Brown University - Providence Contra Dance


The Brown University contra dance has been running for about twenty years.  It is held first and third Fridays, and the location rotates between three venues on the Brown campus: Sayles Hall, Alumnae Hall, and St. Stephen's Church. 

Sayles Hall is located on the University Green, about one hundred yards behind Leung Gallery.  Alumnae Hall is located on Pembroke Campus, Meeting Street.  From the Arch by Leung Gallery, turn onto Brown Street (its a T intersection) and proceed up three blocks to Meeting Street.  In theory, one wants to turn right, but Meeting Street is one way in the wrong direction.  Park in that area and walk down Meeting Street instead.  The entrance to Pembroke Campus will be on the left halfway down the block.  St. Stephen's (our between semester home) is located on George Street, across the street from the Ratty.  George Street run parallel to Waterman, one block to the South.

All are heartily welcome as the dance is an excellent mix of students and community members.  No need to come with a partner, one can come alone, but people do tend to have a great time when they come with a group of friends.  Don't worry if you're a beginner either, it will be a ton o' fun.  The price varies between $7 and $10 depending on the venue and the size of the band that evening.

The dance is just a block away from Thayer Street which has lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and is basically a hub for interesting East Side life.  So come early for dinner or go for a drink afterward - make it a contra dance evening on the town!

For more dance info, contact Nick. For musician and caller info, contact Andy.


2011-2012 Schedule


Date
Music
Caller
Notes
September 2nd

No dance


September 16th

White Squall with Rachel Panitch
Lucia Watson
Alumnae Hall
October 7th
Audrey Knuth and Larry Unger
Dan Pearl
Alumnae Hall

October 21st
Heyday
Ralph Sweet
Alumnae Hall

November 4th
Anadama
George Marshall
Alumnae Hall

November 18th
French Roast
Bob Golder
TBA

December 2nd

Stuart Kenney and Friends - DANCE CANCELLED
Linda Leslie
DANCE CANCELLED
December 16th

DANCE CANCELLED




































































Past Season Schedules: 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, Summer 2009
, 2009-2010, 2010-2011