Twice a month, TCD sponsors contra dances that are open to all. Several times a year when there is a 5th Friday, we decide to host an event targeted for experienced dancers. This is a difficult thing to define, but to borrow from other communities who offer such dances you'll be fine if you:
- Are comfortable with the basic moves including heys, mad robins and working with wavy lines.
- Know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse.
- Know how to offer flourishes and do them safely and on time without disturbing others, and know how to decline a flourish offer.
- Can respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor.
If that's describes you, then put this on your calendar!
Band: Here on the Hill (Rose Powell - rhythm guitar; Tory Horner - fiddle; Annie McDougall - fiddle)
Caller: Joy Greenwolfe
Here on the Hill is a dynamic contra trio from Boston featuring Tory Horner, Annie McDougall, and Rosemary Powell. With Tory and Annie's soaring fiddles and Rose's driving guitar, the trio brings a mix of classic New England contra tunes, modern gems, and original tunes to dance floors across the Northeast. Since meeting in the fall of 2024, they have been playing dances all over the Northeast, and they're excited to make their first trip to the South as a band this Winter!
There will be a workshop aimed at experienced dancers at 7:30 and dancing is from 8-11 pm.
No fragrances, please.
Wear comfortable soft-soled shoes and cool, comfortable clothes. No partner expected, and masks are fine.
Our suggested sliding scale for admission is $10 - $30, and TCD needs an average of $20 per dancer to break even. No one is turned away for lack of funds, pay an amount that feels good to you.
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