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SUMMARY:Wednesday\, September 23
DESCRIPTION:Special Wednesday Dance (and location!)\n\n\n\nDawn Chorus\, with Frannie Marr calling. Dawn Chorus is Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle)\, Grace Hendrickson-Jones (flute)\, Rosie O’Neil (guitar). Join us at The Olympia Ballroom! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ Upcoming events » ] \n\n\n\n\n\nKey Info\n\n\n\nWhen: \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 (special venue!):The Olympia Ballroom\, 116 Legion Way SW\, Olympia\, WA 98501. The area is served by Intercity bus lines (free) and has plenty of street parking (also free). The building entrance is shared with El Sitio Mexican Restaurant (which has a more obvious sign than the Ballroom). Once inside the building\, follow the stairs to the 2nd floor and the Ballroom. \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). You may want to bring a sweater. \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\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/wednesday-september-23/
LOCATION:The Olympia Ballroom\, 116 Legion Way SW\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 10
DESCRIPTION:Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nSwiftcurrent with Abigail Golden calling. Swiftcurrent is Jason Foy (flute)\, Barbara Calm (hammered dulicmer)\, Ed Boggs (guitar\, bass)\, Julie Bennett (percussion) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ 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\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/saturday-october-10/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 24
DESCRIPTION:Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nRiffraff with Eric Curl calling. Evo Toney (fiddle)\, Jesse Partridge (piano)\, Henry Plewa (mandolin/fiddle). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ 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\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/saturday-october-24/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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SUMMARY:Wednesday\, Nov 11
DESCRIPTION:Special Wednesday Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nIce Cream Truckers with George Marshall calling! Ice Cream Truckers are Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle\, feet\, mandolin)\, Kelsey Wells (fiddle\, banjo)\, Helen Kuhar (guitar). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ 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. Avoid wearing fragrances. To protect our floor\, please wear clean\, soft-soled shoes (no taps\, spike heels\, etc). Consider a sweater for heading outside after the dance. \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\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/wednesday-nov-11/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, Nov 28
DESCRIPTION:Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nRiffraff with Sarah Trop calling. Riffraff is Evo Toney (fiddle)\, Lindon Toney (fiddle)\, and more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ 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. Avoid wearing fragrances. To protect our floor\, please wear clean\, soft-soled shoes (no taps\, spike heels\, etc). Consider a sweater for heading outside after the dance. \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\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/saturday-nov-28/
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:20261212T220000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, Dec 12
DESCRIPTION:Contra Dance!\n\n\n\nEngine Room with Frannie Marr calling! Engine Room is Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle\, feet\, mandolin)\, Kelsey Wells (fiddle\, banjo)\, Alex Sturbaum (guitar\, accordion). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ 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. Avoid wearing fragrances. To protect our floor\, please wear clean\, soft-soled shoes (no taps\, spike heels\, etc). Consider a sweater for heading outside after the dance. \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\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/saturday-dec-12/
LOCATION:South Bay Grange\, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra,Will Feature at Top
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