Below 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.
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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 make 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 wherever the event is based. Please check carefully and adjust to match your own time zone.
Note: events and classes marked private are just that. They are included to head off inquiries about availability on those dates.
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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Sunday, January 4th ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by The Vox Hunters. I will be teaching a beginner-friendly lesson on my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” from 2:30-3:00 and calling it at after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Tuesday, January 6th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at 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 if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, January 11th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Maybe Mozart? class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Wednesday, January 21st ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25th ~ Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta area)
Regency workshops & soirée for Atlanta Historic Dance (Facebook page)(Facebook event)
2:00-5:30pm Saturday afternoon workshop: Regency waltz and sauteuse, the Caledonians quadrille, and possibly some fun French dances; intermediate to advanced level
5:00-8:00pm Sunday evening Regency Soirée costumed evening party, recorded music; mixed level – some beginner-friendly dances
Adults $50 for weekend, $20 workshop-only, student discounts available, early bird discount if you register by 12/30/25. Registration page.
Monday-Thursday, January 24-28th ~ Athens, Georgia
Events at University of Georgia; details TBA.
Sunday, February 1st ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by Larry Unger and Catherine Miller. I will be teaching a beginner lesson on rotary waltz from 2:30-3:00pm and calling the slimmed-down version of my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Wednesday February 4th ~ Surbiton, England (London area)
Mrs. Bennet’s Ballroom
8:00-10:00pm. Regency dance class. Details TBA.
Thursday, February 5th ~ London, England
Come Fill Your Dance Card at University College London
6:00-8:00pm. Special event in conjunction with UCL Special Collections and the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. I will be teaching beginner-friendly dances found on a 1909 dance card in the papers of Rabbi Moses Gaster at the University College London, the first English university to admit Jewish students, in conjunction with short talks by Dr. Sonia Gollance, an expert on Jewish social dance, and librarian Vanessa Freedman, who will discuss the Gater papers. There will be live music by Tom & Julia Barnes of Eclectic Regency. (Note that this is not a Regency event – the dances are 1909, not 1809!) This is a FREE event, but numbers are very limited – register here to reserve your place!
Sunday, February 15th ~ Utrecht, Netherlands
Regency Dansles
13:00-16:00. A workshop on a miscellany of fun dances from the age of Jane Austen and Napoleon! No specific experience required, just basic dance experience. €30 per person, €15 for students. Teaching language is English. Details & pre-registration here.
Wednesdays, February 18th & 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Dearest Gentle Reader…you are cordially invited to learn dances from the fabulous Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte TV series. We’ll do couple dances to the music from the show and get ready for a Bridgerton ball! Beginner friendly – no previous experience needed, no partner required. Flat, leather-soled shoes suggested; no spike heels please! Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $32.00. FEBRUARY 25th CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW – MAKEUP CLASS TUESDAY, MARCH 24th.
Sunday, February 22nd ~ Middletown, ConnecticutDances of Bridgerton class CANCELED DUE TO SNOWat Vinnie’s Jump & Jive2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal (pre-reg opening soon) or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday, February 28th ~ Groton, Massachusetts
“Mrs. Henderson: A Dance Mistress in Victorian London” for The Footwork & Frolick Society. (Event webpage) (Facebook event)
Lecture on the life and accomplishments of an important Victorian dance teacher and author, plus tea! Details TBA – watch event webpage for more information.
Monday, March 2nd ~ Lowell, Massachusetts
Beyond the Conga Line: the original Conga fad from the social dance floor to Hollywood! Lecture for University of Massachusetts Lowell – LIRA.
10:00am-12:00pm. Lecture and a little bit of participatory dancing.
Tuesday, March 3rd ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at 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 if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Four-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $49.00 for series.
Sunday, March 8th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Tuesday, March 10th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:00-9:00pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Sunday, March 22nd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Before the Ball class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series in preparation for the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball on March 28th! Featuring new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ New Britain, Connecticut
Historical dance workshop at Central Connecticut State University
11:30am-1:30pm. Guest-teaching for a dance history class. Enrolled students only.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series MAKEUP CLASS (from February 25th)
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Makeup class for snow cancel in February. Registered class members only.
Saturday, March 28th ~ Hamden, Connecticut (New Haven area)
Masks & Mischief: A Bridgerton Masquerade (Facebook event)
8:00-11:00pm plus afternoon workshop. Full formal ball with live music, costumes, refreshments, etc., featuring dances in the style of the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television shows, including from Season Four!
Sunday, April 12th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Season 4 Spotlight class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton series, focusing on the new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door. Advance registration opens March 29th.
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26th ~ Marlborough, Massachusetts (Boston area)
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) (Facebook group)
Full weekend folk festival with dozens of music and dance sessions of all sorts. The Festival schedule is up and tickets are on sale now at the website! I will be teaching three sessions, each with a different band for live music:
Saturday, 1:00-1:50pm: Jane Austen’s Squares [cotillions] with The Mad Katters
Sunday, 12:00-12:50pm: Dances of Bridgerton with The Masquerade Trio
Sunday, 2:00-3:00pm: Cross-Step Waltz 101 with Confluence (leading directly into a waltz session)
Wednesdays, April 29th, May 13th, May 20th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Three-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $36.00 for series. Class is full, with a waitlist.
Saturday, May 2 ~ Old Westbury, Long Island, NY
Regency Romance Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens
A full weekend of Regency activities at this beautiful estate. Costume encouraged! There are activities both days (some of which are separately ticketed), but my dance classes (Saturday only!) are included in the general admission price. These sessions will include brief (very brief!) slideshows followed by dance instruction :
12:00-1:00pm – Dances of Bridgerton
3:00-4:00pm – Jane Austen Dancing
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10th ~ Racine, Wisconsin (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability (LARP) for Grimmoire Productions
The Regency mega-LARP Lies & Liability is back! I’ll be returning as dance mistress for the third time. This event is sold out, but there might be last-minute cancellations.
Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 ~ Concord, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Cross-step waltz workshops for Mostly Waltz for Boston
Details TBA.
Tuesday, May 19th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at 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 if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, May 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Friday-Sunday, May 29-31~ Tallahassee, Florida
Time Travel to Florida 1776 Festival for Theater with a Mission
Weekend of celebratory events for adults and children at the Goodwood Museum & Gardens. I will be leading the dance classes and ball. This is a FREE weekend event but pre-registration is needed. Pre-register here.
Friday, June 12th ~ Palo Alto, California (Bay Area)
Dance evening for the Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) (Facebook group)
Details TBA, but it will be a mix of American and French dances of the late 18th to early 19th century with emphasis more on figures than footwork.
Saturday-Sunday, June 14th-21st ~ Los Gatos, California (Bay Area)
Hey Days: the Bay Area Country Dance Society English Dance & Music Week
(Facebook event)
I will be teaching classes in Early American Dance (late 18th century country dances and cotillions) and Dance Reconstruction and doing a bit of calling as part of the fantastic staff of callers, musicians, and more! Full details about the week and registration information at the BACDS website.
Tuesday-Friday, June 23rd-26th ~ Reykjavík, Iceland
17th NOFOD Conference: Centre & Periphery: Dance, Identity & the Politics of Place
I will be presenting a paper on dance pedagogy for late 19th century American couple dance at this conference. Details TBA.
Sunday, July 19th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Victorian dance class
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Couple & set dances from the late nineteenth century in preparation for the 1776/1876 ball on July 25th. You need not be attending the ball to take the class. $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door. Details/pre-reg TBA.
Saturday, July 25th ~ Hamden, Connecticut
1776/1876 Centennial Ball! Formal evening ball with live music by Spare Parts and Victorian or Colonial/Revolutionary War costume encouraged. Details TBA
Saturday, September 12th ~ Chicago area
Regency ball! Details TBA.
Tuesday-Saturday, October 20-24th ~ RESERVED (Connecticut
Reserved for potential Wesleyan event.
Saturday, November 7th ~ New York City
Le Bal Masque des Rêves (Facebook event)
for the New York Historical Costumer Society (Facebook group)
Late Victorian (bustle/Gilded Age) masquerade ball with live music. Ticket sales not yet open – watch the website for details!
Friday-Saturday, November 13-14th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 22nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2026 information.
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2027
Saturday, April 10th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL BRIDGERTON BALL
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 20th-21st ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL OXFORD DANCE SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, April 24th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL PENNSYLVANIA BALL
Thursday-Sunday, July 8-11 ~ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ~ TENTATIVE
Known World Music & Dance Symposium (Society for Creative Anachronism)
Event is definite; my attendance is still TBD. Registration opens September 1, 2026.
Friday-Saturday, November 19-20th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 23nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2027 information after the 2026 events are over.
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Dates TBA ~ Kyiv, Ukraine
Fifth Vintage Dance Exchange for Kyiv’s Vintage Dance Community
Three-day dance festival with balls and classes, exact dates TBD pending outcome of war.
