CDS Boston Centre
Wednesday English Dance Program

 

The Boston Centre offers English country dancing every Wednesday night.
All dances are taught; no experience is necessary, nor do you need to come with a partner.

Dances are led by Graham Christian, Helene Cornelius, Barbara Finney, Brad Foster, Rich Jackson, Linda Nelson, and Jacqueline Schwab, along with guest leaders.

Music is by Bare Necessities and friends.

Format:
  • The entire evening will be a mix of elegantly simple to challenging dances, and traditional to contemporary dances
  • Most dances will be walked through, with teaching as needed
  • One or two may only be prompted, not walked through (and will be announced in advance)
  • English Dance Basics is offered before the dance at 7:15
  • The dance of the month is taught each week of the month (except party nights)

Dinner: Dancers often head to Panera, located just up the street on Mass Ave, before dancing.

Location:
  The dances are held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Park Avenue Congregational Church, located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Paul Revere Road (one block from Massachusetts Avenue), in Arlington Heights, MA.

Admission:
  Newcomers and students   $4.00
  Members   $7.00
  Non-members   $9.00
  12 dance Dance Card   $75.00

The Dance Card is valid at all Wednesday dances for one year from the date of purchase and can be shared with friends and family.

Volunteering:
  Volunteers are always needed, particularly with refreshments and putting things away at the end of the dance.

 

2011-2012 Schedule
    The 2011-12 season will start on September 7, 2011 and run through to June 20, 2012.

    Dance of the month: Somerset Square
    Feb 1   Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Feb 8   Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney • Jerome Fung, Susie Petrov and Nora Smith
    Feb 15   Valentines' Day Party with Barbara Finney • Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Feb 22   Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney • Ken Allen and lydia ievins
    Feb 29   Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney -- final pre-ball dance • Dave Langford and Jacqueline Schwab
    Mar 7   Guest: Nikki Herbst (Iowa)
    Mar 14   St. Patrick's Day Party with Graham Christian
    Mar 21   Barbara Finney and Christine Robb
    Mar 28   Barbara Finney and Christine Robb
     
    Apr 4   Helene Cornelius and Linda Nelson
    Apr 11   Helene Cornelius and Linda Nelson
    Apr 18   Pre-NEFFA Party with Rich Jackson
    Apr 25   Brad Foster
     
    Past dances
    Sept 7    Opening party: Cavalcade of Callers with CDS BC leaders • Mary Lea and Jacqueline Schwab
    Sept 14    Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Sept 21    Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Peter Barnes and Mary Lea
    Sept 28    Linda Nelson and Christine Robb • Peter Barnes, lydia ievins and Mary Lea
    Dance of the month: Hambleton's Round O
    Oct 5    Linda Nelson and Christine Robb • Peter Barnes, Mary Lea and Jacqueline Schwab
    Oct 12   Guest: Robin Hayden (Amherst) • Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea and Jean Monroe
    Oct 19   Brad Foster • Earl Gaddis and Jacqueline Schwab
    Oct 26   Hallowe'en Party with Linda Nelson • Peter Barnes and Mary Lea
     
    Dance of the month: Quite Carr-ied Away
    Nov 2   Barbara Finney and Rich Jackson • Susie Petrov, Nora Smith, Jerome Fung
    Nov 9   Barbara Finney and Rich Jackson • Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Nov 16   Brad Foster • Peter Barnes and Mary Lea
    Nov 23   Thanksgiving Party with Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney • Jacqueline Schwab
    Nov 30   Barbara Finney and Linda Nelson • Peter Barnes and Earl Gaddis
    Dance of the month: Cadgers' Caper
    Dec 7   Barbara Finney and Linda Nelson • Bare Necessities: Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea and Jacqueline Schwab
    Dec 14   Graham Christian • Mary Lea and Jacqueline Schwab
    Dec 21   Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Peter Barnes and Mary Lea
    Dec 28   Helene Cornelius, Miriam Newman, Sam Weiler
     
    Dance of the month: Patrick's Waltz
    Jan 4   Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Jan 11   Graham Christian • Mary Lea, Emily O'Brien and Jacqueline Schwab
    Jan 18   Helene Cornelius and Barbara Finney • Peter Barnes, Mary Lea and Anna Patton
    Jan 25   Helene Cornelius and Rich Jackson • Peter Barnes and lydia ievins

CD*NY has a helpful list of terms for English country dance figures.
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