Welcome to the Brattleboro Dance!
The Brattleboro contra dance is a twice monthly dance party featuring fantastic live music, excellent calling, and a lively group of friendly dancers. We feature talented performers from Brattleboro and the surrounding areas, where we are fortunate to live amongst some of the best dance musicians and callers in the country. We welcome new and experienced dancers and dancers of all ages. No experience is necessary, all dances are taught and called, and you don't need to come with a partner. We hope to see you there!
Nightingale and Lisa Greenleaf at the Brattleboro Dance in 2008
The Venue
The dance takes place in the Stone Church at the corner of Main and Grove Streets, just north of the post office in downtown Brattleboro, VT. The Stone Church features a lovely wooden dance floor and excellent acoustics in a convenient location.
Timing & Pricing
The dance starts at 7:15 with a workshop for beginners, and continues with dancing for all from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Admission is $10 ($7 students/seniors/low income). Beginners are welcome; all the dances will be taught. You don't need to come with a partner, other friendly dancers will dance with you. For more info email or call 802-257-9234.
Slow jam
We welcome musicians to hang out and play tunes together at a slow, informal jam session before every dance. All instruments and skill levels are welcome starting at 5:30 PM and going until around 6:30.
Email list
Enter your email address to join the Brattleboro dance email list. You will receive an email reminder before each dance.
Upcoming dances
January 10, 2010
- David Millstone, calling
- Mia Friedman, fiddle
- Ari Friedman, cello
- Owen Marshall, guitar
January 24, 2010
- Steve Zakon Anderson, calling
- with Notorious
- Eden Macadam Somer, fiddle
- Eddie Jay, accordion
- Larry Unger, guitar
February 21, 2010
- Elixir
- Nils Fredland, calling/trombone
- Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, fiddle
- Jesse Hazzard-Watkins, trumpet
- Anna Patton, clarinet
- Owen Morrison, guitar/feet
February 28, 2010
- caller TBA,
- with Heathen Creek
- Maia Rutman, fiddle
- Mark Koyama, mandolin
- Pete Johannsen, guitar
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