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SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 16
DESCRIPTION:Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nThe Star Charters with Annie Kidwell calling. The Star Charters are Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle)\, Jess Newman (fiddle)\, and Mark Price (guitar\, foot percussion). All visting from Boston\, MA!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ More upcoming events » ] \n\n\n\nKey Info\n\n\n\nWhen:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nDance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nCost:Sliding scale\, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks\, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. \n\n\n\nWhere: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. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:Bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes—you may get a little hot or even sweaty. To protect our floor\, please wear clean\, soft-soled shoes (no taps\, spike heels\, etc). \n\n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nRole terms:Our callers typically use non-gendered role terms (larks and robins) to identify the two dance roles. \n\n\n\nCommunity: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. \n\n\n\nHealth: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. \n\n\n\nWho we are:Since dancing restarted in 2021\, these contra dances have been hosted by the Olympia Contra Dance committee\, along with countless volunteers.  \n\n\n\nQuestions or concerns:Email us Dance@OlyContra.com\, or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 9
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Fundraiser!\n\n\n\nOlympia Volunteer String Band with Lindsey Dono calling. This giant community band is led by Jesse Partridge. This event is our annual fundraiser for the Olympia contra dance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ More upcoming events » ] \n\n\n\nKey Info\n\n\n\nWhen:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nDance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nCost:Sliding scale\, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks\, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. \n\n\n\nWhere: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. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:Bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes—you may get a little hot or even sweaty. To protect our floor\, please wear clean\, soft-soled shoes (no taps\, spike heels\, etc). \n\n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nRole terms:Our callers typically use non-gendered role terms (larks and robins) to identify the two dance roles. \n\n\n\nCommunity: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. \n\n\n\nHealth: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. \n\n\n\nWho we are:Since dancing restarted in 2021\, these contra dances have been hosted by the Olympia Contra Dance committee\, along with countless volunteers.  \n\n\n\nQuestions or concerns:Email us Dance@OlyContra.com\, or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 25
DESCRIPTION:Regular Contra Dance\n\n\n\nRiffraff with Abigail Golden calling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Know\n\n\n\nWhen: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 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. \n\n\n\nCost: 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. \n\n\n\nWhat 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). \n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRole 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. \n\n\n\nHealth: 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. \n\n\n\nCommunity: 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. \n\n\n\nWho: 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 Dance@OlyContra.com or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T213000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday\, April 15
DESCRIPTION:Special Wednesday Dance \n\n\n\nCountercurrent with Lindsey Dono calling. Countercurrent is Alex Sturbaum (guitar\, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle\, foot percussion\, vocals). Dance runs 7pm to 9:30pm\, with no lesson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Know\n\n\n\nWhen: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: no lesson this dance!\n\n\n\nDance: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 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. \n\n\n\nCost: 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. \n\n\n\nWhat 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). \n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRole 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. \n\n\n\nHealth: 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. \n\n\n\nCommunity: 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. \n\n\n\nWho: 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 Dance@OlyContra.com or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T220000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 11
DESCRIPTION:Regular Contra Dance\n\n\n\nAnglerfish ft. Steve with William Watson calling. The band is Alex Sturbaum (mandocello)\, Rae Eaton (upright bass)\, Hayden Stern (viola)\, and Steve Cifka (cello). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Know\n\n\n\nWhen: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 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. \n\n\n\nCost: 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. \n\n\n\nWhat 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). \n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRole 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. \n\n\n\nHealth: 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. \n\n\n\nCommunity: 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. \n\n\n\nWho: 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 Dance@OlyContra.com or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T165256
CREATED:20260417T023303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T050850Z
UID:54-1774726200-1774735200@olycontra.com
SUMMARY:Saturday\, March 28
DESCRIPTION:Regular Contra Dance\n\n\n\nRiffraff with Caitlin Bannan calling. The band is Evo Toney (fiddle\, mandolin)\, Alex Sturbaum (guitar\, accordion\, vocals)\, Hayden Stern (fiddle\, accordion)\, Jesse Partridge (fiddle\, guitar\, piano)\, and Julie Bennett (percussion). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Know\n\n\n\nWhen: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. \n\n\n\n\nLesson: for new dancers at 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDance: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 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. \n\n\n\nCost: 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. \n\n\n\nWhat 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). \n\n\n\nWays to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances: \n\n\n\n\njoin our email list\n\n\n\njoin our Facebook group\n\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram\n\n\n\nadd upcoming dances to your Google calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRole 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. \n\n\n\nHealth: 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. \n\n\n\nCommunity: 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. \n\n\n\nWho: 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 Dance@OlyContra.com or use our feedback form.
URL:https://olycontra.com/event/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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