# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Monterey Community Contra Dance - Live Oak String Band w/ Tanya Merchant Calling
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: November 15th - Live Oak String Band with Tanya Merchant calling!

Hailing from LA area, the Live Oak String Band (Emil Olguin, Julia Morse & Sara Murphy) are coming a long way to lighten our evening and keep us dancing happy! Local legend Tanya Merchant is calling!

Please bring a donation for the Monterey County Food Bank (monetary donations preferred, but non-perishable food accepted)!

Interested in volunteering with MCDC? It's fun and easy! Come learn the ropes! We're having a volunteer training and pizza party starting at 5pm before the dance.

Saturday Night Schedule:
5:00pm - Volunteer Training & Pizza Party (please RSVP)
6:30pm Doors open
​6:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)

Location:
Monterey YMCA
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940
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PRICES:
$15-$30 general admission
FREE for MCDC members!
$5 full-time military & students
FREE for children 12 & under
No one turned away for lack of funds!

We'll have some snacks to share, but more are always appreciated!

See our website for the most up to date information: www.montereycontradance.org




Please note our updated COVID policies:
-Please stay home if you are feeling unwell!
-Masks and COVID vaccinations are encouraged, but not required.
-Masks will be available at the door for those who want one.

But what is a Contra Dance?
Contra is a form of community folk dance made up of long lines of couples dancing in sequence. A contra dancer gets to dance with their partner and everyone else in their line! Each individual dance is taught and called by a 'caller' with music provided by a live band.

Still confused? Check out our website or facebook page, look it up on youtube, or just show up at one of our events!

Worried about being new?
Don't be. Prior experience is not expected! Before each evening begins, the night's caller offers a lesson for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. In addition, contra is a walking dance, so no fancy footwork is required. Contra tradition is to change partners at the end of each dance, so bring your friends and get ready for a great time! The dance is open to all ages, newcomers are always welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner with you to the dance.

What should I bring?
No particular style of clothing is worn, though as the dancing is energetic, lightweight attire and low-heeled dance shoes with non-marking soft soles are considered more comfortable. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!

See you on the dance floor!
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Monterey
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 600 Camino El Estero, 93940
- **lat**: 36.59662
- **long**: -121.88936
- **full address**: 600 Camino El Estero, 93940, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940-3243, United States

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- **organizer**: Monterey Country Dance Community (https://allevents.in/org/monterey-country-dance-community/26069275)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 600 Camino El Estero, 93940, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940-3243, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Monterey Country Dance Community
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, food-drinks, volunteering, parties, workshops, dance, nonprofit, potluck, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Monterey Community Contra Dance - Live Oak String Band w/ Tanya Merchant Calling ?
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