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Donna Hunt &
Peter, Paul, Ed, Garry
After the Dance
Holiday Party
This Saturday, December 15th
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Peter, Paul, Ed, Garry features
Peter Szego on guitar, Paul Prestopino on mandolin and banjo, Ed Jankowitz on upright bass, and Garry Moore on fiddle.
Puff, the magic dragon danced by the sea
And contra'd in East Hanover
in a land called Swingin' Tern.
Peter Paul Ed Garry loved that rascal Puff,
They played on strings and tuning pegs and other fancy stuff, oh!
Puff, the magic dragon danced right out front
And contra'd in East Hanover
to the calls of Donna Hunt.
Together they would balance, swing, twirl and then cross trail,
Donna called out contras perched on Puff's gigantic tail.
Dancers far and wide would gather whene'er they came,
On the dance floor with whoops galore when Puff roared out his name, oh!
Puff, the magic dragon is sure to return
And contra in East Hanover
in a land called Swingin' Tern.
After the Dance Holiday Party at Doug & Brian's Home
The break will be shortened so that the dance can end at 10:30pm. That way everyone can get to the party! Spend more time than an 8-count swing to get to know your fellow dancers. Bring something substantial to the party -- you'll be hungry after all the hot dancing! Directions to Doug & Brian's will be at the dance.
Beginners' Lesson
7:30 pm
Dance
8-10:30 pm Admission: $12
/ $5 students
Party at Doug & Brian's 10:30 pm - 1am
14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936 [detailed directions below].
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Donna Hunt
Having garnered an excellent national reputation, we are proud that Donna Hunt developed her calling chops at Swingin' Tern Dances. Calling contras with interesting choreography and variations, Donna is known for utilizing clear, concise instructions to minimize teaching time and maximize dance time. Donna infuses the dancers with confidence, regardless of their skill level, and she enjoys guiding new dancers and challenging experienced ones.
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Donna Hunt calling at Swingin' Tern
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Peter, Paul, Ed, Garry
Contra dance band Peter Paul Ed Garry, coalesced in the chilly air of Jan 2015, strives to play traditional and contemporary dance tunes that are not usually heard on the dance floor. Their medleys blend the styles of New England, Appalachia and the British Isles.
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to let us know you will join in on the fun!
Help our dance grow! Forward this email to your friends
to spread the word and good times.
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Click on the video to see what you're in for on New Year's Eve!
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ORDER YOUR
NAME BUTTON
$3.00 per button
The first buttons
will be available
at Swingin' Tern's
35th Anniversary
Dance on Jan. 5th.
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A Note about our admission:
Our admission fee allows us to continue to provide exceptional talent for our dances. For those that are so inclined, we encourage folks to occasionally give a bit more than the admission price. This extra support will help us continue to feature excellent bands and callers. Better yet, you can sponsor a full dance, caller or band to celebrate your special event. See the "gift" box
below. You will earn our e
ternal gratitude.
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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!
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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
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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.]
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Directions to First Church Parish House
14 Hanover Rd, East Hanover NJ
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Click for Google Map directions
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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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