Contra Dance
The Raleigh Civic Symphony Association is hosting a contra dance on the evening of Saturday, February 25, 2012. This is a fund-raising event; all proceeds benefit the orchestras at NC State University.
The contra dance is a couples folk dancing tradition that began in New England and subsequently spread through all of North America. The dance figures are similar to those used in square dancing, but it also has many similarities with line dancing.
NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. We will have a caller who will teach all of the dances – the only thing you need is a willingness to have fun. The music will be led by the orchestra’s own Mara Shea, who plays and teaches contra dance music up and down the east coast.
This is a family-oriented event for people of all ages. Tell your friends, wear comfortable clothes (soft shoes), and let’s have some fun !!
RCSA Contra Dance
Saturday, February 25, 2012
7PM – 10PM
West Raleigh Presbyterian Church (lower level)
Students $5, Non-students $10
Tickets available at the door or by calling 919-782-1628
Musicians:
Mara Shea, fiddle
Dean Herington, piano
Alison Arnold, flute
Gordon Arnold, cello
James McCann, fiddle
Tyler Johnson, guitar and mandolin
Caller: Bree Kalb
Light refreshments and snacks will be available at the break.
No perfumes or colognes, please!
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