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For 2026, River Abel will call to music from Robins Nest!

Join us for the best fun in Lansing to celebrate New Years Eve! We're family friendly, we don't serve alcohol, and we welcome everyone. Our bands always provide terrific live traditional and contemporary dance music, while our caller prompts the dance figures. Join us, and ring in your New Year with the joy of dance, and no hangover! Hope we see you there!

We will start with a homemade potluck dinner (see info and times at left), followed by a no-pressure new dancer lesson so that everyone is familiar with the various dance figures. If you are new to contra dancing, it's essentially just walking and moving in time to the music. If you can walk and count to 8, you're golden. There's no need to even bring a partner, as we switch off every dance.

See you on the dance floor soon!

For more information or questions, email the Looking Glass Dance Committee. We'd love to hear from you!

Location

Central United Methodist Church
215 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

Our Schedule for
December 31, 2026

  • 6:30PM Potluck
    • bring a dish to share
    • bring the recipe so we can label allergens
    • bring a serving utensil for your dish
    • if possible, also bring your own place setting
  • 7:30PM New dancer lesson
  • 8PM Contra dance party begins
  • 12:00AM Welcome in the new year!

Snacks!

If you can, please bring a sweet or salty snack to share. If it's gluten or dairy free, please label it. Thank you!

Place your name on your serving dishes, including serving utensils, so your items are returned to you.

Gate Costs

Pay what you can: $5-30 ($20 suggested)

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