BCD 2026 Dance Programs

Friday, January 2, 2026 

Teacher: Val Medve
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe, recorder)

    1. Benjamin’s Birthday (2/2, A) (Video link)
    2. Revelations (3/4, Bm) (Video link)
    3. John the Mad Man (6/8, D) (Video link)
    4. Well Hall (3/2, F) (Video link)
    5. Emperor of the Moon (2/2, Gm) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
    2. Mr. Hamilton’s Inauguration (9/8, G) (Video link)
    3. Haymakers (2/2, Am) (Video link)
    4. An Early Frost (3/4, G) (Video link)

Friday, January 16, 2026 

Teacher: Adina Gordon
Musicians: Laura Markowitz (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Ana Ruesink (viola)

    1. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    2. Take a Dance (6/8, Bm) (Video link)
    3. Emma’s Commencement (3/4, F) (Video link)
    4. Eastbourne Rover, 3 cpl set (6/8, Am) (Video link)
    5. Well Done Jack (2/2, A) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. The Bishop, triple minor (4/4, A) (Video link)
    2. Old Wife Behind the Fire (2/2, G) (Video link)
    3. Geud Man of Ballangigh (6/8, A) (Video link)

Friday, February 6, 2026 

Teachers: Barrett Grimm and Martha Kent
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Mile of Smiles (2/2, C) (Video link)
    2. Candles in the Dark (3/4, Bm) (Video link)
    3. A Dance for Mars, 3 cpl set (6/8, G) (Video link)
    4. The Hole in the Wall (3/2, Bb) (Video link)
    5. In the Bleak Midwinter (2/2, F) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. The Bashful Swain (2/2, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Leslie’s Valentine (6/8, G) (Video link)
    3. Blackberry Sorbet, circle mixer (3/4, G) (Video link)
    4. Easter Morn (4/4, Cm) (Video link)
    5. Jack’s Health (6/8, Am) (Video link)

    February 20, 2025

    Teacher: Imogen Mills
    Musicians: Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin), Linda Young (harp), pianist or cellist TBA

      1. The Farmer’s Joy (6/8, A) (Video link)
      2. The Ragg (6/8, D) (Video link)
      3. Moonflower (3/4, G) (Video link)
      4. Gooseberry Blossoms (2/4, Am) (Video link)
      5. Midnight Ramble (2/2, D) (Video link)
      6. The Minor Spaniard (6/8, Gm) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Freeford Gardens (2/2, G) (Video link)
      2. Haymakers (4/4, Am) (Video link)
      3. Alex and Charles (3/4, F) (Video link)
      4. The Young Widow, triple minor (6/8, G) (Video link)
      5. Michedonia (2/4, Em) (Video link)