Upcoming Contra Dance Events:
First-ever Fall Band Showcase!
Warren Blier calls for 3 Fine Local Bands:
The Stringbean Serenaders; Marta Lynch & Bob Silberstein;
& The Hangars-On! (aka The Airport Jammers)
Saturday, Dec. 4th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance...
The music will run the gamut on Saturday night, transporting you from good Old-Time to Irish to Eclectic & Tasty Tune Treats! Come and join all the fun.
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
Warren Blier calls for 3 Fine Local Bands:
The Stringbean Serenaders; Marta Lynch & Bob Silberstein;
& The Hangars-On! (aka The Airport Jammers)
Saturday, Dec. 4th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance...
The music will run the gamut on Saturday night, transporting you from good Old-Time to Irish to Eclectic & Tasty Tune Treats! Come and join all the fun.
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
Contra Dance with The Crabapples, Kelsey Hartman calling!
Saturday, Dec. 18th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
We are lucky to count The Crabapples among our favorite local bands, and you won't want to miss hearing them play their first contra dance back, with one of their favorite callers (and ours!), Kelsey Hartmann, who will be calling using Larks & Ravens!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
Saturday, Dec. 18th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
We are lucky to count The Crabapples among our favorite local bands, and you won't want to miss hearing them play their first contra dance back, with one of their favorite callers (and ours!), Kelsey Hartmann, who will be calling using Larks & Ravens!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
Contra Dance with John & Tyler Weed, caller tba!
Saturday, Jan. 15th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
Father-son duo John & Tyler Weed return with their blazing-hot tunes & rhythm, with John bringing his sensational fiddling, and Tyler's ever more expert guitar mastery. You won't want to miss this fun evening!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
Saturday, Jan. 15th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
Father-son duo John & Tyler Weed return with their blazing-hot tunes & rhythm, with John bringing his sensational fiddling, and Tyler's ever more expert guitar mastery. You won't want to miss this fun evening!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICES: $20 Contra Angel / $12 general / $10 members / $5 military and full-time students with ID
SPECIAL SPONSORED DANCE:
Charlie Clark Memorial Birthday Contra Dance with The Syncopaths, Jacqui Grennan calling!
Saturday, Feb. 5th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
Come help celebrate departed longtime Monterey dancer, Charlie Clark, on the anniversary of his birthday, with an amazing night of high-energy contra dance, with music by the incomparable Syncopaths, with one of their favorite callers, Jacqui Grennan from LA, calling the evening with Larks & Robins!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICE: FREE!! This is a fully sponsored dance in honor of Charlie Clark, although donations are always appreciated.
Charlie Clark Memorial Birthday Contra Dance with The Syncopaths, Jacqui Grennan calling!
Saturday, Feb. 5th, 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Monterey YMCA
Join us for another in-person contra dance!
Come help celebrate departed longtime Monterey dancer, Charlie Clark, on the anniversary of his birthday, with an amazing night of high-energy contra dance, with music by the incomparable Syncopaths, with one of their favorite callers, Jacqui Grennan from LA, calling the evening with Larks & Robins!
In-Person Rules: Open to vaccinated dancers only, proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances.
Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance.
Water will be offered outdoors during the break. Sorry, no potluck snacks yet.
PRICE: FREE!! This is a fully sponsored dance in honor of Charlie Clark, although donations are always appreciated.
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For more dance dates, see our Dance Calendar...
It takes a community to put on a great contra dance!
Please sign up to help: Dance Volunteer at Signup Genius
Please sign up to help: Dance Volunteer at Signup Genius
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 YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, at 600 Camino El Estero in Monterey, 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).
Copyright (c) 2020 Monterey Contra Dance Community, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable corporation.
Address: MCDC, PO Box 1734, Monterey, CA 93942. Email: info@montereycontradance.org
Address: MCDC, PO Box 1734, Monterey, CA 93942. Email: info@montereycontradance.org
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Schedule: 6:40pm Newcomers' Orientation
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 and not use 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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