Madison English Country Dancers

01/20/2026

Dear dancers,

I am reaching out today to share information about a very special event that you might appreciate. This weekend is the annual Folk Ball (January 23 - 25) which is always a wonderful event with amazing bands, talented dance leaders, and joyful dancers from all around the country (and the world).

This year the event will be even more special with the addition of an English Country dance workshop which takes place on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Mady Newfield will be teaching and calling the English Country dances. Beautiful, live ECD music will be provided by Rare Privilege (Amy McFarland, piano and Maria Torres, violin).

More information about the Folk Ball can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/madfolkdance.org/mfdu/folk-ball-2026

Please share this information with others, we would love to have a big turnout for the Folk Ball and for this special workshop. It will be such a treat to enjoy English Country dancing in such a beautiful venue.

Hope to see you there!

Mary Hegge
(Madison English Country Dancers)

36th Folk Ball Festival Live and in person January 23-25, 2026 Memorial Union 800 Langdon St 53715 Featuring Lee Otterholt Folk Ball 2027 will be January 22-24, 2027

12/08/2024

Here are some pics and videos from our wonderful Afternoon Tea and Dance at the Will-Mar Neighborhood Center held on November 10th. We had a total of 41 people attend this event and we had a great time! We were treated to live music by Rare Privilege (Amy McFarland, piano and Maria Terres, violin). Mady Newfield from Chicago came up to call for the dance. We had dancers who were returning to English Country dancings, others who were brand new to ECD, as well a many ECD enthusiasts! We plan to do more of this in the future so stay tuned.

10/27/2024

The Madison English Country Dancers are hosting a very special dance on Sunday, November 10th. This will be an Afternoon Tea and Dance at the Will-Mar Neighborhood Center in Madison, WI. The dance is from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm with a break for tea and delicious treats. There is also a beginner-friendly lesson from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm so don't be shy in coming out to join us. Just look at the amazing talent that we have lined up! We will be dancing to the beautiful, inspired music of Rare Privilege (Amy McFarland, piano and Maria Terres, Violin). Mady Newfield will be coming up from Chicago to teach and call the dances. She is sure to engage dancers with her warm, friendly style and her love of English Country dancing. Come join us for this event!

10/12/2024

"Right hand star."

10/12/2024

10/12/2024

The Madison English Country Dancers performed at Brittingham Park on Labor Day, 2024 for the Shifting Gears Dance Collective event. We performed dances and invited audience participants to join in the dance. It was a wonderful time for all!