Friends, we’re so excited to welcome to the stage some brand new local talent! We’ll have Carter North and Hila Lenz calling, plus a debute of Cozy Socks, featuring from Alex Richey, Rebecca Sohn, Ben Graubart! Come on out and support home grown NYC contra talent!
A new band born from the Brooklyn contra and session scene, The Cozy Socks features the cheerful playing of Alex Richey, Ben Graubart, and Rebecca Sohn. With Alex on the keyboard and Ben and Rebecca rocking twin fiddles, the Cozy Socks deliver a unique and eclectic take on contra dance music drawing from Celtic, Jazz, and folk sources of all stripes—a danceable concoction that will knock the cozy socks right off of your feet.
Carter has been dancing throughout the country since 2014, and started calling to deepen his understanding of contra dance as a form. He participated in Brooklyn Contra’s Caller Development workshop series in 2023 and apprenticed through a grant from NYSCA. He brings his love of social dance to the mic, with focus on creating a joyful experience for dancers of all experience levels.
Hila started Scottish ceilidh calling in Seattle in 2017, and regularly leads ceilidhs with RSCDS New York. She started contra calling in the 2023 cohort of Brooklyn Contra's own Caller Development Program.
Sunday, April 20th, 5-8 pm
Lesson at 4:30 pm
Social Hour to follow at Logan’s Run
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. Kids under 12 are free!