Double Dance💃Sunday Feb 15 CONTRA DANCE💃 and SPECIAL ENGLISH COUNTY DANCE
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## CONTRA Dance Sunday 2/15 (in 2 days) DANCE 6-9pm to a LIVE BAND!
Next Contra on March 15, This Sunday, don't miss the only Contra dance for a month
SB Carrillo Recreation Center 100 E Carrillo in the large sprung-floor ballroom
The Band: HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS
The Caller: ANDY SHORE
Beginners are welcome, cherished even. No need to bring a partner.
We suggest newcomers 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
## Special Santa Barbara English Country Dance this Sunday:
Feb 15 – Winter Dreams Weekend Sunday Afternoon Special Dance
Guest Caller Scott Higgs. Music by Shira Kammen, Ben Schreiber and Karen Axelrod.
Location: Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara
Special time: 1:30- 4:30 (Doors open 1:00 pm)
Cost: $25 for this special dance. This dance is open to all, pre-registration is not required.
The Caller: LINDSAY VERBIL
Beginners are welcome, cherished even. No need to bring a partner.
We suggest newcomers 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
| English Country dances on Feb 1, 8, and Winter Dreams on Feb 14-15 (see bottom of email) |
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VIDEO OF A GREAT CONTRA DANCE IN SLO 10 DAYS AGO https://youtu.be/fZWpSaYyCtI?si=ADSpwGQT60DxByKq
| An invitation to…
Participate in Life
New dancers welcome! No need to BYO Partner.
And did we mention how FUN it is? Some of us get sore cheeks from smiling so much!
| Many people have not experienced the fun of Contra Dance, please share your experience/feedback with tjbiesanz@gmail.com. Your feedback makes us better! |
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HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS band
The Honeysuckle Possums are a high-energy, all-women string band, playing old time mountain music, originals and bluegrass. They have been together since 2009 and have two albums completed. Their music has taken them all over California and they continue to gain praise for their beautiful vocals, carefully crafted harmonies, and spirited style. Their performances at various festivals and concerts continue to elicit rave reviews.
The two lead singers are Susan Marie Reeves (guitar, strumstick, ukulele) and Charletta Erb (fiddle). Lisa Macker (stand up bass, mandolin) joins in on harmonies. Amber Mueller adds flavor and sass on multiple instruments (bass, fiddle, banjo). Ruth Alpert is the band's dancing percussionist....an Appalachian-style flat-footer who seems to float as she makes it easy for the crowd to dance and clap along.
The Possums’ intention is “to create and share bliss through music”. Their collective joy onstage is delightful, and their performances are carried on a strong current of love and friendship. Possum audience members often comment on how that energy is positively contagious!
## Our caller is ANDY SHORE Andy is known for his kindness, patience, and attention to detail. His teaching and calling are directed to newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
| BELOW: Future 2026 Contra Dances
(1st, 3rd, Sundays $15
DATE BAND CALLER COST
Feb 15: Honeysuckle Possums w. Andy Shore $15
Mar 1 NO DANCE, many of us will be at the Fiddling Frog dance
Mar 15: Chopped Liver w. Jacqui Grennan $15
Mar 29: NO DANCE
For info check out [https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/](https://sbcds.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=236d4c444906b0019e2769120&id=df34f0ad7f&e=e33ff44985)
A big smile for your body, mind, and soul
Santa Barbara English Country Dance this Sunday:
Feb 15 – Winter Dreams Weekend Sunday Afternoon Special Dance
Guest Caller Scott Higgs. Music by Shira Kammen, Ben Schreiber and Karen Axelrod.
Location: Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara
Special time: 1:30- 4:30 (Doors open 1:00 pm)
Cost: $25 for this special dance. This dance is open to all, pre-registration is not required.
Coming in March
Mar 1 – Callers Alice Williams and Susan Evans calling to recordings of various wonderful bands. We will be back at First Presbyterian Church
Mar 15 – Guest Caller Jacqui Grennan and Live Music with Jeff Spero, Suzanne Duffy and Michael Mendelson
| New dancer instruction at 1:45, dancing 2:00 to 4:15 pm. Doors open at 1:40. |
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