Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
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.
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Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
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Caller-led contra dancing with a free beginner lesson before the sets begin, then an energetic 3-hour dance. Live old-time string music from fiddle, guitar, and bass drives reels and squares in a gymnasium hall.
Caller-led contra dancing with a free beginner lesson before the sets begin, then an energetic 3-hour dance. Live old-time string music from fiddle, guitar, and bass drives reels and squares in a gymnasium hall.
Caller-led contra dancing with a free beginner lesson before the sets begin, then an energetic 3-hour dance. Live old-time string music from fiddle, guitar, and bass drives reels and squares in a gymnasium hall.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
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Lively contra dance night at Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, with community-friendly partner sets and long lines. A recurring third-Friday gathering that blends mountain-town social energy with traditional dance rhythms.
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Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience needed.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience needed.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience needed.
Balboa swing drop in lesson followed by a DJ driven social dance with guided practice to help you apply the steps right away. Cash or Venmo cover, with an optional 10 minute mini private lesson add on in a downtown bar setting.
Balboa swing drop in lesson followed by a DJ driven social dance with guided practice to help you apply the steps right away. Cash or Venmo cover, with an optional 10 minute mini private lesson add on in a downtown bar setting.
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Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
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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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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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Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
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Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
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Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill the pub in a participatory acoustic jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a lively, community-driven session.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill the pub in a participatory acoustic jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a lively, community-driven session.
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Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught plus a refresher of a previous dance. Dance Angels float through the crowd to help beginners learn steps and build confidence.
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DJ-driven dance party on the Mini Quad with an open dance floor and high-energy Bulldog spirit. A campus celebration vibe geared toward late-night socializing, music, and group dancing.
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