Upcoming Contradance Events
Saturday, November 21, 7-10 PM
Melrose Contra -- A Community Dance on Third Saturdays
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., Melrose, MA
Across from the Library
Suggested Donation $6
Our Contradance series for the community in Melrose--all ages and abilities are welcome, no partners necessary!
The band includes Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, recorder), Peter Butcher (piano), Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle), and Lia Kaynor (assistant dancing master). Newcomers welcome on the dance floor and in the band (fiddle, guitar, accordion, etc.).
Come celebrate Fall, dancing traditional New England square and contra dances to live music in a relaxed community-oriented setting.
Thursday, November 26, 8 PM
The 30th Annual Thanksgiving Contradance
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA
Park on the street or across from Starbucks or take the bus from Harvard Square.
Suggested Donation $8
Every year since 1979, we have held a Contradance on Thanksgiving in the Boston area--all dances taught, newcomers and sit-in musicians welcome, no partners necessary!
The band includes Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, winds), Lia Kaynor (assistant dancing master), Al MacIntire (accordion), Walter Lenk (mandocello), Debbie Knight (piano), Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle), Eli Kaynor (cello). Newcomers welcome on the dance floor and in the band (fiddle, guitar, accordion, etc.).
This is the perfect way to work off Thanksgiving dinner in the company of friends and family, doing traditional New England square and contra dances to live music in a relaxed community-oriented setting.
Saturday, December 19, 7-10 PM
Melrose Contradances for the Community -- A Solstice Celebration!
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., Melrose, MA
Across from the Library
Suggested Donation $6
Our Contradance series for the community in Melrose--all ages and abilities are welcome, no partners necessary!
The band includes Cammy Kaynor (caller, fiddler, recorder), Peter Butcher (piano), Nickolas Kaynor (fiddle), and Lia Kaynor (assistant dancing master). Newcomers welcome on the dance floor and in the band (fiddle, guitar, accordion, etc.).
Celebrate the Winter solstice, dancing traditional New England square and contra dances to live music in a relaxed community-oriented setting.
Friday, December 25, 8 PM
A Christmas Contradance
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA
Park on the street or across from Starbucks or take the bus from Harvard Square.
Suggested Donation $8
Every year since 1979, we have held a Contradance on Thanksgiving in the Boston area--all dances taught, newcomers and sit-in musicians welcome, no partners necessary!
Similar to Thanksgiving, for many years we have held a dance on Christmas Day in the Boston area. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, there is a poignancy to the last days of the year that is even more powerful when we gather as a community and dance. The dance will feature older English Country dances as well as some contras and squares. Further details will be coming next month.
Winter 2010
Melrose Contra -- A Community Dance on Third Saturdays
The Third Saturday contras in Melrose will continue in 2010. Check back here for details.
Other News
Carrie for Melrose!
Carrie has won the election for School Committee. Visit her website and Facebook link.
Morris Dancing
The Commonwealth Morris Men will again be hosting a Mid-winter Celebration in Newton on Wednesday 1/13/10.
Check online for details: commonwealthmorris.com or facebook.
Download our flyer.
Newcomers are welcome.
No prior experience necessary.
Dances are carefully taught (it's easy).
Musicians may sit-in, play, or improvise.
Donations to support events
are voluntary and flexible.
For more information, please contact:
Campbell Kaynor
28 Cargill St., Melrose, MA 02176
781-665-3835--cammydance@gmail.com