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Halloween Dance Party: Heyday with Bob Isaacs

  • State Street Church 159 State Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)

Join us for our annual Halloween Contra Dance Party!

 

Beginner's lesson at 7:00 p.m.

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

 

10 bucks at the door

Costumes encouraged! 

All ages, all people welcome!

Gender-free dance roles!

No partner needed!

New dancers encouraged to come! :)

 

OUR TALENT:

Music this evening will be provided by Heyday from southern New England.  They are Amy Larkin (fiddle), Shirley White (fiddle), Jonathan Larkin (accordion, banjo, cittern, percussion), and George White (guitar/octave mandolin). Our caller is Bob Isaacs from New Jersey. 

Ezra Smith & Heyday at Portland Intown Contra Dance on January 11, 2018. Heyday is Amy Larkin, Shirley White, George White and Jonathan Larkin. This dance is Easy Peasy by Diane Silver. Gender free contra dancing every Thursday night in Portland, Maine. FMI PortlandIntownContraDance.com

Bob Isaacs calling a grid square dance at PICD in 2017

 

 COSTUME PARTY:

You're invited to wear a fun costume in celebration of Halloween! No problem if you come dressed as yourself. We'll also have festive decorations, candy, and other surprises.

We cultivate a respectful and fun environment for all, so don’t come to the PICD party wearing offensive or disrespectful costuming. One example: Don’t wear costumes based on ethnicities and nationalities other than your own. (See the video below for more information on that.)

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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:

Enter through the courtyard.

State Street Church is located at 159 State Street. For directions, use Google Maps.

Parking is free after 6pm on street around the State Street/West End neighborhood. You may also park at The Fresh Approach Market or The Reiche School on Brackett Street. See the parking info and map.  We recommend saving extra time, as it might take a bit to find a spot.

Earlier Event: October 25
Transcontranental with Hannah Chamberlain
Later Event: November 8
Nope! No dance tonight.