
WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE, Sat. 02/11/2023
● TIME: 7:30 – 10:30 pm (Intro session 7:15 – 7:30 pm)
● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church's gymnasium,
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
● All are welcome! Contra dancing is easy learn. No previous experience is necessary. Come alone or bring a partner. To get you started, we have a Intro lesson at 7:15 p.m. to show you the basics. It is a great way to meet new people and get great exercise at the same time.
● ROLES: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men".
● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances, Family Dances, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers, community dances, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.
● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances, Family Dances, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers, community dances, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.
● LIVE MUSIC: "Kingfisher" is a Boston-based contra dance band, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths).
● MASKS: Are optional and always welcome.
● ADMISSION: The admission fee is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $20 per family.
● WEBSITE: https://www.worcesterdance.org
● PARKING: Parking is in behind the church accessible via State Street and turn left in behind the Wesley United Methodist Church (see photo below).
● DRESS: Dress is casual and please bring clean non street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily on the floor. Wear comfortable clothing in layers!
● LOCATION: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/…/114…/@42.26941,-71.8031027,17
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