Event Information

An evening of waltzing to live music by local ensembles playing traditional music from a variety of countries including the British Isles. You may come alone or bring a partner, but in this relaxed evening people generally dance with a different partner for each dance. Dress can be casual to dressy, vintage to modern! A free lesson is provided at 7:00 p.m. for people just (or still) learning to waltz. Light refreshments are provided during the breaks. 

 

2017 Schedule:

Mar 31st:  Band - Barb Kirchner, Ed Secor, and Mark Brissenden; 7:00 p.m. lesson:  Robert Warden teaching

Jun 30th:   Band - Deb Carstensen & Friends; 7:00 p.m. lesson:  Robert Warden

Sep 29th:  Band - Southwind; 7:00 p.m. lesson:  Tom Masterson

Dec 29th:  Band - TBA; 7:00 p.m. lesson:  TBA

 

The Westminster Grange Hall dance features squares, reels, circles, contras, waltzes and other couples dances. Live American old-time music is provided with Southern, Northwest and Northeast influences. Beginning dancers are always welcome and supported. Callers and musicians seeking to gain experience should contact the dance organizers for information on calling and participating in a band at this dance. Casual dress, no partner needed, all dances are taught, beginners and well-behaved youngsters are welcome.

Zesty Contras are for dancers with enough experience to successfully do contra corners, hey-for-four, half-figure-eight above, California twirl, and similar moves with only occasional explanation from the caller. Zesties are danced with little caller instruction and minimal walk-throughs. Emphasis is on good timing, good manners, and smooth moves. Dancers help each other so we can all have a great time. If you have been dancing for a while, check out the Zesty Contras - you will be in for the time of your life - fun and engaging!

 

**Special Contra Dance** - Dedicated in memory of long-time member Louis Sass

 Presenting Great Bear 5.0

 (with Rick Smith calling)



 


 

For more than sixteen years, GREAT BEAR has set the standard and pushed the boundaries of modern contra dance music. They are known all over North America for their epic dynamics, genre-transcending arrangements and deep dance grooves. Andrew VanNorstrand (guitars and fiddle), Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, mandolin and feet) and Kim “Mama Bear” Yerton (piano) are joined by Chris Miller (saxophones and banjo), Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens (clarinet) and Dana Billings (drums)

Special thanks to Robbie & John Cartwright, Stan McMillan, and Mel Haik for helping to make this event possible

  (Waltzing from 1-2pm)

 

**Special Contra Dance**

Presenting  Great Bear 5.0

  (with Ed Hall calling)



For more than sixteen years, GREAT BEAR has set the standard and pushed the boundaries of modern contra dance music. They are known all over North America for their epic dynamics, genre-transcending arrangements and deep dance grooves. Andrew VanNorstrand (guitars and fiddle), Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, mandolin and feet) and Kim “Mama Bear” Yerton (piano) are joined by Chris Miller (saxophones and banjo), Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens (clarinet) and Dana Billings (drums)

Special thanks to Robbie & John Cartwright, Stan McMillan, and Mel Haik for helping to make this event possible

An evening of waltzing to live music by local ensembles playing traditional music from a variety of countries including the British Isles. You may come alone or bring a partner, but in this relaxed evening people generally dance with a different partner for each dance. Dress can be casual to dressy, vintage to modern! A free lesson is provided at 7pm for people just (or still) learning to waltz. Light refreshments are provided during the breaks. 

 Band - Southwind

   (7:00 p.m. lesson:  Tom Masterson)

An evening of waltzing to live music by local ensembles playing traditional music from a variety of countries including the British Isles. You may come alone or bring a partner, but in this relaxed evening people generally dance with a different partner for each dance. Dress can be casual to dressy, vintage to modern! A free lesson is provided at 7pm for people just (or still) learning to waltz. Light refreshments are provided during the breaks. 

 Band - TBD 

   (7:00 p.m. lesson:  TBD)