Join us for our weekly Thursday Portland Intown Contra Dance!

Beginner's lesson at 7 p.m.

Contra dancing from 7:30 p.m. 'til 10 p.m.

10 bucks at the door

Enter through the courtyard

All ages, all people welcome!

Gender-free dance roles!

No partner needed!

New dancers encouraged to come! :)

OUR TALENT:

Catastrophe is Kyra Bleicher, Jamie Oshima, Dana Hartshorn, and Ness Smith-Savedoff. A new composition of talented and energetic performers, they are sure to surprise and inspire us!

This is part of the last contra dance of the evening - what an awesome band! The song before this one was wicked intense - to the point where I was jumping up and down between dance moves as if I could leap into the stratosphere!

Luke Donforth is a caller based in Burlington, Vermont. He's also a choreographer, musician, dancer, and talented vegan truffle-maker. A a member of the Mad Robin Callers Collective, he makes great dance choices and his voice is as smooth as his chocolate. 

Catapult 2013. Contra Dancing at Catapult. "Dance is 'Tell Me More' by Luke Donforth, written to go with the set arranged by the Free Raisins." The choreography is available at Luke's blog: http://www.madrobincallers.org/?p=497 Contra Dance at Catapult!

AND AFTER:

Join us from 10 p.m. 'til close for snacks and drinks just down the street at Local 188 (just West of Longfellow Square). They've created a new tapas menu just for us, and will offer PICD dancers a discount on drinks and grub. Sweet, ain't they? All ages welcome!

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:

Directions may be found on the State Street Church website.

Parking is free after 6pm on street around the State Street/West End neighborhood. We recommend saving extra time, as it might take a bit to find a spot.