Welcome!
This friendly contra dance awaits YOU
on 4th Saturdays in Amherst, MA with many of New England's finest callers and musicians. It's fun for... newcomers who want to find out what contra dancing is all about, experienced dancers who enjoy this community-oriented scene, and everybody in between. Families, singles, couples no partner or experience needed Come one, come all! See this dance in action on YouTube. All our events are family-friendly and alcohol-free. When? Click here for calendar of events
7:30-10:30 pm on 4th Saturdays Sept-June (except Dec) Starting with beginner-friendly dances to orient newcomers, becoming more advanced as the evening unfolds. Yummy potluck SNACKS! (bring one to share if you'd like) Where? Click here for directions Munson Memorial Library 1046 South East Street Amherst, MA 01002 How much? Sliding scale (pay what you can) $5-10 per person, $15-25 for families of 3 or more Questions? Want to be added to our email list and receive monthly announcements? |
Sit-in musicians welcome!
The painting below by Iso Stein and Ellen Kosmer depicts Munson Memorial Library facing the South Amherst Common, also known as Fiddlers Green.
In the photo above, you'll see this painting hanging in the hall where our dances are held, and where contra dancing has been happening for decades! 
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