HCD Quiet Corner Contra Dance

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HCD Quiet Corner Contra Dance Fun friendly contra dancing in eastern CT, offers monthly dances open to all. Beginners & singles we Related to English and Scottish country dance.
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Contra dancing is a traditional form of New England social dance which started back in Colonial times. Often done in a barn in the country, it is also known as Barn dancing or Country dancing. The name “Contra” comes from the French meaning “opposite”, as the dancers start the dance facing their partners who are opposite them. Envision the old Virginia Reel—that’s a well-known Contra Dance! It’s a great way to have fun, meet people and get some aerobic exercise

* No Experience Necessary: ~ Newcomers are welcomed. The dances are fun and easy to learn. If you can walk, you can contra dance. The caller hosts a free workshop 15-30 minutes before the dance to get beginners started.

* Dress: ~ Dress is very casual. Wear cool comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic exercise so be prepared to work up a sweat, and have a cool drink.

* Shoes: ~ Wear clean, soft-soled comfortable shoes when dancing. It’s best to bring a clean pair of shoes that move easily on the floor to dance in so the grit in the soles of your street shoes won’t mar the fine wooden dance floor.

* No Partner Needed: ~ Contra dancers are of all ages. Come alone, or with a friend. You’ll meet a lot of new people. The convention is to switch partners for each new set, and newcomers are encouraged to dance with a more experienced partner. This helps you master contra dancing in the fastest, most enjoyable way. Contra dancers are very helpful and friendly.

* All Dances Taught: ~ The caller walks everyone slowly through the moves of the dance before the music starts. Once the music begins, moves are prompted until no more prompting is needed. As dancers become familiar with the dance pattern, the band can speed up the tunes. The caller usually starts the evening with more common easy dances, so newcomers should come for the beginners’ workshop and get right onto the floor. The caller will judge when dance patterns can become more difficult later in the evening, according to the experience level of the dancers

Quiet Corner Dance is happening this Friday! September 4th at Patriots Park Lodge, 172 Lake St. Coventry, CTThe caller ...
09/03/2026

Quiet Corner Dance is happening this Friday! September 4th at Patriots Park Lodge, 172 Lake St. Coventry, CT
The caller is now Steve Holland and the live music is by Dandelion, a band out of Boston area.
We start at 7:15 with beginner instruction and dancing starts at 7:30. Admission is $13.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2138085143811834

WALT SWEET!Here is Walt Sweet of Fifer's Delight and his flutes, whistles and fifes! How does he make them? How interest...
03/02/2026

WALT SWEET!
Here is Walt Sweet of Fifer's Delight and his flutes, whistles and fifes! How does he make them? How interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMlGc6Mn2Bg&t=25s
● Come on out and join him!
@ Patriot's Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
@ Friday, March 6th @ 7:30pm (7:15pm Beginners)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618778275979493

Johannes visited Walt athis workshop to find out how many steps it takes to make those wonderful onyx low whistles and flutes.https://folkfriends.com/Blasin...

03/02/2026

FRIDAY! Come on out - we will warm you up with HOT LIVE DRIVING MUSIC and fun dancing! Fifer's Delight band with Don Heinold!
@ Patriot's Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
@ Friday, March 6th @ 7:30pm (7:15pm Beginners)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618778275979493

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02/26/2026

QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 03/06/2026!
● Live music: FIFER'S DELIGHT BAND with Walt Sweet, Tracy Scott & John Kalinowski. For decades, the Fifer's Delight Band has delighted scores of square and contra dancers. Founded by the legendary dance caller and musician Ralph Sweet, the baton was recently passed to Ralph's son Walt to carry on its musical traditions and style.
● Come on out and join them!
@ Patriot's Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
@ Friday, March 6th @ 7:30pm (7:15pm Beginners)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618778275979493

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02/26/2026

QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 03/06/2026!
● Live music: FIFER'S DELIGHT BAND
For decades, the Fifer's Delight Band has delighted scores of square and contra dancers. Founded by the legendary dance caller and musician Ralph Sweet, the baton was recently passed to Ralph's son Walt to carry on its musical traditions and style.
● Come on out and join them!
@ Patriot's Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
@ Friday, March 6th @ 7:30pm (7:15pm Beginners)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618778275979493

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01/23/2026

Hello Fellow Contra Dancers!
This is to inform all that there is a change in the musicians for the Feb. 6th dance at Quiet Corner Contra Dance. Rich Sbardella is calling the dance and Craig Edwards will play fiddle and various instruments with Tom Randall on guitar and piano. I am very sorry for the last-minute change but looking forward to a great dance!

Thank you all,
Ruth Tracy
https://www.facebook.com/events/1602997587785823

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QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 02/06/2026!Rich Sbardella is a seasoned dance caller with a rich background in the squ...
01/23/2026

QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 02/06/2026!
Rich Sbardella is a seasoned dance caller with a rich background in the square dance community. He has been calling dances throughout New England for about 30 years, specializing in contras, square dances, community, and family dances. He has called at various events, including weddings, corporate parties, and family reunions, and have a reputation for making novices dancers in just a few minutes. Rich and Lynn also use their musical talents to lead small church choirs. Rich had become the quintessential dance caller in all of Connecticut! Come hear the master at work!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1602997587785823

QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 02/06/2026!Craig Edwards plays a broad range of American roots music: traditional fidd...
01/23/2026

QUIET CORNER CONTRA DANCE! Friday 02/06/2026!
Craig Edwards plays a broad range of American roots music: traditional fiddle styles including Appalachian old-time, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, Cape Breton, Irish, and Swing, old-time 5 string banjo, flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar covering Delta and Piedmont blues, honky-tonk, rockabilly, and swing, Cajun and Zydeco accordion, and solo and group singing. Alone or with other musicians, he plays with the drive and conviction that characterize these musical traditions. He will be partnering with Tom Randall on guitar the Quiet Corner Contra Dance! Come hear this amazing duo on Friday evening the 6th!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1602997587785823

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172 Lake Street
Coventry, CT
06238

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7:30pm - 11pm

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