Mystic Contra Dance, Sat. 08/27/2022

MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance" Sat. 08/27/2022

● TIME: Dance 7:30-11:00pm --- [NO Registration needed!]

● WHERE: Groton Senior Center's Community meeting/banquet hall @ 102 Newtown Road Groton CT 06340.

● ROLES: Traditional - "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men"

● Summer is upon us and many local contra dances have closed for the summer due to a lack of air conditioning but not the Mystic Contra Dance! We have AC!!!!

● CALLER: Sandy Lafleur. Music is a part of almost everything Sandy does. “Music brings people together.” “I love contra dancing.” She is a caller and has traveled all over New England “b.c.” before Covid. “It brings all generations together breaking down barriers. You don’t need a partner just come. You’re not with the same person all evening.” She organized the Milford Contra Dances years ago and hopes they will soon return.

● LIVE MUSIC: "First Time String Band". Sally Rogers Guitar; Howie Bursen Banjo; Deck Nieforth Harmonica Feet Spoons; and special guest Dan Lanier fiddle.

● COVID precautions: Things keep changing! Rapid test beforehand is suggested for all to avoid spreading the virus. Proof of vaccinations (or a negative test within 48 hours) is required. Masks are encouraged but optional.

Masks are highly encouraged and recommended but not required.

● ADMISSION: $10 adults $7 students. & Donations gratefully accepted! Delicious pies at the break for $3/slice help support the band.

● CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Clothing is casual layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).

● PARKING: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!

● WEBSITE:([email protected])

● LOCATION: Google Maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd+Groton+CT+06340/@41.3483483-72.032034116z

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