CONTRA  DANCE 💃 $10 Sunday May 4, 6-9pm, WHOLE HOG band!!

CONTRA DANCE 💃 Sunday May 4, 6-9pm, WHOLE HOG band!!
CALLER: Chris Page!!!!
At the Santa Barbara Carrillo Recreation Center 100 E Carrillo in the large ballroom with the sprung floor.

# $10 Cash/Visa/MC/Venmo

Beginners are welcome, cherished even. No need to bring a partner.
We urge all newcomers to dance with experienced dancers for the first few dances. It helps make if fun and easy for everyone!
Dress: for comfort. We recommend low or flat shoes that don't stick.
WHOLE HOG BAND
For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog! https://www.wholehogband.com/
Whole Hog is a bluegrass band that performs timeless hits, eclectic selections from the roots of Americana music. Their sound blends traditional bluegrass repertoire with Irish, vintage jazz, yodeling, country, western swing, honky tonk, and original songwriting.
Seth Andrey Oster (guitar) is a contest winning flatpicker, fingerpicker, singer, yodeler, and buckdancer.
Charletta Erb“Sharleeta” is a California State Adult Division Fiddle Champion recognized for her lyrical waltzes and clear tone. She has a deep affection for Irish and Old Time music.
Keith Frankel found his true passion for music as a teenager when he discovered the five-string banjo. Before moving to California, he worked with a variety of Colorado-based string bands i and currently teaches at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
Corey Highberg sings and plays upright bass. He teaches, researches, composes, and performs music in a variety of styles.

For more info check out https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/

The caller is Chris Page, a special guest, who writes GREAT DANCES, which are enjoyed nationwide. Get ready for some fun Contra dances Sunday night.
CONTRA DANCE: SB Country Dance Society, co-sponsored by the SB Park and Rec Department

• Fun social dance
• A live band and a caller
• Enjoyable
• Great Exercise
• Good for the body and brain
• You don't need a partner

Future 2025 Contra Dances
(1st, 3rd, Sundays $10, quarterly free dance :)
DATE BAND CALLER COST
May 4: Whole Hog w. Chris Page $10
May 25: Frank Hoppe Band w Jean Gorrindo $10

June 1: Whole Hog w. Chris Page $10
June 15: Corwin & Grace w. Jeff Spero $10

June 29: WHOLE HOG and Andy Shore FREE DANCE

For info check out https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/

Video of one of our dances

A big smile for your body, mind, and soul

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE also on May 4th

Caller: Alice Williams
$10, also sponsored by SBCDS
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara*
New dancer instruction at 1:45, dancing 2:00 to 4:15 pm.
Doors open at 1:40. 21 E. Constance Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105