Things to Know

When:Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

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

Where: South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506. There is a gravel parking lot just to the south of the building along Sleater Kinney, plus you are welcome to use the school parking lot across the street.

Cost: Sliding scale $10-25 (NOTAFLOF). We prefer cash (so we can easily pass it along to the performers), but also accept checks and online payment forms at the door using your smart phone.

What to bring: Bring a water bottle & wear comfortable clothes – keep in mind that you may get a little hot or even sweaty. To protect the floor please wear clean, soft-soled shoes (no taps, spike heels, etc).

Ways to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances:

• join our email list
• join our Facebook group
• follow us on Instagram
• add upcoming dances to your Google calendar

Role terms: Our callers typically use non-gendered role terms (larks and robins) to identify the two dance roles. There are many resources describing these role terms; here is one collection of Q&As on role terms gathered by another dance organization.

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.

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

Who: Since dancing restarting in 2021, these contra dances have been hosted by a committee of the South Bay Grange and countless volunteers. Questions or concerns: email us [email protected] or use our feedback form.