What we’re about
It's all about the fun! The swirling, twirling, can't stop smiling, grinning, laughing, moving, grooving, and all around just having a great time, fun.
COMMUNITY
Contra dancers are about the friendliest people on the planet! Everyone helps everyone else and there are dancers from 8 to 80 years old , and sometimes younger and older.
### Some recent changes that our PATMAD Board approved this past summer:
- We are now dancing EVERY THURSDAY!
- Masks are now OPTIONAL on 2nd and 4th Thursdays, only.
- Masks REQUIRED AT ALL OTHER TIMES for Mt Airy Contra (3rd Sat Contra and Allons Danser may have different requirements.)
- Vaccinations are still encouraged but not required.
Learn More Here: https://www.facebook.com/mtairycontra/
Upcoming events (2)
See all- JAN ALTER and local callers to music of COL. MIKE'S DANCE BANDCommodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center, Philadelphia, PA
JAN ALTER coordinating local callers to the music of COL. MIKE'S DANCE BAND: John Krumm (fiddle, guitar), Bob Stein (accordian), Bob Pasquarello (piano).
Role Terms this week and every week: Larks and Ravens
This dance will require:
- Masks (surgical or better and properly worn)
- Signed Waiver
Beginner lesson: 7:30
Dance time: 8 pm to 10:30 pm (note new ending time)
The evening will include a mask/air break that can be taken outside.Admission: sliding scale for local bands $5-$15+. Please pay in cash or electronically at the entrance to the dance.
### To REVIEW some changes the PATMAD Board approved summer of '23:
- Masks Optional: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, only.
- Masks Required all other times for Mt Airy Contra
Please read the rest of this text carefully if you plan to attend.
This is a masked dance, vaccinations are encouraged but not required to reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission
COVID Safety:
-Masks must be worn properly over nose and mouth the entire time you are indoors, except when taking sips of water on the sideline. If you choose to take your mask down or off, you will be welcomed by a board member, volunteer, or another dancer to pull it up or to go outside. Please wear a surgical mask or better (no gaiters or bandanas allowed). We will have N95 masks available for anyone who forgets their mask or has brought one that is not sufficient. (Your own food may be consumed outdoors not in the hall.)
-Sign a waiver at the door stating you agree to our Covid practices. Provide your current phone number and email for contact tracing purposes (please write clearly!). If you get sick after this dance, we implore you to immediately contact us at board@thursdaycontra.com so we can advise the community. Waivers will be kept and your attendance will be noted on the back should contract tracing become necessary.
-Feeling Sick on any dance night? Stay home! Please show care for the community and we'll see you next time. Dances will be every week as long as cases remain low. Thank you for your honesty and concern for others in our community.
-Bring Your Own water Bottle. We will not provide cups. We will provide water, but BYOB. We will not provide food, and ask you to consume your food outside.
Please carry in clean soft soled shoes (not used outside) to avoid damage to the floor.
HELP IS NEEDED FOR THIS DANCE TO HAPPEN! Volunteers are needed for set-up, and the check-in process (waivers/card checking) and clean-up. Contact Rich Myers, Volunteer coordinator: rich@thursdaycontra.com.We are looking forward to dancing with you!
Please write to board@thursdaycontra.com if you have any questions. The Board: Ian Brehm (vice president) Kirsten Erwin, Navonna Garrett, Oliver Lyons, Rich Myers (Treasurer), Dave Rupp (President), Peter Schiano, Adlai Waksman, Ella Williams, jess purvis (records czar) - JOHN KRUMM calling with THE CONTRAGENARIANSCommodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center, Philadelphia, PA
JOHN KRUMM calling with music by: THE CONTRAGENARIANS: Paul Sidlick (banjo & mandolin), Peter Szego (guitar and fiddle), Ed Jankiewicz (upright bass), Garry Moore (fiddle).
Role Term this week and every week: Larks and Ravens
- This dance will require:
- Signed Waiver
Beginner lesson: 7:30
Dance time: 8 pm to 10:30 pm (note new ending time)
The evening will include a break that can be taken outside.
Masks are optional tonight (optional on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month)
SNACKS? DID SOMEBODY SAY SNACKS? Yes! PLEASE BRING SNACKS TO SHARE. The Padmad Board is now encouraging people to bring snacks on mask optional nights. No peanuts or peanut butter please, due to allergies in our communityAdmission: Sliding Scale Admission, this is a local band, so:
Local Bands: $5 - $15+The first number is for those who require discounted admission
The second number helps others come to the dance, keeps our bank account healthy and allows us to pay the performers closer to what they are worth.You may pay any amount within the scale (or more). Thanks for supporting our dance!
Free admission for children 12 and under if they are able to follow our COVID precautions.Please read the rest of this text carefully if you plan to attend.
Vaccinations are encouraged but not required to reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission
COVID Safety:
-Feeling Sick on any dance night? Stay home! Please show care for the community and we'll see you next time. Dances will be every week as long as cases remain low. Thank you for your honesty and concern for others in our community.
-Bring Your Own water Bottle. We will not provide cups. We will provide water, but BYOB. We will not provide food, and ask you to consume your food outside.
Please carry in clean soft soled shoes (not used outside) to avoid damage to the floor.
HELP IS NEEDED FOR THIS DANCE TO HAPPEN! Volunteers are needed for set-up, and the check-in process (waivers/card checking) and clean-up. Contact Rich Myers at Rich@thursdaycontra.com, if you would like to help.We are looking forward to dancing with you.
Please write to board@thursdaycontra.com if you have any questions. We are looking forward to dancing with you!Please write to board@thursdaycontra.com if you have any questions. The Board: Ian Brehm (vice president), Christian Clothier, Kirsten Erwin, Navonna Garrett, Oliver Lyons, Rich Myers (Treasurer), Dave Rupp (President) , Peter Schiano (Vice President), Adlai Waksman, Ella Williams, jess purvis (records czar)
