Did you know Sept. 21st is National Dance Day? We’re celebrating with the world premier of a brand new Contra band, Kaleidoscope! We’ll dance the night away to their Latin and jazz influenced contra tunes, along with the calling of Sue Gola.
Kaleidoscope is an innovative quartet that performs an ever-changing swirl of dance music. Presenting everything from traditional New England and old time American, Quebecois and Celtic fiddle tunes, to jazz, blues, Latin, and the group's own originals, Kaleidoscope is Minda Cowen on English and contra fiddle, renowned folk composer Larry Unger on guitar and banjo, Dominique Gagné on Latin and Brazilian jazz influenced flute and piano, and Marco Brehm on swinging stand-up bass. Together they can move dancers across the floor or captivate an audience with their melodic and creative approach to folk traditions.
A long-time contra dancer, Sue Gola was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she has called at dances both large and small throughout the Northeast. Sue gives instructions concisely and clearly and has a friendly way about her that makes dancers feel welcome.
Saturday, September 21st, 8-11 pm
Lesson at 7:30 pm
Social Hour (at Logan’s Run) to follow the dance
Camp Friendship, 339 8th St. Park Slope
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
Cost of entry
Free for sustaining members and volunteers, $9 for supporter members and students, $15 for non-members.