SATURDAY
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40th ANNIVERSARY Contra Celebration Saturday, October 14: 7:30 pm | Guest Caller: Peter Stix & (reunion) BAND: Thistledown MORE >
The following dates are dancing off-site: Contra Dance at Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan Street, St. Paul MN, 55102
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How does Contra Dance Work?
"A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic."
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller
Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)
"A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic."
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller
Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)