Old Farmers Ball: Playing with Fyre with Tom Macklin calling
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
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