{"id":4,"date":"2016-06-07T10:17:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T10:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:49:27","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Dancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Dance is the hidden language of the soul.&#8221; &#8211; Martha Graham<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Next Dance<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Friday, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">August 7, 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"790\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/?attachment_id=790\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1545,1999\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"July2026flyer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-791x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer-209x270.jpg 209w, https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/July2026flyer.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First Fridays<\/span> at Seacoast Contra!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Newcomer lesson 7:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dancing 8:00 to 10:30 PM <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St., Newfields, NH <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">PARKING: Parking is in the Town Hall parking lot. If the lot is full, please park at Newfields Library at 76 Main Street. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>PRICING<\/strong><\/em><em style=\"font-weight: bold;\">:<\/em> <strong><em>Adults <\/em><\/strong>$12-20 SLIDING SCALE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Students $<\/em><\/strong>10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Families $<\/em><\/strong>20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Children Under 12 Free<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 Save the Date! \ud83d\udcc6 and \ud83d\udc5e Put on Your Dancing Shoes \ud83d\udc60 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First Fridays<\/span> are about to become your favorite day of the month! Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the newcomer lessons at 7:30 PM to brush up on your dance skills or learn the basics. Dancing starts at 8:00 PM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc83&nbsp;<strong>Dance First, Pay Never!<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to swing, stomp, and smile without spending a dime? We&#8217;ve got you! If money\u2019s tight, don\u2019t worry, Seacoast Contra has a&nbsp;<em>super fun<\/em>&nbsp;way to get you on the dance floor&nbsp;<em>for free<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just volunteer for one of our awesome roles:<br>\ud83c\udf1f Greet dancers at the door with a big smile<br>\ud83c\udf1f Help set up the space or sweep us into a happy ending<br>\ud83c\udf1f Be a Dance Angel ~ welcome newbies and show them the ropes (and the reels!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your shift is done, the floor is yours! It\u2019s our way of saying thanks for helping keep the magic alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to contra without breaking the bank?<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/seacoastcontra.com\/?page_id=170\">Sign up to volunteer here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteer, make new friends, and dance your heart out\u2014all in one joyful night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfb5 Dance with Confidence at Seacoast Contra! \ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><br>No dance experience necessary &#8211; all dances are taught. No partner? No worries!<br>Join Seacoast Contra and dive into the joy of dancing. Our friendly instructors will guide you through every step, whether you&#8217;re a beginner or a seasoned dancer. Plus, you don&#8217;t need to bring a partner as contra dancing involves dancing with different people throughout the night. Come as you are and get ready to have a blast on the dance floor. See you at Seacoast Contra!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc83\ud83d\udd7a Dance with confidence, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories at Seacoast Contra!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea6 COVID-19 Safety at Seacoast Contra \ud83c\udf08<br>At Seacoast Contra, we prioritize the health and safety of our dancers and community. Our COVID-19 safety measures are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude37 Mask Policy: We respect personal choices when it comes to mask usage. Masks are optional at Seacoast Contra. Whether you choose to wear a mask or not, we ask that everyone in our community show kindness and respect towards one another&#8217;s decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\ud83d\udc89 Vaccination: We encourage you to make your own informed decision about vaccination. We respect individual choices regarding vaccination and leave it up to you to decide what is best for your health.<br>By making masks optional and respecting personal vaccination choices, we aim to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Please note that as the situation evolves, we will continue to monitor and adapt our policies accordingly. Your safety and well-being, along with the joy of dancing, remain our top priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Join us at Seacoast Contra, where we respect your choices and prioritize your dancing experience. 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