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Dancing Planet Productions

Sunday, September 15th

Mary Wesley

calling to

Starling

Mo Brachfeld (fiddle)

Jared Kirkpatrick (fiddle, mandolin, keyboard, feet)

3:00-6:00 pm

Glen Echo Park
Bumper Car Pavilion
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD

        New dancer introductory session at 2:30 pm

 
Cost: $15 cash or $17 Venmo at the door, no cards
 

Mary Wesley is a dance leader, caller, and organizer for contras, squares, morris, and family and community dances.  A native of Vermont, she travels throughout New England and beyond to follow and share her love of dance.  Whether at a scheduled dance, a school event, a wedding, a festival or a private party, Mary’s friendly enthusiasm is sure to please.

Mary calling at the Spanish Ballroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kwW6ER5le8

Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick) is a long-distance duo, coming from Western MA and NC. The two high-octane young talents met at dance camp many years ago and have been jamming ever since. Starling blends New England contra classics, old-time and Irish tunes, and their own compositions.

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Future dates in 2024:

October 27: Froghammer with Caroline Barnes

November 24: Waverley Station with Gaye Fifer

2025 Schedule will be posted soon

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The Bumper Car Pavilion is a wonderful covered open-air space with a nice wooden floor.

Tickets are $15 cash, or $17 Venmo payable at the door. 

Please provide a valid email address when you register at the door.  We will add you to our email list and inform you about future dances.  You can unsubscribe at any time.

Unless you opt-out, we will also inform you if there has been a report of Covid infection.  Please let us know when you register. 

Covid policies:

This is a mask-optional event.  We recommend vaccinations, boosters and masks, but they are not required.  If you are symptomatic, or have tested positive, or if you have recently been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid, please stay home. If you test positive within 48 hours after attending a dance, please email us immediately at: dancingplanet@erols.com

Also of interest:

Friday Night Dancers sponsor a series of dances on Friday nights at the Spanish Ballroom.  More information at https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-dance