Daniel Levitin & Three of Hearts

This Free/Pay What You Wish dance is sponsored by Lin Goetz in celebration of her 75th birthday. And yes, there will be cake!

Swingin' Tern presents Daniel Levitin with Three of Hearts
Daniel Levitin
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Daniel Levitin calling at BIDA

Daniel Levitin‘s calling style blends a mathematician’s eye for detail with a teacher’s care for clear instruction. They call dances that run the gamut from exciting and high-energy to flowing and ooey-gooey smooth, and from old classics to intricate new dances.

Three of Hearts
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Three of Hearts with Anna Bosnick on fiddle and feet, Norma Castle on flute and percussion, and Robin Russell on keyboard. Three rowdy gals playing many flavors of contra music. . .always with great heart and humor.

 

USEFUL INFORMATION:

  • This birthday dance is Free/Pay What You Wish. Come help us celebrate Lin’s birthday. We accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards.
  • 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.
  • Masks and vaccines 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.
  • Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
  • 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 orange Igloo cooler.
  • Wear comfortable clothing.  Contra dancing is aerobic.  We prefer you carry in your shoes.
  • We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles! 

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.

Date

Mar 21 2026

Time

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Cost

$15.00

Location

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chatham NJ
200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ