Village Contra

NYC's Gender Free Contra Dance

Dance whichever role you want with whomever you want!
Our dances are held monthly and are open to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, dance experience, or number of left feet.
Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Admission $12.
Refreshment contributions graciously accepted!






Celebrate May With Contra Dance

Friday, May 11, 2012

CALLER: Linda Leslie

BAND: Factory Boys with

  • Eric McDonald - guitar, mandolin, vocals
  • Stuart Kenney – bass, banjo
  • TBA - fiddle



Dance With Us In June

Friday, June 8, 2012

CALLER: Dean Allemang

BAND: Three Wise Guys + Marco with

  • Marnen Laibow-Koser – piano, fiddle, viola, flute
  • Danny Elias – clarinet, dumbek
  • Chip Prince - piano
  • Marco Brehm - bass

Friday Night Dance Schedules

  • 6:30 - 7:00PM Workshop for beginners and "Contra Schmooze"
  • 7:00 - 9:45 pm - Contra Dance
  • 9:45 - 10:00 PM Help band pack up and load car - we *must* be out of the building by 10PM.
  • 10:00 PM Join us for socializing after the dance at the Chelsea Gallery diner, - 72 7th Ave, the West side of 7th Ave. between 14th and 15th St.


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