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Join us for a special Techno Contra Dance with live DJing and techno music.
 
Bob Isaacs calls to the music DJed by Chloe Rosenthal.
 
The dance roles called for this event will be Larks and Robins.

This is a free dance sponsored by Jay Gaonkar.
 
Come at 7:00 for our Intro to Dancing Workshop, or 7:30 pm for the first dance.

Social dancing, no partner or experience required, break for refreshments around 9:00.

 

​Requirements for admission to the dance:  
~Masks and vaccines are optional.
(See our dance safety protocols on our home page for the most recent information)

 

Please continue to check our home page for details related to covid safety protocols.

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Rum & Onions XLIV

An annual Gala Halloween Contra Dance

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​Caller:  Terry Doyle

Music by:  Rum & Onions

Led by:  Bob Pasquarello

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Please join us for:

3:00 Experienced dancers only afternoon contra dance

6:00 Potluck dinner

7:00 Contra Dance Basics Workshop/Warm-up.  A fun intro to contra dance basics.   Everyone welcome.

7:30 Costume Parade

8:00 Contra Dance.  Parade immediately followed by contra dancing for all till 11:00, costumes encouraged!

9:30 Refreshment Break.  Contributions (sweets, fruit, savory and salty snacks) gratefully accepted

 

Please note that the dance roles called will be Larks and Robins.

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Prices:  

All Day:

General Admission: $30

Students/limited income:  $18-30

Children: $12

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Afternoon only:

General Admission: $18

Students/limited income: $13-18

Children: $7

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Evening only:

General Admission: $18

Students/limited income: $13-18

Children: $7

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Please email here for any questions you may have pertaining to the dance.

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Photos of previous R&O events can be found in the gallery at our R&O page here.

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If you are a musician and would like information about playing at this dance, please email Bob Pasquarello by clicking here.

PCD’s getaway weekend in the Poconos, Head for the Hills

 

A getaway weekend of dance, music and song in the Poconos with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers.

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Featuring: contra dancing every day, English dance workshops and parties, couple dancing, workshops in dance for all ages, singing, instrumental music, tune swaps/jamming, and more. Calling for the weekend will use gender-free role terms. Special events include an oh-so-elegant cocktail party with live swing dance music, a fabulous ceilidh (skits, songs, dance performances), and a late night dance party.

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Performers include:

 

A Joyful Noise, Brooklyn Swing Ensemble, Raise the Roof, Daniel Beerbohm, Marco Brehm, Josh Burdick, Alex Burka, Danny Elias, Steve Epstein, Gaye Fifer, Barbara Greenberg, Diane Hartzell, Doug Healy, Scott Higgs, Donna Hunt, Carol Johnson, Lenora Kandiner, Michael Karcher, Ben Kennedy, Judy Klotz, Robert LaRue, Sunny Lawrence, Peggy Leiby, Carl Levine, Nathalie Levine, Rick Lightbody, Susie Lorand, Rowan Lupton, Louise McClure, Ted McClure, Imogen Mills, Robert Mills, Bob Pasquarello, Nicki Perez, Daniel Potter, Norman Plankey, Christie Riehl, Judi Stellar, Kathy Talvitie, Ret Turner, Helen White, Grant Yost, Sam Zygmuntowicz

 

Fees:

Adults: $240
Students/Limited Income: $190-$240
Youth: $170
Commuters: $140 (for those arranging off-campus lodging) includes meals and activities

 

Fees cover all accommodation (heated double occupancy room with bathroom), meals from dinner on the arrival day to lunch on the departure day, and all of the various dance, music, and song events in the program.

 

Please continue to check our homepage for details related to covid safety protocols.

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The Cotillion is the dressiest event on our calendar, but don't feel compelled to dress up.  With mood lighting, performances from the Cotillion Singers and our ritual dance teams, even some group participation in carol singing will be interspersed with regular contra and English country dancing.

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Mistress of Ceremonies: TBD

Band: TBD

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Times:

5:30 Potluck Dinner

7:00 Entertainment by local dance teams

        Carol singing for all

7:30 - 10:30 Contra and English Dancing

        Concert by the Cotillion Singers

 

Admission $25, Students/Limited Income $15-$25

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As was the case in the past two years, the 2025 Cotillion will likely be held in our regular dance hall, the Suzanne Patterson Center, on a Saturday. The Cotillion will NOT be held on a Sunday at the Trinity Cathedral in Trenton.

Please continue to check our home page for details related to covid safety protocols. 
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This is a skilled English country dance, jointly sponsored by PCD and the Lambertville Country Dancers.

 
Dancing Master: Scott Higgs

Music by Hijinks

 

Afternoon Dance: 2:30-5:00

Dinner on your own
Evening Dance 7:30-11:00
 

Admission:

Afternoon: $20

Evening: $25

All Day: $40

 

Please note:

Admission is by advance registration only, and typically sells out in January, so register ASAP!  No walk-ins are accepted, but there is usually a waiting list for those registering late.  Please see the flyer and registration form below to apply.
 
Dances will be minimally taught and prompted. The Fling program is designed for experienced English country dancers. “Experienced” means that you know well the standard figures of English country dancing. You can skillfully execute casts and leads, gates, single and double figures of eight, standard and draw poussettes, as well as all manner of heys (circular, mirror and dolphin). You are on time for each move, can assist your partner and neighbor, and can recover quickly from mistakes — while having fun!

Covid safety requirements for admission to the dance:

• Masks: Optional

• Vaccinations: Vaccinations and recent boosters strongly recommended but not required.

• Covid tests not required

• Please continue to monitor our main website for general PCD safety policies, but we do not anticipate any major changes in the near future.

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Join us for a Special Dance

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Caller:

Band:

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Afternoon: 3:00 – 5:30

Meal: 5:30 – 7:30

Intro to Basics Workshop: 7:00

Evening: 7:30 – 10:30

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Pricing

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Requirements for admission to the dance:  
~Masks and vaccines are optional.
(See our dance safety protocols on our home page for the most recent information)