The Cabot Community Contra Dance will be returning for the school year: we'll have dances on the 2nd Friday of every month September through June! We hope to be in the Willey Building starting in November, but while flood recovery continues, we will hold the September 8 and October 13 dances in CSPAC (the Cabot School Performing Arts Center, 25 Common Rd). Dances are 7:30-10pm, with a short intro session for new folks at 7:15.

The dance will feature live music by a a great group of local musicians, and the dances will be taught by a variety of New England callers--here's the line-up for the next few months:

Sep 8 Karen Mueller-Harder
Oct 13 Alex Cumming
Nov 10 Luke Donforth
Dec 8 Don Stratton
Jan 12 Lausanne Allen

Everyone is welcome, and anyone can dance with anyone, generally changing partners with each dance. You can come to the dance alone, with a friend or sweetheart, or your whole family! All dances are taught, but if you've never been to a dance, you are encouraged to arrive for the 7:15 session, when we will have time to practice a few basics, and then we'll build upon what you learn throughout the evening. No special footwork is needed, and the dances are easy to learn, and are taught by the caller for the evening. (If you've ever done a square dance, that's very similar, except in contra dances, you stand across from your partner, in a longways group.)

Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10, or you can bring some finger-food refreshments to share at the break! Water and cups will be provided. Masks are welcomed but not required. Hope to see you at the dance!

Event Info

Dec 27, 2024, 6 to 9 PM

Dec 28, 2024, 8 to 10:30 AM

Jan 1, 2025