Dance With Us!

This Saturday dance to live strains of Country Dance music. Our community dance focuses on the older English dances — as fun to do today as they were in the 1600s. This is the last dance before we take a summer break so don't miss it!

Upcoming Contradance Events

Saturday, June 18, 7-10 PM

Contradance — Melrose Dances for the Community

Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., Melrose, MA

Across from the Library

Suggested Donation $6

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On the third Saturdays of each month we hold English Country Dances in the Melrose UU Church — all dances taught, newcomers and sit-in musicians welcome, no partners necessary! Contras, Squares, and Couples Dances are usually included.

English Country dances were brought from Europe by the settlers in the 17th century and have been danced here ever since. Cammy Kaynor (violin/recorder) leads the band and teaches the dances with the aid of Lia Kaynor (assistant dancing master). Eli Kaynor (cello) may join us this time (if he isn’t working). Sit ins and newcomers welcomed.

Upcoming Melrose Community Dances: TBA

Saturday, July 9, 7:30–11 PM

34th Annual Fourgone Conclusions Anniversary Contra Dance!

Munson Library, 1046 South East Street, Amherst, MA

Suggested Donation $8

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The Fourgone Conclusions have provided a fun mix of contradances for over thirty years. The essence of this New England tradition is embodied in this band that contains 3 generations, tremendous gusto, and a penchant for spontaneity.

Other News

Morris Dancing

The Commonwealth Morris Men are dancing this summer. Check online for details: commonwealthmorris.com or facebook.
View sample videos of some of the dancing: video 1, video 2, video 3.

Weatherbarrow

Amherst, Massachusetts Cammy's family homestead being sold (gorgeous pix)

Carrie for Melrose!

Carrie is a member of the Melrose School Committee. Visit her website and Facebook link.