The Dover English Country Dancers

Join us in one of the most popular social activities of colonial America.


Schedule of Events

7:00 pm Beginner Introduction / 7:30 pm Dance Commences
Times and locations may be subject to change
Click here for MAP & DIRECTIONS to Ehinger Hall
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Please consider becoming a member
Annual membership is $7, with it you will receive a $7 off coupon
which can be applied toward any future dance

Our Calendar

 Hello fellow dancers,

Please note the following (as approved by our Board on April 5, 2022)

1.Preregistration required if you did not attend the March dance.

For a link to the pre-registration form Click Here

2. Proof of full vaccination to be shown at the door prior to admittance.
3. Expect to sign a liability waiver.
4. Masks strongly recommended but not required. (KN-95 are breathable.)
5. No food or drink will be provided, so please bring water.
6. Hand sanitizer will be available.

If you have questions, please email doverecdinfo@gmail.com

July 9..............Regular Monthly Dance

Attendance for this dance: $7 members and $10 non-members


August 13..............Regular Monthly Dance

Attendance for this dance: $7 members and $10 non-members










The style of dance was brought by the colonists from England mostly, where it was known as ''country dance''.
We now call it ''English Country Dance'' and include people of
all ages, couples and singles, who enjoy music and dance in a spirit of fun and friendship.
Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced.
Dress is casual except for balls when many of us dress in eighteenth century attire.
Special guest callers and bands are used several times a year.

Founded in 1979 by Winfried and Edith Mroz and Alex and Rosemary Apostolina.
These two Dover couples had been dancing at Pinewoods for years and wanted
to share the joy of English Country Dancing with the Dover community -
and dance more than once a year!

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Dancing
"...adds to the accomplishment of Behaviour and Carriage
and Qualifies a person for Polite company."

Nicholas Ridgely 1750's Dover, Delaware

"Dancing is, of all the fine arts, that which seems peculiarly devoted to cheerfulness and joy.
It is the lively expression of these emotions by gestures and attitudes. It seems to have nothing but pleasure in view,
yet like music, its sweet accompaniment, it tends to refine the manners; and to give health, activity, and vigor,
as well as graceful ease and elegance to the human frame."

T. Hillgrove, Teacher of Dancing 1866



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

Name Telephone number E-mail
President Anne Fenimore 302-674-5621 doverecdinfo@gmail.com, ,
Vice President Mike McCabe 302-697-7858 corbinsclose@hotmail.com
Music Master Marty Ersts 410-778-5120 MErsts85@gmail.com
Dance Mistress Ieva Ersts 410-778-5120
iersts@gmail.com




Links to Other English Country Dance Sites
and information


This site is a great English Country Dance resource.
Videos of dances by groups from around the world.
(with some variations from village to village)

English Country Dances Videos

Country Dance and Song Society


Somerset Dancers


The Folklore Society of Greater Washington


Germantown Country Dancers


The Baltimore Folk Music Society


The Williamsburg Heritage Dancers


A great site and a couple of video links for those trying to dance learn the waltz.
New moves for old smoothies as well.

Waltzing video
A few more moves
www.colinhume.com/dtwaltz.htm

Events we have had the pleasure to be a part of



2018 Dover Colonial Market Fair in Dover, De. 




Pemberton Plantation - Salisbury, MD          Poplar Hill Mansion, Salisbury, MD





Paca House - Annapolis, MD




George Washington Ball - Williamsburg, VA












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