Swingin’ Tern New Year’s Eve Contra Dance: Donna Hunt with Kaleidoscope

Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance.

A Swingin’ Tern tradition for over 35 years!

• Potluck Dinner 6:30pm–Please bring a entree or side dish to share.
• Dancing from 8pm to 12:30am–including the fabulous dessert break [bring a dessert to share] and midnight toast!

Admission:

• Adults $25 before 12/25; $30 after 12/26 and at the door.
• Students $12 before 12/25; $15 after 12/26 and at the door.
• Tickets will go on sale in November.

Caller: Donna Hunt

Having garnered an excellent national reputation, we are proud that Donna Hunt developed her calling chops at Swingin’ Tern Dances. Calling contras with interesting choreography and variations, Donna is known for utilizing clear, concise instructions to minimize teaching time and maximize dance time. Donna infuses the dancers with confidence, regardless of their skill level, and she enjoys guiding new dancers and challenging experienced ones.

Band: Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope has burst onto the contradance scene, featuring Minda Cowen on fiddle, Dominique Gagne on flute, Marco Brehm on bass, and Bill Peek on piano.

Useful Information:

• Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
• We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
• All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
• We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
• Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
• We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
• Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
• Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
• We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!