Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA
Live bands, traditional music
Singles/couples of all ages welcome
No experience needed
Alcohol, smoke & fragrance free
$10 to $25 sliding scale
New Year’s Eve Dance
Wells Hall, 310 North K Street, Tacoma
December 31 – 9:00 pm to 12:20 am
Condor Sutra
Tom Wimmer calls for this dance
Join us on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve dance at Wells Hall, 310 North K Street, Tacoma. We start at 9:00 pm and end at 12:20, after welcoming in 2025.
Let’s dress for the occasion. Tuxedo, elegant dress, or whatever you are comfortable in.
We don’t have access to the kitchen, but it is ok to bring finger food for sharing in the hall, such as candy, cookies, or other munchies.
How about this great line-up?! The band is Condor Sutra.
- Hayden Stern – fiddle
- Marni Rachmiel – flute, aerophone
- Dave Bartley – guitar
- Julie Bennett – drums, percussion
Your caller is Tom Wimmer.
Dave Bartley (guitar), Hayden Stern (fiddle), Marni Rachmiel (flute & aerophone) with Julie Bennet (drums). Tom Wimmer (caller).
Admission for this splendid evening of music, dance, and camaraderie is $20 – $40. That means pay what you can afford so we can pay the musicians well. Thanks!
This event is the first NYE contra dance in Tacoma or Olympia since the pandemic. We will alternate years—this year in Tacoma and next year in Olympia.
Sunday Afternoon Dance at Fircrest Community Center
2024 Dance Schedule
All Dances are Sunday 3:30pm – 6:00pm (Workshop at 3:00pm)
January 21
Howie Meltzer, WB Reid & Bonnie Zahnow
February 18
The Hat Band
March 17
River Scheuerell & Dante Faulk
April 21
Joyride
May 19
Raccoon Carnival
June 16
Old Growth Graveyard
July 21
Northwest Stomp
August 18
Pleasantly Frantic
September 22
The Euphemists
October 20
Campaign for Reel Time
November 10
George Marshall & Countercurrent
December 15
Luddite Ramblers
Upcoming Bands
Sunday, December 15
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Luddite Ramblers
Amy Wimmer calls for this dance
The Luddites of early-19th century England wrecked machines to try to maintain the old ways. Unlike their historical forebears, the Luddite Ramblers are a highly creative band of musical artists who weave together infectious dance rhythms, enchanting melodies, and rich harmonies. The fiddles, flute, and guitar seem to meld into one big lyrical and propulsive instrument to keep the dancers moving. The players are Laurel Stone and Olga Hauptman on fiddle, Jay Finkelstein on guitar, and Craig Shaw on flute, fife, and whistle.
The Luddite Ramblers, left to right, are Craig Shaw, Laurel Stone, Olga Hauptman, and Jay Finkelstein. Amy Wimmer, caller (far right).
Previous Contra Dances
PLEASE DONATE
The volunteers who organize and run the dance receive no pay. The admission fee is used to pay for the hall rent, sound person, band, and caller. To make a donation, please contact Matt Temmel at (253) 278-1237 or e-mail: info@tacomacontradance.org.
Thank you!