Contra dancing with caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby with live music by Dance Magnet.

Alexandra Deis-Lauby began contra dancing in 2011 while at school in Chicago. After catching the contra bug, she began calling in 2014. Alex’s smooth voice, clear teaching style, and engaging dance selections delight dancers from coast to coast. When she’s not calling, you can find her on the dance floor twirling away!

Sunny Lawrence is a graduate of Alexandra’s course for callers and will be sharing the calling of the dances for this evening.

Assembled in NYC and Brooklyn jam sessions, Dance Magnet is a contra dance band with a cause: to inspire joyful movement. The quartet is animated by Anne Beal’s sweet fiddling and infused with the rhythmic guitar stylings of Charlie Shaw, the rollicking banjo of Robert Wood, and tasty piano and percussion from Chris Zuar. Dance Magnet delivers groovy, Celtic-flavored barn burners and spicy Old-Time versions of classic contra tunes.

Admission: $15 General Admission, $5 Students

Beginner’s Workshop before the dance, 7:00pm – 7:30pm.

COVID PROTOCOL: Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required. We once again welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break. Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.

Contact swingintern@folkproject.org with any questions.