Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra lines and partner swings rooted in folk dance traditions, set to driving fiddle tune rhythms in a roomy college gym. A weekly Thursday gathering focused on social connection, tradition, and community joy.
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Lively contra lines and swing-friendly figures fill a college gym as dancers move to traditional folk dance tunes led by a caller. A community-rooted social dance night centered on joy, connection, and participatory tradition.
Lively contra lines and swing-friendly figures fill a college gym as dancers move to traditional folk dance tunes led by a caller. A community-rooted social dance night centered on joy, connection, and participatory tradition.
Lively contra lines and swing-friendly figures fill a college gym as dancers move to traditional folk dance tunes led by a caller. A community-rooted social dance night centered on joy, connection, and participatory tradition.
A free pre-dance lesson leads into a caller-led contra dance with an open band playing old-time fiddle and driving dance rhythms. Spin through long lines and partner swings in a casual gymnasium setting with a community-forward vibe.
A free pre-dance lesson leads into a caller-led contra dance with an open band playing old-time fiddle and driving dance rhythms. Spin through long lines and partner swings in a casual gymnasium setting with a community-forward vibe.
A free pre-dance lesson leads into a caller-led contra dance with an open band playing old-time fiddle and driving dance rhythms. Spin through long lines and partner swings in a casual gymnasium setting with a community-forward vibe.
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