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Read the Tallahassee
Democrat's
article about us
Join Us for Great
Contra Dances!
usually Second and Fourth Fridays of Each
Month
(see schedule
below)
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Ballroom
Old Armory/Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe St.
Beginners welcome; you don't need to
bring a partner.
Those new to contra dancing are
strongly encouraged to come at 7:15, when a Beginner
Orientation will be taught, and as dances are taught
in more detail early in the evening.
Admission cost for
regular dances:
$10 for Adults, $9 Seniors over 50, $6 for
Students, Free for
Kids under 12
(higher
prices
may be charged for special dances)
Currently, Tallahassee
dances are two and a half hours long, with a
10 minute break. Bring snacks to
share!
If you are
experiencing the signs of having Covid, the flu
or any other illness, please do not attend these
dances. Attendees may wear masks if they
wish.
Conduct
Guidelines
Dance
Schedule
and other events of note
All events in
Tallahassee unless otherwise noted
(Hometowns of out-of-town bands and callers
are shown in parentheses)
Dancing is back!
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Date |
Band |
Caller |
Friday
April 14 |
Bunny Bread Bandits
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Tom Greene
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Friday - Sunday
April 14-16 |
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall
at The
Dancing Fish near Gainesville
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Friday
April 28 |
Greasy String Band |
Joey Norton
(St. Pete) |
Friday
May 12 |
Stubbs Lolley &
The Half-Baked Biscuits |
Vicki Morrison |
Friday - Sunday
May 26-28 |
No dance in Tallahassee!
See many of us at the Florida
Folk Festival in White Springs, FL.
(near Lake City). There will be Contra
dancing every evening. Plus a smorgasboard
of music, dancing, crafts and food throughout the
weekend!
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In addition to dances in the local area, dances in
the Gainesville area have resumed at the
The Dancing Fish on most 1st weekends & 3rd
Saturdays. Check the schedule here.
Proof of Covid vaccination is required at The
Dancing Fish. And the regular GODS dance in
Gainesville has resumed, check their schedule here.
There is Contra dancing in the Tampa area,
check their schedule here;
and in the Titusville area, check their
schedule here.
We suggest you come to the Old
Time Jams and the Irish Jam, all at the Blue
Tavern, where you can listen to fine music, get
some food and drink, and maybe dance with a
partner a little! The Jams are often held
outdoors on the back patio.
Old Time Jams are held on the 2nd and/or 4th
Saturday of each month, and the Irish Jam is held
on the 3rd Saturday of each month, all at 4:00
-6:00 pm, 1206 N. Monroe St. For the Old
Time Jam, see the Facebook page, or contact Mary
at maryallgire "at" yahoo "dot" com
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Last revised
3/26/23
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