Pre-Pre-New Year's Eve Dance to Feleboga! Norwegian dance afternoon workshop, potluck & dance

Name: Pre-Pre-New Year's Eve Dance to Feleboga! Norwegian dance afternoon workshop, potluck & dance
Start: 2025-12-27T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-27T22:00:00-08:00
Location: 600 Camino El Estero, 93940

Schedule

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

600 Camino El Estero, 93940 | Monterey, CA

Feleboga (Elizabeth Gaver, Hans-Heinrich Thedens and Alix Cordray) returns! Alix will be offering another wonderful Norwegian dance workshop in the afternoon, to the otherworldly harmonious ringing of a solo hardinger fiddle. Then, we'll enjoy a potluck outdoors and return for a contra dance to Feleboga's Old Time fun, with Mark Goodwin calling!
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Saturday Schedule:
4-6pm, Norwegian dance workshop, $5 separate fee
6-6:30pm Optional potluck dinner on the porch
6:30pm Doors open for Contra Dance
6:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
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Beginners are always welcome!
Location:
Monterey YMCA
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940

PRICES:
$15-$30 general admission
FREE for MCDC members!
$5 full-time military & students
FREE for children 12 & under
No one turned away for lack of funds!
We'll have some snacks to share, but more are always appreciated!
See our website for the most up to date information: www.montereycontradance.org
Please note our updated COVID policies:
-Masks and COVID vaccinations are encouraged, but not required.
-Masks will be available at the door for those who want one.
But what is a Contra Dance?
Contra is a form of community folk dance made up of long lines of couples dancing in sequence. A contra dancer gets to dance with their partner and everyone else in their line! Each individual dance is taught and called by a 'caller' with music provided by a live band.
Still confused? Check out our website or facebook page, look it up on youtube, or just show up at one of our events!
Worried about being new?
Don't be. Prior experience is not expected! Before each evening begins, the night's caller offers a lesson for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. In addition, contra is a walking dance, so no fancy footwork is required. Contra tradition is to change partners at the end of each dance, so bring your friends and get ready for a great time! The dance is open to all ages, newcomers are always welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner with you to the dance.
What should I bring?
No particular style of clothing is worn, though as the dancing is energetic, lightweight attire and low-heeled dance shoes with non-marking soft soles are considered more comfortable. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!
See you on the dance floor!