The Dover English Country Dancers

Join us at our monthly dances - second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted in our Schedule of Events.

Dover English Country Dancers was founded in 1979 by Winfried and Edith Mroz and Alex and Rosemary Apostolina.



Schedule of Events


2025 Schedule

11 January 2025
8 February 2025
8 March 2025

2025 Spring Colonial Dance
5 April 2025 - caller Ann Fallon

6:30 pm Beginner Introduction / 7:00 pm Dance Commences

Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced.

Dress is casual ("regular" clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire.

Annual membership for the January - December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7.

Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10.

Admission price may change for special dances.

Times and locations may be subject to change

Location: Ehinger Hall
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue.

Click here for MAP & DIRECTIONS to Ehinger Hall
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Snacks and Drinks are usually served at the mid-way point of each dance.
Please feel free to bring a snack to add to the table to share.
We invite everyone to sign up to host the snack table. Hosting involves ensuring drinks (water, lemonade, etc.), cups, snacks, plates and napkins are set out for all to enjoy; and cleaning up at the end of the dance. We have several drink dispensers available (stored under the stage) for use.

If you have questions, please email doverecdinfo@gmail.com





We, the Executive Board and membership of the Dover English Country Dancers do not and will not limit admission or access to our events, programs, and activities on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, to include but not be limited to race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or citizenship.








English country dancing (ECD) is a traditional, social folk dance that originated in the British Isles:
Features: ECD is characterized by:
Figures: A variety of figures that are repeated in a sequence
Formations: Dances can take place in circles, squares, long lines, or smaller sets
Music: A wide range of tempos, moods, and time signatures, including reels, jigs, and waltzes
Steps: Predominantly simple, walking steps
Caller: A caller teaches and prompts the dance
Partners: Partners change throughout the program, and experienced dancers often partner with beginners at DECD to help acclimate beginners
No prior knowledge: No prior knowledge is necessary to participate



"Dancing is, of all the fine arts, that which seems peculiarly devoted to cheerfulness and joy.
It is the lively expression of these emotions by gestures and attitudes. It seems to have nothing but pleasure in view,
yet like music, its sweet accompaniment, it tends to refine the manners; and to give health, activity, and vigor,
as well as graceful ease and elegance to the human frame."

T. Hillgrove, Teacher of Dancing 1866





The mission of the Dover English Country Dancers is to provide opportunities to dance
and promote quality 18th c. dance experiences for all levels, across all ages, and for multiple personal dance interests
ranging from social, cultural, community, and fitness/wellness reasons.

How to Contact Us

If you have any specific questions you may telephone the officers listed or e-mail us

Name Telephone number E-mail
President Karen Smith 443-254-8841 doverecdinfo@gmail.com
Vice President Charles Aldrich ** doverecdinfo@gmail.com
Music Master Marty Ersts 410-778-5120 MErsts85@gmail.com
Dance Mistress Ieva Ersts 410-778-5120 iersts@gmail.com
To request the public demonstration group perform at your event,
or learn more about the demonstration group please contact Ieva Ersts






Links to Other English Country Dance Sites
and information


This site is a great English Country Dance resource.
Videos of dances by groups from around the world.
(with some variations from village to village)

English Country Dances Videos

Country Dance and Song Society


Somerset Dancers


The Folklore Society of Greater Washington


Germantown Country Dancers


The Baltimore Folk Music Society


The Williamsburg Heritage Dancers


A great site and a couple of video links for those trying to dance learn the waltz.
New moves for old smoothies as well.

Waltzing video
A few more moves
www.colinhume.com/dtwaltz.htm

Events we have had the pleasure to be a part of



2018 Dover Colonial Market Fair in Dover, De.




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