Name: Monterey Contra Dance - Corwin & Grace, with Ric Goldman calling!
Start: 2025-02-02T15:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-02-02T19:00:00-08:00
Location: YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula

Monterey Contra Dance - Corwin & Grace, with Ric Goldman calling!

February 2nd- Corwin & Grace, with Ric Goldman calling!
Discover why this fiery and creative North Bay duo is so popular! Corwin & Grace are an internationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin’ and foot stompin’ piano, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing! Veteran caller Ric Goldman will ensure our afternoon of dance bliss!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:40pm Beginners' Orientation
4-7pm Dance
Please note that our COVID policies have changed. We strongly recommend but no longer require COVID vaccinations and the wearing of masks indoors.
Beginners are always welcome!
Location:
Monterey YMCA
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940

PRICES:
$15-$30, sliding scale, General Admission
$10-$25 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under
See our website for the most up to date information: www.montereycontradance.org
Please note our updated COVID policies:
-Masks and COVID vaccinations are encouraged.
-Masks will be available at the door for those who need them.
-Water will be offered outdoors.
But what is a Contra Dance?
Contra is a form of community folk dance made up of long lines of couples dancing in sequence. A contra dancer gets to dance with their partner and everyone else in their line! Each individual dance is taught and called by a 'caller' with music provided by a live band.
Still confused? Check out our website or facebook page, look it up on youtube, or just show up at one of our events!
Worried about being new?
Don't be. Prior experience is not expected! Before each evening begins, the night's caller offers a lesson for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. In addition, contra is a walking dance, so no fancy footwork is required. Contra tradition is to change partners at the end of each dance, so bring your friends and get ready for a great time! The dance is open to all ages, newcomers are always welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner with you to the dance.
What should I bring?
No particular style of clothing is worn, though as the dancing is energetic, lightweight attire and low-heeled dance shoes with non-marking soft soles are considered more comfortable. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!
See you on the dance floor!