June 14 Halifax Contra Waterfront Dance
Schedule
Sun Jun 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-03:00Location
Tall Ships Quay | Halifax, NS
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Join us Sunday June 14th afternoon, for a special Waterfront Contra Dance!We're hosting an all-ages community dance to live, foot-stomping East-cost tunes on June 14 at the Halifax Waterfront! (weather permitting).
Time:
Sunday June 14th, 2:00-4:30 pm.
Important Note: this event is fair-weather only - if weather looks cold and/or wet, please ensure that event is on before coming (facebook.ca/halifaxcontradances or halifaxcontra.ca)
Location:
Tall Ships Quay on the Halifax Waterfront (near the Discovery Centre, at the end of Morris St-- look for the trellises on the boardwalk)
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Cost: This event is free!
We do appreciate donations for our wonderful live musicians. Bring a little cash if you can.
Caller: Kat Kitching
Musicians: Ella DesAulniers on fiddle and Luca Vargas on guitar
Weather:
Event is fair-weather only - please check our website (halifaxcontra.ca) or facebook (facebook.com/halifaxcontradances), for updates if the weather looks iffy.
If you are unsure, write [email protected].
We will make the final call by 6:00 pm on Saturday June 13th.
Also- very important: - Dress warmly!!
People are often surprised how cool it is on the waterfront, compared to up-town.
To bring:
- a water bottle - there is no potable water on site
- a warm layer- it can be breezy right by the water
- comfortable and flat shoes (no heels! boardwalk is uneven)
- a cash donation for our volunteer musicians if you can
- if you want to sit to watch/listen, bring your own folding chair!
What is Contra Dancing?
- Contra dancing is an easy to learn style of community dancing with a high level of interaction and fun.
- There's no fancy footwork, and the caller tells you what to do.
- You will join hands with many other smiling people as you travel in circles, zig-zags, and figure 8's - the movement never stops and the live music carries you along.
- You can find more information at https://www.halifaxcontra.ca/details-about-our-dances/
Our dances usually take place indoors, so bear in mind that some of the information on our website will not be relevant to this special outdoor event!
Is this event appropriate for children?
In general, kids who are 8 and older can follow the directions and successfully participate.
Younger kids are still welcome - they can shadow along with their parents, or just dance freely to the music.
Thanks to @Build Nova Scotia for hosting our event!
Questions?
Write Kat at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Tall Ships Quay, 1723 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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