Folk Arts Cooperative
Contra Dances
Always "third Fridays," 7:30-10:30 p.m.
$8 admission • ages 5 and under: free
$5:full-time students
$20 family (all in the same household)
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Allegan Woods
Folk Arts Cooperative Contra Dances Always "third Fridays," 7:30-10:30 p.m. $8 admission • ages 5 and under: free $5:full-time students $20 family (all in the same household) |
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See you May 16! ~ 2008 ~
Bring a water bottle to fill at the drinking fountain
It's friend-raising!
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In 2006 - 07 we danced to:
September 15 • Jan Coray calls to music by Three's a Crowd October 20 • Jan Coray calls to music by Fiddlefire November 17 • Karin Neils & Roween Panning call to music by Fiddlefire December 15• Glen Morningstar calls to music by Judi Morningstar & friends January 19 • Tom VanDeusen calls to music by Fiddlefire February 16 • Roween Panning calls to music by Puddingstone March 16 • Karin Neils and Jan Coray call to music by Three's a Crowd April 20 • Julie Warners and Laurie Pietrovale call to music by Fiddlefire. May 18 • Karin Neils calls to music by Fiddlefire June 15 • Open mic callers to music by Three's a Crowd September 21 • Barry Dupen calls to music by Fiddlefire October 19 • Glen Morningstar calls to music by Judi Morningstar & friends November 16 • Tom VanDeusen calls to music by Fiddlefire December 21 • Karen Dunnam calls to music by Fiddlefire |
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Contra dancing is a lot like square dancing, but you need no previous experience, special clothing, or a partner. Everyone is friendly, and
someone will ask you to dance! (We even provide nametags.)To get a complete picture, scroll down to the videos linked at the bottom of this
page.
Dances are walked through and taught by a caller, who then prompts the figures to music. It's customary to change partners when the music stops, so you'll get to dance with everyone in the room. (Here's a helpful hint: if someone asks, just say "yes.") No fancy footwork needed. If you can walk, you can do this type of dancing. Comfortable casual clothing and soft-soled shoes recommended (check the pictures for ideas). You might want to wear layers, as this is a vigorous activity. You'll find singles, couples, family groups, seniors, students, and happy folks of all ages at our dances. (By yourself? C'mon down--we'll set you up with dance partners and new friends!) The event is non-smoking and alcohol-free. Please bring a snack to share. And please arrive early, or linger afterwards, to help load in, set up, then clean up and pack out! |
There's often a newcomer's session at about 7 p.m., to help you with the basics |
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Dances are held at the Park Township Community Hall, at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
It's directly across Ottawa Beach Road from the Park Township airport, on the way to Holland
State Park. Free parking at the fairgrounds near the building. 1286 Ottawa Beach Rd,Holland, MI
49424.
For more information call 616/846-8875 or 616/304-8306.
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| Always live music!
Our regular bands include Fiddlefire (the Panning Family), Puddingstone, and Three's a Crowd. If you like the music of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Riverdance, or A Prairie Home Companion, you'll enjoy our string bands. (The volume is not too loud; you'll be able to hear conversations too.) Our callers include a cavalcade of just-learning dance prompters, and long-timers. | |
Judi and Glen Morningstar, of metro Detroit, came to play and call for us |
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Group hug! This figure is called a basket...notice the big smiles! The Pannings always have a good time playing music |
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Here's a ladies chain, which concludes with a courtesy turn. (It's easy!) Three's a Crowd plays while Jan Coray calls |
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One of the best things about contra dancing: the swing!
Fiddlefire on stage, with web goddess Karen and our sound guy Louie
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