Swingin' Tern: DOUBLE DANCE The Moving Violations & Bob Isaacs

Saturday, November 1st 3:45pm—10:30pm

DOUBLE DANCE: BOB ISAACS & THE MOVING VIOLATIONS

Ron Grosslein--fiddle, percussion; Autumn Rose Lester--fiddle; Eric Eid-Reiner--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 All-Level Evening Dance $20 adults/$5 students*

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

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

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

Vaccination and Masks Optional

This is The Moving Violations only gig outside of New England this year!

BOB ISAACS

Swingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob Isaacs. Bob is known for his clear, concise calling. He is a prolific contra choreographer—his creative dances are called throughout the country. Bob is also known for his unusual dance forms: the Zia is a literal cross between a square and a contra while Bob’s grid squares provide a wild ride. Video of Bob Isaacs.

THE MOVING VIOLATIONS

With a 25+ year history, The Moving Violations have a playful energy that transcends the borders of countries and encourages spontaneity and improvisation. The band brings driving fiddle harmonies, strong rhythm, and collective groove and flow to the dance floor.

Original compositions as well as tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, New England, Eastern Europe, Sweden, and Eastern Europe are all fair game for The Moving Violations.

The band features Ron Grosslein on fiddle and percussion, Autumn Rose Lester on fiddle, and Eric Eid-Reiner on piano. Video of the Moving Violations. 

Promo Video for this Double Dance.

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, ortits 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: https://files.constantcontact.com/ad3e9aad001/932c00e7-65ae-4473-b21e-b4e241d799a0.pdf

• We no longer require vaccination. Masks are 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 have 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!