CVD

The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Salem Vintage Dances
2nd and 4th Fridays
 
Fall Schedule
Fridays, November 5 & 19, December 3  
Salem Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square (between Essex and Front Streets), Salem, MA
Admission $8, Students $5
 
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Last updated:7 april 2010/csb
 

We return to the lovely Salem Old Town Hall in November. This graceful 1817 building is scheduled to get a new furnace system during the month of September. Our Friday night dances usually have live music. We dance a variety of contra dances and quadrilles from mid-Nineteenth century sources and have a delightful time. All dances are taught on the spot, so this is a wonderful way for beginner dancers to get involved. Period costume is not required, but some folks wear their Civil War Clothes and others make a nod to history by including an old-fashioned touch in their modern clothes.

Salem’s Old Town Hall will once again witness the lively music and sprightly dances of its past. Come and experience 19th century social dances, including quadrilles, contra dances, waltzes and polkas. This is a new series of dances, with prompting by Barbara Pugliese.

Salem Vintage Dances will take place from 8:00 to 11:00 pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays. Live music will be provided most weeks and all dances will be taught. Beginners will find that no prior experience is needed. Historical costumes are admired but not required. Please wear comfortable indoor shoes, but no sneakers or rubber soled shoes. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students.

There are parking lots in the area and street parking is free after 5 pm. There is a commuter rail from Boston’s North Station to Salem. The final run from Salem back to Boston is at 11:30 pm. We hope to encourage carpooling and have set up a livejournal community (see below), to facilitate this.

 

More Information?

Questions?

  • Phone Barbara (781) 396-2870
  • or email
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To get on our general mailing list or to get information regarding bookings, classes, or our events calendar, please contact:

THE COMMONWEALTH VINTAGE DANCERS
P.O.Box 9, Nahant, Massachusetts 01908
e-mail: 
phone: Hannah Roberts Artuso: (781) 662-8344
(before 10:00 pm eastern time, please)


 
Last updated 19 September 2008/csb