Sharon Spangler Dance List

October 11, 2026

Recorded music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Ransom -- Adapted from Ransom Note by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Peace Walk -- Adapted from Bastille Day by David Smukler -- Tune Peace Walk by Debbie Jackson
• Kensington Gardens -- Adapted from Kensington Court, Playford 1695
• The Farewells -- Adapted from Les Adieux by Robert Jamison -- Tune Charon's Waltz by Dave Marcus
• Joanna's Jig -- Adapted from Jig for Joanna by Dan Blim -- Tunes Tipperty's Jean by J. Scott Skinner (played AABB), and Rod's Birthday by Barbara McOwen
• Dancing with Gaye -- Adapted from Madam Fifer's Inauguration by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

 

October 4, 2026

Theme: Trees

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

September 27, 2026

Theme: Seasons

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   ebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter -- Aryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds-- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

September 20, 2026

Theme: Unusual Words

• Banter Lyric -- Adapted from Fenterlarick by Joyce Walker -- Tune Nancy's Delight by Fred Grimshaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Mildly She Reigns -- Adapted from Mylecharane by Fried Herman -- Traditional Manx tune -- Recording: Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/mylecharane-6x
• Macedonigan -- Adapted from Michedonia by Dan Blim -- Tune Carpathian Tune --  Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Fairy's Lullaby -- Adapted from Farnicle Huggy, Walsh 1718 (reconstructed by Andrew Shaw) -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Bell and Mirror -- Adapted from Bellamira, Playford 1689 --  Les Witches, Lord Galloway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Break music: Skebergslåten -- traditional Swedish harp song -- Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm (Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark) -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/track/skebergsl-ten
• Final waltz: Enrichezvous by Edith Farrar, performed by Wild Asparagus -- Best of Wild Asparagus -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/wild.html

 

September 13, 2026

Theme: Cottages and Castles

• Walton Castle -- Adapted from Walton Abbey, Playford 1698 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/walton-abbey
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/bartlett-house
• Sion Cottage -- Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: The Crane Estate by Hanneke Cassel --  Hanneke Cassel and others, For Reasons Unseen -- https://hannekecassel.bandcamp.com/album/for-reasons-unseen
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore by George Paul -- George Paul on keyboards, Martha Edwards on violin, and Julia Goudimova on cello -- live recording from August 2021-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4&ab_channel=MichaelCompton

 

September 6, 2026

Live music (pre-recorded) by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Busby's Frolic -- Adapted from Harlequin in the Mud, or Busby's Frolic, Walsh 1754
• Waltz for Jan -- Adapted from Jan's Waltz by Alan Winston -- Tune by Debbie Jackson
• Birthday Bourrée -- Adapted from Birthday Branle by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Coronation Celebration -- Adapted from Coronation Day, Playford 1698
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Fun Companions Waltz -- Adapted from Fine Companions Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson

 

August 30, 2026

Theme: Professions

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/the-shuttle-through-the-shed
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

August 23, 2026

Theme: Colors

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe , Waltz Time -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Dance by Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas), The Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional Irish / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay,  A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: Musidora --  by William Croft -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end

 

August 16, 2026

Theme: Cats

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording --https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/cat-in-the-window-young-terence-mcdonough-6x
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus --  https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/kerstys-jig-9x
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

August 9, 2026

Theme: A Medley of Maggots

• Mr. Darcy's Maggot -- Adapted from Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, Playford 1695, for the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, 1995 -- Syllabub (Mara Shea, Julie Gorka, and Walt Robinson) -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/mr-beveridges-maggot
• Mr. Lane's Maggot --Playford 1695, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality (Jon Berger, Rebecca King, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/farnicle-huggy-cd/01t1M00000LvEVb
• Miss Carey's Maggot --Adapted from Cary's Maggott, Playford 1701 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, private recording --http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Little Fuerst Maggot -- Adapted from Fuerst Maggot by Don Theyken --Tune Doctor Who Pirate Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust (track speeded 5%) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/wanderlust/01t1M00000LvEUtQAN -
• Miss Huntington's Maggot -- Adapted from Huntington's Maggot, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots, slowed 10% --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Break music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller -- Rodney Miller and Airdance, Flying On Home CD --https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home
• Final waltz: To Paula by Louis Schryer -- Mari Black (violin) and Jake Charron (piano), Flight --http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html

 

August 2, 2026

Theme: Hills and Mountains

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) --  The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/album/the-elftones
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 --  Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson -- Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/album/mist-covered-mountains

 

 

July 26, 2026

Theme: Cities

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time –- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/album/in-3-4-time

 

July 19, 2026

Theme: Purcell

• Spring in Carolina -- Adapted from Spring in Sebastopol by Philippe Callens --Tune Bourrée by Henry Purcell, from The Old Bachelor, 1691 -- Mara Shea, violins, solo recording -– https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/spring-in-sebastopol-boree-7x
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune from The Masque of Dioclesian 1690, by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire (Karen Axelrod and Daron Douglas), Winter Oranges -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• To Ayre is Purcell -- Adapted from To Dance Divine by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune To Ayre is Purcell by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/modern-treasures
• St. Martin's Court -- Adapted from St. Martin's Lane, Playford 1696 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, for The Virtuous Wife by Thomas D'Urfey, 1679 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: Siege of Limerick-- Playford, 1695 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, from The Prophetess, 1690 -- Les Witches and Siobhán Armstrong, Lord Gallaway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Final waltz: Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell, from Harmonia Sacra, 1688 -- Voices of Music (a San Francisco Early Music ensemble including Thomas Cooley, tenor; Elisabeth Reed, viola de gamba; Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; and David Tayler, archlute), The Purcell Project

 

July 12, 2026

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Danserye -- Adapted from O Susato by Victor Skowronski -- Tune Ronde IX, Danserye by Tielman Susato
• The Gentle Pursuit -- Adapted from The Pursuit, Playford 1710
• Strings and Reeds -- Adapted from Reeds and Strings by Pimentel -- Tune of same name by Dave Wiesler
• Ruby Celebration -- Adapted from Ruby Anniversary by Susan Kevra -- Tune of same name by Rachel Bell
• Apollo's Chase -- Adapted from Apollo's Hunt by Gary Roodman -- Tune La Chasse d'Apollon by P.J. Vanpelt, edited by Paul Oorts
• Waltz for Patience -- Adapted from Patience by Sharon Green -- Tune of the same name by Dave Brown

 

July 5, 2026

Theme: Musical Instruments

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

June 28, 2026

Theme: Head to Toe

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• The Night Cap Jig -- Adapted from The Night Cap by Marjorie Heffer and William Porter -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co, More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha Edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist,  Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

June 21, 2026

Theme: Men (for Fathers' Day)

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson, In ¾ Time -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/walts-waltz

 

June 14, 2026

Theme: In the Sky

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther --https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Recording: Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Star Trek Day -- Adapted from Star Trek, anonymous Scottish country dance -- Tunes The Duke of Atholl's Jig, Morrison's Academy Anniversary March (both by Ron Gonella), Paddy's Leather Breeches (traditional) -- Recording: Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills --https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/vale-of-atholl-8x32j
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock-- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/dark-moon

 

June 7, 2026

Theme: Sea and Shore

• A Ship in Full Sail -- Adapted from The Dressed Ship, Thompson 1774 -- Bare Necessities, Simple Pleasures --  https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/simple-pleasures
• Spring Beach  -- Adapted from Beach Spring by Leslie Lassetter -- Tune B. F. White, harmonized by Ronald A. Nelson  - Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording https://www.marashea.com/music
• Footprints on the Shore -- Adapted from Footprints in the Sand by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mendocino Morning by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3
• The Balkans and the Isles -- Adapted from The Isles and the Balkans by Nicholas Rockstroh -- Tune  Rampant Tolerance by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Break music: Round the Horn by Jay Ungar -- performed by George Penk, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer on A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest --  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/ -
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Rodney Miller and Airdance, Flying On Home -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

May 31, 2026

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Dandy's Delight -- Adapted from Fop's Fancy, Twenty Country Dances for the Year 1718
• Kate's Reel -- Adapted from Potter's Reel by Susan Kevra -- Tune of same name by Rachel Bell
• County Line Road -- Adapted from The Girls of County Line by Jenna Simpson -- Tune of the same name by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin
• Nancy's Other Fancy -- Adapted from Another Nancy's Fancy, dance and tune by Pat Shaw
• Dono's March -- Adapted from Wilbur's March by Lindsey Dono -- Tune of same name by Casey Murray and Molly Tucker
• Fun Companions Waltz -- Adapted from Fine Companions Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson

 

May 24, 2026

Theme: Memories

• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes 2 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store )
• Tammy's Tribute -- Adapted from Tammy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr 1721 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The She Favourite -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Mary Kay -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Forget Me Knot (tunes  Our Someday by Dave Wiesler / Lady Isabella Wemyss's Strathspey by William Marshall) -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -https://marashea.bandcamp.com/-
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

May 17, 2026

Theme: Days of the Week

• Sunday Assembly -- Adapted from Sun Assembly, Thompson 1757 -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Plum First Thursday -- Adapted from Plum Thursday by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Split Rock by Kevin Burke -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/impropriety-volume-lll-cd/01t1M00000LvEXo
• Saturday Trio -- Adapted from Saturday Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune Feeling For It by Steve Hunt -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Saturday Morning Waltz -- Adapted from The Molly Andrew by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saturday Morning Waltz by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/impropriety-volume-l-cd/01t1M00000LvEVK
• Welcome to Wednesday -- Adapted from Wednesday Welcome, SCD by Terry Glasspool -- Tunes: Judie's Farewell to Spring Creek (Judie's Farewell by Julie Gorka, Tongadale Reel by Farquhar MacDonald, Dick Gossip , trad Scottish) -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, The Swans of Atlanta -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Friday Night in Town by Brian Pickell -- Brian Pickell, Shane Cook, James Stevens, and Michelle Legere, Friday Night in Town -- https://brianpickell.bandcamp.com/album/friday-night-in-town
• Final Waltz: Sunday River by Pete Sutherland -- Childsplay, Great Waltz

 

May 10, 2026

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Buds and Blooms -- Adapted from the dance From Bud to Bloom by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Shira Kammen
• Mrs. Pomeroy's Pleasure -- Adapted from Mrs. Pomeroy's Pavane, dance and tune by Charles Bolton, 1986
• Jolly Roger -- Adapted from Sir Roger, dance and tune by Elizabeth Goossen
• Malcolm's Pies -- Adapted from The Baker's Gifts by Susan Kevra -- Tune Malcolm's Pies by Eric Schedler
• Tribute to a Fiddler -- Adapted from Toast to a Fiddler by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Torbjörn Näsbom
• Pierrot -- Adapted from Perro, Walsh 1731

 

May 3, 2026

Theme: Women

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://marashea.bandcamp.com/  

 

April 26, 2026

Theme: Home

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson,  The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason,  The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

 

April 19, 2026

Theme: Parties, Games, and Sports

• One Card Short -- Adapted from Bel Canto by Susan Kevra -- Tune One Card Short by Dave Wiesler -- Odd Sundays Garage Band (Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, and Patti Cobb) -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Joyful Jubilee -- Adapted from Gotham Jubilee by Loretta Holz -- Tune Joyful Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Happy Chase -- Adapted from The Happy Dance, or A Chase for Martha by Sharon Green -- Tune The Happy Dance by Jonathan Jensen -- Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jonathan Jensen, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Rural Games -- Adapted from Rural Sports, 1748 -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/rural-sports
• Tetherball -- Dance by Renèe Camus -- Tune The Gale by Susan Conger -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml
• Break music: Open Fields by Stephen Wake, performed by Stephen Wake and Rick Cyge https://stephenwake.bandcamp.com/track/open-fields
• Final waltz: Okinawa Reunion by Dave Wiesler, performed by Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/okinawa-reunion-waltz

 

April 12, 2026

Theme: In French

• Voyage à Paris – Adapted from Trip to Paris, Playford 1726 --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Le Voyage de la Diabline -- Adapted from Trip to Provence by Susan Kevra -- Tune: Le Voyage de la Diabline by Rachel Bell -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• La Fête de Village – Adapted from Champagne by Jenna Simpson -- Tune La Fête de Village (The Village Festival)  --  Naomi Morse, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Champagne -- https://jennasimpson.bandcamp.com/album/champagne
• Le Monde de la Danse – Dance for 1 or 2 people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: The Duchess by Bob Pasquarello -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss-office.my.site.com/commons/s/product/wanderlust/01t1M00000LvEUtQAN
• Branle des Chevaux – Adapted from Horseplay by Gary Roodman -- Tune Branle des Chevaux by Thoinot Arbeau  -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/new-friends-music-for-a-second-selection-of-dances-from-gary-roodman-cd/01t1M00000LvEOMQA3
• Break music: Hommage a Edmond Parizeau  -- Tune by Marcel Messervier  --  https://susansonger.bandcamp.com/album/a-portland-selection-1 -- Music notation at https://natunelist.net/hommage-a-edmond-parizeau/
• Final waltz: Le Carrousel du Mont Royal -- Tune by Charlene Thomson -- Hey for Three and West Conway Trio, Friends for All Seasons -- https://cdss-office.my.site.com/commons/s/product/friends-for-all-seasons/01t1M00000LvEc7QAF

 

 

April 5, 2026

Theme: Virtues

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends 
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 29, 2026

Theme: Geometry

• Round and Round with Sharon -- Adapted from The Detour, or Round and Round, dance and tune by Sharon McKinley -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Travellers Round -- Adapted from Gypsy Round, dance and tune by Eric Leber -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4, 1971 --  Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/top-and-bottom-5x
• Circling the Square -- Adapted from Squaring the Circle by Loretta Holz -- Tune Randy's Rondo by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Round Cheshire -- Adapted from Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Charles Bolton -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion), Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html 
• Final Waltz: Twin Centers of the Universe by Susie Secco -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/twin-centers-of-the-universe

 

March 22, 2026

Theme: Flowers

• Windflowers -- Adapted from Zephyrs and Flora, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/zephyrs-and-flora
• Phaon and Flora -- Adapted from Flora and Phaon, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Summer Garden Jig -- Adapted from Whirl-a-Jig by Loretta Holz -- Tune Summer Garden Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Day Lily --- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/fleur-de-lis-6x
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow, Scottish traditional -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Heidenroslein by Heinrich Werner, 19th century German -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- Heidenroslein, by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka

 

March 15 2026

Theme: Numbers

• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer -- English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Fourpence -- Adapted from Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Money in Two Pockets -- Adapted from Money in Both Pockets, Campbell 1790 --   Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Twenty Something --Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Reunion, Old Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Final waltz: Dean's 50th by Ted Ehrhard -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/musichttps://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/one-last-time

 

March 8, 2026

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Hobby Horse --Adapted from Mock Hobby Horse, Playford 1698Anniversary Duet --Adapted from Anniversary Dance by Paula Kelley, Martha Kent, and Val Medve --Tune Kean O'Hara, First Air, by Turlough O'Carolan
• Birds in Flight --Adapted from Murmurations by Jenna Simpson -- Tune by Dave Wiesler
• Verdant Groves --Adapted from Rites of Spring by Carol Ann Krug Graves --Tune:Verdant Groves, traditional Shaker
• Blue Dolphin --Adapted from Turquoise Porpoise by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Elegant Company --Adapted from Refined Company by Hilary Herbert --Tune Elegance by Dave Brown

 

March 1, 2026

Theme: Time

• A Good Beginning -- Adapted from A New Beginning by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet adapted from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G (ca 1717) -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Whiskey After Dinner -- Adapted from Whiskey Before Dinner by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Karen Axelrod and others, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• New Dawn, New Day -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune of same name by David Kaynor  -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: traditional Northumbrian – Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer with John Dipper, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
  
• The Satisfying Conclusion -- Adapted from The Happy Conclusion, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

February 22, 2026

Theme: Birds

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- - https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds#:~:text=Sylvia%20plays%20both%20nylon%2Dstrung,celeste%2C%20bass%2C%20and%20percussion
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

February 15, 2026

Theme: Children

• Childgrove -- Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Emma's Three -- Adapted from Emma Turns Three by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Little Nina's Smile -- Adapted from Nina's Smile by Gary Roodman -- Tune Giga by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Good Friends (mandolin by Aldo Fabrizi) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop 
• Joseph's Commencement -- Adapted from Emma's Commencement by Alan Simpson-Vlach -- Tune Murray's Passage by Debbie Jackson -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Swinging on a Gate (traditional) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

February 8, 2026

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Sunday Hall -- Adapted from Shandy Hall -- Dance and tune by George MiddletonVintage Pat -- Adapted from Pat's Tradition by Cor Hogendijk -- Tune My Wife's a Wanton Wee Thing, traditional
• Early Flowers -- Adapted from Wildflowers by Alan Goldthorpe -- Tune Leona Tuttle by Larry Unger
• Pardon Me -- Adapted from Excuse Me, Playford 1686
• Cue the Pipes -- Adapted from Patch the Pipes by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Muineira de Pedrouso, traditional Galician
• Last Light -- Adapted from Vines Entwined by Dan Blim -- Tune Last Light by Ben Schreiber

 

February 1, 2026

Theme: Love

• Love for Three Generations -- Adapted from Atossa's Gift by Scott Higgs -- Tune Love for Three Generations by Clara Byom -- Clara Byom, solo recording -- https://clarabyom.bandcamp.com/track/love-for-three-generations
• Wooing Martha -- Adapted from Wooing Mairi by Scott Higgs -- Tune by Eric Scott / alternate tune Mairi's Wedding (traditional) -- Hold the Mustard (Key to the Cellar Book Ensemble) -- https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Key-Cellar-Book-Ensemble/dp/B084M81N2Y
• A Warm Heart -- Adapted from A Big Heart by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Turtledoves -- Adapted from Dovetail by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in Farnicle Huggy -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Love, Port, and Sherry -- a tune from Power's Collection of Country Dances, 1812 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, piano; Karin Loya, cello; Becky Ross, fiddle; Walt Robinson, recorder; and David Scheim, harp, A Sheep at the Wheel -- juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

January 25, 2026

Theme: Animals

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance CD -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

January 18, 2026

Theme: Rivers and Rain

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay -- reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat, traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Falling Water Waltz -- Adapted from Waterfall Waltz by Pat Shaw -- Tune Caerdroea, traditional Welsh --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Raindance -- Adapted from Da Rain Dancin', a Scottish country dance by Ron Wallace -- Tunes by Muriel Johnstone, J. Scott Skinner, Neil Gow, and Dave Wiesler -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon), One Day in June -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Two Rivers by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time 2 -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

January 13, 2026

(last minute substitute for Judee Pronovost whose internet went out)

• The Dancing Husband -- Adapted from The Dancing Wife by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pall-Mall, Playford 1686 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Golden Mahieus -- Adapted from Gold for the Mahieus by Philippe Callens -- Tune Spagnolette Reformeert, traditional Dutch -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Sarah's Sarabande -- Adapted from Sarah by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Agatha by Erasmus Widmann, 1631 – MGM and Reunion, Old Friends – https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784  -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/track/the-arcadian-nuptials
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama Don't Allow No Music Playin Round Here -- Jean-Claude Mirandette / American traditional -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/motel-henri
• Final waltz: One for Diana -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

January 11, 2026

Theme: Sleep and Waking

• Dancing in My Dreams -- Adapted from In My Dreams I Go Dancing by Jonathan Sivier -- Tune Weathered Inn Waltz by Al White -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- contact Martha Edwards, martha.edwards [at] gmail.com
• Sleepdancing -- Adapted from Flowers of Edinburgh (traditional) and Sleepwalking by Katherine Giacoletti -- Tunes Screech Owl Reel by Dave Wiesler / Jinglin' Johnnie trad. / Prince Charlie, trad. --  Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Awakening to the Dawn -- Adapted from Awakening by Renée Camus -- Tune Daybreak by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Retired and Rejuvenated -- Adapted from A Retiring Fellow by Gary Roodman --  Tune Mundesse from Playford 1651 -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Tune adapted by Rebecca King -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Lullaby by Larry Unger -- Performed by Larry Unger, Ginny, Snowe, and others, Waltz Time  -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/waltz-time-18-original-waltzes-by-larry-unger/01t1M00000LvEdDQAV
• Final Waltz: Dreamy Waltz by Ann Schau -- The Dancehall Players , Out of the Silence  vol. 3 -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/dreamy-waltz

 

January 4, 2026

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Sweet Pecan Pie -- Adapted from Sweet Potato Pie by Sharon McKinley -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Changing of the Year -- Adapted from Turning of the Year by Mike Richardson -- Tune My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland
• Whitehall Maggot -- Adapted from Whitehall Minuet, Playford 1701 -- notation at http://playforddances.com/dances/whitehall-minuet/
• Wild Girl -- Adapted from Wild Boy by Robert Moir -- Tune traditional
• See Amid the Winter's Snow -- Adapted from Anna's Clarinet by Jenna Simpson -- Tune See Amid the Winter's Snow by John Goss 1871
• The Salley Garden -- Adapted from Sally in our Alley, Walsh 1719

 

December 28, 2025

Theme: Sweet Treats

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Recording: Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) – https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre – https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz --  Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker --: Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: She's Sweetest When She's Naked (traditional Irish) -- Aria DiSalvio,  The Phoenix -- https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Aria-Disalvio/dp/B0015CRKZA
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul --George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

December 21, 2025

All recorded music in this program is by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Kelstern Village -- Adapted from Kelsterne Gardens, Playford 1726 -- Purcell's Polyphonic Party (Vicki Swan, Jonny Dyer, John Dipper), An Invitation to Dance -- https://swan-dyer.square.site/product/Invitation-to-Dance/3
• Evening Flower -- Adapted from Moonflower by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell-- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Assault on Limerick -- Adapted from Siege of Limerick, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Cold Outside and Warm Within -- Adapted from Cold Weather Waltz by Fried Herman --Tune adapted by Fried Herman from Collage by O'Carolan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Monterey Fiddler -- Adapted from Monterey Plowman by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell -- Recording: Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks – http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: Ernie's Magic Moondust -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Final waltz: Statoca House -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

 

December 14, 2025

Theme: Lights and Delights

• Mr. Ganiford's Delightful Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Ganiford's Delight -- Dance and tune by William Ganiford --  Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/mr-ganifords-delight
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Strawberry Delight -- Adapted from Shawberry Delight by Christine Robb -- Tune: Shawberry Park, Alexander 1730 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth -- Dance and tune by Orly Krasner -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mr. Sancho's Delight -- Adapted from Mungo's Delight -- Dance and tune by Ignatius Sancho -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: The Wren, traditional polka -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction --https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

December 7, 2025

• Shrewsbury Lasses -- Adapted from the modification by Neil Stuart of Shrewsbury Lasses, Thompson 1765 -- Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross, Colleen Reed, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune: Ariel Julia by Larry Ungar -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/#!/Waltz-Time-CD/p/142218510/category=0
• Young Prince George -- Adapted from Prince George's Birthday, Walsh 1718 -- Bare Necessities, At the Ball --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Walk at Wilton -- Adapted from Weekend in Wilton by Susan and Tom Amesse -- Tune Arran Boat Song (traditional Scottish) -- Johnny and Phil Cunningham, Against the Storm -- https://www.discogs.com/master/520766-John-Phil-Cunningham-Against-The-Storm-- engineered for dancing by Neil Stuart
• Well Done Zoom -- Adapted from Well Done Jack, 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music -- Da Thabh Air An Fharaidh / Da Foostra (traditional Celtic tunes) -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music from Ireland and Scotland -- https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2
• Final waltz -- Wolf Moon Waltz by Tom Cunningham -- Hot Coffee Breakdown, Back Porch Cafe -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/album/back-porch-cafe

 

November 30, 2025

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Blenheim Palace -- Adapted from Blenheim House, Kynaston 1711
• Laddie Lie Near Me -- Adapted from Long Have We Parted Been by Daniel Beal -- Tune Laddie Lie Near Me by Thomas Blaylock, 1790
• Little Sky -- Adapted from Cross My Heart by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Little Sky by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin
• A Pint of Good Ale -- Adapted from A Pint of Darby, Playford 1710
• The Road Less Traveled -- Adapted from The Road Not Taken by Anna Rain -- Tune The Green Route by Dave Wiesler
• 22 More -- Adapted from Heartfelt by Jenna Simpson -- Tune 22 More by Dave Wiesler

 

November 23, 2025

Theme: Virtues

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends 
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: My Joy by Hanneke Cassel -- Hanneke Cassel and others, My Joy -- https://www.hannekecassel.com/shop/p/my-joy

 

November 16, 2025

Theme: Unusual Words

• Banter Lyric -- Adapted from Fenterlarick by Joyce Walker -- Tune Nancy's Delight by Fred Grimshaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Mildly She Reigns -- Adapted from Mylecharane by Fried Herman -- Traditional Manx tune -- Recording: Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Macedonigan -- Adapted from Michedonia by Dan Blim -- Tune Carpathian Tune --  Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Fairy's Lullaby -- Adapted from Farnicle Huggy, Walsh 1718 (reconstructed by Andrew Shaw) -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Bell and Mirror -- Adapted from Bellamira, Playford 1689 --  Les Witches, Lord Galloway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Break music: Skebergslåten -- traditional Swedish harp song -- Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm (Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark) -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/track/skebergsl-ten
• Final waltz: Enrichezvous by Edith Farrar, performed by Wild Asparagus -- Best of Wild Asparagus -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/wild.html

 

November 9, 2025

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Never Enough Daves -- Adapted from Adventures with David by Jenny Beer -- Tune Never Enough Daves by Dave Wiesler
• Down By a Crystal Spring -- Adapted from Crystal Spring by Orly Krasner -- Tune The Crystal Spring, traditional English
• Boarding Pass -- Adapted from Bora Dingo Oasis by Susan Kevra -- Tune Bora Dingo Oasis by Rachel Bell
• The Gift of the Muses -- Adapted from Musidora by Fried Herman -- Tune Musidora by William Croft
• The Chuckling Curate -- Adapted from The Laughing Vicar, Kynaston 1716
• Hazelnut -- Adapted from Noisette by Phillipe Callens -- Tune Noisette by John Stapledon

 

November 2, 2025

Theme: Cats

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

October 26, 2025

Dress as an English country dance -- Halloween Party

• Dance of the Demon Daffodils -- Adapted from On the Midway by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Dance of the Demon Daffodils by John Kirkpatrick -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Phoenix Song -- Adapted from Belgia Retriev'd, Walsh 1707 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Bewitched -- One couple dance by Linda Simans -- Tune: Daria by Calvin Vollrath (engineered by Linda Simans to 7x) -- Calvin Volrath, Instrumentally Yours, Something Different -- https://www.amazon.com/Somethin-Different-Calvin-Vollrath/dp/B004MGPPYY
• In the Shadow of Shaconage -- Adapted from Chintimini's Shadow by Chris Sackett -- Tune by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 6 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• The Grey Man of Macdui -- Adapted from Ferla Mor by John Drewry -- Tunes: Lochiel House by Angus Fitchet; We Are Devils, Monsters in the Cellar, and Phantom of the Operetta by Dave Wiesler; Popcorn Behavior by Jay Ungar -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: In the Cracks -- Composed by Dave Wiesler -- Dave Wiesler and others, Cracks and Shadows -- https://www.amazon.com/Cracks-Shadows-Dave-Wiesler/dp/B00HBKQRRC
• Final waltz: Call It a Night -- Composed by Julie King -- KGB, Contra-intelligence -- https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0016O8UXS?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

 

October 19.2025

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Close to Home -- Adapted from Far from Home, dance and tune by Elizabeth Goossen
• A Dancer's Best Friend -- Adapted from A Girl's Best Friend by Fried Herman -- Tunes: Bonnie George Campbell and Wand'ring Willie, both traditional
• Belle Meade -- Adapted from Belle Meade Branle by Brooke Friendly -- Tune of same name by Jon Berger
• Lover's Retreat -- Adapted from Beau's Retreat, Playford 1728
• Birds in Flight -- Adapted from Murmurations by Jenna Simpson --Tune by Dave Wiesler
• Waltz for Rebecca -- Adapted from Rebecca's Waltz by Alan Winston -- Tune: Eilean Beag donn a'Chuain by Donald Morrison

 

October 12, 2025

Theme: Colors

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe , Waltz Time -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Dance by Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas), The Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional Irish / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay,  A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: Musidora --  by William Croft -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end

 

October 5, 2025

Theme: Trees

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

September 28, 2025

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Ladies' Whim – Adapted from The Ladies' Delight -- Playford 1679
• Pathways –Adapted from Stepping Stones by Tom Cook – tune of the same name by Brian Jenkins
• Flights of Fancy -- Adapted from Fancy That by Jenna Simpson -- tune Nancy Dawson's Fancy, 1765
• Jig for Larry – Adapted from Larry's Jig by Alan Winston -- tune The Jig is Up by Patti Cobb -- NIB
• The Fairy Princess – Adapted from The Fairy Queen by Gary Roodman -- tune Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell
• At the Heart – Adapted from Heartwood by Michael Wood -- tune Michael and Linda by Dave Wiesler

 

September 21, 2025

Theme: Seasons

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   ebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter -- Aryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds-- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

September 14, 2025

Live music (as recorded July 2023) by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Ginger Cookies -- Adapted from Gingerbread by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Kupparai Eeva (traditional Finnish)
• Measureless Obsession -- Adapted from Measured Obsession by Fried Herman -- Tune by Henry Purcell
• Serpecourante -- Adapted from Terpsicourante by Gary Roodman -- Tune Courante by Michael Praetorius, 1612
• The Garter -- Adapted from Jenny, Come Tie My Cravat, or The Garter -- Playford, 1690
• Princess Kate -- Adapted from Princess Katie by William Brearsley --Tune Rondeau from Abdelazar by Henry Purcell
• New Directions -- Adapted from New Map by Margaret and Jeff Bary -- Tune by Anna Patton

 

September 7, 2025

Theme: Cottages and Castles

• Walton Castle -- Adapted from Walton Abbey, Playford 1698 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/walton-abbey
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Sion Cottage -- Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: The Crane Estate by Hanneke Cassel --  Hanneke Cassel and others, For Reasons Unseen -- https://hannekecassel.bandcamp.com/album/for-reasons-unseen
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore by George Paul -- George Paul on keyboards, Martha Edwards on violin, and Julia Goudimova on cello -- live recording from August 2021-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4&ab_channel=MichaelCompton

 

August 31, 2025

Theme: Professions

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

August 24, 2025

Theme: A Medley of Maggots

• Mr. Darcy's Maggot -- Adapted from Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, Playford 1695, for the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, 1995 -- Syllabub (Mara Shea, Julie Gorka, and Walt Robinson) --https://www.marashea.com/music
• Mr. Lane's Maggot --Playford 1695, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality (Jon Berger, Rebecca King, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/farnicle-huggy-cd/01t1M00000LvEVb
• Miss Carey's Maggot --Adapted from Cary's Maggott, Playford 1701 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, private recording --http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Little Fuerst Maggot -- Adapted from Fuerst Maggot by Don Theyken --Tune Doctor Who Pirate Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust (track speeded 5%) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/wanderlust/01t1M00000LvEUtQAN -
• Miss Huntington's Maggot -- Adapted from Huntington's Maggot, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots, slowed 10% --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Break music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller -- Rodney Miller and Airdance, Flying On Home CD --https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home
• Final waltz: To Paula by Louis Schryer -- Mari Black (violin) and Jake Charron (piano), Flight --http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html

 

August 17, 2025

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Ransom -- Adapted from Ransom Note by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Peace Walk -- Adapted from Bastille Day by David Smukler -- Tune Peace Walk by Debbie Jackson
• Captain's Delight -- Adapted from Captain's Magot, Playford, 1696
• Sweet Summer -- Adapted from Summersweet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Smuggler's Reel, traditional
• Summer Leap -- Adapted from Summer Circle by Fried Herman -- Tune Rob's Leap by Chris Dewhurst
• Dancing with Gaye -- Adapted from Madam Fifer's Inauguration by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

August 10, 2025

Theme: Hills and Mountains

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) --  The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 --  Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson -- Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

August 3, 2025

Theme: Cities

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time  -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

July 27, 2025

Theme: Purcell

• Spring in Carolina -- Adapted from Spring in Sebastopol by Philippe Callens --Tune Bourrée by Henry Purcell, from The Old Bachelor, 1691 -- Mara Shea, violins, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune from The Masque of Dioclesian 1690, by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire (Karen Axelrod and Daron Douglas), Winter Oranges -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• To Ayre is Purcell -- Adapted from To Dance Divine by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune To Ayre is Purcell by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/modern-treasures
• St. Martin's Court -- Adapted from St. Martin's Lane, Playford 1696 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, for The Virtuous Wife by Thomas D'Urfey, 1679 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: Siege of Limerick-- Playford, 1695 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, from The Prophetess, 1690 -- Les Witches and Siobhán Armstrong, Lord Gallaway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Final waltz: Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell, from Harmonia Sacra, 1688 -- Voices of Music (a San Francisco Early Music ensemble including Thomas Cooley, tenor; Elisabeth Reed, viola de gamba; Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; and David Tayler, archlute), The Purcell Project

 

July 20, 2025

Theme: Musical Instruments

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

July 13, 2025

Theme: Head to Toe

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• The Night Cap Jig -- Adapted from The Night Cap by Marjorie Heffer and William Porter -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co, More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha Edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist,  Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

July 6, 2025

Theme: In the Sky

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther --https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Recording: Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Star Trek Day -- Adapted from Star Trek, anonymous Scottish country dance -- Tunes The Duke of Atholl's Jig, Morrison's Academy Anniversary March (both by Ron Gonella), Paddy's Leather Breeches (traditional) -- Recording: Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock-- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- marashea.com/music

 

June 29, 2025

Theme: Days of the Week

• Sunday Assembly -- Adapted from Sun Assembly, Thompson 1757 -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Plum First Thursday -- Adapted from Plum Thursday by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Split Rock by Kevin Burke -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/impropriety-volume-lll-cd/01t1M00000LvEXo
• Saturday Trio -- Adapted from Saturday Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune Feeling For It by Steve Hunt -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Saturday Morning Waltz -- Adapted from The Molly Andrew by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saturday Morning Waltz by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/impropriety-volume-l-cd/01t1M00000LvEVK
• Welcome to Wednesday -- Adapted from Wednesday Welcome, SCD by Terry Glasspool -- Tunes: Judie's Farewell to Spring Creek (Judie's Farewell by Julie Gorka, Tongadale Reel by Farquhar MacDonald, Dick Gossip , trad Scottish) -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, The Swans of Atlanta -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Friday Night in Town by Brian Pickell -- Brian Pickell, Shane Cook, James Stevens, and Michelle Legere, Friday Night in Town -- https://brianpickell.bandcamp.com/album/friday-night-in-town
• Final Waltz: Sunday River by Pete Sutherland -- Childsplay, Great Waltz

 

June 22, 2025

Theme: Sea and Shore

• A Ship in Full Sail -- Adapted from The Dressed Ship, Thompson 1774 -- Bare Necessities, Simple Pleasures --  https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/simple-pleasures
• Spring Beach  -- Adapted from Beach Spring by Leslie Lassetter -- Tune B. F. White, harmonized by Ronald A. Nelson  - Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording https://www.marashea.com/music
• Footprints on the Shore -- Adapted from Footprints in the Sand by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mendocino Morning by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- Barnes 3, 61
• The Balkans and the Isles -- Adapted from The Isles and the Balkans by Nicholas Rockstroh -- Tune  Rampant Tolerance by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Break music: Round the Horn by Jay Ungar -- performed by George Penk, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer on A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest --  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/ -
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Rodney Miller and Airdance, Flying On Home -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

June 15, 2025

Theme: Men (for Fathers' Day)

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson, In ¾ Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

June 8, 2025

Theme: Home and Houses

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson,  The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason,  The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

June 1, 2025

Theme: Parties, Games, and Sports

• One Card Short -- Adapted from Bel Canto by Susan Kevra -- Tune One Card Short by Dave Wiesler -- Odd Sundays Garage Band (Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, and Patti Cobb) -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Joyful Jubilee -- Adapted from Gotham Jubilee by Loretta Holz -- Tune Joyful Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Happy Chase -- Adapted from The Happy Dance, or A Chase for Martha by Sharon Green -- Tune The Happy Dance by Jonathan Jensen -- Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jonathan Jensen, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Rural Games -- Adapted from Rural Sports, 1748 -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/rural-sports
• Tetherball -- Dance by Renèe Camus -- Tune The Gale by Susan Conger -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml
• Break music: Open Fields by Stephen Wake, performed by Stephen Wake and Rick Cyge https://stephenwake.bandcamp.com/track/open-fields
• Final waltz: Okinawa Reunion by Dave Wiesler, performed by Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/track/okinawa-reunion-waltz

 

May 25, 2025

Theme: Memories

• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes 2 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store )
• Tammy's Tribute -- Adapted from Tammy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr 1721 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The She Favourite -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Mary Kay -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Forget Me Knot (tunes  Our Someday by Dave Wiesler / Lady Isabella Wemyss's Strathspey by William Marshall) -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music -- NIB -- William Marshall tune at https://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/scottish-mandolin-tab/pdf/lady_isabella_wemyss_strathspey-mandolin-tab.pdf
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

May 18, 2025

Theme: Geometry

• Round and Round with Sharon -- Adapted from The Detour, or Round and Round, dance and tune by Sharon McKinley -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Travellers Round -- Adapted from Gypsy Round, dance and tune by Eric Leber -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4, 1971 --  Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Circling the Square -- Adapted from Squaring the Circle by Loretta Holz -- Tune Randy's Rondo by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Round Cheshire -- Adapted from Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Charles Bolton -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion), Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html 
• Final Waltz: Twin Centers of the Universe by Susie Secco -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

May 11, 2025

Theme: Women

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://www.marashea.com/music 

 

May 4, 2025

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• April Starlight – Adapted from April Stars by Jacqui Grennan – Tune April Waltz by Selma Kaplan
• The Mouse Trap – Adapted from Old Hob, or The Mouse Trap, Walsh 1719
• Sams Delight – Adapted from Sams Maggot, Walsh 1728
• Jolly Roger -- Adapted from Sir Roger, dance and tune by Elizabeth Goossen
• The Longleaf Pine – Adapted from The Ponderosa Pine by Fried Herman – Tune: Ashworth by Anita Anderson
• Pierrot -- Adapted from Perro, Walsh 1731

 

April 27, 2025

Theme: In French

• Voyage à Paris – Adapted from Trip to Paris, Playford 1726 --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Le Voyage de la Diabline -- Adapted from Trip to Provence by Susan Kevra -- Tune: Le Voyage de la Diabline by Rachel Bell -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• La Fête de Village – Adapted from Champagne by Jenna Simpson -- Tune La Fête de Village (The Village Festival)  --  Naomi Morse, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Champagne -- https://jennasimpson.bandcamp.com/album/champagne
• Le Monde de la Danse – Dance for 1 or 2 people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: The Duchess by Bob Pasquarello -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss-office.my.site.com/commons/s/product/wanderlust/01t1M00000LvEUtQAN
• Branle des Chevaux – Adapted from Horseplay by Gary Roodman -- Tune Branle des Chevaux by Thoinot Arbeau  -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/product/new-friends-music-for-a-second-selection-of-dances-from-gary-roodman-cd/01t1M00000LvEOMQA3
• Break music: Hommage a Edmond Parizeau  -- Tune by Marcel Messervier  --  https://susansonger.bandcamp.com/album/a-portland-selection-1 -- Music notation at https://natunelist.net/hommage-a-edmond-parizeau/
• Final waltz: Le Carrousel du Mont Royal -- Tune by Charlene Thomson -- Hey for Three and West Conway Trio, Friends for All Seasons -- https://cdss-office.my.site.com/commons/s/product/friends-for-all-seasons/01t1M00000LvEc7QAF

 

April 20, 2025

Theme: Virtues

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends 
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

April 13, 2025

Theme: Numbers

• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer -- English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Fourpence -- Adapted from Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Money in Two Pockets -- Adapted from Money in Both Pockets, Campbell 1790 --   Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

April 6, 2025

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Flirtation -- Adapted from The Cotery, Richmond Assemblies, 1797 -- Tune: The Gay Cotery by Leslie Lasseter
• Daphne's Choice -- Adapted from Apollo and Daphne, Walsh 1718 -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/docs/Apollo%20And%20Daphne.pdf
• The Red Ribbon -- Adapted from Anna Bella, Playford 1726 -- Tune: The Red Ribbon, from Wright's Compleat Collection of Celebrated Country Dances, 1740
• Caries Whim -- Adapted from Caries Maggott, Playford 1701 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The Irish Howle
• The Chuckling Curate -- Adapted from The Laughing Vicar, Kynaston 1716 -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/docs/Laughing%20Vicar.pdf
• The Merry Symmetrians -- Adapted from The Merry Salopians, Kynaston 1718 -- Tune: The Old Mill by Brian Jenkins

 

March 30, 2025

Theme: Birds

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- - https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds#:~:text=Sylvia%20plays%20both%20nylon%2Dstrung,celeste%2C%20bass%2C%20and%20percussion
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

March 23, 2025

Theme: Flowers

• Windflowers -- Adapted from Zephyrs and Flora, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• Phaon and Flora -- Adapted from Flora and Phaon, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Summer Garden Jig -- Adapted from Whirl-a-Jig by Loretta Holz -- Tune Summer Garden Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Day Lily --- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Heidenroslein by Heinrich Werner, 19th century German -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: The Rose by the Door by Andrea Hoag -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 9, 2025

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Buds and Blooms – Adapted from the dance From Bud to Bloom by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett – Tune by Shira Kammen
• Winter's Lamentation – Adapted from Porter's Lamentation, Playford 1657
• Birds in Flight – Adapted from Murmurations by Jenna Simpson --Tune by Dave Wiesler
• Dancing in the Field – Adapted from Playing (in) the Field by Gary Roodman – Tune Entree, Mirtillo Suite of Il Pastor Fido by G. F. Handel
• Verdant Groves – Adapted from Rites of Spring by Carol Ann Krug Graves – Tune Verdant Groves, traditional Shaker
• Lady Marian -- Adapted from Filigree by Rosemary Lach -- Tune Lady Marian by Gregory Brown

 

March 2, 2025

Theme: Sleep and Waking

• Dancing in My Dreams -- Adapted from In My Dreams I Go Dancing by Jonathan Sivier -- Tune Weathered Inn Waltz by Al White -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- contact Martha Edwards, martha.edwards [at] gmail.com
• Sleepdancing -- Adapted from Flowers of Edinburgh (traditional) and Sleepwalking by Katherine Giacoletti -- Tunes Screech Owl Reel by Dave Wiesler / Jinglin' Johnnie trad. / Prince Charlie, trad. --  Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Awakening to the Dawn -- Adapted from Awakening by Renée Camus -- Tune Daybreak by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Retired and Rejuvenated -- Adapted from A Retiring Fellow by Gary Roodman --  Tune Mundesse from Playford 1651 -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Tune adapted by Rebecca King -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Calm by Maeve Gilchrist -- Harpweaver -- https://maevegilchristmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-harpweaver
• Final waltz: Lullaby for Kenza by Muriel Johnstone -- Muriel Johnstone and Keith Smith -- Highland Shortbread  -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDDOOEE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk14

February 23, 2025

Theme: Children

• Childgrove -- Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Emma's Three -- Adapted from Emma Turns Three by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Little Nina's Smile -- Adapted from Nina's Smile by Gary Roodman -- Tune Giga by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Good Friends (mandolin by Aldo Fabrizi) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop 
• Joseph's Commencement -- Adapted from Emma's Commencement by Alan Simpson-Vlach -- Tune Murray's Passage by Debbie Jackson -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Swinging on a Gate (traditional) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

February 16, 2025

Theme: Rivers and Rain

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay -- reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat, traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Falling Water Waltz -- Adapted from Waterfall Waltz by Pat Shaw -- Tune Caerdroea, traditional Welsh --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Raindance -- Adapted from Da Rain Dancin', a Scottish country dance by Ron Wallace -- Tunes by Muriel Johnstone, J. Scott Skinner, Neil Gow, and Dave Wiesler -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon), One Day in June -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Two Rivers by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time 2 -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

February 9, 2025

Theme: Love

• Love for Three Generations -- Adapted from Atossa's Gift by Scott Higgs -- Tune Love for Three Generations by Clara Byom -- Clara Byom, solo recording -- https://clarabyom.bandcamp.com/track/love-for-three-generations
• Wooing Martha -- Adapted from Wooing Mairi by Scott Higgs -- Tune by Eric Scott / alternate tune Mairi's Wedding (traditional) -- Hold the Mustard (Key to the Cellar Book Ensemble) -- https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Key-Cellar-Book-Ensemble/dp/B084M81N2Y
• A Warm Heart -- Adapted from A Big Heart by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Turtledoves -- Adapted from Dovetail by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in Farnicle Huggy -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Love, Port, and Sherry -- a tune from Power's Collection of Country Dances, 1812 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, piano; Karin Loya, cello; Becky Ross, fiddle; Walt Robinson, recorder; and David Scheim, harp, A Sheep at the Wheel -- juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

February 6, 2025

Theme: Family

• The Dancing Husband -- Adapted from The Dancing Wife by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pall-Mall, Playford 1686 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Golden Mahieus -- Adapted from Gold for the Mahieus by Philippe Callens -- Tune Spagnolette Reformeert, traditional Dutch -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Sarah's Sarabande -- Adapted from Sarah by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Agatha by Erasmus Widmann, 1631 – MGM and Reunion, Old Friends – https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784  -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/track/the-arcadian-nuptials
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama Don't Allow No Music Playin Round Here -- Jean-Claude Mirandette / American traditional -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/motel-henri
• Final waltz: One for Diana -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

February 2, 2025

Theme: Animals

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance CD -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

January 26, 2025

Theme: Unusual Words

• Banter Lyric -- Adapted from Fenterlarick by Joyce Walker -- Tune Nancy's Delight by Fred Grimshaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Mildly She Reigns -- Adapted from Mylecharane by Fried Herman -- Traditional Manx tune -- Recording: Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Macedonigan -- Adapted from Michedonia by Dan Blim -- Tune Carpathian Tune --  Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Fairy's Lullaby -- Adapted from Farnicle Huggy, Walsh 1718 (reconstructed by Andrew Shaw) -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Bell and Mirror -- Adapted from Bellamira, Playford 1689 --  Les Witches, Lord Galloway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Break music: Skebergslåten -- traditional Swedish harp song -- Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm (Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark) -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/track/skebergsl-ten
• Final waltz: Enrichezvous by Edith Farrar, performed by Wild Asparagus -- Best of Wild Asparagus -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/wild.html

 

January 19, 2025

Theme: Cats

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

January 12, 2025

Theme: Time

• A Good Beginning -- Adapted from A New Beginning by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet adapted from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G (ca 1717) -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Whiskey After Dinner -- Adapted from Whiskey Before Dinner by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Karen Axelrod and others, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shortest Day -- Adapted from The Longest Night by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Cog Railway by Dave Wiesler -- English Echoes, vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: traditional Northumbrian – Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer with John Dipper, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
  
• The Satisfying Conclusion -- Adapted from The Happy Conclusion, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

 

January 5, 2025

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Morgan Magan Maggot – Adapted from Morgan Magan by Ken Sheffield – Tune by Turlough O'Carolan
• A Dancer's Best Friend – Adapted from A Girl's Best Friend by Fried Herman – Tunes Bonnie George Campbell / Wand'ring Willie, traditional
• County Line Road – Adapted from The Girls of County Line by Jenna Simpson – Tune by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin
• Lover's Retreat – Adapted from Beau's Retreat, Playford 1728
• The Road Less Traveled – Adapted from The Road Not Taken by Anna Rain -- Tune The Green Route by Dave Wiesler
• Well Fed Dragons – Adapted from Trip to Komodo by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

 

December 31, 2024

Theme: Lights and Delights

• Mr. Ganiford's Delightful Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Ganiford's Delight -- Dance and tune by William Ganiford --  Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/mr-ganifords-delight
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Strawberry Delight -- Adapted from Shawberry Delight by Christine Robb -- Tune: Shawberry Park, Alexander 1730 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth -- Dance and tune by Orly Krasner -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mr. Sancho's Delight -- Adapted from Mungo's Delight -- Dance and tune by Ignatius Sancho -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: The Wren, traditional polka -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction --https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

December 29, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Megajig -- Adapted from Woodshed by Lise Dyckman, Jim Saxe, Nancy Meyer and Alan Winston -- Tune Megajig by Larry Unger
• Sparkling and Serene -- Adapted from Sparkling and Still by Alan Winston -- Tune Fanny Power by Turlough O'Carolan
• Lord Frog -- Adapted from Boldwood by Val Medve -- Tune Lord Frog, Walsh 1713
• The Companionship -- Adapted from The Friendship, 1719 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• The Brewer Laddie -- Adapted from Folderol by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Brewer Laddie, traditional
• Gift for Gaye -- Adapted from Gaye's Gifts by David Smukler -- Tune Gaye's Gifts by Debbie Jackson

 

December 24, 2024

Theme: Holidays

• Miss Grace Hay's Valentine -- Adapted from Leslie's Valentine by Scott Higgs -- Tune Miss Grace Hay's Delight (Adapted by Nathaniel Gow from The Accomplished Maid by Carlo Goldoni, 1767) -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording
• Holiday at Zeist -- Adapted from Christmas at Zeist by Philippe Callens -- Tune Sandy's Waltz by Bob McQuillen -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Lichfield Holiday Surprise -- Adapted from Lichfield Ruby Surprise by Gary Roodman -- Tune Gigue by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Easter Friday -- Adapted from Easter Thursday, Walsh 1733 -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084
• New Year's Dream -- Dance and modification by Kalia Kliban -- Tune by Jon Berger -- Odd Sunday's Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: Mary Free – Traditional 15th century carol – Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, Twelve Months And A Day – https://swan-dyer.bandcamp.com/album/twelve-months-and-a-day
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun -- by Gil Aldema -- Elixir, Rampant (bonus track on Bandcamp) -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant

 

December 22, 2024

Theme: Sweet Treats

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Recording: Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) – https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre – https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz --  Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust CD -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker --: Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: She's Sweetest When She's Naked (traditional Irish) -- Aria DiSalvio,  The Phoenix -- https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Aria-Disalvio/dp/B0015CRKZA
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul --George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

December 15, 2024

Theme: Cottages and Castles

• Walton Castle -- Adapted from Walton Abbey, Playford 1698 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/walton-abbey
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Sion Cottage -- Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: The Crane Estate by Hanneke Cassel --  Hanneke Cassel and others, For Reasons Unseen -- https://hannekecassel.bandcamp.com/album/for-reasons-unseen
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore by George Paul -- George Paul on keyboards, Martha Edwards on violin, and Julia Goudimova on cello -- live recording from August 2021-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4&ab_channel=MichaelCompton

 

December 8, 2024

Theme: Hills and Mountains

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) --  The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 --  Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson -- Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

December 1, 2024

Theme: Cities

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time  -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

November 24, 2024

Theme: Purcell

• Spring in Carolina -- Adapted from Spring in Sebastopol by Philippe Callens --Tune Bourrée by Henry Purcell, from The Old Bachelor, 1691 -- Mara Shea, violins, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune from The Masque of Dioclesian 1690, by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire (Karen Axelrod and Daron Douglas), Winter Oranges -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• To Ayre is Purcell -- Adapted from To Dance Divine by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune To Ayre is Purcell by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/modern-treasures
• St. Martin's Court -- Adapted from St. Martin's Lane, Playford 1696 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, for The Virtuous Wife by Thomas D'Urfey, 1679 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: Siege of Limerick-- Playford, 1695 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, from The Prophetess, 1690 -- Les Witches and Siobhán Armstrong, Lord Gallaway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Final waltz: Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell, from Harmonia Sacra, 1688 -- Voices of Music (a San Francisco Early Music ensemble including Thomas Cooley, tenor; Elisabeth Reed, viola de gamba; Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; and David Tayler, archlute), The Purcell Project

 

November 17, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and  Jonny Dyer

• Pool's Hole -- Playford 1690 -- reconstructed by Christine Robb
• Water Lilies -- dance and tune by Melissa Running -- https://www.bacds.org/events/fallball2012/tunes/WaterLilies.pdf
• Swept Away -- Jenny Beer – Tune Bruce Hamilton's Broomstick by Dave Marcus -- https://musescore.org/sites/musescore.org/files/2021-09/Bruce%20Hamilton%27s%20Broomstick.pdf
• Night Watch -- Rich Jackson -- Tune by Karen Axelrod
• Cadger's Other Caper -- Gary Roodman – Tune Roodman's Romp by W H. Myers and C. E. Thomson
• Colorado and All Colorado -- Bob Green -- Tune Waltz for Sara by Kristin Graham -- done in memory of Symmetry's dear friend Bob Green of St. Louis who passed away tis week

 

November 10, 2024

Theme: Memories

• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes 2 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store )
• Tammy's Tribute -- Adapted from Tammy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr 1721 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The She Favourite -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Mary Kay -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Forget Me Knot (tunes  Our Someday by Dave Wiesler / Lady Isabella Wemyss's Strathspey by William Marshall) -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music -- NIB -- William Marshall tune at https://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/scottish-mandolin-tab/pdf/lady_isabella_wemyss_strathspey-mandolin-tab.pdf
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

November 7, 2024 (Thursday)

• Shrewsbury Lasses -- Adapted from the modification by Neil Stuart of Shrewsbury Lasses, Thompson 1765 -- Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross, Colleen Reed, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune: Ariel Julia by Larry Ungar -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/#!/Waltz-Time-CD/p/142218510/category=0
• Young Prince George -- Adapted from Prince George's Birthday, Walsh 1718 -- Bare Necessities, At the Ball --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Walk at Wilton -- Adapted from Weekend in Wilton by Susan and Tom Amesse -- Tune Arran Boat Song (traditional Scottish) -- Johnny and Phil Cunningham, Against the Storm -- https://www.discogs.com/master/520766-John-Phil-Cunningham-Against-The-Storm-- engineered for dancing by Neil Stuart
• Well Done Zoom -- Adapted from Well Done Jack, 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music -- Da Thabh Air An Fharaidh / Da Foostra (traditional Celtic tunes) -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music from Ireland and Scotland -- https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2
• Final waltz -- Wolf Moon Waltz by Tom Cunningham -- Hot Coffee Breakdown, Back Porch Cafe -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/album/back-porch-cafe

 

November 3, 2024

Recorded music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Sharon on the Green -- Adapted from Sharon of the Green by Bob Green -- Tune On the Danforth by Keith Murphy
• Forest Park -- Adapted from Sylvan Park by Susan Kevra -- Tune  by Rachel Bell
• Rosa's Pond -- Adapted from Rosamond's Pond by Thomas Bray 1699
• Hazelfern Jig -- Adapted from Heys in Time by Liz Donaldson -- Tune Hazelfern Jig by Liz Donaldson
• On Green Hill -- Adapted from Lambs on Green Hill by Dave Seppeler -- Tune adapted by Dave Seppeler from a traditional Irish tune
• Setting for Spring -- Adapted from Set for Spring by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

 

October 27, 2024

Dress as an English country dance -- Halloween Party

• Dance of the Demon Daffodils -- Adapted from On the Midway by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Dance of the Demon Daffodils by John Kirkpatrick -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Phoenix Song -- Adapted from Belgia Retriev'd, Walsh 1707 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Bewitched -- One couple dance by Linda Simans -- Tune: Daria by Calvin Vollrath (engineered by Linda Simans to 7x) -- Calvin Volrath, Instrumentally Yours, Something Different -- https://www.amazon.com/Somethin-Different-Calvin-Vollrath/dp/B004MGPPYY
• In the Shadow of Shaconage -- Adapted from Chintimini's Shadow by Chris Sackett -- Tune by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 6 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• The Grey Man of Macdui -- Adapted from Ferla Mor by John Drewry -- Tunes: Lochiel House by Angus Fitchet; We Are Devils, Monsters in the Cellar, and Phantom of the Operetta by Dave Wiesler; Popcorn Behavior by Jay Ungar -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: In the Cracks -- Composed by Dave Wiesler -- Dave Wiesler and others, Cracks and Shadows -- https://www.amazon.com/Cracks-Shadows-Dave-Wiesler/dp/B00HBKQRRC
• Final waltz: Call It a Night -- Composed by Julie King -- KGB, Contra-intelligence -- https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0016O8UXS?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

 

October 20, 2024

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• A Trip to Richmond -- Dance by Kate Riley -- Tune The Lass of Richmond Hill by James Hook (1746-1827)
• The Eclipse -- Susan Kevra -- Tune Anita's Waltz by Rachel Bell
• Room for Ramblers -- Playford 1718
• Belle Meade Branle -- Brooke Friendly, unpublished -- Tune of same name by Jon Berger
• The Gap -- Dance by David Smukler -- Tune Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch, traditional Scottish
• Moyses Hall -- Dance by Ron Coxall in The Blackburne Tunes -- Tune Miss Hariot Edwick's Favourite

 

October 13, 2024

Theme: Trees

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

October 6, 2024

Theme: Musical Instruments

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

September 29, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• A “B” in the Bonnet -- Adapted from Bryon's Boutade by Fried Herman -- Tune Hubbub by Bryon Bonnett
• Dancing Day -- Adapted from Lady Day, Playford 1698
• Trees of Autumn -- Adapted from Leaves of Autumn by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett, in Impropriety Vol. 3 -- Tune: Bob Mills' Draught by Kate Barnes
• Whirligig's Maggot -- Adapted from Whirligig's Last Bow, dance and tune by Pat Shaw
• Friendly Farewell -- Adapted from Randolph Farewell by Fried Herman -- Tune by Tom Siess
• Jack Under the Hedge -- Adapted from Jack By the Hedge by Jan Dale -- Tune by John Stapledon

 

September 22, 2024

Theme: Seasons

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   ebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter -- Aryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds-- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

September 15, 2024

Theme: Head to Toe

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• The Night Cap Jig -- Adapted from The Night Cap by Marjorie Heffer and William Porter -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co, More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha Edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist,  Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

September 8, 2024

Theme: In the Sky

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther --https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Recording: Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Star Trek Day -- Adapted from Star Trek, anonymous Scottish country dance -- Tunes The Duke of Atholl's Jig, Morrison's Academy Anniversary March (both by Ron Gonella), Paddy's Leather Breeches (traditional) -- Recording: Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock-- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- marashea.com/music

 

September 1, 2024

Theme: Home

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson,  The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason,  The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

 

August 27, 2024

Theme: Professions

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

August 25, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer (recording played)

• Flights of Fancy -- Adapted from Fancy That by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Nancy Dawson's Fancy 1765
• Evening Rhapsody -- Adapted from Evening Dreams by Robert Jamison -- Tune Evening Waltz by Dave Marcus
• Saint Valentine's Day -- Adapted from Valentine's Day, Playford 1679
• Together, Apart -- Adapted from Meeting and Parting by Alan Winston -- Tune The Air Tune by Liz Carroll
• The Fairy Princess -- Adapted from The Fairy Queen by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell
• At the Heart -- Adapted from Heartwood by Michael Wood -- Tune Michael and Linda by Dave Wiesler

 

August 18, 2024

Theme: Geometry

• Round and Round with Sharon -- Adapted from The Detour, or Round and Round, dance and tune by Sharon McKinley -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Travellers Round -- Adapted from Gypsy Round, dance and tune by Eric Leber -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4, 1971 --  Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Circling the Square -- Adapted from Squaring the Circle by Loretta Holz -- Tune Randy's Rondo by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Round Cheshire -- Adapted from Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Charles Bolton -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion), Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html 
• Final Waltz: Twin Centers of the Universe by Susie Secco -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

 

August 11, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Jumper's Cross -- Adapted from Jumper's Chase -- Playford 1718 - reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in Emperor of the Moon
• Crested Hens -- Adapted from Melrosian Triplet by Jonathan L. King -- Tune Crested Hens by Gilles Chabenat
• A Good Day for Dancing -- Adapted from And Good Day to You Too! By Rick Mohr, Scott Higgs, and Jenny Beer -- Tune by Dave Wiesler
• Little Grey Tricksy -- Adapted from Little Grey Cat by Renee Camus -- Tune The Shepherdess, traditional
• A Playford Porpoise -- Adapted from A Playful Porpoise by Scott Higgs -- Tune Hey Nonny Nano by Carol Compton
• Well Fed Dragons -- Adapted from Trip to Komodo by Gary Roodman -- Tune Well Fed Dragons by Dave Wiesler

 

August 4, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Morgan Magan Maggot -- Adapted from Morgan Magan by Ken Sheffield -- Tune by Turlough O'Carolan
• A Dancer's Best Friend -- Adapted from A Girl's Best Friend by Fried Herman -- Tunes: Bonnie George Campbell and Wand'ring Willie, both traditional
• Boomerang Bob -- Adapted from Bob's Boomerang by Mike Richardson -- Tune by Anita Anderson
• Steppy Downs Road -- Adapted from Steppy Downs by Renee Camus -- Tune: Steppy Downs Road by Sam Sweeney
• Lover's Retreat -- Adapted from Beau's Retreat in Playford 1728
• Mischief Afoot -- Adapted from Movement Afoot by Alan Winston -- Tune Steciak's Waltz by Larry Unger

 

July 28, 2024

Theme: Numbers

• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer -- English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Fourpence -- Adapted from Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Money in Two Pockets -- Adapted from Money in Both Pockets, Campbell 1790 --   Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

July 21, 2024

Theme: Animals

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance CD -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

July 14, 2024

Theme: Birds

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- - https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds#:~:text=Sylvia%20plays%20both%20nylon%2Dstrung,celeste%2C%20bass%2C%20and%20percussion
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

July 7, 2024

Theme: Rain Dance

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay -- reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat, traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Falling Water Waltz -- Adapted from Waterfall Waltz by Pat Shaw -- Tune Caerdroea, traditional Welsh --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Raindance -- Adapted from Da Rain Dancin', a Scottish country dance by Ron Wallace -- Tunes by Muriel Johnstone, J. Scott Skinner, Neil Gow, and Dave Wiesler -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon), One Day in June -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Two Rivers by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time 2 -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

July 4, 2024

Theme: Holidays

• Miss Grace Hay's Valentine -- Adapted from Leslie's Valentine by Scott Higgs -- Tune Miss Grace Hay's Delight (Adapted by Nathaniel Gow from The Accomplished Maid by Carlo Goldoni, 1767) -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording
• Holiday at Zeist -- Adapted from Christmas at Zeist by Philippe Callens -- Tune Sandy's Waltz by Bob McQuillen -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Lichfield Holiday Surprise -- Adapted from Lichfield Ruby Surprise by Gary Roodman -- Tune Gigue by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Easter Friday -- Adapted from Easter Thursday, Walsh 1733 -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084
• Sparklers -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tunes The King's Reel (trad), David Knight's Farewell to Apathy (Whatever) by David Knight, Crystal by David Knight, Lord Saltoun (trad) -- Thistle House Live (Dave Wiesler, David Knight, Dan Emery) Capelthwaite
• Break music: Camp Meeting on the Fourth of July / Grey Eagle / Walk Up Georgia Ro -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer, Portland Selection -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun -- by Gil Aldema -- Elixir, Rampant (bonus track on Bandcamp) -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant

 

June 30, 2024

Theme: Children

• Childgrove -- Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Emma's Three -- Adapted from Emma Turns Three by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Little Nina's Smile -- Adapted from Nina's Smile by Gary Roodman -- Tune Giga by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Good Friends (mandolin by Aldo Fabrizi) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop 
• Joseph's Commencement -- Adapted from Emma's Commencement by Alan Simpson-Vlach -- Tune Murray's Passage by Debbie Jackson -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Swinging on a Gate (traditional) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

June 23, 2024

Theme: Family

• The Dancing Husband -- Adapted from The Dancing Wife by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pall-Mall, Playford 1686 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Golden Mahieus -- Adapted from Gold for the Mahieus by Philippe Callens -- Tune Spagnolette Reformeert, traditional Dutch -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Happy Family -- Adapted from The Happy Couple by Nathaniel Kynaston, Walsh 1716 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784  -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/track/the-arcadian-nuptials
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama Don't Allow No Music Playin Round Here -- Jean-Claude Mirandette / American traditional -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/motel-henri
• Final waltz: One for Diana -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

 

June 16, 2024

Theme: Men (for Fathers' Day)

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson, In ¾ Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

June 9, 2024

Live music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Megajig --Adapted from Woodshed by Lise Dyckman, Jim Saxe, Nancy Meyer and Alan Winston --Tune: Megajig by Larry Unger --https://www.bacds.org/events/alansbb/megajig.pdf
• Misty Land of Wonder --Adapted from Land of Mist and Wonder by Gary Roodman, in A Combination of Calculated Figures --Tune Mylne's Court by Rachel Bell
• A Danceable Feast --Adapted from A Moveable Feast by Susan Kevra --Tune Duck Duck Go by Rachel Bell
• The Companionship --Adapted from The Friendship, 1719, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --first frame at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvF2fiaE0yY&ab_channel=Whiskers
• Sparkling and Serene --Adapted from Sparkling and Still by Alan Winston --Tune Fanny Power by Turlough O'Carolan
• Somerset Circle --Adapted from Somerset Square by Philippe Callens --Tune A Trip to the Bar by J. Hymas

 

June 2, 2024

Theme: Cats

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

May 26, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Poole's Cavern -- Adapted from Pool's Hole, Playford 1690, reconstructed by Christine Robb
• The Water Lily -- Adapted from Water Lilies, dance and tune by Melissa Running -- https://www.bacds.org/events/fallball2012/tunes/WaterLilies.pdf
• Bruce Hamilton's Broomstick -- Adapted from Swept Away by Jenny Beer -- Tune Bruce Hamilton's Broomstick by Dave Marcus -- https://musescore.org/sites/musescore.org/files/2021-09/Bruce%20Hamilton%27s%20Broomstick.pdf
• The Watches of the Night -- Adapted from Night Watch by Rich Jackson -- Tune Night Watch by Karen Axelrod
• Roodman's Romp -- Adapted from Cadger's Other Caper by Gary Roodman -- Tune Roodman's Romp by W H. Myers and C. E. Thomson
• Dancing with Dragons -- Adapted from From Among Dragons, dance and tune by Leslie Lassetter

 

May 19, 2024

Theme: Unusual Words

• Banter Lyric -- Adapted from Fenterlarick by Joyce Walker -- Tune Nancy's Delight by Fred Grimshaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Mildly She Reigns -- Adapted from Mylecharane by Fried Herman -- Traditional Manx tune -- Recording: Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Macedonigan -- Adapted from Michedonia by Dan Blim -- Tune Carpathian Tune --  Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Fairy's Lullaby -- Adapted from Farnicle Huggy, Walsh 1718 (reconstructed by Andrew Shaw) -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Bell and Mirror -- Adapted from Bellamira, Playford 1689 --  Les Witches, Lord Galloway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Break music: Skebergslåten -- traditional Swedish harp song -- Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm (Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark) -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/track/skebergsl-ten
• Final waltz: Enrichezvous by Edith Farrar, performed by Wild Asparagus -- Best of Wild Asparagus -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/wild.html

 

May 12, 2024

Theme: Women

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://www.marashea.com/music 

 

May 5, 2024

(recording of live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, January 14, 2024)

• Opening waltz: Hands Across the Pond by Jonny Dyer
• The Ransom -- Adapted from Ransom Note by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Peace Walk -- Adapted from Bastille Day by David Smukler -- Tune Peace Walk by Debbie Jackson
• Kensington Gardens -- Adapted from Kensington Court, Playford 1695
• The Farewells -- Adapted from Les Adieux by Robert Jamison -- Tune Charon's Waltz by Dave Marcus
• Joanna's Jig -- Adapted from Jig for Joanna by Dan Blim -- Tunes Tipperty's Jean by J. Scott Skinner (played AABB), and Rod's Birthday by Barbara McOwen
• Dancing with Gaye -- Adapted from Madam Fifer's Inauguration by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler
• Break music: Dude Night Kiss -- words by Robert Swan, music by Vicki Swan -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer
• Closing waltz: Angarrick by Jonny Dyer

 

April 28, 2024

Theme: Professions

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

April 21, 2024

Theme: Hills and Mountains

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) --  The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 --  Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson -- Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

April 14, 2024

Theme: Cottages and Castles

• Walton Castle -- Adapted from Walton Abbey, Playford 1698 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/walton-abbey
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Sion Cottage -- Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: The Crane Estate by Hanneke Cassel --  Hanneke Cassel and others, For Reasons Unseen -- https://hannekecassel.bandcamp.com/album/for-reasons-unseen
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore by George Paul -- George Paul on keyboards, Martha Edwards on violin, and Julia Goudimova on cello -- live recording from August 2021-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4&ab_channel=MichaelCompton

 

April 7, 2024

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Theme: Spring Things

• Sharon on the Green -- Adapted from Sharon of the Green by Bob Green -- Tune On the Danforth by Keith Murphy
• Forest Park -- Adapted from Sylvan Park by Susan Kevra -- Tune  by Rachel Bell
• Rosa's Pond -- Adapted from Rosamond's Pond by Thomas Bray 1699
• Hazelfern Jig -- Adapted from Heys in Time by Liz Donaldson -- Tune Hazelfern Jig by Liz Donaldson
• On Green Hill -- Adapted from Lambs on Green Hill by Dave Seppeler -- Tune adapted by Dave Seppeler from a traditional Irish tune
• Setting for Spring -- Adapted from Set for Spring by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

 

March 31, 2024

Theme: Virtues

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends 
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 24, 2024

Theme: Flowers

• Windflowers -- Adapted from Zephyrs and Flora, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• Phaon and Flora -- Adapted from Flora and Phaon, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Summer Garden Jig -- Adapted from Whirl-a-Jig by Loretta Holz -- Tune Summer Garden Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Day Lily --- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Heidenroslein by Heinrich Werner, 19th century German -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

March 17, 2024

Theme: Colors

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe , Waltz Time -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Dance by Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas), The Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional Irish / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay,  A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: The Rose by the Door by Andrea Hoag -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 10, 2024

Theme: Cities

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time  -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

March 3, 2024

Theme: Trees

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

February 25, 2024

Theme: Memories

• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes 2 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store )
• Tammy's Tribute -- Adapted from Tammy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr 1721 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The She Favourite -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Mary Kay -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Forget Me Knot (tunes  Our Someday by Dave Wiesler / Lady Isabella Wemyss's Strathspey by William Marshall) -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music -- NIB -- William Marshall tune at https://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/scottish-mandolin-tab/pdf/lady_isabella_wemyss_strathspey-mandolin-tab.pdf
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

February 18, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Flights of Fancy -- Adapted from Fancy That by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Nancy Dawson's Fancy 1765
• Evening Rhapsody -- Adapted from Evening Dreams by Robert Jamison -- Tune Evening Waltz by Dave Marcus
• Saint Valentine's Day -- Adapted from Valentine's Day, Playford 1679
• Together, Apart -- Adapted from Meeting and Parting by Alan Winston -- Tune The Air Tune by Liz Carroll
• The Fairy Princess -- Adapted from The Fairy Queen by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hornpipe from The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell
• At the Heart -- Adapted from Heartwood by Michael Wood -- Tune Michael and Linda by Dave Wiesler

 

February 11, 2024

Theme: Love

• Lucky in Love -- Adapted from The Lover's Luck by Thomas Bray, 1699 -- Tune attributed to Thomas Tollett -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Wooing Martha -- Adapted from Wooing Mairi by Scott Higgs -- Tune by Eric Scott / alternate tune Mairi's Wedding (traditional) -- Hold the Mustard (Key to the Cellar Book Ensemble) -- https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Key-Cellar-Book-Ensemble/dp/B084M81N2Y
• A Warm Heart -- Adapted from A Big Heart by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Turtledoves -- Adapted from Dovetail by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in Farnicle Huggy -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Love, Port, and Sherry -- a tune from Power's Collection of Country Dances, 1812 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, piano; Karin Loya, cello; Becky Ross, fiddle; Walt Robinson, recorder; and David Scheim, harp, A Sheep at the Wheel -- juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

February 4, 2024

Theme: Purcell

• Spring in Carolina -- Adapted from Spring in Sebastopol by Philippe Callens --Tune Bourrée by Henry Purcell, from The Old Bachelor, 1691 -- Mara Shea, violins, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune from The Masque of Dioclesian 1690, by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire (Karen Axelrod and Daron Douglas), Winter Oranges -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• To Ayre is Purcell -- Adapted from To Dance Divine by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune To Ayre is Purcell by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/modern-treasures
• St. Martin's Court -- Adapted from St. Martin's Lane, Playford 1696 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, for The Virtuous Wife by Thomas D'Urfey, 1679 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: Siege of Limerick-- Playford, 1695 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, from The Prophetess, 1690 -- Les Witches and Siobhán Armstrong, Lord Gallaway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Final waltz: Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell, from Harmonia Sacra, 1688 -- Voices of Music (a San Francisco Early Music ensemble including Thomas Cooley, tenor; Elisabeth Reed, viola de gamba; Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; and David Tayler, archlute), The Purcell Project

 

January 28, 2024

Theme: Sleep and Waking

• Dancing in My Dreams -- Adapted from In My Dreams I Go Dancing by Jonathan Sivier -- Tune Weathered Inn Waltz by Al White -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- contact Martha Edwards, martha.edwards [at] gmail.com
• Sleepdancing -- Adapted from Flowers of Edinburgh (traditional) and Sleepwalking by Katherine Giacoletti -- Tunes Screech Owl Reel by Dave Wiesler / Jinglin' Johnnie trad. / Prince Charlie, trad. --  Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Awakening to the Dawn -- Adapted from Awakening by Renée Camus -- Tune Daybreak by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Retired and Rejuvenated -- Adapted from A Retiring Fellow by Gary Roodman --  Tune Mundesse from Playford 1651 -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Tune adapted by Rebecca King -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Calm by Maeve Gilchrist -- Harpweaver -- https://maevegilchristmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-harpweaver
• Final waltz: Lullaby for Kenza by Muriel Johnstone -- Muriel Johnstone and Keith Smith -- Highland Shortbread  -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDDOOEE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk14

 

January 21, 2024

Theme: Musical Instruments

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

January 16, 2024

Theme: Women

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://www.marashea.com/music 

 

January 14, 2024

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Ransom -- Adapted from Ransom Note by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Peace Walk -- Adapted from Bastille Day by David Smukler -- Tune Peace Walk by Debbie Jackson
• Kensington Gardens -- Adapted from Kensington Court, Playford 1695
• The Farewells -- Adapted from Les Adieux by Robert Jamison -- Tune Charon's Waltz by Dave Marcus
• Joanna's Jig -- Adapted from Jig for Joanna by Dan Blim -- Tunes Tipperty's Jean by J. Scott Skinner (played AABB), and Rod's Birthday by Barbara McOwen
• Dancing with Gaye -- Adapted from Madam Fifer's Inauguration by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler

 

January 7, 2024

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson,  The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason,  The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

 

December 31, 2023

Theme: Time

• A Good Beginning -- Adapted from A New Beginning by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet adapted from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G (ca 1717) -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Whiskey After Dinner -- Adapted from Whiskey Before Dinner by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Karen Axelrod and others, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shortest Day -- Adapted from The Longest Night by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Cog Railway by Dave Wiesler -- English Echoes, vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: traditional Northumbrian – Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer with John Dipper, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
  
• The Satisfying Conclusion -- Adapted from The Happy Conclusion, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

December 26, 2023

• The Dancing Husband -- Adapted from The Dancing Wife by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pall-Mall, Playford 1686 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Golden Mahieus -- Adapted from Gold for the Mahieus by Philippe Callens -- Tune Spagnolette Reformeert, traditional Dutch -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Happy Family -- Adapted from The Happy Couple by Nathaniel Kynaston, Walsh 1716 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784  -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/track/the-arcadian-nuptials
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama Don't Allow No Music Playin Round Here -- Jean-Claude Mirandette / American traditional -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/motel-henri
• Final waltz: One for Diana -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

December 24, 2023

Theme: Holidays

• Miss Grace Hay's Valentine -- Adapted from Leslie's Valentine by Scott Higgs -- Tune Miss Grace Hay's Delight (Adapted by Nathaniel Gow from The Accomplished Maid by Carlo Goldoni, 1767) -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording
• Holiday at Zeist -- Adapted from Christmas at Zeist by Philippe Callens -- Tune Sandy's Waltz by Bob McQuillen -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Lichfield Holiday Surprise -- Adapted from Lichfield Ruby Surprise by Gary Roodman -- Tune Gigue by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Easter Friday -- Adapted from Easter Thursday, Walsh 1733 -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084
• New Year's Dream -- Dance and modification by Kalia Kliban -- Tune by Jon Berger -- Odd Sunday's Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: Camp Meeting on the Fourth of July / Grey Eagle / Walk Up Georgia Ro -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, and Susan Songer, Portland Selection -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun -- by Gil Aldema -- Elixir, Rampant (bonus track on Bandcamp) -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant

 

December 17, 2023

All recorded music in this program is by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Kelstern Village -- Adapted from Kelsterne Gardens, Playford 1726 -- Purcell's Polyphonic Party (Vicki Swan, Jonny Dyer, John Dipper), An Invitation to Dance -- https://swan-dyer.square.site/product/Invitation-to-Dance/3
• Evening Flower -- Adapted from Moonflower by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell-- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Assault on Limerick -- Adapted from Siege of Limerick, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Cold Outside and Warm Within -- Adapted from Cold Weather Waltz by Fried Herman --Tune adapted by Fried Herman from Collage by O'Carolan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks page -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Monterey Fiddler -- Adapted from Monterey Plowman by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell -- Recording: Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks – http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: Ernie's Magic Moondust -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Final waltz: Statoca House -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

 

December 10, 2023

• Mr. Ganiford's Delightful Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Ganiford's Delight -- Dance and tune by William Ganiford -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/mr-ganifords-delight
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Strawberry Delight -- Adapted from Shawberry Delight by Christine Robb -- Tune Shawberry Park by Alexander 1730 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth -- Dance and tune by Orly Krasner --Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mr. Sancho's Delight -- Adapted from Mungo's Delight -- Dance and tune by Ignatius Sancho 1779 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: The Wren , traditional polka -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

December 3, 2023

• Round and Round with Sharon -- Adapted from The Detour, or Round and Round, dance and tune by Sharon McKinley -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Travellers Round -- Adapted from Gypsy Round, dance and tune by Eric Leber -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4, 1971 --  Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Circling the Square -- Adapted from Squaring the Circle by Loretta Holz -- Tune Randy's Rondo by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Round Cheshire -- Adapted from Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Charles Bolton -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion), Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html 
• Final Waltz: Twin Centers of the Universe by Susie Secco -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

November 26, 2023

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• The Night Cap Jig -- Adapted from The Night Cap by Marjorie Heffer and William Porter -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co, More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha Edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist,  Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

November 19, 2023

• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer --  English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Fourpence -- Adapted from Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Money in Two Pockets -- Adapted from Money in Both Pockets, Campbell 1790 --   Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

November 12, 2023

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther --https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Recording: Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -- Barnes 3, 35
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Star Trek Day -- Adapted from Star Trek, anonymous Scottish country dance -- Tunes The Duke of Atholl's Jig, Morrison's Academy Anniversary March (both by Ron Gonella), Paddy's Leather Breeches (traditional) -- Recording: Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock-- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- marashea.com/music

 

November 5, 2023

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Recording: Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) – https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre – https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz --  Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust CD -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker --: Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: She's Sweetest When She's Naked (traditional Irish) -- Aria DiSalvio,  The Phoenix -- https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Aria-Disalvio/dp/B0015CRKZA
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul --George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

October 29, 2023

Dress as an English country dance -- Halloween Party

• Dance of the Demon Daffodils -- Adapted from On the Midway by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Dance of the Demon Daffodils by John Kirkpatrick -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Phoenix Song -- Adapted from Belgia Retriev'd, Walsh 1707 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Bewitched -- One couple dance by Linda Simans -- Tune: Daria by Calvin Vollrath (engineered by Linda Simans to 7x) -- Calvin Volrath, Instrumentally Yours, Something Different -- https://www.amazon.com/Somethin-Different-Calvin-Vollrath/dp/B004MGPPYY
• In the Shadow of Shaconage -- Adapted from Chintimini's Shadow by Chris Sackett -- Tune by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 6 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• The Grey Man of Macdui -- Adapted from Ferla Mor by John Drewry -- Tunes: Lochiel House by Angus Fitchet; We Are Devils, Monsters in the Cellar, and Phantom of the Operetta by Dave Wiesler; Popcorn Behavior by Jay Ungar -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: In the Cracks -- Composed by Dave Wiesler -- Dave Wiesler and others, Cracks and Shadows -- https://www.amazon.com/Cracks-Shadows-Dave-Wiesler/dp/B00HBKQRRC
• Final waltz: Call It a Night -- Composed by Julie King -- KGB, Contra-intelligence -- https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0016O8UXS?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

 

October 22, 2023

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance CD -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

October 15, 2023

• Windflowers -- Adapted from Zephyrs and Flora, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• Phaon and Flora -- Adapted from Flora and Phaon, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Summer Garden Jig -- Adapted from Whirl-a-Jig by Loretta Holz -- Tune Summer Garden Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Day Lily --- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Heidenroslein by Heinrich Werner, 19th century German -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

October 8, 2023

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- - https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds#:~:text=Sylvia%20plays%20both%20nylon%2Dstrung,celeste%2C%20bass%2C%20and%20percussion
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

October 1, 2023

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay -- reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat, traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Falling Water Waltz -- Adapted from Waterfall Waltz by Pat Shaw -- Tune Caerdroea, traditional Welsh --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Raindance -- Adapted from Da Rain Dancin', a Scottish country dance by Ron Wallace -- Tunes by Muriel Johnstone, J. Scott Skinner, Neil Gow, and Dave Wiesler -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon), One Day in June -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Two Rivers by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time 2 -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

September 24, 2023

• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes 2 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store )
• Tammy's Tribute -- Adapted from Tammy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr 1721 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in The She Favourite -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Mary Kay -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Forget Me Knot (tunes  Our Someday by Dave Wiesler / Lady Isabella Wemyss's Strathspey by William Marshall) -- Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music -- NIB -- William Marshall tune at https://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/scottish-mandolin-tab/pdf/lady_isabella_wemyss_strathspey-mandolin-tab.pdf
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

September 17, 2023

Live music (pre-recorded) by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Ginger Cookies -- Adapted from Gingerbread by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Kupparai Eeva (traditional Finnish)
• Measureless Obsession -- Adapted from Measured Obsession by Fried Herman -- Tune by Henry Purcell
• Serpecourante -- Adapted from Terpsicourante by Gary Roodman -- Tune Courante by Michael Praetorius, 1612
• The Garter -- Adapted from Jenny, Come Tie My Cravat, or The Garter -- Playford, 1690
• Princess Kate -- Adapted from Princess Katie by William Brearsley --Tune Rondeau from Abdelazar by Henry Purcell
• New Directions -- Adapted from New Map by Margaret and Jeff Bary -- Tune by Anna Patton

 

September 10, 2023

• Lucky in Love -- Adapted from The Lover's Luck by Thomas Bray, 1699 -- Tune attributed to Thomas Tollett -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Wooing Martha -- Adapted from Wooing Mairi by Scott Higgs -- Tune by Eric Scott / alternate tune Mairi's Wedding (traditional) -- Hold the Mustard (Key to the Cellar Book Ensemble) -- https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Key-Cellar-Book-Ensemble/dp/B084M81N2Y
• A Warm Heart -- Adapted from A Big Heart by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Turtledoves -- Adapted from Dovetail by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw in Farnicle Huggy -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Love, Port, and Sherry -- a tune from Power's Collection of Country Dances, 1812 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, piano; Karin Loya, cello; Becky Ross, fiddle; Walt Robinson, recorder; and David Scheim, harp, A Sheep at the Wheel -- juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

September 3, 2023

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   ebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter -- Aryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds-- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

August 27. 2023

• Spring in Carolina -- Adapted from Spring in Sebastopol by Philippe Callens --Tune Bourrée by Henry Purcell, from The Old Bachelor, 1691 -- Mara Shea, violins, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune from The Masque of Dioclesian 1690, by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire (Karen Axelrod and Daron Douglas), Winter Oranges -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• To Ayre is Purcell -- Adapted from To Dance Divine by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune To Ayre is Purcell by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/modern-treasures
• St. Martin's Court -- Adapted from St. Martin's Lane, Playford 1696 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, for The Virtuous Wife by Thomas D'Urfey, 1679 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: Siege of Limerick-- Playford, 1695 -- Tune by Henry Purcell, from The Prophetess, 1690 -- Les Witches and Siobhán Armstrong, Lord Gallaway's Delight -- https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Gallaways-Delight-Excellent-Collection/dp/B0972D4YML
• Final waltz: Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell, from Harmonia Sacra, 1688 -- Voices of Music (a San Francisco Early Music ensemble including Thomas Cooley, tenor; Elisabeth Reed, viola de gamba; Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; and David Tayler, archlute), The Purcell Project

 

August 20, 2023

• Walton Castle -- Adapted from Walton Abbey, Playford 1698 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/walton-abbey
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, Playford 1695 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Sion Cottage -- Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://commons.cdss.org/s/store
• Break music: The Crane Estate by Hanneke Cassel --  Hanneke Cassel and others, For Reasons Unseen -- https://hannekecassel.bandcamp.com/album/for-reasons-unseen
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore by George Paul -- George Paul on keyboards, Martha Edwards on violin, and Julia Goudimova on cello -- live recording from August 2021-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4&ab_channel=MichaelCompton

 

August 13, 2023

Live music (pre-recorded) by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Busby's Frolic -- Adapted from Harlequin in the Mud, or Busby's Frolic, Walsh 1754
• Waltz for Jan -- Adapted from Jan's Waltz by Alan Winston -- Tune by Debbie Jackson
• Birthday Bourrée -- Adapted from Birthday Branle by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Coronation Celebration -- Adapted from Coronation Day, Playford 1698
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Fun Companions Waltz -- Adapted from Fine Companions Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson

 

August 6, 2023

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

July 30, 2023

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://www.marashea.com/music 

 

July 23, 2023

• Childgrove -- Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Emma's Three -- Adapted from Emma Turns Three by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -
• Little Nina's Smile -- Adapted from Nina's Smile by Gary Roodman -- Tune Giga by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Good Friends (mandolin by Aldo Fabrizi) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop 
• Joseph's Commencement -- Adapted from Emma's Commencement by Alan Simpson-Vlach -- Tune Murray's Passage by Debbie Jackson -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Swinging on a Gate (traditional) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

July 16, 2023

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Ginger Cookies -- Adapted from Gingerbread by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Kupparai Eeva (traditional Finnish)
• Measureless Obsession -- Adapted from Measured Obsession by Fried Herman -- Tune by Henry Purcell
• Serpecourante -- Adapted from Terpsicourante by Gary Roodman -- Tune Courante by Michael Praetorius, 1612
• The Garter -- Adapted from Jenny, Come Tie My Cravat, or The Garter -- Playford, 1690
• Princess Kate -- Adapted from Princess Katie by William Brearsley --Tune Rondeau from Abdelazar by Henry Purcell
• New Directions -- Adapted from New Map by Margaret and Jeff Bary -- Tune by Anna Patton

 

July 9, 2023

• Mr. Ganiford's Delightful Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Ganiford's Delight -- Dance and tune by William Ganiford -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/mr-ganifords-delight
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Strawberry Delight -- Adapted from Shawberry Delight by Christine Robb -- Tune Shawberry Park by Alexander 1730 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth -- Dance and tune by Orly Krasner --Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mr. Sancho's Delight -- Adapted from Mungo's Delight -- Dance and tune by Ignatius Sancho 1779 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: The Wren , traditional polka -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

July 2, 2023

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

June 25, 2023

• Shrewsbury Lasses -- Adapted from the modification by Neil Stuart of Shrewsbury Lasses, Thompson 1765 -- Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross, Colleen Reed, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/#!/Waltz-Time-CD/p/142218510/category=0
• Young Prince George -- Adapted from Prince George's Birthday, Walsh 1718 -- Bare Necessities, At the Ball --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Walk at Wilton -- Adapted from Weekend in Wilton by Susan and Tom Amesse -- Tune Arran Boat Song (traditional Scottish) -- Johnny and Phil Cunningham, Against the Storm (engineered for dancing by Neil Stuart) -- https://www.discogs.com/master/520766-John-Phil-Cunningham-Against-The-Storm
• Well Done Zoom -- Adapted from Well Done Jack, 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Da Thabh Air An Fharaidh / Da Foostra (traditional Celtic tunes) -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music from Ireland and Scotland -- https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Tom Cunningham -- performed by Hot Coffee Breakdown, Back Porch Cafe -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/album/back-porch-cafe

 

June 18, 2023

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Busby's Frolic -- Adapted from Harlequin in the Mud, or Busby's Frolic, Walsh 1754
• Waltz for Jan -- Adapted from Jan's Waltz by Alan Winston -- Tune by Debbie Jackson
• Birthday Bourrée -- Adapted from Birthday Branle by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Coronation Celebration -- Adapted from Coronation Day, Playford 1698
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Fun Companions Waltz -- Adapted from Fine Companions Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson

 

June 13, 2023

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time  -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

June 11, 2023

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson, In ¾ Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

June 4, 2023

• A Good Beginning -- Adapted from A New Beginning by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet, adapted from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G (ca 1717) --  MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Whiskey After Dinner -- Adapted from Whiskey Before Dinner by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Karen Axelrod and others, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shortest Day -- Adapted from The Longest Night by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Cog Railway by Dave Wiesler -- English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes, vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Joy in the Morning -- Adapted from Joy After Sorrow, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Satisfying Conclusion -- Adapted from The Happy Conclusion, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

May 28, 2023

• Round and Round with Sharon -- Adapted from The Detour, or Round and Round, dance and tune by Sharon McKinley -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Travellers Round -- Adapted from Gypsy Round, dance and tune by Eric Leber -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4, 1971 --  Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Circling the Square -- Adapted from Squaring the Circle by Loretta Holz -- Tune Randy's Rondo by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Round Cheshire -- Adapted from Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Charles Bolton -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion), Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html -- NIB -- Tune # 3 at https://thesession.org/tunes/197
• Final Waltz: Twin Centers of the Universe by Susie Secco -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

May 21, 2023

• Dancing in My Dreams -- Adapted from In My Dreams I Go Dancing by Jonathan Sivier -- Tune Weathered Inn Waltz by Al White -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- contact Martha Edwards, martha.edwards [at] gmail.com
• Sleepdancing -- Adapted from Flowers of Edinburgh (traditional) and Sleepwalking by Katherine Giacoletti -- Tunes Screech Owl Reel by Dave Wiesler / Jinglin' Johnnie trad. / Prince Charlie, trad. --  Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Awakening to the Dawn -- Adapted from Awakening by Renée Camus -- Tune Daybreak by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Retired and Rejuvenated -- Adapted from A Retiring Fellow by Gary Roodman --  Tune Mundesse from Playford 1651 -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Tune adapted by Rebecca King -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Calm by Maeve Gilchrist -- Harpweaver -- https://maevegilchristmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-harpweaver
• Final waltz: Lullaby for Kenza by Muriel Johnstone -- Muriel Johnstone and Keith Smith -- Highland Shortbread  -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDDOOEE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk14

 

May 14, 2023

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

May 7, 2023

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Elizabethan Tango Man -- Adapted from Charlene's Celebration by Gary Roodman -- Tune Elizabethan Tango Man by Charlene Thomson
• Dancing with Dragons -- Adapted from the dance From Among Dragons -- Dance and tune by Leslie Lassetter
• The Regent's Delight -- Adapted from The Regent's Favourite, Duval 1817
• Wolverton Castle -- Adapted from Wolverton Hall, Playford 1686 http://playforddances.com/dances/wolverton-hall/
• Say You Do -- Adapted from Say I Do by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pat's Rag by Jonathan Jensen
• The Watches of the Night -- Adapted from Night Watch by Rich Jackson -- Tune by Karen Axelrod

 

April 30, 2023

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) --  The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins --  Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 --  Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson -- Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

April 23, 2023

• The Dancing Husband -- Adapted from The Dancing Wife by Gary Roodman -- Tune Pall-Mall, Playford 1686 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Golden Mahieus -- Adapted from Gold for the Mahieus by Philippe Callens -- Tune Spagnolette Reformeert, traditional Dutch -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Happy Family -- Adapted from The Happy Couple by Nathaniel Kynaston, Walsh 1716 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784  -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/track/the-arcadian-nuptials
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama Don't Allow No Music Playin Round Here -- Jean-Claude Mirandette / American traditional -- Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/motel-henri
• Final waltz: One for Diana -- Composed by Jonny Dyer -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

April 16, 2023

Live Music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Church in the Hills -- Adapted from Church in the Highlands by Fried Herman -- Tune by George Davis --
• Colorado -- Adapted from Colorado and All Colorado by Bob Green -- Tune Sara's Waltz by Kristin Graham
• Wings -- Adapted from Bingo by Jenny Beer -- Tune Bingo Wings by Sarah Gowan
• Look Where You're Going -- Adapted from Look Both Ways by Rich Jackson -- Tune Jump at the Sun by John Kirkpatrick
• The Cliffs of Albion -- Adapted from Albion's Queen, Walsh 1706 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Hometown Hoedown -- Adapted from The Lowdown by Alan Winston -- Tune Lowdown Hoedown by Larry Unger

 

April 9, 2023

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• The Night Cap Jig -- Adapted from The Night Cap by Marjorie Heffer and William Porter -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co, More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha Edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist,  Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

April 2, 2023

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther --https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Recording: Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -- Barnes 3, 35
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Star Trek Day -- Adapted from Star Trek, anonymous Scottish country dance -- Tunes The Duke of Atholl's Jig, Morrison's Academy Anniversary March (both by Ron Gonella), Paddy's Leather Breeches (traditional) -- Recording: Dave Wiesler and Mara Shea, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock-- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- marashea.com/music

 

March 26, 2023

• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer --  English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross), English Echoes vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Fourpence -- Adapted from Fourpence Ha'penny Farthing, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Money in Two Pockets -- Adapted from Money in Both Pockets, Campbell 1790 --   Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

March 19, 2023

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe , Waltz Time -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Dance by Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas), The Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional Irish / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay,  A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: The Rose by the Door by Andrea Hoag -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 14, 2023

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

March 12, 2023

• Windflowers -- Adapted from Zephyrs and Flora, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• Phaon and Flora -- Adapted from Flora and Phaon, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Summer Garden Jig -- Adapted from Whirl-a-Jig by Loretta Holz -- Tune Summer Garden Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Day Lily --- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Heidenroslein by Heinrich Werner, 19th century German -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

March 5, 2023

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Dance at Eindhoven -- Adapted from Jubilee at Eindhoven by Philippe Callens 1996, in Belgian Boutades -- Tune John Drury, first air, by Turlough O'Carolan
• Irish Song -- Adapted from Irish Howle, Playford 1726 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Two's Company -- Adapted from Three's Company by Gary Roodman -- Tune The Torn Jacket by Connie O'Connell
• Anniversary Dance -- Adapted from Anniversary Waltz by Paula Kelley, Martha Kent, and Val Medve, in The Vermont Carolan Festival 2015 dance instructions https://www.carolanfestvt.com/2015%20Carolan%20Festival%20-%20Val%27s%20Dance%20Instructions.pdf -- Tune Kean O'Hara, first air, by Turlough O'Carolan
• The Friendly Butterfly -- Adapted from The Friendly Brooke by Chris Sackett 2001, in Impropriety (vol 1) -- Tune The Butterfly, traditional Irish
• Southern Breezes -- Adapted from Southwind by Lou Vosteen -- Tune Southwind by Donall Meidhreach

 

March 2, 2023

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- - https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds#:~:text=Sylvia%20plays%20both%20nylon%2Dstrung,celeste%2C%20bass%2C%20and%20percussion
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

February 26, 2023

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea and Dave Marcus -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• True Cat -- Adapted from True Kit by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mr. Warwick's Masque, baroque era -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune by Handel, adapted by Fried Herman -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: The Old Grey Cat (traditional Irish reel) -- Singin' Strings, Noodlin' Around -- https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/singin-strings/423391409 -- NIB -- https://natunelist.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sister-Jean-The-Old-Grey-Cat-Melody.pdf
• Final waltz: Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml

 

February 19, 2023

• Ladies Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651 -- Belshazzar's Feast, John Playford's Secret Ball -- https://belshazzarsfeast.bandcamp.com/album/john-playfords-secret-ball
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amessé and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Anna's Birthday --  Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman --  Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune: L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane, traditional American -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest--  https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta --  https://www.marashea.com/music 

 

February 12. 2023

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Recording: Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) – https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre – https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz --  Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust CD -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker --: Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: She's Sweetest When She's Naked (traditional Irish) -- Aria DiSalvio,  The Phoenix -- https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Aria-Disalvio/dp/B0015CRKZA
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul --George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

February 5, 2023

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Megajig -- Adapted from Woodshed by Lise Dyckman, Jim Saxe, Nancy Meyer and Alan Winston -- Tune by Larry Unger
• Sparkling and Serene -- Adapted from Sparkling and Still by Alan Winston -- Tune Fanny Power by Turlough O'Carolan
• The Companionship -- Adapted from The Friendship, 1719, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Sharon on the Green -- Adapted from Sharon of the Green by Bob Green -- Tune On the Danforth by Keith Murphy
• Grey Ey'd Morn -- Adapted from Bonny Grey Ey'd Morn, Playford 1698 -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke
• A Danceable Feast -- Adapted from A Moveable Feast by Susan Kevra -- Tune Duck Duck Go by Rachel Bell

 

January 29, 2023

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757, reconstructed by Charles Bolton --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan --  Alizbar and Ann' Sannat, Welcome into the Morning -- https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/track/carolans-welcome
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones --   Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Spanish Castanets -- Adapted from Salamanca Castanets by Thomas Wilson, 1813 -- Fortuna Trio, Country Dances by Thomas Wilson, 1809-1813 (slowed 20%) -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-wilson-1809-1819
• Barbarina's Tambourine -- Adapted from Barbarini's Tambourine, 1735, interpreted by Jacqueline Schwab -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap (slowed 10%) - https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/barbarinis-tambourine
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas, vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, The Essential Dougie MacLean 

 

January 22, 2023

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Elizabeth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley --   Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   Person of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

January 15, 2023

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins --  Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic , traditional French Canadian tunes -- Elixir, Super Tonic --  https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

January 8, 2023

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Home for the Holidays -- Adapted from The Homecoming by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• At the Brow of the Hill -- Adapted from Mr. Ross's Dance, or The Other American Husband, by Philippe Callens -- Tune At the Brow of the Hill, from The Compleat Tutor for the Pastoral, or New Bagpipes, 1745-46
• Dunrobin House -- Adapted from Dunrobin Castle, Kynaston 1727, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Celtic Romance -- Adapted from Celtic Mystery by Rosemary Hunt -- Tune by Stephen Hunt
• The Pilgrimage -- Adapted from The Pilgrim, Playford 1701
• Squire Parsons -- Adapted from Hortonia by Philippe Callens -- Tune Squire Parsons by Turlough O'Carolan

 

January 1, 2023

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --   ebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter -- Aryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds-- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

December 25, 2022

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance, traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell --  Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin)  -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Recording: Elephants Stairs, Persons of Quality -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html -- Barnes 3, 53
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser – Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon recording -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

December 18, 2022

• Mr. Ganiford's Delightful Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Ganiford's Delight -- Dance and tune by William Ganiford -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/track/mr-ganifords-delight
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Strawberry Delight -- Adapted from Shawberry Delight by Christine Robb -- Tune Shawberry Park by Alexander 1730 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth -- Dance and tune by Orly Krasner --Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mr. Sancho's Delight -- Adapted from Mungo's Delight -- Dance and tune by Ignatius Sancho 1779 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Break music: The Wren , traditional polka -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes with Robin Harrington, Light Reaction --https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

December 11, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Adventures in Amsterdam -- Adapted from A Trip to Amsterdam by Philippe Callens --Tune The Last New Vagaries, Playford 1701
• Three Score and More -- Adapted from Three Score Plus One by Rich Jackson -- Tune Jody's Waltz by Jody Evans
• The Little Spaniard -- Adapted from The Minor Spaniard by Jenny Beer -- Tune The Spaniard, Playford 1651, adapted by Jenny Beer
• Money Musk Reel -- Adapted from Money Musk, traditional reel -- Tune by Daniel Dow, 1776)
• Dancing on Sunlight -- Adapted from Dancing on Air by Paul Ross -- Tune Zinnias in Bloom by Roger Davidson
• Dark Chocolate -- Adapted from The Chocolate Equation by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune 72% by Shira Kammen

 

December 4, 2022

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell, traditional American/Scottish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall -- Barnes 2, 56
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish --  Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour, 1718 -- Recording: Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson – Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5 --
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains -- traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

November 27, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Ginger Cookies -- Adapted from Gingerbread by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Kupparai Eeva, traditional Finnish
• Forest Park -- Adapted from Sylvan Park by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Twenty-One -- Adapted from Twenty-Something by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Boarding Pass -- Adapted from Bora Dingo Oasis by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• Lover's Point -- Adapted from Lover's Knot by Jim Kitch -- Tune Indian Point by Rick Mohr
• Good Day Good Deed -- Adapted from Better Day Better Deed, Wright's Compleat Collection, 1742, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw

 

November 20, 2022

• A Good Beginning -- Adapted from A New Beginning by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet adapted from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 3 in G (ca 1717) -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Whiskey After Dinner -- Adapted from Whiskey Before Dinner by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Karen Axelrod and others, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shortest Day -- Adapted from The Longest Night by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Cog Railway by Dave Wiesler -- English Echoes, vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Joy in the Morning -- Adapted from Joy After Sorrow, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Satisfying Conclusion -- Adapted from The Happy Conclusion, Walsh 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Twelfth Night at the Fireside / The Lass She Danced Alone by Karen McIvor / Dan Page -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Final waltz: One Last Time by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka with Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

November 13, 2022

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tunes Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop! -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings 
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian) -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

November 6, 2022

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green by Pat Shaw 1972 -- Tune traditional with additional part by Pat Shaw -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time, -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas --  Goldcrest (Paul Oortz, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas) recording -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional Irish / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay, A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: The Rose by the Door by Andrea Hoag -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

October 30, 2022 (Halloween Party)

• Hint of Spring -- Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) --https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Fiddle  -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Autumn Waltz by Aryeh Frankfurter --nAryeh Frankfurter, Lisa Lynne, and George Tortorelli, Weaving Worlds -- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/track/the-autumn-waltz

 

October 23, 2022

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) -- https://www.marashea.com/music -
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0 
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: She's Sweetest When She's Naked (traditional Irish) -- Aria DiSalvio,  The Phoenix -- https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Aria-Disalvio/dp/B0015CRKZA 
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul -- George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

October 16, 2022

• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Baile de Barcelona -- Adapted from Barcelona, Playford 1710 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Toronto Tango -- Adapted from Tango in Toronto, dance and tune by Colin Hume -- Dancehall Players, More From Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/more-from-dans-hall
• Mendocino Remedy -- Adapted from Mendocino Cure by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety, v. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Reel de Montreal / Pointe au Pic (traditional French Canadian tunes) -- Elixir, Super Tonic  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/super-tonic
• Final waltz: Lillehammer by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed by Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time  -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

October 9, 2022

• Mendocino Redwood Tree -- Adapted from Mendocino Redwood by Beth Zekley, Mary Devlin, and Bob Fraley -- Tune Woodlands Walk by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Cottonwood Creek -- Adapted from Cottonwood by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Winged Elms -- Adapted from Barn Elms, Playford 1710 -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beautiful Grove -- Adapted from Beautious Grove, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• :Woodstock Grove -- Adapted from Woodstock Park, Kynaston 1711, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: The Island of Woods by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll on fiddle and John Doyle on guitar -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/in-play
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

October 2, 2022

• Dancing in My Dreams -- Adapted from In My Dreams I Go Dancing by Jonathan Sivier -- Tune Weathered Inn Waltz by Al White -- Stringdancer (Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner) -- contact Martha Edwards, martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Sleepdancing -- Adapted from Flowers of Edinburgh (traditional) and Sleepwalking by Katherine Giacoletti -- Tunes: Screech Owl Reel by Dave Wiesler / Jinglin' Johnnie (trad) / Prince Charlie (trad) -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/musica=pghardy.net/tunebooks/pgh_session_tunebook/0277 (B part repeated)
• Awakening to the Dawn -- Adapted from Awakening by Renée Camus -- Tune Daybreak by Owen Morrison -- Elixir, Rampant  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Retired and Rejuvenated -- Adapted from A Retiring Fellow by Gary Roodman -- Tune Mundesse, from Playford 1651 -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html -
• Break music: The Calm by Maeve Gilchrist -- Maeve Gilchrist, Harpweaver  -- https://maevegilchristmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-harpweaver
• Final waltz: Lullaby for Kenza by Muriel Johnstone -- Keith Smith and Muriel Johnstone, Highland Shortbread  -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDDOOEE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk14

 

September 25, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Kitty Whiskers -- Adapted from Whiskers, 1712, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Waltz for Elizabeth -- Adapted from Emma's Waltz by Colin Hume -- Tune by Brian Stone
• Serpecourante -- Adapted from Terpsicourante by Gary Roodman -- Tune Courante by Michael Praetorious -
• Mr. Handel's Country Dance -- Adapted from Mr. Handel's Gigue by Gary Roodman  -- Tune Country Dance from Water Music by G.F. Handel
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman  -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan
• Motion Afoot -- Adapted from Movement Afoot by Alan Winston -- Tune Steciaks by Larry Unger

 

September 18, 2022

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- MGM and Reunion, Band ofFriends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends 
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll -- Performed by Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag -- Performed by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

September 11, 2022

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson,  The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason,  The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

 

September 4, 2022

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay -- reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat, traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Falling Water Waltz -- Adapted from Waterfall Waltz by Pat Shaw -- Tune Caerdroea, traditional Welsh --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Raindance -- Adapted from Da Rain Dancin', a Scottish country dance by Ron Wallace -- Tunes by Muriel Johnstone, J. Scott Skinner, Neil Gow, and Dave Wiesler -- Mara Shea and Dave Wiesler, Heather Hills -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon), One Day in June -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Two Rivers by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time 2 -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

August 28, 2022

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr --
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

August 21, 2022

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance, traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony, 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea, violins and mandolin -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

August 14, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Megajig -- Adapted from Woodshed by Lise Dyckman, Jim Saxe, Nancy Meyer and Alan Winston -- Tune Megajig by Larry Unger
• Blue Heron -- Adapted from Blue Heron Waltz by Susan and Tom Amessé -- Tune Blue Heron by Rachel Bell -
• The Companionship -- Adapted from The Friendship, 1719, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Centennial Celebration -- Adapted from Centennial by Philippe Callens -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Sparkling and Serene -- Adapted from Sparkling and Still by Alan Winston -- Tune Fanny Power by Turlough O'Carolan
• A Danceable Feast -- Adapted from A Moveable Feast by Susan Kevra -- Tune  Duck Duck Go by Rachel Bell

 

August 7, 2022

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune Highlander's Farewell, traditional American/Scottish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Blacksmith Hill -- Adapted from Smithy Hill by Tom Cook -- Tune by Brian Jenkins -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Highland Kilt -- Adapted from Highland Lilt, Neal 1726 -- The Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Ye Banks and Braes -- Adapted from Passages by Kalia Kliban -- Tune Ye Banks and Braes of Bonny Doon, traditional Scottish -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Mountaineer's Mirth -- Adapted from The Highlander's Humour 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Break music: Mountains of Pomeroy by George Sigerson --  Gaelwynd, Out on the Ocean: Music of the British Isles -- https://open.spotify.com/album/3vSqnIL4GvkRrBhgvhj2Y5
• Final waltz: Mist-Covered Mountains, traditional Irish -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), Mist-Covered Mountains -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

August 5, 2022 (First Thursday dance)

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones, 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording-- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson , In 3/4 Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

 

July 31, 2022

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Sunshine Through Draperies -- Adapted from Sunlight Through Draperies by Tom Roby -- Tune Judy and Jim's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Carolina Sunshine -- Adapted from California Sunshine by Gary Roodman -- Tune California Sunshine by Dave Wiesler -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Moonlight Moorings -- Adapted from Turn of the Tide by Ron Coxall -- Tune Moonlight Moorings by Heather Bexon -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-english-ball -- Barnes 2, 134
• Kintra's Star -- Adapted from The Star of Kintra by Trevor Monson -- Tune by Elvyn Blomfield -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: Moving Cloud / Fair Haired Mary (traditional Irish reels)-- performed by Cady Finlayson on fiddle, Elkin Brown on guitar, and Rex McGee on banjo, Harp and Shamrock -- https://cadyfinlayson.bandcamp.com/track/moving-cloud-fair-haired-mary 
• Final waltz: Star of the County Down -- Anne Roos on celtic harp, along with other musicians on accordion, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and percussion, Haste to the Wedding -- https://harpistanneroos.com/Buy%20Annes%20Harp%20Music.shtml 

 

July 24, 2022

• Dancing Shoes -- Adapted from Wooden Shoes, Playford 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs.Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph --
• Bare Essentials -- Adapted from Bare Necessities, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://larkinthemorning.com/products/rce084?variant=52877775827
• Scots Bonnet -- Adapted from Scotch Cap, Playford 1651 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/strong-roots
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Leah's Ring -- Adapted from The Peridot Ring by Susan Kevra -- Tune The Peridot Ring by Rachel Bell (engineered to 5x by Joseph Pottern) -- Eloise & Co (Rachel Bell), More Please -- https://eloiseandco.bandcamp.com/album/more-please-2
• Break music: Leather Britches / George Booker (traditional fiddle tunes) -- Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner, Stringdancer -- Contact Martha edwards at martha.edwards at gmail.com
• Final waltz: Blue Dress Waltz by Shannon Heaton -- Shannon Heaton and Maeve Gilchrist  (flute and harp), Blue Dress -- https://shannonheatonmusic.com/product/blue-dress-download/

 

July 17, 2022

• The Delightful Dendrologist -- Adapted from The Delighted Dendrologist by Jonathan Ogle -- Tune Hebridean Waulking Song, Banks of Inverness, Lochiel's March, Campbell's Farewell (Scottish traditional tunes) -- Waverley Station (David Knight, Liz Donaldson, and Ralph Gordon), First Stop -- http://lizdonaldson.com/index.php/recordings
• The Jovial Engineer -- Adapted from The Engaging Engineer by Sharon Green -- Tune G Minor Jig by Martha Stokely -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson – Tune The Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now
• The Dancing Miller -- Adapted from The Dusty Miller, Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, Nightcap -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/nightcap
• The Bemused Biologist -- Adapted from The Bemused Benthologist by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Bottom of the Brook by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars --  https://www.marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: It's a Bluesy Waltz by Jonathan Jensen (music for Sharon Green's The Liberated Librarian)  -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store

 

July 10, 2022

• Gerald on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.shazam.com/track/90324870/ariel-julia
• Blackheath Common -- Adapted from Blackheath, Walsh 1718 -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/an-evening-at-dans-hall
• Red-Tailed Hawk -- Dance by Renée Camus (slightly altered for 1 or 2 people) -- Tune: Red-Tailed Hawk by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas), Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: The Lads of Dunse / The Golden Legs -- traditional tune / tune by Liz Carroll -- George Penk, Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and Creighton Lindsay, A Portland Selection 2 -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-2/
• Final waltz: The Rose by the Door by Andrea Hoag -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording --  http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

July 3, 2022

• The Happy Chase -- Adapted from The Happy Dance, or A Chase for Martha by Sharon Green -- Tune The Happy Dance by Jonathan Jensen -- Shira Kammen, Rebecca King, Jon Berger, and Jonathan Jensen, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Joyful Jubilee -- Adapted from Gotham Jubilee by Loretta Holz -- Tune Joyful Jig by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Rural Games -- Adapted from Rural Sports, 1748 -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) single recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• One Card Short -- Adapted from Bel Canto by Susan Kevra -- Tune One Card Short by Dave Wiesler -- Odd Sundays Garage Band (Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, and Patti Cobb) recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Tetherball -- Dance by Renée Camus -- Tune The Gale by Susan Conger -- Susan Conger and Friends, Along the River -- https://www.alongtheriver.com/order.phtml
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh tune -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

June 26, 2022

• Waters of Dublin -- Adapted from Dublin Bay, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley from We'll Wed and We'll Bed, Playford 1710 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Lavinia's Waltz -- Adapted from My Lady of the Lake by Loretta Holz -- Tune Lavinia's Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic,  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Zone 9 by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest, Goldcrest Collection (track: Hotpoint Special) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Footprints on the Shore -- Adapted from Footprints in the Sand by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mendocino Morning by Kate Barnes --Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Hurricane Sandy -- Adapted from Wrath of Sandy by Sharon Green -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Rebecca King, Shira Kammen, Dances From the Greenery  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break Music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying on Home -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Final waltz: Wedding at Cleary Lake by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

June 19, 2022

• Edmond's Reel (And So Are You) -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Hommage à Edmond Parizeau by Marcel Messervier -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, Susan Songer, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Dancing the Dream -- Dance and modification by Neil Stuart -- Tune A Dream of Dancing by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-silence
• Never Enough Davids -- Adapted from Adventures with David by Jenny Beer -- Tune Never Enough Davids by Dave Wiesler -- Dave Wiesler, Key to the Cellar Book Ensemble -- https://www.shazam.com/track/505188944/adventures-with-david
• Mr. Adson's Ayre -- Adapted from Mr. Adson's Masque by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted from a masquing air by John Adson (Courtly Masquing Ayres, 1621) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Sir Watkin's Whimsy -- Adapted from Sir Watkin's Jigg, Johnson 1750 -- Bare Necessities, At Home -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/at-home
• Break music: Saya by Sona Jobarteh -- Performed in Malinké by Sona Jobarteh (guitar, percussion, vocals), Baba Gallé Kante (Fulani flute), and Femi Temowo (bass) on Fasiya CD -- https://sonajobarteh.com/fasiya-download
• Final waltz: Sammy's Waltz by Pat Japenga -- STEAM!, Hoodaki -- https://dancetosteam.bandcamp.com/album/hoodaki

June 12, 2022

• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• St. John's House -- Adapted from St. John's Meeting House (originally Kelston House, Playford 1710) -- Tune St. John's Meeting House by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Kitchen Trio -- Adapted from Kitchen Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman -- Kate Barnes, At Rainbow's End -- https://katebarnes.bandcamp.com/album/at-rainbows-end
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson, The New Harp -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-new-harp -- NIB
• Final waltz: My Cape Breton Home by Jerry Holland --  Jay Ungar and Molly Maso, The Quiet Room -- https://jayungarandmollymason.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-room

 

June 5, 2022

• The Queen's Jubilee -- Adapted from The Queen's Jig, Playford 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Bluebells -- Adapted from Bluebonnets by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Goldcrest, Goldcrest Collection -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Trade Winds Waltz -- Adapted from Our Brief Encounters by Loretta Holz -- Tune Trade Winds Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat traditional Irish -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland 
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying On Home -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

May 29, 2022

• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune Forget Me Not by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Merry May -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts)  --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Memorial Day Antiphon by Dave Wiesler --Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman’s Fancies -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Final waltz: Dawn Waltz by Mara Shea -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) – recording engineered to 5x through by Mady Newfield for her dance “Before the Light” -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

May 22, 2022

• Trip to Zoom-O -- Adapted from A Trip to Town-O by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Foxhunter's, traditional slip jig -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Le Voyage de la Diabline -- Adapted from Trip to Provence by Susan Kevra -- Tune Le Voyage de la Diabline by Rachel Bell -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Sunday Assembly -- Adapted from Sun Assembly, Thompson 1757 -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Walk at Wilton -- Adapted from Weekend in Wilton by Susan and Tom Amesse -- Tune Arran Boat Song, traditional Scottish -- Johnny and Phil Cunningham, Against the Storm -- https://www.discogs.com/master/520766-John-Phil-Cunningham-Against-The-Storm-- engineered for dancing by Neil Stuart
• Minding Our Manors -- Adapted from Trip to the Manors by Gary Roodman -- Tune Kemps Jig  (variation of that tune) -- Foxfire, Winter Oranges ---https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -- Barnes 2, 132
• Break music: Round the Horn by Jay Ungar -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, Susan Songer, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks 
• Final waltz: Hands Across the Pond by Jonny Dyer -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

May 15, 2022

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety v. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Free Rein by Alasdair Fraser -- Alasdair Fraser, Dawn Dance CD -- https://culburnie.com/dawn_dance.html
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

May 8, 2022

• Little Maid's Morris -- Adapted from Maid's Morris, Playford 1689 -- Mara Shea recording (violins and mandolin) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away, or Joan Transported -- Dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amesse and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/mrs-beveridges-triumph
• Zoomland Chase -- Adapted from Woodland Chase by Loretta Holz -- Tune Eat Your Oatmeal by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Waltzing with Laura -- Adapted from Laura's Waltz by Cynthia Stenger and David Macemon -- Tune L is for . . . by Bob Pasquarello -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/new-shoots
• Break music: Liza Jane (traditional American) -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk,  A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final Waltz: One for Diana by Jonny Dyer -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/

 

May 1, 2022

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/
• Canada Jay -- Adapted from Whiskeyjack by Christine Robb -- Tune Ichabod's Last Ride by Jay Edmunds -- Recording: Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays -- NIB
• Wood Duck Waltz -- Adapted from The Wood Duck, dance and tune by Fried Herman -- Bare Necessities, Take a Dance -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G67DIU/ref=dm_rwp_pur_lnd_albm_fr
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: In the Forest by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods, The Harp of Brandiswhiere -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-brandiswhiere-recording/harp-cds
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

April 24, 2022

• Comfort with Kindness -- Adapted from Kill Him with Kindness, Playford 1710 -- Tune attributed to Henry Purcell --  Mara Shea and Eileen Shea, violin and flute -- https://marashea.bandcamp.com/
• Dance Angels -- Adapted from Angels Unawares by Graham Christian -- Tune The Streams of Lovely Nancy, traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-choice \
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted by Van Kaynor from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 1 -- Recording: MGM and Reunion, Band ofFriends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store \
• Peace and Contentment -- Adapted from Peace and Plenty by Gary Roodman -- Tune Peace and Plenty, Playford 1718 -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/fast-friends
• Love Triumphant -- Adapted from Love's Triumph, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Fried Herman -- Foxfire, The Introduction -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Never Far Away by Liz Carroll --  Liz Carroll, Catriona McKay, Sean Og Graham, Trevor Hutchinson, Natalie Haas, and Winifred Horan, On the Offbeat -- https://lizcarroll.com/album/107168/on-the-offbeat
• Final waltz: The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

April 17, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan
• Bachelor Lane -- Adapted from Maiden Lane, Playford 1651
• A Long and Happy Life -- Adapted from Longevity by Orly Krasner -- Tune Lucy's Waltz by Orly Krasner
• Preston's Tribute -- Adapted from Salute to Preston, dance and tune by Brian Wedgbury
• April Skies -- Adapted from April Stars by Jacqui Grennan -- Tune April Waltz by Selma Kaplan

 

April 10, 2022

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1686 -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Punch Cup -- Adapted from The Punch Bowl, Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, More Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/more-favorites-of-the-boston-centre
• Eggs Ackley -- Adapted from X Ackley by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Chocolate Bunny -- Adapted from Chocolate Moose by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Goldfinch by Paul Gitlitz -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 - https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Tasty Delights -- Adapted from Rich Delights by Philippe Callens -- Tune 18th of August by Daphne Baker -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected-dances-a-collaboration-with-trevor-monson
• Break music: Mooncoin Jig / Whelan's Jig, traditional Irish -- Wild Asparagus, From the Floor Up -- http://www.wildasparagus.com/floor.html
• Final waltz: Enrichezvous by Edith Farrar -- Wild Asparagus,  Best of Wild Asparagus -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/wild.html

 

April 3, 2022

• The Shortest Day -- Adapted from The Longest Night by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Cog Railway by Dave Wiesler -- Becy Ross, Colleen Reed, Liz Donaldson, Bruce Edwards, English Echoes, vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remember Me -- Adapted from Forget Me Not by Gary Roodman -- Tune Forget Me Not by Debbie Jackson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Saturday Trio -- Adapted from Saturday Triad by Fried Herman -- Tune Feeling for It by Steve Hunt -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• Shepherd's Dancing Day -- Adapted from Shepherd's Holiday, Playford 1651 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: Traditional Northumbrian -- Vicki Swan, Jonny Dyer, and John Dipper, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/ 
• Break music: When At Last by Russ Barenberg -- performed by Russ Barenberg, When At Last  -- https://store.compassrecords.com/products/when-at-last -- NIB
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/ 

 

March 27, 2022

• Childgrove -- Playford, 1701 -- Bare Necessities, A Playford Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/a-playford-ball
• Emma's Three -- Adapted from Emma Turns Three by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -
• Little Nina's Smile -- Adapted from Nina's Smile by Gary Roodman -- Tune Giga by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Good Friends (mandolin by Aldo Fabrizi) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop 
• Joseph's Commencement -- Adapted from Emma's Commencement by Alan Simpson-Vlach -- Tune Murray's Passage by Debbie Jackson -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Swinging on a Gate (traditional) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/

 

March 20, 2022

• Hint of Spring --Adapted from Band of Friends by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hint of Spring by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Trade Winds Waltz -- Adapted from Our Brief Encounters by Loretta Holz -- Tune Trade Winds Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Rural Games -- Adapted from Rural Sports 1748 -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Appalachian Dawn -- Adapted from Tennessee Dawn by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• A New Bud -- Adapted from A New Leaf by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Mr. Millstone's Defenestration by Dave Wiesler -- Roguery, Impropriety, vol. 6 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Rainy Day 101 by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/rainy-day-101
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Kate Sanders -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Luis de Leon -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/track/wolf-moon-waltz

 

March 13, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Beryl on the Green -- Adapted from Errol on the Green by Pat Shaw -- Tune adapted from traditional by Pat Shaw
• Green and Gold -- Adapted from Golden Green by Philippe Callens -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen
• Sharon on the Green -- Adapted from Sharon of the Green by Bob Green -- Tune On the Danforth by Keith Murphy
• Lady Green Sleeves -- Adapted from Greensleeves and Yellow Lace, Playford 1721
• Beautiful Pea Green Boat -- Adapted from Pea Green Boat by Rosemary Hunt -- Tune The Runcible Spoon by Steve Hunt
• On Green Hill -- Adapted from Lambs on Green Hill by Dave Seppeler -- Tune adapted by Dave Seppeler from a traditional Irish tune

 

March 6, 2022

• Midday Ramble -- Adapted from Midnight Ramble, Thompson 1773 -- Reconstructed by George Fogg -- Bare Necessities, By Request --https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/by-request
• Bloomsbury Garden -- Adapted from Bloomsbury Market, Playford 1703 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Daffodils -- Adapted from Amarillis, Playford 1657 -- Reconstructed by Cecil Sharp -- Bare Necessities, At The Ball -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/at-the-ball
• Arboretum Hornpipe -- Adapted from Ann Arbor Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Hornpipe in g minor by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -- Barnes 3, 17
• Cherry Blossoms -- Adapted from Greengage by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Walnut Hall by Shira Kammen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 5 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store -- NIB
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html 
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Performed by Airdance,  Flying On Home -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

February 27, 2022

• Tom Jones' Jig -- Adapted from Tom Jones 1750 -- Odd Sundays Garage Band recording -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• South Side Waltz -- Adapted from A Southern Gentleman by Loretta Holz -- Tune South Side Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• Little Sir James -- Adapted from Little Sir Isaac by Sharon Green 2012 -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Henry's Tribute -- Adapted from Henry's Other Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune Henry's Hornpipe by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/album/fresh-from-dans-hall-original-tunes-by-the-dancehall-players
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson, In ¾ Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

February 20, 2022

• Moondancer -- Original dance for 1 or 2 people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Tatshenshini Triple by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cold Outside and Warm Within -- Adapted from Cold Weather Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman, adapted from O'Carolan -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Two for Galliard -- Adapted from Koepoort Galliard by Pat Shaw -- Tune: Gaillarde Koepoort, traditional Dutch --  Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Inclusion -- Adapted from The Invitation by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Bare Necessities, Invitation to Waltz -- https://barenecessities.bandcamp.com/album/invitation-to-waltz-2
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea, fiddle, and Dave Marcus, concertina --https://www.marashea.com/music -- NIB -- https://www.reelplayband.com/the-fair-witness.html
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods -- Sylvia Woods,  3 Harps for Christmas vol. 2 -- https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Becky Ross, Karin Loya, Julie Gorka,  A Sheep at the Wheel -- juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

February 13, 2022

• Chocolate for Lunch -- Adapted from Chocolate for Breakfast by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Top 'o the Mornin' by Jonathan Jensen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/#!/Waltz-Time-CD/p/142218510/category=0
• Flowers and Candy -- Adapted from Maxwell's Rant (Flowers and Candy), Johnson 1748 -- Childgrove, Wanderlust  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Lucky in Love -- Adapted from The Lover's Luck by Thomas Bray, 1699 -- Tune attributed to Thomas Tollett -- Mara Shea recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Evening Flower -- Adapted from Moonflower by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Break music: The Star of Munster (traditional Irish reel) -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion),  Flight --  http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html 
• Final Waltz: One for Diana by Jonny Dyer -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/ -- http://musicroom.nyckelharpa.me.uk/lesson/one-for-diana/

 

February 6, 2022

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Dark Chocolate -- Adapted from The Chocolate Equation by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune 72% by Shira Kammen
• Cupid, Draw Your Bow -- Adapted from Draw Cupid Draw, Playford 1710 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Wooing Martha -- Adapted from Wooing Mairi by Scott Higgs -- Tune by Eric Scott, alternate tune Mairi's Wedding, traditional
• A Rose for Sharon -- Adapted from Rose of Sharon by Fried Herman -- Tune Good Advice by J.C. Pepusch, 1731, adapted by Fried Herman
• Friends -- Adapted from Companions by Victor Skowronski -- Tune Ronde Mon Amy by Tielman Susato, 16th century
• The Rose By The Door -- Adapted from Ties of Love by Jenny Beer -- Tune The Rose By The Door by Andrea Hoag

 

January 30, 2022

• Puck's Defeat -- Adapted from Puck's Deceit by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune The Kettledrum, traditional 1651 -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 – https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Acknowledgment -- Adapted from The Introduction by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Cottage by Turlough O'Carolan -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre --  https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Monterey Fireman -- Adapted from Monterey Plowman by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording --  http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Life of London  -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw --  Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Break music: Planxty Browne by Turlough O'Carolan -- performed by Aryeh Frankfurter on Celtic harp -- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/album/harp-chronicles-volume-2-ocarolans-dream
• Final waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

January 23, 2022

• We Dance Again -- Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie, 18th c. Scottish -- Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, Becky Ross, English Echoes, vol 2  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Anyone's Waltz -- Adapted from Ani's Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store – Barnes 3, 17
• Merry May -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store – Barnes 2, 81
• Sion Cottage – Adapted from Sion House, Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store – Barnes 1, 118
• Napoleon Crossing the Rhine -- Adapted from The First of October by Philippe Callens -- Tune Napoleon Crossing the Rhine, traditional reel -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes-- marashea.com/music
• Break music: Andakten by Eric Sahlström -- Performed by Erik Ask-Upmark on Heaven's Polska -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/album/heavens-polska
• Final waltz: Viggo's Vaggvisa by Vicki Swan – Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer recording – http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/ 

 

January 16, 2022

• Baby Bear -- Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance, traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from The Two Cousins by Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Young Phillip of Wakefield – Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Parts B and C of tune by Rebecca King --Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs – https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html 
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune Air by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) -- Foxfire, Winter Oranges --  https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product/winter-oranges/01t1M00000LvEXAQA3
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music 
• Break music: The Yellow Haired Laddie -- Traditional Scottish tune -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland – https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Performed by Airdance on their Flying On Home CD -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

January 9, 2022

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr, 1721 -- reconstructed by  Andrew Shaw -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product/the-cds-boston-english-dance-collection-vol-13-mrs-beveridges-truimph-cd/01t1M00000LvEX9QAN -
• Gigue for Gerry -- Adapted from Gigue for Genny by Daniel Herr -- Tune Greenholm, traditional Scottish -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product/dances-from-the-greenery/01t1M00000LvEa5QAF
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest, Goldcrest – https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product/goldcrest-collection/01t1M00000LvEfuQAF
• Break music: Winter Bells by Sylvia Woods, -- Sylvia Woods, 3 Harps for Christmas vol. 2 – https://www.harpcenter.com/product/woods-3-harps-2/harp-cds
• Final waltz: Hemlock Bluffs by Mara Shea -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time -- marashea.com/music

 

January 2, 2022

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1703 -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Belle of Raleigh -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Sulky -- Adapted from The Selkie by Jenna Simpson -- Tune: Nasty Nell/Gray Jay by Kathleen Fownes -- Recording: Nova (Kathleen Fownes, Everest Wittman, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin), Little Sky -- https://novatriomusic.com/product/little-sky/
• Ms. Dorsey's Memorial -- Adapted from Miss de Jersey's Memorial, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- https://www.amazon.com/Take-Dance-Bare-Necessities/dp/B005G67DIU
• Anna's Birthday -- Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman -- Tune Beaumont Rag, traditional American -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Break music: The House on the Hill by William Jackson -- William Jackson, The New Harp -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JVXL70/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp
• Final waltz: Dawn Waltz by Mara Shea -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka --https://www.marashea.com/music

 

December 26, 2021

• Midwinter Oranges -- Adapted from Winter Oranges by Carl Dreher -- Tune by Daron Douglas -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product2/Product2/00B41000001R7FAEA0
• Ms. Shevits' Whim -- Adapted from Mrs. Savage's Whim, 1718 -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/product/the-cds-boston-english-dance-collection-vol-7-by-request-cd/01t1M00000LvENm
• La Fête de Village -- Adapted from Champagne by Jenna Simpson -- Tune La Fête de Village (traditional) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Banter Lyric -- Adapted from Fenterlarick by Joyce Walker -- Tune Nancy's Fancy by Fred Grimshaw -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Break music: Auld Lang Syne, Scottish traditional tune -- Arranged and performed by Amy Lee -- http://www.amyleeviolin.com/new-products/
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun -- Composed by Gil Aldema -- Elixir, Rampant (bonus track on Bandcamp) -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant

 

December 19, 2021

• Lichfield's Holiday Surprise -- Adapted from Lichfield's Ruby Surprise by Gary Roodman -- Tune Gigue by Arcangelo Corelli -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Midwinter Waltz -- Adapted from Winter Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland (traditional Scottish) --  William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (tempo slowed) --
  https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Up, Down, and Sideways -- Adapted from Top and Bottom, 18^th century dance reconstructed by Bernard Bentley, Fallibroome 4 (1971) -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• A Solstice Snowfall -- Adapted from A Solstice Snow by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Kate Barnes -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• The Fair Witness -- Adapted from Kersty's Jig by Jo Hamilton -- Tune The Fair Witness by Dave Marcus -- Mara Shea, fiddle, and Dave Marcus, concertina -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break Music: Traditions of Christmas by Chip Davis, arranged by Paul McKlveen -- Raleigh Ringers, Impressions of the Season -- https://the-raleigh-ringers.square.site/shop/8
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Recording: Becky Ross, Karin Loya, Julie Gorka, A Sheep at the Wheel -- Contact: juliegorka722@gmail.com

December 12, 2021

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• The Little Drummer -- Adapted from The Drummer, Thompson 1757,  reconstructed by Charles Bolton
• Midwinter Hope -- Adapted from In the Bleak Midwinter by Robin Hayden -- Tune by Gustav Holst
• The Ladies' Victory -- Adapted from The Wives' Victory, Bray 1699
• The Snowy Path -- Adapted from The Potter's Wheel by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Snowy Path by Mark Kelly
• Cold Outside and Warm Within -- Adapted from Cold Weather Waltz by Fried Herman -- Tune by Fried Herman, adapted from O'Carolan -
• The Library's the Thing -- Adapted from The Play's the Thing by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Fresh Jug, traditional Irish

 

December 5, 2021

• Shrewsbury Lasses -- Adapted from the modification by Neil Stuart of Shrewsbury Lasses, Thompson 1765 -- Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross, Colleen Reed, English Echoes -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/#!/Waltz-Time-CD/p/142218510/category=0
• Young Prince George -- Adapted from Prince George's Birthday, Walsh 1718 -- Bare Necessities, At the Ball --https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Walk at Wilton -- Adapted from Weekend in Wilton by Susan and Tom Amesse -- Tune Arran Boat Song (traditional Scottish) -- Johnny and Phil Cunningham, Against the Storm (engineered for dancing by Neil Stuart) -- https://www.discogs.com/master/520766-John-Phil-Cunningham-Against-The-Storm
• Well Done Zoom -- Adapted from Well Done Jack, 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Da Thabh Air An Fharaidh / Da Foostra (traditional Celtic tunes) -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music from Ireland and Scotland -- https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2
• Final waltz: Wolf Moon Waltz by Tom Cunningham -- performed by Hot Coffee Breakdown, Back Porch Cafe -- https://tomcunningham1.bandcamp.com/album/back-porch-cafe

 

November 28, 2021

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Recording: Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs  -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Daffodils -- Adapted from Amaryllis, Playford 1670 -- Bare Necessities, At The Ball  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Mildly She Reigns -- Adapted from Mylecharane by Fried Herman -- Tune: Traditional Manx -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break Music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying on Home  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Final waltz: Waltz for an Endless Spring by Bill Dudley -- Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, and Cecilia Huerta, Remembering Sue  -- https://fiddletales.com/sales/remembering/

 

November 21, 2021

• Moondancer -- Original dance for 1 or 2 people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Tatshenshini Triple by Chris Sackett -- Recording: Roguery, Sweet Mischief  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Filigree -- Adapted by Brian Stanton from the dance by Rosemary Lach -- Tune Lady Marian by Gregory Brown --  Dancehall Players, Live from Dan's Hall -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Neptune's Triumph -- Adapted by Carmen Giunta from Neptune's Triumph / The Old Hob, 1718 -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston  -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Appalachian Dawn -- Adapted from Tennessee Dawn by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Odd Sundays Garage Band -- https://www.bacds.org/odd-sundays
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett, Impropriety (Vol. 1) -- Tune: Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Skebergslaten (traditional Swedish) -- performed by Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm  -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/album/dr-m
• Final waltz: Wedding at Cleary Lake by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

November 14, 2021

• The Whimsical Snob -- Adapted from The Quizzical Snob by Sharon Green -- Tune by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store 
• Trade Winds Waltz -- Adapted from Our Brief Encounters by Loretta Holz -- Tune Trade Winds Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Leather Lake House -- Adapted by Judee Provonost from Leather Lake House by Henry Bishop, Six New Minuets and Twelve Country Dances, 1788 -- Alternate tune: Pease Strae by Neil Gow 1745 -- Recording: Bare Necessities, At the Ball CD -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Arboretum Hornpipe -- Adapted from Ann Arbor Hornpipe by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Hornpipe in g minor by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust  -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Two for Galliard -- Adapted from Koepoort Galliard by Pat Shaw -- Tune Gaillarde Koepoort (traditional Dutch) -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow (Scottish traditional) -- Recording: William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland  -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html 
• Final waltz: Mr and Mrs MacLean of Snaigow by Dougie MacLean -- Recording: The Essential Dougie MacLean -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-essential-dougie-maclean 

 

November 7, 2021

• Monterey Fireman -- Adapted from Monterey Plowman by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/contact/
• Green and Gold -- Adapted from Golden Green by Philippe Callens -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Manatees in the Bay -- Adapted from Dolphins in the Sound by Trevor Monson -- Tune Jordan's Shore by Elvyn Blomfield -- Dancehall Players, An Evening at Dan's Hall -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Le Voyage de la Diabline -- Adapted from Trip to Provence by Susan Kevra -- Tune Le Voyage de la Diabline by Rachel Bell -- Dancehall Players, Unexpected Dances -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials 1784  --  Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-straight-1779-1784
• Break music: One Summer's Morning by Dougie MacLean -- Dougie MacLean, Fiddle -- https://musicscotland.com/products/dougie-maclean-fiddle
• Final waltz: Honeysuckle Dreams by George Paul -- George Paul, One Last Dance -- https://www.shazam.com/track/313143874/honeysuckle-dreams

 

October 31, 2021

• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, Kynaston 1690, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Mr. Adson's Ayre -- Adapted from Mr. Adson's Masque by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted from a masquing air by John Adson (Courtly Masquing Ayres, 1621) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bishop's Halloween -- Adapted by Eric Garrison from Bishop's Halloween by Fried Herman -- Tune The Witch Under the Stairs by Jonathan Jensen  -- Merry Mayhem, recording available from Scissortail Traditional Dance Society -- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zXQtlKOCf0Gy3MweP-gtXudX4dQCv8Yb
• Autumn Moonrise -- Adapted from Autumn Moon by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther – https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Chocolate for Lunch-- Adapted from Chocolate for Breakfast by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Top 'o the Mornin' by Jonathan Jensen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 2 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Road to the Isles / Father John Angus Rankin's March / Meeting of the Waters (traditional Scottish marches) -- Recording by Becky Ross, Karin Loya, Julie Gorka, A Sheep at the Wheel  -- Contact juliegorka722@gmail.com
• Final waltz: Alta Sierra Waltz by Larry Unger -- Recording by Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/

 

October 24, 2021

• Edmond's Reel (And So Are You) -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Hommage a Edmond Parizeau by Marcel Messervier -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, Susan Songer, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Holiday at Zeist --  Adapted from Christmas at Zeist by Philippe Callens -- Tune Sandy's Waltz by Bob McQuillen -- Recording by Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) --  https://www.marashea.com/music
• Master Barton's Welcome -- Adapted from Master Barton's Arrival by David Smukler -- Tune The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop
• Middle of Night -- Adapted from The Prince of Westborough by Paula Kelley – Tune Middle of Night by Kate Barnes – Elixir, Rampant -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/track/middle-of-night
• Ramblin' Rachel -- Adapted from Ramblin' Rosie by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Steve Maranto -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends – https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Round the Horn by Jay Ungar  -- George Penk, Clyde Curley, Susan Songer, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: Winter Wedding by Julie Gorka -- Becky Ross, Karin Loya, Julie Gorka, A Sheep at the Wheel –  juliegorka722@gmail.com

 

October 17, 2021

• Home From the War -- Adapted from Widows Shall All Have Husbands, Walsh 1713 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, Jon Berger, Farnicle Huggy  -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• The Oak Grove -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, private recording
• Bartlett Cottage -- Adapted from Bartlett House, Bray 1699 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Bonny Sweet Robin -- Adapted from Ten for the Ten Commandments by Fried Herman -- Tune Bonny Sweet Robin by Anthony Holborne, 1597 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- https://www.marashea.com/music -- Barnes 2, 128
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Parts B and C of tune by Rebecca King -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html 
• Break music: The Yellow Haired Laddie -- Traditional Scottish tune -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- https://musicscotland.com/products/william-jackson-ancient-harp-scotland
• Final waltz: Walt's Waltz by Julie Gorka -- Julie Gorka, Mara Shea, and Walt Robinson,  In ¾ Time -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

October 10, 2021

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey),  Dancing Master 1703 -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional -- Bare Necessities, By Choice -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Chestnut House-- Adapted from Red House, 1721 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Le Monde de la Danse -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Duchess of York Street by Bob Pasquarello -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Raindrops -- Barnes 3, 114 -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune: The White Petticoat (traditional Irish) -- Recording: Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Break music: Liza Jane (traditional American) -- Susan Songer, Clyde Curley, and George Penk, A Portland Selection: Contra Dance Music in the Pacific Northwest -- https://www.theportlandcollection.com/cd-a-portland-selection-1-companion-to-portland-collection-1/#tracks
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Larry Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind -- http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

October 3, 2021

• Anna's Birthday -- Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman -- Tune Beaumont Rag (traditional American) --  Cilantrio, Good Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• On Zoom's Golden Floor -- Adapted from On Wittman's Golden Floor by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune by Todd Barton --  Roguery, Impropriety vol 1 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Two Times Two -- Adapted from A Double Duet by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet by George Frederic Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Break music: Spring Spritely by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Final waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller  --  Airdance, Flying On Home -- https://rodneymiller.bandcamp.com/album/flying-on-home

 

September 26, 2021

• Baby Bear --  Adapted from Ursa Minor by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Bear Dance, traditional -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Traditional Northumbrian -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Castlewall -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Cerulean Sea -- Adapted from Sapphire Sea by Christine Robb -- Tune Tom Kruskal's by Amelia Mason and Emily Troll -- Recording: Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Break music: Squirrels by Paul Hutchinson (music for the dance Nutkin's Hornpipe by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett) -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- https://cdss.force.com/commons/s/store
• Final waltz: Waltz for Young Daughters -- composed and performed by Rebecca King, solo piano -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther, Rebecca King -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html

 

September 19, 2021

• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amesse and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Recording: Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- https://www.cdss.org/
• Phoenix Song -- Adapted from Belgia Retriev'd, Walsh 1707 -- Childgrove, Early Instincts -- https://www.amazon.com/Early-Instincts-Childgrove/dp/B0014BZOMS
• The Shepherd and the Shepherdess -- Barnes 3, p. 64 -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 --  Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• X Marks the Middle -- Adapted from X Ackley by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett, Impropriety vol. 3 -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 3 -- https://www.cdss.org/
• Candlelight -- Adapted from Candles in the Dark by Loretta Holz, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- https://www.cdss.org/
• Break Music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller --Airdance, Flying on Home -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) --tune #1 at https://thesession.org/tunes/2824 --  Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta -- https://www.marashea.com/music

September 12, 2021

• Midday Ramble -- Adapted from Midnight Ramble, 1773 -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- https://www.cdss.org/
• Lavinia's Waltz -- Adapted from My Lady of the Lake by Loretta Holz -- Tune Lavinia's Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- The Flying Romanos, Dancing Across the Atlantic -- cdss.org
• Highway 17 -- Adapted from Highway 7 by John Nash -- Tune A Minor Slip Jig by Martha Stokely -- Childgrove, Wanderlust  -- cdss.org
• The Fox -- Adapted from Volpony, 1712 -- Tune by Henry Purcell -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• The Halloween Cat -- Adapted from The Black Cat by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Islin's Jig by Ruth Anne Fraley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 1 -- cdss.org
• Break music: Two Spoon Nets in the Loft (Good House on the Shore) / Da Foostra -- traditional reels -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music From Ireland and Scotland – https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2
• Final waltz: Poor Man's Biltmore --  by George Paul -- George Paul, Martha Edwards, Julia Goudimova at Appalachian Folk School, Mountain City, Tennessee --  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyAv29d6K4

 

September 5, 2021

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Monterey Fireman -- Adapted from Monterey Plowman by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell
• The Dancing Sorceress -- Adapted from The Flying Sorceress by Kalia Kliban -- Tune A Bruxa by Anton Seoane
• The Sunlight Room -- Adapted from Sweet Cream by Jenna Simpson -- Tune The Sunlight Room by Dave Wiesler
• Light of the World -- Adapted from Salt of the Earth, dance and tune by Orly Krasner
• Love and a Feast --  Adapted from Love and a Bottle (3 couple version), 1713
• Evening Flower  -- Adapted from Moonflower by Susan Kevra -- Tune by Rachel Bell

 

August 29, 2021

• Wimbleton Cottage -- Adapted from Wimbleton House, Playford 1701 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Dancing the Dream  -- Original dance and modification by Neil Stuart -- Tune A Dream of Dancing by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Out of the Silence -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/a-dream-of-dancing
• Bluebells -- Adapted from Bluebonnets by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Debbie Jackson -- Goldcrest, The Goldcrest Collection-- cdss.org
• The Unknown Pirate -- Adapted from The Unknown Buccaneer by Sharon Green -- Tune Doctor Who Pirate Jig by Martha Stokely --  Childgrove, Wanderlust -- cdss.org
• The Oak Grove-- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, private recording
• Break music -- Planxty Browne by Turlough O'Carolan -- performed by Aryeh Frankfurter on Celtic harp -- https://aryehfrankfurter.bandcamp.com/album/harp-chronicles-volume-2-ocarolans-dream
• Final waltz -- Everdance by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea, Julie Gorka, Dean Herington, In 3/4 Time CD -- marashea.com/music

 

August 22, 2021

• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697  -- Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), Farnicle Huggy -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- cdss.org
• Gigue for Gerry -- Adapted from Gigue for Genny by Daniel Herr  -- Tune Greenholm (traditional Scottish) -- Recording: Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• The Serpent's Bending -- Adapted from Doctor Bending's Serpent by Sharon Green -- Tune The Serpent with Corners by Thomas Bending --  Jon Berger, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, and Rebecca King, Dances from the Greenery -- cdss.org
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr, 1721 (reconstructed by  Andrew Shaw)  -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- cdss.org
• Break music: Drifting on the Dreamy Juniata by Jonathan Jensen -- Performed solo by Jonathan Jensen with piano, string bass, ukelele, mandolin, ocarina, and vocals -- http://www.greenerywest.net/Dance_Pages/Recordings/Juniata.mp3
• Final waltz: Hemlock Bluffs by Mara Shea -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, 3/4 Time -- marashea.com/music

 

August 15, 2021

• Trip to Zoom-O -- Adapted from A Trip to Town-O by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Foxhunter's (traditional slip jig) -- Bare Necessities, New Shoots -- cdss.org
• Remembering Richard -- Adapted from Waltz for Richard by Chris Page -- Tune Waltz for Richard by Lael Whitehead -- Dancehall Players, Fresh from Dan's Hall -- https://thedancehallplayers.bandcamp.com/track/waltz-for-richard
• Bound for Zero -- Adapted from Heading for Zero, dance and tune by Jenny Beer -- Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, and Becky Ross, English Echoes vol. 2-- cdss.org
• Autumn Joys -- Adapted from Autumn Gifts by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saint Malo by Daron Douglas -- Roguery, Sweet Mischief -- cdss.org
• Cerulean Sea -- Adapted from Sapphire Sea by Christine Robb -- Tune Tom Kruskal's by Amelia Mason and Emily Troll -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- marshea.com/music
• Break music: Skebergslåten (traditional Swedish) -- Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark, Dråm  -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/album/dr-m
• Final waltz: Dark Moon by Ted Ehrhard -- Copious Notes (Julie Gorka and Mara Shea) -- marashea.com/music

 

August 8, 2021

• We Dance Again --Adapted from We Meet Again by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Welcome Home, My Dearie (18th c. Scottish) -- Liz Donaldson, Colleen Reed, and Becky Ross, English Echoes, vol 2  -- cdss.org
• Anyone's Waltz -- Adapted from Ani's Waltz by Gary Roodman -- Tune by Charlene Thomson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- cdss.org
• My Beamish Boy -- Adapted from O Frabjous Day, based on Coridon and Phillis, 1718 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Tune by Rebecca King -- Recording: Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Sunday Hall -- Adapted from Shandy Hall, dance and tune by George Middleton, 1977 -- Bare Necessities, Modern Treasures -- cdss.org
• Napoleon Crossing the Rhine -- Adapted from First of October by Philippe Callens -- Tune Napoleon Crossing the Rhine (traditional reel) -- Recording: Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) -- marashea.com/music
• Break music: Andakten by Erik Sahlstrm  -- Performed by Erik Ask-Upmark on Heaven's Polska CD -- https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/album/heavens-polska
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun-- composed by Gil Aldema, performed by Elixir on their Rampant CD (bonus track on Bandcamp) -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant

 

August 1, 2021

• The Hop Toad -- Adapted from The Hop Ground, 1794, reconstructed by Bert Simons -- Alchemy, Turning of the Hour -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop
• Forsythia -- Adapted from Yellow Flowers for Cynthia by Bob Green -- Tune Ariel Julia by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://larryunger.net/store/
• Well Done Zoom -- Adapted from Well Done Jack, 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- cdss.org
• Saturday Morning Waltz -- Adapted from The Molly Andrew by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Saturday Morning Waltz by Dave Wiesler --Roguery, Impropriety Vol 1 -- cdss.org
• Young Phillip of Wakefield -- Adapted from Young Phillis of Wakefield, 1715, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --  Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html 
• Final Waltz: Wedding at Cleary Lake by Larry Unger -- Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe, Waltz Time -- https://larryunger.net/store/

 

July 25, 2021

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Before the Light Alone (or Nearly So) -- Called and adapted by Mady Newfield from her dance Before the Light -- Tune Dawn Waltz by Mara Shea
• Puck's Defeat --  Adapted from Puck's Deceit by Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune The Kettledrum, traditional 1651
• Mon Amie  -- Adapted from Amy, dance and tune by Colin Hume
• Halsway Cottage  -- Adapted from Halsway Manners by Mary Devlin --  Tune Halsway Manor Jig by Liz Donaldson
• American Lass -- Adapted from Astoria Lass by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a dance tune by Henry Purcell
• Daphne's Choice -- Adapted from Apollo and Daphne, Walsh 1718, reconstructed by Andrew Shaw 

 

July 18, 2021

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1703 -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• The Belle of Raleigh  -- Adapted from Belle of Greensboro by Gary Roodman -- Tune by lydia ievins -- Cilantrio, Mr. Roodman's Fancies  -- https://calculatedfigures.com/OrderPage.htm
• Sulky  -- Adapted from The Selkie by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Nasty Nell/Gray Jay by Kathleen Fownes -- Recording: Nova (Kathleen Fownes, Everest Wittman, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin), Little Sky -- https://novatriomusic.com/product/little-sky/
• Ms. Dorsey's Memorial -- Adapted from Miss de Jersey's Memorial, dance and tune by Pat Shaw – Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- cdss.org
• Anna's Birthday -- Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Beaumont Rag (traditional American) -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- cdss.org
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes  -- Kathleen and Jim Fownes, Robin Harrington, Light Reaction -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

 

July 11, 2021

• Ridge and Valley -- Adapted from Mount Hills, Playford 1701 -- Alchemy (Rachel Bell, Eric Martin, Karen Axelrod), Turning of the Hour  -- cdss.org
• Orange Nanette -- Barnes 2, 98 -- Adapted from Orange Nan, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw -- Persons of Quality, Next of Kynaston -- cdss.org
• Trim the Sails -- Dance and modification by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The Wishing Well (traditional Irish) -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 2 -- cdss.org
• Bonnie at Morn -- Dance and modification by Sharon Spangler -- Tune traditional Northumbrian -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer with John Dipper, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz -- Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying on Home -- https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/miller.html

 

July 4, 2021

• A Good Catch -- Adapted from The Old Batchelor, Playford 1695 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Enchanted Garden-- Adapted from Enchanted Place by Antony Heywood -- Tune Planxty Hewlett by Turlough O'Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
  
• Kitty in the Window -- Adapted from Cat in the Window by Fried Herman -- Tune Young Terence MacDonough by Turlough O' Carolan -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• The Lily Flower -- Adapted from Fleur-de-Lis by Fried Herman -- Tune The Lover's Petition by John Barrett, 1700 -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Final Waltz: Dawn Waltz by Mara Shea -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka) -- marashea.com/music

 

June 27, 2021

Original One or Two Person Dances

• The Hands of Time -- Dance by Don and Diane Bell -- Tune Turning of the Hour by Rachel Bell -- Alchemy (Rachel Bell, Eric Martin, Karen Axelrod), Turning of the Hour  -- https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/shop
• Weaver's Joy -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- , The Elftones (Roger Gold and Mara Shea),The Moon and Seven Stars -- https://www.marashea.com/music
• Bewitched -- Dance by Linda Simans -- Tune Daria by Calvin Vollrath -- Instrumentally Yours, Something Different CD -- https://calvinvollrath.com/album/4907/instrumentally-yours-something-different-dd
• Song for the Sharons -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Tom's Song by Rebecca King -- Rebecca King, Nearer and Farther -- https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Castlewall -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tunes Castlewall / Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler) -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz: Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite by Charles Grant (1807-1892) -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka), The Swans of Atlanta -- https://www.marashea.com/music

 

June 20, 2021

• Mr. Gerald's Maggot -- Adapted from Mr. Isaac's Maggot, 1695  -- English Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross, Colleen Reed) -- cdss.org
• War No More -- Adapted from De'il Take the Warr, 1721 -- reconstructed by  Andrew Shaw -- Tune by Jeremiah Clarke --  Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- cdss.org
• Michael and the Angel -- Adapted from Michael and All Angels by Fried Herman -- Tune Air by Henry Purcell (adapted by Fried Herman) – Foxfire, Winter Oranges -- cdss.org
• Elizabethan Tango Man -- Adapted from Charlene's Celebration by Gary Roodman -- Tune Elizabethan Tango Man by Charlene Thomson -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- cdss.org
• In the Shadow of Shaconage -- Adapted from Chintimini's Shadow, dance and tune by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 6 -- https://brookefriendlydance.com/books_cd/impropriety_6.shtml
• Final waltz: The Argos Inn by Rachel Bell -- Rachel Bell, Tone Chamber -- cdss.org

 

June 13, 2021

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

• Easter Friday -- Adapted from Easter Thursday, 173
• Empress of the Moon -- Adapted from Emperor of the Moon, 1690 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw
• Heading West -- Adapted from Westward Bound by Philippe Callens – Tune  Waiting for Fish by Susie Secco
• Joie de Vivre -- Adapted from Vivaldi in Paradise by Gary Roodman – Tune Violin Concerto #2 by Antonio Vivaldi, adapted by Van Kaynor
• Sheebeg and Sheemore -- Adapted from The Bonny Cuckoo by Gail Ticknor – Tune Sheebeg and Sheemore by Turlough O'Carolan
• The Oak Grove -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Ash Grove, traditional Welsh

 

June 6, 2021

• Arcadian Wedding -- Adapted from Arcadian Nuptials, 1784 -- Birmingham Baroque Collective, Country Dances by Thomas Straight, 1779-1784 -- https://regencydances.bandcamp.com/album/country-dances-by-thomas-straight-1779-1784
• Dancing for a Lifetime -- Adapted from Dance of a Lifetime by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Yonder, Year by Year by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Paul Oortz, Dave Wiesler) -- cdss.org
• Cuckoo's Calling -- Adapted from The Cookow, Playford 1697 -- Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Farnicle Huggy-- cdss.org
• Mrs. Shevits' Whim -- Adapted from Mrs. Savage's Whim, 1713 -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- cdss.org
• Zoom Line Special -- Adapted from Square Line Special by Gary Roodman -- Tune Swinging on a Gate (traditional reel) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- cdss.org
• Break music: Motel Henri / Mama -- Elixir, Rampant  -- https://elixirband.bandcamp.com/album/rampant
• Final waltz: Star of the County Down (traditional) -- Anne Roos, Haste to the Wedding  -- https://harpistanneroos.com/Buy%20Annes%20Harp%20Music.shtml

 

May 30, 2021

• Mr. Adson's Ayre -- Adapted from Mr. Adson's Masque by Gary Roodman -- Tune adapted from a masquing air by John Adson (Courtly Masquing Ayres, 1621) -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- cdss.org
• Mon Desir -- Adapted from The Way of the World by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Mundesse, Playford 1651 (similar to tune Mon desir, Susato 1551) -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- cdss.org
• Elephant Lane -- Adapted from Elephants Stairs, Walsh 1727 -- Persons of Quality, Elephants Stairs -- cdss.org
• Pertinence -- Adapted from Impertinence by Fried Herman -- Tune adapted by Fried Herman from a melody by Handel -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Gently Good Tummas -- Adapted from Softly Good Tummas, Walsh 1718 -- Reconstructed by Andrew Shaw --  Bare Necessities, By Choice -- cdss.org
• Break music: Katyusha/Korobushka (traditional Russian folk tunes) -- STEAM! Hoodaki  -- https://dancetosteam.bandcamp.com/album/hoodaki
• Final waltz: Ani's Waltz by Charlene Thomson -- Cilantrio, Good Friends -- cdss.org

 

May 23, 2021

• Raindrops -- Adapted from Rain on the Roof by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune The White Petticoat (traditional Irish) -- Roguery, Impropriety vol 4 -- cdss.org
• Joan Transported -- Adapted from Quite Carr-ied Away or Joan Transported, dance and tune by Pat Shaw -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- cdss.org
• Anna's Birthday -- Adapted from Anna Turns Five by Gary Roodman -- Tune Beaumont Rag (traditional American) -- Cilantrio, -- cdss.org
• Well and Happy -- Adapted from Well Hall, Playford 1686 --  Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• The Shepherd and Shepherdess -- Adapted from Gambols by Jenna Simpson -- Tune Shepherd and Shepherdess, Thompson 1799 -- Boldwood, Feet Don't Fail Me Now -- https://boldwoodmusic.com/album/861160/feet-don-t-fail-me-now
• Break Music: Sir Sidney Smith's March (traditional English tune) -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland -- http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/105cf01a-cdc5-102c-967a-12313b000932/Ancient_Harp_of_Scotland.html
• Final waltz: Long Live the Nigun (traditional Jewish) -- Elixir, Rampant  -- https://www.elixirmusic.com/store/

 

May 16, 2021

• Treasure of the Black River -- Adapted from Treasure of the Big Woods by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest (Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler, Daron Douglas) -- cdss.org
• Merry May -- Adapted from Mary K by Gary Roodman -- Tune Scherzo in C Minor by Dave Wiesler -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- cdss.org
• The Acknowledgement -- Adapted from The Introduction by Fried Herman -- Tune Carolan's Cottage by Turlough O'Carolan -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- cdss.org
• Duplicity -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: Air in D Minor from The Double Dealer by Henry Purcell -- Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, social dance tracks -- http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/social-dance-tracks/
• Beluga -- Adapted from Orca by Ron Coxall (from a Scottish country dance by Barry Skelton) -- Tune  Out on the Ocean, traditional Irish -- Mara Shea, solo recording -- marashea.com/music
• Break music: The Star of Munster, traditional Irish reel -- Mari Black (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), Michael Shimmin (percussion) -- http://www.mariblack.com/albums.html
• Final waltz: Fair Gentle Eily, 18th century traditional Irish -- Grainne Hambly and William Jackson, Music from Ireland and Scotland -- https://hamblyjackson.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-ireland-and-scotland-2

 

May 9, 2021

• Highlander Be Well -- Adapted from Highland Farewell by Pat Petersen -- Tune: Highlander's Farewell (traditional American/Scottish) -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) -- marashea.com/music
• Phoenix Song -- Adapted from Belgia Retriev'd, c. 1710 -- Recording: Childgrove, Early Instincts  -- cdss.org
• Mrs. Beveridge's Choice -- Adapted from Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph by Susan Amesse and Beverly Francis -- Tune Mr. Beveridge's Ground, Playford 1695 -- Bare Necessities, Mrs. Beveridge's Triumph -- cdss.org
• Turtledoves -- Adapted from Dovetail by Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- cdss.org
• Fiddle Lady -- Adapted from Zither Man by Colin Wallace -- Tune by Ian Jones -- Roguery, Minding the Gap -- cdss.org
• Break Music: Kalyana by Emer Mayock/Leckan Mor by Cillian Vallely -- STEAM! Hoodakai  -- https://dancetosteam.bandcamp.com/album/hoodaki
• Final Waltz: Green Isle by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying on Home -- cdss.org

 

May 2, 2021

• The Shoemaker -- Adapted from Cobbler's Hornpipe, 1701 (as interpreted by Jenny Beer) -- Recording: Roguery, Minding the Gap CD -- cdss.org
• Mr. Millstone's Celebration -- Adapted from Mr. Millstone's Inauguration by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler --  Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler) -- cdss.org
• Weaver's Joy -- Dance for 2 people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune The Shuttle Through the Shed by Roger Gold -- The Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold), The Moon and Seven Stars CD -- marashea.com/music
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird -- Adapted from Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett -- Tune Flash of Vermilion by Dave Bartley --  Roguery, Impropriety vol. 4 -- cdss.org
• Minding our Manors -- Adapted from Trip to the Manors by Gary Roodman -- Tune Kemp's Jig (Gary Roodman's variation) -- Foxfire and Daron Douglas -- cdss.org
• Break Music: Sandpoint by Rodney Miller -- Airdance, Flying on Home -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz: Anita's Waltz by Rachel Bell -- Tone Chamber -- cdss.org

 

April 25, 2021

Live music by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer for World Nyckelharpa Day

All of these dances were adapted by Sharon Spangler as one or two person modifications, unless otherwise stated.

• The Dancing Widow – Adapted from The Young Widow -- American, 1788
• Tribute to a Fiddler -- Adapted from Toast to the Fiddler by Gary Roodman, 2020 -- Tune Hommage till en Spelman by Torbjörn Näsbom
• Chestnut House -- Adapted from Red House, 1721
• Red Riding Hood -- Adapted from Rebecka Ridinghoode, Walsh 1713 -- reconstructed by Andrew Shaw, in Farnicle Huggy
• Spring Beauty -- Adapted from Beautyberry by Joseph Pimentel -- Tune Baptist Johnson by Turlough O'Carolan

 

April 18, 2021

All of these dances were adapted by Sharon Spangler as one or two person modifications, unless otherwise stated.

• Apley Cottage -- Adapted from Apley House, 1703 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- cdss.org
• Carolina Goodbye -- Adapted from Carolina Farewell by Philippe Callens -- Tune Aire by John Blow, 1700 -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka (marashea.com/music)
• The Life of London -- Adapted from Long Live London, Dance and Tune by Pat Shaw --  Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre -- cdss.org
• The Cutty Wren -- Adapted from Rafe's Waltz by Victor Skowronski -- Tune The Cutty Wren, English traditional --  Bare Necessities, By Choice -- cdss.org
• Castlewall -- Dance for one or two people by Sharon Spangler -- Tune Castlewall/Floating Ground by Dave Wiesler --  Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts) -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz: Everdance by Dean Herington -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka (with clarinet by Dean Herington), In 3/4 Time  -- marashea.com/music

• Mazel Tov -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune: Well House, 1718 -- Recording: Farnicle Huggy CD (Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Jim Oakden), https://www.rebeccakingmusic.com/store.html
• Before the Light Alone (or Nearly So) -- Adapted by Mady Newfield from her dance Before the Light  -- Tune: Dawn Waltz by Mara Shea -- Copious Notes (Mara Shea and Julie Gorka),  marashea.com/music
• Sulky -- Adapted from The Selkie by Jenna Simpson -- Tune: Nasty Nell/Gray Jay by Kathleen Fownes -- Recording: Little Sky CD, Nova (Kathleen Fownes, Everest Wittman, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin), https://novatriomusic.com/product/little-sky/
• Carolan's Welcome -- Adapted from Songs of the Harpist by Fried Herman -- Tune: Carolan's Welcome by Turlough O'Carolan -- Recording: Alizbar and Ann'Sannat, Welcome into the Morning,  https://alizbarharp.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-into-the-morning
• Sincerity -- Adapted from Fringe Benefits by Fried Herman -- Tune: Orielton House, Playford 1718 -- Recording: Mara Shea, (violins, viola, and mandolin), marashea.com/music
• Final waltz: The Ookpik Waltz by Frankie Rogers -- Recording: Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Relax Your Mind, http://jayandmolly.com/store/recordings/#Relax

 

March 7, 2021

All of these dances were adapted by Sharon Spangler as one or two person modifications, unless otherwise stated.

• Hey, Ho, My Hunny -- Adapted from Slaughter House (or Hey, Ho, My Honey), 1703 -- Mara Shea and Julie Gorka, Copious Notes -- marashea.com/music
• Bewitched -- Dance by Linda Simans -- Tune Daria by Calvin Vollrath -- Instrumentally Yours, Calvin Vollrath -- https://calvinvollrath.com/album/4907/instrumentally-yours-something-different-dd
• In the Shadow of Shaconage -- Adapted from Chintimini's Shadow, dance and tune by Chris Sackett -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 6 -- https://brookefriendlydance.com/books_cd/impropriety_6.shtml
• Glasgow Reel -- Adapted by Alan Rosenthal from Glasgow Reel by Jen Wood -- Tune Tam Lin (traditional Scottish) -- Peak Fiddler -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqNiq-Acj2M&ab_channel=peakfiddler
• Easter Friday -- Adapted from Easter Thursday, 1733 -- Bare Necessities, English Country Dances -- cdss.org
• Final waltz: Si Beag Si Mhor / Southwind (traditional Irish tunes) -- Ruth and Steve Smith, An Appalachian Aire -- https://steveandruth.com/an-appalachian-aire-cd-or-download

 

February 28, 2021

All of these dances were adapted by Sharon Spangler as one or two person modifications, unless otherwise stated.

• Stompin' in the Swamp -- Adapted from Ore Boggy -- Neal 1726 -- Bare Necessities, By Request -- cdss.org
• Firelight -- Dance by Sharon Spangler -- Tune  Lydia by Emily Bowden -- Emily and the Simons, Firelight -- https://emilyandthesimons.bandcamp.com/releases
• Snowy Morning -- Adapted from Snow Day  --  Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Snowbound by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 2 -- cdss.org
• The Dancing Cousins -- Adapted from The Two Cousins  -- Wil van den Berg -- Tune Paspie Menuet by A.J. Vanpelt de Maastricht (1786-1824) -- Mara Shea, violins + guitar + mandolin -- marashea.com/music
• Young Friends -- Adapted from Old Friends -- Gary Roodman -- Tune Jane in the Lane by Jonathan Jensen -- MGM and Reunion, Old Friends -- cdss.org
• Final waltz: Kathleen's Waltz by Jim Fownes -- Light Reaction, Kathleen and Jim Fownes, Robin Harrington -- https://www.lightreactionmusic.com/

• Spanish Jigg -- Playford 1721 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- cdss.org
• Mr. Millstone's Inauguration -- Joseph Pimentel -- Tune by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- cdss.org
• Love and a Bottle -- 1713, reconstructed by Bernard Bentley -- Bare Necessities, At Home -- cdss.org
• Sion House -- Playford 1686 -- Bare Necessities, Strong Roots -- cdss.org
• Treasure of the Big Woods --  Joseph Pimentel -- Tune  Lamp on the River by Dave Wiesler -- Goldcrest -- cdss.org
• Final waltz: Madeleine by Larry Unger, Waltz Time, Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe -- https://www.larryunger.net/store/

 

 

December 27, 2020

All of these dances were adapted by Sharon Spangler as one or two person modifications, unless otherwise stated.

• Sun Assembly -- Thompson, 175 7 -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Center -- cdss.org
• The Introduction -- Fried de Metz Herman -- Tune  Carolan's Cottage by Turlough O'Carolan -- Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Center -- cdss.org
• Vivaldi in Paradise -- Gary Roodman -- Tune Adapted by Van Kaynor from Violin Concerto #1 of Antonio Vivaldi -- MGM and Reunion, Band of Friends -- cdss.org
• Delia, or The Amorous Goddess -- Ellen Taylor -- Tune by Samuel Howard -- Bare Necessities, A New English Ball -- cdss.org
• Henry's Hornpipe -- Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen, in honor of Henry Purcell -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- cdss.org
• Final Waltz: Jim and Judy's Wedding by Larry Unger -- Stringdancer (Martha Edwards, Pam Carson Stoll, David Kirchner) -- for information or purchase, contact Martha Edwards at meedwards@westendweb.com

 

• Champagne -- Jenna Simpson -- Tune: Fete de Village (traditional) -- Mara Shea, violin -- marashea.com/music
• A Double Duet -- Gary Roodman -- Tune: Minuet by George Frideric Handel -- MGM and Reunion, New Friends -- cdss.org
• Midwinter Maggot -- Gary Roodman -- Tune by Jonathan Jensen -- Bare Necessities, Fast Friends -- cdss.org
• Snow Day -- Chris Sackett and Brooke Friendly -- Tune Snowbound by Dave Bartley -- Roguery, Impropriety vol. 2 -- https://brookefriendlydance.com/books_cd/impropriety_2.shtml
• Winter Waltz -- Fried de Metz Herman -- Tune Crossing to Ireland, traditional -- William Jackson, The Ancient Harp of Scotland (slowed 20%) -- https://www.songofthewood.com/product-page/william-jackson-the-ancient-harp-of-scotland
• Final Waltz: Caesar's Waltz by Marty Somberg