Downtown Amherst Contra Dance
A local community folk dance, inclusive & welcoming to all!
Third Wednesdays
7:30pm - 10:00pm
7:00pm intro lesson
Events
1/21 Andrew Stout with the Star Charters
Calling by Andrew Stout
Music by the Star Charters
- Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)
- Jess Newman (fiddle)
- Mark Price (guitar)
12/17 Luke Donforth with Kestrel
Calling by Luke Donforth
Music by Kestrel:
- Dave Langford (fiddle)
- Kate Barnes (piano, guitar)
11/19 Liz Nelson with Raven and Goose
Calling by Liz Nelson
Music by Raven and Goose:
- Corwin Zekley (fiddle)
- Grace Fellows (piano)
11/5 BONUS: Lisa Greenleaf with Stomp Rocket
Special bonus dance on the 1st Wednesday!
Calling by Lisa Greenleaf
Music by Stomp Rocket:
- Dave Langford (fiddle)
- Bethany Wakeman (guitar, piano)
- Glen Loper (mandolin, banjo)
10/15 Jeremy Korr with Joy Factor
Calling by Jeremy Korr
Music by Joy Factor:
- Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle)
- Rebecca Rose Weiss (fiddle)
- Henry Yoshimura (guitar)
Admission prices for all events
General: $15-$20
Student: $10-$15
FREE for 1st-timers attending 7pm lesson
FREE for volunteers
No one will be turned away for lack of funds — ask about our Dancing for All Fund.
Pay at the door. We prefer cash, and also accept Venmo and check.
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