Contra & Square Dancing in Northeast Georgia

 

Next Dance:
February 13!

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.

 

Spring 2010 Schedule
January 9
Blue Ridge Rounders with Vicki Herndon
February 13
Bill and Libby Hicks with Dean Snipes
March 13
Perpetual e-Motion with Diane Silver

Tuesday, April 6
7 - 10 pm

Special Event!
Atlantic Crossing with Janet Shepherd

April 10
 Inexplicabillies with Seth Tepfer
May 8
 Cage Free String Band with Beverly Smith
May 29
 Elftones with Bob Dalsemer
June 12
 TBD with Walter Daves

 

Fall 2010 Schedule
August 14
 TBD with Rob Harper
September 18
TBD with TBD
October 9
 TBD with TBD
October 30
 TBD with TBD
November 27
 TBD with TBD
December 18
 TBD with TBD

 

*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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