Folk Dancing by the Fountain
in Boston’s Copley Square
Participatory folk dancing
7:30-10 pm Tuesdays, June, July, and August
Admission: FREE!
Beginners and singles are always welcome!
A Boston tradition since 1971, FAC’s 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 Clarendon and Boylston Streets in Boston’s Back Bay, on the plaza in front of historic Trinity Church. To get there by public transportation, take any Green Line trolley to Copley Station.
FAC’s FolkFone provides a recorded announcement with information about current Boston-area folk dance events. Call 781-662-7476 after 5 pm on June, July, and August Tuesdays for the final word on cancellation of the Copley Square dance because of inclement weather or other unforeseen events, or check the home page on this website.
Many thanks to Financial Framework LLP and the City of Boston for their support of this dance series.
Folk Dancing by the Fountain Tuesday schedule for 2008:
June 3
International folk dancing with leaders Marcie Van Cleave and Andy Taylor-Blenis
June 10
New England square and contra dancing with caller Tony Parkes and guest musicians
June 17
International folk dancing with leader Janet Yeracaris and music by Shining Moon
June 24
Cajun dancing with leader Sue Huppe and music by Jesse Lège and Bayou Brew
July 1
International folk dancing with leaders Regina Laskowski and Jonathan Young
July 8
International folk dancing with leaders Dana Sussman and Patrick Yacono
July 15
International folk dancing with leaders Janet Yeracaris and Jonathan Young and music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra
July 22
Balkan dancing with leaders David Skidmore and Janet Yeracaris and music by Zdravets
July 29
International folk dancing with leaders Janet Yeracaris and Jonathan Young
August 5
International folk dancing with leaders Janet Yeracaris and Jonathan Young
August 12
International folk dancing with leaders Dana Sussman and Andy Taylor-Blenis
August 19
International folk dancing with leaders Jo Crawford and Jonathan Young
August 26
International folk dancing with leaders Marcie Van Cleave and Janet Yeracaris
Download a printable PDF version of the Copley Square dance’s 2008 live music schedule.
