Judi Rivkin English Country Dance Leader	Email Judi Rivkin at judi.rivkin-AT SIGN-alumni.usc.edu rivkinetic.org Upcoming Engagements
Past Engagements Judi Rivkin has been dancing all her life, and started on her path as a dance leader when she moved to Seattle from New York in 1991. Her weekly English country dance workshops have been the source not only for dancers of all experience levels to grow and expand their knowledge and repertoire, but also for several Seattle bands to develop. Judi's goals as a dance leader are to maximize dancing time through initial clear and concise teaching; offer "style points" to raise the level of dance; calling in such a way that dancers feel she is their “personal prompter” – you can hear the calls if you need to, without intruding on the music; and creating an atmosphere that is comfortable for all, and conducive to goodwill and learning. She never forgets that dancing and socializing in the community is meant to be fun, that discretionary time (and funds) are at a premium, and that there's more than one way to learn a dance. Judi's main influences in dance leadership have been Genny Shimer, Sue Salmons, Brad Foster, Fried de Metz Herman, Bruce Hamilton, Helene Cornelius, Christine Helwig, and her parents, who met while folkdancing in New York City. Her dad was at one time a ballroom dance teacher at Arthur Murray's own Fifth Avenue studio; later on, for many years, he led square and round dancing. In November 2001, Judi left Seattle to return to the East Coast. She currently resides in Ewing, NJ (between Princeton and Trenton), and is an active participant in dance communities up and down the coast. Her latest endeavor has been a series of English Country Dance classes taught through the Princeton Adult School. She and Sue Dupré began the "English Country Dance: Jane Austen and Beyond" class in Fall of 2005; Judi continued in the spring term, and the Fall 2008 class is scheduled to run once a week, on eight Tuesday evenings from October-December (but not on Election Day). The class grew out of a series of workshops for newcomers to English Country Dancing, entitled "Jane Austen on the Dance Floor," co-led by Sue Dupré, which ran weekly in Princeton in the Autumn of 2004. That series ended with a gala evening, "The Austen-Tatious Assembly." When not dancing, Judi enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, sings, and is the events manager for a program at Princeton University. back to top
PAST ENGAGEMENTS: Sunday, June 22, 2008: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Come celebrate the Summer Solstice!! Judi leads an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Wednesday, May 14, 2008: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening contra dance will be led by Judi Rivkin, music by Seattle-based national favorites Laurie Andres, Cathie Whitesides, and W.B. Reid. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Be there!!! Sunday, May 4, 2008: Second half of the NY State Double-Header. ECD (It's Ice-Cream Sunday) in the Afternoon at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY. 2-5 p.m. Music TBA. Presented by the Capital English Country Dancers. Directions: Take I-90 to exit 9 (Rt 4). Route 4 to Rt 9&20. Left on Rt. 9 & 20. Contact Nancy Yule 518-477-5684, njyule-AT SIGN-worldnet.att.net Saturday, May 3, 2008: First half of our NY State Springtime Double-Header ~ An ECD Evening in upstate NY at the Hurley Reformed Church, Main Street, Hurley, NY. Presented by the Hudson Valley Community Dances. 8-11 p.m. [newcomers session at 7:30]. Music TBA. Friday, April 4, 2008: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi leads this month's First Friday English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville, with a special recognition of the 4/4 date! Music by Paul Prestopino, Louise and Ted McClure, Judy Kleppel & Kathy Talvitie Sunday, March 16, 2008: Troy, New York, 2-5 p.m. RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute English Country Dance) dances. Academy Hall, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, at the corner of 15th Street & College Ave., Troy, NY. Admission: $10. Music by Heartsease. Sunday, February 24, 2008: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. JUST ADDED! Judi leads an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Tuesdays, February 19-April 8, 2008: Princeton, NJ, 7-9 p.m. Princeton Adult School. Judi begins a new year of workshops tailored to learning English Country dance style, substance and repertoire, tempered with a lot of laughter, and LIVE MUSIC, in this 8-week series of ECD classes entitled "English Country Dance: Austen and Beyond." Pre-registration required. Thursday, February 14, 2008: Annual Valentine's Day Event, "An Evening of Romantic English Country Dance in Waltz & Triple Time" with Extraordinary Music from John Burkhalter, Louise McClure, Paul Prestopino & Cynthia Shaw. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Saturday, January 12, 2008: Princeton Country Dancers. 2nd Saturday English Country Dance led by Judi Rivkin, music by the fabulous Hold the Mustard! [Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, Paul Prestopino, and Kathy Talvitie]. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Monday, December 31, 2007: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi joined Fried de Metz Herman and Orly Krasner as leaders of the annual New Year's Eve ECD Party. At St. John's Episcopal Church, Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY. Music by the Flying Romanos Sunday, December 9, 2007: Winter Cotillion, presented by Princeton Country Dancers Judi was one of the callers for this evening of good cheer, featuring a sumptuous potluck, entertainment, singing, performances by ritual dance teams, English and contra dancing - with a cavalcade of callers, and the Avant Gardeners [Dave Wiesler, Laura Light, George Paul]. At the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Trenton. Sunday, December 2, 2007: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi led an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Wednesday, November 21, 2007: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening pre-Thanksgiving contra dance was led by Judi Rivkin, music by Seattle favorites Bruce Reid and Bonnie Zahnow. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Sunday, November 18, 2007: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. JUST ADDED! Judi led an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by Michael Bell and Genny Vaughn. Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Head for the Hills. Princeton Country Dancers annual dance weekend in the Poconos. Judi led a Sunday morning ECD session, with music by Daniel Beerbohm, Louise McClure, Paul Prestopino, and Roberta Truscello. Saturday, October 27, 2007: Country Dancers of Westchester: Judi led the Hallowe'en ECD party, where the dances and the dancers were all in disguise! Music by Pleasures of the Town [Joyce Crouch and Doug Creighton] from Amherst, MA. Friday, October 5, 2007: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led the 1st Friday English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Roberta Truscello, Judy Kleppel & Josh Burdick. Friday, September 14, 2007: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led a 2nd Friday Back-to-School Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by the always wonderful Raise the Roof: Judi Stellar, Kathy Talvitie, Mat Clark and Pete Soloway. Saturday, September 8, 2007: Princeton Country Dancers. 2nd Saturday English Country Dance led by Judi Rivkin, music by Daniel Beerbohm, John Burkhalter, Barbara Greenberg & Cynthia Shaw. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Friday, September 7, 2007: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi leads the 2nd Friday Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Returning from their summer vacation are the always-wonderful Raise the Roof: Judi Stellar, Kathy Talvitie, Mat Clark and Pete Soloway. Saturday, June 9, 2007: The Whately Assembly, Whately, MA. Judi will lead this festive evening of English Country Dance, with music by Peter Barnes, Mary Lea and Anna Patton. Afternoon walk-through with musician Ken Allen and potluck also take place in the beautiful Whately Dance Barn, located off I-91 between Amherst and Greenfield. Pre-registration required. Check the Whately Dance Barn website for registration details. Saturday, May 19, 2007: Pleasures of the Town 3rd Saturday English Country Dance, South Amherst, MA. Judi leads the dance, with outstanding music by Doug Creighton, Joyce Crouch, and Anna Patton. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening Salon Night contra dance will be led by Judi Rivkin, music by Root Crop [Mike Lemonick, Susie Lorand, Paul Prestopino, and Pete Soloway]. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Sunday, May 6, 2007: Second half of the NY State Double-Header. ECD (It's Ice-Cream Sunday) in the Afternoon at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY. 2-5 p.m. Music by Spare Parts [Bill Matthiesen, Liz Stell and Friend]. Presented by the Capital English Country Dancers. Directions: Take I-90 to exit 9 (Rt 4). Route 4 to Rt 9&20. Left on Rt. 9 & 20. Contact Nancy Yule 518-477-5684, njyule-AT SIGN-worldnet.att.net Saturday, May 5, 2007: First half of our NY State Springtime Double-Header ~ An ECD Evening in upstate NY at the Hurley Reformed Church, Main Street, Hurley, NY. Presented by the Hudson Valley Community Dances. 8-11 p.m. [newcomers session at 7:30]. Music by Stewart Dean, Jeanette Hancock-Huttel, Katie Jeannotte, and Sue Polansky. Saturday, April 28, 2007: Princeton Country Dancers. 4th Saturday contra dance will be led by Judi Rivkin, music by Roebling Ramblers with Pete Szego and friends. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Saturday, March 24, 2007: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi joins Fried de Metz Herman and Paul Ross as leaders of the annual Celebration of Spring ECD Ball. Music by John Austin, Leah Barkan, Sue Polansky, & Cara Schuman. At St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 168 West Boston Post Road (Route 1) at the corner of Mt. Pleasant Ave.,Mamaroneck, New York. Pre-registration required. Sunday, March 11, 2007: Rochester, NY. Jane Austen Ball. Judi leads a Jane Austen-themed event, with delightful music by Step Lightly (Joyce Crouch, Anna Patton and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins). Sunday afternoon from 2-5:30 p.m., with a two-hour morning workshop. Sunday, February 25, 2007: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi leads an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18, 2007: Saratoga Springs, NY. The 2007 Dance Flurry. Judi made her Flurry debut in 2006 by generator power, along with Bare Necessities, at a hastily rescheduled 2-hour session on Saturday afternoon from 2-4. This year, we hope to do the program as originally planned - Saturday night and Sunday afternoon! Tuesdays, February 13-March 27, 2007: Princeton, NJ, 7-9 p.m. Princeton Adult School. Judi and Sue Dupré begin a new year of workshops tailored to learning English Country dance style, substance and repertoire, tempered with a lot of laughter, in this 7-week series of ECD classes entitled "English Country Dance: Austen and Beyond." Pre-registration required. Sunday, January 21, 2007: Troy, New York, 2-5 p.m. RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute English Country Dance) dances. Academy Hall, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, at the corner of 15th Street & College Ave., Troy, NY. Admission: $10. Music by Heartsease. Sunday, December 31, 2006: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi joins Fried de Metz Herman and Paul Ross as leaders of the annual New Year's Eve ECD Party. At St. John's Episcopal Church, Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY. Music by a fabulous band TBA. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2006: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led a special 5th Friday Nearly New Years Eve Advanced English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Paul Prestopino, Susie Lorand, Judy Kleppel & Robert Mills. This evening was for dancers already familiar with standard English Country Dance repertoire and steps. Minimal teaching & delightful challenges. Wednesday, December 20, 2006: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening contra dance will be led by Judi Rivkin, music by DanceWizz (Adlai Waksman, Bill Quern, Steve Epstein, and Joanne Rocke. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Saturday, December 16, 2006: Pleasures of the Town Holiday Dance, South Amherst, MA. Put on your seasonal finery and celebrate the oncoming solstice! Judi led the dance, with outstanding music by Doug Creighton, Mary Lea and Joyce Crouch. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, November 10-12, 2006: Head for the Hills. Princeton Country Dancers annual dance weekend in the Poconos. Judi led a morning ECD session, part of the afternoon contra medley, and shared the Saturday night contra dance calling too! Wednesday, November 1, 2006: Princeton Country Dancers. An evening of contra dances led by Judi Rivkin, with music by Josh Burdick, Paul Prestopino, and Pete Soloway, at the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton, NJ. Sunday, October 8, 2006: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi leads an English country dance for the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Saturday, September 30, 2006: Country Dancers of Westchester: Judi leads the ECD Party in White Plains, NY! Music by the Flying Romanos. Friday, September 29, 2006: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led a 5th Friday Mixed English and Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Daniel Beerbohm & His Very Talented Friends. LCD Annual Meeting and elections at the break. Saturday, September 16, 2006: Pleasures of the Town Dance Double-Header, Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. Judi led a Saturday night English Country Dance for all, then Gary Roodman led a session of his own dances Sunday afternoon, September 17th for experienced dancers. Music by Doug Creighton, Joyce Crouch and lydia ievins. All this and the beauty of early autumn in New England, too! Friday, September 8, 2006: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi leads a 2nd Friday Back-to-School Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by the always wonderful Raise the Roof: Judi Stellar, Kathy Talvitie, Mat Clark and Pete Soloway. Friday, June 30, 2006: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi leads a special 5th Friday Advanced English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Robert Mills, Paul Prestopino, Susie Lorand and Judy Kleppel. This evening is for dancers already familiar with standard English Country Dance repertoire and steps. Minimal teaching & delightful challenges await your dancing pleasure. Start the holiday weekend off right! Saturday, June 10, 2006: Princeton Country Dancers. Judi was the inaugural dancer leader at the very first 2nd Saturday PCD English Country Dance, a new series. Wes Steenson, Michael Bell and Pete Soloway were the very fine musicians that evening.. 8-11 p.m. at the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton, NJ. Admission is $8. Sunday, May 21, 2006: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi celebrated the season with the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Music by the Flying Romanos. Friday, May 12, 2006: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led a 2nd Friday Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by the fabulous Raise the Roof: Judi Stellar, Kathy Talvitie, Mat Clark and Pete Soloway. Sunday, April 23, 2006: NEFFA: The New England Folk Festival in Natick, MA. ECDelightful Session at 10:00 a.m. Sunday with the Jovial Beggars from Philadelphia [Rachel Hall, Peggy Leiby, Jo Anne Rocke and Helene Zisook]. Get up early and come dance! Wednesday, March 15, 2006: Princeton Country Dancers. Judi invites you to celebrate the Ides of March at an evening of English Country dances led by Judi Rivkin, with music by BREW [Josh Burdick, Jo Anne Rocke, Steve Epstein, and Adlai Waksman] at the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton, NJ. Sunday, March 5, 2006: Make It A Double-Header Weekend - After the Boston Ball! ECD in the Afternoon at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY. 3-6 p.m. Judi leads an afternoon of ECD, with Music TBA. Presented by the Capital English Country Dancers. Directions: Take I-90 to exit 9 (Rt 4). Route 4 to Rt 9&20. Left on Rt. 9 & 20. Contact Nancy Yule 518-477-5684, njyule-AT SIGN-worldnet.att.net Tuesdays, February 21-April 4, 2006: Princeton, NJ, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Princeton Adult School. Judi continues building on the fall classes with a 7-week series of ECD classes entitled "English Country Dance: Austen and Beyond." Pre-registration required. Saturday-Sunday, February 18-19, 2006: Saratoga Springs, NY. The 19th Annual Dance Flurry. Judi made her Flurry debut by generator power, along with Bare Necessities, at a hastily rescheduled 2-hour session on Saturday afternoon from 2-4. We wish the Flurry all the best, and look forward to being there in 2007 - with electricity, heat, and all mod cons! Tuesday, February 14, 2006: Judi's Annual Valentine's Day Event, "An Evening of Romantic English Country Dance in Waltz & Triple Time" - at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Daniel Beerbohm, Mary Lea and Dave Wiesler. Special time: 7:30-10 p.m. Need we say more? Saturday, December 31, 2005: Country Dancers of Westchester CANCELLED DUE TO VERY NASTY WEATHER! Judi joins Fried de Metz Herman and Paul Ross as leaders of the annual New Year's Eve Party. At St. John's Episcopal Church, Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY. Music by the Flying Romanos. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2005: Lambertville Country Dancers: Warm up for New Year's Eve! Judi led a 5th Friday Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Daniel Beerbohm, Mat Clark and Pete Soloway. Saturday, December 17, 2005: Pleasures of the Town Holiday Dance, South Amherst, MA. Put on your seasonal finery and celebrate the oncoming solstice! Judi led the dance, with outstanding music by Doug Creighton, lydia ievins and Joyce Crouch. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2005: Winter Cotillion, presented by Princeton Country Dancers Judi is one of the callers for this evening of good cheer, featuring a sumptuous potluck, entertainment, singing, performances by ritual dance teams, English and contra dancing - with a cavalcade of callers, and Terpsichore [Liz Donaldson and Elke Baker]. At the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Trenton. Friday-Sunday, November 11-13, 2005: Head for the Hills. Princeton Country Dancers annual dance weekend in the Poconos. Judi led sessions on "Swingin' English" and the final contra dance. Friday, November 4, 2005: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led the 1st Friday English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Hold the Mustard: Dan Beerbohm, Barbara Greenberg, Paul Prestopino & Kathy Talvitie. Special Tribute to Debbi Kanter. Sunday,October 16, 2005: Troy, New York, 2-5 p.m. RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute English Country Dance) dances. Tuesdays, October 11-November 29, 2005: Princeton, NJ, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Princeton Adult School. Judi and Sue Dupré led an 8-week series of ECD classes entitled "English Country Dance: Austen and Beyond." Sunday,September 25, 2005: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi welcomed the autumn with the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Wednesday, September 21, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening English country dance led by Judi Rivkin, music by Kim Fedchak, Susie Lorand, Wes Steenson and Friends. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Sunday, September 4, 2005: Brattleboro Labor Day Dawn Dance, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Judi led the ECD opening session of this annual favorite. Music by Karen Axelrod, Earl Gaddis and Jessica Murrow. You didn't even need to stay up late for this part! Wednesday, August 31, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening contra dance led by Judi Rivkin, music by Amy Zakar, Paul Prestopino, John Macdonald, Ross Harriss and Richard Fischer. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Saturday, August 27, 2005: Stockport, NY: George Davis' 80th Birthday Bash. MC Judi Rivkin, along with Tom Amessé, Fried de Metz Herman, Mary Jones, Orly Krasner, Lindsay Morgan, and Gene Murrow, music by Fine Companion, George's 80th, Heartsease, and Hudson Crossing. At the Community House, Church of St. John the Evangelist, 107 Columbia County Route 25 (about 1/2 mile north of the junction of US Route 9), Stockport. 7:30-10:30 p.m. We'll also have morris Dancing & magic. There was also be an afternoon picnic, to make it a full day. A Special Benefit Event for: CD*NY Irv Kass Fund, The Dance Flurry & CDSS. Monday, August 1, 2005: Seattle, WA, 7:30-10 p.m. Third of three "Introduction to ECD" workshops at the University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA (1 block west of Roosevelt). Judi will concentrate on style and steps for the first hour, then lead an open dance til 10. Music by Anita Anderson, Sande Gillette and Friends. $7. Friday, July 29, 2005: Seattle, WA, 8-10:30 p.m. Fifth Friday ECD! University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA (1 block west of Roosevelt). Judi led dances for all, with splendid music by Anita Anderson, Sande Gillette and Claude Ginsburg. Newcomers session at 7:30; dance from 8-10:30. $7. Monday, July 25, 2005: Seattle, WA, 7:30-10 p.m. Second of three "Introduction to ECD" workshops at the University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA (1 block west of Roosevelt). Judi concentrated on style and steps for the first hour, then led an open dance til 10. Music by Anita Anderson, Betsy Cooper and Liz Dreisbach. $7. Monday, July 18, 2005: Seattle, WA, 7:30-10 p.m. Return to the Great Northwest! Tonight was the first of three "Introduction to ECD" workshops at the University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA (1 block west of Roosevelt). Judi concentrated on style and steps for the first hour, then led an open dance til 10. Music by Anita Anderson, Betsy Cooper and Sande Gillette. $7. Saturday, June 18, 2005: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi shared calling at the Third NJ Play-ful Ball with the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Tuesday, June 7, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers at the Princeton University Staff Picnic. 12:45-1:45 p.m. contra dance introduction led by Judi Rivkin, music by Paul Prestopino, Susie Lorand, John Macdonald and Pete Soloway. Outside on the Princeton University campus in Princeton. Sunday, May 15, 2005: Ridgewood, NJ, 2-5 p.m. Judi leads a Springtime Sunday ECD for the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Wednesday, May 11, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening "Bring-A-Friend-Night" contra dance led by Judi Rivkin, music by Crossing the Millstone (Larry Koplik, Michael Bell, Jane McCarty and John Macdonald. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Friday, May 6, 2005: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi leads the 1st Friday English Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by Claude Epstein, Chloe Maher, Tanya Rotenberg and Liz Snowdon. Wednesday, April 20, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers. Wednesday evening ECD led by Judi Rivkin, music by Amy Zakar, Pete Soloway, Paul Prestopino and Susie Lorand. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Saturday, April 16, 2005: Pleasures of the Town English Dance at the Munson Library, South Amherst, MA, with music by Joyce Crouch, Doug Creighton and Anna Patton. Dance your tax cares away! Sunday, April 3, 2005: Second half of the NY State Double-Header. ECD in the Afternoon at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY. 3-6 p.m. Music by Hudson Crossing. Presented by the Capital English Country Dancers. Directions: Take I-90 to exit 9 (Rt 4). Route 4 to Rt 9&20. Left on Rt. 9 & 20. Contact Nancy Yule 518-477-5684, njyule@worldnet.att.net Saturday, April 2, 2005: First half of our NY State Double-Header, right in time for the opening of the new baseball season. An ECD Evening in upstate NY at the Hurley Reformed Church, Main Street, Hurley, NY. Presented by the Hudson Valley Community Dances. 8-11 p.m. [newcomers session at 7:30]. Music by George Davis, Cara Schuman, Sue Polansky and Stewart Dean. Sunday, March 20, 2005: Smithtown, Long Island, NY. Judi led an afternoon (2-5 p.m.) English Country dance for the Long Island Traditional Music Association [LITMA]. In celebration of both the Vernal Equinox and St. Patrick's Day, so think green! Music by George Davis and Sue Polansky. Wednesday, February 16, 2005: Princeton Country Dancers. ECD led by Judi Rivkin, with music by the always-delightful Jam Bandits [Richard Fischer, Jesse Fischer, Michael Bell, John Macdonald and Pete Soloway], at the Kingston School. Please note the special location for this dance! Suzanne Paterson Center was not available. Monday, February 14, 2005: Annual Valentine's Day Event, "An Evening of Romantic English Country Dance in Waltz & Triple Time" with Extraordinary Music from Dave Wiesler, Marnen Laibow-Koser & Rachel Hall. Please note early start time: 7:30-10 p.m. At Saint Andrew's Church, Lambertville, NJ. Friday, February 11, 2005: Lambertville Country Dancers: Judi led the 2nd Friday Contra Dance at St. Andrew's Church in Lambertville. Music by the Low Commotions, featuring Sara Heibert Burch, John Krumm and Pete Soloway. Saturday, January 22, 2005: The Jane Austen Evening, Pasadena Masonic Lodge, Pasadena, CA: Judi was one of the guest callers at this annual event in Southern California. Music by the Philadelphia Academy of Music. Gorgeous hall and lots of beautifully-attired dancers! Friday, December 31, 2004: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi joined Fried de Metz Herman and Carol Martinez as leaders of the annual New Year's Eve Party at St. John's Episcopal Church, Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY. Music by Leah Barkan, Norma Castle, Marnen Laibow-Koser & Sue Polansky. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004: Winter Cotillion, presented by Princeton Country Dancers Judi was the M.C. and one of the callers for this evening of good cheer, featuring a sumptuous potluck, entertainment, singing, performances by ritual dance teams, English and contra dancing - with a cavalcade of callers, and the Avant Gardeners [Dave Wiesler, Laura Light, George Paul]. At the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton. Friday, December 3, 2004: Special First Friday Dance with Bare Necessities (special guest Chris Rua sitting in for Mary Lea), presented by Lambertville Country Dancers. This first evening of the annual Bare Necessities tri-fecta (NJ-NY-PA). At Bethany Presbyterian Church, 400 Hamilton Ave., in Trenton. Monday, November 29, 2004: The Austen-Tatious Assembly - A Festive English Country Dance led by Sue Dupré and Judi Rivkin at the Carl A. Field Center, 86 Olden Street, Princeton, NJ. All are welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Contact Judi or Sue for more details. Read the dance instructions. Saturday, November 6, 2004: Amherst Assembly. First Saturday Dance at the Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. 7:30-10:30 p.m. An evening of intermediate-to-advanced level ECD led by Judi Rivkin, with music by Doug Creighton and Pat MacPherson. In honor of the national elections earlier that week, the theme for the evening was "The Ruling Class." Saturday, October 30, 2004: Country Dancers of Westchester: Judi led the Hallowe'en Eve ECD party, where the dances and the dancers were all in disguise! Music by the Flying Romanos. Saturday, October 23, 2004: Princeton Country Dancers. A rare 4th Saturday evening of ECD led by Judi Rivkin, music by fabulous fiddlers Barbara Greenberg and Marnen Laibow-Koser, playing together for the first time, along with Bill Peek on piano, at the Suzanne Patterson Center. Monday evenings in October and November, 2004: Jane Austen on the Dance Floor - a series of English Country Dance Workshops led by Sue Dupré and Judi Rivkin at the Carl A. Field Center, 86 Olden Street, Princeton, NJ. These were geared towards newer dancers, though all are welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Contact Judi or Sue for more details. Saturday, September 18, 2004: Pleasures of the Town Dance Double-Header Dancing, Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. Gary Roodman led a session of his own dances Saturday afternoon for experienced dancers; Judi led the Saturday night dance for all. Music by Lise Brown, Joyce Crouch and Jessica Murrow. All this and the beauties of early autumn in New England, too! Sunday, September 5, 2004: Ridgewood, NJ. Judi led the opening dance of the new season for the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Saturday, June 19, 2004: Pleasures of the Town 3rd Saturday Dance, Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. Friday, June 4, 2004: First Friday ECD presented by Lambertville Country Dancers. Music by Roberta Truscello, Judy Kleppel and Paul Morrissett. Tuesday, May 25, 2004: New York City at Duane Hall for CD*NY. 7-10:15 p.m. With Roger Davidson and John Austin. Tuesday, May 18, 2004: New York City at Duane Hall for CD*NY. 7-10:15 p.m. With The Dressed Ship (Tom Phillips, Jody Kruskal and Bill Peek).. Sunday, May 16, 2004: English Country Tea Dance in the Princeton area. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by Richard Fischer & Friends. A the Kingston School. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. Sunday, March 28, 2004: Ridgewood, NJ, for the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by Lisa Bueno on violin, Genny Vaughn on piano, and Helen White on flute. Saturday, April 10, 2004: State College, PA. An afternoon of ECD, with music by Toby Carlson and Friends. Wednesday, March 17, 2004: Princeton Country Dancers: Judi led an evening of ECD, with music Roberta Truscello, Paul Morrissett and Paul Prestopino, and a special performance by Handsome Molly at the break. Twas a green theme for St. Patrick's Day! Sunday, January 25, 2004: Ridgewood, NJ, for the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Wednesday, December 31, 2003: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi joins Fried de Metz Herman, Paul Ross and Carol Martinez as leaders of the annual New Year's Eve Party at St. John's Episcopal Church, Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY. Music by Garden Variety: Leah Barkan, George Davis & Sue Polansky. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2003: Princeton Country Dancers: Judi leads an evening of contra dancing, with music by Rootcrop [Mike Lemonick, Susie Lorand, Tom Gibney, Paul Prestopino, Pete Soloway] Sunday, December 14, 2003: Winter Cotillion, presented by Princeton Country Dancers Judi is the M.C. and one of the callers for this evening of good cheer, featuring a sumptuous potluck, entertainment, singing, performances by ritual dance teams, English and contra dancing - with a cavalcade of callers, and a splendid band. At Trinity Episcopal Church, 801 W. State Street in Trenton. Saturday, December 13, 2003: Country Dancers of Westchester Judi leads the annual Holiday Party, with the Flying Romanos playing. November 23, 2003: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance in the Princeton area. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by A Joyful Noise: Barbara Greenberg, Kathy Talvitie & Dan Beerbohm. At the Princeton Friends School. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. Saturday, November 8, 2003: Head for the Hills Weekend, presented by Princeton Country Dancers Judi will coordiante the Friday night "do-it-yourself" ECD, and lead the "Big English" session on Saturday. Wednesday, October 15, 2003: Princeton Country Dancers: Judi leads an evening of ECD, with Susie Lorand on violin, Dave Wiesler on keyboard, and Paul Prestopino on mando, banjo and anything else he likes! Saturday,September 27, 2003: Country Dancers of Westchester: Judi leads the "Autumn Enters" ECD party, with the Flying Romanos playing. Saturday, September 20, 2003: Pleasures of the Town Dance Double-Header Dancing, Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. Gary Roodman leads a session of his own dances Saturday afternoon for experienced dancers; Judi leads the Saturday night dance for all. Musicians include Joyce Crouch, Doug Creighton and Chris Rua. All this and the beauties of autumn in New England, too! . July 16, 2003: Princeton Country Dancers. An evening of ECD led by Judi Rivkin, music by Susie Lorand, Roberta Truscello, & Paul Prestopino, at the . Suzanne Patterson Center. June 21, 2003: Stockport, NY: Columbia County Country Dancers.A Solstice-theme dance. With Hudson Crossing. 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 14, 2003: Ridgewood, NJ. Judi shared calling with Tom Amesse, Melanie Axel-Lute, Beverly Francis and Mary Jones at the First NJ Play-ful Ball with the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. May 28, 2003: Princeton Country Dancers. An evening of contra dances led by Judi Rivkin, music by one of Princeton's very popular Pickup Bands, led by Michael Bell and Lenora Kandiner. Suzanne Patterson Center. Chestnuts included! Come on down. May 16, 2003: 3rd Friday Dance in Seattle, with the Limeyland Band [Laurie Andres, Liz Dreisbach & Claude Ginsburg]. At the University Friends Center. 8-10:30 p.m. May 11, 2003: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance in the Princeton area. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by Michael Bell, Wes Steenson and Roberta Truscello. At the Princeton Friends School. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. April 26, 2003: NEFFA: The New England Folk Festival in Natick, MA. Swellegant ECD with music by Roberta Sutter, Marco Brehm and and Andrea Larson. April 13, 2003: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance in the Princeton area. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin. Music by the Jam Bandits [Richard Fischer, Tom Gibney, John Macdonald & Pete Soloway]. At the Princeton Friends School. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. March 23, 2003: Ridgewood, NJ with Mary Jones, for the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. Make an ECD weekend of it, as this is the afternoon after the Country Dancers of Westchester ""Celebration of Spring" Ball! Saturday-Sunday, March 15-16, 2003: Pleasures of the Town Ides of March Dance Weekend, Munson Library, South Amherst, MA. Saturday night for all, Sunday afternoon challenging and experienced. Musicians include Doug Creighton, Joyce Crouch, Earl Gaddis and Chris Rua. Click the following link for directions to the Munson Library. February 23, 2003: Ridgewood, NJ with the North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Flying Romanos. February 14, 2003: Princeton, NJ. Annual Valentine's Day Event, "An Evening of Romantic English Country Dance in Waltz & Triple Time", presented by Lambertville Country Dancers, 8-10:45 p.m. with music by Kathy Talvitie, Paul Prestopino, Bob Pasquarello and Susie Lorand. At the Princeton Friends School. February 9, 2003: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by Bob Pasquarello, Susie Petrov & Hollis Easter. At the Titusville Firehouse. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. Tuesday, January 28, 2003: New York City at Duane Hall for CD*NY. 7-10:15 p.m. With Tom Phillips and Cynthia Shaw. Tuesday, January 21, 2003: New York City at Duane Hall for CD*NY. 7-10:15 p.m. With Tom Phillips, Chaim Caron, Helen White and Robin Russell. January 12, 2003: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance in the Princeton area. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by Cara Friedman, Susie Lorand & Ellen Tepper. At the Princeton Friends School. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. Friday, January 3, 2003: First Friday ECD presented by Lambertville Country Dancers Princeton, NJ, 8-11 p.m. with Hold the Mustard. At the Princeton Friends School December 26-31, 2002: Terpsichore's Holiday, presented by the Lloyd Shaw Foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia. Judi will lead classes in basic and advanced ECD. November 20, 2002: Wednesday Night ECD sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers, at the Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, with music by Paul Prestopino, Susie Lorand and Kathy Talvitie. 8-10:30 p.m. November 12, 2002: Philadephia Ball Prep at Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton. Music by Richard Fischer and Friends. 7:30-9:30 pm. November 10, 2002: 2nd Sunday English Country Tea Dance at Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton. 2-5 p.m. Led by Judi Rivkin and Sue Dupré. Music by The Flying Romanos [Robin Russell, Norma Castle, Marnen Laibow-Koser]. First hour for experienced dancers, then tea for all, followed by an open dance. November 5, 2002: Philadephia Ball Prep Workshop at Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton. Music by Richard Fischer and Friends. 7:30-9:30 pm. Saturday, August 17, 2002: Pleasures of the Town Dance, South Amherst, MA. Music by Doug Creighton, flute & melodeon; Pat MacPherson, piano, and friend. 8-11 p.m. Driving directions to the Munson Library.
last updated 13 July 2008