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. Please contact me directly if you are interested in private lessons or classes in waltz or historical social dance.
I am based in the Moscow, Russia, from mid-September 2019 through May 2020 with occasional trips elsewhere, including to the USA in November. I will be back in the USA during the summer of 2020.
For Russian-language information and questions about my classes in Russia, please see my VK community.
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Monday, January 6th ~ Moscow, Russia
Festival-Competition Planet of the Arts-Moscow "Christmas Stars" (Festival website - in Russian)
10:00-18:00 (approximate). Dance school contest and showcase. I am serving as a judge.
Friday, January 17th ~ Moscow
Masterclass: 19th Century American Social Dances
(Facebook announcement) (VK announcement - in Russian)
for the American Center in Moscow
18:30-20:00. Free, beginner-friendly class on mid- to late nineteenth century contra dances and quadrilles. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Note that (1) we will be dancing on lightweight carpet, so the slipperiest possible shoes are encouraged (but dance-floor-restricted shoes are not necessary), and (2) embassy security procedures are in effect, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged; follow the class link above. Part of a regular series happening roughly every other Friday.
Saturday, January 25th ~ Moscow
Black & White Chess Ball (in Russian)
for Ballroom Dance Studio "Ларец"
15:00-18:00 (arrival 14:00). I am attending this primarily as a social event, but I will briefly teach the mid- to late-19th century American version of the Spanish Dance. Dress code: black and white. Tickets 700 rubles in advance, 900 at door. See link above (in Russian) for ball program, location, etc.
Friday, January 31st ~ Moscow
Masterclass: 19th Century American Social Dances
for the American Center in Moscow
18:30-20:00. Free, beginner-friendly class on mid- to late nineteenth century contra dances and quadrilles. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Note that (1) we will be dancing on lightweight carpet, so the slipperiest possible shoes are encouraged (but dance-floor-restricted shoes are not necessary), and (2) embassy security procedures are in effect, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged; follow the class link above. Part of a regular series happening roughly every other Friday.
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Friday, February 14th ~ Moscow
Masterclass: 19th Century American Social Dances (Valentine Party)
for the American Center in Moscow
18:30-20:00. Free, beginner-friendly class on mid- to late nineteenth century contra dances and quadrilles. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Note that (1) we will be dancing on lightweight carpet, so the slipperiest possible shoes are encouraged (but dance-floor-restricted shoes are not necessary), and (2) embassy security procedures are in effect, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged; follow the class link above. Part of a regular series happening roughly every other Friday. This class includes a small St. Valentine's Day party with light refreshments!
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Saturday-Monday, March 7-9th ~ Vladimir, Russia
Dance festival! Two days of workshops and a ball with an 1820s-1830s theme. Details TBA.
Saturday-Sunday, March 21st-22nd
(tentatively reserved)
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Friday-Sunday, May 1st-3rd
(reserved)
Friday-Sunday, May 15th-17th
(tentatively reserved)
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Wednesday-Sunday, June 10th-14th
(reserved)
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Friday & Saturday, November 20th & 21st ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 18th Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook community)
5:30pm-midnight each day. TWO nights! TWO formal dinners! TWO balls! Both evenings are 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! Themes to be announced. I will be calling with live music both evenings (band TBA) and different beginner-friendly dance programs!
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