Upcoming Dates
January 20, 2023 - Third Friday Contra Dance at the Guiding Star Grange
with George Wilson (fiddle), Andy Davis (accordion), Becky Hollingsworth (piano), Joe Blumenthal (bass) and the Back Row Band of all comers! Bring your acoustic instrument and join us.
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place, check back for details.
Guiding Star Grange
Greenfield, MA
February 17, 2023 - Third Friday Contra Dance at the Guiding Star Grange
with Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle), Becky Hollingsworth (piano), Joe Blumenthal (bass), and the Back Row Band of all comers! Bring your acoustic instrument and join us.
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place, check back for details.
Guiding Star Grange
Greenfield, MA
March 4, 2023 - Montpelier Contra Dance
with Four Musicians Walked into 32 Bars: George Wilson (fiddle), Andy Davis (accordion), Becky Hollingsworth (piano)
Calling by Liz Nelson.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place.
Capital City Grange
Montpelier, VT
March 17, 2023 - Third Friday Contra Dance at the Guiding Star Grange
with TBD, Becky Hollingsworth (piano), Joe Blumenthal (bass), and the Back Row Band of all comers! Bring your acoustic instrument and join us.
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place, check back for details.
Guiding Star Grange
Greenfield, MA
March 31, 2023 - Friday Night Dance at Glen Echo
with Rose Jackson (fiddle) and Charlie Pilzer (piano)
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place.
Glen Echo, MD
April 1, 2023 - Shepherdstown Contra Dance
with Rose Jackson (fiddle) and Charlie Pilzer (piano)
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place.
Shepherdstown, WV
April 2, 2023 - Family Dance at Glen Echo
with Rose Jackson (fiddle) and Charlie Pilzer (piano)
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place.
Glen Echo, MD
April 14, 2023 - Burlington English Country Dance
with Aaron Marcus (piano) and Will Patton (mandolin)
Calling by TBD.
Dance 7 - 9:30 pm.
Colchester, VT
April 21, 2023 - Third Friday Contra Dance at the Guiding Star Grange
with TBD, Becky Hollingsworth (piano), Joe Blumenthal (bass), and the Back Row Band of all comers! Bring your acoustic instrument and join us.
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place, check back for details.
Guiding Star Grange
Greenfield, MA
May 13, 2023 - Worcester Contra Dance
with Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle) and Henry Yoshimura (guitar)
Calling by TBD.
Worcester, MA
June 17, 2023 - Montpelier Contra Dance
with Rose Jackson (fiddle) and Charlie Pilzer (piano)
Calling by TBD.
Lesson at 7:45, dance 8 - 11 pm.
Covid policies in place.
Capital City Grange
Montpelier, VT
Ongoing:
Every other Thursday - Virtual Contra Dance Tunes Workshop & Jam
7 - 8 pm Eastern time
Drop in to have fun learning common contra dance tunes over Zoom and more easily and comfortably connect with other people through music. The first half of the class is made up of tune melodies taught slowly, then discussion of harmony and ornaments. Some discussion of chords; primarily focused on strategies for melody instruments. The second half of the class is a relaxed-pace jam. Jump in with your local Open Band or jam once physical distancing is over!
Email Rebecca for the link: rebeccaroseweiss@gmail.com
Pay what you can. Suggested amount $20-30 per class.
Venmo: @Rebecca_Weiss
PayPal: paypal.me/rebeccarweiss
Ongoing- Private Lessons, over Zoom and in-person in Western MA
Choose your focus- such as fiddle styles from New England, Appalachia, and more; dance playing, composing, harmonizing, playing with others, making arrangements, and technique. Having fun is a given!!
Email rebeccaroseweiss@gmail.com to schedule a lesson.