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Videos of dances listed in Balls and special event programs. These listings are posted in collaboration with event hosts as a general aid to those interested in becoming familiar with the dances 

Across the Lake 2024

Link to event information
David Millstone & Bare Necessities
Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College
223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, Vermont (near Burlington)
June 14 & 15, 2024
The dances as called at Across the Lake may be different from the videos. These videos will give you a feel for the event's dance programs; they are not posted to be studied and/or memorized, All dances at Across the Lake will be taught and walked through by the caller, then prompted to the music.

Important note: These video links should be used for reference only, not for instruction or for style. They are not a substitute for learning the dance from trusted local or regional callers, in person. Some videos are inspiring, but some include errors, or exhibit poor style or execution. Videos with manifest errors or adaptations for demonstration have not been included.

Friday night dances will be selected from this list.

Bath Carnival
Boldwood (no video available)
Come With Voices Singing
Elverton Grove (no video of this interpretation)
Gene's Tambourine (no video available)
Hop Ground
Interruptions
Kelsterne Gardens
Michael & All Angels
Orleans Baffled
Room for Ramblers
Sally in our Alley
Ties of Love
Trip To Paris
Upper Valley Waltz
Wakefield Hunt
We Meet Again

Saturday Afternoon Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers: "The Joy of Sets" -- All Set Dances
The following dances ``may be done''.

Bloomsbury Market
Beautious Grove
Dolphins in the Sound
Gigue for Genny
Love's Triumph
Mrs. Hill's Dance
Quite Carried Away
Trip to Komodo
Zither Man


Saturday Night Gala for All
The dances will be selected from this list.

Autumn in Amherst
Delia
Irish Howle
Jovial Beggars
Master Barton's Arrival
Mendocino Redwood
Morgan Megan: (no video)
A New Leaf
Noisette
Orange Nan
Prince of Westborough
Red and All Red
Revelations
Take a Dance
Trip To Kilburn
Vermont Friends
Well Done Jack
Well Hall

Past Events

Across the Lake 2023

Link to event information
Scott Higgs & Bare Necessities
Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College
Ethan Allen Lane, Colchester, Vermont (near Burlington)
June 9 & 10, 2023
The dances as called at Across the Lake may be different from the videos. These videos will give you a feel for the event's dance programs; they are not posted to be studied and/or memorized, All dances at Across the Lake will be taught and walked through by the caller, then prompted to the music.

Important note: These video links should be used for reference only, not for instruction or for style. They are not a substitute for learning the dance from trusted local or regional callers, in person. Some videos are inspiring, but some include errors, or exhibit poor style or execution. Videos with manifest errors or adaptations for demonstration have not been included.

Friday Night Welcome Dance for All

Christina
Minor Spaniard
Tanya Turns Five O
Mr Isaac's Maggot
Black Heath
Dr. Bending's Serpent (3c set)
Alice
Softly Good Tummas

While we are together
Astonished Archaeologist (3c set)
Knives And Forkes
Dancing Wife
La Gavre
Turning By Threes (3c circle)
Old Wife Behind the Fire

Saturday Afternoon Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers
The following dances ``may be done''.

All the Rage
As You Like It
Barham Down
Cobbler's Hornpipe (3c set)
Dunant House Waltz (3c set)
Dusty Miller (3c set)
Eggshell Whimsy (3c set)
Embrace the Dark (3c set)
Godwin's Humors
Gold for the Mahieus (3c set)
Jacob Hall's Jig
Movement Afoot
Mr Roodman's Fancy (3c set)
News From Tripoli
Pursuit
Treasure of the Big Woods


Saturday Night Gala for All
Childgrove
Jig for Joanna
Fair And Softly
Pluck me a Fig
Peace Be With You
After Dinner Maggot
Wa is Me
Well Donne

Jack's Maggot
Potter's Wheel
Bel Canto
Easter Morn
Fandango (3c set)
Candles in the Dark
Jack's Health


2020 Elm City Assembly - New Haven's English Dance Ball

January 25, 2020
Caller: Margaret Bary
Band: Chip Prince, Marnen Laibow-Koser, and Dominique Gagné
Click on the title to access video for each of the 20 dances in the program

An Early Frost
Barbarini's Tambourine
Bloomsbury Market
Dancing Across the Atlantic
Key to the Cellar
Lilli Burlero
Margaret's Waltz
Mary K
Mendocino Redwood
Michael and All Angels
Phoenix Rejuvenated
Potter's Wheel
Round About Our Coal Fire
Saint Margaret's Hill
Scotch Cap
Shrewsbury Lasses
Softly Good Tummas
Sun Assembly
Wa Is Me, What Mun I Do
Wibsey Roundabout

The 2020 Binghamton Ball

Saturday, April 4 at the beautiful Victorian Phelps Mansion Museum. Caller: Susan Kevra Band: Karen Axelrod on piano, Rachel Bell on accordion and Eric Martin on violin and viola Click on the title to access video for each of the dances in the program
Turning by Threes
Monterey Ploughman
Bar a Bar
Hambleton’s Round O
Beach Spring
Saint Margaret’s Hill
Shrewsbury Lasses
Alex and Charles
Love Always
We Meet Again
Sun Assembly
Autumn in Amherst
Peridot Ring
Little Red Pousette

note: One new dance - Bramble Road by Susan Kevra - is still in the works and will be included when available


The Predominantly Playford Ball; Germantown Country Dancers

Date: Saturday December 7, 2019
Location: St. Thomas Malankara Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Musicians: Bare Necessities
to register contact www.germantowncountrydancers.org/playford_ball.php

Click on a title to access a video for each of the 19 dances in the program

After Dinner Maggot
Alice
Bury Fair (3 cpl set)
Costumer's Delight
EasterThursday
Goose & Gridiron
Helena
Homecoming
Jack's Maggot
Jovial Beggars
Laurelhearst
Mad Robin
Old Wife Behind the Fire
Pluck Me a Fig
Queen's Jig
Somerset Square
Sun Assembly
True Kit
Winifred's Knot




The Whately Ball

Saturday, June 22, 2019 Caller: Val Medve Band: Gotham Carnival (Dominique Gagne-flute, Julia Hartman-violin, Jean Monroe-piano)>Link to event information

video links to 17 of the 18 dances
Benjamin's Birth Day..(dance starts at 7:11)
De’il Take the Warr
Dublin Bay
Eastbourne Rover, 3c
Elizabeth
First String 2c
First String, Does not start at beginning of dance, but chorus (B1 & B2) is very clear
Flora and Phaon
Freeford Gardens
Freeford Gardens(2)
Jack’s Health
Jaque Latin
John Tallis's Canon
note: After first star, set and turn single, rather than fall back and move forward
Key to the Cellar, triple minor
Mrs. Hills Dance, 3c
Sapphire Sea
St. John’s Meeting House
Sunlight Through Draperies
The Sword Dance, or Strum
Welcome Home - no video available


Across the Lake 2019

Link to event information
Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College
Ethan Allen Lane, Colchester, Vermont (near Burlington)
June 7-9, 2019
video links for 34 of 36 dances
The dances as called at Across the Lake may be different from the videos. These videos will give you a feel for the event's dance programs; they are not posted to be studied and/or memorized, All dances at Across the Lake will be taught and walked through by the caller, then prompted to the music.

Important note from the caller: These video links should be used for reference only, not for instruction or for style. They are not a substitute for learning the dance from trusted local or regional callers, in person. Some videos are inspiring, but some include errors, or exhibit poor style or execution. Videos with manifest errors or adaptations for demonstration have not been included.

FRIDAY NIGHT WELCOME DANCE FOR ALL
Joanna Reiner & Bare Necessities
Mulberry Garden
Fenterlarick
Far Away
The Gentleman's Delight
Trip To Tunbridge
Flora and Phaon
Impertinence
Lilliburlero

*** BREAK ***
Leslie's Valentine
Candles in the Dark
Jaque Lati
Saint Margaret's Hill
Apley House
Foxfire
Barbarini's Tambourine

SAT. AFTERNOON CHALLENGING WORKSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS

ast Joanna Reiner & Bare Necessities
Videos not currently available

SATURDAY NIGHT DRESS-UP GALA FOR ALL Joanna Reiner & Bare Necessities Farmer's Joy
The Dancing Wife
The Old Mill
Bellamira
Apollo's Hunt
Mr Lane's Maggot
Elizabeth
Old Wife Behind the Fire

*** BREAK ***
The Punch Bowl (no suitable video)
Corelli's Maggot
Plum Thursday
Ashford Anniversary
Stepping Stones
Autumn in Amherst
The Homecoming

SUNDAY FAREWELL DANCE FOR ALL
Joanna Reiner & Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola), Jonathan Werk (oboe)
The Minor Spaniard
Freeford Gardens
An Early Frost
Sweet Cream
Vangaland (no video)
Trip to Provence
Hambletons Round O
Sapphire Sea

The Reel Nutmeg Ball

Link to event information
Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main Street. Wehersfield, CT. Saturday, May 11, 2019 7:45 - 11:15 pm; Afternoon Walk-through 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Prompting by Martha Griffin. Music: in the afternoon- Spare parts: Bill Matthieson, Liz Stell & Eric Buddington. in the evening: Mary Lee, Daniel Beerbohnm & Jacqueline Schwab
video links to 17 of the 18 dances
The Archbishop
Barbarini's Tambourine
Bellamira
Bonny Grey-ey’d Morn
Candles in the Dark
Eastbourne Rover
The Emperor of the Moon
Fairless Nancy Dawson
The Homecoming
Honeysuckle Cottage
Jack's Maggot
A Merry Conceit (no video)
Miles of Smiles
Phoenix Rejuvinated
Songs of the Harpist
Tango in Paris
Turning by Threes
We Meet Again


Binghamton Ball

2019 Registration Form Now Available. Link to event information to download and print a Binghamton Ball 2019 registration form.


April 6, 2019
Phelps Mansion, 191 Court St. Binghamton, NY
Caller: Val Medve
Band: Gotham Carnival (Dominique Gagne - flute, Julia Hartman - violin, Jean Monroe - piano)
video links for 12 of the 15 dances

1. Mile of Smiles
2. Hole in the Wall
3. Woodland Chase, 3c
4. Long Odds
5. Susitna, square No video available
6. Fair & Softly
7. Dr. Vincent's Delight, 3c MIXER, NOTE: second time through dance, the progression is more clear (top 2 gents change places as in Lilliburlero; bottom 2 ladies change places as in Lilliburlero)
8. Sapphire Sea
9. Cadger's Other Caper
NOTE This video shows dance pattern well; tempo will be much faster. This video is Cadger's Caper (tune AABB); we'll do Cadger's Other Caper (tune AAB) -- the B part will be shown/taught in practice sessions and on-site.

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10. Mrs. Hill's Dance, 3c
11. From Among Dragons, No video available.
12. Prince William, 3C
13. The Sword Dance, or Strum, No video available.
14.Moonflower NOTE: At the beginning for the gents, we'll follow the choreographer's most recent instructions (differs from video); Gents set L & R then turn single L, then all circle right once around.
15. Haymakers
(15a)For more realistic tempo (though still a bit too fast)
NOTE: Here are instructions for beginning (not clear in videos)-- First corners: 8 counts to cast L around nbr and into each other's place, 4 counts to L-hand turn halfway, 4 counts to fall back into original place. Then second corners: 8 counts to cast R around nbr and into each other's place, 4 counts to R-hand turn, 4 counts to fall back into original place.


Playford Ball Country Dance*New York Link to event information


Saturday, April 6, 2019 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Good Shepherd-Fair Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th ST (near Lincoln Center) New York City Master and Mistress of Ceremony: Tom Amassé & Elizabeth Freedman. Afternoon Walk-through 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Music by Daniel Beerbohn, woodwinds, Barbara Greenberg, violin, Naomi Morse, violin, Chip Prince, piano
video links to all 21 dances
Barbarini's Tambourine
Bellamira
Bluebonnets
Dick’s Maggot
Fenterlarick
Foxfire
The Installation
Kelsterne Gardens
The King’s Maggot
Margaret’s Waltz
Mary K
Noisette
Patrick’s Waltz
The Pursuit
Queen of Sheba
Rosemond's Pond
Songs of the Harpist
Sun Assembly
Terpsicourant
Well Hall



The 40th Brattleboro Playford Ball 2018

Link to event information
Oak Grove School, Brattleboro, VT. Saturday, November 17, 2018. 7:30 - 11:30 pm; Afternoon Walk-through 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Callers Robin Hayden & Danial Popwich. Music by Karen Axelron - Eric Martin - Anna Patton
video links for 17 of the 19 dances

Belle of Amherst (no video)
Cross My Heart
Easter Thursday
Hambleton’s Round O
The Homecoming
Hudson Barn
Jack''s Health
Maiden Lane
Mile of Smiles
Mr.Beveridge's Maggot (performance)
Mr.Ganiford's Maggot
Murial's Measure
Old Wife Behind the Fire
The Rag
Sellenger's Round
Step Stately
Saint Margaret's Hill
Volpony (no video of this reconstruction)
Whirligig



Across The Lake 2018

Link to event information
Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael's College
223 Ethan Allen Lane, Colchester, Vermont (near Burlington)
June 8-10, 2018
video links for 36 of 47 dances


    The dances as called at Across the Lake may be different from the videos. These videos will give you a feel for the event's dance programs; they are not posted to be studied and/or memorized, All dances at Across the Lake will be taught and walked through by the caller, then prompted to the music.

    Important note from the callers: These video links should be used for reference only, not for instruction or for style. They are not a substitute for learning the dance from trusted local or regional callers, in person. Some videos are inspiring, but some include errors, or exhibit poor style or execution. Videos with manifest errors or adaptations for demonstration have not been included. <

FRIDAY​ NIGHT WELCOME DANCE FOR ALL
Bare Necessities & Mary Jones (first half)
Graham Christian (second half)

Domino 5
The Eastbourne Rover
Enfield Wash
Excuse Me
Flora & Phaon
King’s Maggot
Gene’s Tambourine (no video)
The Jovial Beggars
Moonflower
The Ragg
Short & the Tall (no video)
Spanish Jigg
St. Katherine’s (no video)
Trip to Provence

In reserve (Friday night or Saturday night): Maid’s Last Wish, Two Cousins, Wakefield Hunt, Red House, Angels Unawares, Alterations, Wooden Shoes

SAT. AFTERNOON CHALLENGING WORKSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS
Bare Necessities & Graham Christian

Another Nancy’s Fancy  (no video)
Catch If You Can  (no video)
Severn Bore
Star of Kintra (no video)
Braye’s Maggot
Lady Pentweazle’s Maggot (no video)
Star` Young Damon’s Flight  (no video)
The Lover’s Luck
Brief Encounter  (no video)
Measured Obsession
Rays of Sunshine, Pearls of Wisdom  No video
Fenterlarick

In reserve: Walton Abbey, Slof Galliard, Love & A Bottle, Volpony, News From Tripoly,
Pall Mall, A Conceal’d Health, Barbarini’s Tambourine, Indian Summer (as a no-prompt or no-walk), Shandy Hall


SATURDAY NIGHT DRESS-UP GALA FOR ALL
Bare Necessities & Mary Jones (first half),
Graham Christian (second half)

Astoria Lass
Banish Misfortune
Candles in the Dark
The Cotery
Delia: (no video)
Fop’s Fancy
The Happily Married Man
Key to the Cellar
Land of Mist and Wonder
Orange Nan
Phoenix Rejuvenated
Ransom Note
The Salutation
Sir Watkin’s Jigg

In reserve (Friday night or Saturday night): Maid’s Last Wish, Two Cousins, Wakefield Hunt, Red House, Angels Unawares, Alterations, Wooden Shoes


SUNDAY FAREWELL DANCE FOR ALL
The Shepherds & Mary Jones

Atossa’s Gift
Come Let’s Be Merry (as a general guide only)
Hambleton’s Round O
Mad Robin
The Midnight Ramble
Mile of Smiles
Mount Hills

In reserve: Kelsterne Gardens, Ashford Anniversary

The 2018 Whately Ball 

Ball information

Hayedenville Rd and Masterson Rd, Whately, MA
Saturday June 23, 2018  7:00 - 11:00 pm (Afternoon practice session 2:00- 4:00)
Video links for 16 of 19 dances (videos subject to change),

 

The Reel Nutmeg Ball 

2018 Ball Flyer
Keeney Memorial Cultural Center,200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT
Saturday May 12, 2017
Video links for 18 of 18 dances (videos subject to change),


2018 Binghampton Ball and Sunday Brunch 

2018 Ball Flyer
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Saturday, April 14 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 2 pm
Video links for 13 of 15 dances (videos subject to change),


Germantown Country Dancers 2017 Predominantly Playford Ball 

Ball info
Saint Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church 1009 Unruh Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Saturday December 2, 2017
Video links for 20 of 20 dances