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Contra Dances

Gather a Homegrown Band of music-loving friends...

Homegrown Band


Root it in New England dance tradition...

Homegrown Band


Warm with sunny smiles from a multi-generational variety-pack of dancers..

Homegrown Band


Tend with the guiding directives of a teaching caller...

Homegrown Band


Dowse with dizzying joyful energy of sprouting motion in space...

Homegrown Band


Nurture with the community sense of helping each other along and...

Homegrown Band


Together we'll reap the CONTRA DANCE harvest of Organic Family Entertainment at its Finest!

Our 2009 Contra Dance schedule, on Saturday Evenings, 7:00 - 9:30pm was/is:

  • Jan 3 - David Kaynor
  • Feb 7 - Bill Fischer
  • Feb 14 - Sweethearts Dance, All Waltzes
  • March 7 - Bill Fischer
  • April 4 - Jim Gregory
  • May 2 - Bill Fischer
  • June 6 - Bill Fischer
  • July 4 - NO DANCE
  • Aug 1 - Caller TBA
  • Sep 5 - Jim Gregory
  • Oct 3 - Caller TBA
  • Nov 7 - Caller TBA
  • Dec 5 - Fern Bradley

Check the following links to find out more about some of the Callers:
Bill Fischer - Out on a Whim: conntras.org
Jim Gregory - Dances: jimgregorydances.com
David Kaynor: davidkaynor.com
Paul Rosenberg - Homespun Occasions: homespun.biz
Jeff Walker - Walker Family Band: home.earthlink.net/~walkerband

Suggested donation to help pay the caller: $5/adult and $3/child.

Our Contra Dances are at the Town Hall, 24 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT. Map and Driving Directions Available Here!

Suggested Donation: $5/adult, $3/child. For more information send us an email or call Rachel Gall (860) 672-6328.

Another Motherhouse event providing place, support, and time for mothers by promoting thriving families and vibrant communities.

Homegrown Band
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