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Join us for an exciting evening of social dancing to live music sponsored by the Orlando Contra Dance!To learn more about contra, check out the videos, FAQ, and links to socials on our website:
https://orlandocontra.org/
Caller (teacher): Alice Raibourn (Orlando) - Calling is gender-neutral.
Live band:
That’s a Plenty (Orlando)
Jonathan Hodge – fiddle
Ted Strauss – guitar
6:30 Doors open
7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join)
7:00 Intermediate lesson (if you've come at least once)
7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing
9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing
10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON before the dance starts. All dances in the beginner session are taught. You'll have plenty of company and the teaching continues throughout the night.
Intermediate lesson topic: Look here! Eye contact in meltdowns, mad robins, and more
Eye contact is a big part of turning contra from a walk into a dance. Learn how to navigate it in meltdowns, mad robins, right-shoulder 'rounds, and even heys. The eyes have it!
This event is open to everyone looking to make new friends and enjoy the vibrant community of Orlando. Whether you are a seasoned contra expert or entirely new to dancing, our inclusive and welcoming atmosphere will have you twirling and swinging in no time. No partner? No problem! We encourage singles to join in the fun and meet fellow dance enthusiasts. Our dance calling is gender-neutral.
Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co., just 15 minutes from UCF and 100 yards east of Jeremiah's Italian Ice.
Admission is $15. Students and job seekers are FREE! If it's your second contra ever: FREE!
Contra dance is great exercise and loads of fun besides, so bring a water bottle and dress for cardio. This is an alcohol-free event.
Starting at 9, the dance level increases. If these dances are a bit more than you're ready for, you're welcome to just listen and enjoy the music and fellowship of the dance community, and to join us for ice cream afterwards. Don't worry, you'll be dancing in the second half soon enough! Our free Intermediate Lesson will help you get there.
We use Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and many other media to invite new dancers. Typical attendance is 25+, including about 5 new dancers. Don't worry if you only see a few people interested here. You'll be in good company.
Click GOING and we'll see you there!
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Event Venue
6904 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792-7003, United States
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