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donwfbell
Mar 12
Video of Dancing Across the Atlantic
Dancing Across the Atlantic https://youtu.be/UQnC66n2378 by Loretta Holz (2007) Tune: Dancing Up a
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Video of Dancing Across the Atlantic
Dancing Across the Atlantic https://youtu.be/UQnC66n2378 by Loretta Holz (2007) Tune: Dancing Up a
Mar 12
donwfbell
Mar 8
Dances Honoring the Changing of the Hour Time Confusion
There's a lot of debate these days about doing away with the changing of the hour (moving between
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Dances Honoring the Changing of the Hour Time Confusion
There's a lot of debate these days about doing away with the changing of the hour (moving between
Mar 8
donwfbell
Mar 6
Memories of Helen Patti
Our dear friend, Helen Patti, has passed away. She was a loyal supporter of the Capital English
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Memories of Helen Patti
Our dear friend, Helen Patti, has passed away. She was a loyal supporter of the Capital English
Mar 6
donwfbell
Feb 28
Sunday Dances with Captions/Subtitles
To get the most fun out of tomorrow's dance, you might find it helpful to review the dances with
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Sunday Dances with Captions/Subtitles
To get the most fun out of tomorrow's dance, you might find it helpful to review the dances with
Feb 28
donwfbell
Feb 27
Video of Northwoods Band Playing "Highland Farewell" at the 2026 Flurry Festival
I think having a cello in the band adds a lot of musical umph to the lower notes and rhythmic base of
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Video of Northwoods Band Playing "Highland Farewell" at the 2026 Flurry Festival
I think having a cello in the band adds a lot of musical umph to the lower notes and rhythmic base of
Feb 27
Diane Bell
Feb 26
Correction to Sunday's ECD dance list
In the second half of the dance, the Ragg is replaced by Trip to Woodstock. Trip to Woodstock
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Correction to Sunday's ECD dance list
In the second half of the dance, the Ragg is replaced by Trip to Woodstock. Trip to Woodstock
Feb 26
Diane Bell
Feb 26
English Country Dance this Sunday
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, March 1, Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm) St
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English Country Dance this Sunday
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, March 1, Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm) St
Feb 26
donwfbell
Feb 25
Video of "Away With February" dance
With February's cold and snow, this dance seems so apropos! Away With February duple longways by
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Video of "Away With February" dance
With February's cold and snow, this dance seems so apropos! Away With February duple longways by
Feb 25
Diane Bell
Feb 21
English Country Dance Next Sunday - March 1
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, March 1, Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm) St
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English Country Dance Next Sunday - March 1
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, March 1, Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm) St
Feb 21
donwfbell
Feb 21
Video of "Patterns' Pleasures" dance
Patterns' Pleasures (2025) by Chris Sackett tune by Shira Kammen For Terry & Mary Gaffney
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Video of "Patterns' Pleasures" dance
Patterns' Pleasures (2025) by Chris Sackett tune by Shira Kammen For Terry & Mary Gaffney
Feb 21
donwfbell
Feb 20
A Waltz Dance Session at the 2026 Flurry Festival
A Waltz Dance Session at the 2026 Flurry Festival Tune: Gaye's Steps by Larry Ungar tune
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A Waltz Dance Session at the 2026 Flurry Festival
A Waltz Dance Session at the 2026 Flurry Festival Tune: Gaye's Steps by Larry Ungar tune
Feb 20
donwfbell
Feb 11
Updated Video of "Juice of Barley" at the 1999 Hartford Ball
Juice of Barley (cc: dance subtitles) I am very grateful to one of my viewers who did us all a great
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Updated Video of "Juice of Barley" at the 1999 Hartford Ball
Juice of Barley (cc: dance subtitles) I am very grateful to one of my viewers who did us all a great
Feb 11
donwfbell
Feb 6
Captions/Subtitles Added to Cheshire Rounds
Cheshire Rounds Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718 reconstruction by Charles Bolton (2000) Dance Master:
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Captions/Subtitles Added to Cheshire Rounds
Cheshire Rounds Cheshire Rounds, Walsh 1718 reconstruction by Charles Bolton (2000) Dance Master:
Feb 6
Diane Bell
Jan 29
English Country Dance - This Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, February 1 Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm)
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English Country Dance - This Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, February 1 Dance from 2 to 5 pm (Beginner Workshop at 1:30 pm)
Jan 29
donwfbell
Jan 26
Updates to Old Dance Videos
Here are some new videos which are updates to old dance videos. To avoid any confusion, I've
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Updates to Old Dance Videos
Here are some new videos which are updates to old dance videos. To avoid any confusion, I've
Jan 26
Diane Bell
Jan 25
Capital English Country Dance next Sunday
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, February 1, 2 to 5 pm St. John's Episcopal Church, 146
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Capital English Country Dance next Sunday
CAPITAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Sunday, February 1, 2 to 5 pm St. John's Episcopal Church, 146
Jan 25
donwfbell
Jan 21
Update to "Whimbleton House" dance video
Whimbleton House (cc: dance subtitles) The Dancing Master, 11th ed. Playford 1701 Pat Shaw
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Update to "Whimbleton House" dance video
Whimbleton House (cc: dance subtitles) The Dancing Master, 11th ed. Playford 1701 Pat Shaw
Jan 21
donwfbell
Jan 18
Tango in Toronto video revisited
Tango in Toronto I think dance subtitles are especially helpful in learning more complicated dances
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Tango in Toronto video revisited
Tango in Toronto I think dance subtitles are especially helpful in learning more complicated dances
Jan 18
donwfbell
Jan 14
Video of "Trip to Tunbridge" dance
Trip to Tunbridge 3 couple longways Preston's Twenty four Country Dances, (Preston, 1793) Walsh,
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Video of "Trip to Tunbridge" dance
Trip to Tunbridge 3 couple longways Preston's Twenty four Country Dances, (Preston, 1793) Walsh,
Jan 14
donwfbell
Jan 7
Turning Captions/Subtitles On/Off
To turn captions/subtitles on/off On a smartphone screen, click on the little CC icon on the top
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Turning Captions/Subtitles On/Off
To turn captions/subtitles on/off On a smartphone screen, click on the little CC icon on the top
Jan 7
donwfbell
Jan 6
Video of "Royal City Waltz" and Adding Captions / Subtitles to Your Dance Video
Royal City Waltz dance by Peggy Roe, tune by Nina Ury (2011) duple minor longways improper Published
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Video of "Royal City Waltz" and Adding Captions / Subtitles to Your Dance Video
Royal City Waltz dance by Peggy Roe, tune by Nina Ury (2011) duple minor longways improper Published
Jan 6
donwfbell
Jan 5
English Country Dance at the 2026 Flurry Festival
This year the Flurry Festival has an exciting group of English country dance callers and musicians.
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English Country Dance at the 2026 Flurry Festival
This year the Flurry Festival has an exciting group of English country dance callers and musicians.
Jan 5
donwfbell
Jan 1
The Turning of the Year
"The Turning of the Year" by Mike Richardson was published in CDSS New #152, January/
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The Turning of the Year
"The Turning of the Year" by Mike Richardson was published in CDSS New #152, January/
Jan 1
donwfbell
12/30/25
Update to Newcastle Circle video
Newcastle Circle (cc: dance subtitles) Looking back at old dance videos I published almost 10 years
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Update to Newcastle Circle video
Newcastle Circle (cc: dance subtitles) Looking back at old dance videos I published almost 10 years
12/30/25
Diane Bell
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Nancy Yule
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12/29/25
Capital English Country Dance this coming Sunday
HI Diane, Thanks for the lovely reminder. I didn't see the link to our WEB page. Would you please
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Capital English Country Dance this coming Sunday
HI Diane, Thanks for the lovely reminder. I didn't see the link to our WEB page. Would you please
12/29/25
donwfbell
12/27/25
Another Update to Lambs on Green Hill
Dan Seppeler, the choreographer, requested I update the dance documentation at the end of the video.
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Another Update to Lambs on Green Hill
Dan Seppeler, the choreographer, requested I update the dance documentation at the end of the video.
12/27/25
donwfbell
12/18/25
Updated Video of Lambs on Green Hill
Lambs on Green Hill Do you ever look back on something you created ten years ago and think, knowing
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Updated Video of Lambs on Green Hill
Lambs on Green Hill Do you ever look back on something you created ten years ago and think, knowing
12/18/25
donwfbell
12/12/25
Making Up Stories Based on ECD Dance and Tune Titles
Given the interesting collection of English country dance and tune titles, it's fun to create a
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Making Up Stories Based on ECD Dance and Tune Titles
Given the interesting collection of English country dance and tune titles, it's fun to create a
12/12/25
Diane Bell
12/4/25
Capital English Country Dance this Sunday
Sunday, December 7, 2 to 5 pm St. John's Episcopal Church, 146 First St., Troy , NY Hello Dance
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Capital English Country Dance this Sunday
Sunday, December 7, 2 to 5 pm St. John's Episcopal Church, 146 First St., Troy , NY Hello Dance
12/4/25
donwfbell
12/2/25
Free ECD Workshop at the East Greenbush Community Library Dec 6 1-3 pm
Dear Dancers, Saturday December 6, 1-3 pm I'm leading a free English country dance workshop at
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Free ECD Workshop at the East Greenbush Community Library Dec 6 1-3 pm
Dear Dancers, Saturday December 6, 1-3 pm I'm leading a free English country dance workshop at
12/2/25