Swingin' Tern: DOUBLE DANCE Liz Nelson & Missing Lynx

Saturday, August 1st 3:45pm—10:30pm

DOUBLE DANCE: LIZ NELSON & MISSING LYNX

Oliver Scanlon--fiddle, viola, mandolin, feet, vocals; Alex Fortier--piano, keyboards

3:45 – 5:45 pm **Afternoon Advanced Contras $20 adults/$5 students*

5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants

7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop

7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $20 adults/$5 students*

*Combo ticket for Afternoon & Evening Dances $35 adults/$10 students

Tickets will be available at the door

All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ

Vaccination and Masks Optional

CALLER: LIZ NELSON

Liz Nelson is a contra caller based in Greenfield, MA. She’s known for her clear, easy-to-follow teaching style, steady presence, and warm, welcoming energy. Liz approaches every gig with an open mind because she knows that people of all ages and experience levels can find joy and success in the dance hall. She also loves taking to the dance floor herself and serves on committees that run contra and fusion events in Western MA.

Since stepping up to the mic as a contra dance caller in 2018, Liz has learned so much about the community she loves through the adventures and experiences she’s had. Liz has called at regular dances, festivals, and special events across the country from Maine to Hawai’i—and she’s always excited to see where the dance floor will take her next. Video of Liz Nelson.

BAND: MISSING LYNX

With years of combined experience playing for contra dances, Missing Lynx fills more sonic space than you might expect from a duo. Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, viola, mandolin, feet, vocals) and Alex Fortier (piano, keyboards) blend their talents to drive a dynamic dance engine. Prepare for fresh tunes from a variety of northeast folk repertoires as the duo brings expert execution, tight arrangements, gentle lift and smoothness to your dance! Video of Missing Lynx.

Full calendar for Swingin' Tern Dances.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

• Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing before the evening dance. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.

• **The Afternoon Advanced Contras session is for Experienced Contra Dancers only. You should be familiar with heys, petronellas, Rorey O’More, pass the ocean, orbits etc., with minimal prompting. If not, please join us for the evening dance. If you think you're there, come up your game.

• For the dinner break visit one of the 17 walkable restaurants within two blocks of the dance: Restaurant List.

• Vaccination and Masks Optional.

• All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.

• We are in an air-conditioned hall along with the option for open windows on all four sides.

• 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 orange Igloo cooler.

• Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.

• We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!