Michael Karcher & Torrent
Stormy weather is welcome as Torrent rains supreme with their tsunami of tunes. A bomb cyclone drops 24 millibars of pressure over 24 hours. Torrent’s bomb contra drops 32 bars of pleasure every 30 seconds. Monsoon Michael makes macroburst magic with his whirlwind calls. Blow into Tern as Twister makes a comeback to thunderous applause.
The new CDC rating has dropped Morris County into the Yellow/Medium level so masks will be optional in all dance lines for the January 21st dance. The new cases criteria has dropped by 30% from two weeks ago. Our mask policy is based on the current rating for Morris County from the CDC. At the Orange level, masks [N/KN-95 or surgical] are required on all dance lines. At any dance, we may announce that masks are required in all lines.
Proof of vaccination must be presented at the door or may be sent in advance—see full Covid protocol below.
Michael Karcher has been having the time of his life calling dances and weekends around North America since 2011. He has honed a warm and concise style of teaching and calling, to the delight of dancers across the continent.
Torrent is New York City’s newest contra dance band featuring Nadia Gaya on accordion, Sarah Stefanski on fiddle, and Ross Parker on piano. Torrent’s driving rhythms and exciting tunes will get you on your feet and dancing!
COVID PROTOCOL
- Proof of Covid Vaccination required—remember to bring your vaccine card to show at the ticket desk. You will be turned away if you do not have a CDC Covid Vaccination card indicating you have been fully vaccinated for more than two weeks.
- The new CDC rating has dropped Morris County into the Yellow/Medium level so masks will be optional in all dance lines for the January 21st dance. The new cases criteria has dropped by 30% from two weeks ago. Our mask policy is based on the current rating for Morris County from the CDC. At the Orange level, masks [N/KN-95 or surgical] are required on all dance lines. At any dance, we may announce that masks are required in all lines. The current level for Morris County will be posted by 8pm on the Thursday before each dance.
- We are maintaining a roster of dancers that have been vaccinated to speed admission at future dances. If you are not already on our vaccine list, you may expedite entry by sending an image of your Covid Vaccination card in advance to Doug at dheacock at aol dot com and we will have your name on the roster. We are asking for email addresses should there be a need to contact you about an issue at the dance.
- Please arrive early. We ask for your patience at check-in.
- We will have some individually wrapped snacks for the break. You are welcome to bring your own snacks—if you plan to share, please make sure they are individually wrapped.
- Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. We will not be providing a punch bowl.
Hourly Schedule
Dance Schedule
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Beginner's Workshop
- Learn the basics or help the newcomers.
- 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Dance
- The main event.