[Nz-folk] Contra Dance with Chilli Jam tomorrow [Wgtn]

[Jonathan Berkahn]

Saturday 19 April:

      7:30 pm (or 6:00 pm potluck dinner with the musicians)

      St Michael’s Anglican church hall,
      Upland Rd,
      Kelburn

      $10/5 ($25 families)

Chilli Jam are:
      Bernard Wells (flute, piano, fiddle)
      Mark Howell (hammer dulcimer, guitar)
      Jonathan Berkahn (piano, whistle, accordion)
      James McNamara (fiddle)
      Chris Mullins (mandolin, guitar)
      Pete Rocheford (bass)

      Cashy Yates will be calling.


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      More about Contra dance for the curious:
Contra Dance is a North American (New England) dance tradition; all you
need to know will be taught by the caller.  The basic movement is a
walking step, so no great athleticism is required.
      The music often has an American old-time flavour, but we also play
a fair number of Irish and Scottish jigs and reels as well.  Because we can.

For further information see:
http://www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca/link/jig/a_contra_dancers_primer.htm
http://mlsavage0.tripod.com/contra/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance