May 5: JoLaine & Comes When Called

JoLaine & Comes When Called

Contra-Fusion is coming our way. Layered with African rhythm and big-band strings, 'Comes When Called' promises to "delight dance floor denizens" with their Celtic, modern and old-time tunes.

Calling advanced delights, JoLaine will show us the way through the contra-fusion and pulsating rhythms.

Comes When Called is:
• Kathie Aagaard;
• Rich Crew; and
• Susan Maryonowski; and
• visiting percussionist, Joe DePaolo

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Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2019

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Wild Asparagus Weekend 2019

Wild Asparagus

Wild Asparagus Weekend at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe--April 19-20-21st 2019 Contra dance to one of New England's finest bands, Wild Asparagus, in the new covered dance barn at The Dancing Fish, on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, Florida (18 miles east of Gainesville).

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April 7: Vicki Morrison & The Kumquats

Vicki Morrison & The Kumquats

The Kumquats are back for another engagement! And Vicki Morrison calls for us in her continued work for World Peace through contra dance. So get ready to kick up your heels Sunday April 7, 2019 from 3:45-7 pm.

The Kumquats are:
* Bill Dudley on guitar;
* Rich Crew on fiddle and recorder; and
* Sarah Mitchell on penny whistle, flute, drum, foot percussion and hammered dulcimer.

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Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019

Location:
Thelma A. Boltin Center
516 NE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

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Mar 31: Advanced Contra with JoLaine & Deux Francois

Deux Francois & JoLaine

Sunday, March 31st, 2019, is the GODS Advanced Dance at the Thelma Boltin Center from 4-7pm. The band is Deux Francois (Bill, Sarah, Frances) and the caller is JoLaine.

This dance is aimed at dancers who have attended at least three prior dances. There will be no beginner workshop, and the calling will not be catered to beginners. 

Advanced contra dances are an opportunity for dancers to be challenged & to enhance their dance skills. Teaching of basic figures, & walkthroughs, might be limited. There could be some no-walkthrough dances.

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Mar 30, 2019: ECD/Contra Double Dance at Dancing Fish

Contra dance at Dancing Fish, Melrose, FL

We get another chance to enjoy Joe Rush's heavenly venue Dancing Fish, and raise money for a great cause, on March 30th, 2019.

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