Changes

Of the Folk's approximate ten monthly dances, two are usually professional bands and callers and the remaining are played by Rude Cider and called by students. Two dances, one near Halloween and one near Valentine's, are themed dances with traditions. The Folk also coordinate trips to dances occuring in the area, most commonly in [[Greenfield]] with [http://www.wildasparagus.com Wild Asparagus] and other bands, [[North Adams]] with the [http://mysite.verizon.net/daleott/garbanzos/ Flying Garbanzos], or regional dance festivals like the [http://www.danceflurry.org Dance Flurry] and [http://www.neffa.org/ New England Folk Festival].

==History in people==

Scheduling made the February contradance arrive every year near Williams' [[Winter Carnival]] and Valentine's Day. The former was used in billing the February dance until 2003, when Jonathan decided to try his hand at adding a theme to a previously themeless dance. He chose [[Currier ballroom]] and enhanced that space's romantic ambiance with decorations. As a crowning touch, three dozen roses were saved as a surprise for the final waltz, and then placed in the teeth of the girl in each couple as they danced. This tradition continued for years after, though crappy funding from the [[Cosponsorship Fund]] required the substition of carnations in 2005.