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Boone Country Dancers Contra Dance Schedule for 2012
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 Saturday dance. Contact us if you have a question.
All dances are announced on our email list. Sign up!
April 20, Friday Contra Dance in Todd
Caller: Julie Gurganus and John Turner
Band: Laurel Creek String Band
Location: Todd Mercantile in downtown Todd, NC
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Admission: $5.00
May 5, Saturday Contra Dance
Caller: George Segebade
Band: The Ubiquitones
Sound: M Mueller
Host: Robin Hale
Location: Back at the Apple Barn!
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM
May 4, 5 and 6, Dare to Be Square Weekend in Riner, VA
Weekend: Square dancing, caller workshops, musicians workshops with Phil Jamison, Michael Ismerio and Bill Ohse.
More Information at Dare to Be Square!
May 11, Friday Contra Dance in Todd
Caller: Open Caller Night! A good opportunity to call at a welcoming community dance
Band: Laurel Creek String Band
Location: Todd Mercantile in downtown Todd, NC
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Admission: $5.00
May 18, Friday Contra Dance in Damascus, VA
Caller: Warren and Terry Doyle
Band: TBA
Location: Trail Days in Damascus, VA. Dancing at the Rock School
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 PM
May 27, Sunday Carolina Contrathon XI in Cranberry, 12 hours of dancing!
Callers: Maggie Jo Saylor, Warren and Terry Doyle
Band: Contrarians and Contraversial
Location: Historic Cranberry High School on 19E between Newland and Elk Park, NC
Time: Sunday, May 27, 11AM - 11PM. You can also dance a half day.
More Information and Registration: Carolina Contrathon XI flyer Advanced registration recommended!
Hosts: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
Admission: $20.00 full day, $12.00 half day.
June 1-3, Mountain Blossom, Contra Dance Weekend in Cranberry!
Caller: Hank Morris
Band: Mean Lids
Location: Historic Cranberry High School on 19E between Newland and Elk Park, NC
Time: Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3
More Information: Contra Blossom Home Page
Hosts: Warren and Terry Doyle
Admission: Varies, quite reasonable. Young people, (21 and under) are encouraged to attend this weekend and get a special rate. Also, daily rates available for local dancers.
June 9, Saturday Contra Dance
Caller: Dean Snipes
Band: Hands Four
Sound: John Pertalion
Host: Bob Oelberg
Location: Apple Barn
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM, New Dancers Workshop at 7:30 PM