This is a list of upcoming events at which I will be teaching, calling, or DJing. Links and details are updated as they get closer, and I regularly add new events and classes. The current month's gigs can always be found at the top of the blog. Events and classes marked private are just that. They are included to head off inquiries about availability on those dates.
I am currently based in the USA (Connecticut) and expect to continue living here indefinitely. I am happy to travel for events, classes, and DJing. I am also still doing the occasional online class or lecture. Russia-based events and classes are unlikely for the foreseeable future. I expect regular trips to Europe, however, and am happy to try to coordinate to share the travel costs among different groups on those trips.
Time zones for online events are given for wherever the event is based. Please check carefully and adjust to match your own time zone.
Please email me directly if you are interested in hosting an event or workshop or in private videoconference lessons or lectures for yourself or a group.
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Monday, October 1st ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy at NESFA! (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy takes up residence at its new summer home in the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me - I don't teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer (possibly a lot longer!) if the dance floor is full! Indoors with multiple air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Saturday, October 5th ~ ONLINE / Oregon-based
Lecture for The Salon at Palais-Royal: An 18th-Century Chevalier Experience (thoughts from the organizer)
for Costumers of Color
I will be presenting a brief online lecture as part of this larger in-person historical-educational-social event centering on Paris in the lifetime of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Tickets for the Friday dinner and Saturday salon (which includes my lecture) are available here. This is an in-person event; only some of the talks are online. I will not be physically present, alas.
Friday-Sunday, October 18-20th ~ Edinburgh, Scotland
European Association for Dance History Conference (Facebook group)
"Women in Dance: Patronage, Performance, Pedagogy". Extensive program of academic papers with some workshops. A detailed schedule (PDF) may be downloaded here. I will speaking about the career of Mrs. Nicholas Henderson, a dance teacher in Victorian London, on Saturday and teaching a workshop on her double quadrille on Sunday afternoon. The workshop is free and open to the general public. Register in advance for the conference and/or workshop at the EADH website.
Saturday, October 26th ~ RESERVED (Staten Island)
Saturday, November 2nd ~ Greenfield, Massachusetts
Intermediate & Advanced Cross-Step Waltz Workshops (Facebook event)
Waltz workshops at the Guiding Star Grange. Schedule below, details TBA.
10:00-11:30am: Intermediate Workshop, followed by DJ'd music for practice/social dancing
1:00-3:00pm: Advanced Workshop followed by practice/social dancing until 5pm
Friday-Saturday, November 15-16th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 20th Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook community)
5:30pm-midnight each day. TWO nights! TWO formal dinners! TWO balls! Both evenings will be formal Civil War-era events with live music by the dance band Metamorpheus and pre-1865 costume (civilian or military) required. Hosted by John & Nancy Newbold. Details TBA!
Monday, December 10th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy at NESFA! (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy takes up residence at its new summer home in the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me - I don't teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer (possibly a lot longer!) if the dance floor is full! Indoors with multiple air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Friday-Sunday, December 27-29th ~ RESERVED (Florida)
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February 1st-2nd ~ RESERVED (California)
Workshops & tea dance in the Los Angeles area; details TBA.
Friday, February 7th ~ Palo Alto, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
Palo Alto Friday English Dance for The Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS)
7:30-10:00pm. Calling an all-levels-friendly evening that will not be standard modern English country dance. No pre-registration needed; pay at the door: $25+ supporters / $20 non-members / $15 members / $6 students or low-income or pay what you can. See the website for location, directions, etc.
Saturday, February 8th ~ Palo Alto, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
Regency Workshops & Ball for The Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) (Facebook page)
40th anniversary of BAERS. Two workshops and costumed ball with live music. Details and cost TBA.
Sunday, February 9th ~ San Jose, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
San Jose English Dance for The Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS)
2:30-5:00pm. Calling an all-levels-friendly evening that will not be standard modern English country dance. No pre-registration needed; pay at the door: $25+ supporters / $20 non-members / $15 members / $6 students or low-income or pay what you can. See the website for location, directions, etc.
Thursday-Friday, March 20th-21st ~ RESERVED (Boston/RSA?)
Friday-Sunday, March 21st-23rd ~ Concord, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Waltz (plus) Weekend for Mostly Waltz Boston
Friday evening to Sunday morning. Workshops, practice time, and a DJ'ed evening dance. Featuring a mix of waltz and other couple dances. Plus, stay for the regular Sunday afternoon Mostly Waltz (2:00-5:30pm) with live music! Details and pricing TBA.
Wednesday-Sunday, August 13-17th ~ NOT AVAILABLE
I will be in Seattle and will be available for gigs immediately before or after.
Sunday, November 9th ~ NOT AVAILABLE (SDRPW)
Saturday, November 15th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 21st Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook community)
5:30pm-midnight. One night only this year due to hotel conflict. Details TBA.
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Dates TBA ~ Kyiv, Ukraine
Vintage Dance Exchange (Facebook event)
Three-day dance festival with balls and classes, exact dates TBD pending outcome of war. Join the Facebook event for updates!
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