09/26/2025
Every Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:30
New Dance Link as of 9/26/25
If you would like to join us tonight and dance to Nancy Farber’s set. Please email [email protected]. for the new link, let us know if you saw event on face book or meetup and what is your favorite song style of dance.
This Week's Newsletter Contents:
Link to join the Dances
Upcoming Calendar�Gratitude and Dance news
October 24th Dance Party DJ Dave Sheppard 8 Inman St. Cambridge, MA (8:00pm-10:00pm)�October 31st Halloween Hop and Howl- Dj Mitch Levin and Musician Kevin O'Conner
Gratitude and Dance News
Preregister here https://dancefriday.org�Ways to a Song Patti Gurekian
How to Donate
Is your Zoom up to date? and other connection tips
Community Guidelines
Dance Schedule
Upcoming Community Dances
Wednesday September 24th
8:30-9:30pm (EDT) DJ Rose Ward online
Friday September 26th
8:30-9:30pm (EDT) DJ Nancy Farber online
Friday, October 24th and October 31st, in–person, Cambridge, MA
Join us for evenings of Ecstatic Dance
(Tentative Schedule at publication)
10/24 8-9:30 pm Dance set By Dave Sheppard, 9:30 Live music,10 pm Sharing circle
7:45 Practice thriller dance moves for performance 10/31
(Lots of how to on you tube).
10/31 Halloween Hop and Howl, Dj Mitch Levine and Kevin O'Conner
Come dance, connect, and enjoy!
Pre-register by Thursday October 23d at dancefriday.org
for $10 pre register, or $15 at the door.
Please Register early for best discounts!
Group tickets� (more friends more fun!)—
$20.00 in advance
$30.00 day of event
for 2-4 dancers bring your own party!
Individual Tickets
$10.00 in advance
$15.00 day of event� https://dancefriday.org
Saint Mary’s
8 Inman St. • Central Square • Cambridge, MA
3 minute walk from the Central Square T–stop
Free parking in back up to 14 cars so be early and car pool.
Dance Friday/Freedom will hold
In–person Dances 8pm-10pm
Fridays: October 24th, October 31st, November 14th, December 12th
Gratitude
Thank You to 3d Jazz for sharing your gift of music with us at Dance Freedom/Friday. John Murnane snappy Saxophone, Deb Silverman thriving trumpet and Julie Ray Allfree Solid stand up bass and vocals, created a truly special atmosphere for everyone. We know how much hard work and passion goes into your craft, and we are so grateful that you chose to share it with our community.
I was so moved by 3d Jazz’s on the spot Inclusion of the talented singing of Kevin O’Connor and the collective Improvisation on “You do not Know What Love is”. Thank you again for your time and talent.
With heartfelt appreciation, Dance Freedom/Friday want to extend our sincerest gratitude to every volunteer who helped make our recent dance event a success!
Thank you to Rose Ward and NIna Coil For keeping the dance going online had so much fun dancing to your sets last Wednesday and Friday
Dance News
Dance Freedom wants to acknowledge the passing of our founder Alison Binder Marshak with a memorial Dance on October 24th. I will be bringing a book of photos donated to Dance Freedom by Alison’s husband Bob Marshak and video please write down any memories you have of Alison to share in the book. If you have Songs from the 80’s that you remember from Alison’s set email them so they can be included in the evenings music. For Dance Freedoms birthday which will be celebrated April 10th 2026. Dance Freedom will try to recreate some of the dance pieces that Alison shared at the BI annual Dance Freedom Birthday Talent show please email [email protected] if you were in or saved video or photos from it. On 10-24-26 at 7:45pm spend some time practicing the moves from thriller to share on Halloween.
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Did you get to hear Patti’s poem when she read it at the dance?
Ways to a Song
When my days are lonely,
I find ways to belong;
when my days are wanting,
I find ways to a song
I talk with townsfolk,
I go out with friends,
I write poems, I dance,
I sing without end.
When my days are drab,
I seek nature wild;
when my days are dull,
I become a child.
I go to the woods,
I go to the beach,
I pause, I listen
I let nature teach.
I run, I hike,
I let games fill my day;
I swim, I bike,
I fill my hours with play!
So let these simple things
enlighten your dull day,
and listen to your heart--
it will show you the way!
P. Gurekian
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Donations
If you would like to contribute to the work of these community online dances, you may send a donation to
Dance Friday (www.dancefriday.org) or
Dance Freedom (PayPal at [email protected])
Both dances are 501(c)3 nonprofits.
Robin and Rose feel that during this time of social distancing that we will play/pay it forward providing music and connection. If money is a problem just join us and pay it forward by some kindness— check on your elderly neighbors, call a friend who lives alone, volunteer at a food bank or vaccination site.
The dance sets will be around 1 hour of carefully selected music from our devoted crew of DJ’s, put together from all eras and styles each set will contain Something for Everyone.
We have a short circle at the end where you will be invited to briefly share a reflection about your experience at this time, a poem, quote or song or something for which you are thankful. No one has to share (you can always pass).
Is your Zoom up to date?
Maximize your dance time and experience.
Save time...Check your Zoom before signing in to the dance
(really, you could check it right after you read this newsletter.)
Open your Zoom application.
Go to the top left of your computer screen's menu and click on Zoom.us.
Scrolling down the list, you will get to "Check for updates..."
Once you click there you will either get a message with the latest update asking if you want to update now or you may get a message that says up to date.
How to connect to Zoom:
If you have a computer device of any kind, including a phone, you can join us.
To prepare to join, download the free software for Zoom at zoom.com.
To see everyone on the screen together, please give your device and Zoom access to your camera and microphone.
Your microphone will be muted during the dance.
We would love to have as many screens lit up with moving dancers as possible! (Note: you are absolutely welcome to turn OFF your camera and still join us.)
If you aren't connecting to Zoom though your computer or iPhone, email for the phone number for connection.
Questions? Write [email protected]
Community Guidelines
Come and go any time starting at 8:15pm until our closing circle at 9:45pm.
Feel free to: dance, prep food, or any other activity that is appropriate for all ages
Please keep yourself muted except while in a verbal sharing portion
Keep your sharing—visual & auditory— family–friendly
Practice self–responsibility.
If you are uncomfortable being Pinned (a Zoom function to make another individual's image your main focus), prefix “no pin” or “NP” to your name, or turn off your video.
Practice obtaining consent. If you would like to Pin someone and they don’t have “YP” (Yes Pin) in their name, ask first (in the chat).
Refrain from taking video or photos
Ask for support when you need it.
Online Dance Schedule (EDT):
8:15pm Virtual doors open:
Arrive, settle in, listen to warm up songs
Test your audio
Check your space, what is in it? What size is your dance space? Can you stretch out on the floor? What furniture can bear your weight during the dance?
Receive support on Zoom functions [such as Rename, View: Gallery or Grid or Speaker; Unmute/Mute; Pin Vide
