🎩 English Country Dance

About English Country Dance

English Country Dance offers a graceful and elegant dance experience with historical roots dating back centuries. These dances feature more stately tempos, beautiful formations, and choreography drawn from the English dance tradition. Join us for an evening of refined enjoyment!

What to Expect

  • Traditional English country dance music and choreography
  • Graceful movements and beautiful formations
  • Dances from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries
  • A more relaxed pace than contra dancing
  • No partner required - we encourage dancing with new partners throughout the evening.

The English Country Dance Tradition

English Country Dance has a rich history and offers a unique dance experience:

  • Dances in longways sets, circles, and squares
  • Historical music played on traditional instruments
  • Elegant and social dance experience
  • Perfect for those who enjoy historical recreation
  • Welcoming to dancers of all experience levels

57 While period costume is not required, some dancers enjoy dressing up for these special events!

Payment

We accept cash, checks, PayPal, and Venmo for dance admission and donations.

Join Our English Country Dance

English Country Dance events are held in the Tango Studio at The Avalon periodically throughout the year.

These special dances offer a different flavor from our regular contra dances. Check our calendar for upcoming English Country Dance dates!

Your English Country Dance Organizers

Laura Kline

Laura Kline

(She/Her)

Rick Dupoy

Rick Dupoy

(He/Him)

Teresa McCoy

Teresa McCoy

(She/Her)