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A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA, February 21-23, 2025!

Bands:
The Syncopaths – The band’s sound is driven by Ryan McKasson’s dynamic Scottish fiddling and Ashley Hoyer’s monster mandolin picking. Jeffrey Spero adds inventive piano, while Christa Burch provides powerful bodhrån accompaniment and lends her warm, expressive voice as lead singer.

River Road – They infuse contra dances with beauty and groove through a mix of contemporary and traditional tunes, drawing on Quebecois and New England influences. Featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristen Planeaux, and Jesse Ball, their sought-after energy has taken New England by storm!

Callers:
Susan Petrick – Susan Petrick of Redwood City, CA, is an avid dancer and began calling contra dances in 2000 and teaching couple dances soon after. She has gained regional and national recognition for her clear teaching, guidance & expert pacing of dancers, making even complex dances accessible.

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