
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk social-dance energy in a campus gym, rooted in community music and dance traditions. Expect fast-paced sets, friendly partnering, and a joy-forward welcoming atmosphere.
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Lively contra lines and reels in a college gym, guided by a caller and rooted in folk social dance traditions. A weekly community night built for joyful partnering, spinning, and newcomer friendly participation.

Lively contra lines and reels in a college gym, guided by a caller and rooted in folk social dance traditions. A weekly community night built for joyful partnering, spinning, and newcomer friendly participation.
Lively contra lines and reels in a college gym, guided by a caller and rooted in folk social dance traditions. A weekly community night built for joyful partnering, spinning, and newcomer friendly participation.

Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.

Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.
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Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.

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Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.

Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.

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Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.
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Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
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Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.

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Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.

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Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
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Learn beginner country line dance steps during the first hour, then take to the floor for a social evening of boot-scooting rhythms and relaxed community dancing.

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