Join us on Thursday March 25 for a special presentation with Tony Parkes starting at 8 pm (EDST)! 

On Thursday March 25, Tony will join the Mt Airy Virtual Contra Speaker Series to present “Diversity in Square Dancing”.  In this presentation we will "learn about the African roots of dance calling, the Black presence in square dancing throughout the 20th century, and the variety of squares now danced by people of color from Arctic Canada to the Caribbean. Illustrated with many video and audio clips.”

Tony Parkes is one of the most experienced square and contra dance callers in North America.  He started calling in 1964, possibly the first of the "baby boom" generation to do so.  Since then he has taught and called contras and New England squares in 35 states, Canada, and Europe; led numerous callers' training workshops; produced many recordings of dance music with and without calls, served on the boards of several dance organizations, and published two collections of original squares and contras.  Based in the Boston area, he calls extensively throughout New England for both casual and experienced dancers, and is a frequent headliner at large dance events across the nation and the world.
 
Tony and Beth Parkes' website:  www.hands4.com

The registration for z--m is full but you can still watch this presentation live stream on FB using either link.  Simply click on either link at 8 pm on Thursday:    
https://www.facebook.com/watch/mtairycontra/

https://www.facebook.com/events/459444798807916

OR if you cannot tune in for the live presentation, we will be recording it and you can go to our website in a week and it will be posted here.
https://thursdaycontra.com/speakers/


Any questions please  email   info@thursdaycontra.com