Mendocino English Country Dance

Monthly Dance
2026-04-25 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 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
If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead. Face coverings optional.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Most bring a personal water bottle, but we’ll also have water and treats available.

We’re delighted to dance to LIVE MUSIC performed by members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance.

Dance Programme:
Knole Park, DML, 2/4, B1 p 65
Elverton Grove, DML, 2/2, B1 p 34
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz, DML, 3/4, B1 p 32
Barbarini’s Tambourine, DML, 4/4, B1 p 8
All Saints Day (tune; Chestnut), DML, 2/2, B1 p 19
The Black Nag, 3CL, 6/8, B1 p 13
3 Too-Tall Davids, 3CL, band choice (lively 32 bar jig or reel) 6X thru.
Bare Necessities, 3CR, 3/4, B1 p 8, 6X
Helena, 4CL, 2/2, B1 p 50, 4X
Wibsey Roundabout, 5CR, 6/8, B1 p 138, 5X

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

Monthly Dance
2026-03-28 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
If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead. Face coverings optional.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Most bring a personal water bottle, but we’ll also have water and treats available.

We’re delighted to dance to LIVE MUSIC performed by members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance.

Dance Programme:
The Hop Ground (LDM ); 6/8, in D, AABB; 1794; B1 p. 53
The Irish Howle (LDM); ¾ in G, no repeats; 1726; B3 p. 75
Jack’s Maggot (LDM); 2/2, in D, AABB; 1703; B1 p. 59
Jack’s Health (LDM); 6/8, in a, AAB; 1686; B1 p. 58 (tune: Bolt the Door)
The Happy Captive (3C); 6/8, in D, AABB; 1777; B1 p. 48
In the Fields of Frost and Snow (LDM); 2/2, in d, AABB; 1710; B1 p. 56
Jovial Beggars (LDM); 6/8, in B♭, AABB; 1932; B1 p. 61
Never Love Thee More (LDM); 6/8, in G, no repeats; 1686; B1 p. 85
Alternate:
Huntington’s Maggot (LDM); 2/2, in d; AABBCCDD; 1721; B2 p. 62
Dance order and content may vary at caller discretion based on circumstances.

Monthly Dance
2026-02-28 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
If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead. Face coverings optional.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Most bring a personal water bottle, but we’ll also have water and treats available.

We’re delighted to dance to LIVE MUSIC performed by members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance.

Dance Programme:
Draper’s Gardens, DML, 3/4, AAB, B1 p. 30, tune: The Margravine’s Waltz.
Freeford Gardens, DML, 2/2, AABB, B1 p. 42, tune: Edgeworth Bumpkins.
Mount Hills, DML, 2/2, AABB, B1 p. 82.
Upon a Summer’s Day, 3 couples LW, 6/8, 3x AABBB, USA, B1 p. 133.
The Hole in the Wall, DML, 3/2, AAB, B1 p. 52.
Take a Dance, DML, 6/8, AABB, B1 p. 124.
In the Bleak Midwinter, DML, 2/2, AABB, B2 p. 64.
Turning by Threes, 3 couple circle, 3/4, B2 p. 134.
Smithy Hill, DML, 6/8, AA, B1, p. 120.
The Northdown Waltz, DML, 3/4, AABC, B1 p. 89.

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
If you don’t feel well, please come next month instead. Face coverings optional.
Dances are fragrance-free. Please avoid personal care products not labeled “fragrance-free.”
Most bring a personal water bottle, but we’ll also have water and treats available.

We’re delighted to dance to LIVE MUSIC performed by members of our beloved long-time house band, Take a Dance.

Dance Programme:
The Minor Spaniard, DML, 6/8/ AABB, B2, p85
Trip to Kilburn, TML, 2/2/ AABB, B1 p128
Farewell Marion, circle mixer, 3/4 AABC, B1 p38
Michedonia, DML, 2/4 AABB, B3 p92
Money Musk, TML, 4/4 AABBC, B2 p87
Passages, DML, 3/4 AAB, B3 p107
Long Odds, DML, 2/4 AABB, B1 p67
Knives and Forks, DML, 3/2 AABB, B1 p65
Maiden Lane, 3c, 2/2 AABBCC, B1 p72
Beach Spring, 4c, 3/2 AAB, B2 p8
Plus a waltz at the halfway point, wherever that falls.

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.
