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Baltimore Folk Music Society


Second Saturday Square & Contra Dance


The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Square and Contra Dancing on the 2nd Saturday of the month running from 8:00 'till 11:00 pm, with a short break in the middle. Admission is: $8 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $12 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $5 members, $6 non-members. Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome.  No Experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner. Contra dance FAQs.
For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS or call Becca at 301-606-7115 or email Becca at nutritionexpeditions at yahoo.com. The dance is held at St. Marks on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road.

Directions to St. Marks on the Hill Church

Introduction to Contra Dance: 7:30–8 pm

Contra Dance: 8–11 pm

13 Mar
Caller: Dave Colestock
Gypsy Meltdown
Kathy Kerr (fiddle and mandolin), Keith Gillis (guitar) and Colleen Reed (flute, saxophone and percussion)
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community

10 Apr
Caller: Ann Fallon
Intelligient DeZarn and the Natural Selections
Carl Friedman (fiddle and Irish flute), Joe Dezarn (fiddle), and Marc Glikman (piano)
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community

8 May
Caller: DeLaura Padovan
Devine Comedy
Marty Taylor (whistles and concertina) Steve Hickman (fiddle) John Devine (guitar)
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community

12 Jun
Caller: Kathy Angell
Anadama from Boston
Amelia Mason (fiddle), Emily Troli (accordion) and Bethany Waickman (guitar)
Come enjoy this youthful eclectic band with New England, Irish and French Canadian roots. There will not be a potluck before the dance.

10 Jul
Caller: Jack Mitchell
Nor\'easter
Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), Max Newman (mandolin and guitar) and Julie Vallimont (piano and accordian)
There is no organized potluck prior to the dance.

14 Aug
Caller: Perry Shafram
Baltimore\'s Famous Open Band
There is no organized potluck prior to this dance.

11 Sep
Caller: TBA
TBA
There is no organized potluck prior to this dance.

9 Oct
Caller: TBA
Rhythym Method String Band
Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (Banjo, fiddle, vocals), Erica Weiss (guitar,vocals), Dedo Norris (bass)
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community.

13 Nov
Caller: TBA
Montage
Jane Knoeck (piano and accordion), Rachel Bell (accordian and flute) and Tom Santarsiero (guitar, mandolin,banjo,jawharp and foot percussion)
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community

11 Dec
Caller: TBA
TBA
Potluck from 6:30 to 7:30. Come early to enjoy food and fellowship with your community