2019
NEW! Introductory pre-dance workshop at 7:10pm
7:30pm-10:30pm -- $10 ($5 for people 22 and under)
Info: (617) 299-1590 (leave a message; we'll call back)
Please bring soft-soled shoes!
This dance is sponsored by NEFFA. We are a diverse community of friendly people who enjoy and promote the lively tradition of contra dance. Please read our code of conduct: Dance Etiquette and Safety.
Watch contra dance videos! Video #1 Video #2
We will cancel the dance if we feel that weather conditions would make for unsafe travel.
No animals (other than service animals) are allowed in the building.
Check the NEFFA homepage for weather-related notices
Dance History
Directions
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Lost and Found - All Thursday Lost and Found items will be retained at the Concord Scout House for a period of time.
Bookings (contact Lisa Greenleaf laleaf AT gmail DAHT com)
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- August
- 1 Jack Mitchell with Liz Faiella, Dan Faiella and Eric Eid-Reiner
8 Sue Rosen with Eric Boodman, Jon Cannon, and Bruce Rosen
15 Shari Shakti and House on Fire (Carol Bittenson, Roberta Sutter and Max Newman)
22 Don Veino and Anadama (Emily Troll, Amelia Mason and Bethany Waickman)
29 Andrew Stout and Calluna (Gus Cantieni, Eileen O'Grady and Jesse Ball) - September
- 5 Rich Sbardella with Aldo Lavaggi, Casey Murray and Julie Vallimont
12 Steve Zakon-Anderson with Cedar Stanistreet, David Cantieni and Donal Sheets
19 Lisa Greenleaf and Downeast (Ed Howe, Casey Murray, Emerald Ray and Stuart Kenney)
26 Will Mentor and Buddy System (Noah VanNorstrand and Julie Vallimont) - October
- 3 Ben Sachs-Hamilton and the NOB (Neffa Open Band); Cedar Stanistreet, leader with Donal Sheets
It’s COOKIE NIGHT. Bring cookies (and ingredient list) to share. Play it safe: No Nuts!
10 George Marshall and Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Glen Loper and Bethany Wiackman)
17 Sue Rosen and Eloise & Co (Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell and Bethany Waickman)
24 Lisa Greenleaf and Rift (Everest Witman, Julie Metcalf, Jesse Ball and Matt Kenney)
31 Neffa Halloween Contra (multi-caller) and the NOB (Neffa Open Band); Donal Sheets, leader.
Black and Orange night! Costumes welcome, too. - November
- 7 Dugan Murphy with Dave Langford and Kate Barnes
14 Dereck Kalish with Jesse Ball, Casey Murray and Eric Boodman
21 Steve Zakon-Anderson and Spare Parts (Liz Stell, Eric Buddington and Bill Matthiesen)
28 No dance tonight. Happy Thanksgiving! - December
- 5 Bob Golder and the NOB (Neffa Open Band); Julie Metcalf, leader, with Max Newman
12 Kristen Planeaux and Chimney Swift (Cecile Leroy, Daniel Raine, Yaron Shragai and Avalon Zoë Madonna)
19 Dave Eisenstadter with Julie Metcalf and Max Newman
26 Wild Asparagus (George Marshall, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival, David Cantieni and Corey DiMario)
The NOB: Come make a big sound with the NEFFA open band!
Let’s fill the stage with musicians and the hall with music. All musicians and levels encouraged to come, and a NOB tunes list is available now Bring your own music stand. Please no percussion instruments or amplifiers.
Alert! There are a couple of changes this year. Off-site parking has moved: