We hope to see you (and dance with you, talk with you, and maybe even hear you playing music) at the North Berkshire Community Contra Dance in Williamstown, on Saturday, November 11th.

Our caller this month is Andy Davis. Andy will teach all the dances in an inclusive and welcoming style, using gender-free phrasing. His goal is to put everyone at ease so they can have fun and dance.  

Music will be provided by an open band, led by Rebecca Weiss on fiddle and Becky Hollingsworth on piano.  “Open band” means that anyone with an acoustic instrument is welcome to join.  Tunes likely to be played are listed here: https://northberkshiredance.org/tune-list/

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 is also welcome. 

Contra dancing is a living tradition in New England; for hundreds of years, neighbors and friends have made their own social entertainment in this highly collaborative dance form. All are welcome.  Come alone, or with friends — most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in the basics.

Covid Policy: NBCD encourages masks, but no longer requires them. Be aware that, 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.