Portland Public Library presents Family Contra Dance with Maggie Robinson
Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 11:00am-12:30pm in the Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library
Portland, Maine - Children and families are invited to ring in the New Year with a family contra dance on New Year’s Eve morning at the Portland Public Library! Maggie Robinson will be the caller and a band of local musicians will provide the music!
Contra Dance is a type of social dance where parallel lines of dancers stand opposite -- or "contra to" -- their partners. A caller, usually working with a group of live musicians, guides new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances. Contra dancing is about social interaction, meeting people, and making new friends, set to music!
Children and their accompanying adults will be able to learn a variety of fun and easy dances at this event. No experience necessary!
Maggie Robinson plays and teaches fiddle. She has been calling dances for over 8 years throughout the state!