This Friday:  Contra Dance Like a Pirate!

with Coral Riff & caller Ang DeCarlis

with the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.)

Friday, September 19, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 pm
United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Avast ye landlubbers!

Hoist your colors, don your finest tricorn hat or flowing red sash, and join us for a rollicking evening of contra dancing to lively tunes. Whether you be a seasoned deck-dancer or stepping aboard for the first time, fear not—we’ll teach ye the moves. No partner or prior experience needed. All are welcome on this friendly, welcoming ship.

Coral Riff is:

• Sarah Mitchell – flute/ penny whistle, hammered dulcimer, concertina, foot percussion
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Wes Maluk – tenor banjo, mandolin, percussion
• Sherry Mattos – keyboard

Captain Ang DeCarlis will be barking the orders during this exercise.

Times:
7:00 – 10:00 pm

Dance Venue:

United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Schedule:
6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup
7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance
9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup
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Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.
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• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.

• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.
• No partner or experience is necessary.
Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.
• No special dress is required.
Wear comfortable, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.
• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.

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