Wild Asparagus Weekend
April 18-20, 2025
(G.O.D.S. contra dance of April)
at The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, Melrose
George Marshall calling to music by Wild Asparagus
Four Contra Dance sessions in three days!
Dance Schedule:
- FRIDAY EVENING (4/18): 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- SATURDAY AFTERNOON (4/19): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- SATURDAY EVENING (4/19): 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- SUNDAY AFTERNOON (4/20): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wild Asparagus Weekend at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, April 18-20th 2025 Contra dance to one of New England’s finest bands, Wild Asparagus, at The Dancing Fish, on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, Florida (18 miles east of Gainesville). The wonders of Wild Asparagus never cease. Together for thirty years, their music has matured like a fine wine. This powerful ensemble brings a unique sound and dynamic energy to contra dancing weaving a spell that you wish would never end. Their creative, driving tunes keep dancers energized and inspired while George’s smooth, efficient calling makes challenging contras seem easy as pie.
- George Marshall, renowned for his graceful calling style, also plays concertina, bodhran and bones.
- Ann Percival delights dancers with irresistible piano and guitar rhythms and mellifluous vocals.
- David Cantieni, woodwind wizard, adds rich layers to each arrangement with flute, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard.
- Becky Tracy graces each tune with her elegant, energetic fiddling.
- Add bodacious bass player Mark Murphy and you’ve got one Big, Bold sound.
LOCATION: Dance at the The Dancing Fish, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL 32666 (the western edge of Melrose, FL). Bring a lawn chair & enjoy outdoor activities on the shore of Lake Santa Fe when you’re not busy dancing.
Snacks/potluck dishes to share are welcome & appreciated at all four dances this weekend.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Overnight camping, swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, are available. Bring your own boat. Dancers should make their own arrangements. Grilling is allowed within the compound (bring your own grill) Joe will have a grill going on Saturday afternoon.
Admission
- Adult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend
- Youth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend
- Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult
- Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …)
- If this doesn’t work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe.
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The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe
Private dance barn at 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL 32666 (by appointment only)