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New Year's Eve Contradance Ball

WOMEN'S CLUB OF CHEVY CHASE ยท december 31st 

ABOUT NYE CONTRADANCE BALL 2022

We will be accepting admission at the door.  Please bring a copy of your vaccination card/ updated vaccination card; this must include at least one booster vaccine.  (A bivalent booster is NOT required, sorry for any confusion about that.)

FSGW is thrilled to return to the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase for another fantastic New Year’s celebration. We plan a full evening of fun dances to amazing musicians. Come join us for the end of the year festivities! 

We are looking for a few volunteers! Please email the 2022 ball chair if you are interested in volunteering 


Questions contact the 2022 Ball Chair  



PERFORMING ARTISTS

calling, LOUISE SIDDONS

music, OMG 2.0 (ALEXANDER MITCHELL, PAUL OORTS, RALPH GORDON)

EVENT DETAILS

 TICKET    PRICE
 Members   $50
General Admission   $60
Limited Income   $28


Preregistration recommended. We will be accepting admission at the door.  Please bring a copy of your vaccination card/ updated vaccination card; this must include AT LEAST ONE booster vaccine.

 EVENT  SCHEDULE
 7:15 PM   Doors open
8:00 PM   Grand March
12:00 AM   Toast & Auld Lang Syne
12:10 AM   Social Dancing


WHERE: Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD

WHEN: 8:00 PM December 31, 2022 - 12:15 AM January 1, 2023

FOOD: food and drink will be served

ACCESSIBILITY: all venues are accessible 

PARKING:  a free parking lot is available onsite

THIS IS AN FSGW TIER 1 EVENT

  • Masks (N95 / KN94 or equivalent) are required at all times*
  • All participants must be vaccinated with at least one booster
  • If you have not checked in at a previous FSGW dance, your vaccination status will be checked at the door, please bring your card or a digital photo of your card and a government issued photo ID.

*For this event, masks will be required while on the dance floor. Eating will not be allowed on the dance floor

While this is a Tier 1 event for the dancing portion, there will be food and drink, so we are encouraging attendees to take a PCR test within the 72 hours before the event, and requiring a rapid test the same day (honor system). Please do not come if you are feeling sick.

Please leave extra time to check-into the dance due to COVID regulations


DONATE 

End of Year Donations

The Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) was established in 1964 to further the understanding, investigation, and appreciation of the folk arts in the DMV area. We are an all volunteer organization that relies on membership dues and donations to rent venues, pay performers, and provide marketing support to beloved community programs.

Any donation amount is welcome!


 DONATE ONLINE

DONATE BY CHECK: 

Make check out to Folklore Society of Greater Washington, write “Rich Galloway Fund” in the memo line of the check, and send it to this address: Folklore Society of Greater Washington, P.O. Box 323, Cabin John, MD 20818.


GET INVOLVED

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers help make the New Years Eve Ball happen, and in exchange volunteers receive free admittance. 

To volunteer or for any questions, contact the 2022 Ball Chair.


Become a member. Membership dues are the main revenue that we use to rent venues, pay performers, and make our community events happen. 

To become a member, click this link. 


Join the FSGW Board! We currently have openings for secretary and publicity chair. Join us to help make a difference in your community! Becoming a part of FSGW Board allows individuals to give back to their community while developing career building skills.  

For more information, contact our President Charlie Pilzer or the office. 


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