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Insane Fun Contra Dancing

Insane Fun Contra Dancing

You won't believe how much fun contra dancing can be--until you try it!

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Have Fun and Stay Fit

Have Fun and Stay Fit

Contra dancing is fun, and easier than you think! Learn the what, where, when, and how to's of contra dancing with us.

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Dancing with the G.O.D.S. Weekend

Dancing with the G.O.D.S. Weekend

Every February, we host talent and contra dancers from far and near for three days of great music and dancing.

Old-Time Dancing for All Ages

Old-Time Dancing for All Ages

Beginner-friendly contra dance and waltz events happen at least twice monthly. Check our dance calendar for details.

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Wild Asparagus Weekend

Wild Asparagus Weekend

In previous years, we danced in person to the amazing music of Wild Asparagus, and the delightful calling of George Marshall, at The Dancing Fish dance barn in Melrose at our annual WIld Asparagus Weekend. Hopefully we will be able to resume that tradition in the near future!

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Apr 17, 7:00-8:45pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Apr 17, 7:00-8:45pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Dance & Social!
MUSIC & DANCING: caller Seth Tepfer with live music by Casey Murray & Molly Tucker
Contras, ECD, waltzes, games, socializing.
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Al Rogers April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

SAVE THE DATE: May 5, 2021 (cinco de Mayo) @ 7pm

Cultural Equity Workshop
7:00 – 9:00pm (EDT)
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Al Rogers March 4, 2021March 24, 2021 Workshop, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Online Dances/Socials

1st Sundays of every month (except Jul 4, 2021); 3rd Saturdays of every month; 5th Sundays of the month when then occur (11/29/20, 1/31/21, 5/30/21, 8/29/21).

Online dances/socials are currently scheduled thru Sep 2021, or until we dance in person again.

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Al Rogers November 17, 2020March 11, 2021 Fifth Sunday, First Sunday, Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Dance & Social [Sun, Apr 4, 4:00-5:30pm]

Join us for some dancing & socializing!
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Al Rogers April 3, 2021April 6, 2021 First Sunday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Board of Directors (Steering Committee) Meeting: Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 7pm EDT

Open to the public — all are invited and welcome!
ONLINE MEETING
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Al Rogers March 21, 2021April 14, 2021 Board Meeting, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Mar 20, 7:00-8:45pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Mar 20, 7:00-8:45pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social! SETH TEPFER calling to the live music of THE COSMIC OTTERS Seth…has been calling since 1997. In that time he has called over 500 gigs and delighted dancers from 5 to 95 across

admin March 17, 2021March 21, 2021 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sun, Mar 7, 4:00-5:30pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sun, Mar 7, 4:00-5:30pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
• Contras
• Waltz & Music Interludes
• Socializing
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Al Rogers March 4, 2021March 8, 2021 Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Feb 20, 7:00-8:30pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Feb 20, 7:00-8:30pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
• Contras
• English Country Dance
• Waltzes
• Caller Seth Tepfer
• Tunes by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
• Socializing
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Al Rogers February 20, 2021February 21, 2021 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

GODS Zoom Social [Sun, Feb 7, 4:00-5:45 pm]

GODS Zoom Social [Sun, Feb 7, 4:00-5:45 pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
• Contras (Alice Raibourn)
• English Country Dances (Al)
• Show & Tell (PLEASE BRING PICS OR VIDEOS TO SHARE)
• Waltzes (Diane & Dan)
• Songs & Jazz Tunes (Pete & Tamara)

admin February 5, 2021February 7, 2021 First Sunday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sun, Jan 31, 2021, 4:00-6:00pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sun, Jan 31, 2021, 4:00-6:00pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
MUSIC & DANCING
Contras, ECD, waltz, socializing, fun!

Al Rogers January 28, 2021February 6, 2021 Fifth Sunday, Zoom No Comments Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Dance/Social [Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 7:00-8:30pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Dance/Social [Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 7:00-8:30pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
MUSIC & DANCING: caller Seth Tepfer with live music by Ben Jaber and Audrey Knuth
Contras, ECD, socializing, fun!

Al Rogers January 13, 2021January 21, 2021 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Board of Directors (Steering Committee) Meeting: Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 7pm

G.O.D.S. Board of Directors (Steering Committee) Meeting:
Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 7pm
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Al Rogers January 7, 2021January 9, 2021 Board Meeting, Zoom Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Dance/Social [Sun, Jan 3, 2021, 4-5:45pm]

G.O.D.S. Virtual Dance/Social [Sun, Jan 3, 2021, 4-5:45pm]

Let’s ring in the new year with our first online social of 2021! [Sun, Jan 3, 2021, 4-5:45pm]
MUSIC & DANCING: caller JoLaine & recorded music by Pete & Eleta
Contras, socializing, fun!

Al Rogers January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 First Sunday, Zoom Read more
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