English country dances are social dances, generally for groups of three to five couples, or for any number of couples in a longways-set or a circle. They are usually performed with either a dance-walk, or (relatively) simple steps - much of the interest d...
This page was last updated on August 27th, 2008
This page was last updated on August 27th, 2008
English Country Dancing (from Folk Dancing)
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The English Country Dance Mailing List
How to subscribe, and list archives. Also, a brief introduction, articles on the history and differences between English country and contra dancing, and a state-by-state listing of dances in the US.
Country Dancers of Westchester
Dances and other social events in White Plains, New York. Information about a CD of dance tunes.
English Dancing in New Haven
Dances in New Haven, Connecticut.
The Blacksburg Historical Dance Society
Group based in Blacksburg Virginia, dancing mostly 18th and 19th century-style choreographies. Information about classes and ball photos.
English Country Dance of Jacksonville and St. Augustine
Dances in Florida.
English Country Dance Instructions
Instructions for individual dances (with difficulty rating, and source), with explanations of steps and figures, and music in MIDI format.
Country Dance and Song Society
USA-based umbrella organization for English and Anglo-American folk dance and music, including contra, English country, and English ritual dance such as Morris. Contains information about membership, summer programs and products for sale.
The Heather and The Rose Country Dancers
Network of groups in Oregon USA dancing English and Scottish dances. Information about activities, terminology and membership.
New Hampshire English County Dance Society
Information about upcoming events. Includes dance instructions for their Spring Ball.
English Country Dancing.org
The site of Judee Pronovost in California. Information about regular dances, balls, 18th century clothing, photo galleries and links.
Seattle Folk Dancing: English Country
Events for dancers and musicians. Also hosts a calendar of events on the US West Coast, with an introduction to the dances, and lists of musicians and leaders.
Big Barn Dance
Charity barn dance in Cambridge, England, in October.
Rensselaer English Country Dances
Classes and dances in Troy, New York. Also, an introduction to country dancing, dance terms, comments on teaching, and annotated links.
Lambertville Country Dancers
Dances in Titusville, New Jersey. Includes resources for dance musicians, and links to related sites.
English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS)
Promotes English folk music and dance. Includes lists of events at Cecil Sharp House (London), their books and CDs, and Root Source - a guide to folk activities in England.
Dover English Country Dancers
Group based in Delaware. Schedule of events and contact details.
Jigs 'N' Reels
Agency providing bands for barn dances and ceilidhs in the UK. Includes a list of bands, information about what a barn dance involves and tips for organizing one.
The Round
Cambridge University English country dance club. Includes background information on Playford dances, definitions, descriptions of dances, and sheet music - as well as information about the club's events.
Otford Folk Dance Club
Information about dances in Kent, UK.
Chelmsford Folk Dancers
Based in England. Information about weekly dances and other events, and their display team's performances of traditional English and American dances.
Santa Barbara Country Dance Society
English and contra dances in Santa Barbara, California. Regular dances, festivals, newsletters and links.
Playford Dancers
18th and 19th century dance classes in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and demonstrations in the locality.
English Country Dancing in Pittsburgh
Upcoming dances. Also includes links to other local dance and folk music sites.
Columbia County Dancers
Dances in Stockport, New York.
AVID - Awaken Village Interest in Dance
Community project to bring traditional dancing to rural areas. Information about monthly barn dances in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (England), books for musicians and callers, and music sessions.
South Bay English Country Dance
Upcoming events, and information about their demonstration team.
English Country Dance Atlanta
Regular dances and the annual dance weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
St. Louis English Country Dancers
Monthly dances, and other events, in Missouri. Includes dance instructions for their Playford ball.
Set and Turn Single
UK-based magazine including listings of events and regular meetings, and club contact details.
English Country Dance Terms with Sound and Animation
Terms defined and demonstrated. [Requires Flash].
Scarborough Folk Dance Group
Based in North Yorkshire, England. Information about activities, including social dances, displays, garland and longsword dancing, and children's country and maypole dancing.
Germantown Country Dancers
Philadelphia based group. Includes a calendar of events for dancers and musicians, an introduction to the dances, information about their performance groups, and a list of dances with information about the set.
English Country Dancing in Toronto, Ontario
Schedule of dances, and glossary of terms. Also offers vintage dance, by request.
Webfeet
Covers English ceilidh, folk, barn, Cajun, French/Breton and morris dance. Lists of events, bands and venues in the UK, with links to other sites, and a FAQ.
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre
Boston, Massachusetts. Information about the organization, their English country and contra dance programs, CDs and publications.
Central Illinois English Country Dancers
English and early American dances (they've even been known to dance in a swimming pool). Schedule of events and newsletter.
How to subscribe, and list archives. Also, a brief introduction, articles on the history and differences between English country and contra dancing, and a state-by-state listing of dances in the US.
Dances and other social events in White Plains, New York. Information about a CD of dance tunes.
Dances in New Haven, Connecticut.
Group based in Blacksburg Virginia, dancing mostly 18th and 19th century-style choreographies. Information about classes and ball photos.
Dances in Florida.
Instructions for individual dances (with difficulty rating, and source), with explanations of steps and figures, and music in MIDI format.
USA-based umbrella organization for English and Anglo-American folk dance and music, including contra, English country, and English ritual dance such as Morris. Contains information about membership, summer programs and products for sale.
Network of groups in Oregon USA dancing English and Scottish dances. Information about activities, terminology and membership.
Information about upcoming events. Includes dance instructions for their Spring Ball.
The site of Judee Pronovost in California. Information about regular dances, balls, 18th century clothing, photo galleries and links.
Events for dancers and musicians. Also hosts a calendar of events on the US West Coast, with an introduction to the dances, and lists of musicians and leaders.
Charity barn dance in Cambridge, England, in October.
Classes and dances in Troy, New York. Also, an introduction to country dancing, dance terms, comments on teaching, and annotated links.
Dances in Titusville, New Jersey. Includes resources for dance musicians, and links to related sites.
Promotes English folk music and dance. Includes lists of events at Cecil Sharp House (London), their books and CDs, and Root Source - a guide to folk activities in England.
Group based in Delaware. Schedule of events and contact details.
Agency providing bands for barn dances and ceilidhs in the UK. Includes a list of bands, information about what a barn dance involves and tips for organizing one.
Cambridge University English country dance club. Includes background information on Playford dances, definitions, descriptions of dances, and sheet music - as well as information about the club's events.
Information about dances in Kent, UK.
Based in England. Information about weekly dances and other events, and their display team's performances of traditional English and American dances.
English and contra dances in Santa Barbara, California. Regular dances, festivals, newsletters and links.
18th and 19th century dance classes in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and demonstrations in the locality.
Upcoming dances. Also includes links to other local dance and folk music sites.
Dances in Stockport, New York.
Community project to bring traditional dancing to rural areas. Information about monthly barn dances in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (England), books for musicians and callers, and music sessions.
Upcoming events, and information about their demonstration team.
Regular dances and the annual dance weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
Monthly dances, and other events, in Missouri. Includes dance instructions for their Playford ball.
UK-based magazine including listings of events and regular meetings, and club contact details.
Terms defined and demonstrated. [Requires Flash].
Based in North Yorkshire, England. Information about activities, including social dances, displays, garland and longsword dancing, and children's country and maypole dancing.
Philadelphia based group. Includes a calendar of events for dancers and musicians, an introduction to the dances, information about their performance groups, and a list of dances with information about the set.
Schedule of dances, and glossary of terms. Also offers vintage dance, by request.
Covers English ceilidh, folk, barn, Cajun, French/Breton and morris dance. Lists of events, bands and venues in the UK, with links to other sites, and a FAQ.
Boston, Massachusetts. Information about the organization, their English country and contra dance programs, CDs and publications.
English and early American dances (they've even been known to dance in a swimming pool). Schedule of events and newsletter.
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