Contra & Square Dancing in Northeast Georgia

Next Dance:
September 18

Dances are on Saturday nights
(unless otherwise indicated)
from August to June

Potluck dinner at 6:30
Warm-up lesson at 7:30, Dance at 8:00

Always Great Live Music!

 


New to Contra dancing? Learn the moves in an easy, relaxed atmosphere
with a live band! Weeknight dances on Tuesday evenings
at the Sautee Nacoochee Center - click here for schedule and details.

 

Learn Basic Buck and Flatfoot Dancing in new introductory classes.
Click here for more information.

 

 

Fall 2010 Schedule
August 14
 Bill and Libby Hicks with Rob Harper
September 18
Whistlin' Rufus with Doug Singleton
October 9
 Free Association with Maggie Cowan and Christin Whittington
October 30
 Cage Free String Band with Charlotte Crittenden
November 27
 Evil Twins with TBD
December 18
 Meat and Three with Susan Davis

 

*See videos of our October 2009 For the Kids Dance on You Tube!

Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Sautee Nacoochee Reel
Part 3 El Molino
Part 4 A Contra Line
Part 5 Lonesome Trail

Our thanks to Jim Crawford and Sherry Kilpatrick for filming and posting the videos!

Contra dancing is a blend of folk and square dancing - with a flavor and warmth all its own. It is relaxed, fun, and easy to learn. Whether you come with a group, a partner, or alone, you'll always find plenty of folks to dance with. In fact, part of the fun of contra dancing is getting to dance with just about everyone in the room at least once during the evening! Old friends reconnect and new friends meet in this really welcoming, upbeat environment. 

Join us for potluck before each dance, starting around 6:30. Bring a dish to share and get to meet our dance community! Plates, utensils and beverages are provided.

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 dancing begins in the historic gym behind the center with a free lesson at 7:30pm, and the dance itself starts at 8pm. Adult admission is $8.00, SNCA Members $7.00, Students $4.00. Children under 7 FREE.

For further information, call the Sautee Nacoochee Center at 706-878-3300,
OR call Walter Daves at 706-754-3254,
OR e-mail Julianne Wilson at thrivingspirit@me.com,
OR call Peter Bull at 706-865-5715 or e-mail bullwood@windstream.net.  

Click here for Map and Directions.

 

  

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