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:

Velocipede is Julia Plumb on fiddle and foot percussion and Baron Collins-Hill on mandolin and guitar. This Maine duo is known for their precise playing and ability to grow the intensity of the tunes. A reliable delight.

You can listen to their whole dang album on their website!

Ron Blechner will be our caller for the evening! Not only is Ron a caller, he's a prolific choreographer, often authoring interesting and unique dances.

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.