Mystic Pie Dance, Sat. 01/25/2025
Schedule
Sat Jan 25 2025 at 07:30 am to 10:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Groton Community Center | Groton, CT
MYSTIC PIE DANCE Sat. 01/25/2025
A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut!
● WHEN: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road Groton CT 06340 https://www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd+Groton+CT+06340/@41.3494396-72.0327891630m
● WHAT: Contra dancing is a public and a community shindig! It is so wicked fun done to the live fiddle tunes of Ireland Scotland England France Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner and no experience is needed.
● WHY: In order to have a wicked good time!
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● LIVE MUSIC: "WOODY & THE WESTSIDE WARBLERS": who are: Camilla Streeter keyboards; Bob Elliot on fiddle and guiding "Woody" David Horne bass mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
● CALLER: STEVE HOLLAND - From CT, Steve is a modern contra dance caller, calling dances for all levels from the novice to the expert with dances ranging from traditional reels, southern style squares to the most current contra dances. He will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at the beginning of the dance.
● ADMISSION: $10 adults $7 students. & Donations gratefully accepted!
● Web site: https://mysticpiedance.wixsite.com/mystic-pie-dance
● HOMEMADE PIE SLICES! We offer a medley of Home-Made Pie Slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3 a slice to help support the band and caller.
● Web site: https://mysticpiedance.wixsite.com/mystic-pie-dance
● ROLE TERMS are: "Ladies & Gents" (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!
● CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
● PARKING: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!
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Where is it happening?
Groton Community Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
