MIT Folk Dance Club presents--
Most dances are on the 2nd or 4th floor of the Student Center (84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA).
Click here for directions and parking information.
All welcome, especially students! No partner or experience is necessary. All dances are taught.
MIT students can earn PE credit for contra dancing! Next class: first fall quarter (September 9 - October 21, 2008). MIT students can register in the PE lottery (8/27 - 9/3), or at the first class. Everyone is welcome at all dances, whether taking the class or not. |
Want to Play in the Band or Learn to Call?
Students and others are welcome to sit in with the band and/or call dances
in this series! Feel free to bring an instrument and join the band at any dance whose listing below indicates that sit-ins are welcome.
To find out more, and for booking inquiries, call Ann Cowan at 617-354-0864, or email fdc-request [at] mit.edu
All dances are from 8:00 to 10:30 PM.
Autumn Leaves Party Caller: Laura Johannes Music: Peter Buchak and Friends. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Columbus Day Party Caller: Erica Weiss Music: The Dixie Butterhounds In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Halloween Party -- costumes encouraged! Caller: Dave Eisenstadter Music: La Banane Enchantée with Peter Boooochak, Prairie Werewolfe, and Julie Vallimonster. Sit-in apparitions welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
New Year's Party & Inaugural Ball Caller: Jeff Petrovitch Music: Nor'easter with Max Newman, Julie Vallimont, and Cedar Stanistreet. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Caller: Cammy Kaynor, subbing for Dave Eisenstadter Music: La Banane Enchantée with Peter Buchak, Prairie Wolfe, and Julie Vallimont. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Valentine's Day Party First PE class of Spring 3rd quarter. (All are welcome, whether taking the class or not.) Caller: Susan Elberger Music: Nor'easter with Cedar Stanistreet, Julie Vallimont, and Max Newman. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
President's Day Potlatch Caller: Erica Weiss Music: Dandelion Wine with Pan Chan, Julie Vallimont, & Phil Pitha. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Mardi Gras Festival Caller: Chris Lahey Music: Cathy Mason & Erica Weiss. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
St. Pat's Day Caller: Chris Weiler Music: Nor'easter with Julie Vallimont, Max Newman, and Cedar Stanistreet. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Spring Fling Caller: Chris Lahey Music: La Banane Enchantée with Prairie Wolfe, Julie Vallimont, and Peter Buchak. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Earth Day/Pre-NEFFA Gala Caller: Dave Eisenstadter Music: Jump Start with Paul Lizotte, Victor Troll, and Gene Albert. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Cinco de Mayo Caller: Barb Kirchner Music: The Dixie Butterhounds In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
End of Semester Fiesta Multi-Caller Roundup: Chris Lahey, Mark Schneider, Ann Cowan, & others who wish to join us! Music: Jump Start with Victor Troll, Gene Albert, and Paul Lizotte. Sit-in musicians welcome. In the Sala de Puerto Rico (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Hurricane Gala Caller: Mystery Caller(s) Music: Nor'easter with Julie Vallimont, Max Newman, and Cedar Stanistreet. Sit-in musicians welcome. In the Sala de Puerto Rico (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Solstice Special Caller: Chris Lahey Music: Peter Buchak, Janine Sirignano and Sean Smith. In the Sala de Puerto Rico (Student Center 2nd floor). |
5th Tuesday Extra Caller: Daniel Friedman Music: La Banane Enchantée with Prairie Wolfe, Julie Vallimont, and Peter Buchak. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Bastille Day Caller: Chris Lahey Music: Killer Bees with Erica Weiss & Mark Wholley. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Mid-Summer Fiesta Caller: Jack Mitchell Music: Nor'easter with Cedar Stanistreet, Max Newman, and Julie Vallimont. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor). |
Summer's End Gala Caller: Dave Eisenstadter Music: La Banane Enchantée with Julie Vallimont, Prairie Wolfe, and Peter Buchak. Sit-in musicians welcome. In Student Center 491 (4th floor). |
Free for MIT and Wellesley Students!
Suggested donation: $3 from non-MIT students; $6 from others.
Send an email to fdc-request [at] mit [dot] edu
Call Ann Cowan: 617-354-0864.
See the Folk Arts Center's website Folk Dancing 'Round Boston for a guide to other folk dances in this area, including contras.
Last updated 26-August-2008 by Daniel Salomon.
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