Mendocino English Country Dance

Monthly Dance
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd, Caspar, CA, 95420
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller TBA, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
TBA
Plus, if time permits:
TBA
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2026-01-24 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lea Smith, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
TBA
Plus, if time permits:
TBA
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2025-12-27 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Melissa Monty, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Jacob Hall’s Jig, DML, AABB, tune: Under and Over, 6/8, B1 p. 59
The Miller’s Daughter: DML, AABC, tune: California Cakewalk, 2/2, provided
Rafe’s Waltz, DML, AB, tune: Cutty Wren, 3/4, B2 p. 106
Mendocino Redwood, DML, AABB, 6/8, B3 p. 92
Far Away, DML double prog, AABB, 3/4, B3 p. 56
Lilliburlero, DML, ABB, 6/8, B1 p. 67
Easter Morn, DML, AABB, 4/4, B2 p. 37
Spring in Sebastopol, DML, AABB, tune: Boree, 2/2, B3 p. 128
Alternates, Extras:
Terpsicourante, 4 couple longways, AABC, 6/8, B2 p. 128
The Farmer’s Joy, DML, AABB, 6/8, B3 p. 56
Dover Pier, DML, AABB, 2/4, B1 p. 29
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Dan Kozloff, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Fourpence Ha’penny Farthing; 6/8 in g, AABB, B1 p.41, (1709)
Belgia Retriev’d; 3/2 in a, AABB, B1 p. 11, (1710)
Benjamin’s Birthday; 2/2, in, A, AABB, B2, p.9, (2000)
Cheshire Rounds; 3/2, in D, AABB, B1, p. 19, (1718)
— break (waltz) —
Enfield Common; 3/2, in d, AABB, B2 p.39, (1690) Purcell
Blackheath; 2/2, in g, AAB, B2, p. 11, (1701)
Epsom New Wells 2; 3/2, in g, AABB, B3 p. 55, (1710)
Bob’s Boomerang; 6/8, in G, AABB, B3 p. 31, (1999)
Plus, if time permits:
Anna Maria; 3/2, in Bb, AABB, B1, p.4, (1698)
Cockle Shells; 2/2, in d, AABB, B2, p. 21, (1701)
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lea Smith, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Mendocino Redwood, DML, 6/8 AABB, B3 p 92
Easter Thursday, DML, 3/2 AABB, B1 p 33
Fiona’s Folly, DML, 3/4 AABB, B3 p 59
Marina, DML, 4/4, B3 p 89
Juniata, DML, 3/4 AABC, B3 p 79
Madera Dream, 4/4 AB, the tune is Goddesses B1 p 44
Elverton Grove, DML, 2/2, B1 p 34
Jack’s Maggot, DML, 4/4, B1 p 59
Faithless Nancy Dawson, DML, 2/2, B1 p 38
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2025-09-27 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by world renowned guest caller Alan Winston, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Morgan Rattler; D, 6/8, NIB, music (play ABCC)
Christina; F, 2/2, B1
Swaggering Jig;, 9/8, C, music
Apley House; G, 2/2, B1
——— pause ———
Come With Voices Singing; 3/2, E/D, 104 bpm, B3
Bar a Bar; Dm, 2/2, B1
Bertie’s Birthday; C, 6/8, music
Blue Bonnets; 9/8, Dm, B3
[waltz]
Extras/Alternates:

Haste to the Wedding; B3
Cottonwood; Am, 6/8, B2
Tres Pinos (Fair Jenny’s Jig); music
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-08-23 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Dan Kozloff, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Holborn March; LDM; 4/4, in F, AAB, B1 p.51
The Bashful Swain; LDM; 2/2, in d, ABB, B1 p.10
Mile of Smiles; LDM; 2/2, in C, AAB, B3 p.94
Indian Summer to “Susan’s Waltz”; LDM; 3/4, in a, no repeats, B3 p.74
Sion House; LDM; 3/2, in F, AABB, B1 p. 118
The Disbanded Officer; LDM; 4/4, in A, AABB, B2 p.31
The Hole in the Wall; LDM; 3/2, in B♭, AAB, B1 p.52
The Geud Man of Ballangigh to “Hunt the Squirrel”; LDM; 6/8, in A, AABB, B1 p.43
Plus, if time permits:
Freeman’s Yard; LDM; 3/2, in g, AABB, B3 p. 63
Cheshire Rounds; LDM; 3/2, in D, AABB, B1 p.19
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-07-27 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lea Smith, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Normally the fourth Saturday, this dance shifted to Sunday to avoid conflicting with the closing concert of the 2025 Mendocino Music Festival.
Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
La Gavre, DML, 6/8, ABCD, B3, p 80.
Apley House
Key to the Cellar, TML, 3/2, B2, p 40.
the Prince of Westborough, DML, 3/4, B3, p 113, tune; The Middle of Night by Peter Barnes.
Paul’s Alley, DML, 6/8, B3, p 108.
Orange Nan, DML, 3/2, B2, p 98.
Parson Upon Dorothy, 2 cu. long., 2/2, B2, p 99.
Omai, 3 cu. long., N.I.B., “Captain Cook’s Country Dances,” Heather Blasdale Clarke.
Wibsey Roundabout, 5 cu. round, B1, p 138.

Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-06-28 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Melissa Monty, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Auretti’s Dutch Skipper: DML, AABB, 6/8, B1 p. 6.
Knole Park: DML, AABB, 2/4, B1 p. 65.
The Miller’s Daughter: DML, tune: California Cakewalk, AABC, 2/2, tune provided.
Alice: DML, AAB, 3/4, B2 p. 3.
— Break —
Freeford Gardens: DML, tune: Edgeworth Bumpkins, 4/4, B1 p. 42.
The Lissome Lass: DML, tune: Paulina, AAB, 3/4, tune provided previously.
Mount Hills: DML, AABB, 2/2, B1 p. 82.
Champagne: DML, tune: Fete de Village, AABB, 4/4, B3, p. 38.
— Extras or Alternates —
Rafe’s Waltz: DML, tune: Cutty Wren, AB, 3/4, B2, p. 106.
Bar a Bar: DML, AAB, 2/2, B1 p. 7.
Key to the Cellar: TripleML, AABB, 3/2, B2, p. 40.

Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-05-24 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lise Dyckman, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
TBA
Plus, if time permits:
TBA
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Dan Kozloff, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
Childgrove
The Ragg
Mrs. Hill’s Dance (3C)
Ties of Love
Sion House
Old Wife Behind the Fire
Mr. Lane’s Maggot
Pluck Me a Fig

Plus, if time permits:
Benjamin’s Birthday
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-03-22 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by world renowned guest caller Kalia Kliban, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:
TBA
Plus, if time permits:
TBA
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:30
All are invited to a free English Country Dance workshop with world renowned guest caller Kalia Kliban. Kalia’s clear and pleasant presentation of the dances will lead us through the basics, and complexities, of English Country Dance, using music recorded by excellent ECD musicians.
Since the mid-1980s Kalia has been part of the vibrant Bay Area traditional dance community. While it was Irish ceilidh dancing at the Starry Plough pub in Berkeley, CA that first drew her in, at one time or another she has performed or taught Morris dancing, Longsword, Rapper sword dancing, English and American clogging, and has called for English Country, Contra, and family dances.
Learn more about Kalia.
Workshop 2:00–3:30. Doors open at 1:30 so you can be ready to dance at 2:00.
Join us later, 7:30–10:00, for our regular monthly English Country Dance evening with Kalia, and Take a Dance, our long-time house band.

2025-02-22 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lea Smith, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:

Jack’s Maggot, DML 2/2 B1, p 59
Blythe Company, TML 6/8 B3, p 31
Jamaica, DML 2/2 B1, p 60
Halfe Hannikin, whole set mixer 6/8 B1, p 47

break

3 Too-Tall Davids, 3c. longways, Callers Choice Tune
Jump at the Sun Iceni Square, 4 c. square, Callers Choice Tune
The March of St. Timothy Bare Necessities, 3 c. round, 3/4 B1, p 8
Handel with Care, 2 c. facing across, 4/4 B1, p 48
Wibsey Roundabout, 5 c. mixer, 6/8 B1, p 138
Likely only three of the last five dances listed will be chosen based on dancer numbers.
As always, dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2025-01-25 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Melissa Monty, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:

Auretti’s Dutch Skipper; Barnes 1, p. 6; 6/8, B♭; dance by Rutherford (c.1756); in Playford Ball; Duple Minor Longways (DML)
Dover Pier, Barnes 1, p. 29; 2/4, B; dance by Preston, 1791; int by A. Simons, 1961; in Playford Ball; DML
Far Away; Barnes 3, p. 56; 3/4, D; dance by G. Roodman; tune by Peter Jung 1985; DML, double progression
Easter Morn / Miss Gordon of Gight; Barnes 2, p. 37; 4/4, Cm; dance by Erna Lynn Bogue (1994); tune by Isaac Cooper (c.1790); DML

The Young Widow; Barnes 1, p. 141; 6/8, G; dance by Griffiths (1788), int by Jim Morrison, 1976; Triple Minor Longways
Hit and Miss; Barnes 1, p. 151; 6/8, G; dance int by Cecil Sharp (1916); Two couples, facing
Pluck Me a Fig / Winter Oranges; Barnes 3, p. 111; 6/8, G; dance by Anna Rain (2011), tune by Daron Douglas (1995); DML
Alice / Siciliano Barnes 2, p. 3; 3/4, A; dance by Phillippe Callens (2002), tune by G.P. Telemann; Duple Proper Longways
A Trip to Tunbridge; Barnes 1, p. 130; 2/4, G; dance by Preston (1793), int by A. Simons (1961), in Playford Ball; three couples, longways
Terpsicourante / Courante; Barnes 2, p. 128; 6/8, D; dance by Gary Roodman (2000), tune by Praetorius; four couples, longways

Only four of the final six will be called.
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

2024-12-28 19:30 - 22:00
This month’s dances will be programmed, taught and prompted by caller Lea Smith along with Melissa Monty, who, at 7:30 (immediately preceding the main dance at 8:00), will lead an introductory session for newcomers and old hands alike to learn (or refresh) basic ECD figures, including any featured in the evening’s dance program. No partner required; come as you are; if you can walk, you can dance. All dances will be taught and prompted.
The Evening’s Events

7:30–8:00 Newcomer ECD instruction
8:00–10:00 English Country Dance

Details

Admission $15 per person; age 30 and under free
Face coverings are optional. If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Bring your own cup or water bottle. No communal snack table; BYO treats.

We’re excited about the return of LIVE MUSIC! Members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance, are now providing great music at monthly dances.

Dance Programme:

Knole Park DML 2/2 B1 p. 65
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz DML 3/4 B1 p. 32
In the Fields In Frost and Snow DML 2/2 B1 p. 56
Sellenger’s Round or At the Beginning of the World, big circle 6/8 B1 p. 116
Freeford Gardens DML 2/2 B1 p. 42
Mr. Isaac’s Maggot DML 3/2 B1 p. 79
Elephant’s Stairs DML 3/4 B3 p. 53 -or- The Bare Necessities 3c round 3/4 B1 p. 8

Melissa Monty will call dances 1, 2 and 5. Lea Smith will call the rest.
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.
