Folk Dancing by the Fountain - week 2 recap

JM
Jim Madigan
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 5:31 PM

Hi all!

Another really fun Tuesday night at Folk Dancing by the Fountain - our free, outdoor dancing series in Copley Square.

Perfect weather - really really perfect!  And it was great to bring back live music to Copley Square - Conical Cacophony sounded great, and their music drew in a good crowd.
A big thank you to Henry Goldberg for making this week happen!

Janet Yercaris and Henry taught/led the dancers - with many new faces happily joining the dance circle. All seemed very happy with their new found skills.

And it was great to see so many experienced dancers in attendance - who enjoyed the dance AND helped guide the newer dancers - nicely done!
[Still noting no one “got” anyone wearing a tie to join the dance, but the summer is young.]  :-)

Kudos this week to our sound tech Kem Stewart - who made a very tricky band set-up look easy,

Great to be back at Copley Square - and we hope you will join us in the coming weeks - we’ll be there!

Next dance: Tuesday July 29: Cuban Dance - Rueda de casino, as taught by Jonathan Burke
see the FAC website for details:  https://facone.org/programs/outdoor-summer-dances.html https://facone.org/programs/outdoor-summer-dances.html

Marcie will be on hand as Master of Ceremonies - and she reminded me that we may remember Jonathan from his session in Pinewoods in 2019 - he’s so much fun!

Here is a video on Youtube of a sample of Rueda de casino - my advice … start warming up your shoulders and hips!
https://youtu.be/TK5TPLDT-AQ?si=fNQMIllqygkIH0-I&t=14 https://youtu.be/TK5TPLDT-AQ?si=fNQMIllqygkIH0-I&t=14

… here are a few moments from Tuesday night - feel free to share more to the listserv!

Hi all! Another really fun Tuesday night at Folk Dancing by the Fountain - our free, outdoor dancing series in Copley Square. Perfect weather - really really perfect! And it was great to bring back live music to Copley Square - Conical Cacophony sounded great, and their music drew in a good crowd. A big thank you to Henry Goldberg for making this week happen! Janet Yercaris and Henry taught/led the dancers - with many new faces happily joining the dance circle. All seemed very happy with their new found skills. And it was great to see so many experienced dancers in attendance - who enjoyed the dance AND helped guide the newer dancers - nicely done! [Still noting no one “got” anyone wearing a tie to join the dance, but the summer is young.] :-) Kudos this week to our sound tech Kem Stewart - who made a very tricky band set-up look easy, Great to be back at Copley Square - and we hope you will join us in the coming weeks - we’ll be there! Next dance: Tuesday July 29: Cuban Dance - Rueda de casino, as taught by Jonathan Burke see the FAC website for details: https://facone.org/programs/outdoor-summer-dances.html <https://facone.org/programs/outdoor-summer-dances.html> Marcie will be on hand as Master of Ceremonies - and she reminded me that we may remember Jonathan from his session in Pinewoods in 2019 - he’s so much fun! Here is a video on Youtube of a sample of Rueda de casino - my advice … start warming up your shoulders and hips! https://youtu.be/TK5TPLDT-AQ?si=fNQMIllqygkIH0-I&t=14 <https://youtu.be/TK5TPLDT-AQ?si=fNQMIllqygkIH0-I&t=14> … here are a few moments from Tuesday night - feel free to share more to the listserv!