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A New Year's Eve tradition at Swingin' Tern
for over thirty years.
 
BOB ISAACS
A prolific choreographer of creative dances, Bob is known for his clear calling of flowing contras and hot grid squares.
 
THE ORGANIC
FAMILY BAND
It's all in the family with Irish, Quebecois, Klezmer, New England, ragtime, jazz, and rock to keep you on the move.
 
Tern NYE Coracree Isaacs
Click on the video to see what you're if for this NYE!
Click on the video to see what you're in for this NYE!

Swingin' Tern Dances has been dancing in the New Year every year since 1986.  This is a tradition you do not want to miss!  This year we are delighted to have Bob Isaacs return to lead the countdown.  And we are thrilled to have The Organic Family Band deliver hot, fresh, organic contra dance music with a band that's all in the family.
Owing to the two dozen restaurants within two miles of the dance, we will not be having a pot-luck dinner before the dance.  We will be having our decadent dessert break so bring something devine.  It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without a countdown, sparkling cider and celebratory dance at Midnight.  Just after midnight, there will be two special contra dances -- the very first of 2019!  
 
Dance: 8pm - 12:30am
Admission : $20 if purchased by 12/24; $25 after 12/24 and at the door. [Students $12 advanced/$15 at the door]    Click here to order tickets. 
Bring a dessert for the break.  No alcohol please -- the buzz step will be more than enough with this amazing talent!   
If you are interested in dinner before the dance, a map of the area restaurants can be found by clicking here or here.  
14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936 [detailed directions below]. 
THE ORGANIC FAMILY BAND 

Tern Organic Family Band

The Organic Family Band features Jakob Raitzyk on fiddle and foot percussion, Rebekah Geller on fiddle, Michael Raitzyk on guitar, and Judith Geller on French horn.  They bring a range of musical experiences and styles to dance music, blending jazz, Irish, Quebecois, Klezmer, New England, ragtime, rock, and more to create a soundscape that'll keep you moving and grooving all night long!   

The Organic Family Band at Glen Echo
The Organic Family Band at Glen Echo

The Organic Family Band at ContraCopia
The Organic Family Band at ContraCopia


BOB ISAACS  
 
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Bob is known for his clear, concise calling.  He is a prolific contra choreographer -- his creative dances are called throughout the country. A specialty of Bob's are his Grid Squares in which one moves from square to square in a single dance. It's a wild ride. Expect a few waltz and couple dances to be thrown into the mix.
 
Swingin' Tern Dances New Year's Eve with Bob Isaacs 
Swingin' Tern Dances New Year's Eve with Bob Isaacs
 
Swingin' Tern Dances New Year's Eve with Bob Isaacs 
Swingin' Tern Dances New Year's Eve with Bob Isaacs
.  Bob is known for his clear, concise calling.  He is a prolific contra choreographer -- his creative dances are called throughout the country. A specialty of Bob's are his Grid Squares in which one moves from square to square in a single dance. It's a wild ride.
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Dance on Jan. 5th.
 
 

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS ON DECEMBER 24TH 
TICKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
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KEEP ON
CELEBRATING
WITH OUR
35TH
ANNIVERSARY
JANUARY 5TH

 Upcoming Swingin' Tern Dances
Our dances are held on the first and third Saturday year-round, plus NYE
Regular dances run from 8 to 11pm with a beginners' lesson at 7:30pm.
January 5:  35th ANNIVERSARY DANCE - Folk Project callers & Contra Rebels.  35 years -- who woulda thunk it back in 1984!  
January 19:  Peter Stix & Rhythmic Heart 
Please note: 
Please bring a dessert for the break [homemade goodies are especially appreciated]!
To protect the wooden floor, please bring non-marking, non-street shoes to change into.  Contra dancing is aerobic.  Wear comfortable, cool clothing.   
Volunteers are welcome. People like you keep our dance running. Become part of the Tern family -- help out and get a free pass to a future regular dance. Contact Virginia at [email protected] for more info.
Hungry for something to eat before or after the dance?  There are two dozen restaurants within two miles of the dance, some within walking distance.  A map of the area restaurants can be found by clicking here or here .   
Have comments or suggestions about Swingin' Tern? Please email [email protected] 

Links and Social Media                   
Find Swingin' Tern Dances on Facebook at Like us on Facebook
Join Swingin' Tern's group at Meet-up
Visit Swingin' Tern's website at Tern on the Web
Swingin' Tern is brought to you by The Folk Project,
an organization of 650 music and dance enthusiasts.

Find The Folk Project on Facebook at Like us on Facebook
Visit The Folk Project website at Folkies on the Web
Visit The Folk Project weekly concert series at The Minstrel
To immerse yourself in contra dance videos, View our videos on YouTube 
to let your friends join in on the fun. 

Make a gift to Swingin' Tern!
Would you like to help support Swingin' Tern and the contra dance community by making a tax-deductible donation? Your generosity helps us to improve the dance and bring in more top bands and callers.
If you wish, you may make your donation to Swingin' Tern for a particular dance evening. This is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any other occasion!  You can sponsor a caller or band or the entire evening. We would be happy to acknowledge your gift at the dance, unless you'd rather remain anonymous. In any case we gratefully appreciate your support!
Please contact Leigh at [email protected] to make arrangements or to learn more. [Please don't send your check directly to the Folk Project.]
Directions
Directions to First Church Parish House
14 Hanover Rd, East Hanover NJ
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Swingin' Tern Dances is held at the First Church Parish House on the corner of Hanover Road and Mount Pleasant Avenue . The Parish House is across Mount Pleasant Avenue from the historic Church. It is a large white building that faces Hanover Road and has a big parking lot next to it. Dancers should use the entrance at the top of the front stairs.

The most direct highway access is from Route 10 (see specific info below).  Route 10 has many restaurants, fast food joints, gas stations and other services.  Please note that although some sections of Route 10 are also called Mount Pleasant Avenue, the church is not on Route 10 but on a road that runs parallel to Route 10 for about a mile. It is known to locals as "Old Mount Pleasant Avenue."

From I-287 - Northbound or Southbound:
Take Exit 39 for Route 10 East.
In approximately 3.5 miles, exit by the Ford dealership (sign says: "To River Road / Okner Pkway"), which takes you onto Mount Pleasant Ave. Turn right at the second light (Hanover Rd) then an immediate left into the parking lot of the Parish House.

From the Morristown area (alternative to I-287):
Take Columbia Turnpike (510) towards Florham Park. Turn left on Hanover Rd. (6th light after Route 24). Turn right into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at a T-intersection with Mount Pleasant Ave.

From Chatham or Madison (Main Street-Route 124):
At the Chatham/Madison border, turn onto Brooklake Road [at the Lukoil gas station].  Turn right (from Chatham) or left (from Madison).
Go approximately 4 miles on Brooklake until just before the road ends. Turn right onto Hanover Rd. Cross over Columbia Turnpike (510) and keep going. Turn right into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at a T-intersection with Mount Pleasant Ave.

From I-78:
Exit 48 -- Route 24 West to exit 7A onto Route 124 Chatham. Then follow directions above.

From I-280:
Exit 4 for Route 609 / Eisenhower Parkway going South. Turn right onto Route 10 West.
Go about 0.8 miles to exit for Okner Parkway / Florham Park. Turn left at the end of the exit, go straight to cross Route 10, then turn right at the T onto Old Mount Pleasant Ave. Continue straight about 0.7 mile and turn left at the light onto Hanover Rd. Take immediate left into parking lot of the Parish House.

From Garden State Parkway or New Jersey Turnpike:
Take Exit 145 from GSP or Exit 15W from NJTP to go onto I-280 West then follow directions above.
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