The NYC Barn Dance was created by David Harvey in October 2006 as a monthly event designed to give New Yorkers an opportunity to experience - through dance - the traditional Anglo-Irish-Scottish dance music being played in the city and elsewhere. This experience stands in stark contrast to how this music is often experienced in NYC: at spaces where dancing is difficult or prohibited. Solid turnout, strong reviews by attendees and musicians, and the renewal of a New York State Council on the Arts grant have all served as proof that the event is a welcome and valuable addition to the New York City social landscape. The Barn Dance is a fully participatory, traditional, social dance event, and attendees are invited to participate as dancers regarldless of experience.

The dancing we do is a mix of old-time squares from southern Appalachia and New England contra, square and circle dances.  People are friendly here and are willing to dance with each other, so there's no harm in coming alone.  We make sure that everyone who wants to get out on the floor does so the whole night long!

You should also know that we teach and walk-through all dances.  The teaching is efficient because we all want to get on to the dancing!  This event is a dance party, not a dance class!  However, we do offer 15 minutes of instruction before the event for newcomers, so they are confident to join right in.

Come join us for a night of lively dancing to live music!

 

Yours,

Dave Harvey

Event Organizer

 

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  • January 20 at 9:00 PM, 36 Barn Dancers attended

    NYC BARN DANCE PARTY (BROOKLYN) - January 20

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

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    I had a blast! It was so much fun. :) I'm glad I found this group & I will definitely be going to the next one.

    —Sarah B

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    a little crowded but super fun, thanks!

    —Becky

  • December 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 17 Barn Dancers attended

    NYC BARN DANCE PARTY! - DECEMBER 2

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE PARTY! ...sponsored by the NYC BARN DANCE A great way to meet new people! Contradancing and square dancing have you dance with many people over... Learn more

  • November 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 65 Barn Dancers attended

    NYC BARN DANCE PARTY! - NOVEMBER 4

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE PARTY! ...sponsored by the NYC BARN DANCE A great way to meet new people! Contradancing and square dancing have you dance with many people over... Learn more

  • September 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 18 Barn Dancers attended

    NYC BARN DANCE PARTY - SEPTEMBER 30

    They rated it 4.50 4.504 (4 ratings)

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    Friendly People. Great exposure to a variety of dances. Pure, Simple Fun.

    —Katherine Perino

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    Loved it. Danced all the dances with different partners. Everyone was friendly and the musicians were great

    —Bobbi Foley

  • June 3, 2011 at 7:15 PM, 13 Barn Dancers attended

    NYC Barn Dance - June

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE PARTY! ...sponsored by the NYC BARN DANCE THIS IS OUR LAST EVENT AT THIS LOCATION, AND OUR LAST EVENT UNTIL OCTOBER! A great way to meet new... Learn more
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