Contra dance with caller Paul Morris, music by Flying Circus

Welcome notes for new dancers: The beginner's lesson at 7:00 PM will get you dancing in no time. Come alone or with a friend. Throughout the evening, we mix around and dance with everyone. The music is live, and the steps are called/prompted. People of all ages attend, and our events are alcohol-free. The hall is air conditioned. Dancing is aerobic; dress lightly and bring a water bottle. Flat-soled shoes are best; heels or flip-flops are not recommended.

Tonight's talent: PAUL MORRIS has been contra dancing for over two decades, from his hometown of Berea, Kentucky to New York City where he now hangs his hat. He has found his experience as a teacher helps him effectively teach dances to newcomers and experienced dancers alike.

The three-ring FLYING CIRCUS features Anna Bosnick, a superb fiddler with deep roots in Irish and Québécois music; Christie Riehl, a sublime cellist with deep roots in Bach and folk music; and Doug Healy, a hard-working guitarist who keeps the tempo going steady, with deep roots in the Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Van Morrison.

Admission: $15-$20 as you're able. $5 with student ID. Cash at the door.
Times: Beginner's lesson at 7:00 PM. Dance from 7:30-10:30 PM, first and third Saturdays.

There is ample parking in the lot behind St. Paul's and the adjacent municipal library. The Chatham train station is just two and a half blocks away. Use New Jersey Transit from Penn Station in NYC and take the Morris & Essex line terminating at Morristown or Dover.

Hungry before the dance? Chatham has many restaurants offering a variety of cuisines all within two blocks of our location on Main Street.

Swingin' Tern dances are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month and are presented by The Folk Project. Join our email list here to get dance announcements, and check out our Facebook page. Our dance is run by volunteers. Sign up to lend a hand at a future dance and get a free pass for that evening! Home-baked goods or other snacks to share at the break are welcome.