Come Dance, October 14th, in Williamstown!

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The North Berkshire Contra Dance will hold its monthly community contra dance on Saturday, October 14th, with live fiddle music by “Three Potatoes Four” and all dances taught by caller Quena Crain.
three pictures of dancers, the first college age dancers circling left, the second two waltzing couples ranging in age from about five to about seventy, the third, a long set of mixed ages all wearing masks
Quena Crain, who calls all over New England (and far beyond), brings an infectious joy to the dance hall. This comes through in her fun calling and easy teaching style which is beloved by all age groups, from elementary school, through college, and well past retirement.  Music will be provided by the band Three Potatoes Four, the lively harmonic fiddle duo Rebecca Weiss and Gianna Marzilli Ericson supported by Becky Hollingsworth on piano.  All three musicians played for many years with the beloved late David Kaynor of Montague, Massachusetts, and you’ll hear his influence in both harmony and foot-lifting rhythm.
Quena, in a polka dotted dress, grins with a microphone in her hand; The three musicians of "Three Potatoes Four" pose with their instruments, smiling at the camera
The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can, $12 – $20 suggested, and barter (like help with cleanup) is also welcome.  Visit www.NorthBerkshireDance.org for more information.
Covid Policy: NBCD encourages masks, but no longer requires them. Be aware that contradance isn’t made to social distance, as whoever your partner, you’ll wind up dancing with everyone in the room. You may wish to bring a spare mask to change into for comfort throughout the evening.

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