Joyride First Wednesday Contra Dance with caller Noah Grunzweig
Wed Oct 2, 2024
Joyride First Wednesday Contra Dance
Please visit our web site for specific information about the dance
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
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Wed Oct 2, 2024
Joyride First Wednesday Contra Dance
Please visit our web site for specific information about the dance
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
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Thu Oct 3, 2024
The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Contra Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE). Masks and vaccinations recommended, but not required. They hope to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and experienced dancers, with circles, squares, and contras designed to foster success and fun for all.
Portland's Kelly Tabor will call. The Pringle Creek Band will play.
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person, cash only at the door.
Newcomer session at 6 pm
Dancing 6:30-9:00 pm
For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com.
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Sat Oct 5, 2024
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Sat Oct 5, 2024
Music by The Stage Crew: Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle and piano; Lanny Martin, accordion and piano.
Calling (nongendered): Noah Grunzweig
Admission: $15 per person allow us to meet our fixed expenses and pay musicians and callers adequately. Sliding scale, $6 - $20+
Newcomers session:7:00 pm; Dance starts at 7:30.
All are welcome! No partner or experience is necessary.
The 1st Saturday Contra Dance is hosted by The Stage Crew.
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Sat Oct 12, 2024
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Euphemists will bring their big, brassy sound back to the Fulton stage! Dave Goldman (keyboard), Alan Snyder (fiddle), Kaye Blesener (trombone), Greg Martin, and Stephanie Shea comprise the band. Shell Stowell will bring her boundless energy from her new home in Newport to call dances using gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends
Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
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Sat Oct 19, 2024
Saturday night dancing at Fulton Hall continues! Local favorites Campaign for Reel Time (Betsy Branch, Mark Douglass, Bill Tomczak) will play. Eric Curl will head down from Seattle to call use gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at Portland contra events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends
Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
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Sun Oct 20, 2024
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Sat Oct 26, 2024
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! A new combination of local musicians, CC Remix (Carl Thor, Lori Prime, and Jenny Davidson) will play for our dancing pleasure. Please welcome Koren Wake from Seattle, calling dances with gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends
Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!