Across the Lake Weekend - Colchester, VT (near Burlington)
2024-06-15 13:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Advance registration required. Registration opens mid-February 2024; click on “Across the Lake” at top of page for info.
Caller: David Millstone
Band: Bare Necessities
Sound: Dereck Kalish
1pm to 2:50pm – Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers. Cost TBA (approx. $35).
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. Cost TBA (approx. $40).
COVID precautions (including masking guidelines) to be determined in mid-February 2024, but may be adjusted as the weekend approaches.

English Country Dance - INDOORS Richmond, VT
2024-06-30 15:30 - 18:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
LOCATION CHANGE: Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT. Due to expected bad/rainy weather.
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), Will Patton (mandolin).
Callers – Val Medve (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half).
Basics/review session at 3:30pm. Dancing to live music 4pm to 6pm.
We dance in a roofed, open-sided pavilion with a concrete floor. BYO water (no water source on-site) and snacks. Portalets in parking lot (5 minute walk from pavilion).
On-site, you’ll read a hardcopy waiver and sign-in to indicate that you’ve read the waiver and agree.
Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic!
Masks are optional. If you are not feeling well or experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please stay home and dance with us another day. COVID vaccination (1 shot J&J or 2 shots Pfizer or 2 shots Moderna AND at least one booster highly recommended.

English Country Dance - OUTDOORS, Jericho, VT
2024-07-21 15:30 - 18:00 | Mills Riverside Park, 338 VT-15, Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Musicians: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young (harp).
Callers – Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half).
Basics/review session at 3:30pm. Dancing to live music 4pm to 6pm.
We dance in a roofed, open-sided pavilion with a concrete floor. BYO water (no water source on-site) and snacks. Portalets in parking lot (5 minute walk from pavilion).
On-site, you’ll read a hardcopy waiver and sign-in to indicate that you’ve read the waiver and agree.
Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic!
Masks are optional. If you are not feeling well or experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please stay home and dance with us another day. COVID vaccination (1 shot J&J or 2 shots Pfizer or 2 shots Moderna AND at least one booster highly recommended.

English Country Dance - OUTDOORS, Jericho, VT
2024-08-25 15:30 - 18:00 | Mills Riverside Park, 338 VT-15, Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Musicians: Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), Will Patton (mandolin).
Caller – Val Medve.
Basics/review session at 3:30pm. Dancing to live music 4pm to 6pm.
We dance in a roofed, open-sided pavilion with a concrete floor. BYO water (no water source on-site) and snacks. Portalets in parking lot (5 minute walk from pavilion).
On-site, you’ll read a hardcopy waiver and sign-in to indicate that you’ve read the waiver and agree.
Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic!
Masks are optional. If you are not feeling well or experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please stay home and dance with us another day. COVID vaccination (1 shot J&J or 2 shots Pfizer or 2 shots Moderna AND at least one booster highly recommended.

English Country Dance - OUTDOORS, Jericho, VT
2024-09-08 15:30 - 18:00 | Mills Riverside Park, 338 VT-15, Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Musicians: Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp).
Callers – Martha Kent (first half) & Barrett Grimm (second half).
Basics/review session at 3:30pm. Dancing to live music 4pm to 6pm.
We dance in a roofed, open-sided pavilion with a concrete floor. BYO water (no water source on-site) and snacks. Portalets in parking lot (5 minute walk from pavilion).
On-site, you’ll read a hardcopy waiver and sign-in to indicate that you’ve read the waiver and agree.
Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic!
Masks are optional. If you are not feeling well or experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please stay home and dance with us another day. COVID vaccination (1 shot J&J or 2 shots Pfizer or 2 shots Moderna AND at least one booster highly recommended.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-09-20 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: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), Friend.
Callers: Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-10-04 18:30 - 19:00 | 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 & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-10-18 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: Susan Reid (violin), Dono Schabner (guitar), Linda Young (harp).
Callers: Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-11-01 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: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin.
Callers: Martha Kent & Val Medve.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-11-15 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: Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder), Will Patton (mandolin).
Callers: Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance & Holiday Party - Colchester, VT (different location from usual)
2024-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Celebrate the holidays with a pop-up arts/crafts bazaar, ugly sweater contest, festive attire, maybe potluck snacks.
First half hour is basics/review – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Carol Compton (piano, accordion, recorder), Amy Englesberg (piano, accordion), Peter Macfarlane (violin).
Callers: Val Medve & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2024-12-20 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: Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin), Linda Young (harp).
Caller: Val Medve.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-01-03 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: Aaron Marcus (piano) & Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).
Caller: Val Medve.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-01-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Aaron Marcus (piano) & Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).
Callers: Val Medve & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-02-07 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 & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
It’s our annual Tropical Dance Party! You’re invited (but not required) to sport Aloha shirts and bright colors. We’ll decorate the hall and serve potluck finger food snacks at the break. Who knows, maybe some of the music will have an island vibe!
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Carol Compton (piano), Peter Macfarlane (violin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder).
Callers: Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-03-07 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: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin).
Caller: Adina Gordon.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-03-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, VT, United States
IT’S A TROPICAL DANCE PARTY! Wear Aloha shirts and/or bright, vibrant colors. We’ll decorate the hall to bring some light and joy to our Vermont winter. Potluck refreshments!
First half hour is basics/review on top floor – especially helpful for newcomers.
Music: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder).
Caller: Martha Kent.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-04-04 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: Aaron Marcus (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola).
Caller: Barrett Grimm.
All dances are taught, walked through, and prompted to the music — instruction is gender-neutral.
Masks are optional.

English Country Dance - Richmond, VT
2025-04-18 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: 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.
