
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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Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.

Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.
Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

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Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.

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