Contra Dance: David Millstone calling, music by Blind Squirrel

Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich with calling from David Millstone, and music by Blind Squirrel.

All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. We offer pot-luck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share. Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics. Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!

Sliding Scale Admission:
$20+ Dance Supporters
$15 General Admission
$10 Students
Under 16 free

As is the February tradition, music is provided by Blind Squirrel, featuring Upper Valley musicians Erin Smith and Steve Hoffman (fiddles); Suzanne Long (fiddle and cello); and Eric Faro (guitar). Having played together for more than a decade, the band welcome Eric to the rhythm section in 2024. Their repertoire draws on traditional and modern Quebecois, southern old-time, celtic, and northern New England traditions. This February marks 11 years of playing for the "Love is Blind" dance (with a few odd years off for a pandemic).

Calling celebrity and pillar of local traditional music and dance David Millstone will be serving up a rewarding selection of dances including the familiar and the fresh. With decades of experience working with Upper Valley musicians, David knows how to collaborate with a band to get the best match between what dancers do and what they hear. David is a noted writer on dance, digital archivist, and producer of acclaimed video documentaries.

You may also like the following events from Norwich Community Dances:

• This Saturday, 10th January, 06:30 pm, Contra Dance with extra waltz session in Norwich

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