David’s Dance Calendar

December marks Jane Austen’s 250 birthday, and the Howe Library is holding a series of events to celebrate, leading up to a Jane Austen Ball on December 12 in the library itself. For tonight's event, join David Millstone for a talk on English country dance in Jane Austen's day. In person, we’re in the Mayer Room or you can register for Zoom here.

Social dancing is featured throughout Jane Austen's novels; indeed, the author herself was an enthusiastic dancer in her youth. This multi-media presentation provides a brief history of the dance form from its roots in the mid-seventeenth century; we'll pay particular attention to English country dance as it was done in Austen's lifetime some 150 years later. Participants will come away with a deeper appreciation of the important role that dance and dance events have for the characters in Austen's novels. You'll also appreciate some of the nuances of the dancing at our upcoming Jane Austen Ball!

Old-time square dance, featuring classic Eastern singing square dances. Live music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (fiddle) and Sue Hunt, piano. All dances taught by David Millstone. No experience necessary; newcomers warmly invited. Free refreshments and beverages provided by The Common Man. For information, contact [email protected] or see the Plymouth Square Dance group on Facebook.

Future dances in this series:
     Thursday, January 8
     Thursday, February 5
     Thursday, March 5
     Thursday, April 2

December marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and the Howe is hosting an English Country Dance Ball to culminate the celebration.

David Millstone will lead a series of simple, Regency-era dances that would have been danced in Austen's lifetime; all dances will be taught and prompted, and no prior experience is necessary. Lovely music will be provided by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin and viola, and Carol Compton, keyboard and recorders.)

Refreshments will be served. Costumes admired but not required.

Old-time square dance, featuring classic Eastern singing square dances. Live music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (fiddle) and Sue Hunt, piano. All dances taught by David Millstone. No experience necessary; newcomers warmly invited. Free refreshments and beverages provided by The Common Man. For information, contact [email protected] or see the Plymouth Square Dance group on Facebook.

Future dances in this series:
     Thursday, February 5
     Thursday, March 5
     Thursday, April 2

David Millstone and Wendy Graham Settle lead the dancing for this LONG weekend event - contras, squares, English country dance. Uplifting music provided by Stomp Rocker (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, Bethany Waikman) and Idlewild (Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, Clara Byom, Jacob Chen).

Full details on Stellar Days & Nights website.

David Millstone and Wendy Graham Settle lead the dancing for this LONG weekend event - contras, squares, English country dance. Uplifting music provided by Stomp Rocker (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, Bethany Waikman) and Idlewild (Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, Clara Byom, Jacob Chen).

Full details on Stellar Days & Nights website.

David Millstone and Wendy Graham Settle lead the dancing for this LONG weekend event - contras, squares, English country dance. Uplifting music provided by Stomp Rocker (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, Bethany Waikman) and Idlewild (Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, Clara Byom, Jacob Chen).

Full details on Stellar Days & Nights website.

David Millstone and Wendy Graham Settle lead the dancing for this LONG weekend event - contras, squares, English country dance. Uplifting music provided by Stomp Rocker (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, Bethany Waikman) and Idlewild (Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco, Clara Byom, Jacob Chen).

Full details on Stellar Days & Nights website.

Old-time square dance, featuring classic Eastern singing square dances. Live music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (fiddle) and Sue Hunt, piano. All dances taught by David Millstone. No experience necessary; newcomers warmly invited. Free refreshments and beverages provided by The Common Man. For information, contact [email protected] or see the Plymouth Square Dance group on Facebook.

Future dances in this series:
     Thursday, March 5
     Thursday, April 2

This community dance, a repeat of last year's lively event, features David Millstone calling dances, with music provided by Naomi Morse, fiddle, and Emmett McGowan, guitar. Fun for all ages, all dances taught.
 
Sponsored by the Reading Recreation Commission.

David Millstone calls , Carol Compton on piano leads a group of local musicians. Fun for the whole family. All dances taught-- lines, circles, squares-- and no experience is necessary.