Programs
& Events
OH GIVE US A HOME - Sunday 11th June 2023
A very special fundraising kickoff event
Join us as we kick off our capital campaign with an afternoon of live music and dancing, including performances from the Revels Community Singers and Morris & More, a family friendly Contra Dance, and all followed by a potluck dinner. Featuring special guests David Millstone and Laurel Swift.
Community Singers
Revels North believes that singing together builds stronger communities, so with that in mind, Revels North is back with a new weekly singing group open to all. Come join us as we revel in the opportunity to sing together in harmony once again. We’ll have fun exploring traditional (and not so traditional music) from around the world, celebrating the seasons, stories and community. Facilitated by our Artistic Director, Alex Cumming with special guests making appearances through the year.
Suitable for all abilities, ages 13+.
Tuesdays at 7.30pm at 31 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, NH.
Cost: Pay what you can.
Morris & More
Come join our new weekly group where we learn and explore the world of Morris, Sword, Clog Dance & more. These ritual dances have been an integral part of Revels productions since our formation in the 1970s, and we are excited to be able to bring the excitement of these traditions to our year round programming.
Facilitated by our Artistic Director, Alex Cumming with special guests making appearances through the year.
Suitable for all abilities, ages 13+.
Tuesdays at 6pm at 31 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, NH.
Cost: Pay what you can.
Community Dance
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The Revels Community Dance is an all-inclusive, no experience necessary, smile-inducing evening of joyful community dancing with live music provided by traditional musicians from the Upper Valley and beyond, and hosted by a dance caller who will help you feel confident and comfortable as you move your feet. The caller explains how the dance flows, helps the dancers “walk through” the steps before the music starts, and continues calling out instructions throughout the dance.
Dress lightly, wear your most comfortable pair of flat-soled shoes, grab your family, and come join us for an unforgettable evening of music and movement!
This program is free. We appreciate your donations to help keep our programs open and accessible to all. Keep your eyes peeled for new Community Dances coming in 2023
The Midwinter Revels
The Midwinter Revels, a beloved Upper Valley tradition for the whole family since 1975, is presented annually by Revels North. We celebrate the holiday season and the turning of the year with singing, dancing, and traditions that span the centuries and the globe. Recent performances have featured the stories, music and traditions of the Northlands, Québec, Ireland, Appalachia, England, and Venice. After over forty years of performances at the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College, Revels North brought The Revels to historic Lebanon Opera House in 2019.
The Midwinter Revels would not be possible without the participation of dozens of children, teens, and adults who take on acting roles, join the chorus, and volunteer with costuming, makeup and hair styling. In typical years, auditions for The Midwinter Revels take place in early September, with rehearsals beginning later in September.
Current Covid-19 Policy for Revels North program participants* (as of March 2023)
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Vaccination Required. Please either upload proof of vaccination on the sign-up forms, email them to alex@revelsnorth.org or bring them to your first session.
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Masking Optional. While masking is encouraged, it is not required. Please do what is best for you, your comfort level and health.
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No testing required but please stay home if you are feeling sick. Looking after yourself will also help look after our community.
If you have any questions about our policy, please contact Executive Director Julia Hautaniemi at hautaniemi@revelsnorth.org
(Policies are subject to change without noticed based on community transmission rates) *this policy is not for Revels North Public Events