Square Dance! at Captain + Stoker's Birthday Festival

Get ready for an hour of old-time square dancing fun in the sun!
To celebrate Captain + Stoker's birthday, the Stringbean Serenaders and caller Sam Winter are putting on an hour of old time music and dancing... and YOU'RE invited! Join us for an hour of circles, squares, contras, and other surprises! All ages welcome!
Saturday, July 11 - 12pm - 1pm
Jack's Park, downtown Monterey
Dance is FREE and open to the public! No experience required.
We'll be dancing in the grass, so leave your nice shoes at home! Bring water for dancing and money to check out the cool art and food vendors at the festival. Stick around for the other musical acts!
More Birthday Festival information on the C+S website: www.captainandstoker.com/pages/events
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See our website for the most up to date information: www.montereycontradance.org/
But what is a Contra Dance?
Contra is a form of community folk dance made up of long lines of couples dancing in sequence. A contra dancer gets to dance with their partner and everyone else in their line! Each individual dance is taught and called by a 'caller' with music provided by a live band.
Still confused? Check out our website, look it up on youtube, or just show up at one of our events!
Worried about being new?
Don't be. Prior experience is not expected! Before each evening begins, the night's caller offers a lesson for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. In addition, contra is a walking dance, so no fancy footwork is required. The dance is open to all ages, newcomers are always welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner with you to the dance.
What should I bring?
Water! Comfortable, lightweight clothing (dancing is aerobic)! Clean, smooth-soled shoes!