ContraCola - Columbia Traditional Music and Dance

The January Contra Dance has been CANCELLED for this Saturday, January 24th and RESCHEDULED for January 31st because of the impending winter storm. All other details remain the same.

CALLER & BAND: Columbia caller, Victor Gascon, will be directing the dances using the terms Larks and Robins. Columbia band, Sherlock's Meow, will put your toes to tapping with lively traditional tunes.

TIME: Doors will open at 5:45 to allow time for pre-dance socializing around plates of finger foods both sweet and savory. Please bring something delicious to share. Paper goods and water will be provided. There will be a review of dance basics at 6:30 with the full dance starting at 7:00pm.

DANCE LOCATION - The dance occurs at Arsenal Hill, 1800 Lincoln St. Columbia. Free Parking can be found in the adjacent parking garage.

COST: A donation of $10, cash or check or $10.50 on Venmo
(@contracola-sc) is requested to help cover the costs of caller, musicians, and facility.

OTHER DETAILS: Children age 12 and under dance for free with a paying (and supervising) adult. All should wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled, non-marking shoes.

UPCOMING DANCES: Our next dance will be Saturday, February 21st with local caller, Dianne Palmer-Quay, using the terms Larks and Robins.

The January Contra Dance has been CANCELLED for January 31st because of the impending winter snowstorm. Come dance with us on February 21st! More details to follow.