Outdoor folk dances
Folk Dancing by the Fountain
in Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts
Participatory folk dancing
7:30–10 pm Tuesdays in July and August 2010
Admission: FREE!
Beginners and singles are always welcome!
A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC’s Tuesday outdoor summer folk dance series offers basic folk dance instruction, often accompanied by live music. It is not necessary to have previous dance experience or to attend with a partner. For more information, see About folk dancing.
Dances are held in Copley Square near the corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets in Boston’s Back Bay, on the plaza in front of historic Trinity Church. To get there by public transportation, take any MBTA Green Line trolley to Copley Station.
FAC’s FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about current Boston-area folk dance events. For the final word on cancellation of the Copley Square dance because of inclement weather or other unforeseen events, call the FolkFone after 5 pm on July or August Tuesdays at 781-438-4389, or check the home page on this website.
Many thanks to the City of Boston for their support of this dance series, and to everyone who made the 40th season a success!
Folk Dancing by the Fountain Tuesday schedule for 2010:
July 6
Balkan folk dancing with leaders Janet Yeracaris and Jonathan Young and music by Zdravets
July 13
International folk dancing with leaders Jo Crawford and Dana Sussman
(canceled because of rain)
July 20
International folk dancing with leaders Janet Yeracaris and Andy Taylor-Blenis and music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra
July 27
International folk dancing with leaders Andy Taylor-Blenis and Jo Crawford
August 3
International folk dancing with leader Andy Taylor-Blenis
August 10
International folk dancing with leader Andy Taylor-Blenis
August 17
International folk dancing with leader Andy Taylor-Blenis
August 24
International folk dancing with leader Jo Crawford
(canceled because of rain)
August 31
International folk dancing with leader Andy Taylor-Blenis
Download the July 2010 Copley Square dance flier as a printable PDF.
