

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swingin' Tern: Ridge Kennedy & Hot Wasabi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, February 21st 7:30pm—10:30pm
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
RIDGE KENNEDY &amp; HOT WASABI
Dave Miller—fiddle; Chris Carpenter—guitar, clarinet, whistle; Roberta Goren—flute 
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

Root for your favorite vegetable as Hot Wasabi turns up the heat. If you carrot all about dance, you’ll cumin seed as Ridge ramps up to cauliflower arrangement of cookin’ contras to lettuce dip endive.  You butter turnip early as the band does double thyme from the starch. Peas kale a cabbage to savory strength or you’ll be sorrel over.

RIDGE KENNEDY 
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
Video at https://youtu.be/-E9zSdBdzRs?si=oHmEUe3tjIPiJEcT&amp;t=134

HOT WASABI 
Hot Wasabi features Dave Miller, Chris Carpenter, and Roberta Goren who have been playing for contra dancing together in several different bands for over three decades.  Roberta is a retired public school music teacher who plays flute at a variety of secular and religious gigs.  Dave converted from classical violin to dance and Celtic fiddle long ago.  Chris plays mandolin, guitar, clarinet and whistle among other instruments.  He has played for contra dancing for many years in Philly, New Jersey, New York, and New England. 
For our full calendar, go to https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/

USEFUL INFORMATION:
•	* We have 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 is $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-ridge-kennedy-and-hot-wasabi/200029676431445
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chatham
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
- **lat**: 40.740278710263
- **long**: -74.380231457672
- **full address**: 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 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:** music, entertainment, workshops, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Swingin' Tern: Ridge Kennedy & Hot Wasabi ?
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