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Saturday, August 16th 7:30pm—10:30pm[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
DAVE RUPP & GAN AINM
Sean Rosenberry—fiddle; Steven Czajkowski—guitar
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
Admission $15 - $20+ [sponsor] * / Students $5
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
Vaccination and Masks Optional
Gan Ainm [Irish for “without name”]
On the first part of the journey
I was dancing at Swingin’ Tern
There were heys and chains and stars and things
There were calls and tunes and swings
The first thing I found was a dance hall abuzz
And such joy with no bounds
The tunes were hot, and the calls renowned
And the air was full of sound
You see I’ve been to Swingin’ Tern
With a band with no name
With slick tunes that came down like the rain
At Swingin’ Tern, you can remember your name
‘Cause your friends are there and you’re home to remain.
DAVE RUPP
Dave Rupp has been an active dancer and caller in the Philadelphia region since the 90’s, calling regularly at the Mt Airy Thursday Night Contra, and at dances in Princeton and Arden, DE. He has also called at the Valley Contra in Bethlehem, and at dances in Baltimore and Glen Echo, MD. Dave enjoys calling a varied program of dances with good humor and an energetic style.
GAN AINM
Gan Anim, featuring Sean Rosenberry and Steven Czajkowski, is an energetic duo of Irish musicians from NYC. Sean's fiery fiddle tunes backed by Steven's driving rhythm guitar is a combination guaranteed to keep you on your toes and on the dance floor!
For our full calendar, go to https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/
* We have adjusted our adult admission from $15 to a sliding scale of $15 to $20+. If you are able, you can allow us to continue booking this amazing talent by paying $20 or more at the door. If that's a stretch, stay at the regular $15 or volunteer and get in for free. Student admission remains at $5.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
• Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing before the evening dance. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
• Vaccination and masks are optional.
• All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
• Our hall is air-conditioned along with windows on all four sides of the room.
• Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
• We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
• Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at orange Igloo cooler.
• Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you to carry in your shoes.
• We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!
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200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, United States
