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Swingin’ Tern Contra Dances

April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

$5 – $15

Contra dancing led by Ridge Kennedy with live music by Contra Rebels.

Local favorite Ridge Kennedy has been calling contra dances for many years. Here’s how he describes “The Ridge Kennedy Way to Dance”:

Something old, something new
A dance that is chunky,
Then one that is smooth
Another one, funky
Most are in lines,
but sometimes a square
or circles, or triplets
or even in pairs
New dancers, we welcome
I’ll teach you your part
Long timers, surprises
We’ll spring from the start
(If not a surprise
then perhaps something rare?
A treasure forgotten,
brought out for fresh air?)
Our goal: To delight you
Just give us a chance
Put on your best smile
and come to the dance!

The Contra Rebels are fronted by the twin fiddles of musical and personal partners Todd Clewell and Barb Schmid, joined by the rhythm guitar of Henry Koretzky, and the bass of Aaron Blouin. The Contra Rebels have played for dances as far afield as Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, and Washington State, and have a recording called Down the River.

Admission: $15 General Admission, $5 Students

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

OTHER INFO

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.

All dances are now called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.

Contact swingintern@folkproject.org with any questions.

Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Details

Date:
April 20
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Cost:
$5 – $15
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Website:
https://folkproject.org/mec-events/tern-20240420/

Organizer

The Folk Project
Email
Troubadour@folkproject.org
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Venue

St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chatham
200 Main Street
Chatham, 07928 United States
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