CDS Winter 1997 Boston Editor: Michael Bergman News Deadline for Spring Newsletter: th ~ March 7 , 1997. Details, back page.

President's Column The Future ofCDS

Thanks to all ofyou have responded so generously to your Our membership is shrinking (at 10% peryear) and aging­ dues notices and who returned the accompanying question­ only 7% of questionnaire respondents are under 35, and naires. The results are still coming in, so we haven't done almost 60% are over 45*-and our two weekly event" are any final compilation of your answers. However, a very attended regularly by 2% or 14% of responding members. unscientific review confirms that CDS is blessed with a won­ While our TuesdayAmerican Dancecontinues with about the derfully loyal group of members who support its goals and same level ofattendance as in past years only three(!) respond­ participate in its activities. ing members said they attend regularly. (Mean attendance for Pinewoods events are the favorite offering for many people; the first ten dances in this season's new format is 31, exactly the a smaller number regularly attend weekly dance events. Special same as last year.) English RitualDanceis not languishing, but events are also particularly attractive. Several people asked for is now carried on almost entirely outside of CDS. more information on those even ts, so we'll make aspeciaJ effort These are signs of an organization in need of substantial to identifY them in the newsletter. revitalization if it intends to fulfill its mission to retain and For starters, remember our Holiday Party 011 January 4, spread the traditions ofEnglish Country and Ritual Dance and 1997 and the PlayfordBaOonMarch 8. Although there aren't American Folk Dance. I know many people have been many fifth Saturdays this year, CDS offerings at the Scout thinking and working on these things for a long time, but House on those dates have traditionally provided great New deeper change is needed. England dancing. Well, what can we change so that we attract and hold Whatever your personal preference in traditional dance and newcomers? Some ofthe same organizational dynamics affect music, we try to make it happen. Keep us know what's both main sub-groups, because in many ways they are the same most appealing to you. group-the same Board and supporters. Some things are -Jean Farrington, President, different because American dances have more sources ofins pi­ CDS-Boston Centre ration and competition, than the English. American dancers can learn from us and move on to more complex and New Date for Annual Meeting more varied dance venues. English dancers in the area are served almost entirely by CDS, although a new and vigorous Next year's annual meeting will take place on Wednes­ Gender-Free English series is developing in Jamaica Plain. day, March 26, 1997, before the regular English dance. We I have some thoughts about why these things are true, as I'm hope early notice and the change from the Sunday evening date sure many ofyou do. I plan to hold a meeting in late January will encourage you to attend. of everyone who would like to brainstorm about these prob­ lems and the alternatives for CDS in coming years, to make recommendations to the Board. If you are at all interested in a revitalization effort, please write me a note at 872 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA02139; [email protected]; or call and leave a message for me at 354-0864. I'll be away for a while, but will contact you when I return. -Ann Bunzel Cowan, Producer ofAmerican Special Events

CDS Boston News Call for volunteers 1996 Holiday Dance Party

Do you have some time to volunteer? Are you in terested. in When you're making your holiday party plans, don't forget furthering the cause oftraditional dance? Have you considered to reserve Saturday night, January 4, 1997 for the CDS Boston participating in a CDS-BC Committee? The Board appoints Centre Annual Holiday Party. Once again, a gala evening of members of CDS-BC to three of the organization's four English and American dancing is planned, with stellar music to standing committees: English Dance, New England Dance, be provided by Karen A,

NOTES OF THE BOARD

18 September 1996 prepare such a letter, and that more members should consider The Board appointed Jean Krogh as the new Chair of the taking advantage of their employers' offers. New England Dance Committee. It thanked the remaining Director Walter Locke reported his preliminary summary members, Ann Cowan and Art Anger, and asked them to of the survey forms returned with membership renewals. resign, to give Jean a clean slate in forming a new Committee. There were no real surprises, but the Board will try to discern It asked the Implementation Committee, which includes these the relative importances of various activities to the member­ three people, to serve an extra month while the dance commit­ ship. tee was being reconstituted. Lease negotiations had been delayed, but should be con­ The Tuesday Contras had moved to the Church of the cluded within amonth. Itwas decided to try to make a portion Good Shepherd near Watertown Square. The lease with the of the rental fees contingent upon the absence of COlllnJLctlil1g YWCA was being renewed for another five years, at a lower rate events, such as the drumming class. They will also stipulate per event, for Wednesday English dancing only, plus a few some maintenance of the floor. special events. (The Watertown Church then reduced its ] can Krogh reported that the new New Dance requested donation level to match the Y's!) Committee was taking over from the interim Implementation The Annual Meeting and Dance was set for the fourth Committee. The dancers were enjoying the new location and Wednesday in March, in place of an Party-Format lineup, but not in much greater numbers than previously. dance. Susan and Jack Janssen presented a full report on the Labor­ Director Dan Peisach, whose other activities had prevented Day Weekend, which showed a surplus of$1500. On Sunday his attendance for several months, had his seat declared vacant afternoon, they announced that the camp could not guarantee in accordance with the By-laws. The Nominating Committee that those who stayed through the possible hurricane on was asked to suggest a replacement. Monday would be able to get out on Tuesday, and about two­ After hearing reports ofthe Labor-Day Weekend's substan­ thirds of the campers left. Those who stayed adjusted their tially reduced activities due to the threat of a hurricane, the activity schedule to the reduced forces and the sub-hurricane Board thanked Co-Chairs Jack and Susan Janssen for their winds, and had a good time. In lieu ofmass refunds, the Board calm and inventive management of a whirlwind weekend. authorized funding a Hurricane Dance on 17 November, and giving the departed campers priority in acceptance for next 16 October 1995 year's event. Judy Francis and Debbie Gerstein were appointed The Treasurer reported that a member had applied for a as Co-Chairs for the coming year. matching donation from his/her employer, and asked him to The Board established a policy ofnormally resched uling for supply a statement supporting it. He noted that he would the following week any Board meeting cancelled due to an emergency.

2 CDS Boston News 1997 WINTER DANCE CALENDAR For the latest information on events in the Boston area, call the CDS office, 354-1340. A recorded announcement will bring you up to date. ll@f' Except where noted, all telephone numbers are in Area Code (617). CDS REGULAREVENTS

CDS CONCORD SPECIALS First & Fifth Saturdays 8-11 PM, Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street. First Saturdays Uanuary and March). Fifth Saturdays (December and March). Special guests. $6 regular; $5 CDS Members; $3 students and seniors. Contact CDS 354-1340.

CDS CONTRAS AND SQUARES Tuesdays 7:30-10:30 PM, Church of the Good Shepherd, 30 Russell Avenue, Watertown. First Tuesdays: Cammy Kaynor and band. Second 'Tuesdays: Open Mike with Larry Jennings, with Open Danceband Society led by Rick Mohr and Bruce Rosen. Third Tuesdays: Chris Ricciotti and band. Fourth Tuesdays: Linda Leslie and band. Fifth Tuesdays: Special guests. $6 regular; $5 CDS Members; $3 students and seniors. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Jean Krogh 942-7541.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30 PM, Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple Street. Leaders: Helene Cornelius, Emily Ferguson, Barbara Finney, George Fogg, Rich Jackson, Robin Rogers-Browne. Musicians: "Bare Necessities" (Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab) and others. "Party-format" dance on last Wednesday ofeach month. $(l $5 CDS Members; $3 students with current ID. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Arthur Ferguson (508) 875-0382.

FIRST FRIDAYS, ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS First 8: 15-11 pm, Church of Our Saviour, Carleton & Monmouth Streets, Brookline. For dancers thoroughly familiar with basic English Country Dance figures. All dances will be taught. Leaders: vJried: see Calendar. $') Admission. Contact: CDS office or Arthur Ferguson 875-0382.

Tuesday December 3 Wednesday December II Tuesday December 31 Contra with Cammy Kaynor. English Country Dance. NO DANCE Wednesday December 4 Tuesday December 17 Wednesday January I English Cou ntry Dance. Contra with Chris Ricciotti. English Country Dance. Friday December 6 Wednesday December 18 Friday January 3 English Country Dance (experi- English Country Dance. English Country Dance (experi­ enced) led by Rich Jackson. Tuesday December 25 enced) led Chris Walker. Tuesday December 10 NO DANCE Saturday January 4 Open Mi ke led by Larry Concord Contra. Wednesday December 26 Jennings; with Rick Mohr and the English Dance Party. Tuesday January 7 Open Danceband Society. Saturday December 29 Contra with Cammy Kaynor. Year-End Concord Contra

C1J5 Bmtoll News 3 OTHER BOSTON AREA DANCES

These regularly scheduled dances appear in the CDS Boston News when space is available. Please call the information number I isted to confirm date, time and place. MONDAYS SATURDAYS CONTRA DANCE, Concord Scout House, 74 Walden NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS, Concord St., Concord, MA. 7:30-10:30 PM. Tony Parkes with Scout House, 74 Walden St.. Concord. 8-11 PM. Beth Yankee Ingenuity, $6. (508) 667-7459 or 272-0396. Parkes (508) 667-7459, Walter Lenk 547-7781, Tony Saletan; Variety of bands. $5. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE, Cambridge YWCA. 7 Temple St. 7:45-10 PM. Beginning Instruction, all FIRST SATURDAY CHALLENGING CONTRAS welcome. $5. 492-8180. for experienced dancers. All Saints Episcopal Church, 17 Clark St. (corner Common St.), Belmont. 8-11 PM. TUESDAYS Calling by Lisa Greenleaf, with Unstrung Heroes. GENDER-FREE ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE 2nd & Soft-soled shoes, please. $5. Info: (508) 877-1168. 4th Tue., First Church of Jamaica Plain. Centre & Eliot FOURTH SATURDAYS Jamaica Plain Firehouse Streets, 7:30 - I I $5. 522-1 I 15 or 891-3296. Multicultural Arts Center, 659 Center St., 8-10 pm , THURSDAYS Tamara Golden with Steven Cushing, Ellen Schmidt, NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRA DANCES, Jake Kensinger, and Hanneke Cassell. $5. Contras, VFW Hall, 688 Huron Ave., Cambridge. 8-1 I PM. Squares, Waltzes & Polkas. 524-1767 Variety of callers and bands. Air Conditioned. OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS Gender-Free Contras & $5. Info: 272-0396 or (508) 229-2854. Squares. First Church ofJamaica Plain, Centre & Eliot. 12121: Ruth Sylvester, 1/4 Chris Ricciotti and FRIDAYS Marilyn Richards; with Vinovana , 7:30-1 I pm. $6; $5 NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS. 3rd Friday before 8pm. 522-1 1 15 or 800-LFCD-123 code 123. at First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Rd., Lexington. 8 PM. Susan Elberger with RoaringJelly. $5. Children SUNDAYS under 12 FREE Info: 235-0713, 944-3544. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE, Church of Our Savior, 23 Monmouth St., Brookline, 6:30-8:30 PM. Instruction, all welcome. $3. Info: 864-894 Wednesday January 8 English Country Dance. FAMILY DANCES, I st and 3rd Sundays, Concord Friday January 10 Scout House, 74 Walden St.. 2 - 4 PM. Various Styles English Country Dance (experi­ and Leaders (International, Contras, Squares); Cal enced) led by? Howard and Friends; $4/person. $15/family max. Ages 5 & up. Refreshments. Info: 491-6083, 354·1340. Tuesday January 14 Open Mike led by Larry Jennings; RAGTIME TEA DANCES. I st Sunday Afternoons, with Rick Mohr and the Open Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. 2 - 5:30. Danceband Society. Popular couple dances of the Ragtime Era such as Waltz. One Step. Tango, Foxtrot. Various musicians. Wednesday January 15 Beginning and intermediate workshops. Refreshments. English Country Dance. $3 workshop, $7 dance, $9 both. Info: 964-7684. Tuesday January 21 Contra with Chris Ricciotti. Wednesday February 5 Wednesday February 12 English Country Dance. English Country Dance. Wednesday January 22 English Country Dance. Friday February 7 Tuesday February 18 English Country Dance (experi­ Contra with Chris Ricciotti. Tuesday January 28 enced) led by Barbara Finney. Contra with Linda Leslie. Wednesday February 19 Tuesday February 1 1 English Country Dance. Wednesday January 29 English Dance Party. Open Mike led by Larry Jennings; Tuesday February 25 with Rick Mohr and the Open Contra with Linda Leslie Tuesday February 4 Danceband SOciety. Contra with Cammy Kaynor.

4 CDS Boston News OUTSIDE THE BOSTON AREA Please call the information number listed to confirm date, time and place.

FRIDAYS SATURDAYS NEW HAVEN ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE MEDWAY SQUARES & CONTRAS. Christ Neighborhood Music School. 100 Audubon, New Haven CT Episcopal Church. 14 School Street, 2nd Saturdays. Alternate Fridays. 7:30-10:30 pm. Christine Helwig, & 8-1 I PM. $6. (508) 533·1259 or (508) 429·1773. Andreas Hayden; with Marshall Barron} Grace Feldman, MYSTIC CONTRAS AND SQUARES, Oddfellows Margaret Ann Martin, & friends. $6. (203) 776-6929. Ha", Mystic, CT 2nd Saturdays. $6, (203) 437-8189. WORCESTER CONTRA DANCES, First Unitarian ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE OF GREATER Church. 90 Main St, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 8:00 P:M, begin­ MYSTIC: Grange or Community Center, Stonington. ner's session at 7:30, $5. (508) 755·7329 CT 3 rd Sat, Peggy Vermilya with Peter Corbridge, RHODE ISLAND ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCES Marianna Pinchot Avery. Soft-soled shoes. 7:30-1 0:30pm. Oaklawn Grange. 3rd Fridays, Cranston RI. Soft-soled $6. Peggy & Peter Vermilya (203) 535·3623. shoes. 7:30-10:30pm. $6. Call Anne (401) 331-3239. BERLIN CONTRA DANCE. Town Ha". Corner of CAPE COD ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Rt. 62 and Woodward. 2nd Saturdays Kate Oester­ Unitarian Church, Barnstable MA, 2nd & 4th Friday, held, Cindy Green, and Christine Hale with The All-year except 12/27! Music occasionally by Eleanor Polymorphous String Band. 8-1 Ipm. Soft-soled shoes, Calvin. 7:30pm. $4. Francis & Marjorie (508) 362-9570. please. $5. (508) 481-4802. CARLISLE DANCES Unitarian Church, Carlisle. MA Squares. contras, & couple dances. 2nd Fridays Walter Lenk,with O'Connor's Mob. Potluck 6:30; dance 8:00 ­ 10:30 PM. $5 547-7781 or (508) 369-1232

Angles and Scots March in Concord A Second Evening ofMardi Gras

On the First of March 1997, CDS and RSCDS are jointly A few days after most others have stopped celebrating, CDS sponsoring an English-Scottish Dance at the Concord Scout will have a second Mardi-Gras night. 0 n the weekend of Feb. House, with the hope ofintroducing some contradance regu­ 28 ;v1ar. 2, we expect to put on a Mardi-Gras Cajun/Contra lars to the joys of the easier English and Scottish country Dance Party. The contradances will be accompanied by music dances-~with a dash ofEnglish Ritual thrown in. Several dance with aCajunflavor, and a few simple Cajun steps will be taught leaders will participate, assisted by versatile musicians and as well. some experienced dancers. If you already know these dances, Because of a scheduling conflict, we cannot yet say just come for a rela.xing evening with some new partners. If not, where orwhen the dance will be held. When :'v1ardi Gras comes come to learn dancing with a new flavor for you. The hallis well around, however, be sure to pick up a flyer for our reprise, or known as a fine place to dance. telephone the CDS Office at 354-1340. Don't settle for less than two celebrations!

Wednesday February 26 Tuesday March 4 Wednesday March 12 English Dance Party. Contra with Cammy Kaynor. English Country Dance. Friday February 28 Wednesday March S Tuesday March 18 Earliest possible date for Mardi English Country Dance. Contra with Chris Ricciotti. Gras Cajun/Contra. Call! Friday March 7 Wednesday March 19 Saturday March I English Country Dance (experi­ English Country Dance. English-Scottish Party in Concord enced) led by Brad Foster. Tuesday March 2S Sunday March 2 Tuesday March II Contra with Linda Leslie Latest possible date for Mardi Open Mike led by Larry Jen­ Wednesday March 26 Gras Cajun/Contra. Call! nings; with Rick Mohr and the CDS Annual Meeting and Open Danceband Society. Dance (English and American).

CDS Boston News S a(p.:Ef:(jJ:i:Al.<·l£:fJ;'l:ru(I.~.~ N ew-Year's Dawn Dance. T uesday [.2]J.iliillil~222]M21illlL.228.1i2iibIT.J Winter Gender-Free Dance Camp. 12/31 - Wednesday 111 Brattleboro Yankee Ingenuity Christmas Cotil­ 2/21 - 2123 Becket MA, Becket! VT, Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main lion. Concord Scout House. Sun­ Chimney Corners Camp. Lisa St. Four callers and bands. English Coun­ day, December 15, 6pm. Peter Greenleaf, Michael Cicone, and try3-6pm; $6. Contras8pm-7am; $12. Barnes, David Canteini, Cal Louise Brill; with Peter Barnes, Amy Call Kevin (413) 256-1233. Howard,MaryLea,jackO'Connor, Richardson Larkin, andLarry Unger. Ton.y Parkes, Bill Tomczak, and $50 deposit (to LFCD). Contact Gender-Free Holiday Contras & Susan Worland. Elegant Attire Re­ Rice (860) 448-6928, PO Box Squares, Saturday December 7, First quested. $14, $12 in advance, space 7001, Groton CT 06340 Church ofJamaica Plain, Centre & limited. 272-0396, (508) 667-7459. Eliot Streets. Chris Ricciotti, Linda CDS Boston Centre Playford Ball Leslie. 7:30-11pm. 522-1115 or Tenth Annual Ralph Page Legacy Saturday, March 8,8:00 PM Weston (800) LFCD-123 code 123. $6; Weekend. 1117-1119, Durham, Town Hall: Helene Cornelius with NH. Callers Scott Higgs, Susan Bare Necessities $22/person before Cambridge Folk Orchestra Holi­ Kevra, George Hodgson, Tony Jan 14; $25 after; advanced registra­ day Folk Dance Party and Bazaar, Saletan, john Trafton, John tion required Afternoon Workshop. December 13, 8:15 pm, St. John's Mcintyre, Bill Olson, Nancy Raich Formal or period dress encouraged. Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St. and Musicians: Mary Cay Brass, Dave 354-1340 or (508) 875-0382 Arlington. $3.50. Info 272-0396. Langford, Bill Tomczak, David Downeast Country Dance Festival Mandala Holiday Party. Saturday, Kaynor, Robin Kynoch, Rick Mohr, 3!28 & 3/29 Yarmouth HighSchool, December 14,730-11 pm., Masonic Bruce Rosen, Harvey Tolman, and ME. Contras & Squares, Interna­ Hall, 1950 Mass Ave., Cambridge. Bob McQuillen. Info: 354-1340 tional, Swing, English, Cape Breton, International Folk Dancing, with Gender-Free Day of Contras & Cajun, Scottish, French Canadian, Mandala Orchestra. $10.868-3641 Squares. Saturday January 18 Scandinavian, Zweifachers. Volun­ First Church of]amaica Plain, Cen­ teers Needed: Liz Sullivan (207) tre & Eliot Streets. Linda Leslie and 926-4210. General Info Beth(207) ChrisRicciotti. Advanced-2-5pm. 774-2504, [email protected]. Potluck supper-5-7:30pm. Com­ munity-7:30-11 pm. Contact Chris 5 22-1115 or 800-LFCD-123 code 123. $6; $5 before 8pm.

PINEWOODS! New NEDC Members

For many CDS-BC members the opportunity to go to The New England Dance Committee (NEDC) has started Pinewoods is a major benefit ofbelonging to our organization. out the 1996-97 season wi th new members and a new As you plan your 1997 vacations, then, you might want to keep dance series in a new location. New NEDC members are: the following information in mind. First Weekendwill be held Chris Reynolds; Andy Koehler; Tamara Golden; June 13-15. Barbara Finney will co-chair the Fourth ofJuly andJean Krogh, Chair. Our new location: a Weekend, which startsonJuly 3 and goes through July 7. The friendly hall at Ch urch of the Good Shepherd in Watertown. ESS planning team includes Lisa Greenleaf and Charles Our new series draws on the talents and energy of popular Hornig from the English side and RSCDS members Christina producer/callers Cammy Kaynor (first Tuesdays), Chris Wasch and Deborah Hawkins. Thatsession will run from July Ricciotti (calling gender-free dances each third Tuesday) and 7-11. Our last summer event, Labor Day Weekend, begins Linda Leslie (fourth Tuesdays), with Larry jennings and Rick August 30 and ends on September 2. judy Francis and Mohr coordinating the second-Tuesday Open Mikes. Ann Deborah Gerstein are co-chairs. Watch for the flyers which Cowan is producing fifth-Tuesday dances in Watertown and will show up next year. NEDC's first and fifth Saturdays in Concord. Invite your friends and join us! Newcomers and The CDS News is brought to you by: enced dancers are welcome. Editor: Michael Bergman, Assistant Editor: Lyrl Ahern Krogh> Chairman) IVEDC Staff: Art Anger, Bob Pyron, Ishmael Stefanov-Wagner, Liv Tohner, Eph Weiss.

6 CDS Boston News Callfor Nominations CDS Boston Centre Officers

The CDS Nominating Committee is President Jean Farrington Ex-Officio George Fogg presently seeking nominations for posi­ President Elect Terry Gaffney Membership Arthur Ferguson tions which come up for election in Vice President Margaret Keller Newsletter Michael Bergman 1997. A list of the officers and Board Secretary Bonnie Armstrong Mailing Art Anger Members follows. Treasurer Ralph Jones Pinewoods Rep. Frank Attanasio Positions to be filled in 1997: Secre­ tary, Five Directors, Nominating Com­ Directors: Bill Cronin, Nora Daoud, Gene DiSalvatore, Jean Krogh, mittee Member. Walter Locke, Chris Reynolds, Tony Saletan, Bill Schultz, Continuing Terms Eph Weiss President Terry Gaffney Nominating: Tom Engel, Marcie Van Cleave, Maureen Carey Past President Jean Farrington Vice President Margaret Keller Endowment and Grants: Robin Rogers-Browne, Ralph Jones (Ex Officio) Treasurer Ralph Jones Finance: Art Anger, Bill Cronin, Jean Farrington Officio), Ralph Jones Director Jean Krogh (Ex Officio), Jon Weinberg Director Chris Reynolds English Dance: Arthur Ferguson (Chair), Lyrl Ahern, Jean Farrington, Director Tony Saletan Director Bill Schultz Terry Gaffney, Elizabeth Morris, Liv 'roftner, Allan Wechsler, Director Eph Weiss Helene Cornelius (Artistic Advisor) New England Dance: Krogh (Chair), Terry Gaffney, Tamara Golden, The name ofany eligible person sug­ Andy Koehler, Chris Reynolds gested by fifteen or more members is Ritual Dance: Doug Reiner, (Coordinator) included on th~ ballot. This may be by Special Events: Gene DiSalvatore (Chair), Maureen Carey nomination petition or by individual Playford Ball: (English Dance Committee) written suggestions. Festival Food Booth: George Fogg, Harriet Hayward, Jean Farrington, You may nominate yourself or any Maureen Carey other CDS member. To be considered, June Weekend: Katy Petersen, Jerry Callen (Chairs), Michael Berry, petitions or oral or written suggestions Stephanie Jack must be received by a member of the July 4th Weekend: Ray Schneider, Barbara Finney Nominating Committee, or mailed to English/Scottish Session: Deb Hawkins, Lisa Greenleaf, Christina Wasch, the CDS Office by Friday, January 10, Charlie Horning 1997. Labor Day Weekend: Judy Francis, Deborah Gerstein Phone numbers of the Nominating Committee members are: Tom Engel: 484-5911 Marcie Van Cleave: 491-6083 Maureen Carey: 497-6732 The consent ofeach candidate will be obtained before the name is placed on the ballot.

Genevieve Jennings

Larry Jennings' wife Genevieve died December 28t h, after a long illness. The funeral was private. Flowers are discouraged; in lieu o fflowers, donations in Genevieve's name can be made to Harvard Community Health Plan (Note: NOT Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan). Genevieve was previously an active folk dancer, and a regular at Ted SanelIa's Friday dance in Porter Square. She and Larry met at a dance. Note that Larry has moved recently, and is now to be found at 128 Gibbs Street, Newton Centre, MA 02159.

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CDS Boston Centre Communicating with News Needed Meetings the Board If you are planning a future event, or Meetings are open; all members are If you are planning an event or have attended a notable past event, that YOll Nelcome, but please call ahead to some other matter that reg uires con­ would like to tell all your fellow mem­ confirm date, time, and place. sideration by the CDS Board, please bers about. we would like to hear from send a one or two-page summary to: Board of Directors: you. 3ril Wednesday, except July, 6:00 PM, Jean Farrington Send articles, announcements, re­ 24 Frost Street YWCA, 7 Temple St., Cambridg quests, or to: New England Dance Committee: Cambridge, MA 02140 Art Anger 1st Tuesday, 6:00 PM 942-7541 by one of the following dates for MIT PO Box 397227 English Dance Commitree: consideration at the subsequent meeting: Various dates and places, 7:00 PM. Cambridge, MA 02139-7227 th th th Call (508) 875-0382 for Dec 8 , Jan 5 , Feb 9 • E-mail: [email protected]

Deadlines for Spring issue: Phone Art Anger, 899-8702 (h) or 1997 - July 1997): 253-7044 to discuss assisting, or for th th Editorial and calendar: March 7 ; Inserts (pre-approved): March 17 delivery instructions.

8 CDS BOJton News CDS Spring 1997 Boston Editor: Michael Bergman News Deadline for Summer Newsletter: ~ June 1st, 1997. Details, back page.

President's Farewell CDS is on the WEB

Last August, the President's Column previewed the This February, CDS launched its own web site, providing Boston Centre's upcoming dance season. Looking back at us with a two way window on the whole dance world. Dancers mid-year, we have much to celebrate. Our expanded program from out of town or area residents new to folkdancing will be at the Scout House has been most successful. To date, we've able to get schedules and descriptions ofour dances, and maps presented an evening of Klezmer contras in November, a showing the location of our dance sites. Those familiar with holiday party in January which featured both English and New our dance series will be able to get late breaking information on England dancing, and an English/Scottish party in March. special even ts and cancellations due to weather, and will be able The principal volunteers whose imagination and hard work to follow links to dance sites around the world. created these three truly special occasions are, respectively, Ann The URL for the site is www .math. neu . edu I-gaffney I cds. html . Cowan, Lynn Jacobs and Frank Attanasio, and Gene The site is being maintained by Terry Gaffney on a server atthe DiSalvatore . .Many thanks to you all. Not only were all were Mathematics Department at Northeastern University. Since all these events well attended, but they brought many new faces the volume of requests on this server is relatively low, making to a Boston Centre event. The next challenge, ofcourse, is to a connection with our pages will be quick. invites all encourage those Saturday night participants to join in our interested in working on the site to get in touch wi th him. You Tuesday and Wednesday series. can send e-mail for him to gaff@neu. edu. Our new venture, the revamped Tuesday evening Right now each of our regular English series has its own New England dance series is a work-in-progress. Dancers give page, and each week ofour Tuesday series also has a page. In it high marks, noting both the quality ofthe music and dance, the future we hope to have pages for each ofour dance camps, and also the welcoming atmosphere. We are gratified that the for the Playford Ball, and an electronic version of this newslet­ dance appears to be gathering momentum as more people find ter. We also plan to include material on the history ofCDS, and their way to Watertown. Ifyou haven't been there yet, think early associated with us, such as Cecil Sharp, Helen about giving it a whirl. Storrow, and Ralph Page. .My two-year stint as president ofthe Boston Centre will end this month. 'rhe opportunity to serve an organization Pinewoods Summer Jobs whose programs and activities enrich my life immeasurably has ("adl't"rtt5t"ment) been a privilege, a challenge and, most of the time, a great Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA is looking for full­ pleasure. The support and enthusiasm of the officers, board time and volunteer crew members for the 1997 season. members, committee chairs and dance leaders and Cooks and cooks' assistants are especially needed, but musicians, and all the other volunteers who make and keep the other kitchen or grounds positions may be available. Full­ organization operational are one of its major assets. Their , time crew should be available from June 1 through Labor willingness to share theif time and talents is inspiring. My Day, and volunteers should be able to live at camp for at thanks to each of you. I look forward to working with many least 3 weeks. l~or more information, contact: of you next year as past president. --.Jean Farrington, Past President, CDS Boston Centre Eileen Callahan 224-4858 Manager, Pinewoods Camp or email: 80 Cornish Field Road [email protected] .org Plymouth, MA 02360

CDS Bostoll News Two dance books from Belgium Brattleboro Dances in Trouble 21 ,{ and Final Year-Gibson Aiken Center Lease Lost.

Two alternate views of New-England dancing appear in The once-every-decade Dawn Dances crisis has come recent publications from Belgium (spiral-bound, in English). around. It isn't clear to me that another suitable facility is "The Contra Dance Book)J by Ricky Holden has been available in Brattleboro and I'm trying to draw atten tion to our reprinted from the 1956 edition. It is a compilation ofmore situation. A front-page article recently appeared in the than 100 traditional American contra') and circle dance from Brattleboro Reformer and I've requested a public meeting with 1850 to 1953, with descriptions, historical background, and the Parks & Recreation Committee to discuss the situation. calling and teaching suggestions. It also contains background Hope you are able to attend. about contra dancing and terminology. (Code B211, $20) I'm working to keep the Dawn Dances alive but it isn't clear "From a Belgian Yankee Caller 'by Philippe Callens presents that the Dawn Dances will remain in Brattleboro and I need 45 of the author's dances in the New-England tradition: your support. Please cast your vote for keeping the Dawn 4 circles, 13 squares, 24 contras, and 4 others, with clear Dances in Brattleboro: send a card or letter to: descriptions and chorded musical score (and suggestions for Brattleboro Parks & Rec Committee recorded music). It also includes an annotated bibliography Gibson-Aiken Center and discography of works on American dance published in 207 Main St. Brattleboro, VT 05301 Europe and a list of related organizations. (Code B20B, $25) 1-802-257-2310 (fax) The publisher is: simply saying "Thanks for the last twenty-one years. It was Anglo-American Dance Service V.Z.w. a great dance. [We're] sad to leave." and "[We] support Resedastraat 8, efforts to keep the Dawn Dances in Brattleboro." B-9920 Lovendegem, Thanks, everyone. Belgium -Kevin Cotlins (413)-256-1233 [email protected] Telephone/fax: +3293729635 NOTES OF THE BOARD

20 November 1996 December 1996, January and February 1997 The Board again discussed the need to increase member­ Perhaps the most exci ring news from the Board of Directors ship, and several strategies which might be used. since the last News issue is that CDS is on the Web! Our web Budgets were approved for the Playford Ball and the May pages cover general information, American and English dance English Dance Weekend with Colin Hume. programs, dance locations and times, and how to get there. The past July 4th Weekend was reviewed, and a budget Soon to come will be pages on dance camps, the Playford Ball, approved for the next one. Lilo Gallagher was appointed Co­ Fifth-Saturday contras, and a question-and-answer page. The Chair for the event. URL is: http://wv;w .math.neu. edu/-gaffney/cds.html . The New-England Dance Committee membership was The Board is also beginning an outreach effort at colleges approved as Jean Krogh (Chair), Terry Gaffney, Tamara and universities in the area, asking campus groups to co­ Golden, Andy Kohler, and Chris Reynolds. The high point of sponsor a dance as a fund-raising activity. They provide the the first two months had been the Klezmer Contra, with 90 hall and their dancers; CDS provides music, caller, and some attendees; other evenings seldom drew 30 people. Purcha')e of experienced dancers. The college group gets the money and a locking cabinet was approved, so that audio equipment CDS gets an infusion of new dancers. This seems to be a would not have to be stored in the Rector's office. promising way to introduce dancing to a new, young audience, A plan for an English-Scottish dance at the Scout House on always needed if the dance community is to thrive. Saturday, March 1st, was discussed at length; it had been in The Board voted to send a donation of$100 to the Harvard progress for several months, but no-one had been available to Community Health Plan in memory of Genevieve Jennings. present it at the previous Board meeting. Itwas finally decided The Treasurer's reports indicate that CDS is in a healthy to approve this plan, requiring the Mardi-Gras dance already financial position. CDS has not been able to find co-chairs for approved to move to another location or date approved by the a Food Booth at the Folk Festival in April. Katie Peterson and Committee. Jerry Callen will co-chair the Pinewoods First Weekend this Charles Hornig was appointed to represent CDS on the June. The Board is encouraging the dance committees to re­ English-Scottish Session Committee; Christina Wasch is institute occasional "twofer" nights, admitting together a joining from RSCDS. current dancer and someone new to dancing for the price of one.

2 C1JS Boston News 1997 SPRING DANCE CALENDAR For the latest information on events in the Boston area, call the CDS office, 354-1340. A recorded announcement will bring you up to date. ~-,:, Except where noted, all telephone numbers are in Area Code (617). CDS REGULAR EVENTS

CDS CONTRAS AND SQUARES Tuesdays 7:30-10:30 PM Church of the Good Shepherd, 30 Russell Avenue, Watertown. First Tuesdays: Cammy Kaynor and band. Second Tuesdays: Open Mike coordinated by Larry Jennings, with Open Danceband Society led by Rick Mohr and Bruce Rosen. Third Tuesdays: Chris Ricciotti and band. Fourth Tuesdays: Linda Leslie and band. Fifth Tuesdays: Special guests. $6 regular; $5 CDS Members; $3 students and seniors. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Jean Krogh 942-7541. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Wednesdays. 7:30-10:30 PM, Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple Street. Central Square. Cambridge Leaders: Helene Cornelius, Emily Ferguson, Barbara Finney, George Fogg, Rich Jackson, Robin Rogers-Browne. Musicians: Bare Necessities (Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab) and others. "Party-format" dance on last Wednesday each month. $6 regular; $5 CDS Members; $3 students with current 10. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Arthur Ferguson (508) 875-0382. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS First Fridays, 8: 15-11 PM Church of our Saviour, Carleton & Monmouth Streets. Brookline. For dancers thoroughly familiar with basic English Country Dance figures. All dances will be taught. Leaders: See Calendar. $5 admission. Contact CpS 354-1340 or Arthur Ferguson (508) 875-0382.

Tuesday April I Tuesday April I 5 Friday May 2 Cammy Kaynor. Chris Ricciotti. English Country Dance (experi­ enced) led by Colin Hume. Wednesday April 2 Wednesday April 16 English Country Dance. English Country Dance. Saturday May 3 English Workshop: Colin Hume. Friday April 4 Tuesday April 22 English Country Dance (experi­ Linda Leslie Tuesday May 6 enced) led by George Fogg Wednesday April 23 Cammy Kaynor. Tuesday April 8 English Country Dance. Wednesday May 7 Open Mike led by Larry Jennings; English Country Dance. Tuesday April 29 with Rick Mohr and the Open Steve Zakon·Anderson and Them. Tuesday May I 3 Oanceband Society. Open Mike led by Larry Jennings; Wednesday April 30 Wednesday April 9 with Rick Mohr and the Open English Dance Party. English Country Dance. Oanceband Society.

CDS Boston News OTHER BOSTON AREA DANCES

These regularly scheduled dances appear in the CDS Boston News when space is availahle.

MONDAYS OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS IN JAMAICA PLAIN CONTRA DANCE, Concord Scout House, 5/ I0: Contras and International with Chris Ricciotti 74 Walden St., Concord. 7:30~ I 0:30 PM. & Marilyn Richards; 5/24: Tony Saletan, Sarah Tony Parkes with Yankee Ingenuity Gregory Smith; 6/14: Cindy Green; 7/26: Chris $6. Info: (508) 667-7459 or 272-0396. Ricciotti & Linda Leslie. Info: Janet 522-2216 or Chris 522-1 1 IS. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE, Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple St. 7:45~ 10 PM. Instruction, all welcome. FIRST SATURDAY CHALLENGING CONTRAS $5. Info: 492-8180. All Saints Episcopal Church, 17 Clark St. (corner Common St.) , Belmont Centre. 8-1 I PM. Calling by TUESDAYS Lisa Greenleaf (and guests); music by Unstrung ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE SERIES Heroes. Throu~h lune. $5. Info: (508) 877-1 168. 2nd & 4th Tue. Jamaica Plain MA, First Church of FOURTH SATURDAY BARN DANCE Jamaica Plain, Unitarian-Universalist, Centre & Eliot Jamaica Plain New Location! Central Congregation­ Streets. Michael Cicone & Rob Dobson caller. al, 85 Seaverns Ave. Contras, Squares. Circles. $5. Contact Michael Cicone 891-3296. Waltzes & Polkas with The PuddleJumpers . No THURSDAYS Dance in April! May: Priscilla Adams; June: Chris NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRA DANCES, Ricciotti. Beginners welcome! $5 Info: 524-1767 VFW Hall, 688 Huron Ave., Cambridge. 8-11 PM. Variety of callers and bands. Air Conditioned. SUNDAYS $5. Info: 272-0396 or (508) 229-2854. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE, Church of Our Saviour, 23 Monmouth St., Brookline, 6:30-8:30 PM. FRIDAYS Instruction, all welcome. $3. Info: 864-8945. NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS. FIRST SUNDAY RAGTIME TEA DANCE, 3rd Friday at First Parish. 7 Harrington Rd., Lexington. Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge. 2:00 - 5:30. 8 PM. Roaring Jelly & caller Susan Elberger. $5. Ragtime Music and Dances, various teachers and Throu~h lune. Info: 235-0713, (508) 429-3466. musicians. Through May. Tea & pastries. SATURDAYS $8. Beginning Instruction. Info: 964-7684. NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS. Concord FAMILY DANCES, I st and 3rd Sundays. Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord. 8-1 I PM. Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord. 2 - 4 PM, Alternating weekly schedule (except first Saturdays) Various Styles and Leaders (International, Contras, featuring callers Tony Saletan (508) 369-4462, Beth Squares); music: Cal Howard and Friends; $41 Parkes (508) 667-7459, Walter Lenk 547-7781 & person, $15lfamily maximum. Suitable for ages 5 & others; Live music by a variety of bands. $5/$6. up. Refreshments. Info: 491-6083, 354-1340.

Wednesday May 14 Saturday May 31 Tuesday June 10 English Country Dance. Memorial Day Picnic & Dance. Mary Open Mike led by Larry Jen­ DesRosiers and Swinging on a Gate. nings; with Tuesday May 20 Rick Mohr and the Chris Ricciotti. Tuesday June 3 Open Danceband Society. Cammy Kaynor. Wednesday May 21 Wednesday June II English Country Dance. English Country Dance. Wednesday June 4 English Country Dance. Tuesday June 17 Tuesday May 27 Chris Ricciotti. Linda Lesl ie. Friday June 6 English Country Dance (experi­ Wednesday May 28 Wednesday June 18 enced) led by various CDS leaders English. Country Dance English Dance Party. Wednesday June 25 English Dance Party.

4 CDS Boston News OUTSIDE THE BOSTON AREA

Please call the inforn1.lriP!1 numher listed to confirm date, time and place.

FRIDAYS SATURDAYS ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING in NEW HA­ NEW ENGLAND CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE, VEN. Alternating Fridays starting 115, at Neighborhood Second Saturdays, Berlin Town Hall. Corner of Rt. 62 Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. CT. 7:30­ and Woodward. Through June. The Polymorphous 10:30 PM. Christine Helwig, leader, assisted by String Band, and various callers. 8 - I I PM. Andreas Hayden; music by Marshall Barron, Grace $5 Info: (508) 481 ..4802, or (508) 842-3307 Feldman, Margaret Ann Martin, & friends. MEDWAY SQUARES & CONTRAS. 2nd Satur­ $6. Info: (203) 776-6929. days, Christ Episcopal Church. 14 School Street, WORCESTER CONTRA DANCES, Medway. 8-1 I PM. First Fridays at 8:00 P:M, through May. First Congre­ $6. Info: (508) 533·1259 or (508) 429-1773. gational Church, 1070 Pleasant St .. Worcester. $5., MYSTIC CONTRAS AND SQUARES. Second Info: (508) 755-7329 Saturdays, Oddfellows Hall, Mystic. CT ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE. Third Fridays, $6, Andy Derr, (203) 437·8189. Oaklawn Grange. Cranston RI. Soft-soled shoes. 7:30­ ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE. Third Sat. Grange 10:30pm. $6. English Country Dances of Rhode Island: Hall, Pequot Trail, Stonington CT, 1/4 mile east on Rt. Anne Richardson Info: (401) 331·3239. 234, exit 91 off Rt 1-95. Peggy Vermilya (leader); ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE on Cape Cod. 2nd Peter Corbridge, Marianna Pinchot Avery (music). Soft­ & 4th Friday, year-round. Barnstable MA. Unitarian soled shoes. 7:30-1 0:30pm. $6. English Country Church. Live music by Eleanor Calvin. 7:30pm. $3. Dance of Greater Mystic: Peggy & Peter Vermilya Info: Francis Be Marjorie Worrell (508) 362·9570. (203) 535·3623. CARLISLE DANCE5--Squares, contras, & couple BERLIN CONTRA DANCE. Third Saturdays May dances. Second Fridays of the month at the Unitarian & lune; Berlin MA, Town Hall. Route 62. Saturday Church in Carlisle. MA. featuring O'Connor's Mob with May 18, June 15. Caller Tony Saletan, with Berlin Walter lenk, caller. Potluck 6:30; dance 8:00 ­ Country Orchestra. 8-1 Ipm. 10:30 PM. Through lune. $5 Info: 547·7781 or Info: Joni Bergen (508) 838-2 104. (508) 369-1232 Flower Fiesta; Memorial Day Picnic & Dance One Hundred Dancers Wanted! The Picnic will begin at 6:30 on the left side of the Scout April 29 will be our Flower Fiesta to celebrate Spring and the House-we know we'll have good friends and hope for good approach ofMay bring a flower and a light heart and weather-if the weather dissapoints, we'll move inside. join the Cala! Popular Steve Zakon-Anderson will call, accom­ For food expect a mix of'traditional picnic', health. sweet, panied by THEM: Petf''' Barnes, DaveLangfordandBruce Rosen. low fat and other ta..'ities. Enjoy a no-effort dinner Hey, these guys are great! You can't fail to have a good time. with like-minded friends OR bring your own picnic OR Bur wait-there's more! Middlesexlv10rriswill give us a taste something to share-all styles welcome-AND we'll also oftheir skills, and we'll also have tasty goodies to ingest. All this have refreshments at the break in the dance. for a mere $6, the usual price for our Tuesday dance, and, no You are all welcome to help with the planning and prepa­ surprise here, at the usual time and place: 7:30-10:30 PM at the ration ofthis dance, i.e., with food, grill, large urn, set up, clean Church ofthe Good Shepherd on Russell St. at Mt. Auburn in up or door sit, etc. If interested please call me at 354-0864. Watertown, 1 block East of Common St. on the 71 (and near Thanks! the 70) bus line. Come! We need alII 00 of you! BAGPIPES will help us get into the spirit of the day! Picnic in Concord The dance is 8-11 PM on Saturday at the SCOlI t House, 74 May 31 will be our First Annual Memorial Day Picnic and Walden St. in Concord. Total cost forthe whole evening is $8; Contra Dance at the Concord Scout House. This party is going if you can't make it for the picnic the dance is $6. to be a blast! Our caller is the exciting Mal)' DesRosiers with Attend these events and help insure more of the same next the inventive musical group: Swinging On A Gate including year. Jim Guinness, Judy Frances, Nat Hewitt and Cal Howard. This -Ann Cowan would be enough by itself, but we're going to have more fun by adding a Picnic and more~

CDS Emtoll NcUls 5 Poor Old Horse Memorial Day Dawn Dance Pinewoods July 4 th April 5, 1st Parish in Watertown, 3pm-7am May 20/27, Brattleboro, WeekendJuly 3-7, Plymouth, Mass. :viA, concert of traditional music VT English Country 3-opm Jenny English Country, Contras, Morris. Info: 623-1806. http:// Beerwirhjoyce Crouch, Susan Kevra English Clog, Scottish Step, Cape world.std.coml'""'fssgb & Van Kfl;ynor; Contra Dance 8pm­ Breton Step, Longsword and Rap­ 7 am, Steve Zakon-Anderson & A per. Info: 924-2240, New England Folk Band Named Bob; Paul Rosenberg [email protected] & the BelleruJ]!ck String Band; Scrod Festival 4/25-4/27 Natick, MA Ab~ Pudding Gibson-Aiken Center, $61 solutely Everyone. Clean Dance English-Scottish Session. English, $12IContra, $17/Both. Shoes Required for Main HaJl (new 717 - 7/11 Plymouth MA. English Soft-soled shoes orsneakers required. floor!) Info: 354-1340 & Scottish Country, Scottish High­ Info: Kevin (413) 256-1233 land, Border Morris, English Clog, Blacksmith House Dulcimer Cape Breton, Longsword and Rap­ Festival May 2-4,56 Brattle St, Cam­ First Weekend at Pinewoods per. Info: Christina 661-8091, bridge Concerts by: Anne Dodson, June 13-15, Plymouth, Mass. For [email protected] adults and children. Sand]! Davis, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Rob Dave Langford, Beth Murray, Bruce Brereton & Thomasina, Lorraine & Labor-Day Weekend. Rosen, Bill Smith, Norb Spencer and Bennet Hammond. Various Work­ at Pinewoods 8/30 9/2 Plymouth Anne Goodwin, Sarah Gregory shops on AppaJachian & Hammerred MA. Info: Deborah Gerstein 617­ Smith, Marcie Van Cleave. Info: Dulcimer, Guitar, singing, etc. Info: 259-0753 or Judy Francis 965­ 876-5330, [email protected] 547-6789 4414.

Scottish Fiddle Rally Lady of the Lake Labor Day Dawn Dance Music and Dance WeekJune 22-28 May 3, Somerville Theatre, Ed Brattleboro, VT. English Country Coeur d'Alene Lake, Idaho Pear/man, Charlie McKerron, IP. 3-6pm Gene Murrow with Laurie Fou.rgone Conclusions, the Canote Cormier, Hilda Chiasson-Cormier, Andres & Katlry Whiteside; Contra Brothers, Dolores Heagy, Laura Scott, Cape Breton Dancers. Dancing 8pm - 7am Charlie Fenton Laurie Andres, Ken Glastre. Info: 338-8637 & Friends Cynthia Butcher with Info: (509) 838-2160 l'vfary Lea &Friends Eric Hollman Hands Four Spring Weekend wi th Boardman & Friends. Gibson-Aiken Center, $6/English, May 16-18 Troy NH Steve Zakon­ Fourth of July Dawn Dance 8pm, July 3rd, Gibson-Aiken Cen­ $12JContra, $17/Both. Soft-soled Anderson, Tony& Beth Parkes wi th ter, 207 Main St. Brattleboro, VT, shoes or sneakers required. Yankee Ingenuity and Swinging on a Contra Dance from 8pm to 7 am, Info: Kevin (413) 256-1233 Gate. Info: (508) 670-9333 Contra Dancing Katheryn [email protected] Wedderburn with George Wilson, Peter Dallis, Tom Wettmore & Sam Memorial Day Picnic & Contra Brewton;Mary Desrosiers & J urnpin' DAN C E Judy; Peter Stix with Elke Baker & II II Saturday,May 31, Concord Scout ii' fiends. Soft-soled shoes or sneakers CDS News Staff HOllse. 74 Walden St. Mary required. Gibson-Aiken Center Lyrl Ahern DesRosiers wi th Swinging On A Gate $12. Info: Kevin (413) 256-1233 Art Anger Picnic: 6:30 Dance: 8:00pm. $8 for Michael Bergman both. Info: 354-0864. Liv Toftncr cr Ishmael Stefanov-Wagner

6 (uS Boston News Confessions ofa Contradancer Black Jokers Need Men!

As a man relatively new to hand and started to twist me for a twirl. Have you ever thought about trying contradancing I was eagerly trying out I thought I was prepared for it, then Morris dancing? Now's your chance! many new things: swinging vigorously suddenly realized that not only wa'\ he The Black Jokers, one of the Boston seemed exhilarating; twirling young larger and stronger than I was, but he area's most long-lived men's Morris ladies rapidly was quite entertaining. also had a great mechanical advantage­ teams, is looking for a few good men, Occasionally, when Larry Jennings extra leverage: my hand was in a posi­ with lots of energy and enthusiasm, to would lecture dancers about proper do's tion with much less leverage.l did man­ dance wi th it. and don't's ofdancing, most ofitsounded age a sort oftwirl, but not fast enough to Ritual English dancing is a perform­ like overkill-after all, we were there for satisfY my partner. ing tradition which spans hundreds of the fun ofit. It had been impressed upon This time it hurr quite a bit, and my years and remains lively today. It's fun, us that there is never asurplus ofdancers arm fdt uncomfortable for the next half challenging, highly aerobic, and a great of either gender, but rather an occa­ hour or so; I have never forgotten that way to let your hair down once a week, sional shortage ofdancers ofone gender feeling. From that moment on, I tried or more often when the team is giving or the other. never again to exert leverage on a partner public performances. As a teaching team, On one particular occasion there was to force a twirl. I became much more the BlackJokersrequire no prior experi­ a significant shortage ofwomen, yet the sensitive to the role ofmy partners. They ence. music was so moving that I felt com­ seemed to appreciate the difference in Team practice is on Thursday eve­ pelled to dance. Having heard about our dancing immediately. nings at 8:00 p.m., in the upstairs hall of trying out the opposite role, I decided to Since that time, when dancing with a the Parish House at the Church of Our put masculine pride aside and try my new or unfamiliar partner, or one whose Saviour, Brookline. The church is at the hand at the female role. A little awkward preferences are not dear to me, I never corner of Monmouth and Carlton at first, I had some difficulty applying insist on her twirling. If there is an Streets, just one block from Beacon the called instructions, which were di­ opportunity for my partner to twirl, I Street, and the door to the Parish House rected at the men, in reverse: in playing may raise our hands to permit her to is in the center of the covered passage­ the woman's role I was required do twirl on her own-but I never crank a way on the Monmouth Street side ofthe essentially the complement (or oppo­ partner's hand to force a twirl. church. The nearest Green Line T sta­ site) of what was called. I still en joy contra-dancing, and when tions are St. Mary's Street (on the Bea­ Slowly the concept took hold, and there's a shortage of partners I rarely con Street line) and Longwood (on the gradually my sudden jerky changes in hesitate to assume the female role. Oh, Riverside line.) On-street parking is direction were replaced by smoother yes, I have learned to twirl much more available. For more information call movements. It began to feel like fun smoothly, and enjoy it from time to Leo Feinstein at (508) 870-0051. Ifyou again, when suddenly a temporary part­ time. (Sadly, some men regard that a.

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CDS Boston Centre Communicating with News Needed Meetings the Board If you are planning a future event, or Meetings are open; all members are If you are planning an event or have attended a notable past even t, that you welcome, but call ahead to some other matter that relluires wn­would like to tell all your fellow mem­ confirm date, time, and place. sideration by the CDS Board, please bers about, we would like to hear from send a one or two-page summary to: Board of Directors: you. 3'd Wednesday, August, 6:00 PM, Terry Gaffney Send announcell1ents, re­ YWCA, 7 Temple Cambridge 11 Burr St. quests, or inquiries to: New Dance Committee: Boston, ~1A 02130 Michael Bergman 1st 6:00 PM 964-7684 by one of the following dates for 20 Ash Street English Dance Committee: consideration at the subsequent meeting: Auburndale, MA 02166-1819 Various dates and places, 7:00 PM. Aprt '16 th , M ay 11th ,uneJ 8th, Call (508) 875-0382 for specifics. July 6th E-mail: augment(a)world.std.com Deadlines for Summer issue: Call me at 964-7684 to discuss assisting, or for delivery instructions. (c~lgJuly 1997 Ocrober 1997): Editorial and calendar: June,) st;Jnserts (pre-approved): June 8th

8 CDS Boston NeU's CDS Summer 1997 Boston Editor: Michael Bergman News Deadline for Autumn Newsletter: ~ August lit, 1997. Details, back page.

Fr0111 tile President EIIglisll Dance Series: I'm writing this on a warm June evening, reflecting on how 1997 -'1_938 Preview closely our activities as a Society move in step with the academic calendar. Classes are just about over now; camp still The English dance series next season will be largely un­ a few weeks away. This a good time to look back over the last changed from this season. The Wednesday dances will run nine months and to think about the Fall ahead. from September 10 through June 24, with no dances on As is usual in human affairs, our prospects are a mix ofsun Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. The First Friday Dances will and clouds. First the clouds. Membership in the Society has run from October through June. The Fall Favorites dance fallen by about 10% in the last year, though member will be on October 25, and the Playford Ball on March 7. generosity has kept the amount collected in dues and The admission rates will be the same as this season for the contributions at about the same level. Average attendance at Wednesday and First Friday dances. our Wednesday English series is down slightly for the first The only significant change for next season involves the time in recent years (declining to 44.9 from 46.6). The party-format dances on Wednesday nights. In the belief that nwnber ofdancers at our Tuesday American series continues the end-of:the-month party- format dances have lost whatever to be worryingly low with an average attendance ofabout 29. special quality they may have had and have become for most The Folk Arts Center also reports a decline in membership people indistinguishable from other Wednesdays, the English this year. Committee decided to reduce the number of party-format Looking past these gloomy statistics reveals much cause for dances next season from ten to five: three on dates that are optimism. I n both AmuiCJn and English circles, there is a naturally festive because of the occasion (the Wednesday strong and numerous group of callers and musicians now before Thanksgiving, the Wednesday before NEFFA, and the approaching the peak of their powers. At the last Tuesday last Wednesday ofthe season), one just before the Providence open mike ofthe season for example, we had 17 musicians on Ball, where leaders will be encouraged to do dances from that stage in the band, includingJim Guinness, Rick Mohr, Bruce ball's program, and an Open Mike dance tentatively scheduled Rosen andJon Weinberg. Bare NeceSSIties remains one of for May 20, where people who would like to try leading an the premier English Country d3nce bands in the world. It's English dance will have the opportunity to do so. not difiicult to make a long list ofexperienced callers in this area in their twenties, thirties and forties. More CllIers Tuesday (ontra Series: This Year continue to make their debuts at our Tuesday Open Mike. Our problem here is a problem ofplenty; not enough venues and Next for all the people who want to call, teach or play. Fin~lllcially, we are in good shape. Although our weekly . The Tuesday Contra series ended this year with a leap by series all run at deficits, dues, contributions and generous RlCk Mohr and an emotional speech by L1fry Jennings. The bequests en3ble us to keep operating and give us some money series will begin again next September with an Open Mike on we em spend on events to Jttract more people into dancing. September 16, with two d:mces a month. The last dance of the season was an open mike-open band (onrinued on page 7 dance, which was supercharged by the presence of 17 musi­ Cl:lnS on stage, a new Open Mike record. The evening's last

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cns Bosron Nnvs CDS al1d the Lilac SU11day Mel1JOrial Day Gala Picnic &­ Festival Dance In Concord Is A Blast! May 18, Lilac Sunday, was bright and w;:nm, bringing Bagpipes, Sunshine, Hot Dogs, Cider and lots of friendly thousands of people to the Arnold Arboretum to celebrate faces-the makings ofa great picnic. It was hm, Jnd the weather spring under sunny skies. CDS and the ritual community were cooperated despite all predictions to the contrary. Ask any of waiting for them! Each year the Arboretum, located in Jamaica the 50 or so people who joined us! Matt Petrie accompanied Plain, invites people from all over the Boston area to enjoy the our conversations very pleasantly with fine bagpipe music blooming of the lilacs on the third Sunday in May. through most of the picnic, at a discrete distance. This year, sixteen Morris teams from all over Eastern New With their blessings, we used the neighboring church's large England performed as part of the festivities. (Pictures ofsome lawn and their picnic tables. By 6:30 pm., when we began, the of the dancers from past years were featured in an April article temperature was quite pleasant and with help from varieties of on the Arboretum in Yankee Magazine.) Cotswold and DEET, we kept most of the mosquitoes at bay. There was shade Northwest Morris, and Rapper and Longsword traditions were for those who preferred it, as well. Very pleasant, all things all represented. considered; I think Emerson and Thoreau would not have Rose Galliard Northwest Moms hosted the Morris complained. dancing, with Charity Stafford doing the over-all coordina­ Food was plentiful and varied including salads (potato (by tion. For the second year in a row, a team ofseed dancers and Ann Cowan & Irene Howard), fish, and vegetable) and musicians from the Boston Centre were there to demonstrate proteins: Dogs ofbeef, pork, chicken and turkey as well as soy; Country dances and to bring spectators into the fun. and Ann's banana-chocolate yogurt shake-as well as fruit and During the demonstration, a group of Wednesday Night Irene's chocolate chip cookies with cider donated by Wilson regulars danced "Fandango" and "Childgrove" to an apprecia­ Farms. Most of the food and paper goods were generously tive crowd-many people asked where we rehearsed. The seed donated via Gift Certificates by the Stop and Shop and dancers then turned the spectators into dancers, as George Bread and Circus ofCentral Square in Cambridge, to whom Fogg led 45 minutes of social dancing.------we give the warmest thanks. Additional contributions came Continued on page 7 Continued on page 5

Labor Day at Pinewoods New CDS News Editor

Consider spending Labor Day weekend at Pinewoods! Well~ it's been very interesting and educational being editor, Labor Day weekend differs from many other weekends not to mention time-consuming, but also rewarding. Still. because the events for the weekend are suggested and led by enough is enough, and I am pleased to pass the buck - I mean campers as well as regular staff. It's an opportunity to relax in the baton -on to LyrlAhern, who will be the CDS News editor a beautiful setting, to try new activities or to revisit old familiar as of the next issue. ones. It's a we~kend meant to renew old acquaintences and to Lyrl has more graphic design experience, not to mention make new ones. It's a weekend for winding down at the end talent, than I, so this should be a step up, rather than a step of the summer or for winding up for fall activities. down. Still, taking over a newsletter has many pitfalls and Campers help create a schedule that evolves as the weekend obstacles, so please give her a chance to get on her feet and be progresses, to produce an enjoyable mix of dance and music gracious about any beginning stumbles that may occur. sessions, as well as crafts, songs, stories and many other r d like to take a bit of space to thank Art Anger, who has activities for adults and children. These workshops have continued to work behind the scenes on the News ever since included English dances, contras and squares, Cajun and stepping down .1S president, not to mention whl1e being swing dances, informal jam sessions at all levels and Morris or president. There have been many others who have also turned sword dancing. to and lent a hand, but his has been a constant presence and Other activities have included canoe lessons, painting, I felt it deserved special mention. swimming across Long Pond, contras in the pond, nature I won't be going away, just stepping down - I'll still be walks, yoga, hat making, giant bubbles, Broadway musicals assisting Lyrl on occasion, and attending dances, and who sing-a-longs, rounds singing. Ifyou have an idea for a workshop knows - maybe even writing an article or two, something you want to lead or a request for a workshop you'd like one which I encourage you all to give a try. of the staff to lead, we'll do what we can to facilitate it. -Mike Bergman, Editor, CDS News Three evening dances provide a rare opportunity to do both English and American dancing. We welcome a favourite Dawn Dance Saved! English caller, Brad Sayler, back to New England for this Labor Day weekend. Three talented English musicians, Vince At the recent Memorial Day and Independence Day Dawn O'Donnell, RalphJones, and Roberta Sutter, will make music Dances, much to the delight of the :lttending dancers, Kevin to carry you away. Our American caller, Linda Leslie, brings Collins announced that the Brattleboro Parks & Recreation her energy and enthusiasm to the American dances, and will Committee had relented and that thus the Dawn Dances can Continued on page 6 continue in the Gibson-Aiken Center after 311.

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Confession Finds (irate/Ill Ear Dear Editor, time Jnd creative thought. As CDS is a publicly recognized I just got-and read-the CDS newsletter, including the Non-Profit Organization with a mission to give something to Confessions of a Contradal1cer. This is the only way I can the public, it would be unfortunate for all of us ifit could not think of to respond to him. Maybe you em pass on my fulfill its chosen role and provide that service. Both those of response? us who may wish to continue to dance and learn beyond ten Because, Mr. Contradancer, I want to say THANK YOU, years and those who have yet to be turned on will lose. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Having a bad shoulder and It is important to encourage ALL ideas, to have open stiff neck from an ;)ccident m::my years ago, I find this twirling deb;lte, to give as many as possible a stake in the outcome. habit a real bummer. I've gotten to the point ofholding down Stakeholders will come to dances, will learn how to run them my partner/neighbor's hand when I think he might try to twirl and make them run better, and will learn to be performers JS me, and I get lots oflooks that seem to hint I'm a dance nazi, well: The more the better! What could be more typical of the or a prude or a pain or something. I'm not quite to the point New England heritage than democratic participation? of making myself a button that says "No twirls please"-but Some say contested elections hurt the feelings ofthe losers­ I've thought ofit. And I'm a dedicated dancer-this upcoming but not as much as the unasked. If all can participate and NEFFA is my 12th! 'W''h~1t happens to women who are new to campaign, we all benefit from their enthusiasm and losers are the scene and get twirled? less pained. The skills of the successful are pu blic for all to see But, Mr. c., you put it so much better than I ever could-­ and admire. because you were in that other position to experience it. I Therefore, I believe we must look more deeply at our goals hope lots of guys wake up and "get it." and practices to arrive at effective ways to turn these trends Hmmm... now, is there something we women are doing that around. The alternative seems to me to be continued decline is irritating the guys? until the numbers are so low as to discourage even the most Hdt'll Sllive(y committed. Here are some suggestions: 1. Talk a lod-to as many as you can. Discuss the issues, always straining to think of new explanations-and solutions; Brail1storl11il1% Ideas: 2. Welcome as many newcomers of ail kinds in as many ways as possible, for example, by accommodating their Revitalizing CDS: Wily and How complaints, eg., by doing things in new ways; Sllbmirtt'd l~y A1111 Cowan COII{t'rIlt'll Mcmber of l1yt'ars. 3. Disseminate the dance form with moderate variations by For us, as members of CDS concerned to continue CDS' training a variety of types of callers, musicians and dancers­ mission of the mainten;1l1ce, development and spre3d of the especially those from a distance who can develop dances forms of traditional English and Amencan dance we enjoy on elsewhere; Tues(hy and Wednesday evenings-as well as Morris dancing­ 4. Increase the number and diversity of stakeholders who into the next cohort or generation, we need to change some will care about the dance Jnd organization by welcoming and ofour ways ofdoing things, since continuing current practices using new organizing ideas and organizers; points to our demise in 3-10 ye:us! 5. Work for inclusiveness, participation, openness, open We are faced with: meetings and make a variety ofpeople feel welcome, and their • Declining membership-about 10% per year ideas useful; • Aging membership 6. Nominate at least two persons per slot for all Board and • Declining attendance at regular dances, Committee positions so that the Membership has a choice especially Americ1l1 ;ll1d the contestants are motivated to develop, discuss and Except for the years 1993 to early 1996:, when American disseminate creative ideas or platforms that the membership dance attendance was up 30% over the previous year(s), can discuss and become engaged with! Discourage the use of considefJble recent puticularly in the last ye;.u, has hearsay in this process; eth:,cted no change ill the above trends. The mean tor New 7. Make an office a prize, an opportunity for influence, not England Dance is down two points since bst year, from 31 to J chore, often neglected, even scorned. 29 or 6.5%. English Dances too have been down this year 4°/(J Some possible ways to do these things are: on WednesdJYs, 3% on FridJYs. 1. Promotions: Such as discounts, 2-fers, etc. For our program of lr;'lining dancers, musicians :1l1d callers 2. Publicity: frequent newsletters to all attendees Jnd to be effective, a dependable group must be recruitment of ne\v members, open meetings with notice, and thi'l CJI1 only be done if a committed group of performmg groups, news releases, wants it to hJppt'n .1I1d is v,,111ing to give it some of their Continued on page 7 1997 SUMMER DANCE CALENDAR SPECIAL EVENTS & Dance Camps July through Septenlber. These listings are mostly culled from flyers, and you would be wise to call first to check details and directions. (@"' Except where noted, all telephone numbers are in Area Code (61 7).

Fourgone Conclusions English Dance Band Workshop JliLY 8/1 GuidingSt:u Grange, Greenfield, with Marshall Barron, 9/13 Greenfield Contra Dance Spm Scandinavian followed by Neighborhood Music School, 100 Guiding Star Grange, 7/18 8-mid­ Contra Dancing; $6 or barter. Audubon St., New Haven, CT. night, beginners & sitins welcome, Info: (413) 549-1913. Info: (203) 776-6929. Susan Kevra with Dave Langford, Mary Cay Brass, Bill Tomczak. Benefit Dance Star Hampshire Info: (802) 254-2874. for Chip & Fran Hendrickson,8/2, Music and Dance 'Weekend, 8-11 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 9/19-9/21, Susan Kevra,Mosaic, I Heart of Amherst Benefit Newtown, CT. Contras, Squares, & and the Amidons. Offthe coast of WEDNESDAY 7/23 7-10pm, English, called by Pat Rust, Jim Portsmouth, NH, $90/person, Munson Library, South Amherst; Gregory, Al Brozek, and Ed Pot­ Info: [email protected], carpool to leave Bangs Center at ter, with music by The Fiddleheads (603) 436-8372 (eve) or 6:45pm. David, Van and Ed Kaynor. and sit-ins. Suggested donation: $10. (603) 431-4849 (day) $5-$10 donations requested. Pro­ Info: Z:\),;DERM()[email protected] (914) 962-2965, (207) 372-3890. ceeds will go to an effort to promote Becket/Chimney Corners parking garage alternatives. Gender Free Dance Camp Info: (413) 549-1913. Meadowlark Music Camp 9/19-9/21, with Dan Pearl, August 17 - 23, Anne Dodson, Gor­ Michael Cicone, Louise Brill, New Haven Summer Dance don Bok, Becky Tracy, Chris Turner, and Liz Nania leading Contras, 7/25,Branford Community Center, Trish Miller,John Kirk, Grey Larsen, Squares, English, International, and CT. Basics workshop: 7:30, dancing Ken Kolodner, Keith Murphy, Swing, and music by Kerry Elkin, 8-11pm,$7Helen Davenport, with RachelMaloney, and Eric Hollman. Ruth Richards, and Michael Kerry. The Summer Playford Players. Soft Workshops, jam sessions, dancing. Info:FATD()[email protected]\(}L.coM, soled shoes, please. $480/person. LCFD@AOLCO:"L 522-1115 or Info: (203) 776-1812. Info: STAGERJ@P.\VLSMITIIS.EDtT, 489-3331. (518) 327-3561 (12 - 9pm only). Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Fiddle Festival 9/27-9/28, Brattleboro, VT. Con­ 7/25-7/27, Long Hill Farm, Hillsdale, SEP'T'E~IBER NY, Contra Dancing and Concerts. cert with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Liz Carroll and Keith FALCRIDGE@A()L,('OM, CDS Labor-Day Weekend J.\1urphy, 8pm, Sat. at 190 Main St. www. F;\ LCO~ RI DC [FOLK. ('0:-.1 Pinewoods 8/30-9/2 Plymouth,MA Info: (860) 350-7472. Info: 259-0753 or 965-4414. (First Baptist Church) Jnd after­ noon fiddle workshops with Jay and Liz 1-5 pm. Sunday concert, Watermelon Night Labor Day Dawn Dance 12:30-4 pm, with Rodney MiJ1er, 7/28 English Country Dance party 8/31 Gibson-Aiken Ctr., Brattleboro, Sam Amidon, Dave ](aynor, .Mary at the Old Gym in Hadley, MA, on VT, English Country 3-6pm Gene Lea, Elien Galler and more at Liv­ Rt 9 near Rt. 47. Calling by Robin Murrow with LaurieAndres & Cathy ing Memorial Park, Rte. 9 West, Hayden and MaryJones. Potluck. Whitesides; Contra Dancing 8pm ­ Brattleboro. $5. Soft soled shoes. All dances will 7am, Charlie Fenton & Friends, Info: Mary Lea (802) 257-1571. be taught; beginners welcome. Cynthia Butcher with Mary Lea. Info: (413) 256-8260 or M;uy Cay Brass, and Carol Hamm, (413) 549-8159. and Eric HoHman with Greg Boardman & friends. $7/English, $15/Contra, $21/Both. Soft-soled AUGlJST' shoes or sneakers required. Info: (413) 256-1233

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These regularly scheduled dances appear in the CDS Boston News when space is available.

MONDAYS THURSDAYS CONTRA DANCE, Concord Scout House, NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRA DANCES, 74 Walden St., Concord. 7:30-10:30 PM. VFW Hall, 688 Huron Ave., Cambridge. 8-11 PM. Tony Parkes with Yankee Ingenuity,$6. Variety of callers and bands. Air Conditioned. $5. Info: (508) 667-7459 or 272"()396. Info: \\'\\v\·.:'\KFFA.()RC/ - :'-iEFFA/TIIl·HS.IIT\H., 272-0396 or (508) 229-2854. SCOTIISH COUNTRY DANCE, Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple St. 7:45-10:30 PM. No class 7/14. $5 SATURDAYS Class followed by social hour, all welcome. NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS, Concord Info: 492-8180. Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord. 8-11 PM. Alternating weekly schedule (except first Saturdays) TUESDAYS featuring callers Beth Parkes (508) 667-7459, FOLK DANCE BY THE FOUNTAIN, Copley Square, Walter Lenk 547-7781 & others. Live music by a 7:30 - 9:30pm, every Tuesday through 8/26, FREE variety of bands. $5. FAC: 491-6084 for FOLKFONE or 491-6083 for office. COUNTRY DANCE SERIES 2nd & 4th Tue. Jamaica Plain, MAl First Church of Jamaica Plain, Unitarian­ Universalist, Centre & Eliot Streets. Chris Ricciotti, caller. $5. Info: Chris 522-1115 or Mike 891-3296. Preview ofWinter Cale1tdar (save these dates!) Me1norial Day &- Bagpipes October Continued from page 2 from many of our fellow picnicers who brought goodies to Rum 'N Onions 10/25 NEW LOCATION Princeton share and other food from Trader Joe's and the Cambridge High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton, NJ Festivities Food Coop. throughout the afternoon and evening including: After­ Some described the dance as 'fabulous' and 'great'. It was noon Dance, Potluck Supper, Costume Grand March, definitely very lively, widely enjoyed and as well attended as and Evening Dance.School, N], any in the past three years with 143 dancers, almost all ofthem INFo: CMAC\DAM@swf:-rs.:'lL, [email protected];-';CE.TON.F.Dl', dancing every dance with great spirit. Caller Mary Desrosiers sAr-.nFIDu:n@\OL.('()!\1, (609) 683-7956, (609) 924-6763. kept people happy and moving and the band, Swinging on a Gate, withJim Guinness on winds, SlIsan Waters on fiddle, Peterborough, NH 12 Hour Dance. 10/25. Tent3tive! Judy Francis on piano and Cal Howard on bass, was exceptional. I think the picnic, and the Memorial Day theme, (my ideas) helptd to raise spirits and increase attendance. I do hope we November can use our Fifth Saturday in May next year to continue the Down East Country Dance Festival Benefit Dance new tradition, though I will definitely try to find ways to Westcustogo Grange, North Yarmouth, ME 12 hours of reduce my bbor for the next one. Nevertheless, this would not dancing to Maine Bands and callers. Clean, soft soled have been possible without the dedicated support of a small shoes. Info: (207) 926-4210, (207) 799-2585. army ofvolunteers including Irene Howard, Alison Woodman, Cal Howard, Myron Wolf: Tim Sullivan, Sam Alexander, Art Anger, Vandy, Gaetana and several others whose names I failed January to get. They all deserve all the thanks we can give them. Despite the provision offood for 100, we were able to net Ralph Page Legacy Weekend $225, because our Jttendance was very good and because of 1/16-1/18, UNH Durham, NH Chris Ricciotti, Mary the donations by the stores noted above-to say nothing ofthe DesRosiers, Lisa Greenleafand Dudley Laufman, with bhor of our volunteers and the purchasers of some of our Old New England, and Old Grey Goose. Grelt dances and leftovers. Again, we thank you all and look forward to seeing work-shops on dancing, music, and calling. you Jgain next year along with another group at least;Is largel Info: NEFFA 354-1340. Join us for 3 fun event \1ay 30, 1998! --AIIII Cowall. Prod II(a of rhis t'WIlT for CDS

CDS Boswil News 5 OUTSIDE THE BOSTON AREA

Please call the information number listed to confirm date, time and place. MONDAYS PLEASURES OF THE TOWN, Third Sat., Munson NELSON TOWN HALL CONTRA DANCE, Library, S. Amherst, 8:00-11:00pm, Various Callers.

Mary DesRosiersl with Harvey Tolman & Friends Beginner lesson 8:00~8:30, $6 Info: (413) 549-4123. 8~ 10:30 pm, in Historic Nelson/ NH $3 (a bargain at NEW HAVEN COUNTRY DANCERS First & Third twice the price!). (No number given). Saturdays, Eli Whitney Barn, 915 Whitney Ave., ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARlY at the Old Gym in 8-11pm $7, Beginners' workshop 7:30. HadleYI MA, on Rt. 9 near Rt. 47. Calling by Robin Info: \V\V\V.NIICC.CO~1/ - IIL;-';H'r'h';EWIlAVEND:\NCEHS.JIT\lL, Hayden and Mary Jones. $5. Soft soled shoes. All or coli: (203) 776-1812. dances will be taught; beginners welcome. WESTCUSTOGO GRANGE CONTRAS Second Sat. Info: (413) 256-8260, or (413) 549-8159. 1 North Yarmouth, ME Slow Jam with Pam Weeks at MILFORD, NH TOWN HALL Second & Fourth Fri, 8­ 6:00, Pot Luck 7:30, dance 8:30 to midnight. $6. 11 pm, $5, 12 & under free, dean shoes please; Clean, soft soled shoes.

Info: (603) 672-8252 (603) 886-5071. Info: (207) 926-4210 1 (207) 799-2585 ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE ON CAPE COD DANCING CAT CONTRAS IN DOVER, NH CllY HALL, 3rd & 4th Fridays in July, usually 2nd & 4th Fridays, 8:30 - 11 :30 pm, $6, Info: (603) 659-7038. year-round. 8/22 or 8/23 party, please call to confirm date. Barnstable MA, Unitarian Church. Live PRESUMPSCOT GRANGE CONTRA DANCE music by Eleanor Calvin. 7:30pm. $3. Fourth Sat. David Koynor and a bunch of wicked Info: Francis & Marjorie Worrell 508-362-9570. decent musicians, to be announced as soon as we know ourselves! Info: (207) 799-2585. SATURDAYS NEW ENGLAND CONTRA &SQUARE DANCE, First Tuesdays Saturdays, Berlin Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 62 and Continued from page 1 Woodward. Sue Rosen l caller, and The Polymorphous String Band, 8 - 11 PM, $5 Info: (508) 481-4802. Before the final Waltz, Larry Jennings thanked Tamara Golden, who had coordinated the series most ofthe year (she recently moved to Italy), and all the other people who had con­ Labor Day at Pillewoods tributed to the multi-caller series-musicians, callers and dancers. With his voice breaking, Larry said he couldn't put into words Continued from page 2 how much the series meant to him; but that was JIl right, be accompanied by three American musicians-Nat Hewitt, because all of us on the floor understood what he meant. Jim Guinness and Debbie Knight-who are certain to provide Next year the open mike-open band will continue, on the irresistibly lively music. third Tuesday ofthe month; Steve Boylan will coordinate the Janet Scudder will join us again this year as children's calling at the Open Mike, and Jon Weinberg will coordinate activity leader. Janet has extensive experience as an art the band. Larry Jennings will continue as [he series advisor, educator and storyteller and weaves both these strengths being available to give feedback to new callers. Callers and together to provide fascinating workshops for children. musicians ofall experience levels are invited to come. Dances Labor Day activities frequently include one evening theme next year will stut at 8pm at a location yet to be announced. dress-up dance, an afternoon Mad Hatter's Tea Party where Cammy Kaynor will also be continuing his monthly series creative haberdashery and chamber music is encouraged, a on the first Tuesday of the month, beginning on October 7. skit/talent show, volleyball gJmes before dinner, :md evening Next year, Cammy will be using J Dance/Dance Workshop parties after the dances. Then, of course, there are the two theme. Cammy wants to run a series where everybody has fun, wonderful ponds with all the swimming and canoeing you and where everybody 1S encouraged and supported to develop could want, the spontaneous jam sessions that h~lppen all over as dancers, callers or musicians. Cammy SJid that this concept camp, and if we're lucky, some sunshine, J warm breeze, and came to him through his eHorts to help communities become clear shes f()f stargazing. self·sufficient in their ability to organize and run successful So please join us on; August 30 - September 2 (Saturday dances. "I believe that people dance better when they can play afternoon to Tuesday morning) for the cost of: $150 per ldult and call, they call better when they can dance and and (discount for registration); fees decrease for different age play well if they can dance and GIll." Cammy will groups of children. For more information, contact Deborah continue to invite musici3ns to sit in with his house band, and Gerstein at 259-0753 or bye-mail at (;l~I\SnT'@Lx.~ITCOM.(,():,\l; expects to share some of the evenings cJlling with dance orJudy Francis at 244-3169. Look kir a flyer and appliCltion regulars who are ready to give it a try. included in this newsletter or at your local dances.

6 CDS Bo)toll Nf'w::, Lilac SUllday Fro11l the Preside1lt COllrillltt'dfrollll'tlgt'1 Continued fcom page 2 . As we think of ways to try to bring in more new dancers, was great at g;etting people dancing with v~ry latle here Jrc some events that hJppened this yeJr th:3t are worth instruction. He started with a Grand March, which Involves keeping in mind. dancers moving forward in two long lines, casting t.o the • CDS-NY had a "Jane Austen" dance th:lt drew 150 bottom as individuals, then moving forward and castmg as people, 75 of them beginners. The program was made up of couples, then as 4's, working up to one long line, which dances with some connection to Austen's period and was Ge;rge then led in a snake dance. Pleased cries came fr?m the featured in The New York Times. new dancers as they tried casting in groups of 16 dunng t~e • The Boston Cen tre and the Tufts Outing Clu b co~ grand march, and danced in, and back out through the COlIs sponsored a contra dance on the Tufts campus that dre:v over of the snake. Overall more than 60 new dancers participated, 50 students. CDS paid for the band and caller, whIle the and some people who danced with us last year were back with Outing Club paid for the hall and brought in the students. requests for favorites. , , This event was put together by Tamara Golden. The music was provided by Christine Anderson on vlOlm, • George Fogg and a team ofseed dancers from ,the John Chambers. accordion, Shelley Drowns, flute. T~.e sound Wednesday Night series demonstrated some dances at LIlac system was lent to CDS by Steve Boylan. Terry Gaffney co­ Sunday in the Arnold arboretum, then drew over 60 people ordinated the event. Special thanks to all the dancers who into the social dancing that followed. . came out to help with the event during a busy May Sunday: These kinds of turnouts say that people out there are sull Sam Alexander, Bonnie Armstrong, Michael Ciccone, Tom hungry for what we have to offer them. Engel, Jean Farrington, George Fogg, Terry Gaffuey, Lil.a How are we going to reach them? In the year ahead, we are Gallagher ,Jennie Hango, Margaret Keller, Chris Reynolds, Ltv hoping to have an American-English Barn Dance a~ the T oftner, and Ed Wilfert. Scout House which we hope will be attractive to Amencan, English and new dancers. We hope to conti~ue,our program ofco-sponsoring dances with campus orgamzatIons. We also BraillStorlning hope to have seed dancers at events like the Cambridge River Continued from page 3 Festival in September. Plans are in the talking stage for an event on the Esplanade around September 20 in memory 3. Changes in programs, formats or schedu.les: ~arties, of Helen Storrow, who was perhaps the principal figure special events, teach some English much as Amencan IS d~ne behind the Boston Centre. with quick walk-throughs and calling a few rounds, whICh To realize our hopes, we need help. We need dancers who might be more interesting tor some experienced dancers and are willing to tum out for demonstrations, and we need people bring them back, more engaging for beginners-get .them to help organize these events. The hard part of organizi~g a dancing more quickly and learn more dances more qUICkly. dance with a campus group is making the initial connectIOn; 4. Outreach: Performing groups, outlier dances, booth at members who already have a connection with an area College NEFF A and elsewhere. or campus group are invaluable for this. 5. Personnel: Recruit or motivate people who are willing to If you have ideas for other kinds of outreach e:ents, ~he think and invest and have hope for revived English and Board and our two dance committees are interested m heanng American dances-retaining what works and creating some about them. The Board is also interested in promoting new approaches. neighborhood dances; ifyou are involved in organi~ing such 6. Procedural changes: More nominees, platforms, open a dance, we'd like to hear from you about ways we mIght work meetings and discussion, etc. together. Some of you reading this are membe~s of ot~er 7. Bylaw changes: An open committee to consider what dance or related organizations; CDS is interested III working might help the organization fulfill its mission. with you on events which will increase the pool ofd;mcers a~d dance musicians in this area. Ifyou wan t someone to talk wah about your ideas, you can reach me at 524-8869 or at G.\FF@'1El!.EDli. Summer is a good time for dreaming; let's dream together! --Terry Gaffney. President, CDS-Boston Cenlre

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CDS Boston Centre Communicating with News Needed Meetings the Board If you are planning a future event, or Meetings are open; all members are If you are planning an event or have attended a notable past event, that you welcome, but please call ahead to some other matter that requires con­ would like to tell all your fellow mem­ confirm date, time, and place. sideration by the CDS Board, please bers about, we would like to hear from send a one or two-page summary to: Board of Directors: you. 3rri Wednesday, except August, 6:00 PM Terry Gaffney Send articles, announcements, re­ 11 Burr Street YWCA, 7 Temple St., Cambridge quests, or inquiries to: Boston, MA 02130 New England Dance Committee: Lyrl Ahern 1st Tuesday, 6:00 PM 923-9330 by one of the following dates for con­ 298 Central St. English Dance Committee: sideration at the subsequent meeting: Acton MA 01720 Various dates and places, 7:00 PM. or E-mail: [email protected] Call (508) 875-0382 for specifics. th th September 9 , October 5

Deadlines for Autumn issue: Phone Art Anger, 899-8702 (h) or (covering September 1996 - December 1996): 253-7044 (0) to arrange delivery ofmail­ Editorial and calendar: August pt; Inserts (pre-approved): August 10th ing inserts. I I

8 CDS Bosroll Nrws st ~ Deadline for Winter Newsletter: November 1 , 1997. Details, back page.

From the President Welcome back to a new dancing season! This Fall is ftlled with nlany events, SOlne old, some new, some born again. We are reviving the traditional CDS picnic/dance in memory ofHelen Storrow this year on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Esplanade. We hope this event will grow over time to include participation by all the groups influenced by Mrs. Storrow. (Details can be found on page 3.) I hope Tuesday Contras Move to I see you there! Thinking ofMrs. Storrow is always good for me when Harvard Square I feel low. When I think ofher intelligence, energy, good This fall, the Tuesday series is moving to the Old taste, and what she was able to accomplish with them, I Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Mass Ave, next to always feel more capable. The Inn at Harvard. Dances will be on the first, third and Thinking about what one person can do, there's Tom fifth Tuesdays of the month, starting September 16 and Kruskal. Tom is organizing the "J ane Austen Anniver­ continuing through June, with informal instruction at sary Ball" as a fund-raiser for the restoration ofSudbury's 7:45 and dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 PM. The church old meeting house, to be held on Sept. 20. (See Special has an adjacent parking lot with 25 spaces which dancers Events for details.) Besides promoting a good cause, it will be able to use. The move to Harvard Square gives will introduce many people in our western suburbs to our series a central location, close to a university, in an country dancing. Tom was kind enough to let us co­ area which is a magnet for young people. sponsor the event for the use of our sound system and The church hall has a wood floor and a grand piano. some help with publicity. CDS is providing a new PA system to ensure clear calling At the Concord Scout House, Saturday, October 4, and high quality sound, and to assist open band mem­ CDS is sponsoring an English/American Barn Dance. bers to play together. This is a chance to introduce new dancers to both ofour Cammy Kaynor's monthly series continues on the dance forms. first Tuesday of the month beginning on October 7. Another CDS-sponsored event, also on October 4, at Cammy wants to run a series where everybody has fun, the YWCA in Cambridge, is a pair (beginner and inter­ and where everybody is encouraged and supported to mediate) of all-day clogging workshops, featuring Sam develop as dancers, callers, or musicians. This concept came to him through his efforts to help communities Continued on page 2 become self-sufficient in their ability to organize and run successful dances. Cammy will continue to invite musi­ cians to sit in with his house band and expects to share some ofthe evenings calling with dance regulars who are ready to give it a try. Contina,tl. on 1'41' 2 CDS Boston News From tIr4 Prtsidnrt, Continued from page 1 TtuSd4y Ctmtras, Continued from page 1

Sherry and his protege, Harry Cowgill. Sam was one of The format for the third Tuesdays will be open mike/ the leaders of the clogging revival, while Harry is 3-time open band. Steve Boylan will coordinate the calling at winner of England's most prestigeous clogging compe­ the open mike, and Jon Weinberg will coordinate the tition. band. Larry Jennings will continue as the series advisor, Our Tuesday Contra series continues in a new loca­ being available to give feedback to new callers. Callers tion, the Cambridge Old Baptist Church. Besides a and musicians of all experience levels are invited to beautiful hall, the site has that rarest ofHarvard Square come. (Prospective callers with questions are invited to commodities, free parking! We hope the move will make call Steve at 629-2749; musicians can reach Jon at (508) the dance more attractive to younger dancers. The New 481-4802. England Dance Committee is still looking for campus There will be a special open mike dance on Sept. 30, groups interested in co-sponsoring a dance at a local a fifth Tuesday, coordinated by Ann Cowan. college. Ifyou have a campus connection, please contact Readers can contact Andy Koehler at (617) 495 -2885 Andy Koehler (617-495-2885) or Chris Reynolds (617- for more details. 893-7464), who are the NEDC co-chairs. Our English series returns on Wednesday nights and First Fridays. The Fall Favorites dance, organized by New CDS News Editor Arthur Ferguson, and one ofthe most enjoyable events I'm not sure exactly how it came about that I am the of the year, will be on Saturday, Oct. 25. new CDS News editor, but I seem to be. Well, yes, taking As we dance through the Fall, for late breaking over a newsletter has many pitfalls and obstacles, as infornlation about our dances, directions on how to get former editor Mike Bergman said. It's an adventure! there, dance photos, and history, check out our web site As you can see, I have already made a few changes in at www.math.neu.edu/ gaffney/cds.htmf. the type and the layout, and more changes will come as -Teny Gaffney, President I become more familiar with Pagemaker and have more time to set things up. At this point, my main concern is getting this issue out in a timely fashion. *********** -Lyrl Ahem, Editor, CDS News A Brief History of the Boston Centre

The following installment from a history of the Country in 1911 founded the English FolkDance Society (EFDS) Dance Society, Boston Centre, was written by Jean Krogh, to further the cause ofrestoring these traditional dances drawing in large part on historical facts and perspective to the prominence he felt they deserved. He directed a provided by Ed Wilfert. Many thanks to Ed and to George summer school at Stratford-on-Avon where English Fogg, Ellen Mandigo, Helene Cornelius, and the CDS ar­ traditional dances were taught and danced. chives, including Evelyn Lamond's multi-volume chronicle of George P. Baker was an American-born professor of CDS Boston, "Up A Double and Back." Dramatic Literature at Harvard. He went to Stratford-on­ Avon in England in 1~ 12 where he saw Sharp's dancers. The history of the Country Dance Society, Boston In 1913 he brought one of Sharp's EFDS dancers, A. Centre is primarily a history of people. Without the Claud Wright, a "very attractive man," to America to contributions, vision, energy, interest, and/or money of teach these dances. Claud Wright taught classes at Cho­ each ofthese people, the Boston Centre would not have corua, N.H., Lincoln, Mass., and elsewhere. come into existence or continued to exist over the past Helen Osborne Storrow (1864-1944) was a wealthy eight-plus decades. This is an introduction to some of Boston woman who was interested in music and dance. those individuals. She formed a School ofDance in Boston where women Cecil Sharp (1859-1924) was an English musicologist, (there is no record ofmen attending the classes) enjoyed folklorist, music teacher, frustrated composer. In 1899 various kinds of dancing, including international folk --. he saw Morris dancing for the fIrst time. He became a collector and teacher of traditional English dances and Continued on P4te 3 2 CDS Boston News Location of Come to the party! Helen Storrow CDS Boston Centre and the Patriots Girl Scout Memorial Party Council are sponsoring a picnic and dance party in memory of Helen Storrow on Sunday, September 21. The picnic starts at 1:00 and dancing begins at 2:00. The ritual community will participate. The party will be on the Esplanade, on the island next to the MDC play­ ground. Parking will be available along Storrow drive. The Public Garage under the Common is also nearby (closer than the Longfellow Bridge and Charles St. Red line stop.) The Jane Doe Walk-a-thon runs concurrently, so we can expect a lot ofpeople passing by, whom we hope to bring into the dance. For many years the Society had a similar get-together close to Mrs. Storrow's birthday on September 22. At the suggestion of Ingrid Christiansen we are reviving the event this year, hoping it will again become annual. As many readers know, Helen Storrow and Cecil Sharp were responsible for bringing country dancing to Boston. Mrs. Storrow was also a guiding spirit in the development of the Girls Scouts worldwide. The organi­ zations she supported dealt with social problems still Public Boston faced by us today and with the environment. Empower­ Garden Common ing people was a common thread in her activities. The Esplanade site is a particularly appropriate place Planning is being done by Ingrid Christiansen, Terry for remembering Mrs. Storrow, as the Storrows helped Gaffiley, and Ed Wilfert. develop of the Esplanade park. The island we'll be This event is a chance to enjoy an afternoon on the dancing on was created during the improvements of banks of the Charles with your friends, enjoy some 1929-1935, which were sparked by a large gift from Mrs. dancing, and share our dance form with Scouts and Storrow in memory of her husband, James. others, while celebrating the memory ofHelen Storrow.

Boston Centre History, C011tinued fr01n pugt' 2 the ocean between 1914 and 1918. His primary reason for coming in 1914 was to direct the dancing in a ~ dancing. There was a great emphasis on physical fitness masque, a production of"A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the early part ofthis century in this country, and Mrs. (produced during the spring ofI915). His second reason Storrow was interested in international folk dancing in was to interest Americans in forming a U.S. branch ofthe part because it encouraged good posture, was healthy, English Folk Dance Society. He was asked to direct a and was fun. summer school in Eliot, Maine, where he and his dancers Emma Wright Gibbs was a friend of Helen Storrow taught English dancing. He also traveled to various other who presided over Mrs. Storrow's School ofDance. She U.S. cities to drum up interest in an EFDS American knew A. Claud Wright, and may have been, along with branch. George Baker, instrumental in introducing Helen Storrow In Boston, Cecil Sharp found already high interest in and Claud Wright in 1913. After Mrs. Storrow discov­ English dancing, due to Claud Wright's visit and teach­ ered English dancing, English dances replaced the inter­ ing the previous year and to Helen Storrow's embracing national European dances at her School of Dance. ofthis dance form. Claud Wright had laid a foundation In December of 1914, Cecil Sharp came to the US, the fIrst of several trips he made back and forth across ContinatJ on 1'4tt 7 CDS Boston News 3 CDS Boston Centre Events English Country Dance Contra Dance Regular Events Regular Events

Wednesdays Tuesdays At the YWCA, 7 Temple Street, Cambridge, from Old Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Mass Ave, next 7:30 to 10:30. 9/10/97 to 6/24/98. Leaders: Helene to The Inn at Harvard, on the first, third and fifth Cornelius with George Fogg, Emily Ferguson, Tuesdays of the month. starting September 16 and Barbara Finney, Colin Hume, Rich Jackson, continuing through June, with informal instruction at Jacqueline Schwab, Robin Rogers-Browne. 7:45 and dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 PM. Adjacent Music by Bare Necessities (Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, parking lot with 25 spaces which dancers may use. $6; Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab) and others. $6; $5 CDS $5 members; $3 students and seniors. Members; $3 students & seniors. Contact CDS First Tuesdays: Cammy Kaynor's Community 354·1340 or Arthur Ferguson (508) 875-0382. Dance, beginning 1017. Musicians are inv;ted to sit in with house band. and callers are encouraged to call. First Fridays FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS October - June, Third Tuesdays: Open Mike/Open Band. Steve 8: 15 to II PM. Church of Our Saviour, Carlton & Boylan (629-2749) will coordinate the open mike;Jon Monmouth Streets, Brookline. For dancers thor­ Weinberg (508-481-4802) will coordinate the band. oughly familiar with basic English Country Dance Fifth Tuesday, September 30: An open mike dance figures. All dances will be taught. $5 admission. coordinated by Ann Cowan. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Arthur Ferguson at (508) 875-0382. Special Events Friday, October 3: Helene Cornelius with FESTIVE FALL SATURDAY CONTRAS IN CONCORD Robin Kynoch, Beth Murray, and Tom Kruskal Thanksgiving Contra. November 29. Caller: Susan Friday, November 7: Emily Ferguson with Elberger, and music led by Rick Mohr and "The Band Jacqueline Schwab Formerly Known As Drastic Measures". Art and Craft Friday, December 5: Rich Jackson with Joyce Fair with Pot Luck preceding this dance. Let Ann at Crouch and Doug Creighton (617)354-0864 know if you wish to contribute. Third Annual Klezmer Style Contra, December Special Events 6. Caller: Jacob Bloom will call and John Chambers will lead the band, including Barry Shapiro on piano and A Jane Austen Anniversary Ball, Saturday, Maury Martin on clarinet. September 20, 8-1 I PM, Sudbury United Methodist Church, 25 I Old Sudbury Rd. (Rt. 27). To celebrate 200th birthday of Sudbury's old meeting house. now English-American Barn Dance, October 4 at Ist Parish of Sudbury. UU. Leader: Beverly Fran­ the Concord Scout House. Call CDS, 354-1340 cis, with the Anniversary Band. All dances will be for details. taught for beginners. Dessert buffet & intermission CDS picnic/dance in memory of Helen entertainment. Period dress or any elegant attire Storrow, Sunday. September 21, at the Esplanade suggested. $25 per person; funds go to restore the in Boston. Details and a map are to be found on old meeting house. Call Ginny Perkins at (508) page 3. 443-9855 for info. Co-sponsored by CDS. Clogging Workshop. October 4 at Cambridge YWCA, with Sam Sherry and Harry Cowgill. Fifth Annual Fall Favorites English Coutry Workshops at 10 AM to 12 PM and I :30 to 3:30 Dance Party, Saturday, October 25. Cambridge PM. beginners (Sherry) and intermediate (Cowgill). WCA. 7 Temple Street. 7:45-10:45. Leader: Helene --.. $20/day. Info: Rhett Krause, (413) 535..4232. -..­ Continutd on palt 5 4 CDS Bostoll News OTHER BOSTON AREA DANCES

These regularly scheduled dances appear in the CDS Boston News when space is available.

MONDAYS CONTRA DANCE, Concord Scout Housel 74 Ricciotti, caller. $5. Info: Chris 522-11 15 or Mike Walden St.} Concord. 7:30-10:30 PM. Tony Parkes 891-3296. with Yankee Ingenuity. $6. Info: (SOB) 667-7459 or 272-0396. SATURDAYS NEW ENGLAND SQUARES & CONTRAS. Concord SCOTIISH COUNTRY DANCE, Cambridge YWCA, Scout House. 74 Walden St., Concord. 8-11 PM. 7 Temple St. 7:45-10:30 PM. $5. Class followed by Alternating weekly schedule (except first Saturdays) social hour, all welcome. Info: 492-8180. featuring callers Beth Parkes (508) 667-7459, Walter Lenk 547-7781 & others. Live music by a TUESDAYS variety of bands. $5. COUNTRY DANCE SERIES 2nd & 4th Tue. Jamaica Plain, MA. First Church of Jamaica Plain, Unitarian­ Universalist, Centre & Eliot Streets. Chris

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Please call the information number listed to confirm date, time and place. MONDAYS NELSON TOWN HALL CONTRA DANCE, Mary and Woodward. Sue Rosen with The Polymorphous DesRosiers, with Harvey To/man & Friends. 8:00 String Band, 8-1 I PM. $5 Info: (508) 481-4802. to I 0:30 pm. in Historic Nelson. NH. $3. (No num­ PLEASURES OF THE TOWN, Third Sat., Munson ber given). Library, S. Amherst, 8:00-1 I:OOpm. Various Callers. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at the Old Beginner lesson 8:00-8:30. $6 Info: (413) 549­ Gym in Hadley, MA, on Rt. 9 near Rt. 47. Calling by 4123. Robin Hayden and Mary Jones. $5. Soft soled­ NEW HAVEN COUNTRY DANCERS First & Third shoes. All dances will be taught; beginners welcome. Saturdays, Eli Whitney Barn. 915 Whitney Ave., Info: (413) 256 a 8260, or (413) 549-8159. 8-1 Ipm $7. Beginners' workshop 7:30. FRIDAYS Info: W\VW.1':HCC.COM/ - HENRY/NE\VHAVENDA;-';CERS.HTML, or call: (203) 776·1812. MILFORD, NH TOWN HALL Second & Fourth Fri, 8-1 Ipm. $5, 12 & under free, clean shoes please; GREATER PROVIDENCE CONTRADANCE 2nd or Info: (603) 672-8252 (603) 886-5071. 3rd Saturdays: 9113, 1011 I. I 1/8, 12/20. 1117. Oaklawn Grange, Wheelock St., Cranston, RI. 8-1 I PM. $5. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE ON CAPE COD Info: Jeanne Chapman (40 I) 828-3229. Usually 2nd & 4th Fridays, year-round. Barnstable MA. Unitarian Church. Live music by Eleanor Calvin. 7:30 WESTCUSTOGO GRANGE CONTRAS, Second Sat. PM. $3. Info: the Worrells, 508-362-9570. North Yarmouth. ME Slow Jam with Pam Weeks at 6:00. Pot Luck 7:30, dance 8:30 to midnight. $6. SATURDAYS Clean. soft soled shoes. Info: (207) 926-4210 or NEW ENGLAND CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE. (207) 799-2585. First Saturdays. Berlin Town Hall. Corner of Rt. 62 DANCING CAT CONTRAS IN DOVER, NH CITY HALL, 8:30 - II :30 pm. $6. Info: (603) 659-7038.

-+ Cornelius. Musicians: Members of Bare Necessities.$8 'Jt«M1 PRESUMPSCOT GRANGE CONTRA in Advance. $10 at the Door. Those who sign up in DANCE Fourth Sat. David Kaynor and a bunch of advance get to vote and select the dances for the wicked decent musicians, to be announced as soon as evening. Contact CDS 354-1340 or Arthur Fergu­ we know ourselves! Info: (207) 799-2585. son (508) 875-0382. CDS Boston News 5 1997 AUTUMN CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS &, Dance Camps July through September. These listings are mostly culled from flyers, and you would be wise to call first to check details and directions. ~ Except where noted, all telephone numbers are in Area Code (617).

September Swing with music by Kerry Elkin, Info: [email protected],. Ruth Richards, & Michael Kerry. B E;'\J"@E;'\J"O.PRINCETON.EDL', Labor Day Dawn Dance Info: [email protected], [email protected], (609) 8/31 Gibson-Aiken Center.) [email protected], 522-1115 or 683-7956, (609) 924-6763. Brattleboro, VT, Info: (413) 489-3331. November 256-1233 Down East Country Dance Festival Benefit Dance, West­ CDS Labor-Day Weekend Fiddle Festival 9/27-9/28, Brattleboro, VT. custogo Grange, N. Yarmouth, at Pinewoods from 8/30 to 9/2, Concert with Jay Ungar and ME. 12 hours of dancing to Plymouth,MAInfo: 259-0753 Molly Mason, Liz Carroll and Maine Bands and callers. Clean, or 965-4414. Keith Murphy, 8pm, Sat. at 190 soft soled shoes. Info: (207) Main St. (First Baptist Church). 926-4210, (207) 799-2585. English Dance Band W ork­ Afternoon fiddle workshops with shop with Marshall Barron, Jay and Liz 1-5 pm. Sunday con­ 9/13 Neighborhood Music cert, 12:30-4 pm, with Rodney The Fiddle and the Dance: a School, 100 Audubon St., New Miller, Sam Amidon, Dave Kay­ Living Tradition. Sponsored Haven, CT. Info: (203) 776­ nor, Mary Lea, Ellen Galler plus. by RSCDS. Alasdair Fraser. 6929. Living Memorial Park, Rte. 9 W, 11/8 at 3 PM and 8 PM. Mu­ Brattleboro. Info: Mary Lea seum ofOur National Heritage, (802) 257-1571. Star Hampshire 33 Marrett Rd. (Rts. 2A and 4/ 225), Lexingon. Ticket informa­ Music and Dance Weekend, tion, (617) 646-3977. 9/19-9/21, Susan Kevra, Mo­ October saic, and the Amidons. Off the coast ofPortsmouth, NH, $90/ Clogging VVorkshops Brattleboro Playford Ball, person. Info: (603) 436-8372 9/27 in Florence MA and 9/28 Saturday, 11/22, Oak Grove (eve), [email protected], in Marlboro Yr. Info: Rhett School in Brattleboro Yr. Re­ or (603) 431-4849 (day). Krause, (413) 535-4232. view Session 1:30-4:00. Ball be­ gins promptly at 8:00. Gour­ met refreshments at intermis­ Rum 'N Onions 10/25 NEW Becket/Chimney Corners sion. For information, write LOCATION Princeton High Gender Free Dance Camp to the Breunigs, RR 1 Box School, 151 Moore St., Princeton, 9/19 to 9/21, with Dan Pearl, 40, Putney vr 05346; NJ. Festivities throughout the after­ Michael Cicone, Louise Brill, phone 802-387-5985; or e­ noon and evening including: After­ and Liz Nania lead ing Contras, mail to BREU;'\J"[email protected]. noon Dance, Potluck Supper, Cos­ Squares, English, Internat'l, and tumed Grand March, & Evening Dance. School, NJ.

6 CDS Boston Ne1¥s Boston Centre History, Continued from page 3 In 1915, Mrs. Storrow asked Mr. Sharp to "send us a teacher." She wanted a man teacher but because of the for Cecil Sharp's work in this country, as had Mary Neal war, there weren't any. In 1915 Lily Roberts, one of and Florrie Warren on their 1911 tour of the U.S. Sharp's Stratford-on-Avon teachers, came to help Sharp On March 23, 1915 at a meeting held at the Colony with the masque interludes he was arranging, to teach Club in NYC, the United States Branch of the English dancing at the Eliot, Maine, summer school, and to Folk Dance Society was established. The object of the direct folk dancing for a pageant at Wellesley College. Society was "To disseminate a knowledge of English Lily Roberts "came under Mrs. Storrow's wing." She and Folk-Dances, Singing-Ganles and Folk-Songs and to en­ Mrs. Storrow changed the School of Dance into a place courage the practice of them in their traditional forms" for teaching English country, Morris, and sword danc­ (from the preamble to the U.S. Branch Constitution) ing; this School ofDance was, in a way, "recycled" into George P. Baker was elected the fIrst president and Helen the Boston Centre in the spring of 1915. Osborne Storrowwas elected secretary. Mrs. Storrowwas Emma Wright Gibbs was the fIrst president of the elected president the following year, 1916, a position she Boston Centre; she was president until 1921, when she held until her death in 1944. remarried and moved west. Helen Storrow was the In 1915 there were four to seven EFDS centers or second Boston Centre president. Members of the Bos­ branches in the US: Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, ton Centre in 1915-1916 numbered 200, and the annual Chicago, and possibly Cleveland, Cincinnati, Rochester, dues were two dollars. Six parties were held, with average and/or St. Louis. In most of these cities there was attendance of 80. Lily Roberts was hired to be the fIrst someone with money, usually a woman, who was paid director/head teacher of the Boston Centre. With interested in supporting these new centers of the EFDS her marriage in 1917 to Richard (Dick) Conant and the and in getting more English dancing going. In Boston demands of raising a family, Lily Conant no longer that person was, of course, Helen Storrow, who had served as head teacher, though she remained very in­ money, time, energy, and a love of dancing. volved with the Boston Centre.

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WANT AD Preview of Musician Wanted Winter Calendar (Save these dates!) Rose Galliard Northwest Morris, of the Boston area, is seeking a musician. We are a women's team of ten January years, currently practicing in Sudbury on Tuesday nights. Please contact Luisa Granitto, squire, at (617) 275-5265, Ralph Page Legacy Weekend or bye-mail [email protected]. 1/16-1/18, UNH Durham, NH. Chris Ricciotti, Mary DesRosiers, Lisa Greenleaf and Dudley Laufman, with Old New England, and Old Grey Goose. Great Pinewoods Albums dances and workshops on dancing, music, and calling. Is anyone willing to help prepare an album of CDS Info: NEFFA 354-1340. Boston Centre at Pinewoods Camp? We have pictures from the fifties onward and some ofthe camper lists, but Pre-Ground Hog Day Contra,january 31 at the Con­ would like to fInd more, especially material from 1940­ cord Scout House. Linda Leslie with The Valley Girls. 1951. The resulting albums would be placed into CDS Boston Centre's archive, in the archive comer of the Camphouse at Pinewoods, and in the collection at February UNH. We're interested in other material about/from Pinewoods, especially early pictures and camper lists. If Dance Flurry 2/13-2/15 TENTATIVE DATES Saratoga you have something to share or are willing to help put Springs. More musicians and callers than you can shake it all together, please contact Ed Wilfert, 45 Cottage St., a stick at. Sheraton special Flurry reservation line for Cambridge MA 02139 (617-661-8091). rooms: (518) 584-4000, Info: (518) 274-5356

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Meetings the Board Ifyou are planning an event or enjoyed Meetings are open; all members are If you are planning an event or have a past activity that you would like to welcome, but please call ahead to some other matter that requires con­ tell your fellow members about, write confirm date, time, and place. sideration by the CDS Board, please it up! Send articles, requests, inquiries, send a one or two-page summary to: or announcements, preferably by e­ Board of Directors: rd mail to: 3 Wednesday, except August, 6:00 PM Terry Gaffney YWCA, 7 Temple St., Cambridge [email protected] New England Dance Committee: 11 Burr Street or by mail to: 1st Tuesday, 923-9330 Boston, MA 02130 English Dance Committee: Lyrl Ahern, 298 Central Street Various dates and places. Call (508) by the 1st Wednesday of the month for Acton Mass. 01720 875-0382 for specifics. consIderation at the subsequent meeting Phone Art Anger, 899-8702 (h) or Deadlines for Winter issue: 253-7044 (0) to arrange delivery of (covering December 1997 through March 1998): mailing inserts. Editorial and calendar: November Ist, inserts/flyers, November 10th

8 CDS Boston News ~ Deadline for Spring Newsletter: February tit, 1998. Details, back page.

From the President As you read this, winter will be d r:lwing nigh. Nights are getting longer; rain, snow dnd cold drile us indoors. In this dark season, our halls shine brighter, and the dance acts as a glowing hearth, warming us and canceling winter's chill. Part ofthis is just physics, but metaphysics Gala Saturday Scout plays a part too. The sense of connection we get with each other through the music is a welcome antidote to winter's isolating influence. House Contras! "Round About Our Coal Fire" is a nice example ofa We have three big Saturday Scout House dances dance that seems to have been designed to take advan­ coming up this quarter. Save these dates! tage of this effect. From its title to its energetic music, November 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a underscored by short leads and step setting, it makes you Gala Holiday Contra Dance at 8 PM will be preceded glad to be indoors with friends on a winter's night. by an Art and Craft Fair and potluck. The dance Even my non-dancing friends enjoy Jacqueline features one ofour most creative callers, Susan Elberger, Schwab's recording ofthis tune. With luck, some ofyou with a combo ofexperienced musIcians called Drastic will be reading this in time to enjoy Jacqueline's concert Measures, which includes Rick Mohr, Dave Kaynor, on November 23. Robin Kynoch, and Bruce Rosen. Thanksgiving, the traditional time for renewing our Come at 6 PM to enjoy the potluck (drinks and connections with £1mily and friends, provides a great paper goods provided) md to admire and (maybe) buy excuse for getting together with dancing friends in some craft or art. We've noticed that the giving season Boston. The weekend starts with the Wednesday Night is upon us, so I expect you will be inspired by your local English Dance. This is our "Homecoming Dance," artists. We are co-sponsoring an overlapping group of done in party format. It draws people visiting their crafters and artists in a Fair from 9:30 AM-4 PM, so you fdmilies for the weekend and some of our old regulars can join us almost anytime. If you would like to who find it hard to dance as often as they might like. I contribute to the Fair, please contact Ann Cowan, (617) always feel an ,ldrenaline rush before going into Hannum 354-0864. Hall that night, knowing I'm going to find a roomful of This is the third ofthe trio ofThanksgiving weekend people in d holiday mood. dances, which are partially subsidized by Larry Jennings. The weekend continues with a series of three contra His contribution will pay the admission for your guests d,mces su pported in p,ut by ,1 generous gift from Larry from out-of-to\vn to come to this great dance-so bring everyone! ConHnued on page 2 =-'=-==~"~ features our Third Annual Klezmer Style Contra, to be called by the inimitable Jacob Bloom CDS·.Bost()ll.·.• ~ve.n.~~•••. ()n.pa,~e •••• ~.~ with our grea.t KleZIner ContrJ Combo led by John .Otberar~aey~f1t$Qn>pag~~7;;Il.... Addressfor Nevviitel'lls90pa.ge>IO. Continued on page 2 tD<; Bostoll Ncws From the PrtsiJent, Continued from page T

Jennings. These dances are Larry's way ofsaying "Thank Frank Attanasio and Lynn Jacobs, and makes a nice you" to the contra community. TIley begin Thanksgiv­ annual gift to all of us. ing night with a dance led by Cammy Kaynor at All A different mix will be featured on February 7 at an Saint's Episcopal Church in Belmont, followed by a English-Scottish party. Plans for this still go on as I multi-caller evening on Friday at the VFW in Cambridge. write; based on last year's success, it promises to be fun. TIle series concludes with a potluck, craft fair, and contra TIle Winter season ends with the Playford Ball, dance at the Concord Scout House on Saturday, led by which will again be held at the Weston Town Hall, on Susan Elberger with music by Drastic Measures. March 7. Drawing people from all over the New England 11unks to Larry's gift, admission to the first two area and beyond, every season the Ball seems to fill dances will be by donation. Boston area dancers can earlier. Registration before New Years is suggested for bring out of town guests to the Scout House dance free. single women. In recent years we have been encouraging For those left hungry for more, the Third Annual single men to register early, so that a waiting list is Klezmer Style Contra Dance will take place at the unnecessary. Gentlemen, please remember the ladies and Concord Scout House on December 6, featuring the register early! Klezmer music ofJohn Chambers, Barry Shapiro, and TIle Ball fits well with our New England attitude Maury Martin with calling by Jacob Bloom. The toward study and self-improvement. Every year as I look energy and rhythms ofKlezmer music give familiar con­ over the ball dances beforehand, I enjoy the thought of tra dances a completely different feel, which is a real treat. everybody else practicing the dances in their local grou ps CDS celebrates the holidays at the Scout House on and trying to puzzle out some of the little challenges Ianuary 3 with our Gala Holiday Party. This event Helene Cornelius puts in. TIlis year we hope to put the brings together dancers from both the American and dances on the web, and perhaps relay e-mail questions English sides of CDS. The music will be by Peter about the dances to some of our local experts. Barnes, Mary Lea and Bill Tomczak, so the music I look forward to seeing you at one of these events as should have some interesting fusion elements as welL we shake offthe chill ofwinter together at the hearth of English dances will be led by Barbara Finney, American the dance! dances by Susan Kevra. This event is organized by - Terry Gaffney, President

Scout HO'USt Contras, Continued from page 1 English-Scottish Party Chambers, accordian; with Barry Shapiro, piano; Ifyou've enjoyed an English Scottish session at Pine­ Maury Martin, clarinet; Sandy Pliskin, fiddle; and woods Camp, you need no introduction to the pleasures others. of an evening ofcountry dances from both sides of the This will be a regular fun contra and square dance Border. If you haven't experienced this combination, accompanied by music that has a Klezmer sound, a why not give it a try? combination of the lively sounds of Eastern Europe, TIlis year's English-Scottish party, a joint presentation Gypsy, and Jazz. 111is sound adds an extra excitement ofCDS-BC and the Boston Branch ofthe Royal Scottish and mterest to the dance. See you at the Scout House! Country Dance Society, will take place from 7:30 to Ianuary 31 is the date for our Pre-Ground Hog Day 10:30 PM on Saturday, February 7, at the Park Avenue dance, which will be led by your favorite caller Linda Congregational Church in Arlington Heights. Barbara Leslie, with four fabulous musicians from near and far Finney and Howard Lasnik will lead us in alternating led by Mary Lea, fiddle; Peter Barnes, flute and piano; sets ofEnglish and Scottish dances;}acqueline Schwab Micheal Kerry, mandolin and guitar; and Carol Hamm, and Earl Gaddis will provide music. bass. Their music, some with an infusion of Irish tunes, The church is a block from the intersection of Mass­ is inventive ,md spirited. In addition, we luve a special achusetts Avenue and Park Avenue, heading up the hill. treat at the Intermission: a short performance by the Rita It is easily accessible by car as well as by MBTA bus. O'Shea Champion Irish Step Dancers! Arnple parking is avaibble on the street. AI/II COWtll/, FnJtilloT

2 {DS R05tOl/ :\I,'w;; Among OurTreasures

If you look no higher than the shoulders, the high energy dancing ofthis tall, sprightly and youthful dancer will belie the fact that she has been teaching English country dancing since 1963. That comes as no surprise to those who know that Helene Conlelius still bikes to work every day and continues to take aerobic classes. It all started about fifty years ago, when Helene Thoman from Cincinnati decided to find out why her co-workers at the Harvard Computation Lab were so intent on dancing with Ralph Page at the Boston YWCA. En­ tranced, she found that it was habit-forming. Another dancer, Arthur Cornelius from South Bos­ ton, had also gone to a Ralph Page dance with his roommate Bob Briggs, and similarly found it habit­ forming. Both rather shy, Arthur and Helene were frequent partners. Although for a while they barely knew each other except as dancers, it was only a couple ofyears until they tied the knot, in 1952. The rest is family history, with four children (Karen, David, Lynn, and Peter), one granddaughter (age 11), and a second grandchild due in February. The family plans to be together for Christmas at their Arlington, Massachusetts, home. Arthur worked as a librarian at Harvard for 42 years, mostly at the Business School Library, until his retire­ ment a few years ago. His folks were Canadians, his father of Dutch or German origin, and his mother of Irish Helene teaching Enlish Country Dance at Pinwoods ancestry. His other principal passions are reading and English Week, August 1996 music. Their house is filled with his books (all of which he has read) and his many recordings (folk, classical, and jazz, all of which are well used). He has taught Morris, rapper, and longsword, as well as international and Besides Ralph Page (squares, contras, and "folk"), the English country dancing. Corneliuses' early folk dance teachers were such notables Helene's interest in nlathematics led her to a career in as Louise Chapin (English country), Connie Wilkes math analysis. She used to sing with the MIT chorus and (Morris), Jeannie Carmichael (Scottish country), Ted is currently active with the Concord chorus. She also Sannella (squares, contras, and international), and Connie enjoys playing the piano. And, of course, both Helene and Marianne Taylor. When they began dancing, almost and Arthur dre still involved with CDS Boston and all the participants were young adults like themselves. CDSS, as well as with Pinewoods. They say tlldt their They recall that their fellow dancers included Connie, children were brought to Pinewoods at ages 6 or 7, and Angie, and Marianne Taylor. Arthur recalls learning grew up there. Sooner or later, all became dancers. They Hambo with Angie as his partner. usudlly have an annual family reunion dancing together How do Helene and Arthur view English dancing every Fourth ofJuly at Pinewoods. today? They continue to enjoy it and dre impressed that The wealth and variety they found in the mUSIC and so many more dancers are in attendance than when they dance is what intrigued them and focused them on started. Having observed the dance society grow to­ English d(lllce. Helene SdyS that dlthough she was gether with them, they feel that the principal need ofthe clptiv,ued when she first heard the music to Shrewsbury dcl11ce community is more young dancers and leaders. Lasses, she subsequently found other tunes even more interesting. Eplt Wriss. CDS Board Mt'llIbel' (-os Bosr{J/1 News 3 A Brief History of the Boston Centre

This history of the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, in Plymouth. The following summer she suggested that was written by Jean Krogh, drawing in large part on historical the summer dance camp transfer from Amherst to the facts and perspective provided by Ed Wilfert. Many thanks to camp on Long Pond, which it did. Except during one or Ed and to George Fogg, Ellen Mandigo, Helene Cornelius, two of the World War II years, dancing has continued and the CDS archives, including Evelyn Lamond's multi­ each summer since then at Pinewoods Camp. volume chronicle ofCDS Boston, "Up A Dou ble and Back." (An interesting historical note: Mrs. Storrow was very This is tile second installment. instrumental in the early years of Girl Scouting in this country. She founded OUf Chalet in Switzerland and Sumnler sessions of dancing were held in 1915 at started a leadership training camp for Girl Scouts. In the Eliot, Maine, and in 1916 and 1917 at the Mass. early 1930's she divided her Long Pond carnp into two Agricultural College (now UMass/Amherst). Teachers at parts: the Girl Scout camp (Pine Tree) and Pinewoods the 1916 Amherst summer session/camp Cunder the Carnp. Boston dancers referred to Pinewoods as "Long personal direction ofCecil Sharp" ) were Maud Karpeles, Pond" through much of the 40's. Lily Conant and May Lily Roberts, and Nora Parkes Jervis. (There were inter­ Gadd from New York had a role in naming the cabins personal tensions even then in the dance world. Maud and pavilions at the camp. Eventually Mrs. Storrow Karpeles and her sister were not pleased, for some reason, willed Pinewoods Camp to Lily Conant. For 30 years the with Claud Wright, so he was not invited back to the U.S. Conant family ran Pinewoods Camp, until Pinewoods after 1914. And Cecil Sharp had a falling ou t with Mary Camp, Inc. was formed in 1975.) Neal even earlier.) The organization which started out in 1915 as the Louise Chapin became interested in dancing in 1913 United States Branch ofthe English Folk Dance Society or 1914 on Mrs. Storrow's lawn at the Storrow estate in went through various changes of name and organiza­ Lincoln. She and Dorothy Bolles, two adventurous tional structure over the years. In 1928, after years of young women, went to England to Cecil Sharp's sum­ minimal ties between the Boston and N ew York branches, mer school, learning directly from Sharp and coming "The Federation of American Branches of the English back to teach in the Boston Centre. Louise Chapin Folk Dance Society" was fornled to encourage greater became the head teacher ofthe Boston Centre, following cooperation among the branches, which by then also Lily Conant's marriage. Louise Chapin in Boston and included Rochester. At a 1937 meeting, it was voted that May Gadd in New York were the "grande dames" of the New York Branch should be dissolved and that New English dancing in their respective cities. Dorothy Bolles York should become the national headquarters of The also taught in Boston and at the Amherst summer English Folk Dance Society of America. People in the schools. In these early decades ofthe Boston Centre, the Boston Centre agreed to this organizational change. The classes were subscribed classes, some separated by gender name of the organization centered in New York eventu­ and age; some were more ritual, some more English ally evolved into the Country Dance and Song Society country. (CDSS), which today is considered the "parent organiza­ During the years from 1918 to about 1927, the tion" of the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, as number of branches of the U.S. Branch of the EFDS well as of hundreds of other organizations. In 1940 the dwindled to two, Boston and New York. Strong, inter­ Boston Centre name was changed, from The English ested people in both cities kept the dancing going. The Folk Dance Society, Boston Centre, to the Country two branches had little contact with each other, though Dance Society, Boston Centre; this change reflected the each retained affiliation with the Society in England. In f:1Ct that Anlerican square dancing had been officially 1927 the Boston and New York branches merged, added to its activities. (Boston may have used the word cooperating to revive the Amherst summer school, "Centre" rather than "Center" to indicate that it was which had not been held since 1917 (though both New more than just a center of the New York organization.) York ,md Boston had run summer schools during the Americul country d

4 CDS 80:;(011 M'B') World War II, dance organizations which were focused and in New York, May Gadd died in 1979. (Dorothy primarily on dances from other countries (like England) Bolles had died earlier, in 1935.) had to justifY their continued activity in part by includ­ Over the years there have been many, many callers, ing forms of American dancing. By the end of the war, musicians, leaders, and dancers people instrumental in Louise Chapin was teaching square dancing. (In the last the ongoing success of the Boston Centre but this week of her life, in 1944, Helen Storrow had attended a history of facts and people is only part of the story, for square dance as well as an English country dance party.) the other part of the history lies in the flow of music, At the same time, Ralph Page was teaching contras and movement, laughter, and community that are the threads squares in New Hampshire and the Hermans were that have held all this together over the years of the setting up Folk Dance House, teaching primarily inter­ Boston Centre's existence. national dancing, in New York City. All of these strands of dancing were becoming aware of each other by the end of the 40's. Contras and squares were becoming more "official." Louise Winston, Ted Sannella (whose Officers & Committes 1997·98 father-in-law, Irvin Davis, played an important role in President: Terry Gaffney CDS, Boston), and others were central figures in the Past President: Jean Farrington American dancing of CDS, Boston. Vice President: Margaret Keller Helene Cornelius started English dancing in 1951. Secretary: Maureen Carey She had been square dancing with Ralph Page before Treasurer: Ralph Jones that, and as part ofhis evening dances, Ralph Page often Directors: Steve Boylan, Nora Daoud, Jenny Hango, taught a few international dances. Liking that interna­ Jean Krogh, Chris Reynolds, Anne Richardson, Tony tional exposure, Helene started dancing other nights, Saletan, Bill Schultz, Eph Weiss, Alison Woodman including doing some Scottish. One of the nights at Ex-Officio: George Fogg Scottish, Connie Wilkes came and gave a demonstration Membership Chair: Arthur Ferguson of Morris dancing, inspiring Helene and a friend to try Newsletter Editor: Lyrl Ahem a Wednesday English dance (then held at the Charles Mailing Chair: Art Anger Street Meetinghouse in Boston). At that time Louise Pinewoods Camp Rep.: Frank Attanasio Chapin was teaching. There was usually a Morris class Endowment and Grants: Margaret Keller (Chair), taught first, then country dancing was taught, and Robin Rogers-Browne, Ralph Jones (Ex Officio) sometimes sword dancing after that. Usually about 20 Finance: Terry Gaffney (Ex Officio), Ralph Jones (Ex people attended; the crowd was smalL Mer attending 'Officio) two Wednesday dances, Helene and her friend were Nominating Committee: Susan Janssen, Gene asked to be in a Christmas demonstration, directed by DiSalvatore Lily Conant. Eventually Helene started going to the English Dance: Arthur Ferguson (Chair), Lyrl AlIern, Boston weekend at Pinewoods, which was at that time Jean Farrington, Terry Gaffuey, Elizabeth Morris, Liv held the last weekend in June. She liked English country Toftner, Allan Wechsler, Jenny Hango, Lilo Gallagher; dancing. Helene with her husband Arthur Cornelius for Helene Cornelius (Artistic Advisor) a time parted ways with Louise Chapin, but eventually New England Dance: Andy Koehler, Chris Reynolds, Louise asked Arthur to come back and teach Morris, (Chairs) Terry Gaffney, Julie Owen which did. In 1963, Helene was asked to start teaching Ritual Dance: Doug Reiner (Coordinator) the regular Wednesday dances. As no one else wanted to Special Events: Gene DiSalvatore (Chair), Maureen do it, Helene agreed and has been teaching ever since. At Carey that time only one and half hours of the evening were Playford Ball: English Dance Committee devoted to country dancing. However, that changed as Festival Food Booth: George Fogg, Harriet Hayward, dancers wanted more English country and as there was Jean Farrington, Maureen Carey less interest in the CDS Morris classes. June Weekend: Katy Petersen, Jerry Callen (Chairs) The mid- to late-70's saw a "changing of the guard" July 4th Weekend: Lilo Gallagher, Bill Schultz (Chairs) in the Boston English dance scene, with the deaths of English-Scottish Session: Deb Hawkins, Lisa Greenleaf, many ofthe people who had been so instrumental in the Christina Wasch, Charlie Hornig early decades of the Boston Centre. Lily Conant died in Labor Day Weekend: Judy Francis, Deborah Gerstein 1973, Dick Conant, Sf. in 1975, Louise Chapin in 1978, (Chairs)

CDS B05toll News 5 CDS Boston Centre Events

Gala 1997 Holiday Party Concord Scout House.* Saturday, lanuary 3. 1998 from 7:30-11 :00 PM. $10. English dances led by Barbara Finney. American Dances led by Susan Kevra. Music by Peter Barnes, Mary Lea, and Bill Tomczak. An --.. elegant dessert buffet will be served. Info: (603) 878-4332.

English Country Dance American Dance Regular Events Regular Events

WEDNESDAYS Ist, 2nd & 5th TUESDAYS YWCA.* 7:30 to 10:30. To 6/24/98. Helene Corne­ Old Cambridge Baptist Church.* Through June. with lius with George Fogg, Emily Ferguson, Barbara informal instruction at 7:45 and dancing 8:00-10:30 Finney, Colin Hume, Rich jackson, jacqueline PM. Adjacent parking with 25 spaces which dancers Schwab, Robin Rogers-Browne. Music by Bare may use. $6; $5 members; $3 students and seniors. Necessities (Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, First Tuesdays: Cammy Kaynor's Community Jacqueline Schwab) and others. $6; $5 CDS Members; Dance. beginning 10/7. Musicians are invited to sit in $3 students & seniors. with house band. and callers are encouraged to call. FIRST FRIDAYS Third Tuesdays: Open Mike/Open Band. Steve FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS October - June, 8: 15 Boylan (629-2749) coordinates the open mike; Jon to I I PM. Church of Our Saviour.* For dancers Weinberg (508-481-4802) will directs the band. thoroughly familiar with basic English Country Dance Fifth Tuesdays: To be announced. figures. All dances will be taught. $5 admission. Dec. 5: Rich jackson with Joyce Crouch & Doug Creighton. Special Events Ian. 2: Chris Walker with Jacqueline Schwab. Thanksgiving Contra. November 29, Concord Feb. 6: Barbara Finney with Jacqueline Schwab. Scout House.* 8-1 I PM. Susan Elberger with music Mar. 6: Brad Foster with Jacqueline Schwab led by Rick Mohr and The Band Formerly Known As Drastic Measures. Art and Craft Fair from 9:30 Special Events AM to 4:00 PM; potluck and Fair 6-8 PM. Call Ann at (617)354-0864 if you wish to contribute. CDS Boston Centre Playford Ball at the Weston T own Hall. Saturday, March 7. 1998. 8:00 PM to mid­ 3rd Annual Klezmer Style Contra, December 6. night. Helene Cornelius with Bare Necessities. Concord Scout House*. 8:00 PM. $6 with refresh­ $23 person before Jan 13; $26 after; advance registra­ ments. jacob Bloom with John Chambers and tion only. Afternoon Workshop. Formal or period friends, including Barry Shapiro, Maury Martin, dress encouraged. Sandy Pliskin & more.

For information about CDS Boston-sponsored dances, please call the office at (617) 354·1340. Arthur Ferguson, chair ofthe English Dance Committee, is an additional source for English dances at (508) 875-0382. American dances have additional numbers listed in each item, as they vary. * Addre$.ses of Frequent Dance Locations * Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord Old Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Mass Ave., Cambridge Church of Our Saviour, Carlton & Monmouth Streets, Brookline YWCA, 7 Temple Street, Cambridge

6 CDS Boston News English Scottish Party Saturday, February 7. 7:30 to 10:30 PM. at the Park Avenue Congregational Church in Arlington Heights. A joint presentation of CDS-BC and the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Barbara Finney and Howard Lasnik with Jacqueline Schwab and farl Gaddis

~ NOTE New Address for CDSS: Country Dance and Song Society, 132 Mam St., PO Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338

OTHER REGULAR BOSTON AREA DANCES

These regularly scheduled dances appear in the CDS Boston News when space is available.

MONDAYS SATURDAYS Contra Dance. Concord Scout House, 74 Walden New England Contras & Squares. Concord Scout St.} Concord. 7:30-10:30 PM. Various callers with House, 74 Walden St., Concord. 8-1 I PM. $6. Yankee Ingenuity. $6. Ist Sat., various callers & bands. Info: (781) 259-8442 or (781) 272-0396. 2nd Sat., Tony Saletan with Concord Country Dance Band. Info: (978) 369-4462. Scottish Country Dance, Cambridge YWCA} 7 Temple 3rd Sat., Beth Parkes with Swinging on a Gate. St. 7:45-10:30 PM. Class followed by social hour} all Info: (980)667-7459. welcome. $5. Info: 492-8180. 4th Sat., Walter Lenk with Jack O'Connor and TUESDAYS Debby Knight. Info: (978) 369-1232. Country Dance Series. 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Challenging Contras & Squares. Ist Sat. All Saints 7:30-10:30. First Church of Jamaica Plain, Unitarian­ Episcopal Church, 17 Clark St. (at Common St.), Universalist, Centre & Eliot Streets. Jamaica Plain, MA. Belmont Center. 8-11. Lisa Greenleaf with live Chris Ricciotti, caller. $5. Info: Chris 522-1 115 or music. $5. Info: (978) 779-6077. Mike (781) 891-3296. New England Squares & Contras. 3rd Sat. Studio 665. 665 Salem St. (3rd fl.), Maplewood Sq.• Malden. THURSDAYS Instr. 7 PM, dance 8 PM. Cammy Kaynor & Knights New England Contras & Squares. VFW Hall, 688 of Tunisia. $5. Info: (781) 324-7355. Huron Ave., Cambridge. 8-1 I PM. NO DANCE I 1/27 or 12/25; SPECIAL EXTRA DANCE I 1128 with Larry SUNDAYS Jennings & Sue Rosen. Various callers, bands. $5. Family Dances, sponsored by NEFFA and the Folk Info: 354-1340. (781 )272-0396. or (508) 229-2854. Arts Center. Concord Scout House. 12/7, 114, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, & 3/15. 2-4 PM. Callers and dance FRIDAYS program vary. Musk by Cal Howard & Friends. For Contrast Squares & Couple Dances. 2nd Fri. ages 5 and up. $4; $15 family maximum. Unitarian Church in Carlisle, MA. 8:00-10:30 PM, Info: FAC (617) 491-6083 or NEFFA (617) 354-1340. potluck at 6:30. Walter Lenk with O'Connors Mob. $5. Info: 547-7781 or (978)369-1232. Scottish Country Dance. Church of Our Saviour, Carlton & Monmouth St., Brookline. 6:30-8:30 PM. Contras and Squares with Roaring Jelly. 3rd Fri. E. Murray, I. Lamont. and others. $4.­ First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist, on The Info: (617) 661-5899. Green, Lexington. 8-11 PM; beginners 7:45. Caller Susan Elberger. $5. Info: (781) 944-3544. CDS Bosroll Nt'ws 7 SPECIAL EVENTS AND DANCE CAMPS C.. II first to check details and directions.

November Tony Parkes with Yankee In­ genuity. $12 adv., $14 at door. 1998 Hands Four Fall Weekend of Info: (508) 667-7459. Square and Contra Dance. Nov. January 28-30 at Lake Shore Farm, North­ Christmas Night Harp Con­ wood, NH. Tony & Beth Renaissance Dance.Jan. 9. See cert & Contra Dance. Dec. 25. Parkes, Marianne Taylor with December 12 listing. All Saints Episcopal Church, 17 Old New England and The Clark St. (at Common Street), Poodles. Info: (978) 670-9333. Ralph Page Legacy Weekend. Belmont Center. Concert 7 PM, Jan. 16 - Ian. 18. Durham, NH. dance 8:30 PM. Cammy Kaynor. Chris Ricciotti, Sue Rosen, Scottish Concert. Nov. 30. 3:00 $10 (ask about discounts). Info: John Trafton, Marcie Van PM. Concord City Auditorium, (781) 324-7355. Concord, NH. Elke Baker Cleave with Northern Spy; (1995 Nat'l Scottish Fiddle Mary DesRosiers, Lisa 26th Annual Winter Work­ Champion) and Highland Danc­ Greenleaf, Dudley Laufman shop. Sat., Dec. 27 to Fri., Ian. 1. ers, Cape Breton Step Dancers, with Old Grey Goose and Old Eastern Cooperative Recreation Pipers, Harpists, and more! Info: New England. Contact NEFFA, School, Corning, NY. Cindy (603) 225-6546. (617) 354-1340, fax 354-3142. Green, (413) 546-0377, or [email protected]. Winter Festival. Sat., Ian. 17. December New York City, NY. Contact New Years Eve Contras, Country Dance New York: (212) Predominantly Playford Ball Squares, & Couple Dances. 459-4080, [email protected]. Sat., Dec. 6. Philadelphia, PA. Dec. 31. Concord Scout House. Contact Germantown Country 8 PM to 1 AM. Lisa Greenleaf Dancers: (215) 836-0426, or (609) & Walter Lenk with live music. 858-3385, also e-mail at $11. Info: 547-7781. February [email protected]. Winter Gender-Free Dance New Years Eve Dance Party. Camp. reb. 20 - Feb. 22. Becket /Chimney Corners Camp. Con­ Yuletide Cotillion. Sun., Pec. Wed., Dec. 31. Brooklyn, NY. tact Lavender Country & Folk Z. New York City, NY. Contact Contact Grand Picnic, (212) 242­ Dancers: 800-LFCD-123 code Country Dance New York (214) 7131. 123, or [email protected]. 459-4080, [email protected]. New Years Eve Dawn Dance. pec. 31-Ian. 1. Northfield, MA. Dance Flurry. Feb. 13 - 15. Renaissance Dance. =-'='-'~= Saratoga Springs, NY. More mu­ First Church in Cambridge, 11 Contact Connecticut Valley Contra Dancers: Kevin, (413) sicians and callers than you can Garden St. 7:30 PM. with shake a stick at. Sheraton special Renaissonics. $8. Info: (617) 256-1233. Flurry reservatiolliine for rooms: 661-3353. (518) 584-4000. Info: (518) 274­ Winter Dance Week at 5356 Yankee Ingenuity Christlllas Ashokan. Dec. 31- Ian. 4. West Hurley, NY. Contact Friends of Cotillion. Pt'cJl~ Concord Fiddle & Dance: (914) 338-2996. SCOllt House. 6:00 - 10:30 PM.

R (DS BO<:(OIl N('\\'<: OUTSIDE THE BOSTON AREA A Renewal Notice Please call the info number to confirm date, time & place. from the Membership Secretary MONDAYS Take a look at the mailing label on this issue of the Nelson Town Hall Contra Dance. Nelson, NH. 8 CDS Boston News. In the upper right corner ofthe label to I0:30 PM. Mary DesRosiers with Harvey Tolman you should see a letter or a number. If it is the number & Friends. $3. (No number given). 97, it indicates that your membership, which expired on English Country Dance Party at the Old Gym in August 31, has not yet been renewed, in which case this Hadley, MA. on Rt. 9 near Rt. 47. Robin Hayden is the last issue ofthe CDS Boston News you will receive and Mary Jones. All dances taught; beginners wel­ until you renew. You can renew your membership at any come. $5. Info: (413) 256-8260, or (413) 549-8159. Tuesday or Wednesday dance or by sending your name, current address, phone number(s) with area code, and a FRIDAYS check made out to "CDS, Boston Centre" to Contra Dance at the Guiding Star Grange. 3rd Fri. 40 I Chapman St., Greenfield, MA. 8 PM-midnight. Country Dance Society, Boston Centre Susan Kevra with Bill Tomczak, Mary Coy Bross, c/a Arthur Ferguson, Membership Secretary Carol Hamm, and Dove Langford. $6. 31 Ledgewood Road Info: (802) 254-2874 or [email protected]. Framingham, MA 01701-3626 English Country Dance on Cape Cod. 2nd & 4th Fri. Unitarian Church. Barnstable MA. live music by The membership categories and amounts are Eleanor Calvin. 7:30 PM. $3. Info: (508) 362-9570. Regular (Individual) $20 Senior/Student/Low Income $10 SATURDAYS Contributor (Basic Family): $30 New England Contra & Square Dance. Ist Sat. Supporter $40 Berlin Town Hall. Rt. 62 and Woodward. 8-11 PM. Sponsor $60 Sue Rosen with The Polymorphous String Band. Patron $100 8-1 I PM. $5. Info: (508) 481-4802. Benefactor $500 Peterborough Contra Dance. Ist Sat. Peterbor­ ough Town House. Grove St.. Peterborough. NH. Any membership at the Contribu tor level or above 8:00-11 :00, 7:30 beginners. $5. Info: (603) 525-3883. can serve as a family membership and include up to two English Country Dances with Pleasures ofthe adults and any children under the age of 18 all at one Town. 3rd Sat. Munson Library, South Amherst. Mass. mailing address. 8-11 PM. Beginners 8-8:30. $6. Guest caller Brad Foster on December 20. Info: (413) 549-4123. New Haven Country Dancers. 1st & 3rd Sat. Eli Whitney Barn, 915 Whitney Ave. 8-IIPM. $7. Begin­ ners' workshop 7:30. Info: (203) 776-1812 or From the Editor WWW.NHCC.COM/- HENRY/ NE\VlIAVE/'I.'DANCERS.HTML. TIle shakedown continues. I am stillieaming PageMaker Greater Providence Contra Dance. 2nd or 3rd and the uses of Mike Bergman's computer. I am still Sat. 9/13. 1011 I. I 1/8. 12/20, 1117. Oaklawn Grange. trying to standardize the calendar listings. Wheelock St.. Cranston, RI. 8-1 I PM. $5. Info: Jeanne I am also thinking about changes that can be made to Chapman (40 I) 828-3229. make the newsletter clearer and more useful. If anyone Westcustogo Grange Contras. 2nd Sat. North has any suggestions, I would be pleased to hear. Catch Yarmouth. ME. Slow Jam with Pam Weeks at 6:00. me at a Wednesday English dance, call me at (978) 263­ potluck 7:30, dance 8:30 to midnight. $6. Info: (207) 4778, or drop me a line at my address as listed on the 926-4210 or (207) 799-2585. back page. Dancing Cat Contras in Dover, NH City Hall. I apologize for the lateness of the mailing, but 8:30-11 :30 PM. $6. Info: (603) 659-7038. contributors were very late with their articles. I hope we will all do better next spring. Presumpscot Grange Contra Dance. 4th Sat. - ~yrl Ahern David Kaynor and live music. Info: (207) 799-2585. CDS Bosroll News 9 ELt~o ~I U~l6u~xa~ 'PH uT~s~8 II Ja~IBM sJJQJ '1

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CDS Boston Centre Communicating News Needed Meetings with the Board If you are planning an event or enjoyed a past activity that you Meetings are open; all members Ifyou are planning an event or have would like to tell your fellow mem­ are welcome, but please call ahead some other matter that requires con­ bers about, write it up! Send articles, to confirm date, time, and place. sideration by the CDS Board, please requests, inquiries, or announce­ Board of Directors: send a one or two-page summary to: ments, preferably bye-mail to: yd Wed., except August, 6:00 PM Terry Gaffney [email protected] YWCA, 7 Temple St., Cambridge or by mail to: New England Dance Committee: 11 Burr Street 1st Tuesday, (617) 923-9330 Boston, MA 02130 Lyrl Ahern, 298 Central Street English Dance Committee: Acton Mass. 01720 Various d,ltes dud places. Call by the 15t Wednesday of the month (508) 875-0382 for specifics. for consideration at the subsequent Phone Art Anger, 899-8702 (11) or meeting 253-7044 (0) to arrange delivery of mailing inserts.

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