Swingin' Tern Contra Dances Presents Alex Deis-Lauby and the Brooklyn Swing Ensemble

Saturday, May 2nd 7:30pm—10:30pm
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
ALEX DEIS-LAUBY & BROOKLYN SWING ENSEMBLE
Danny Elias—clarinet; Sam Zygmuntowicz—fiddle; Marco Brehm—double bass; Norman Plankey—guitar
Admission $15 - $20+ [sponsor] * / Students $5
We now accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

Would you like to swing like a star,
Carry music home in a jar,
For a great time come as you are,
Or would you rather be a tern?

A tern is a dancer with smiles on their face,
With a community to embrace,
They have Brooklyn Swing to play some hot tunes,
As Alex calls contras for many moons,
If it’s contras and good times for which you yearn,
You'll find you'd rather be a tern!

ALEX DEIS-LAUBY
Alexandra began contra dancing in 2011 while at school in Chicago. After catching the contra bug, she began calling in 2014. Alex's smooth voice, clear teaching style and engaging dance selections delight dancers from coast to coast. When she's not calling, you can find her on the dance floor twirling away! Video at https://youtu.be/upQF6F4fSJQ?si=8eQhEdqIkimo03oz&t=10

BROOKLYN SWING ENSEMBLE
Brooklyn Swing Ensemble has been gracing the stage of Swingin’ Tern for over thirty years. They are well known in the Northeast for their unique blend of fiddle tunes, Klezmer music, and swing/blues – playing for contra dances and other events throughout the region. With fiddle and clarinet as the lead instruments, the world is their musical oyster, and they are unafraid to explore!! The band features Danny Elias on clarinet, Sam Zygmuntowicz on fiddle, Marco Brehm on double bass, and Norman Plankey on guitar. Video at https://youtu.be/dGLUYi64vrg?si=-XjcBnMWk3UgctPF&t=70

For our full calendar, go to https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/

USEFUL INFORMATION:
• * We have a sliding admission scale of $15 to $20+ for adults. If you are able, you can allow us to continue booking this amazing talent by paying $20 or more at the door. If that's a stretch, stay at the regular $15 or volunteer and get in for free. Student admission is $5. We now accept Apple/Google Pay and credit cards.
• Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing before the evening dance. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
• Vaccination and masks are optional.
• All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable with.
• Our hall has windows on all four sides of the room with air conditioning when needed.
• Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
• We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
• Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the orange Igloo cooler.
• Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you to carry in your shoes.
• We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!