January 2020
San Rafael Contra Dance
Caller: Claire Takemori
Band: Rodney Miller, fiddle and Rebecca King, piano
February 2020
San Rafael Contra Dance
Caller: Susan Petrick
Band: Erik Hoffman, fiddle and guitar; Todd Silverstein, whistle, bouzouki, and sax; Craig Johnson, piano and accordion
Find out more »March 2020
San Rafael Contra Dance is cancelled
CANCELED
Caller: Lynn Ackerson
Band: Magic Reelism with Cheryl McKinney, piano; Del Eckels, percussion; Susan Jones, concertina; & David Wright, fiddle and mandolin, and this week, special guest Todd Silverstein on sax, whistle and bouzouki
Find out more »April 2020
Potluck
Find out more »San Rafael Contra Dance CANCELLED
Join us for a great music and dancing evening! Popular caller, Susan Petrick, brings dances that are fun for all levels of dancers. Backwater Boys, made up of great fiddler, Rodney Miller, creative mandolinist, Chris Knepper, and solid yet subtle, Charlie Hancock on grand piano.
Bring a snack! Bring your water bottle! Bring your energy!
Members $10, Non-members $12, Students, Under-30's, financially-challenged $7.
Find out more »May 2020
San Rafael Contra Dance – CANCELLED
Andy Shore, from Santa Cruz, CA, calling
Members $10, Non-members $12, Students, under-30's, financially challenged $7
Find out more »June 2020
San Rafael Contra Dance – CANCELLED
CONTRA DANCE, WALTZ WORKSHOP, POTLUCK!
Caller - our own Todd Silverstein! Rodney Miller (fiddle) and Rebecca King (grand piano)! They rock!
The free waltz workshop is from 5:00-6:00. If you're a beginner this will definitely set you on the right path to waltzing pleasure, for yourself and your partners. If you're experienced, join us! It helps to have a mix of experienced and beginner dancers - benefits the community in all kinds of ways! Plus reviewing the basics of something as subtle as waltzing is always valuable. You are guaranteed to learn!
Instructor Michael Penk, known for his smooth and always-on-the-beat waltzing, is a favorite waltz partner all up and down the west coast. His experience in learning and teaching various dance styles makes him particularly qualified to teach this workshop. His emphasis on and enjoyment of the music comes through in his dancing as pure joy. He'll be assisted by another experienced dancer to-be-named.
The workshop begins promptly at 5:00, followed by a potluck – main dish provided, bring sides & salads.
Look for sign-up sheets at dances (for our planning purposes), but no registration necessary.
The evening contra dance will follow and just might include some extra waltzes to show off your new skills!
Members $10, Non-members $12, Students, under-30's, financially challenged $7
Don't forget your water bottle and snacks for the break!
Find out more »September 2022
San Rafael Contra with Larry & Caroline
Opening dance for the Fall 2022 series in San Rafael. Larry Unger (guitar) and Caroline McCaskey (fiddle) with calling by Susan Petrick.
Find out more »October 2022
San Rafael Contra with Magic Reelism
Magic Reelism: Chetani Cheryl McKinney (keys), David Wright (fiddle and mandolin), Sue Jones (concertina), & Del Eckels (percussion). Calling by Kelsey Hartman using larks & robins terms. Sound by Marty Brenneis.
Find out more »November 2022
San Rafael Contra
Band: Lee Anne Welch (fiddle), Valerie Rose (fiddle), Patti Cobb (piano)
Caller: Tanya Merchant (using larks and robins terms)
Sound: Marty Brenneis
February 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Susan Petrick; Band: Corwin Zekley (fiddle) and Grace Fellows (piano); Sound: Marty Brenneis
Find out more »March 2023
San Rafael Contra
Join us in 2023 on 2nd Saturdays for the San Rafael Contra! Music by Rodney Miller & Rebecca King. Calling by Dane Wallinga. Sound by Marty Brenneis.
Find out more »April 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Deanna Rubin; Band: Will Wheeler and Noel Cragg
Sound: Marty Brenneis
May 2023
San Rafael Contra
MASK-OPTIONAL. Caller will use Larks and Robins terms. Caller: Kelsey Hartman; Band: Green Gates: Roxanne Oliva (accordion/flute), Jon Berger (fiddle), and Todd Silverstein (bouzouki/pennywhistle); Sound: Vince Lucchesi
Find out more »June 2023
San Rafael Contra
Mask-optional. Larks & Robins
Caller: Kalia Kliban
Band: Roguery (Dave Bartley, Anita Anderson, Jim Oakden, Shira Kammen)
Sound: Marty Brenneis
July 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Dane Wallinga using larks & robins terms
Band: Richard Mandel (guitar), Erin Shrader (fiddle), Rodney Miller (fiddle)
Sound: Vince Lucchesi and/or Marty Brenneis
Mask-optional
September 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Band: Corwin Zekley (fiddle) & Grace Fellows (piano)
Sound: Vince Lucchesi
October 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Tanya Merchant
Band: Uncle Dave -- Kathrine Gardner (fiddle), Dave Courchaine (guitar), David Brown (banjo, mandolin, button accordion
Sound: Marty Brenneis
November 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Kalia Kliban
Band: Green Gates (Jon Berger, Roxanne Oliva, Todd Silverstein)
Sound: Marty Brenneis
December 2023
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Erik Hoffman
Band: Flagstones (Charlie Hancock, Will Wheeler, Anne Goess)
Sound: Marty Brenneis
January 2024
NO San Rafael Contra!
No dance this month due to overlap with Contra Carnivale weekend.
Find out more »February 2024
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Susan Petrick using larks and robins terms
Band: Rodney Miller (flddle) and Rebecca King (keyboard)
March 2024
San Rafael Contra
Caller: Alan Winston using larks and robins terms
Band: Uncle Dave -- Kathrine Gardner (fiddle), Dave Courchaine (guitar), David Brown (banjo, mandolin, button accordion)
Sound: Marty Brenneis
April 2024
NO San Rafael Contra !!
Floors being refinished this weekend -- dance postponed til April 27!
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