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. 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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Friday-Sunday, October 13-15th ~ Utrecht, Netherlands
European Association for Dance History Conference (Facebook group)
"Queerness in Dance History". Extensive program of academic papers with some workshops. I will speaking about Dr. Mary Walker's involvement in social dance and dress reform and teaching a workshop on basic 1910s maxixe as danced in America.
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! Both evenings will be formal Civil War-era events with pre-1865 costume (civilian or military) required. Hosted by John & Nancy Newbold. Advance reservations (dinner and ball - $86.00 or ball-only - $40.00) 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! Registration is now open!
Sunday, November 19th ~ Lancaster, Pennsylvania area
Quadrille Workshop for Historic Rock Ford
Private event.
Saturday-Sunday, November 25-26th ~ London, England
America's Dance Revolution: 1876-1900 for The Historical Dance Society
A weekend of workshops on couple dances, quadrilles, and contra dances of the late nineteenth century. This weekend will be accessible to all levels of dancers from beginners to experienced, and teachers will find my approach to couple dance technique of interest as well. Registration now open at the HDS website.
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2024
Friday-Sunday, February 2nd-4th ~ Cromwell, Connecticut
Stupid Cupid IX Steampunk Weekend Extravaganza (Facebook event)
Steampunk convention with performers, vendors, fashion show, etc. I will be teaching Victorian and Steampunk dancing on Saturday and Sunday (extra fee) and DJing a 1980s dance party and blues Friday evening. Exact schedule TBA. Follow plans at the Facebook event.
Friday-Sunday, March 22nd-24th ~ RESERVED (Boston / waltz)
Thursday-Sunday, April 4-7th ~ RESERVED
Thursday-Sunday, April 11-14th ~ RESERVED (L&L-Wisconsin/Chicago)
Friday-Sunday, April 19-21 ~ RESERVED
Friday-Monday, May 3rd-6th ~ Evesham, UK
May Heydays
Major folk festival with a wide variety of dance and music. I will be doing a number of workshops and a ball; details TBA.
Friday-Sunday, May 10-12th ~ St Katharine’s, Parmoor, Frieth, England
Early Dance Circle Biennial Conference 2024
This conference will feature an international set of speakers on historical dance topics spanning the 15th century to the 20th. I hope to be presenting something. Details TBA; keep an eye on the website for the call for papers.
Sunday-Sunday, June 16th-23rd ~ RESERVED (HD)
Wednesday-Sunday, June 26-30th ~ RESERVED (UK)
Saturday, July 6th ~ UNAVAILABLE (PM & L)
Thursday-Monday, August 8-12th ~ RESERVED (UK)
Friday-Sunday, November 15-17th ~ RESERVED (Gettysburg)
Saturday-Sunday, November 22-23rd ~ RESERVED (FL)
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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