Hear ye, hear ye! As a salute to Gainesville’s currently ongoing Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, this coming GODS dance has by royal decree been declared as a Medieval-themed costume ball. Here is your big chance at last!
Vicki Morrison will be calling to the music of Category Five. Category Five is:
• David Massey – piano
• Marietta Massey – banjo
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Sarah Mitchell – hammered dulcimer, flute, foot rhythm
Date: Sunday, February 2nd, 2020
Location:
Thelma Boltin Center
516 NE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
Schedule:
02:15 pm — Doors open
02:30 – 3:15 pm — Open waltz (waltz lesson for beginners) – no partner necessary
(Live music: Stay Tuned)
03:15 pm – 03:45 pm — Band sound check
03:45 pm – 04:00 pm — 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 – 7:00 pm — Contra Dance
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.
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
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