
Monday Night Contra Dance
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
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Lively caller led contra dancing to a live band, with a 7 p.m. beginner friendly lesson and social sets at 7:30 p.m.; a weekly Monday night community dance for newcomers and regulars.

Lively caller led contra dancing to a live band, with a 7 p.m. beginner friendly lesson and social sets at 7:30 p.m.; a weekly Monday night community dance for newcomers and regulars.
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