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The annual members' meeting and election will be held TUESDAY, June 11th at the English country dance during the break (roughly 8:30pm).

If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to designate a proxy vote, please download the form below and mail it to the Secretary, Paul Ross (via CD*NY, PO Box 878 Village Station, New York, NY 10014).…

Join us for a great contra dance on Saturday, May 11 featuring high-energy music by Grand Picnic! You don't need a partner and all dances are taught. Beginner's workshop is at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8pm. The highly regarded caller Richard Fisher will lead the proceedings.  See link for additional details.…

Come contra dance on Sat. 4/27 to the lively tunes of Vertical Expression, a high energy band all the way from the U.K. winding up its first U.S. tour. Remember that all dances are taught and you don't need to come with a partner. The highly regarded caller Bob Isaacs will lead the proceedings. …

Are you attending a dance camp this summer, and need financial assistance? Please check out http://cdny.org/page/scholarships for more information, along with a scholarship application.

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Two great contra dances this Saturday, March 9 with caller Will Mentor and music by The Moving Violations!

Clink on link for article! Dancing for all from 9pm to 11:45pm. Also note that there is an advanced dance for experienced dancers from 5:45pm-7:30pm. Brown bag dinner from 7:30pm - 8:30pm, and beginners' workshop from 8:30pm - 9pm!…

Playford Ball prep for our 2013 Playford Ball on April 13  is underway. Sure, you can study the dances on your own (for the online booklet), but it's much more fun learning with others to live music! So, please join us on Tuesdays at Church of the Village (13th Street at 7th Avenue) beginning at 7 PM. Click here for the schedule.

By the way, many dances on the ball program can be seen on YouTube. Night Cap can be…

This Saturday's contra dance has been cancelled due to the snowstorm and the Church of the Village being closed.

Corachree had a great time playing for CDNY with the fab caller Linda Leslie! Great energy from the dancers-thanks to the sound crew and volunteers too!  Good luck in the New "old" space and we look forward to playing there later this year! 

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Tell and bring your friends! First-timers to a CD*NY dance will receive 50% off admission to either the February 2 American contra dance or February 5 English country dance. First-timers also get a pass to come for free to another dance. It is a sweet deal and a great opportunity for those new to our dances to try either or both. See link for additional details.…

Michelle Orsi and Al Gordon met at a CDNY dances.  They were both great dancers and volunteers.  Some of their dates were to decorate the hall for special dances.  Soon they will be bringing Marlyn Rose to  dance with us.…

The Country Dance * New York Gotham Assembly is an annual mid-year dance celebration. The program is made up of dances selected by vote of the dancing members of CD*NY. The Mistress of Ceremonies, translating the public's choices into a delectable program, will be Beverly Francis; and Robin Russell and Tom Phillips will provide the music.



The Gotham…

Something different to mark the (almost) end of the year! CD*NY's first TECHNO CONTRA DANCE on Saturday, Dec 29, 2012. Dance under black and colored lights to contra tunes combined with pop, electronica, and Celtic fusion. WEAR WHITE to MAKE the BLACK LIGHTS SHINE! Music and lighting by PHASE X (Ross Harriss and Christopher Jacoby). Dances called by J9 (Janine Smith). Join us at PS 199, 270 West 70th Stret, NYC. 7:30PM contra beginner's workshop with dancing for ALL from 8PM to 11PM.…

Here is something to look forward to on Saturday night, Dec 15. Nor'easter, the fabulous Boston-based trio comprised of Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), Max Newman (mandolin/guitar) and Julie Vallimont (piano) is coming to NYC to provide infectious, uplifting music for our contra dance! And also, happily, caller Bev Bernbaum will lead the proceedings. Come enjoy Nor'easter's exciting, joyous sound and a great night of contra dancing. Beginner's contra workshop 7:30pm to 8pm; contra dance from 8pm…

As many as 20 Fordham University students will join CD*NY's English dance this coming Tuesday as part of their literature course called Afterlife of Jane Austen (how the world she created lives on in literature, film, and other aspects of life in our time). This is a great opportunity for our community to generate an enduring interest in our dancing in a student population already disposed to enjoy it.

If you are an experienced English country dancer, please turn out for this special…

Mary Kay Brass is not able to make it Sat night so Larry Unger (guitar and banjo) will be joining the other members of the Blue State band for the Nov 17 Fall Fling contra dances. Sing Out magazine called Larry a "guitar genius" so come out and hear him and Blue State play and enjoy great contra dancing! 

Come join us for two great contra dances this Saturday, one for experienced dancers starting at 5:45pm and an evening dance for all - from beginners to advanced dancers - starting at 9pm on Sat, 11/17. See link for more info.

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CD*NY English Dance this Tuesday November 6, 2012. There will be no heat in the building so bring a light jacket to dance in.

CD*NY CANCELS CONTRA DANCE FOR SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2012 Due to Hurricane Sandy Country Dance * New York is canceling our regular Saturday night Contra Dance scheduled for this Saturday November 3, 2012. We are planning to hold our regular Saturday night Contra Dance on Saturday November 10, 2012 pending conditions at the Chinatown Y. The English Country Dance is tentatively scheduled for this Tuesday (11/6). The Church currently has no power or staff at this time.