English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-04-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder).
Guest Caller: Margaret Bary from NYC.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Colchester, VT
2025-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Peter Macfarlane (violin) & Aaron Marcus (piano).
Callers: Martha Kent (first half) & Val Medve (second half).
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar; Susan Reid – violin; Linda Young – harp).
Callers: Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half).
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

Across the Lake ECD Weekend - Colchester, VT (near Burlington)
2025-06-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Welcome Dance for all. Advance registration required. Registration opened mid-February 2024 and closed/filled April/May 2025; click on “Across the Lake” at top of website page for info.
Caller: Joseph Pimentel
Band: Bare Necessities
Sound: Dereck Kalish

Across the Lake ECD Weekend - Colchester, VT (near Burlington)
2025-06-14 13:00 - 23:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Advance registration required. Registration opened mid-February 2024 and closed/filled April/May 2025; click on “Across the Lake” at top of website page for info.
Caller: Joseph Pimentel
Band: Bare Necessities
Sound: Dereck Kalish
1pm to 2:50pm – Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers. $25.
3pm to 4:30pm – Review Session (featuring the more complex dances on the evening program). Free/no charge when you register for other ATL sessions. We strongly recommend that you attend this session if you’re attending the evening Gala — we’re all a little rusty after the pause in dancing due to the pandemic!
5pm – Supper on your own.
8pm to 11pm – Dress-up Gala for All. $40.

Beginner-friendly Class (Drop-in) - Richmond VT
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Barrett Grimm and Martha Kent teach English country dancing with non-gendered language. Recorded music. Pay at the door and come to as many or as few classes as you’d like. Dates: Fri. 6/27, Thurs. 7/3, Fri. 7/11, Fri. 7/18, Fri. 7/25.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly. Attend with or without a partner; we’ll
change partners throughout the evening. Dress comfortably. Bring clean, smooth-soled, flat-heeled shoes
(avoid sneakers, mules/slides, flip-flops).

Beginner-friendly Class (Drop-in) - Richmond, VT
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-09-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Val Medve (second half).
Band: Will Patton (mandolin) & Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).
Basics/review session 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT - "Talk Like a Pirate" Day
2025-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm & Martha Kent.
Band: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), probably Aaron Marcus (piano).
Basics/review session 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.
Pirate attire admired but not required.

English Country Dance - Colchester, VT
2025-10-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
We’re dancing tonight at Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, VT (not our usual location).
Caller: Martha Kent
Band: Elizabeth Anderson (violin), McKinley James (cello), Aaron Marcus (piano).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm & Martha Kent.
Band: Carol Compton (piano), Jane Kittredge (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - HALLOWEEN PARTY - Richmond, VT
2025-10-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Caller: Val Medve.
Band: Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder), Ana Ruesink (viola).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.
Halloween costumes admired, but not required.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-11-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Caller: Adina Gordon
Band: Aaron Marcus (piano), Peter Macfarlane (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder), Will Patton (mandolin).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm and Martha Kent.
Band: Will Patton (mandolin) & Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - JANE AUSTEN PARTY - Colchester, VT
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
We’re dancing tonight at Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, VT (not our usual location).
Callers: Barrett Grimm and Val Medve.
Band: Grace Hendrickson-Jones (flute), Aaron Marcus (piano), Cecily Mills (cello).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.
Dressy attire or period costume admired, but not required.

CANCELLED English Country Dance - HOLIDAY PARTY - Richmond, VT
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS, OUR DEC. 19, 2025 DANCE IS CANCELLED.
Caller: Imogen Mills (from southern Vermont)
Band: Amy Englesberg (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.
Festive attire admired, but not required. Pop-up holiday bazaar with local artists.

English Country Dance Holiday Party - ESSEX JUNCTION, VT
2026-01-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
We’re dancing tonight at Holy Family Parish Hall in Essex Junction (not our usual location).
Caller: Val Medve.
Band: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.
Celebrating the New Year! Dressy attire or period costume admired, but not required.

English Country Dance - ESSEX JUNCTION, VT
2026-01-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
We’re dancing tonight at Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St., Essex Junction (not our usual location).
Caller: Adina Gordon.
Band: Aaron Marcus (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm (first half) & Martha Kent (second half).
Band: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Guest Caller: Imogen Mills (from Brattleboro).
Band: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Guest Caller: Margaret Bary (from NYC).
Band: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm & Martha Kent.
Band: Carol Compton (piano), Susan Reid (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder), Linda Young (harp).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-04-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm and Martha Kent.
Band: Amy Englesberg (piano), Joanne Garton (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Callers: Barrett Grimm and Val Medve.
Band: Thal Aylward (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Dono Schabner (guitar).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Caller: Val Medve.
Band: Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Milo Pierick (violin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2026-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
Caller: Adina Gordon.
Band: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder).
Basics/review at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music starts 7pm.

Across the Lake ECD Weekend - Colchester, VT
2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Registration in advance is required. Registration opens in mid-February 2026.
Welcome Dance.
Caller: Tom Roby
Band: Karen Axelrod (piano), Rachel Bell (accordion), Naomi Morse (violin).
