

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swingin' Tern: 42nd ANNIVERSARY DANCE--Bob Isaacs & Co. + Raven & Goose
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, January 3rd 7:30pm—10:30pm
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
42ND ANNIVERSARY DANCE
BOB ISAACS &amp; CO. + RAVEN &amp; GOOSE
Callers—Bob Isaacs, Sue Gola, Karen Justin, Zach Kaplan
Band—Corwin Zekley—fiddle; Grace Fellows—piano
Admission $15 - $20+ [sponsor] * /  Students $5
We now accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
Vaccination and Masks Optional

With 42 terns around the sun, terns have been flocking to Swingin’ Tern since 1984. But it’s no longer birds of a feather—our inclusive community boasts Raven &amp; Goose along with larks and robins. A bevy of callers have come home to roost as they macaw high-flying contras that will leave you puffin. Take mynah word and come on plover, you’ll be cormorant and raven as Raven &amp; Goose make you screech owl night. Sparrow yourself from being bittern; if you don’t budgie, you’ll egret it. 

BOB ISAACS, SUE GOLA, KAREN JUSTIN, ZACH KAPLAN 
Bob Isaacs continues our Anniversary tradition of coordinating callers that honed their calling chops at Swingin’ Tern. This year’s flock includes Bob Isaacs, Sue Gola, Karen Justin, and Zach Kaplan.

RAVEN &amp; GOOSE
Coming to us from California, Raven &amp; Goose features virtuoso violinist, Corwin Zekley was born with a fiddle in their hands and plays with an intensity yet delicacy that pulls on the heartstrings of all who hear them. Corwin has eclectic musical roots, and enchants audiences playing anything from Celtic to Jazz to Country to Metal. Corwin studied at the Berklee College of Music, has played thousands of concerts, appeared on dozens of records, and has published books and albums of their own compositions.
Grace Fellows grew up playing traditional musics on fiddle, and she synthesized her broad musical influences while studying at Calarts, and doing her masters at BIMM London. She became an accomplished pianist while performing as a singer/songwriter, and in the last years has become a powerhouse contra-pianist whose potent sense of rhythm will propel you around the dance floor.
Video at https://youtu.be/Oox1iw3GKa4?si=wjR4em4lUNdUaj_e

For our full calendar, go to https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/

IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY!
Come celebrate 42 years! Who woulda thunk it backin 1984 that we would still be dancing strong. It will be a party—and yes, there will be cake.

USEFUL INFORMATION:
•	* We have a 15 to a sliding admission scale of $15 to $20+ for adults. 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. We now accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards.
•	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 &amp; Robins.  Dance whatever role you’re comfortable with.
•	Our hall has windows on all four sides of the room with air conditioning when needed.
•	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 the 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! 
Please let us know if you’ll be attending by replying Going. If you're on the fence, click Interested to stay in the loop. You can also help us out by clicking on the Invite button at the top of this announcement and inviting friends you think would be interested in joining the fun.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/swingin-tern-42nd-anniversary-dance-bob-isaacs-and-co-raven-and-goose/200029437157157
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, workshops, live-music, parties, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chatham
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
- **lat**: 40.740246194341
- **long**: -74.380145626983
- **full address**: 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, concerts, performances, workshops, live-music, parties, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Swingin' Tern: 42nd ANNIVERSARY DANCE--Bob Isaacs & Co. + Raven & Goose ?
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