The Next Contra Dance
is August 22nd
Steam Shovel playing
with Jennie Wakefield calling
POT LUCK
Bring a dish to share and meet our dance community from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Plates, utensils and beverages are provided.
LESSON
Free Contra Dance Lesson from 7:30 to 8:00 pm.
CONTRA DANCE
The Dance begins at 8:00 and continues until 11:00 pm.
Contra dancing (the term is derived from “country
dancing”) is a group-based social activity that has a long
tradition. It is similar to square dancing and the Virginia Reel,
usually done in circles or lines in which partners dance with
many other couples in turn throughout a dance set. There are
a few basic dance figures that are combined in various ways,
prompted by a caller. These figures are repeated with all of
the dancers in a set. The result is a lot of fun in moving to
the music with a group of dancers, each person contributing to
the shared experience.
We recommend that you dress comfortably and wear shoes that aren't slippery. Rubber-soled flats or low heels work best - comfort is key. The dance is located in the historic gym behind the center.
Adult admission is $8.00, SNCA Members $7.00, Students $4.00. Children under 7 FREE.
If you’ve not been to one of these wonderful evenings yet, there’s no time like the present to come see the fun we’re having. Each dance has a handful of children (who spend some time on the dance floor and some on the swing set outside!), a growing contingent of high school and college students from around the region, and adults up into their 70’s and 80’s. Some come to eat, listen, and watch -- most come to dance at least a few dances, and then there are those who start with the first dance and don’t stop till the band is packing up their instruments! Wherever you might fall along that continuum, your presence would add to the evening -- and the dance would no doubt add a bit of joy to your life. Come alone, bring a partner, bring the family or friends. No experience is necessary -- the introductory lesson gives even a confirmed non-dancer enough to step into the flow and enjoy the evening. Worried about what to wear? Don’t! Some dress up, and some come in overalls – you’ll fit in whatever you have on, though keep in mind that even with air conditioning, it gets warm while you’re dancing!
“Dance first. Think later. It’s
the natural order.” —Samuel Beckett
TUESDAY NIGHT
CONTRA DANCE
Learn and Dance on Tuesday Evenings
in the SNCA Community Hall
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Live music! Relaxed Fun! For newcomers and dancers of ALL skill levels!!
Walter Daves, Learn and Dance Series caller/instructor
and member of the bands, Sweetwater Jam and Cage Free String Band.
$3/person, 12 and under Free
The Center is located in a vintage, red
brick schoolhouse on Highway 255, two tenths of a mile from Highway
17. The Community Hall is across the driveway from the schoolhouse.
Information: Call SNCA at 706-878-3300 or Walter
Daves at 706-754-3254.
Sautee Community Contra Dance has a website at
www.sauteecontra.com
