English country dances are social dances, generally for groups of three to five couples, or for any number of couples in a longways-set or a circle. They are usually performed with either a dance-walk, or (relatively) simple steps - much of the interest deriving instead from the floor patterns and interaction between dancers. Originating in England, they spread to colonial America and mainland Europe.
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- Country Dance Society, Boston Centre Boston, Massachusetts. Information about the organization, their English country and contra dance programs, CDs and publications.
- Santa Barbara Country Dance Society English and contra dances in Santa Barbara, California. Regular dances, festivals, newsletters and links.
- English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) Promotes English folk music and dance. Includes lists of events at Cecil Sharp House (London), their books and CDs, and Root Source - a guide to folk activities in England.
- Seattle Folk Dancing: English Country Events for dancers and musicians. Also hosts a calendar of events on the US West Coast, with an introduction to the dances, and lists of musicians and leaders.
- English Country Dance of Jacksonville and St. Augustine Dances in Florida.
- Jigs 'N' Reels Agency providing bands for barn dances and ceilidhs in the UK. Includes a list of bands, information about what a barn dance involves and tips for organizing one.
- Lambertville Country Dancers Dances in Titusville, New Jersey. Includes resources for dance musicians, and links to related sites.
- Country Dance and Song Society USA-based umbrella organization for English and Anglo-American folk dance and music, including contra, English country, and English ritual dance such as Morris. Contains information about membership, summer programs and products for sale.
- English Country Dancing.org Information about a series of regular dances and balls in Riverside, California. Also includes essays on 18th century dance, music and clothing, photo galleries and links.
- Webfeet Covers English ceilidh, folk, barn, Cajun, French/Breton and morris dance. Lists of events, bands and venues in the UK, with links to other sites, and a FAQ.
- Germantown Country Dancers Philadelphia based group. Includes a calendar of events for dancers and musicians, an introduction to the dances, information about their performance groups, and a list of dances with information about the set.
- The English Country Dance Mailing List How to subscribe, and list archives. Also, a brief introduction, articles on the history and differences between English country and contra dancing, and a state-by-state listing of dances in the US.
- Toronto English Country Dancers Information on English country dances and other special English dances. Schedule of upcoming dances included.
- Colin Hume's web site Notes on teaching dance technique, as well as articles on folk dance including "Advice for Americans", offered by a country dance caller. Also offers a shareware dance organiser program.
- Bay Area Country Dance Society Society promoting and teaching contra, square, ceilidh and English country dances. With dance calendar, guide to upcoming special events, and links to country dancing resources.
- Set and Turn Single UK-based magazine including listings of events and regular meetings, and club contact details.
- Heathfield Folk Dance Club UK. Social group meeting weekly dancing the English and American traditions. Includes profile, calendar, and contact details.
- Ealing Folk & Country Dancing London, UK. Social club in a variety of styles. Includes meeting details, caller calendar, events, image gallery, sample dances, and contact details.
- Dover English Country Dancers Group based in Delaware. Schedule of events and contact details.
- Lexington English Country Dancers English Country Dance group in Lexington, Kentucky. With schedule of their weekly open dances, and basic information on English Country Dancing.
- St. Louis English Country Dancers Monthly dances, and other events, in Missouri. Includes dance instructions for their Playford ball.
- Charlottesville English Country Dance Schedule of dances, callers, and musicians. Links to neighboring groups. Brief description of English Country Dancing and history.
- Central Illinois English Country Dancers English and early American dances. Schedule of events, newsletter, fliers and links.
- San Diego English Country Dancers Club in California, USA. Includes details of classes, instructors, events, repertoire, image galleries and selected dance instructions.
- New Hampshire English County Dance Society Information about upcoming events. Includes dance instructions for their Spring Ball.
- Country Dancers of Westchester Dances and other social events in White Plains, New York. Information about a CD of dance tunes.
- The Heather and The Rose Country Dancers Network of groups in Oregon USA dancing English and Scottish dances. Information about activities, terminology and membership.
- The Round Cambridge University English country dance club. Includes background information on Playford dances, definitions, descriptions of dances, and sheet music - as well as information about the club's events.
- The Leesburg Assembly An English Country Dance community located in Northern Virginia. With news, events and pictures.
- Kingston English Country Dance English Country Dance group in Rhode Island, with directions, history and class schedule.
- John & Hilary Turner A series of English Country Dance Weekends for enthusiasts covering a wide variety of styles from Playford to New England Contras. The events (two per year) are held in the UK.