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FRIDAY, Nov 28, 2025 - 3PM to 10:30 PM VENUE: First Presbyterian Church, 2344 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Plenty of room to dance. Lots of parking! Follow the signs!
SCHEDULE and PRICING:
3PM Afternoon experienced dance with Qwill Duval calling to River Road. Sarah-Hadley Yakir - fiddle, Kristen Planeaux - piano, flute, Jesse Ball - mandolin, guitar, foot percussion.
No beginner's lesson. Wondering if you are an experienced dancer? Can you hey for four, do a right and left through, pass through to a wave. and know how to roll away? You'll be fine. If you don't know these calls, come anyway, and ask experienced dancers to dance with you.
5:45PM Valley Contra Dance Fabulous Potluck Dinner with Pizza
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR MORE POTLUCK & PIZZA INFORMATION
7:00PM Beginner's Lesson with Janine Smith
7:30PM Evening Dance with Janine Smith calling to Northwoods.
Casey Murray - guitar, cello, Molly Tucker - fiddle, Sam Zakon-Anderson - piano.
Role terms ~ Larks and Robins
Prices: VCD only $18 each dance $35 both, Students/Low Income $13 each dance $25 both
*Special combo price for Friday and Saturday ContraCopia $70*
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/contracopia
ONLINE TICKETS available until midnight Nov 23, 2025!
We will NOT have combo tickets to purchase at ValleyCopia!
POTLUCK and PIZZA INFORMATION
Bring a dish to share. We will have limited ability to heat dishes. There will be a microwave available. Crockpot dishes are encouraged. Please bring your own serving and eating utensils and plate. VCD will also provide paper plates, bowls, cups, and plastic cutlery. If you are travelling from afar, no worries, we will have a potluck PIZZA option. Please bring cash to pay for pizza.
Coffee and tea will be available. Please also bring a treat for the evening break.
About the Callers :
QWILL DUVALL discovered contra dancing when they moved to Chicago in 2015, drawn by its welcoming, intergenerational community, culture of dancing both roles, and the joy of connecting with everyone in the room. Qwill brings an upbeat, playful energy to every dance, making the experience both welcoming and exciting. With clear, relaxed teaching and an eye for the skill level in the room, they keep dancers engaged — whether with creative choreography, unusual figures, or simply a well-chosen, satisfying dance. Expect a fun, inclusive atmosphere where beginners feel supported, experienced dancers stay intrigued, and everyone leaves smiling.
The JANINE SMITH experience is what you get when you cross a howdy-ma’am-BBQ-and-beans Honky Tonk with Zoom contra and sprinkle on some twinkly lights for sass. She’ll bring you a night of fun dances, from squares to contras, heck maybe a Singing Square, whether you’re sitting, standing, or somewhere in between. Her teaching is clear and to-the-point, though she has been known to goof around a bit.
About the Bands:
RIVER ROAD is a vibrant trio rooted in New England, blending the timeless spirit of traditional folk with a fresh, contemporary energy. Their music flows with the elegance of Sarah-Hadley’s fiddle, the rich textures of Kristen’s piano, flute, and accordion and the anchoring of Jesse’s mandolin, guitar, and foot percussion. Whether drawing in dancers or enchanting listeners, River Road’s music is a captivating journey, steeped in tradition.
NORTHWOODS is a Boston-based contra dance band that brings a seamless blend of unstoppable groove, infectious melodies, and boundless energy to the dance floor.
Featuring Casey Murray on guitar and cello, Molly Tucker on fiddle, and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano, the band approaches contra dance music with a balance of tradition and innovation.
Their styles intertwine effortlessly, creating a groove that keeps dancers engaged from the first downbeat to the final note of the night.
We look forward to hosting the first night of a regional Thanksgiving Contra Dance Weekend!
Friday, 11/28 ValleyCopia https://valleycontradance.org/
Saturday, 11/29 - Sunday, 11/30 ArdenCopia
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/contracopia
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem - PCUSA (On Center Street in Bethlehem, PA), 2344 Center Street,Bethlehem,PA,United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
