We are now mask optional. Please be respectful of other’s choices.
Please notify us at thursdaycontras@neffa.org if you become symptomatic within 5 days of attending a dance. We will send out a general alert (no names) to the community via the Thursday Contras Facebook group.
We have the talent!
- Jan 18 Sue Rosen with Julie Metcalf, Max Newman, and Dan Africk
- Feb 1 Ben Sachs-Hamilton and Starling (Mo Brachfield and Jared Kirkpatrick)
- Feb 15 Harris Lapiroff and Crossover (Carol Bittenson, Len Bittenson, and Alex Cumming)
- Feb 29 Don Veino and The NOB (Neffa Open Band) Julie Metcalf, Director. Melody instruments welcome! Please arrive by 6:45 to secure a spot. We will be using the Portland Collection for tunes. No amps or percussion, please.
- Mar 7 Steve Zakon-Anderson and The Moving Violations (Autumn Rose Lester, Ron Grosslein, and Eric Eid-Reiner)
- Apr 18 Pre-Festival Callers’ Showcase and Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman) – Come dance to callers who are in town for the NEFFA Festival
- May 2 Tony Parkes and Eloise and Co (Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Bethany Waickman)
- May 16 Julian Blechner and Kingfisher (Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman)
- May 30 Steve Zakon-Anderson and Stove Dragon (Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon, Max Newman, and Sam Zakon-Anderson)
- June 6 George Marshall and Calico (Eric Boodman, Casey Murray, and Jesse Ball)
Diversity
We use Larks/Robins role terms (as defined in the FAQ section above). We are a diverse community of friendly people who enjoy and promote the lively tradition of contra dance. Service animals are the only animals allowed in the building.
COVID Policy
IMPORTANT! Masks are REQUIRED as of January 18! Please wear a properly fitting N95, KN95, or KF94.
Cancellations
We will cancel the dance if we feel that weather conditions would make for unsafe travel, or if community COVID levels become too high. Check the NEFFA homepage for weather-related notices
Lost and Found
All Thursday Lost and Found items will be retained at the Concord Scout House for a period of time.