Contra Dance on Saturday, August 22nd!

School is back in session and it's time for a new season of contra dance!

CALLER & BAND: Columbia caller, Dianne Palmer-Quay, will be directing the dancers using the terms Larks and Robins. Our band,the Blue Ridge Rounders from the upstate, is known for playing anything from high-energy dance music to blues to introspective Americana. You won't want to miss this start of the dance year.

TIME: A review of contra dance basics will start at 6:30 to get new dancers ready to join the fun. The evening dance will run from 7:00 until 9:30 pm.
Each dance is taught before the music starts and the caller keeps everyone in step during the dance, so there is no need to worry about knowing what to do next!

DANCE LOCATION - The dance occurs at Arsenal Hill, 1800 Lincoln St. Columbia. Free Parking may 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.
Feel free to bring a salty or sweet snack to share. Water and cups will be available.

UPCOMING DANCES: The next dance will be Saturday, September 26 with Victor Gascon calling and The Outsiders providing the music.