BCD 2025 Dance Programs

Friday, January 3, 2025 

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano) & The Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. The Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A) (Video link)
    2. Portsmouth (2/2, G) (Video link)
    3. Chestnut, 3 cpl set (2/2, Am) (Video link)
    4. Duke of Kent’s Waltz (3/4, G) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Jack’s Maggot (2/2, D) (Video link)
    2. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D) (Video link)
    3. Enfield Wash (6/8, G) (Video link)

Friday, January 17, 2025 

Teachers: Val Medve (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano) & The Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. The Collier’s Daughter (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
    2. Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb) (Video link)
    3. Dunrobin Castle, 3 cpl set (2/2, Am) (Video link)
    4. An Early Frost (3/4, G) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Well Done Jack (2/4, A) (Video link)
    2. A Trip to Tunbridge, 3 cpl set (2/4, Em) (Video link)
    3. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)
    4. Sunlight Through Draperies (3/4, D) (Video link)
    5. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am) (Video link)

Friday, February 7, 2025 

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Childgrove (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Moonflower (3/4, G/D) (Video link)
    3. Leslie’s Valentine (6/8, G) (Video link)
    4. Alice (3/4, A) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Faithless Nancy Dawson (4/4, D) (Video link)
    2. Epping Forest, 3cpl set (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    3. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
    4. Elizabeth’s Fancy (3/4, D) No video
    5. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C) (Video link)

Friday, February 21, 2025 

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano). Peter Macfarlane (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder)

    1. The Ragg (6/8, D) (Video link)
    2. Henry’s Other Hornpipe (3/2, Dm) (Video link)
    3. Love and a Bottle, 3 cpl set (6/8, Gm) (Video link)

      4. OR The Physical Snob, 3 cpl set (9/8, F) (Video link)

    4. Alex and Charles (3/4, F) (Video link)
    5. Fenterlarick (4/4, C) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. A Trip to Paris (2/4, Am) (Video link)
    2. A Shropshire Lass, 3cpl set (2/2, D) (Video link)
    3. Bob’s Boomerang (6/8, G) (Video link)
    4. The Prince of Westborough (3/4, Em) (Video link)
    5. The Comical Fellow (6/8, D) (Video link)

March 7, 2025 

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin)

    1. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    2. Ore Boggy (2/2, C/Am) (Video link, dance starts at 8:23)
    3. Barham Down(3/2, D – Daisy Black reconstruction) (Video link)
    4. Sir Watkins’ Jig, 3 cpl set (6/8, G) (Video link)
    5. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Mount Hills (2/2, D) (Video link)
    2. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
    3. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
    4. A Trip to Provence (3/4, F) (Video link)
    5. The Haymakers (2/2, Am) (Video link)

March 21, 2025 – Tropical Dance Party

Teacher: Martha Kent
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder)

    1. Cockle Shells (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Minnows (6/8, D) (Video link)
    3. Bonny Cuckoo, 4 cpl set (3/4, D) (Video link)
    4. Sun Assembly (2/4, A) (Video link)
    5. Dr. Who (6/8, Cm) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Jamaica (2/2, F) (Video link)
    2. Kneeland Romp, 3 cpl set (2/4, G) (Video link)
    3. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G) (Video link)
    4. Sapphire Sea (2/2, F) (Video link)
    5. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)

April 4, 2025

Teacher: Barrett Grimm
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin) Ana Ruesink (viola), Will Patton (mandolin)

    1. I Care Not For These Ladies, circle mixer (6/8, C) (Video link)
    2. Lambs on Green Hill (3/4, G) (Video link)
    3. Highland Lilt (4/4, Am) (Video link)
    4. Key to the Belfry, 3c version of Key to the Cellar (3/2, Em) (Video link for Key to the Cellar)
    5. General Grooviness of the Universe (2/2, D) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C) (Video link)
    2. The Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb) (Video link)
    3. Duke of Kent’s Waltz (3/4, G) (Video link)
    4. Barbarini’s Tambourine (2/4, D) (Video link)

April 18, 2025

Guest Teacher: Margaret Bary (from NYC)
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder)

    1. Nampwich Fair (6/8, D) (Video link)
    2. Childgrove (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    3. Atossa’s Gift (3/4, Eb) (Video link)
    4. Hyde Park, 4 cpl square (6/8, C) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Sweet Potato Pie (6/8, C) (Video link)
    2. Jane’s Waltz (3/4, Dm) (Video link)
    3. Anna Turns Five (2/2, F), 5 cpl mixer (Video link)
    4. Well Done Jack (2/2, A) (Video link)

May 16, 2025

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano)
Dances that will be done at our Across the Lake (ATL) weekend are noted ATL-F for Friday night and ATL-S for Saturday night

    1. Christina (2/2, F) (Video link)
    2. ATL-F – Mrs. Savage’s Whim (3/2, Bm) (Video link)
    3. ATL-F – Money Musk, triple minor (4/4, A) (Video link)
    4. ATL-F – Champagne (2/4, E) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. ATL-S – Bar a Bar (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    2. ATL-F – The Physical Snob, 3 cpl set (9/8, F) (Video link)
    3. ATL-F – Rafe’s Waltz (3/4, Gm) (Video link)
    4. ATL-S – Joyful Jane (2/2, D) (Video link)

May 30, 2025

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar; Susan Reid – violin; Linda Young – harp)
Dances that will be done at our Across the Lake (ATL) weekend are noted ATL-F for Friday night and ATL-S for Saturday night

    1. Boldwood (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    2. ATL-F – Knives and Forks (3/2, G) (Video link)
    3. ATL-S – The Merry Andrew, 3 cpl set (2/2, Am) (Video link)
    4. Fine Companions Waltz (3/4, D) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. ATL-S – The Spring (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
    2. ATL-F – The Archer (4/4, G) (Video link)
    3. ATL-S – A Trip to Provence (3/4, F) (Video link)

June 27, 2025 – Summer Class (#1 of 5)

Teachers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Martha Kent (second half)
Music: Recordings

    1. Newcastle Circle
    2. Money in Both Pockets
    3. Take a Dance

*** BREAK ***

    1. Geud Man of Ballangigh
    2. Freeford Gardens
    3. Alice

July 3, 2025 – Summer Class (#2 of 5)

Teacher: Barrett Grimm
Music: Recordings

    1. Take a Dance
    2. Trip to Worcester

*** BREAK ***

    1. Gene’s Tambourine
    2. Anniversary Dance
    3. Farmer’s Joy
    4. Northdown Waltz

July 11, 2025 – Summer Class (#3 of 5)

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Music: Recordings

    1. Mendocino Redwood
    2. Duke of Kent’s Waltz, 4 cpl set
    3. Corelli’s Maggot

*** BREAK ***

    1. Indian Queen
    2. Hole in the Wall
    3. Old Wife Behind the Fire
    4. Farmer’s Joy

July 18, 2025 – Summer Class (#4 of 5 – Austen Theme)

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half)
Music: Recordings

    1. Knole Park
    2. Well Hall
    3. Jack’s Maggot

*** BREAK ***

    1. A “Taste” of La Boulangere
    2. The Comical Fellow
    3. Leah’s Waltz, 3 cpl
    4. Money in Both Pockets
    5. Freeford Gardens

July 25, 2025 – Summer Class (#5 of 5)

Teachers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Martha Kent (second half)
Music: Recordings

    1. Wooden Shoes
    2. Portsmouth
    3. Auretti’s Dutch Skipper
    4. Gavin’s Fancy

*** BREAK ***

    1. Sir Watkin’s Jig, 3 cpl
    2. Emma’s Commencement
    3. Yellow Stockings
    4. Tythe Pig
    5. Sellengers Round

Friday, September 5, 2025 

Teachers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Val Medve (second half)
Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) & Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar; Susan Reid – violin; Linda Young – harp)

    1. Wooden Shoes (2/2, C) (Video link)
    2. The Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb) (Video link)
    3. Trip to Tunbridge, 3 cpl set (2/2, Em) (Video link)
    4. Trip to Worcester (3/4, D) (Video link)
    5. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Enfield Wash (6/8, G) (Video link)
    2. Act with Agility (2/2, Em) (Video link)
    3. Chatham Harbor, 4 cpl set (4/4, C w/tune January Girl) No video
    4. My Lady of the Lake (3/4, Em) (Video link)

Friday, September 19, 2025 – “Talk Like a Pirate Day” 

Teachers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Martha Kent (second half)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin)

    1. Cockle Shells (4/4, F) (Video link)
    2. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D) (Video link)
    3. Upon a Summer’s Day, 3 cpl set (6/8, Fm) (Video link)
    4. Lambs on Green Hill (3/4, G) (Video link)
    5. Auretti’s Dutch Skipper (6/8, Bb) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Dr. Who (6/8, Cm) (Video link)
    2. Knives and Forks (3/2, G) (Video link)
    3. Minnows (6/8, Am) (Video link)
    4. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G) (Video link)
    5. Dancing Across the Atlantic (6/8, Am/A) (Video link)

Friday, October 3, 2025 – AT ELLEY-LONG MUSIC CENTER IN COLCHESTER, VT

Teacher: Martha Kent
Musicians: Elizabeth Anderson (violin), McKinley James (cello), Aaron Marcus (piano)

    1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
    2. Indian Summer (3/4, Am) (Video link)
    3. Huntsman’s Dream (2/2, G) No video
    4. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
    5. Elverton Grove (4/4, A) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Boldwood (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    2. The Irish Howle (4/4, G) (Video link)
    3. A Dance for Mars, 3 cpl set (6/8, G/Em) (Video link)
    4. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm) (Video link)
    5. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F) (Video link)

Friday, October 17, 2025

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half), Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. Tambourine Dance (2/2, G) (Video link)
    2. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
    3. Bellamira (2/2, Gm) (Video link)
    4. Andromeda (3/4, F) (Video link)
    5. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Geud Man of Ballangigh (6/8, A) (Video link)
    2. Autumn Gifts (9/8, Em) (Video link)
    3. Heartsease, 2 cpl set (6/8, Gm) (Video link)
    4. Alex and Charles (3/4, F) (Video link) OR
      Northdown Waltz (3/4, Bb) (Video link)
    5. Highland Farewell (4/4, Am) (Video link)

Friday, October 31, 2025 – HALLOWEEN PARTY

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Laura Markowitz (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, D) (Video link)
    2. Elverton Grove (4/4, A) (Video link)
    3. Dr. Bending’s Serpent, 3 cpl set (6/8, Am) (Video link)
    4. From Among Dragons (3/4, G) (Video link)
    5. Mad Moll (9/8, Am) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Blythe Company, triple minor (6/8, Am) (Video link)
    2. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
    3. The Bishop, 3 cpl set – so will be different at end from video which shows a triple minor set (2/2, A) (Video link)
    4. An Early Frost (3/4, G) (Video link)
    5. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm) (Video link) OR Wizard’s Walk (2/2, Em) (Video link)