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In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the PATMAD board canceled indoor in-person dances from March 2020 through March 2022. In-person Thursday Contra dances have resumed at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), every two weeks for now. Full vaccination, masks (surgical or better), and waivers are required. Read the details. 3rd Saturday contra dances and Allons Danser Cajun and Zydeco dances have also resumed, and may have slightly different rules. Community members should assess their own risk in attending any dance. Some dances listed here were online virtual dances hosted from the Philadelphia area as part of the international All Hands In partnership, now presenting dances on first and third Tuesdays at 8:00 Eastern time. SPUDS, Philly's phabulous open contradance band, hosts online tune swaps, usually on first and third Thursdays. Stay healthy, safe, and connected! |
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| Date | Caller | Band |
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| Jan. 22 | Donna Hunt | Online: Raise the Roof: Mat Clark (fiddle), Bob Pasquarello (bass), Judi Stellar (hammered dulcimer), Kathy Talvitie (guitar) |
| Jan. 26 | (Wednesday) Board meeting (rescheduled to not conflict with the Jan. 19 CDSS web chat on "Prioritizing Safety at In-Person Dances") | |
| February | ||
| Feb. 16 | (Wednesday) Board meeting | |
| Feb. 26 | Tarka Ayres | Online: R&C&E: Rick Mohr (fiddle), Chloe Mohr (piano) & Evan Mohr (percussion) |
| March | ||
| Mar. 17 | Sam Rotenberg coordinating other callers |
In person, Thursday Contra at Summit Church (location for this dance only)! Live Wire: Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina), Ben Kennedy (piano), Tom Krumm (fiddle), Bill Quern (mandolin, banjo, accordion, etc.) |
| Mar. 23 | (Wednesday) Board meeting (rescheduled to
not conflict with Purim) |
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| Mar. 26 | Emily Abel | Online:
Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Mark
Glickman (piano) (Co-hosted by Tonal Park) |
| Mar. 31 | Jim Kitch coordinating other callers |
In person: The Orphans: Peter Buchak (accordion), Ben Kennedy (piano), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle) |
| April | ||
| Apr. 13 | (Wednesday) Board meeting (rescheduled) | |
| Apr. 14 | Donna Hunt coordinating other callers |
In person: Allemande: Christopher Germain (fiddle), Pete Peterson (banjo), and Kellie Allen (guitar), with special guests from Chicago: Charlie Walden (fiddle) and Patt Plunkett (piano). Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Karey, Rich, Dave |
| Apr. 16 | Sue Gola | Online: Instant Ensemble: Roberta Goren (flute), Dave
Miller (fiddle), Adlai Waksman (piano) (Third Saturday to not conflict with NEFFA weekend April 22-24) |
| Apr. 28 | Dave Rupp coordinating other callers |
In person: Coracree: Jane Rothfield (fiddle), Bill Quern (mando, banjo, melodeon), Sarah Gowan (guitar), Allan Carr (bass). Called with Gents and Ladies. Managing: Barbara, Alex, Donna |
| May | ||
| May 12 | Rick Mohr coordinating other callers |
In person: Flamingo Sketches: Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin), Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, mandolin, feet) Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Jess, Adlai, Donna (first half) |
| May 18 | (Wednesday) Board meeting | |
| May 26 | Sue Gola coordinating other callers |
In person: Hot Wasabi: Dave Miller (fiddle), Roberta Goren (flute), Adlai Waksman (piano), Chris Carpenter (banjo, mandolin, clarinet) Called with Gents and Ladies. Managing: Rich, Kirsten, Phil |
| May 28 | Steve Zakon-Anderson | Online:
John Krumm, Bob Pasquarello & Friends |
| June | ||
| June 9 | Jan Alter coordinating other callers |
In person: Mind the Gap: Adam Oleksa (fiddle), Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Adlai Waksman (piano), Jane Roberts (cello) Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Karey, Jess,
Dave |
| (Board meeting postponed until July) | ||
| June 23 | Bob Isaacs coordinating other callers |
In person: Hot Feat: Mat Clark (fiddle and mandolin), Dave Wiesler (piano and guitar), Paul Morrissett (bass) Called with Gents and Ladies. Managing: Barbara, Adlai, Rich |
| July | ||
| July 7 | Donna Hunt coordinating other callers |
In person: Jump Fingers: Palmer Loux (fiddle) Greg Loux (guitar) Bob McCluskie (fiddle and viola) Carolee Rand (Banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin) Mat Clark (bass) Called with Larks and Robins. |
| July 14 | (Thursday) Board meeting | |
| July 21 | Dave Rupp coordinating other callers |
In person: SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band! Called with Gents and Ladies. |
| August | ||
| Aug. 4 | Rick Mohr coordinating other callers |
In person: Alias: Adam Oleksa (violin), Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Adlai Waksman (piano) Called with Larks and Robins. |
| Aug. 11 | (Thursday) Board meeting | |
| Aug. 18 | Bob Isaacs coordinating other callers |
In person: Sleigh for Four: Steve Epstein (clarinet, sax), Thane Glenn (mando), Laura Alexander (cello), Adlai Waksman (keyboard) Called with Gents and Ladies. |
| September | ||
| Sep. 1 | Sue Gola coordinating other callers |
In person: Raise the Roof: Mat Clark (fiddle), Bob Pasquarello (bass), Judi Stellar (hammered dulcimer), Kathy Talvitie (guitar) Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Rich and Laura |
| Sep. 8 | (Thursday) Board meeting | |
| Sep. 15 | Sam Rotenberg coordinating other callers |
In person: Jovial Beggars: Helene Speer (fiddle), Ben Kennedy (keyboard), Peggy Leiby (recorders, feet), Rachel Hall (concertina) Called with Gents and Ladies. Managing: Alex and Karey |
| Sep. 16 | (Friday) Allons Danser presenting Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe | |
| Sep. 17 | Sue Gola | Third Saturday at Summit Church with Nobody’s Bizness: Dan Beerbohm, Mat Clark,John Krumm & Bob Pasquarello |
| Sep. 29 | Jan Alter coordinating other callers |
In person: BASS: Bill Quern (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, melodeon), Adlai Waksman (keyboard), Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina), Steve Epstein (clarinet, sax) Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Donna and jess |
| October | ||
| Oct. 13 | Jim Kitch coordinating other callers |
In person: Instant Ensemble: Dave Miller (fiddle), Roberta Goren (flute), Adlai Waksman (piano): Called with Gents and Ladies. Managing: Rich and Dave |
| Oct. 15 | Jan Alter | Third Saturday at Summit Church with Live Wire: Ben Kennedy, Tom Krumm, Bill Quern & Sarah Gowan |
| Oct. 27 | Sue Gola coordinating other callers |
In person: Mohr Family Band: Rick Mohr (fiddle), Chloe Mohr (piano), Evan Mohr (cajon) Called with Larks and Robins. Managing: Adlai and Alex |
| November | ||
| Nov. 10 | Rick Mohr coordinating other callers |
In person: Mind the Gap: Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Adam Oleksa (fiddle), Jane Roberts (cello), Adlai Waksman (piano) Called with Gents and Ladies. |
| Nov. 17 | Bob Isaacs coordinating other callers |
In person: SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band! Called with Larks and Robins. |
| Nov. 19 | Michael Karcher | Third Saturday at Summit Church with Hot Feat: Mat Clark, Paul Morrissett & Dave Weisler |
| Nov. 19 | (Saturday) Allons Danser presenting Dennis Stroughmatt | |
| Nov. 24 | No dance - Thanksgiving | |
| December | ||
| Dec. 1 | Ridge Kennedy coordinating other callers |
In person: Caravan: Ben Kennedy (piano), Kirsten Erwin (flute & whistle), Adam Oleksa (violin), Thane Glenn (mandolin) Called with Gents and Ladies. |
| Dec. 15 | Dave Rupp coordinating other callers |
In person: TWeLve: Nathalie Levine (fiddle), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle), Kathy Talvitie (piano) Called with Larks and Robins. |
| Dec. 17 | Rick Mohr | Third Saturday at Summit Church with Tom Krumm & Jared Kirkpatrick |
| Dec. 29 | Donna Hunt coordinating other callers |
In person: Allemande: Christopher Germain (fiddle), Heidi Germain (bass), Paul Sidlick (banjo), Greg Loux (guitar), Palmer Loux (fiddle) Called with Gents and Ladies. |
(More dancing in 2023... watch this space!)