Saturday, November 7th 7:30pm—10:30pm
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
PENELOPE WEINBERGER & JAYBIRD!
Jody Kruskal—Anglo concertina; Sam Zygmuntowitz—fiddle; Ben Bath—piano
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
When the stool pigeon sings like a canary, Jaybird! gets a bum raptor for robin and fowl play, so on a lark, they use a crowbar to duck out of prison. After finding the bighouse band guilty of domestic violins, Penelope blows the whistle on deviant dancers convicted of carrying a concealed Capezio, breaking and entering the top of the set, petticoat larceny, grand chain theft, and failure to launder their money and dance clothes. Round up your dance partner in crime for some jailhouse rock.
PENELOPE WEINBERGER
Hailing from the DC area, Penelope Weinberger has been calling and organizing dances for over 20 years and is welcomed around the country for her clear and convivial calling. Video at https://youtu.be/0mxmMigrGpo?si=Mi_tEtzQPyU_ROvs
JAYBIRD!
Jaybird!… sassy rhythms, down-to-earth grooves, flights of fancy… contra dance heaven. Jaybird! is Jody Kruskel on Anglo concertina, Sam Zygmuntowitz on fiddle, and Ben Bath on piano. Together they mix complex rhythms and joyful energy fueling contra dance mayhem.
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 and air-conditioning when we need it.
• 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!