Contra dance with caller Karen Justin, music by Torrent

Admission: $15 per adult, $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. WE ARE ENDING EARLY TONIGHT AT 10:00 PM TO START THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY AFTER-PARTY. POTLUCK CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOMED!

Welcome notes for new dancers: No experience or partner is required. The beginner's workshop at 7:00 will get you dancing in no time. Throughout the evening, we mix around with new partners at the start of each dance. 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. Home-baked goods or other snacks to share at the break are welcome.

Tonight's talent: In 2022, KAREN JUSTIN discovered the joy of contra calling. Known as a friendly and precise dancer, she brings these same qualities to the microphone. With clear teaching and well-timed calling, Karen welcomes new and experienced dancers alike, helping them connect to the music and to each other.

TORRENT is New York City’s newest contra dance band featuring Nadia Gaya on accordion, Sarah Stefanski on fiddle, and Ross Parker on piano. Torrent’s driving rhythms and exciting tunes will get you on your feet and dancing!

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

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. Convenient train times to Chatham are lv 5:11/ar 6:15 PM or lv 6:11/ar 7:15. Return trips leave Chatham at 10:35 and 11:35 PM.

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!