Boone Country Dancers Contra Dance Schedule for 2013

The Boone Country Dancers sponsor a contra dance once a month. It's usually on the second Saturday of the month, but check the schedule!
Everyone is welcome regardless of dance experience. We have dancers ranging in age from 7 to 70. You don't need to bring a partner.
We always have a new dancers workshop before every dance.

Dance admission is $7. $5 for high school students, 12 years old and under get in free.
New dancers are always welcome! No partner or experience required. New Dancers Workshop at every dance.
Contact us if you have a question.
All dances are announced on our email list. Sign up!

May 18, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: AnneMarie Walter
Band: In A Jam
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

May 31 - June 2, Mountain Blossom Contra II Dance Weekend

Hosted by Warren and Terry Doyle
Caller: Cis Hinkle
Bands: Lift Ticket
Location: Historic Cranberry High School. Here's a map showing the location.
Friday Schedule: 8PM to Midnight.
Saturday Schedule: 8PM to midnight.
Sunday Schedule: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Boone Dancers! You're welcome to attend individual dances if you can't make the whole weekend.

June 8, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Dean Snipes
Band: ContraCulture
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

June 28- June 30, Cool Mountain Contra III Dance Weekend

Hosted by Warren and Terry Doyle
Caller: Hank Morris
Bands: Mean Lids
Location: Historic Cranberry High School. Here's a map showing the location.
Friday Schedule: 8PM to Midnight.
Saturday Schedule: 8PM to midnight.
Sunday Schedule: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Boone Dancers! You're welcome to attend individual dances if you can't make the whole weekend.

July 13, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Connie Carringer
Band: Hands Four
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

August 10, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Dean Snipes
Band: Contra Cowboys
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

September 7, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Warren Doyle
Band: Dot Dot Dash
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

October 12, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Lindsay Morris
Band: TBA
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

November 1 - November 3, Mountain Color Contra III Dance Weekend

Hosted by Warren and Terry Doyle
Caller: Beth Molaro
Bands: Perpetual e-Motion
Location: Historic Cranberry High School. Here's a map showing the location.
Friday Schedule: 8PM to Midnight.
Saturday Schedule: 8PM to midnight.
Sunday Schedule: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Boone Dancers! You're welcome to attend individual dances if you can't make the whole weekend.

November 9, Saturday Contra Dance

Caller: Connie Carringer
Band: TBA
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: TBA
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM

Contacts

For more information on our local dances, contact:

at 828-406-0580

Bands and Callers, BCD Booking Contact:

Dance Host Information

Dance Host Documents

Dance Host Responsibilities Use for every dance
BCD Monthly Dance Balance Sheet Use for every dance
Dance Host Script What to say at the entry table, announcements and end of the dance.
Apple Barn Setup Use for Apple Barn Dances
Cove Creek Setup Use for Cove Creek Dances

Sound!

Interested in sound or doing sound for contra dances? contact:

at 828-406-0580

Sound References

All Mixed Up by Bob Mills. A great guide for doing sound at contra dances. Suitable for beginners and experts.
Contrasf, a Contra Dance Sound email list. Hosted by Weogo Reed
The Sound Reinforcement Handbook A good reference book on sound and sound equipment.

Foul Weather Policy

Winter weather in Boone can be unpredictable. When travel conditions are dangerous, the decision to cancel a dance will be made by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the dance.
If the dance is cancelled, we will try to notify the BCD mailing list, our Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts and update this web site.
Please call one of the Foul Weather Phone Contacts listed below if the weather is severe.

Foul Weather Phone Contacts:

John Pertalion at 828-406-0580

Boone Weather Forecast

Regional Contra Dances

Boone - Appalachian Heritage Council Dances at ASU
Boone - Todd Mercantile Dances in Todd
Boone - Boone Country Dancers Dances at the Apple Barn and Old Cove Creek School
Boone, Linville - Mountain Mixers, Square and Round Dance Club. Dances, classes and workshops for every level of dance at Linville Land Harbor.
Asheville - Old Farmers Ball
Charlotte - Dance Gypsies
Greensboro - Electric Camel Contra!
Greensboro - Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers
Jonesborough, TN - Historical Jonesborough Dance Society
Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Country Dancers
Research Triangle Area - Triangle Country Dancers
Upstate of SC - Harvest Moon Folk Society
Winston Salem - Electric Camel Contra!
Winston Salem - Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers

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