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An evening of

Contra and Ceilidh Dancing

October 23rd, 2009

Dancing 7:30-10:30pm
Dessert Potluck during the break

Caller: Music:

BIDA presents it's first ever contra/ceilidh dance on Friday, October 23rd. Hosted by dance caller Nils Fredland, from Keene, NH, who describes the event as "a social event and party atmosphere, with dancing attached." Expect wicked good, rocked out fiddle tunes played by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins on fiddle, Owen Marshall on guitar, and Garrett Sawyer on bass. Nils's dance selection will include contras, squares, longways sets, circles (and a few other surprises), with the ultimate goal of sharing dances that everyone can do, right away.

Where:

    Cambridge Masonic Hall
    1950 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA 02140

    Public Transportation (strongly recommended)

    The Masonic Hall is a short walk from Porter Square Station

    Parking

    Parking permit needed on most side streets.
    Parking meters on Mass. Ave.
    If coming from out of town, parking at Alewife or Davis Square and taking subway may be the best option.
    Share rides with other dancers!
    Shaws grocery store parking lot is nearby with a small risk of being towed. Not recommended.

How Much:

    $5-15 sliding scale
    Additional donations to BIDA are welcome to help fund future projects.

Volunteer:

    There are a limited number of volunteer openings in exchange for free admission. Contact us for more information:

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