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Chris Knisely, 64, getting stuck in a rotation during a Contra dance at ARTS/West Sept. 10. ARTS/West is the setting for Contra dances and Contra dance lessons this fall. (WOUB/Carolyn Rogers)

Try Contra Dance This Fall At ARTS/West


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There’s nothing like a good Contra dance to get the blood flowing as the temperatures in Athens start to drift downward. ARTS/West will be providing a place for Contra dancing throughout the next couple of months. Check out these photos taken by WOUB’s Carolyn Rogers from this weekend’s dance and the schedule of dances below.

Saturday night Contra dances: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with a beginners lesson at 7:30 p.m. No experience needed, no partner needed and everyone is welcome. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for students, $15 for families, children 10 and under free.

Sunday afternoon family dances: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of dancing and music. This event will have kids and adults dancing together to live music. No experience needed. All dances will be taught. Drop in any time. Admission by donation. Suggested donation $3/dancer.
2106-2017 Schedule

Contra Dances – 2nd Saturdays

Oct. 8 – David Mould calling with Corn in the Mornin’

Nov. 12 – Kate Power calling with The Back Porch Swing Band

Jan. 14 – Kim Thompson calling with Zeke’s Fancy

Feb. 11 – Barbara Ramlow calling with Hilarie & Ry Burhans & Friends

March 11 – Bradley Smith calling with The Boys of the Hock

April 8 – Kristen Planeaux calling with Trillium

Family Dances – 3rd Sundays

Nov. 20 – Music by The Womens’ Band

Jan. 15 – Music by Julia Farver, Jay Ryan, Jeffrey Morris

Feb. 19 – Music by Liz and Lynn Shaw and the Thrashers

March 19 – Music by Julia Farver, Jay Ryan, Jeffrey Morris

For more information visit Athens Contra dance’s website.

 

Tom Cullinan (left) playing the banjo and Frank Phillips (right) playing the guitar in The Three Rivers String Band during Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio, on September 10, 2016.
Tom Cullinan (left) playing the banjo and Frank Phillips (right) playing the guitar in The Three Rivers String Band in Athens, Ohio, on Sept. 10, 2016. (WOUB/Carolyn Rogers)
Chris Knisely, 64, getting stuck in a rotation while dancing with her partners during Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio, on September 10, 2016. Contra dancing is a type of American folk dance, similar to line dancing where a caller is needed.
Contra dancing at ART/West this past weekend. (WOUB/Carolyn Rogers)
Jennie Kinsley (left) playing hammered dulcimer, Michael Allen (middle) on the fiddle, and Margaret Goodman playing the flute in The Three Rivers String Band during Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio, on September 10, 2016.
Jennie Kinsley (left) playing hammered dulcimer, Michael Allen (middle) on the fiddle, and Margaret Goodman playing the flute in The Three Rivers String Band. (WOUB/Carolyn Rogers)
Tom Culling (left) playing banjo, Jody Durrel (middle) and Frank Guitar (right) playing guitar during Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio, on September 10, 2016.
Tom Culling (left) playing banjo, Jody Durrel (middle) and Frank Guitar (right) playing guitar during Contra Dancing in Athens, OH, on Sept. 10, 2016. (WOUB/Carolyn Rogers)