Contra and Pre-Dance Social on Saturday, January 24th!

Start the dancing year off with a twirl at the first contra of 2026!

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.