Steve Zakon-Anderson & Northwoods
DOUBLE DANCE
3:45 – 5:45 pm **Afternoon Advanced Contras $20 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 $20 adults/$5 students
Combo admission for both sessions $35/$10 students
Steve Zakon-Anderson has been calling contras for over 40 years. He enthusiastically embraces the role of facilitator aiding the joyful connection between the music on the stage and the dancers on the floor. Steve is appreciated by dancers for his skill at programming the right dances for the hall, for his clear and efficient teaching, and for his sense of humor, and is appreciated by dance bands for his considerate weaving of his calling with their music.
Northwoods is a Boston-based band that brings a seamless blend of unstoppable groove, infectious melodies, and boundless energy to the dance floor. Featuring Casey Murray on guitar and cello, Molly Tucker on fiddle, and Sam Zakon-Anderson on piano, the band approaches contra dance music with a balance of tradition and innovation. They have found that their styles intertwine effortlessly, creating a groove that keeps dancers engaged from the first downbeat to the final note of the night.
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.
- **The Afternoon Advanced Contras session is for Experienced Contra Dancers only. You should be familiar with ricochet heys, petronellas, Rorey O’More, pass the ocean, orbits, etc., with minimal prompting. If not, please join us for the evening dance.
- Our hall is air-conditioned along with windows on three sides.
- 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!
Hourly Schedule
Dance Schedule
- 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
- Advanced Afternoon Contras
- For experienced dancers.
- 5:45 PM - 7:00PM
- Dinner Break
- Walk to one of 17 restaurants within 2 blocks of the dance.
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Beginner's Workshop
- Learn the basics or help the newcomers.
- 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- All-Level Evening Dance
- The main event.