Contra Dancing In New Hampshire: Then and Now

Presenter: Dudley Laufman

Since the late 1600s, the lively tradition of contra dancing has kept people of all ages swinging and sashaying in barns, town halls, and schools around the state. Contra dancing came to New Hampshire by way of the English colonists and remains popular in many communities, particularly in the Monadnock Region. Presenter Dudley Laufman brings this tradition to life with stories, poems and recordings of callers, musicians, and dancers, past and present. Live music, always integral to this dance form, will be played on the fiddle and melodeon.

Event Details

When:

Saturday, November 9, 2024 11:00am

Where:

North Hampton Public Library & Cultural Center
239 Atlantic Avenue
North Hampton NH 03862

Hosted By:

North Hampton Public Library

Contact Info:

North Hampton Public Library, 603-964-6326