CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: Saturday, July 27th (Summer Potluck & Dance); Caller: Liz Burkhart; Band: Old Grey Cats
August All Soles cancelled
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: August 24 – with Trillium
CONTRA DANCING!! (Full calendar HERE for fall and winter schedules)
NEXT ALL SOLES DANCE: Saturday, July 27th (Summer Potluck & Dance); Caller: Liz Burkhart; Band: Old Grey Cats
August All Soles cancelled
NEXT BIG SCIOTY DANCE: August 24 – with Trillium
Big Scioty – see you in September!
Big Scioty is taking the summer off. We will return to our previous Clinton Heights location for a first Saturday dance on September 7. Meanwhile, All Soles will continue to dance through the summer. Dates are June 22, July 27 (potluck and dance), and Aug. 24
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Beginners welcome!
- We offer a beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, ½ hour before the dance. New contra dancers are encouraged to attend.
- No need to come with a partner.
- All dances are called.
- All dances begin with a walk-through of the dance.
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Great exercise!
- Wear cool and comfortable clothing, since you may warm up as the night progresses.
- Wear comfortable, clean, dry shoes that will let you move easily on our nice wooden floor.
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Live music!
We book the best regional talent for your dancing pleasure. These musicians and callers work together to deliver a lively and fun contra dance experience. Look below for information on the talent we have booked for our next dance.
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Friendly atmosphere!
We are a multi-generational community and all are welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you!
What is contra dance?
Glad you asked! Contra is a form of social dance that, like square dancing, has roots in the barn dances held in pioneer days. It’s fun and easy to learn – if you can walk, you can contra dance! For more information read our “About Contra Dance” and “What to Expect” pages.