Upcoming Contra Dance Events:
Please note our updated COVID policies, which are in force for every in-person event put on by the Monterey Country Dance Community:
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID.
- 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. Please note that we will not be checking for boosters.
- Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance whenever indoors, except briefly while taking a drink. Acceptable masks: N95, KN95, KF94, or P1000 with exhaust filter. Masks will be available at the door for those who need them.
- Water will be offered outdoors during the break.
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID.
- Can you help us out? We need volunteer help to put on our dances. Sign up here!
- It's that time again... after 3 years, we are back to our annual Membership Drive!
- Our latest SCHEDULE of DANCES is here!
GREAT NEWS! Our beloved
Foggy Moon Weekend is BACK! Nov 3-5, 2023
Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins
Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono
Put the dates on your calendar now! Registration opens July 1st
Meanwhile, it definitely takes an entire community to put on this wonderful event,
so please consider volunteering to serve on our Foggy Moon Committee.
We especially need your help as a:
* Volunteer Coordinator
* Closing Manager, or
* Silent Raffle Manager
Please EMAIL US to sign up now!
Foggy Moon Weekend is BACK! Nov 3-5, 2023
Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins
Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono
Put the dates on your calendar now! Registration opens July 1st
Meanwhile, it definitely takes an entire community to put on this wonderful event,
so please consider volunteering to serve on our Foggy Moon Committee.
We especially need your help as a:
* Volunteer Coordinator
* Closing Manager, or
* Silent Raffle Manager
Please EMAIL US to sign up now!
April 1st Contra Dance
Music by The Contra Cats, with Warren Blier calling!
(Lee Anne Welch, Sonia Shell, Yvonne Walbroehl)
Meow! Those Contra Cats keep us howling for more, more great tunes from this hot bluegrass-infused band. Come dance with us and find out why they're some of our favorite cats, while Warren Blier will herd us all into an evening of memorable dance fun!
Music by The Contra Cats, with Warren Blier calling!
(Lee Anne Welch, Sonia Shell, Yvonne Walbroehl)
Meow! Those Contra Cats keep us howling for more, more great tunes from this hot bluegrass-infused band. Come dance with us and find out why they're some of our favorite cats, while Warren Blier will herd us all into an evening of memorable dance fun!
April 15th Contra Dance
Music by Magic Reelism, with Kelsey Hartman calling!
(Sue Jones, Dave Wright, Cheryl McKinney & Del Eckels)
Magic Reelism returns, paired again with lively Bay Area caller Kelsey Hartman, to offer up unmatched dance fun for all. You won't want to miss it!
Music by Magic Reelism, with Kelsey Hartman calling!
(Sue Jones, Dave Wright, Cheryl McKinney & Del Eckels)
Magic Reelism returns, paired again with lively Bay Area caller Kelsey Hartman, to offer up unmatched dance fun for all. You won't want to miss it!
May 6th Waltz Workshop & Contra Dance
Music by Daniel Steinberg & Friends, with Susan Petrick calling!
Who doesn't love to waltz? Who doesn't want to learn more about this intriguing and universal ballroom dance? Join us for our annual dance workshop, this year focused on waltzing with Susan Petrick & Joseph Vanderway. Then, stay for an optional outdoor potluck, and contra dance the night away!
Schedule:
> Waltz Workshop: 4-6
> Outdoor Potluck Dinner: 6-6:40
> Beginners' Orientation: 6:40-7
> Contra Dance: 7-10
Music by Daniel Steinberg & Friends, with Susan Petrick calling!
Who doesn't love to waltz? Who doesn't want to learn more about this intriguing and universal ballroom dance? Join us for our annual dance workshop, this year focused on waltzing with Susan Petrick & Joseph Vanderway. Then, stay for an optional outdoor potluck, and contra dance the night away!
Schedule:
> Waltz Workshop: 4-6
> Outdoor Potluck Dinner: 6-6:40
> Beginners' Orientation: 6:40-7
> Contra Dance: 7-10
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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