Autumn Contra

Our American Contra Dance weeks are tremendously popular so we really do encourage early booking! Our Autumn dance week is led by American caller Lindsey Dono with music from Box of Frogs. Meg Griffin joins us again as host, and between them, the team will guide you through the week’s programme and dances with good humour and style!

Dance workshops take place each morning with fun optional outings and activities in the afternoons. There is usually a musicians’ workshop Wednesday tea-time, so bring instruments too. Dances every evening, all in the lovely setting of Halsway Manor!

Who is it for?

Dancers of all levels of experience; newcomers to Contra are welcome (though some related dance experience would be useful), with plenty to challenge more experienced dancers too!

The Team

Washington-based Lindsey Dono brings crystal-clear teaching and thoughtful programming to the caller’s mic. When not on stage, Lindsey can be found mentoring up-and-coming callers, geeking out over choreography, and exploring floorcraft across a range of dance forms. Both on stage and off, Lindsey is committed to building inclusive, intergenerational folk communities.

Box of Frogs are two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks ) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect some fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog…?