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DD Angela DeCarlis & Sycamore
DOUBLE DANCE
3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras $15 adults/$5 students
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30pm All-Level Evening Dance $15 adults/$5 students
Angela DeCarlis and Sycamore will perform for both sessions.
![Angela DeCarlis Photo of Angela DeCarlis](https://folkproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tern-Angela-DeCarlis-2024-pp23-sq1200.jpg)
Angela DeCarlis has more than a decade of calling experience and has performed across the country, including at Northwest Folklife in 2023 and at Pinewoods Harmony of Song & Dance Week in 2022. Hailing from Gainesville, Florida, Angela takes pride in their clear teaching and brings a strong sense of musicality to the mic.
![Sycamore Photo of Sycamore](https://folkproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tern-Cedar-Stanistreet-NEFFA-24.jpg)
Coming to us from Maine, Sycamore features Cedar Stanistreet [of Cloud Ten and Nor’easter fame] on fiddle, Michael Sokolovsky on guitar and feet, and Samuel Foucher on accordion.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
- We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
- All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.
- We have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.
- We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
- Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
- Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
- We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!Â
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.