
March 21: Joe DePaolo & The Dune Hoppers
Joe De Paolo from New York will be calling contra dances to the live music of The Dunehoppers from St Augustine on Friday 21 March 2025..
The Dunehoppers are:
- Mike Elias – guitar
- Mac Benford – banjo
- Allen Hood – fiddle
- Leo Sheppard – bass
- Kathy Zemanek – banjo & bass

United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
Times:
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Dance Location
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.