Second Saturday Square & Contra Dance

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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: $9 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $13 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $4 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.

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For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS or email Sara at satdance at bfms.org.
The dance is held at St. Marks on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road.
Directions to St. Marks on the Hill Church

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Saturday, October 14 2017 
Ann Fallon calls to Some Assembly
 
Saturday, November 11 2017 
Denise Lair calls to Lovely Lane String Band - Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Jay White (banjo), Artie Abrams (bass).
 
Saturday, December 09 2017 
Perry Shafran calls to The Black Oranges: Sarah Foard - fiddle
Cynthia Marie - piano Gary Prince - guitar Manny Arciniega - percussion
 
Saturday, March 10 2018 
Bob Isaacs calls to The Organic Family Band
 
Saturday, April 14 2018 

TBA calls to Rhythmajigs: Jack Maus on (Piano) Patti Reum (flutes and whistle); Michael Giordano (fiddle and mandolin).

 

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Tuesday, September 26 2017 (Member Sponsored) 
BFMS Song Swap
The Four Hour Day Lutherie - 4305 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21214 - 7-9 PM Admission - FREE
 
Wednesday, September 27 2017 
Square/Contra Dance
Emma Gorin calls to The Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle, flute), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina O'Brien (piano).
 
Sunday, October 01 2017 
BFMS Music and Dance Fest
At Patterson Park near the Pagoda! 12-6 PM
Bring a picnic or buy tasty food from the vendors. This event we will feature Cajun, Swing, Old-timey Music, Steel Drum, Irish and much, much more! In addition we will have Charm City Rapper Sword Dance, as well as other dancing. There is still space for more crafts and non-profits. This event is in honor of International Music Day. For more information or to join a wonderful volunteer team, please contact: specialevents@bfms.org.
 
Monday, October 02 2017 
English Country Dance

Free New Dancer Orientation at 7:45

Tom Spilsbury calls to the music of Jeff Steinberg (violin), Steve Epstein (clarinet), and Judy Meyers (piano)

 
Wednesday, October 04 2017 
Square/Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes calls to Elke Baker (fiddle) and Paul Oorts (guitar, mandolin, and banjo).
 
Thursday, October 05 2017 (Member Sponsored) 
The Old-Time Snake Milker
This quintet is sure to put on a high-energy and hilariously entertaining show featuring foot-stomping Old-Time tunes and Hillbilly swing numbers. There will most definitely be a big Old-Time jam afterwards with some possible living room square dancing! Bring an instrument, friends, food, drink. $15-$20 suggested donation
 
Saturday, October 07 2017 (Member Sponsored) 
Tune Workshop: Grey Larson
Suggested donation $20. RSVP 410-494-8839 or hcferguson@comcast.net
 
Saturday, October 07 2017 (Member Sponsored) 
Cindy Kallet and Grey Larson
Suggested donation $20. 8 Jack Frost Lane, Baltimore MD 21204. Session to follow (bring instruments). RSVP 410-494-8839 or hcferguson@comcast.net.
 
Monday, October 09 2017 
English Country Dance
Ann Fallon calls the figures to the music of Carl Friedman (violin), Robin Wilson (winds and concertina), and Janina O'Brien (piano and more)
 

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