English Country Dance this weekend:
Join us for English Country Dancing this Sunday afternoon, 3-5PM in the Baystate Cohousing unit on Pleasant St. in Malden Center. This event is FREE! (voluntary donations welcome)
I play the melody on my fiddle while teaching and prompting.
We do dances from the 17th century that were brought to New England from Europe as well as popular dances created in the years since. For any who wish to try playing the melodies, sheet music is available and playing by ear or improvisation are encouraged.
These tunes make one want to dance! The dances are accessible and the dancers are mostly newcomers so, don't expect a "performance" but rather a nice participatory community event for all ages and abilities.