Saturday Contra Dance! Live Music by FORGERY, with Kelsey Hartman calling!

## May 17th- Saturday Night Contra - music of FORGERY, with Kelsey Hartman calling!

They blew our minds last time. You will not want to miss the return of FORGERY, with Ben Jackson's fiddling & Will Wheeler's driving guitar & foot percussion! There's nothing quite like the alchemy of these two together!

​​​Saturday Night Schedule:
6:30pm Door open
​6:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)

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Live music and livelier dancing since 1999! We host public contra dances on 1st Sundays & 3rd Saturdays in Monterey, CA.
Beginners are always welcome!

Each evening features a different live band and dance caller, so be sure to check out our website to see who is playing this month: [www.montereycontradance.org](https://onebox.scenethink.com/creator/events/www.montereycontradance.org)

Saturday Schedule: Lesson at 6:40, Dance starts at 7pm
Sunday Schedule: Lesson at 3:40, Dance starts at 4pm

Beginners are always welcome!
Calling will be Larks & Robins.
Vaccinations & masks recommended.

Location:
Monterey YMCA
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940

PRICES (Sliding Scale):
$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!

See our website for the most up to date information: [www.montereycontradance.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.montereycontradance.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR31bzXpyNunlTsGbhKXaPKBZZ2IHD7rVjQNx3xUO8NzDeXCxMG2uMGupz4&h=AT0Y3xjhdv8xrb8r-LqTO8hw1UJF8eNpv9wV3IKHbAb0fgWFbN_6drooCLF7ZBwrM7uwnwgHPqiOgo6lxeMrMAbSBUghMY1nHKPE5o69k7-Fs3qvO1DFAeTkerPaVJ07Vg&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AT05UmzXpVCWHxXNbX5l9CPGBbimHT9yuw-ZLxxxXs7Va2uQZMJgd2XJfPwDGOWLp1kMjk6kE4R9PdBzHPW6wYqcvskzSKK7uJrb4c_zx7IRRd0SqVDVvdi9SBBbNEUEqUnH2jHzbZEshA7-bitFUSujXYiy)

Please note our updated COVID policies:
-COVID vaccinations and masks are encouraged, but not required.
-Masks will be available at the door for those who need them.
-Water will be offered outdoors

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!