ball Application Form (PDF)
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Band: Kestrel -- John Burkholder, Judy Minot, Mary Roth, & Paul Morrissett
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Band: Claude Epstein, Liz Snowdon, Tanya Rotenberg, & Kathy Talvitie
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Band: BASS -- Adlai Waksman, Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, & Steve Epstein
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Band: Alias -- Adam Oleksa, Adlai Waksman, & Kirsten Erwin
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January 7, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday evening dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Caller: Gaye Fifer from Pittsburgh Music: Hot Toddy--Melissa Running, Anna Rain, Edith Coakley Stowe
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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February 4, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Martha Griffin from Connecticut Music: Dave Wiesler & friends
A workshop and evening dance for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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March 4, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Susan Taylor from Baltimore Music: Robert Mills & friends
A workshop and evening dance for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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April 1, 2023
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Tom Amesse from Staten Island Music: Karen Axelrod and Rachel Bell
A workshop and evening dance for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
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May 6, 2023
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene & Westview Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
1st Saturday afternoon workshop & evening dance
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Andrew Shaw from Manchester, England Music: Kathy Talvitie, Mara Shea and Rebecca McCallum
A workshop and evening dance for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Bring your own picnic dinner, or head over to the coop to find something delicious there. We may be required (by the church) to eat outside.
KN95 masks required. For vaccination requirements, please check the COVID safety page of the GCD website: GCD Covid Safety policy
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