Monthly Dances

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Friday, February 12: Green Ball at Davidson
This the Davidson Land Conservancy's annual fundraiser.

Location: Davidson College (map)
                Lily Gallery Room in the Chambers Building (campus map here)
Time: Lessons at 7:30, Dancing 8:00-11:00 pm
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for children

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Wednesday, February 17
Contra Workshop: Beyond the Basics

Location: Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Ave, Charlotte.
Time: 7:30-9:30
Hosts: Dennis and Lesly Spring
Cost: FREE

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Saturday, February 27 Valentine's Contra

Location: Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Ave, Charlotte.
Time: Lesson 7:30, Dance 8:00 to 11:00PM
Band: Blueridge Rounders
Caller: Jennie Wakefield
Cost: $8 admission, $5 students

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Weekly Dances (Central Charlotte group)

Monday dances are held each week (except Labor Day) in central Charlotte. These weekly dances are intended to provide new contra dancers and callers with an opportunity to develop their skills. You can visit the Dance Gypsies site with any questions that you might have about these dances.

View schedules for Central Charlotte's Dance Gypsies

Location: Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Ave, Charlotte.

Chantilly Hall has air conditioning, a stage, and a
comfortable suspended plywood floor.

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Remember...

• Beginners and newcomers are always welcome.
• Each dance includes lessons and walk-throughs.
• Please remember that all dances are perfume-free,
  smoke-free, and alcohol-free.

• More contra dances within a stone's throw of Charlotte
• What is this thing called contra dancing?
• The Music (It's important!)
• Video of a contra dance. This particular video is from Vermont, as we ourselves do not have any video equipment.
  (Special thanks to Molly for permission to use her video.)
  More contra dance videos: a huge Maryland dance and an Asheville masquerade ball with lots of improvisational dancing