Two Days of Contra, Waltz and English Country Dancing

Sat 3 Oct to Sun 4 Oct. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $30, $20 under 26. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [facebook][email][events]

A weekend with 12 hours of dance events. Buy a package for the entire weekend or come to individual sessions a la carte.

• 12 hours of dance events Saturday-Sunday October 3-4
• English country dances for all levels
• Beyond the Basics waltz workshop
• Two-day Package: only $30 ($20 for age 25 & under)

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TALENT:
• Contra—Yazoo Kickstarts, preeminent FL contra band
• Barbara Groh, Asheville NC contra caller
• English country dance - Hoggetowne Fancy & caller Randy Thorp
• Waltz – to live music by 'Stay Tuned'

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SATURDAY, October 3rd Schedule:
• 1:00 to 3:00 English Country Dance ($7/$5 - 25 & under)
• 3:30 to 5:30 Advanced Contra ($7/$5 - 25 & under. No orientation lesson for new dancers this session.)
• 5:30 to 7:30 dinner break on your own
• 7:30 to 10:30 *Advanced Contra ($10/$5-25 & under)

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SUNDAY, October 4th Schedule:
• 2:00 to 3:30 Waltz Workshop Beyond the Basics ($5/$3)
• 3:30 to 4:00 Orientation lesson for dancers new to contra
• 4:00 to 7:00 Contra ($10/$5 – 25 & under)

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• Pricing: A la carte pricing as above.
• Two-day Package $30 ($20 for age 25 & under)
• Childcare provided for all of the Contra dance sessions at $5 per child future dancer. Children who know their left from right and wish to dance, can do so for $5 each session
• Snacks: Share your favorite homemade, fall finger foods for the table during the breaks Sat. and Sun. Water will be provided both days. Dancers are encouraged to bring a reusable container for water to sustain ourselves and the environment.
• Saturday night accommodations for out of town dancers: contact us at GODS.
• Made possible by Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) volunteers and special donations.