This page presents a list of Maryland folk dance groups which hold weekly, biweekly, monthly or irregularly scheduled folk dances featuring ballroom dance, Balkan folk dance, Cajun dance, clog dance, contra dance, English country dance, international folk dance, Irish dance, Israeli dance, Morris dance, ritual dance, Scottish country dance, swing dance, tap dance, traditional square dance, vintage dance, western square dance, Zydeco dance and all other forms of traditional and ethnic dance. You'll also find links to web sites providing information about folk dancing in all or part of the state.
This page covers the following topics:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following localities by clicking on the locality's name:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following regions by clicking on the region's name:

Baltimore Folk Music Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Baltimore Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 7134 Waverly Station, Baltimore, MD 21218-0134, (410) 366-0808, Jane Joffee, 9248 Hourglass Place, Columbia, MD 21045-5307, (410) 381-7116 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 8:00-10:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| St Mark's on the Hill Parish Hall, 1620 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore MAP VIEW |
WED · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore MAP VIEW |
SAT (2) · 8:00-11:00 · SQUARE, CONTRA |
| St Mark's on the Hill Parish Hall, 1620 Reistertown Rd, Baltimore MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Playford Ball (Oct), Catoctin Mountain Dance & Music Weekend (Oct/Jun), Mid-Winter Ball (Feb) |
Baltimore Israeli Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 441-8213, hol@obpa.usda.gov Exp 12/31/02 |
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TUE · 8:00-10:45 · ISRAELI |
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| Baltimore Hebrew University, 5800 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Friday Night Swing Dance Club Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 583-7337, hepcat@erols.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-12:00 · SWING, SOCIAl, BALLROOM |
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| Scottish Rite Temple, 3800 North Charles St, Baltimore MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
| Boumi Temple, 5050 King Ave, White Marsh (Baltimore) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SUN · 6:30-9:45 · SOCIAL, BALLROOM |
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| First Christian Church, 5802 Roland Ave, Baltimore MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Aug 18, 2002, (2) - Aug 20, 2002 |
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Swing Baltimore Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Leslie Coombs, Avalon Studio, 15 Mellor Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, (877) 537-8055, (410) 869-9771, fbecker375@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 8:30-10:30 · SWING, LINDY |
| Avalon Dance Studio, 15 Mellor Ave, Catonsville MAP VIEW |
SAT · 8:00-1:00a · SWING, LINDY |
| Avalon Dance Studio, 15 Mellor Ave, Catonsville MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

International Irish Set Dances Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 845-7157, wildsets@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-9:30 · IRISH STEP |
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| Patapsco Middle School Cafeteria, 8885 Old Frederick Road, Ellicot City (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Kinetics Dance Theatre Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Pat Murphy, 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 480-1686, savin.d.j@attnet.com, Julie Myers, 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 480-1686, myers@ixnet.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 5:15-9:30 · IRISH STEP |
| Kinetics Dance Theatre Studios, 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Zig-Zag: An Evening of Dance (Jun), Irish Step Dancing Class Session (Jun) (1) - Mar 16, 1999 |

Charm City Rapper & The Step Sisters Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 821-1666, drdancer@ryngate.org Sharon McKinley, 5610 Gulf Stream Row, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 740-3250, mckinley@mail.loc.gov Exp 12/31/02 |
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TUE · 7:00-7:30 · ENGLISH CLOG |
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| Ryngate Barn Studio, 10628 Falls Road, Lutherville MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
TUE (2/3/4/5) · 7:30-9:15 · RAPPER |
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| Ryngate Barn Studio, 10628 Falls Road, Lutherville MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 16, 1999; (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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International Irish Set Dances Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 845-7157, wildsets@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:30-9:30 · IRISH STEP |
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| Old Adventist School, Adventist Road, Frederick | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Mid-Maryland Folk Arts Council Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 662-0750, (301) 694-6794, boewalker@aol.com Mid-Maryland Folk Arts Council, P.O. Box 3603, Frederick, MD 21705 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (4) · 7:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| 7th Day Adventist School, Adventist Drive, Frederick MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 9, 2001 |
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Carroll County Cloggers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(717) 677-8869, clogger@cvn.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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SUN · 2:00-5:30 · CLOG |
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| Westminster High School, Hook Road & Rt 97, Westminster NCent Balt MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 5, 2002 |
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Crab Contras Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 820-8789, renee@geoscomp.com Jane Terebey, 6536 Bozman-Neavitt Rd, Bozman, MD 21612, (410) 745-2655 Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (Var) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE, WALTZ |
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| Cross Court Athletic Club, South Washington St, Easton | ||||||||||
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Shepherd's Crown Contra Dance (Sep) (1) - Aug 14, 1999; (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Seneca Creek Sword Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 330-2021, dschmit@ix.netcom.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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THU · 7:30-9:00 · SWORD |
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| Gaithersburg | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Alpine Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 577-3503, caroltraxler@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SUN (Var) · 4:00-6:30 · AUSTRIAN, GERMAN |
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| New Carrollton Municiple Center, 6016 Princess Garden Pkwy, New Carrollton MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Oct 16, 1999; (2) - Jun 9, 2001 |
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Annapolis Traditional Dance Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 224-8488, josull@erols.com Myrna Dobbs, 325 Edgemere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403, (410) 268-5540, myma@errols.com Ann Fallon, 11 Tucker St, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 268-0231, afallon@mail.w4c.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (3) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 70, 1311 Generals Hy (Rt 178), Crownsville MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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Almost Heaven Dance Weekend (May), Swing Dances (?) (1) - Mar 7, 1999, (2) - Feb 17, 2002, (2) - Feb 20, 2002 |
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The Basement Cloggers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 465-1835 Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-10:00 · CLOG |
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| Private Residence, 509 Narborough Court, Severna Park MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 5, 2002 |
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Tisza Ensemble Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 929-0120, clamont@tiszaensemble.org Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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THU · 7:30-10:30 · HUNGARIAN |
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| Ballet Academy Studio, 10820-H Rhode Island Ave, Beltsville MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Bladensburg Colonial Dance Group Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(410) 586-3392 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED (2/4) · 7:00-9:00 · English Country |
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| Town Hall, 4229 Edmonston Road, Bladensburg MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 30, 2002 |
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Foggy Bottom Morris Men Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 270-2014, wmlbrown@earthlink.net Jud McIntire, 2908 22 St, North, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 528-0588, max.intire@erols.com Brad Graham, 2401 Sunset Farm Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 480-3289, graham@segmail.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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THU · 8:00-10:00 · MORRIS, BORDER |
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| Chevy Chase Elementary School, Rosemont Ave & Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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May Day Dawn Dance (May) (1) - Mar 9, 1999, (2) - Jan 5, 2002 |
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International Folk Dancers of Bethesda Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 871-8788, diamonddancecircle@cyberdiamonds.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Leland Community Recreation Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Folklore Society of Greater Washington Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(202) 546-2228, dance@fsgw.org Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 8:00-10:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave, Glen Echo MAP VIEW | ||||||||||||
SUN · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd (Goldsboro Rd), Glen Echo MAP VIEW | ||||||||||||
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New Year's Eve Dance Party (Dec), Minifest (Jan), Ski & English Country/Contra Dance Weekend (Jan or Feb), Chesapeake Dance Weekend (Apr), Washington Folk Festival (May or Jun), Workshops (?) (1) - Mar 22, 1999; (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Friday Night Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 540-6246, kgillis@erols.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 7:30-11:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd (Goldsboro), Glen Echo MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (1) - Apr 8, 1999, (2) - Mar 30, 2002 |
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St Columba's Scottish Country Dance Group Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 589-3045, jim.mielke@geologist.com Jennifer Mayrovitz, 6565 Fruitgift Place, Columbia, MD 21045, (410) 381-3948, Exp 12/31/02 |
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TUE · 8:00-10:00 · SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
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| Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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Capital Weekend Scottish Country Dance Weekend Workshop (Apr) (1) - Aug 3, 2002, (2) - Aug 5, 2002 |
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Tisza Ensemble Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 929-0120, clamont@tiszaensemble.org Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2) · 7:30-10:30 · HUNGARIAN |
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| Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Israeli Dance - Laurel Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 982-0937, xtc0yes@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 8:00-11:00 · ISRAELI |
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| Oseh Shalom Congregation, 7515 Olive Branch Way (Van Dusen Rd), Laurel MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Har Shalom Israeli Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 441-8213, hol@obpa.usda.gov Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 8:00-11:00 · ISRAELI |
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| Har Shalom Synagogue, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Potomac International Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 340-8723 Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-9:15 · INT'L |
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| Cold Spring Elementary School, 920 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SUN (2/4) · 6:30-9:00 · INT'L PERFORMING |
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| Pappas Home, 8817 Copenhaver Drive, Potomac MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Rockville Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Moshe Sham-Tov, (301) 320-7351, Lisah Sandler-Bernstein, ksandler@umd5.umd.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 8:00-12:00 · ISRAELI |
| Tikvat Israel Synagogue, 2299 Baltimore Road, Rockville MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Israeli Dance - Silver Spring Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 982-0937, xtc0yes@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:45-10:30 · ISRAELI |
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| Mt Jezreel Baptist Church, 420 University Blvd E (Hy 193), Silver Spring MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Metropolitan Washington CDSS Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 577-5018, baronanely@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2/4) · 8:00-10:45 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Sligo Intermediate School, Denis Ave (Slico Creek Pkwy & Glen Haven Rd), Wheaton | ||||||||||
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 862-1065, diddlewham@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Christ Church Episcopal Parish Hall, Zack Fowler Road (Rt 238), Chaptico | ||||||||||
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None (2) - Jan 20, 2001 |
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La Plata Express Cloggers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 292-8689, kay2clog@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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THU · 7:00-9:00 · CLOG |
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| Judy Studio of Dance, Drury Drive, La Plata | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Morganza Irish Set Dancing Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 475-3542, CDPClark@erols.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 7:30-9:30 · IRISH SET |
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| Preston & Diane Clark Home, 25950 Morganza-Turner Road, Morganza MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - May 26, 2001 |
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Starlight Express Cloggers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(301) 292-8689, kay2clog@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 6:30-8:30 · CLOG |