David’s Dance Calendar

February 11, 2026

  • English Country Dance class

    February 11, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA

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February 14, 2026

  • Norwich Contra Dance

    February 14, 2026  7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    Tracy Hall, 300 Main St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA

    David provides the calls and Blind Squirrel provides the toe-tapping tunes for this Valentine's Day dance. It's the monthly 2nd Saturday contra dance in Norwich sponsored by the Norwich Dance Committee of Muskeg Music. 
     
    Contras, squares, waltzes to suit your fancy! Everyone welcome. No partner or experience necessary, all dances taught.  Join us for some instruction at 7:15, dance at 7:30! 
     
    Dance supporters $20, general admission $15, Students $12, under 16 free 
     
    Please bring soft-soled shoes for dancing~ more info: 802-765-4662 
     
     Bring snack or beverage to share at potluck dessert break midway through the dance.

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February 15, 2026

  • English Country Dance in Norwich

    February 15, 2026  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Tracy Hall, 300 Main St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA

    English country dancing for all; music by Carol Compton (piano, recorders, accordion) and Thal Aylward (violin). David Millstone will teach dances, a blend of old favorites (some going back to the 17th century) and more recent compositions. All dances taught, beginners heartily welcomed. Series continues through April on second Sundays of each month.

    Admission $15 (more by contribution).

    Questions? [email protected]

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March 5, 2026

  • Square Dance, Plymouth, NH

    March 5, 2026  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264, USA

    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.

    The final dance in this series: Thursday, April 2

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March 8, 2026

  • English Country Dance - different location!

    March 8, 2026  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Seven Stars Arts Center, 5126 VT-14, Sharon, VT 05065, USA

    Tracy Hall is not available this month, so we're changing location. Seven Stars is located just one minute from Exit 2 on I-89 in Sharon.
     
    English country dancing for all; music by Carol Compton (piano, recorders, accordion) and Thal Aylward (violin). David Millstone will teach dances, a blend of old favorites (some going back to the 17th century) and more recent compositions. All dances taught, beginners heartily welcomed. 

    Admission $15 (more by contribution).

    Questions? [email protected]

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March 13, 2026

  • Set for Spring - Houston

    March 13, 2026  7:00 pm - March 15, 2026  12:00 pm

    Tribute to Joseph Pimentel - The program will include many (maybe all?) of Joseph’s English country dances, plus many more.

    Calling by Joanna Reiner WIlkinson, Bruce Hamilton, Brad Foster, Gaye Fifer, and David Millstone

    Music by Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Paul Oorts (mandolin, guitar, accordion, and more), and Firecrest (Dave, Paul, and Ben Schreiber).

    Details: https://hatds.org/sfs/

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March 14, 2026

  • Set for Spring - Houston

    March 13, 2026  7:00 pm - March 15, 2026  12:00 pm

    Tribute to Joseph Pimentel - The program will include many (maybe all?) of Joseph’s English country dances, plus many more.

    Calling by Joanna Reiner WIlkinson, Bruce Hamilton, Brad Foster, Gaye Fifer, and David Millstone

    Music by Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Paul Oorts (mandolin, guitar, accordion, and more), and Firecrest (Dave, Paul, and Ben Schreiber).

    Details: https://hatds.org/sfs/

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March 15, 2026

  • Set for Spring - Houston

    March 13, 2026  7:00 pm - March 15, 2026  12:00 pm

    Tribute to Joseph Pimentel - The program will include many (maybe all?) of Joseph’s English country dances, plus many more.

    Calling by Joanna Reiner WIlkinson, Bruce Hamilton, Brad Foster, Gaye Fifer, and David Millstone

    Music by Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Paul Oorts (mandolin, guitar, accordion, and more), and Firecrest (Dave, Paul, and Ben Schreiber).

    Details: https://hatds.org/sfs/

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March 27, 2026

  • Family Dance

    March 27, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bernice A Ray Elementary School, 26 Reservoir Rd, Hanover, NH 03755, USA

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March 28, 2026

  • E. Putney Matzo Ball - community contra dance

    March 28, 2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    121 E Putney Falls Rd, Putney, VT 05346

    David Millstone calls at this monthly series, with a twist: It's time once again to have The Mud Ball! aka The People's Prom!  Except: this year, due to its proximity to Passover, it's The Matzo Ball! It will feature a chicken soup potluck and special Klezmer music. Break out those recycled bridesmaid's dresses and blue polyester ruffle-tuxes!

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April 2, 2026

  • Square Dance, Plymouth, NH

    April 2, 2026  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264, USA

    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.

    The series will resume next fall, probably on Wednesday, November 4, 2025.

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April 12, 2026

  • English Country Dance in Norwich

    April 12, 2026  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Tracy Hall, 300 Main St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA

    English country dancing for all; music by Carol Compton (piano, recorders, accordion) and Thal Aylward (violin). David Millstone will teach dances, a blend of old favorites (some going back to the 17th century) and more recent compositions. All dances taught, beginners heartily welcomed. Series continues through April on second Sundays of each month.

    Admission $15 (more by contribution).

    Questions? [email protected]

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April 25, 2026

  • NEFFA - Contra Chestnuts

    April 25, 2026  11:00 am - 11:50 am

    Music by the Sugar River String Band
     
    Travel back in time and experience the dances that gave birth to modern contras.

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  • NEFFA - The Joy of Sets

    April 25, 2026  12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

    English country set dances, with music by The Scolding Chipmunks.

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May 1, 2026

  • Spring Dance Weekend - Brasstown

    May 1, 2026  7:00 pm - May 3, 2026  2:00 pm
    John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

    Callers: David Millstone and Joseph Pimentel
     
    Music by two terrific bands:
    Andromeda (Rachel Bell, Jacqueline Schwab, Susan Kevra) 
    Hijinks (Carrie Rose, Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg) 
    English country dance - great music, friendly people, beautiful location, springtime in the mountains of western North Carolina! The Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary, so there'll be a May Day parade, Morris dancing and lots more.
     
    More info at John C. Campbell Folk School

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May 2, 2026

  • Spring Dance Weekend - Brasstown

    May 1, 2026  7:00 pm - May 3, 2026  2:00 pm
    John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

    Callers: David Millstone and Joseph Pimentel
     
    Music by two terrific bands:
    Andromeda (Rachel Bell, Jacqueline Schwab, Susan Kevra) 
    Hijinks (Carrie Rose, Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg) 
    English country dance - great music, friendly people, beautiful location, springtime in the mountains of western North Carolina! The Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary, so there'll be a May Day parade, Morris dancing and lots more.
     
    More info at John C. Campbell Folk School

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May 3, 2026

  • Spring Dance Weekend - Brasstown

    May 1, 2026  7:00 pm - May 3, 2026  2:00 pm
    John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

    Callers: David Millstone and Joseph Pimentel
     
    Music by two terrific bands:
    Andromeda (Rachel Bell, Jacqueline Schwab, Susan Kevra) 
    Hijinks (Carrie Rose, Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg) 
    English country dance - great music, friendly people, beautiful location, springtime in the mountains of western North Carolina! The Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary, so there'll be a May Day parade, Morris dancing and lots more.
     
    More info at John C. Campbell Folk School

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May 8, 2026

  • Sun Assembly - Syracuse

    May 8, 2026  7:30 pm - May 9, 2026  11:00 pm

    Details will be available on the website:

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May 9, 2026

  • Sun Assembly - Syracuse

    May 8, 2026  7:30 pm - May 9, 2026  11:00 pm

    Details will be available on the website:

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May 10, 2026

  • English Country Dance - different location!

    May 10, 2026  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Seven Stars Arts Center, 5126 VT-14, Sharon, VT 05065, USA

    Tracy Hall is not available this month, so we're changing location. Seven Stars is located just one minute from Exit 2 on I-89 in Sharon.
     
    English country dancing for all; music by Carol Compton (piano, recorders, accordion) and Thal Aylward (violin). David Millstone will teach dances, a blend of old favorites (some going back to the 17th century) and more recent compositions. All dances taught, beginners heartily welcomed. 

    Admission $15 (more by contribution).

    Questions? [email protected]

    See more details