Contra dance with caller Ridge Kennedy, music by Hot Wasabi

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. 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: The RIDGE KENNEDY way to dance: Something old, something new. A dance that is chunky, then one that is smooth, another one funky. New dancers, we welcome, I’ll teach you your part. Just give us a chance. Put on your best smile and come to the dance.

HOT WASABI features Dave Miller, who converted from classical violin to dance and Celtic fiddle long ago; Chris Carpenter, who plays mandolin, guitar, clarinet, and whistle for dances from Philadelphia to New England; and Roberta Goren, who plays flute at a variety of gigs.

Admission: $15-$20 as you're able. $5 with student ID. Cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay accepted 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.