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A Contra Dance For All in Prospect Park

  • Concert Grove Pavilion Prospect Park United States (map)

Join us for our first outdoor dance of the year with music from Dance Magnet and calling from Maia McCormick!

Dance Magnet is NYC’s newest contra band, animated by Anne Beal’s sweet fiddling and backed up by percussion and piano to deliver groovy, Celtic-flavored barn burners and spicy Old-Time versions of well-loved contra dance tunes.

Dance Magnet is:

Anne Beal - lead fiddle
Chris Zuar - piano, cajon
Robert Wood - banjo, bass
Charlie Shaw - guitar, percussion

Sunday, May 20st, 3-6 pm
Lesson at 2:30 pm
Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

Important Dance Information

  • Please do not attend if:

    • You have any symptoms that may be related to covid-19 or other viruses

    • You have come in contact with anyone in the 2 weeks prior to the dance who is suspected to have covid-19

  • This dance is mask-optional

  • Cost of entry

    • Pay what you wish! Suggested donations are $9 for students and members, $15 for non-members. Children under 12 are free.

    • Please try to bring cash, as it's faster and easier for us to collect at entry!

  • Location: Concert Grove Pavilion in Prospect Park

    • 153 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225