Jonathan L. King will be calling the contra dances to the live music of “Wind That Shakes the Barley” on Sunday.
Wind That Shakes the Barley are:
• Bill Dudley – guitar
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion
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Date: Sunday, July 1st, 2018
Location:
Thelma Boltin Center
516 NE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
Schedule:
02:30pm — Doors open
02:45 – 03:30pm — Waltz lesson – or open waltz – no partner necessary. (Live music: Stay Tuned waltz band)
03:30pm – 03:45pm — Sound system check
03:45pm – 04:00pm — Contra workshop for beginners
(New contra dancers, & those wishing to review their dance moves
or help others to do so, please attend this pre-dance contra lesson.)
04:00 – 07:00pm — Contra Dance
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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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No partner or experience is necessary. Contra dances are taught, walked through, & called.
No special dress is required — wear comfortable, casual attire & soft-soled shoes.
Snacks at the break are provided by dancers. If you snack, bring one to share & a water bottle to help our planet.
Child care is provided during the contra dance. See our website FAQ above for details.
Parking is in the lot across the street & in marked spaces on adjacent streets.
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Hosted by the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society