**Sunday Afternoon Schedule:**
3:30pm Doors open
​3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
\~5:30pm 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](https://montereycontradance.org/index.html) to see who is playing this month!

**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
​$10-$25 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
​$5 active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under

See our website for the most up to date information:
[www.montereycontradance.org](https://montereycontradance.org/index.html)

**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.
-PLEASE stay home if you are feeling sick.

**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](https://montereycontradance.org/index.html) 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!**

Laura Frank

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