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Wednesday, October 04 2023
Contra Dance
Come dance to fabulous music by the Baltimore Open Band with calling by Greg Frock. Interested in joining the Open Band? Email amdance[at]bfms.org for information. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 09 2023
English Country Dance
Christopher Field calls dances to the music of Emily Aubrey, fiddle; Carl Friedman, piano; and Marty Taylor, whistles and concertina.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, October 14 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
April Blum calling to:
Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, sax, Ralph Barthine - guitar, Janina O’Brien - piano, accordion, bodhran, whistle
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free. Potluck snacks at the break.
We learned George Mercer, a long time member of BFMS, died recently while recuperating from injuries he received a couple of months ago. In honor of his memory, if you are so inclined, wear a shirt with a Hawaiian flower pattern. George wore this style of shirt to dances.
Wednesday, October 18 2023
Contra Dance
Kappy Lanning calls to Contre Temps - McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle, mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute), and Mark Vidor (accordion, piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Sunday, October 22 2023 (Member Sponsored)
Balfolk Music Session
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION
1 pm – 3 pm @ The 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214. Traditional and contemporary folk dance (Balfolk) music from France, Belgium and Brittany. This free guided jam session is for all musicians and all instruments. No prior experience in the genre is required. Mazurka, bourrée, an dro, hanter dro, valse, gavotte de l’Aven, and MORE! This is a MUSIC SESSION, not a dance. Voluntary donation for the Lutherie will be collected. Tunebooks: Tunebooks will be available at the session. Also available in advance electronically in PDF format, contact mbvidor@aol.com. Information: Mark Vidor, 410-790-4072, mbvidor@aol.com
Monday, October 23 2023
English Country Dance
October 23: April Blum leads the dancing to the music of Carl Friedman, (violin); Janina O'Brien (piano and more) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, October 28 2023
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
Save the Date!
October 28 2023
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
12 noon-3:30 PM
Come to our afternoon ball with refreshments, beautiful dancing, and elegant music by Trio con Brio (Elke Baker, violin; Paul Oorts, strings; and Jonathan Jensen, piano).
Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Registration opening soon
Wednesday, November 01 2023
Contra Dance
Quill Duvall calls to Callithump - Glyn Collison (mandolin), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 11 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (1 hour earlier)
Kim Forry calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
Dance lesson: 6:30 PM
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, November 13 2023
English Country Dance
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
November 13: Emily Aubrey calls dances to the music of Jeff Steinberg, (violin); Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Steve Epstein (clarinet).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 15 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 27 2023
English Country Dance
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
November 27: Kappy Laning leads the dances while Jonathan Jensen (piano), Susan Brandt (flute) and Tom Wright (10 string mandolin) play the tunes.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 06 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 09 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to:
Back Step Cindy ~ Joe Langley - guitar, Fred Cherney - banjo, Shirley Echols - bass, Sandy Hofferth - fiddle
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, December 20 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, January 03 2024
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, January 13 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (1 hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, January 17 2024
Contra Dance
Come dance to music by Starling - Jared Kirkpatrick (fiddle, mandolin, piano, feet) and Mo Brachfeld (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 10 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Caroline Barnes calling to
Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, March 09 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
April Blum calling to
Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora – flute, sax, penny whistles, Joe Klausner – violin, mandolin, Adam Lee – guitar, and Donna Moore Boylan – piano
Dance lesson: 7:30 PM
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 13 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Sargon de Jesus calling to The Hollertones, Paul Brown - banjo & fiddle, Linda Scutt - fiddle & octave mando, Jeanie Thieken Creamer - guitar, Nick Weiland - upright bass
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Contra Dance
Come dance to fabulous music by the Baltimore Open Band with calling by Greg Frock. Interested in joining the Open Band? Email amdance[at]bfms.org for information. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 09 2023
English Country Dance
Christopher Field calls dances to the music of Emily Aubrey, fiddle; Carl Friedman, piano; and Marty Taylor, whistles and concertina.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, October 14 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
April Blum calling to:
Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, sax, Ralph Barthine - guitar, Janina O’Brien - piano, accordion, bodhran, whistle
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free. Potluck snacks at the break.
We learned George Mercer, a long time member of BFMS, died recently while recuperating from injuries he received a couple of months ago. In honor of his memory, if you are so inclined, wear a shirt with a Hawaiian flower pattern. George wore this style of shirt to dances.
Wednesday, October 18 2023
Contra Dance
Kappy Lanning calls to Contre Temps - McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle, mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute), and Mark Vidor (accordion, piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Sunday, October 22 2023 (Member Sponsored)
Balfolk Music Session
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION
1 pm – 3 pm @ The 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214. Traditional and contemporary folk dance (Balfolk) music from France, Belgium and Brittany. This free guided jam session is for all musicians and all instruments. No prior experience in the genre is required. Mazurka, bourrée, an dro, hanter dro, valse, gavotte de l’Aven, and MORE! This is a MUSIC SESSION, not a dance. Voluntary donation for the Lutherie will be collected. Tunebooks: Tunebooks will be available at the session. Also available in advance electronically in PDF format, contact mbvidor@aol.com. Information: Mark Vidor, 410-790-4072, mbvidor@aol.com
Monday, October 23 2023
English Country Dance
October 23: April Blum leads the dancing to the music of Carl Friedman, (violin); Janina O'Brien (piano and more) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, October 28 2023
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
Save the Date!
October 28 2023
Autumn Assembly English Country Dance Ball
12 noon-3:30 PM
Come to our afternoon ball with refreshments, beautiful dancing, and elegant music by Trio con Brio (Elke Baker, violin; Paul Oorts, strings; and Jonathan Jensen, piano).
Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Registration opening soon
Wednesday, November 01 2023
Contra Dance
Quill Duvall calls to Callithump - Glyn Collison (mandolin), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 11 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (1 hour earlier)
Kim Forry calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
Dance lesson: 6:30 PM
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, November 13 2023
English Country Dance
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
November 13: Emily Aubrey calls dances to the music of Jeff Steinberg, (violin); Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Steve Epstein (clarinet).
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 15 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 27 2023
English Country Dance
English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
November 27: Kappy Laning leads the dances while Jonathan Jensen (piano), Susan Brandt (flute) and Tom Wright (10 string mandolin) play the tunes.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. On-line payments only. https://Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 06 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 09 2023
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to:
Back Step Cindy ~ Joe Langley - guitar, Fred Cherney - banjo, Shirley Echols - bass, Sandy Hofferth - fiddle
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, December 20 2023
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, January 03 2024
Contra Dance
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, January 13 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (1 hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, January 17 2024
Contra Dance
Come dance to music by Starling - Jared Kirkpatrick (fiddle, mandolin, piano, feet) and Mo Brachfeld (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, February 10 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Caroline Barnes calling to
Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, March 09 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
April Blum calling to
Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora – flute, sax, penny whistles, Joe Klausner – violin, mandolin, Adam Lee – guitar, and Donna Moore Boylan – piano
Dance lesson: 7:30 PM
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 13 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Sargon de Jesus calling to The Hollertones, Paul Brown - banjo & fiddle, Linda Scutt - fiddle & octave mando, Jeanie Thieken Creamer - guitar, Nick Weiland - upright bass
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
