Next Dance

• Saturday, October 24

  7:30 pm – 10:00 pm atSouth Bay Grange

  Saturday October 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Contra Dance!

  Riffraff with Eric Curl calling. Evo Toney (fiddle), Jesse Partridge (piano), Henry Plewa (mandolin/fiddle).

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Key Info

When:
Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

• Lesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm
• Dance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Cost:
Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone.

Where:
Unless otherwise noted, our regular dance is hosted at South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506. There is a gravel lot just to the south of the building along Sleater Kinney. You may also use the school lot across the street.

What to bring:
Bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes—you may get a little hot or even sweaty. Avoid wearing fragrances. To protect our floor, please wear clean, soft-soled shoes (no taps, spike heels, etc). Consider a sweater in the cooler months!

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What to Expect

Role terms:
Our callers typically use non-gendered role terms (larks and robins) to identify the two dance roles.

Community & Conduct:
Contra dancing is not just about dancing to great music, it’s also about being part of a safe, supportive, and inclusive community. Please read our community standards and code of conduct. Use our feedback form to share any suggestions or requests, and to let us know if something happened that made you feel uncomfortable.

Health:
Well-fitting masks are encouraged, and provided, but not required. We strongly encourage dancers to do all that they can to take care of their own health, and the health of those around them. For those who can, this could mean staying up to date on all available vaccinations (Influenza, COVID, etc.), wearing masks, and staying home when sick. Full COVID protocols here.

Who we are:
Since dancing restarted in 2021, these contra dances have been hosted by the Olympia Contra Dance committee, along with countless volunteers.

Questions or concerns:
Email us [email protected], or use our feedback form.

Upcoming

• Saturday, October 24

  7:30 pm – 10:00 pm atSouth Bay Grange

  Saturday October 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Contra Dance!

  Riffraff with Eric Curl calling. Evo Toney (fiddle), Jesse Partridge (piano), Henry Plewa (mandolin/fiddle).

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• Wednesday, Nov 11

  7:30 pm – 10:00 pm atSouth Bay Grange

  Wednesday November 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Special Wednesday Contra Dance!

  Ice Cream Truckers with George Marshall calling!Ice Cream Truckers are Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, feet, mandolin), Kelsey Wells (fiddle, banjo), Helen Kuhar (guitar).

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• Saturday, Nov 28

  7:30 pm – 10:00 pm atSouth Bay Grange

  Saturday November 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Contra Dance!

  Riffraff with Sarah Trop calling. Riffraff is Evo Toney (fiddle), Lindon Toney (fiddle), and more…

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• Saturday, Dec 12

  7:30 pm – 10:00 pm atSouth Bay Grange

  Saturday December 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Contra Dance!

  Engine Room with Frannie Marr calling! Engine Room is Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, feet, mandolin), Kelsey Wells (fiddle, banjo), Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion).

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Other Area Dances

• Lake City Contra (Seattle)
• Emerald City Contra (Seattle)
• Tacoma Contra Dance (Tacoma)
• Bellingham Country Dance Society (Bellingham)
• Apple Country Contra (Yakima)
• Skagit Contra Dance (Mt. Vernon)
• San Juan Island Grange (Friday Harbor)
• Port Angeles Contra Dance (Port Angeles)

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Get Involved

Here are the roles we need to fill for each dance. If you want to help, email us [email protected], or use our feedback form.