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Raven & Goose are a nationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin' and foot stompin' piano, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing! Deanna Palumbo is a traveling contra, techno and square dance caller from Knoxville, TN, known for her clear, infectious and melodious voice. She has called throughout the East Coast & Midwest.
Beginners Welcome! No Partner Needed. Gender Neutral.
All dances are taught by a live caller and danced to a live band.
Here is the schedule:
4:15 Challenging contras for experienced dancers.
Wondering if you are experienced? Can you pass the ocean, ricochet hey, advance on the diagonal? if you know what any of that means then YES!
6:15 Potluck -Bring a dish to share.
7:10 New dancer lesson -learn the basics
7:30-10:30 Contra Dance
Roll terms - Larks and Robins
Regular Evening Dance, a Sliding scale -(now accepting Paypal)
Suggested: $10-student, $15-friend, $20+-supporter
children 12 and under with paid adult-free
Sept/Oct 2026, BFF special price, age 25 and under Bring a Friend for Free
***Free parking in lot.~ Enter from W Laurel Street***
Dancers, please bring NON-MARKING, SOFT-SOLED SHOES. Free socks are available to put over your street shoes.
BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE. Water will be available.
SNACKS ARE WELCOME Bring finger food to share at the break.
*WEBSITE: valleycontradance.org
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College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W Laurel St,Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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