2025 Schedule
8 February 2025
8 March 2025
6:30 pm Beginner Introduction / 7:00 pm Dance Commences
Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced.
Dress is casual ("regular" clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire.
Annual membership for the January - December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7.
Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10.
Payment: cash or check only. Make checks payable to DOVER ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCERS.
Admission price may change for special dances.
2025 Spring Colonial Dance - 5 April 2025
Evening begins at 6:30p - Dancing begins at 7p
Tickets: Non-members $35 - Members $30 - 18 and under free
Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash or check only). However, reservations in advance are appreciated and will help us inform the caterer.
To make advance reservations, please send your check for the number of tickets at the price point noted above with a note including your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to:
Brian Miller, Treasurer - DECD, 116 Hazeltine Rd, Dover DE 19904
Caller Ann Fallon
Music provided by Liz Donaldson, Elke Baker, Ellen Gira
Catering Clara's Tasty Treats serving desserts at 8:30p
The Dances: Well Done Jack, Sweet Potato Pie, Turning By Threes, Jamaica, Hudson Barn, Champagne, Blythe Company, Wakefield Hunt, Helena, Pluck Me a Fig, Red & All Red, Up with Ailey, Jaque Latin, Round Our Coal Fire, Rambling Rosie, We Meet Again, Mendocino Redwood, Barbarini's Tambourine, Vivaldi in Paradise
18th or early 19th century or festive attire, please.
For overnight stay, we recommend: Mainstay Suites Dover: 302.678.8383 or State Street Inn: 302.734.229
Location: Ehinger Hall
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue.
Times and locations may be subject to change.
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Snacks and Drinks are usually served at the mid-way point of each dance.
Please feel free to bring a snack to add to the table to share.
We invite everyone to sign up to host the snack table. Hosting involves ensuring drinks (water, lemonade, etc.), cups, snacks, plates, and napkins are set out for all to enjoy and cleaning up at the end of the dance. We have several drink dispensers available (stored under the stage) for use.
If you have questions, please email doverecdinfo@gmail.com
We, the Executive Board and membership of the Dover English Country Dancers do not and will not limit admission or access to our events, programs, and activities on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, to include but not be limited to race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or citizenship.
The mission of the Dover English Country Dancers is to provide opportunities to dance
and promote quality 18th c. dance experiences for all levels, across all ages, and for multiple personal dance interests
ranging from social, cultural, community, and fitness/wellness reasons.
How to Contact Us
If you have any specific questions you may telephone
the officers listed or e-mail us.
To request the public demonstration group perform at your event,
or learn more about the demonstration group please contact Ieva Ersts.
| Name | Telephone number | |
| President Karen Smith | 443-254-8841 | doverecdinfo@gmail.com |
| Vice President Charles Aldrich | ** | doverecdinfo@gmail.com |
| Music Master Marty Ersts | 410-778-5120 | MErsts85@gmail.com |
| Dance Mistress Ieva Ersts | 410-778-5120 | iersts@gmail.com |