Albany Contra
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About
The Albany Contra Dance is held every second and some fifth Fridays of the month, September–June, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY. Dancing runs from 8:00 PM–11:00 PM.
This month’s performers:
- Alex Cumming (accordion, piano)
- Audrey Jaber (fiddle)
- Caller: Qwill Duvall
Now is a great time to be a beginner! Be sure to attend the 7:45 PM pre-dance Beginner Lesson where the dance caller will teach some frequently used dance moves.
Contra dancing has its roots in English country dancing and may feel similar to line dancing and square dancing. The Albany Contra Dance uses the calling terms of “Larks & Robins” to denote dancing roles.
Masking for health safety is welcome, but not required. This is a chem. free, family friendly, all welcoming dance community.
$8–$25
Dance admission cost is on a sliding scale depending on what you can comfortably afford. Please pay what you can in the range of about $8 to $25 and beyond. Thank you.