Effective March 13, 2020: English Country Dances are canceled until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Please share this information and take care.
Midwinter Weekend will be February 7-8-9, 2020
May 3 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: George Schissler, fiddle/concertina; Linda Schissler, piano. May 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
May 17 Sun ECD Bob Thompson, Leader. Music: Cathy Arps, fiddle; Mary Dart, recorder; Linda Hunt, piano. May 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Jun 7 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: Julia Hartman, fiddle; Lisa Smith, flute; Atossa Kramer, Piano. Jun 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Jun 21 Sun ECD Venue Change. Bob Thompson, Leader. Music: Laura Lengnick, fiddle; Karen Gaughan, piano. Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Please take note that our March 1st ECD will be at Bethesda UMC at Haw Creek Commons; 315 Old Haw Creek Rd., Asheville NC, 28805. (Corner of Bethesda Rd. and Old Haw Creek Rd.) https://www.bethesdaumcavl.org/
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$7/$6 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share; fragrance-free dance.
Jul 5 Sun 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the dance; fragrance-free dance.
Jul 19 Sun ECD Bob Thompson, Leader. Music: Julia Hartman, fiddle; Laurie Fisher, fiddle; Chelsea Cribbs, piano. Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Aug 2 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: Mountain English (Robert Reichert, fiddle; Cathy Arps, fiddle; Mary Dart, recorder; Beth Reichert, piano. Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Aug 16 Sun ECD Bob Thompson, Leader. Music: Laura Light, fiddle; Debbie Robinson, flute; Linda Hunt, piano. Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Sep 6 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader; Music: Nora Garver, fiddle; Julia Weatherford, cello; Karen Gaughan, piano. Sep 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Sep 20 Sun 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Oct 4 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: Julia Hartman, fiddle; Lisa Smith, flute; Chelsea Cribbs, piano. Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Oct 18 Sun ECD Bob Thompson, Leader; Music: Three-Leaf Clover (Cathy Arps, fiddle; Suzanne Hosch, fiddle; Roger Gold, guitar. Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$7/$6 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share; fragrance-free dance.
Nov 1 Sun 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Nov 15 Sun ECD Bob Thompson, Leader; Music: Mountain English (Robert Reichert, fiddle; Cathy Arps, fiddle; Mary Dart, recorder; Beth Reichert, piano. Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Dec 6 Sun ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: Cathy Arps, fiddle; Suzanne Hosch, flute; Janet Muse, piano. Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Dec 20 Sun Join us for our festive End-Of-Year English Country Dance celebrating another fine year of English Country Dance! Wear your finest bling and sparkles.
Homewood; 19 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801
3:30pm-4:00pm, Waltzing. No Beginners’ Workshop today.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a festive snack to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
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3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Please take note that our March 1st ECD will be at Bethesda UMC at Haw Creek Commons; 315 Old Haw Creek Rd., Asheville NC, 28805. (Corner of Bethesda Rd. and Old Haw Creek Rd.) https://www.bethesdaumcavl.org/
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$7/$6 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the dance; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$7/$6 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Join us for our festive End-Of-Year English Country Dance celebrating another fine year of English Country Dance! Wear your finest bling and sparkles.
Homewood; 19 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801
3:30pm-4:00pm, Waltzing. No Beginners’ Workshop today.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
$8/$7 for OFB Members
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a festive snack to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
Sunday Dances
We dance First and Third Sunday afternoons, usually at Homewood, 17 Zillicoa St, Asheville NC 28801:
Be sure to check the calendar above! Our dates and locations change sometimes.
Sunday dances start with lessons at 3:30, regular program from 4:00 – 6:30, $7 regular, $6 for members of the OFB. All money goes to pay the band and caller.
Each dance is taught and then prompted throughout each dance by experienced dance leaders. Elegant live music is played by talented local musicians. No partner necessary. Newcomers welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
December Festive Dance
Wednesday Advanced Dances
The last Wednesday of each month (usually), we have a special evening at Harvest House in Kenilworth:
These dances are for those who feel confident and able to follow dances called on Sunday and want to improve their skills and style. Callers and dancers will enjoy a wider range of dances with more complicated figures than are possible on Sunday.
Dances run from 7PM to 9 PM. Music is by Bare Necessities, Roguery, Foxfire, or whatever other recordings we have. No charge, but donations for snacks are welcome.
Annual Midwinter ECD Weekend
In February, we host an ECD weekend with national talent. Details are at http://ashevillemidwinter.org.
General notes
English Country Dance may be seen in film adaptations of Jane Austen novels such as “Pride and Prejudice.” Check out these videos:
January 2012 English Country Dance at Homewood
March 2012 Annual Spring Ball at Homewood
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Notes from a contra dancer after attending his first English Country Dance