The Dover English Country Dancers

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


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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


Our Calendar

Special Announcements

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Become a Member - fee: $7
Upon membership registration receive a $7 off
coupon for any regular dance admission

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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.

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Recipient of the
2016 Mayor's Arts Award!





April 13 .............. Spring Ball....with Corky Palmer calling

Music by Dave Wiesler, Marty Taylor
and Steve Hickman

Get the preregistration form by clicking here
Dance notes available here

The Dances

Anna Maria (1695) ; Heartsease (1651); Jack's Health (1686)
Sellenger's Round (1609); Elephant Stairs (1727)
The Punch Bow (1701); Highlander's Humour (1718)
Prince William (1731); Braes of Dornoch (1743)
The Gobby O (1798); L'Indiscrette (1768)
Sun Assembly (1757) ; Bonny Cuckoo ; Grand March
La Tempete (1788); Salamanca Castanets (1813)

Opening and reception time 7:00 pm
Dancing begins at 7:30 pm
With a lite and sweet catered mid-dance break

Admission: $20/member; $25/non member
Students 18 and under: Free






May 11 ..............Monthly Dance

Admission: $7/member; $10/non member
Students 18 and under: Free




June 8 ..............Monthly Dance

Admission: $7/member; $10/non member
Students 18 and under: Free



September 14 ..............Monthly Dance

Admission: $7/member; $10/non member
Students 18 and under: Free




October 12 ..............Monthly Dance

Admission: $7/member; $10/non member
Students 18 and under: Free




Novenber 9 ..............Monthly Dance

Admission: $7/member; $10/non member
Students 18 and under: Free










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



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


The Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society


Annapolis Traditional Dance Society

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




Paca House - Annapolis, MD




George Washington Ball - Williamsburg, VA












Last updated 03/09/19

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