Thanks to all those who came out to dance to Nor’easter Feb. 1-3, 2013 It was a fun event and those that did come were rewarded with some world-class contra calling and music. Let us know how you felt by dropping an email to info@contraborealis.org

You can read about and listen to Nor’easter’s appearance on KUAC Alaska Live

Nor'easter plays for dance


February 1-3, 2013

Contra Borealis Dancers happily announces a weekend with the Boston based contradance band Nor’easter and Vermont caller Rebecca Lay.

It takes place from Feb. 1-3, 2013 as follows:

  • Friday, Feb. 1 dance at Pioneer Park Dance Hall at 8 pm
  • Saturday, Feb. 2 Three sets of workshops at Wood Center 10:30 am – 4:15 pm
  • Saturday, Feb. 2 dance at Wood Center Ballroom – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, Feb. 3 concert with Nor’easter at the College Coffeehouse – 7 pm

Weekend rates including all dances and workshops (not the concert): $50 regular and $30 students

Individual event rates are:

Friday and Saturday dances $15 regular, $10 student
Saturday workshops (each) $10 regular, $5 students
All Saturday workshops (3) $25 Regular $15 students
Sunday concert $10 for all

Here is the detailed schedule for dances and workshops

Event Flier

For more info, you can email events@contraoborealis.org


If you are located in the Anchorage area, Nor’easter and Rebecca will be doing a contradance in Anchorage on Thu. Jan. 31, 2013 at 7:30 pm. It will be held at Stellar School, 2805 Blueberry Street, just off Fireweed Lane. Admission is $10 per person / $5 students