# Event Details - **Event Name**: Monterey Contra Dance - Annual Bling Dance! w/ The Big Little Band, Kelsey Hartman calling! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: January 4th- our Annual Bling! Dance, with music by Bob & Marta's Big Little Band, & Kelsey Hartman calling! What better way to ring in the New Year than by getting up to contra dance in your brightest, blingiest togs! Come join the fun, and add to the sparkle! Kilts also encouraged ;-) - - - - - - Sunday Afternoon Schedule: 3:30pm Doors open ​3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance 4-7pm Dance! ~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :) - - - - - - Beginners are always welcome! Location: Monterey YMCA 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940 ​ 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: -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! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-contra-dance-annual-bling-dance-w-the-big-little-band-kelsey-hartman-calling/200029425404820 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, food-drinks, dance, potluck, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029425404820?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=monterey-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Monterey - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula - **lat**: 36.596503053746 - **long**: -121.88941681769 - **full address**: YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940-3243, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Monterey Country Dance Community (https://allevents.in/org/monterey-country-dance-community/26069275) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5322b54b8a40f7f7909a5ef7e6340138d2dcc10ac694422800c3307a705087e8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc37b7ff-gmir?v=1767077660 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d719b8d7a0623f5dbda9645b5ada803957c0de68e3a70fa5a05789a8c499fdc4-rimg-w300-h300-dc38b7ff-gmir?v=1767077660 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 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, dance, potluck, live-music - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Monterey Contra Dance - Annual Bling Dance! w/ The Big Little Band, Kelsey Hartman calling! ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Monterey Contra Dance - Annual Bling Dance! w/ The Big Little Band, Kelsey Hartman calling!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5322b54b8a40f7f7909a5ef7e6340138d2dcc10ac694422800c3307a705087e8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc37b7ff-gmir?v=1767077660", "startDate": "2026-01-04", "endDate": "2026-01-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-contra-dance-annual-bling-dance-w-the-big-little-band-kelsey-hartman-calling/200029425404820", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940-3243, United States", "addressLocality": "Monterey", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.596503053746", "longitude": "-121.88941681769" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "January 4th- our Annual Bling! 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