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Groton Grange Contra Dance
January 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm–10:00 pm EST
$5 – $20
- Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!!
- This is so wicked fun!! NO need to bring a partner AND, NO need to know how, it is easy! Our professional caller will teach you how!
- Live Music by The Contra Banditos. The Banditos were formed in the late 1980s when original band member Dan Fassett and two of his students decided to practice their craft at a contra dance in the First Parish Church in Groton, MA. Those practice sessions evolved into the formation of the band. From a handful of fiddle members, we have grown into a band with typically eight members who play fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano, mandolin, whistle, bass and percussion.
- Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the rotary (country) waltz.
- Admission: Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 per couple or family / children under 3 free. Contributions are greatly appreciated!
- Parking: on-street. Please be careful.
- Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
- Role Terms are: “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.