Palo Alto Contra Dance Dance Series

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

ROLE NAMES: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins".

BACDS COVID policy requires that admission be limited to people who have proof of up-to-date vaccination and we must wear masks in the dance hall. At yellow or red levels, these must be N95-equivalent masks, at green level well-fitting cloth masks are acceptable.

We suggest/request that you:

wear comfortable, light clothing.
bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles.
avoid using alcohol or drugs before the dance.
not wear any artificial fragrances.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, March 25
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Audrey Jaber, Caroline McCaskey, Patti Cobb, Thomas Dewey

Audrey is visiting from San Diego! Newcomers welcome / lesson 6:30, dance 7:00-10:00

Monday, April 10
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Susan Petrick
Band: Countercurrent with Alex Sturbaum, Brian Lindsay

Special Monday night dance with Countercurrent (WA) and Susan Petrick!

Saturday, April 22
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Deanna Rubin, Ken Cheng
Band: Will Wheeler, Noel Cragg

Saturday, April 29
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Qwill Duvall
Band: Caroline McCaskey, Ben Jackson, Christopher Jacoby

Midwestern caller Qwill Duvall with fabulous fiddlers Ben Jackon and Caroline McCaskey and multi-instrumentalist Christpher Jacoby.

Saturday, May 27
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Andy Shore
Band: Anne Goess, Will Wheeler

Caller Andy Shore, now based in Palm Springs, returns to the Bay Area for a brief tour, paired with tuneful duo Anne Goess and Will Wheeler.