Calendar of Events
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer
Music: OPEN BAND led by Robert Mills. Musicians of all levels welcome. Check the website (below) for details.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
BALL PREP
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Music: Laylum (Bill Quern, Miranda Weinberg, Robert Mills, & Sarah Gowan)
November 7, 2026
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
First Saturday workshop
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
3:00 Local callers teach dances for our Ball. 5:50 Picnic dinner: Bring your own. (It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options.) The afternoon event is open to all GCD dancers, especially those planning to attend the ball. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
First Saturday evening dance
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Val MedveBand: Cedar Waxwing (Aaron Marcus, Sarah Babbitt Spaeth, Rebecca McCallum) 7:30 Evening Dance
The evening dance is for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures.
Please bring ready-to-serve snacks for the tea table. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Music: Raise the Roof (Bob Pasquarello, Judi Stellar, Mat Clark, & Kathy Talvitie)
November 14, 2026
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
BALL PREP 2
Caller: Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Music: Fair Winds II (Adlai Waksman, Judy Kleppel, Kirsten Erwin & Lee Dietterich)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer
Music: Jovial Beggars (Ben Kennedy, Helene Zisook-Speer, Peggy Leiby, & Rachel Hall)
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
BALL CRAM
Caller: Ted Rudofker
Music: Triple Scoop (Bob Pasquarello, Kathy Talvitie & Miranda Weinberg)
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Caller: Sam Rotenberg
Music: Ginger Jam (Jane McCarty, Janet Mills, Michael Bell, & Robert Mills)
December 12, 2026
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Caller: Tanya Rotenberg
Music: Glad Robin (Chloe Mohr, Helene Zisook-Speer, Jane Roberts, Kathryn Barnhardt)
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Caller: Michael Wood
Music: Claude Epstein, Liz Snowdon, Tanya Rotenberg, & Kathy Talvitie
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Caller: Liz Snowdon & Jenny Beer
Music: BASS (Adlai Waksman, Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, & Steve Epstein)
January 2, 2027
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
12th Night - First Saturday dance
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Twelfth Night Evening DanceCaller: Gaye FiferBand: The Turn Signals (Cecily Mills, Aaron Marcus, Grace Hendrickson)7:30 - 10:30 Come out for a warm and festive evening to end the holiday season.This evening event is for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures. Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
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January 9, 2027
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
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February 6, 2027
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
First Saturday workshop
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Dan BlimBand: Snapdragon (Dave Wiesler, Edith Coakley Stowe, Miranda Weinberg)3:00 Afternoon Workshop 5:50 Picnic Dinner (bring your own) 7:30 - 10:30 Evening Dance
Both afternoon and evening events are for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures. It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options for the picnic hour.Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
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February 13, 2027
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
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March 6, 2027
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
First Saturday workshop
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Orly Krasner with Caller: Orly Krasner Band: Reunion (Jonathan Jensen, Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm)3:00 Afternoon Workshop 5:50 Picnic Dinner (bring your own) 7:30 - 10:30 Evening Dance
Both afternoon and evening events are for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures. It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options for the picnic hour.Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
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March 13, 2027
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Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
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April 3, 2027
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
First Saturday workshop
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Caller: Margaret BaryBand: Plum Pudding (Kathy Talvitie, Mara Shea, Rebecca McCallum)3:00 Afternoon Workshop 5:50 Picnic Dinner (bring your own) 7:30 - 10:30 Evening Dance
Both afternoon and evening events are for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures. It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options for the picnic hour.Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
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April 10, 2027
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
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May 1, 2027
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Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
First Saturday workshop
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
MAY DAY!Caller: Barbara FinneyBand: Hijinks (Miranda Weinberg, Daniel Beerbohm, Kathy Talvitie)3:00 Afternoon Workshop 5:50 Picnic Dinner (bring your own) 7:30 - 10:30 Evening Dance
Both afternoon and evening events are for dancers who are familiar with English Country Dance figures. It's a short walk over to the coöp for ready-to-go options for the picnic hour.Details: https://germantowncountrydancers.org/
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May 8, 2027
First Saturday
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
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October 9, 2027
Special Event
Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
Map, GCD directions (includes public transit)
Teen Dance
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
WHO: Ages 12-19 WHEN: Arrive at 7:20, dancing 7:30 - 9:30 with snack breaks WHERE: Summit Church, 6757 Greene St in Mt Airy (enter on Westview) HOW MUCH: $5 (or $10 for Live Music fund)
WHY: Fun! Active! Social! Easy! Music! Snacks! WHAT IF I'VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: That's common! You'll do great. CAN I BRING FRIENDS: You bet! SHOULD I BRING A SNACK TO SHARE: Yes please!
Wednesday, October 13, 2027
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