Nov062022
Our Friends of Greenfield Dance is delighted to announce the 2022 Fall Frolic and 2023 Annual Membership Drive will be held this year on Sunday, November 6, from 2-6 PM.
Bob Isaacs will be back again with his Guest Caller Showcase and the music will be provided live by the illustrious Jesse Ball and Friends.
This dance is free with a 2023 membership to the Friends of Greenfield Grange or $20 for nonmembers. As always, we welcome newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
Our membership fees remain at $25 per individual, $20 for seniors and students, $40 for family memberships consisting of 2 adults and minor children and $1,000 for lifetime members. Memberships will be active through December 31, 2023. If you want to sign up prior to the Fall Frolic, please fill out the 2023 Membership Form on our Donate page or fill out the online form. Non-members can attend the dance with an admission fee of $20.
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May022020
Want to learn fancy contra flourishes? Come practice new options to spice up your dancing!
Topics will depend on your interests, but will likely include flourishes for swings, courtesy turns, and petronellas/roll-aways. Teaching by Ryan Carollo and Hannah Johlas will emphasize consent and safety, and will include techniques to decline flourishes.
Saturday May 2, 2020, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman St, Greenfield MA
Cost: $10
Sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Dance
Apr182020
Hambo is a Swedish couple dance with two different sets of steps that make the spinning part smooth and fun.
Moving Violations’ third Saturday dance, which starts that evening at 7:30, will feature hambo music at the break so you can try out your new dance.
April 18 4-5:30
$10 admission for all
Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman St, Greenfield MA
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Feb292020
Music by Eloise & Co (Rachel Bell, Becky Tracy, and Bethany Waickman)
Calling by Gaye Fifer
$15 ($12 students/seniors/low income)($2 discount FGD members). If it’s your birthday, pay your age!
What would our prom be without photographers and our portrait set up in the basement? With more and goofier props! This year’s photographers are Ryan Carollo and Ray Sebold.
Introducing the Great Contra Cookie Bakeoff. Bring your contribution for the break.
Fun and fancy dress encouraged but not required. Please wear clean, smooth-soled shoes to protect our dance floor. We strive for a scent-free/substance free event.
Saturday February 29, 2020
7:30 to 11:30
Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman St, Greenfield MA
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Dec312019
Center Street with Tim Ball, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens and Casey Murray
Guiding Stars with David Cantini, Gus Cantini, Arthur Davis, David Kaynor, Ann Percival, Donal Sheets and Cedar Stanistreet
Calling by George Marshall and Sarah VanNorstrand
December 31, 8pm – January 1, 12:30am
$15-$20 ($2 discount for FGD members with card)
Dessert potluck at the break
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Oct062019
Join us for an experimental contra dance on a Sunday afternoon! Instead of ladies and gents, or even larks and ravens, caller Will Mentor will teach and prompt the dance using positions on the dance floor. You’ll be invited to consider the effectiveness of positional calling and give feedback during the break and after the dance.
Music by Dave Langford and Kristen Planeaux.
All experience levels welcome.
Cost: $10 for all.
Sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Dance.
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May112019
Many hands make light work when we all come together to help clean our beloved Guiding Star Grange dance hall. Join us for this once-a-year cleaning event.