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

    February 20, 2025 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

    Guest Teacher: Imogen Mills (from Brattleboro, VT)
    Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin), Linda Young (harp)

March 6, 2026 – TROPICAL DANCE PARTY

Guest Teacher: Margaret Bary (from NYC)
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (octave mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp)

    1. Mendocino Redwood (6/8, Dm) (Video link)
    2. Sun Assembly (2/4, A) (Video link)
    3. Dusty Miller, 3 cpl set (3/2, G) (Video link)
    4. Place of Many Fishes (2/2, D) (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Fenterlarick (4/4, C) (Video link)
    2. Turn of the Tide (3/4, G) (Video link)
    3. Trip to Tunbridge, 3 cpl set (2/4, Em) (Video link)
    4. Minnows (6/8, Am) (Video link)

Friday, March 20, 2026 

Teachers: Martha Kent (first half) and Barrett Grimm (second half)
Musicians: Susan Reid (violin) and Linda Young (harp)

    1. Corelli’s Maggot (2/4, F) (Video link)
    2. Winter Waltz, 3 cpl set (3/4, Em) (Video link)
    3. Jacob Hall’s Jig (6/8, Em) (Video link)
    4. Come with Voices Singing (3/2, D) (Video link)
    5. Softly Good Tummas (2/2, Dm) (Video link), (Video link)

*** BREAK ***

    1. Easter Morn (4/4, Cm) (Video link)
    2. Mr. Isaac’s Maggot (3/2, C) (Video link)
    3. Bel Canto (2/2, Bb) (Video link)
    4. My Lady of the Lake (3/4, Em) (Video link)
    5. Lilliburlero (6/8, G) (Video link)

    Friday, April 3, 2026 

    Teachers: Barrett Grimm (first half) and Martha Kent (second half)
    Musicians: Amy Englesberg (piano), Joanne Garton (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), Will Patton (mandolin)

      1. Black Bess (6/8, F) (Video link)
      2. Away with February (2/2, C) (Video link)
      3. Key to the Cellar, triple minor (3/2, Em) (Video link)
      4. Alice (3/4, A) (Video link)
      5. Dancing Across the Atlantic (6/8, Am) (Video link)

    *** BREAK ***

      1. Bluebonnets (9/8, Dm) (Video link)
      2. Emma’s Commencement (3/4, F) (Video link)
      3. Hoffedd Miss Hughes, 3cpl set (6/8, G) (Video link)
      4. Easter Thursday (3/2, Dm) (Video link)
      5. Highland Lilt (4/4, Am) (Video link)