Move to beautiful music by Aaron Marcus on piano, Sarah Babbitt Spaeth on viola and violin, and Linda Young on harp. Val Medve will teach and walk-through each dance, then will prompt as you dance to the music. All instruction is non-gendered.

Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly. Attend with or without a partner; we'll change partners throughout the evening. Wear casual, comfortable clothing and shoes with low heels (flip flops don't work!) Newcomers are welcome - come for the lesson at 6:30pm and then dance to live music at 7pm. $10-$15 sliding scale (pay what you can). Bring your own filled water bottle.

What is English country dancing? It's a form of social dance that's similar to contra dancing and square dancing, but with more variety in the movements, patterns, and music. It has a rich history that stretches back to the times of Queen Elizabeth I and Jane Austen. Have you seen movies or tv/streaming series based on Jane Austen novels like "Pride and Prejudice" or "Emma"? Then you've seen examples of English country dancing!

Here's a short video clip of an English country dance called "Sunlight Through Draperies", danced in Jericho, VT this summer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gzFDRZcpPAovtZ5_OdkSOkyJZZtZekGs/view?usp=sharing

Event Info

Feb 9, 2025, 2 to 5 PM

Feb 10, 2025, 7 to 8:30 PM

Feb 16, 2025, 1 to 3 PM