On Saturday, March 8th, Luke Donforth is coming all the way from Burlington to call for us, to elegant, worldly, traditional fiddle music played by Spare Parts.

The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th, in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can:  $12 – $20 suggested.

Luke Donforth, the caller, will use “larks and robins” role terms. He brings a warmth to the mic and focuses on facilitating everyone in the hall joyously moving to the music.

Berkshire County band, “Spare Parts” will provide live dance music, performing the traditional fiddle tunes in rich and elegant arrangements.  Bill Matthiesen on piano and Liz Stell on flute combine with one or more “spareparts du jour.”  For our March 8th dance, fiddler Eric Buddington will round out the sound with improvisational flair. Spare Parts has performed for period events, contradances, English dances, weddings, parties, concerts, and dance camps from Alaska to Maine. Their historic dance music has been used worldwide in motion pictures (Bright Star) and theater productions as well as television programs including Mercy Street (PBS), Antiques Roadshow and numerous programs on the History Channel (even SpongeBob SquarePants!).

For optional extra fun, come to our pre-dance calling workshop/practicum in the Williamstown Public Library, 2 – 3:30. Bring a dance you’d like to workshop in a friendly group setting – or simply help out as a biddable dancer on the floor.

Respiratory Illness Policy: Please stay home if you feel ill or have cold symptoms. We’ll be glad to see you next month!  Masks appreciated but not required.