Check back later for news about the 2025 Ralph Page Dance Event! Details will be published as they’re decided. In the meantime, this page shows information about the 2024 event.
January 12 & 13, 2024
The 36th Ralph Page Dance Event was a great success! It was held at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester (where the monthly Worcester dance takes place) at 114 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608.
The 2024 event began on Friday January 12th, an evening with Tod Whittemore calling to the music of the Sugar River Band.
Then on Saturday, January 13th, Lisa Greenleaf and Dudley Laufman led us in dance, music and levity with the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, Vince O’Donnell and Sue Hunt providing the music. As always, it was a grand time (with a Grand March!) with a special tribute to the lifetime achievements of Dudley Laufman and Vince O’Donnell.
Why Worcester?
After an extensive search, The Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester met all our criteria (excellent dance and workshop spaces, easy access to major roads) and, most importantly, the Wesley United Methodist Church is enthusiastically embracing the event.
While RPDE may be changing locations, it is still focused on what we do best: preserving our heritage of New England dance and fostering a community of dancers eager to keep these traditions alive.
Event Details and Registration
The 2024 Ralph Page Dance Event is over so registration is closed. See you next year!
Questions? Thoughts?
Reach us at: info@ralphpage.neffa.org. Email to this address goes to Tod Whittemore.
The Ralph Page Dance Committee
Chair: Tod Whittemore
Members: Paul Lizotte (Program), Don Heinold (Publicity), Matt Burke, Sandy Lafleur, Justin Godin, Richard Hart, Andy Taylor-Blenis
Sponsored by the New England Folk Festival Association.