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 be here indefinitely. I am now once again willing to travel for events, classes, and DJing, providing that the coronavirus does not surge dangerously again, and am also still doing the occasional online class or lecture. Russia-based events and classes are unlikely for the foreseeable future.
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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Tuesday, January 3rd ~ Cambridge, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). 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 an air cleaner going; masks and proof of vaccination required. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $20. Volunteers get free admission!
Wednesday, February 8th ~ ONLINE / Massachusetts-based
Lecture: Ignatius Sancho and Julien Clarchies: Black Men of Letters and Music
for LIRA (Learning in Retirement Association - University of Massachusetts, Lowell)
1:00-3:00pm. Zoom lecture. Details TBA.
Tuesday, February 14th ~ Cambridge, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). 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 an air cleaner going; masks and proof of vaccination required. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $20. Volunteers get free admission!
Friday-Tuesday, February 24-28th ~ Néthen, Belgique (Belgium)
Voyage Dansé: La Révolution américaine, sur les traces d'Outlander (Facebook event)
Four-day dance festival organized by Compagnie Aliquam Amentis centering around American dance from the Boston Tea Party (250th anniversary) to the War of 1812. Colonial to Federalist, in American terms; Jane Austen to Regency in English. Dance program will include American cotillions, country dances, and allemande. Grand costumed ball of the period 1773-1815. Other creative activities of the era such as sewing and writing will be included as well. See the event website for tickets.
Saturday-Sunday, March 4-5th ~ Munich, Germany
"In the Manner of …" Tänze „verschiedener Nationen“ um 1800 (Facebook event)
Dance workshops on late 18th to early 19th century dances that involve one nationality presenting a dance "of" or "in the style of" another. Country dances and quadrilles. Teaching language will be English. Download the event flyer (PDF) here or see the website for more details and registration information. This weekend is just about sold out but will be keeping a wait list in case of cancellations.
Friday-Sunday, April 21st-23rd ~ Marlborough, Massachusetts
NEFFA 2023 (The New England Folk Festival)
The final schedule has not yet been released, but I have been accepted as a performer and tentatively except to be doing two dance classes and a dance history presentation over the course of the weekend.
Saturday, April 29th ~ Waverly, Pennsylvania
The 17th Annual Grand Civil War ball
Formal 1860s ball to be held at the Waverly Community House with live music by Spare Parts and a beginner-friendly dance program! This ball is a benefit event for the Lackawanna Historical Society. No mask or vaccination requirements. Ticket information TBA in early 2023.
Monday-Friday, July 10-14th ~ RESERVED (Virginia)
Monday-Friday July 17th-21st ~ RESERVED (Virginia)
Friday-Saturday, November 17-18th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 19th Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook community)
5:30pm-midnight each day. TWO nights! TWO formal dinners! TWO balls! This is the return of John Newbold's event! Both evenings will be formal Civil War-era events with pre-1865 costume (civilian or military) required. Advance reservations (dinner and ball or ball-only) are needed, and this event generally sells out well in advance! Friday night: 1860s fancy dress ball. Saturday night: classic formal Civil War ball. I will be calling with live music both evenings by Calliope and different beginner-friendly dance programs!
Saturday-Sunday, November 25-26 ~ RESERVED (UK)
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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