Swingin' Tern: DOUBLE DANCE Steve Zakon-Anderson & Northwoods

Saturday, November 21st 3:45pm—10:30pm

STEVE ZAKON-ANDERSON & NORTHWOODS

Casey Murray on guitar and cello, Molly Tucker on fiddle, and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano

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 Evening Dance for All $20 adults/$5 students*

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

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

Northwoods leads us Into the Woods with their timbre tunes. Steve will call old Chestnuts along with Currant Poplar contras. For just a few Buckeyes, Yew Alder go for a Peach of a time. So, Spruce yourself up and bring your Pawpaw or Elder, but leave your Dogwood and Catalpa at home. If you don’t give a Fig, and Banyan all hope, you’ll Pine and Balsam if you miss this dance. Cedar light and get your Ash in gear; there's no way you'll be Sycamore contras. You don’t need Persimmon to Yucca it up.

CALLER: STEVE ZAKON-ANDERSON

Steve Zakon-Anderson has been calling contras for over 40 years. He enthusiastically embraces the role of facilitator aiding the joyful connection between the music on the stage and the dancers on the floor. Steve is appreciated by dancers for his skill at programming the right dances for the hall, for his clear and efficient teaching, and for his sense of humor, and is appreciated by dance bands for his considerate weaving of his calling with their music. Video of Steve Zakon-Anderson

BAND: NORTHWOODS

Northwoods is a Boston-based band that brings a seamless blend of unstoppable groove, infectious melodies, and boundless energy to the dance floor. Featuring Casey Murray on guitar and cello, Molly Tucker on fiddle, and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano, the band approaches contra dance music with a balance of tradition and innovation. They have found that their styles intertwine effortlessly, creating a groove that keeps dancers engaged from the first downbeat to the final note of the night. Video of Nothwoods

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.

• 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 three 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!