LIVE MUSIC! Contra Dance with Sam Sharpless and Kettle of Fish

Join us for a lively evening of social dancing to live music sponsored by the Orlando Contra Dance!

Caller (teacher): Sam Sharpless (Orlando) - Calling is gender-neutral.

Band:
Kettle of Fish (Space Coast):
Robin Osgood – fiddle
Tiffany Boucher – fiddle
Norman Rodham – guitar and percussion

This event is open to everyone looking to make new friends and enjoy the vibrant community of Orlando. Whether you are a seasoned contra expert or entirely new to dancing, our inclusive and welcoming atmosphere will have you twirling and swinging in no time. No partner? No problem! We encourage singles to join in the fun and meet fellow dance enthusiasts. Our dance calling is gender-neutral.

We use Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and many other media to invite new dancers. Typical attendance is 20+, including about 5 new dancers. Don't worry if you only see a few people interested here. You'll be in good company.

Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co., just 15 minutes from UCF and 100 yards east of Jeremiah's Italian Ice.

Admission is $15. Students and job seekers are FREE! If it's your second contra ever: FREE!

Contra dance is great exercise and loads of fun besides, so bring a water bottle and dress for cardio. This is an alcohol-free event.

Check out the videos, FAQ, and links to socials on our website:
https://orlandocontra.org/

6:30 Doors open
7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join)
7:00 Intermediate lesson (if you've come at least once)
7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing
9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing
10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON before the dance starts. All dances in the beginner session are taught.

Starting at 9, expect the full catalog of contra moves, interaction along diagonals, and the occasional no-walkthrough dance. If these dances are a bit more than you're ready for, you're invited and very welcome to stay and enjoy the music and fellowship of the dance community, and to join us for ice cream afterwards. Don't worry, you'll be dancing in the second half soon enough! Our free Technique Workshop will help you get there.

Intermediate lesson: For dancers who have come at least once. We'll work on adding zing to our swings, flowing smoothly into and between moves, styling and flourishes, communicating with our partners, and/or emotional and physical safety. Let us know you're coming in the event comments!

Click GOING and we'll see you there!

Orlando Contra Dance is funded in part by United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts. We thank them for sponsoring this event's live talent and sound tech.