Step into Historical Social Dance

Quadrillion: noun. a gathering of like-minded folks to practice historical dance in a low-stakes, inclusive environment.

N.B.: this is not a definition of “quadrillion” one might find in Merriam-Webster. It started as a joke for what to call our practices because we were mostly working on Quadrilles (the most socially-distanced social dances!), but then it stuck. And honestly, we kind of like it.

People standing in two lines facing each other in a room with wooden flooring, watching a woman in a plaid skirt and glasses speaking into a microphone near a small speaker. The room has beige walls, a white ceiling with a decorative pattern, and a clock on the wall.

Quarterly All-levels Learning

For our 2026 - 2027 Season we are trying a new format focusing on in-depth teaching of select dances in context with other related history. Our first two “Quadrillion” gatherings will be held on Saturdays in October (10/3) and February (2/6) from 2-5pm at the Groton Grange Hall. Each session will feature a theme related to dance history and include a short lecture followed by a beginner-friendly dance class bringing the lecture topic to life.

Each theme will be described in the event page for that quarter’s session. For any questions please reach out to welcome@footworkandfrolick.org.

Advanced Practice

Members of Footwork & Frolick gather monthly to work on advanced material and ongoing dance reconstruction projects. Folks who have previously attended beginner classes and demonstrated the skills and knowledge to move on to more advanced material may be invited to join these sessions. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to welcome@footworkandfrolick.org!