Foggy Moon is filling up! We want to see you on the dance floor, so register today!
Join us for our 5th annual contra dance weekend, with nationally-known bands and callers:
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Join us for our 5th annual contra dance weekend, with nationally-known bands and callers:
- ELIXIR from Massachusetts
- DynaMix (the legendary Larry Unger from Massachusetts, Ben Schreiber of Uncle Farmer, and Elizabeth Dequine of Celtic Spring)
- Caller Cis Hinkle from Atlanta, plus-
- Yoyo Zhou from San Francisco!
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Upcoming Contra Dance Events:
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
Open Band Contra Dance
& Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
Calling by Warren Blier, Band Anchored by The Octoberists
(Elizabeth Todd, Rachel Bennett, Vicki Ward, and Laura & Russell Frank)
By popular demand, we are putting on a second open band contra dance, anchored in October by The Octoberists, and with all proceeds to benefit MCDC and our dance programs. Musicians are welcome to join the band! We will have sets ready to share, and two optional rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the dance, please email if you would like to be included.
PLUS, join us at the break for our Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL! This is our annual potluck ice cream feast, so please bring some ice cream and/or favorite toppings to share (homemade encouraged, but not necessary), or just enjoy what others bring, because... who doesn't love ice cream?!!
Open Band Contra Dance
& Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
Calling by Warren Blier, Band Anchored by The Octoberists
(Elizabeth Todd, Rachel Bennett, Vicki Ward, and Laura & Russell Frank)
By popular demand, we are putting on a second open band contra dance, anchored in October by The Octoberists, and with all proceeds to benefit MCDC and our dance programs. Musicians are welcome to join the band! We will have sets ready to share, and two optional rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the dance, please email if you would like to be included.
PLUS, join us at the break for our Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL! This is our annual potluck ice cream feast, so please bring some ice cream and/or favorite toppings to share (homemade encouraged, but not necessary), or just enjoy what others bring, because... who doesn't love ice cream?!!
Saturday, October 20th, 2018, Special Contra Dance!
Music by Rodney Miller, Paul Kotapish & Daniel Steinberg
Calling by Chris Page
Join us for a very special contra dance tonight: Rodney Miller of Stringrays' fame, Paul Kotapish and Daniel Steinberg of the Hillbillies from Mars will be playing some very hot tunes, and Chris Page of San Diego, who has written so many beloved dances, will at last be calling here. Don't miss this!
Music by Rodney Miller, Paul Kotapish & Daniel Steinberg
Calling by Chris Page
Join us for a very special contra dance tonight: Rodney Miller of Stringrays' fame, Paul Kotapish and Daniel Steinberg of the Hillbillies from Mars will be playing some very hot tunes, and Chris Page of San Diego, who has written so many beloved dances, will at last be calling here. Don't miss this!
FOGGY MOON WEEKEND
Nov 2-4, 2018, only a few spots left, so sign up now!
In case you haven't already heard, it's the place to be to dance to Elixir and DynaMix (with legendary guitarist Larry Unger and hot fiddlers Ben Schreiber & Elizabeth Dequine), and the amazing Cis Hinkle & Yoyo Zhou calling!
There's still room for you, if you sign up now...
Nov 2-4, 2018, only a few spots left, so sign up now!
In case you haven't already heard, it's the place to be to dance to Elixir and DynaMix (with legendary guitarist Larry Unger and hot fiddlers Ben Schreiber & Elizabeth Dequine), and the amazing Cis Hinkle & Yoyo Zhou calling!
There's still room for you, if you sign up now...
Nov 4: Foggy Moon Sunday Evening Community Dance
Even if you can't make it for the whole weekend, you are invited to
Join us on the dance floor on Sunday evening, to enjoy this year's incredible talent:
Music by ELIXIR from Massachusetts, and DynaMix! (Larry Unger, Ben Schreiber & Elizabeth Dequine)
Calling by Cis Hinkle from Atlanta, and Yoyo Zhou from San Francisco!
Special Price: $25
Schedule: Doors open 6:15pm, Contra dancing 7pm to 10pm
Even if you can't make it for the whole weekend, you are invited to
Join us on the dance floor on Sunday evening, to enjoy this year's incredible talent:
Music by ELIXIR from Massachusetts, and DynaMix! (Larry Unger, Ben Schreiber & Elizabeth Dequine)
Calling by Cis Hinkle from Atlanta, and Yoyo Zhou from San Francisco!
Special Price: $25
Schedule: Doors open 6:15pm, Contra dancing 7pm to 10pm
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Contra Dance
Music by InTentCity
Calling by Celia Ramsay
"Intensity" is definitely the word for this hot young family band, stopping in to play for us on tour from Idaho! You've got to hear them to believe how good they are: Betz, Graham, Seth, and David Richards.
Contra Dance
Music by InTentCity
Calling by Celia Ramsay
"Intensity" is definitely the word for this hot young family band, stopping in to play for us on tour from Idaho! You've got to hear them to believe how good they are: Betz, Graham, Seth, and David Richards.
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays (in December, our dances may vary due to the holiday season) at the Carmel Youth Center, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend – beginners are always welcome! If you'd like to support MCDC, please consider becoming a Member (a minimum $25/year sponsorship helps us to continue these wonderful dances).
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Dances begin at 7:00pm (unless otherwise specified), with a highly recommended newcomers' orientation 20 minutes before the dance begins.
Admission for regular dances is:
Not sure what Contra Dance is? See videos and learn more by checking out our About Contra Dance page. If you're feeling nervous about learning how to contra dance, we even have links to beginning dancers' training videos on YouTube – they are a wonderful help, though nothing replaces dancing as a way to learn. Please be aware that some of our dancers are sensitive to fragrances – we respectfully request that everyone please be thoughtful about using products with fragrance prior to a contra dance. Thank you! |
Click on upcoming dates on our Google Calendar below for more information about bands and callers...
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