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! All of our Events are Family Friendly and Alcohol-Free See this dance in action on YouTube. Sit-in musicians welcome. When? 7:30 pm on 4th Saturdays Sept-June (except Dec) Starting with beginner-friendly dances to orient newcomers, then gradually more advanced as the evening unfolds (till 10:30). Yummy potluck SNACKS! (bring one to share if you'd like) Where? See Directions. How much? Sliding scale (pay what you can) $5-10 per person, $15-25 for families of 3 or more _Graphic at top of page by Toki Oshima ~ tokiart.com
Photos by friends of Fiddlers Green Contra Dance _ |
Below: This painting by Iso Stein and Ellen Kosmer depicts Munson Memorial Library facing the South Amherst Common, also known as Fiddlers Green.
In the photo below this, you'll see the painting hanging in the hall where our dances are held, and where contra dancing has been happening for decades! |
