Upcoming Contra Dances : April 26 and May 2, 17 and 30!

[Laura Moses]

Please join us at our upcoming Contra Dances (one in April and three in May!)
Saturday, April 26, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Joel Wilder calling at the Renaissance Faire at Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd, Charleston, SC 29414  Free admission! 

Friday, May 2,  7:30-10:30 pm (Doors open at 7:15)  Honeymeads  with Gretchen Caldwell calling!
Ballroom Dance Charleston 2408 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

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The Honeymeads are Ellie Jos on fiddle, Matt Masie on percussion, and John Holenko on mandolin playing originals and covers in the Americana genre.  Gretchen Caldwell is a favorite Charlotte-based dance caller.
Please wear non-marking, soft-soled shoes.  Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.  Wear your name button!

ALSO:

5/17/25  ContraForce                     Joel Wilder - Saturday at Charleston Self Defense Academy
5/30/25  Tea & Whiskey                Chris Hernandez - Piccolo Spoleto Contra at Circular Church, Lance Hall

DANCE INFO AND PRICES:
Admission is $10 cash, check, or Venmo (@chscontra $10.50 on Venmo).  Doors open at 7:15 and the dancing begins at 7:30 pm with a beginners' walk-through (highly recommended!).  Children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by a paying adult dance for half price ($5). Children 5 and under are free. Teens 13 and over pay full price, still a deal at $10.  Family Rate:  $30 for one or two adults and their children under 18. Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children who are not able to participate in the dance must stay off the dance floor.

COMFORT and SAFETY:  We are a community and want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.  If you have a suggestion, comment, concern or question, please bring it to one of our board members (wearing a board member button at the dance) or email us at charlestonfo...@gmail.com.
HEALTH POLICY:  Masks welcome and optional.  Please stay home if you are sick!

A TIP FOR NEWCOMERS: Don't dance with another newbie! Ask an experienced dancer to show you around.  Anyone can ask anyone to dance. It is customary to ask a different person for each dance.  By the end of the evening, you will have danced with everyone in the room, and you will see why contra dance is so much fun.  : )

SNACKS!  Our dance community takes turns bringing finger-food snacks to each dance.  Please consider bringing something to contribute to the snack table at the back of the hall.

See our calendar of upcoming dances here.

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Learn more about contra at ABOUT CONTRA DANCING  or LOTS OF TIPS

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If you are interested in playing or calling at a Charleston Folk dance, here is more information for Bands and Callers.

Charleston Folk is a non-profit, CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society) affiliate organization with a mission to promote, sponsor, and encourage participation in American folk dancing and music traditions among people of all ages in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

[Laura Moses]

Please join us at our upcoming Contra Dances (one in April and three in May!)
Saturday, April 26, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Joel Wilder calling at the Renaissance Faire at Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd, Charleston, SC 29414  Free admission! 

Friday, May 2,  7:30-10:30 pm (Doors open at 7:15)  Honeymeads  with Gretchen Caldwell calling!
Ballroom Dance Charleston 2408 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

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The Honeymeads are Ellie Jos on fiddle, Matt Masie on percussion, and John Holenko on mandolin playing originals and covers in the Americana genre.  Gretchen Caldwell is a favorite Charlotte-based dance caller.
Please wear non-marking, soft-soled shoes.  Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.  Wear your name button!

ALSO:

5/17  ContraForce  and Joel Wilder - Saturday at Charleston Self Defense Academy
5/30  Tea & Whiskey  and Chris Hernandez - Piccolo Spoleto Contra at Circular Church, Lance Hall

DANCE INFO AND PRICES:
Admission is $10 cash, check, or Venmo (@chscontra $10.50 on Venmo).  Doors open at 7:15 and the dancing begins at 7:30 pm with a beginners' walk-through (highly recommended!).  Children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by a paying adult dance for half price ($5). Children 5 and under are free. Teens 13 and over pay full price, still a deal at $10.  Family Rate:  $30 for one or two adults and their children under 18. Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children who are not able to participate in the dance must stay off the dance floor.

COMFORT and SAFETY:  We are a community and want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.  If you have a suggestion, comment, concern or question, please bring it to one of our board members (wearing a board member button at the dance) or email us at charlestonfo...@gmail.com.
HEALTH POLICY:  Masks welcome and optional.  Please stay home if you are sick!

A TIP FOR NEWCOMERS: Don't dance with another newbie! Ask an experienced dancer to show you around.  Anyone can ask anyone to dance. It is customary to ask a different person for each dance.  By the end of the evening, you will have danced with everyone in the room, and you will see why contra dance is so much fun.  : )

SNACKS!  Our dance community takes turns bringing finger-food snacks to each dance.  Please consider bringing something to contribute to the snack table at the back of the hall.

See our calendar of upcoming dances here.