Roni Wiener and The Stepping-Stones

After several years as a traveling dancer, Roni Wiener has finally decided she can skip a few dances and share the joy of contra from the stage. Roni loves using what she learned on the dance floor to craft engaging programs that entertain all levels of dancers. She teaches and calls with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. Roni also enjoys teaching contra dancing workshops to help build a thriving contra dancing community.

Come early and catch Roni’s 15-minute workshop for experienced contra dancers just before the dance. The theme of the workshop is ‘Timing’.

Stepping Stones, a husband-and-wife team, are coming up from Melbourne to play their own distinctive contra melodies for our dancing pleasure.

The Stepping Stones are:
* Robin Osgood on fiddle; and
* Norman Rodham on guitar.

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Schedule:

02:30 – 03:15 pm — ​waltz lesson (no partner necessary) or open waltz to live music with Stay Tuned waltz band
03:15 – 03:45 pm — Sound check
03:45 – 04:00 pm — Experienced dancers workshop on “Timing” led by Roni Wiener
04:00 – 07:00 pm — Contra dance with The Gadabouts and caller JoLaine Jones-Pokorney.

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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.

Childcare 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.

Hosted by the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society [GODS].

Sept 30: Advanced contra with Roni Wiener & The Stepping Stones
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