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Dec 28th- Pre-New Year's FUN with Feleboga from Norway, Andy Shore calling!Norway-based Old-Time band Feleboga (Elizabeth Gaver, Hans-Hinrich Thedens & Alix Cordray) returns to help us ring in the New Year!
Join for our second Norwegian folk dance workshop ONLY $5 from 4-6pm. Couples dancing to live Hardanger fiddle music. Start with the smooth and easy Telegangar "walking" dance, and move into the lively Springar dance.
Share a convivial potluck dinner to ensure our happy new year!
Andy Shore returns on tour to call the contra dance!
Contra Dance: Saturday, December 28th
Norwegian Dance Workshop: 4-6pm ($5 admission, children FREE)
Potluck Dinner: 6-6:40pm
Contra Dance Lesson: 6:40
Contra Dance: 7-10pm (regular contra prices, listed below)
Beginners are always welcome!
Location:
Monterey YMCA
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940
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PRICES:
$20 Contra Angels 🙂
$12 General
$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
​$5 active military & full-time students, with ID.
FREE for children 12 and 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!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940-3243, United States,Monterey, California
