Dances hosted by Second Presbyterian Church: 105 River St. Greenville, SC. Free parking. Set up help at 6:30 pm. Dance 7:00-9:00 or so.
We had a great time on Saturday, November 15th, dancing to Live Music by pianist, Lydia Connelly, and violinist, Mari Hashimoto. https://www.violinmari.com/
Upcoming Dances at Second Presbyterian 2025 Saturday, December 13, and Friday, December 19.
Saturday, December 27 Christmas Social at Grace Baptist Church, Taylors, SC 6:00-9:00, English Country Dance with calling by Heather Sheen, Margaret Swait, and Raquelle Sheen, followed by Carol Singing. Festive Dress and Shared Food suggested. Admission: $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. Let Margaret know if you plan to attend this event as space is limited.
May 16, 2026 Mark your calendars for a big event celebrating America250!
Our BALL VIDEOS on YouTube: Quick search for Margaret Swait on YouTube shows all these, or you can follow each of the links below.
Barbarini’s Tambourine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNDd-sUYQ_A&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_
Carolina Promenade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0DBx9UzuA&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_&index=3
Comical Fellow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hN7xwyZxWE&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_&index=4
Duke of Kent’s Waltz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_hlDEd12cs&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_&index=2
The Hole in the Wall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR1gN9gaAAk&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_&index=5
Sapphire Sea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZOJ6_h0bIQ&list=PLO5On9DnkU2d7eheghhMpSpAw2a-OO9O_&index=6
PARKING at our dances is FREE FOR DANCERS. The SIGNS about paying for parking do not apply, as you are guests of the church when attending a dance. Entrance on River St. between the corners of Rhett St. and Falls Park Drive. Park near the gym door, towards the far end of the parking lot, designated for church members and visitors. If you can’t find a spot, park under the portico and let Margaret know. You are welcome to park early and walk into the beautiful downtown, perhaps dine at one of the many local restaurants. Enjoy River Falls Park and its Cantilevered Pedestrian Footbridge overlooking the Falls.
DONATIONS
For regular dances, suggested donations of $5-$10 per person. We don’t want anyone to miss dancing for lack of funds, so a donation is not required. We trust you to give what you are able. EXPENSES include:snacks and cups, books, music, sound equipment, utilities, dance leaders, musicians, website, graphic design, printing, supplies, etc. Donations which exceed expenses are generally used to support the church’s ministries to people in need.
EMAIL LIST AND QUESTIONS:
To join our email list, ask questions, make suggestions, etc. contact Margaret Swait @ gmail, removing all spaces and replacing the comma with .com. NOTE: If you have been on our email list but seem to have dropped off, or if you want to be removed, please let me know. Thank You
WARM THANKS to all who work together to make this a joy! Special thanks to those who help set up or reset, bring their own cups, bring tasty finger food, and those who promote the joy by sharing this website and our Facebook group. I couldn’t do this without you!
The Carolina English Country Dancers 