Contra Dance w/ Springtide

It's cold outside! Warm up at Mechanics' Hall and participate in our second of three contra dances this winter.

For those who may not know... Contra is a social dance built around simple, repeating patterns, live music, and a lot of partner changes. Dancers form long lines, move together, and meet many people over the course of the night.

This dance will take place in our historic ballroom, with amazing live music by Springtide and calling by Hannah Chamberlain.

All ages and dance levels are welcome (the beginner's lesson starts at 7 PM). Come alone or with friends!

Tickets are $15 for Mechanics' Hall Members, $20 for General Admission; no one turned away for lack of funds at the door

ABOUT THE BAND

is: Willy Clemetson on fiddle and foot percussion, Elsie Gawler on cello and fiddle, and Ethan Tischler on guitar. They are musicians, songwriters, and central figures in the Mid-Coast Maine fiddling scene. They combine a love of high-energy traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music, heartfelt original tunes and songs, and spacious creative improvisation to produce their unique trio: Springtide. They aim to lift audiences with the music of the landscapes they come from, drawing inspiration from the tidal rhythms and creative energies of the coastal land they're grateful to call home.

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

6:45 PM - Doors Open

7:00 PM - Beginner Lesson

7:30 PM - Dancing Begins

10:00 PM - Dancing Ends

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.

ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. The building is wheelchair accessible via a small modular ramp. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator.

If you need accessibility accommodations/questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 207-773-8396.

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