BIDA - 4th Friday Contra Dance Party

Spark in the Dark: Contra Dance Party -- Friday 11/26/2010

music by Nor'easter and Perpetual e-Motion
Cedar Stanistreet, fiddle
Max Newman, mandolin, guitar
Julie Vallimont, piano, accordion

Ed Howe, fiddle
John Cote, guitar

with Bill Olson and Dave Eisenstadter calling

Contra Dance 7pm-12am
Introductory workshop 6:30pm-7pm
Dessert potluck and freestyle dance to DJ Matt Blackfield during the break (9pm-9:30pm)
$8-15 sliding scale

Special lighting effects will set the scene. Festive attire, costumes, and glow in the dark accessories encouraged but not required. Bring a water bottle, a pair of non-street shoes to dance in, and a potluck dessert. All are welcome, no partner necessary, all dances taught.

Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects.

St. John's Church
80 Mount Auburn St.
Watertown, MA 02472

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Public Transportation: St. John's Church is on the 71 trackless trolley from harvard square. It's also two blocks from Watertown Square, where the 52, 57, 70, 70A, 502, and 504 stop. See the church's directions.
Parking: There are parking lots, and you can also park on Mt Auburn St. on Sundays.
Volunteer: There are a limited number of volunteer openings in exchange for free admission. Contact us for more information:

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