English Country Dancing
September 7, 2025, 2 – 5 p.m.
Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
Caller — Gaye Fifer
Music – The Cosmic Otters
An accomplished caller from Pittsburgh, Gaye delivers her clear and concise instructions with an easy smile and delightful sense of humor that contribute to her relaxed, approachable manner. Live music by the amazing and energetic Cosmic Otters rounds out this super ECD event. This is a dance you will not want to miss.
- All dances taught.
- No partner needed.
- No special clothing needed, but wear comfortable shoes.
- Venue has a parking garage and air-conditioning, and is also a short walk from the Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
- $5-10/person sliding scale admission.
For more information, contact ChicagolandECD@gmail.com or visit our website.
A night of special guests: Rare Privilege plays for us this evening, with Gaye Fifer calling. Rare Privilege is Maria Terres on fiddle and Amy McFarland on piano.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Hillbilly Diaspora plays for us tonight, with Wren Eisenhauer and Cristy Altamirano calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Bring your friends to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.
Admission by suggested donation of $10-20, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.
PayPal/Venmo available
In order to make sure our space is welcoming and accessible to as much of the community as possible, we’re requiring masks to be worn at the dance.
The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.
This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.
Special guests Raven & Goose play for us this evening, with Paul Watkins calling. Raven & Goose are Corwin Zeckley on fiddle and Grace Fellows on piano
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Special guest Penelope Weinberger calls for us this evening. Not sure yet who’s playing.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.