Until further notice, all participants must provide proof of vaccination at the door. This can be done by showing us a vaccination card indicating that you are at least two weeks beyond either a single Johnson & Johnson shot, or the second of two Moderna or Pfizer shots. A complete and unredacted photo or photocopy of the front of that vaccination card is also acceptable. We will not retain copies of your medical information, only ask to see them as a condition of entry. Masks are optional.

Swingin' Tern Dances

Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ a smoke and alcohol-free environment. See photos and video below. DIRECTIONS

Time: Beginner's workshop at 7:00 PM. Dance follows, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (unless otherwise indicated). Please carry in clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Dance at your own risk.

Admission: $15 per adult, $5 per student with Student ID.

For More Information: (973) 535-3274 or send email to swingintern@folkproject.org

Proof of Covid vaccination is no longer required when Morris County is at the Green/Low or Yellow/Moderate level. For our full Covid protocol, please see https://folkproject.org/covid-guidelines/

What, you may be asking, is Contra Dancing? Watch the video below and see our About Swingin' Tern page for a video and an explanation.
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    Click the image below to check out our new dance hall in Chatham.

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    Swingin' Tern Dances

    Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ a smoke and alcohol-free environment. See photos and video below. DIRECTIONS

    Time: Beginner's workshop at 7:00 PM. Dance follows, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (unless otherwise indicated). Please carry in clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Non-dancing children must be supervised at all times. Dance at your own risk.

    Admission: $15 per adult, $5 per student with Student ID.

    For More Information: (973) 535-3274 or send email to swingintern@folkproject.org

    What, you may be asking, is Contra Dancing? Watch the video below and see our About Swingin' Tern page for a video and an explanation.
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      Click the image below to check out the joy at our Retern to Tern from July 17th, 2021.

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      Dan Black with Young, Koretzky, & Blouin

      Have you been deprived of contra joy? Are you vax vexed? Has Zoom dancing left you thinking your partner is two-dimensional? Have Clorox fumes removed your nose hairs? Don’t delay! Call Young, Koretzky & Blouin to litigate your contra case today! They will fiddle around with your bass instincts and guitar the money you deserve. Barrister Black will hand down amicus allemandes, bonded balances, and habeas heys. Legal briefs may be exhibited by those seeking guilty pleasures before reaching a verdict and adjourning to sip a subpoena colada.

       

       

      Masks and vaccinations are no longer required since Morris County remains at the Green/Low Covid case level.

       

       

       

       

       

      Caller: Dan Black
      Photo of Dan Black
       
      Dan Black calling at NEFFA

      In the words of Dan Black, the joy of contra dancing came was found in the mid-1990’s with my move to New Jersey from Pennsylvania.  You will usually see Dan or possibly hear me on the floor at the many nearby dances within the NJ & PA area.   Contra dancing is about having fun.  Just imagine the fun that I have learned about at the microphone helping other dancers increase their funness (sic). Should not funness be a word, oh well come dancing, as the Kinks would say, and get your fun on.   Dances are carefully selected and walkthroughs are as short as possible so the dancers may dance to the great tunes from the band.  See ya soon.

      Band: Young, Koretzky, & Blouin
      Photo of Young, Koretzky, & Blouin
      Bruce Young, from State College, PA, is the regular fiddler for the Gnutones, who have played for Swingin’ Tern many times in the past. He is joined by Gnutones/Contra Rebels/Unbowed veteran Henry Koretzky, from Harrisburg, PA. Henry will play guitar in this configuration, joined by Reading, PA bassist Aaron Blouin, who has performed for Swingin Tern dancers with the Contra Rebels.

      COVID PROTOCOL

      • Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required as Morris County has remained at the Green/Low case level for several months.
      • We once again welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
      • Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
      Dan Black with Young, Koretzky, & Blouin

      Have you been deprived of contra joy? Are you vax vexed? Has Zoom dancing left you thinking your partner is two-dimensional? Have Clorox fumes removed your nose hairs? Don’t delay! Call Young, Koretzky & Blouin to litigate your contra case today! They will fiddle around with your bass instincts and guitar the money you deserve. Barrister Black will hand down amicus allemandes, bonded balances, and habeas heys. Legal briefs may be exhibited by those seeking guilty pleasures before reaching a verdict and adjourning to sip a subpoena colada.

       

       

      Masks and vaccinations are no longer required since Morris County remains at the Green/Low Covid case level.

       

       

       

       

       

      Caller: Dan Black
       
      Dan Black calling at NEFFA

      In the words of Dan Black, the joy of contra dancing came was found in the mid-1990’s with my move to New Jersey from Pennsylvania.  You will usually see Dan or possibly hear me on the floor at the many nearby dances within the NJ & PA area.   Contra dancing is about having fun.  Just imagine the fun that I have learned about at the microphone helping other dancers increase their funness (sic). Should not funness be a word, oh well come dancing, as the Kinks would say, and get your fun on.   Dances are carefully selected and walkthroughs are as short as possible so the dancers may dance to the great tunes from the band.  See ya soon.

      Band: Young, Koretzky, & Blouin
       
      Bruce Young, from State College, PA, is the regular fiddler for the Gnutones, who have played for Swingin’ Tern many times in the past. He is joined by Gnutones/Contra Rebels/Unbowed veteran Henry Koretzky, from Harrisburg, PA. Henry will play guitar in this configuration, joined by Reading, PA bassist Aaron Blouin, who has performed for Swingin Tern dancers with the Contra Rebels.

      COVID PROTOCOL

      • Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required as Morris County has remained at the Green/Low case level for several months.
      • We once again welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
      • Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
      Dan Black with Young, Koretzky, & Blouin

      Have you been deprived of contra joy? Are you vax vexed? Has Zoom dancing left you thinking your partner is two-dimensional? Have Clorox fumes removed your nose hairs? Don’t delay! Call Young, Koretzky & Blouin to litigate your contra case today! They will fiddle around with your bass instincts and guitar the money you deserve. Barrister Black will hand down amicus allemandes, bonded balances, and habeas heys. Legal briefs may be exhibited by those seeking guilty pleasures before reaching a verdict and adjourning to sip a subpoena colada.

       

       

      Masks and vaccinations are no longer required since Morris County remains at the Green/Low Covid case level.

       

       

       

       

       

      Caller: Dan Black
      Dan Black calling at NEFFA

      In the words of Dan Black, the joy of contra dancing came was found in the mid-1990’s with my move to New Jersey from Pennsylvania.  You will usually see Dan or possibly hear me on the floor at the many nearby dances within the NJ & PA area.   Contra dancing is about having fun.  Just imagine the fun that I have learned about at the microphone helping other dancers increase their funness (sic). Should not funness be a word, oh well come dancing, as the Kinks would say, and get your fun on.   Dances are carefully selected and walkthroughs are as short as possible so the dancers may dance to the great tunes from the band.  See ya soon.

      Band: Young, Koretzky, & Blouin
      Bruce Young, from State College, PA, is the regular fiddler for the Gnutones, who have played for Swingin’ Tern many times in the past. He is joined by Gnutones/Contra Rebels/Unbowed veteran Henry Koretzky, from Harrisburg, PA. Henry will play guitar in this configuration, joined by Reading, PA bassist Aaron Blouin, who has performed for Swingin Tern dancers with the Contra Rebels.

      COVID PROTOCOL

      • Masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required as Morris County has remained at the Green/Low case level for several months.
      • We once again welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
      • Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.