Start off February with the friendly dancers at the Montpelier Contra Dance this Saturday, February 1! This dance will feature Will Mentor calling, with great live music by Bill Olson, Dave Guertin and George Wilson.
Will is the mentor (pun intended) for the newcomers session at about 7:45 PM, with his relaxed and friendly teaching style. It's the best way to get involved from the beginning! He will then teach and call enjoyable, social dances for everyone from 8:00 to 11:00. Will has called all types of dances all around the country, at festivals and dance series.
The three musicians playing for the dance are all veterans of the dance scene—Bill Olson from Maine plays upright bass and guitar, Dave Guertin from Cornwall, VT, plays guitar and mandolin, and George Wilson from Queensbury NY plays fiddle. They've all played for us many times before, as well as with other bands, and are guaranteed to give you a good time dancing.
Join us beforehand for the Grange community potluck dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 at the Grange Hall! Share your favorite dish, or bring something simple, and enjoy good food and friendly people.
Tips for dancers: bring clean shoes for dancing on one of the best dance floors in New England, or clean them up with our tools. Wear light, comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle, or keep hydrated with our water fountains. Come by yourself and find dance partners in our inclusive group, and bring your friends along! All of our dances are called using the gender-neutral role terms Larks & Ravens.
Capital City Grange Hall is at 6612 Rt. 12/Northfield St., just south of the I-89 overpass, 1 mile south of Montpelier. Admission—basic price is $10 for adults, $5 for kids & low-income, $15 for Dance Supporters! This dance is part of the year-round series that has been at the Grange Hall--since 1983.
Questions? Call Tim Swartz at 802-225-8921 for more info, or see the Contra Dancing page on the Grange website: capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing
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