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Contra Indications of Des Moines

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Welcome to the mailing list for Contra Indications of Des Moines, IA. We organize contra dances in Des Moines on a quarterly basis. What is contra dancing?

Contra-Indications include:

Rapid Heart Beat
Increased Perspiration
Hearing Live Music
Seeing & Dancing with People You Don't Know (yet)
Generalized Giddiness
Extra Spring in Your Step (sometimes followed by sore feet)
Exhaustion Followed by Wanting to Dance More
GREAT FUN!

For more detail on what this dance is like see http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/

Please join our list and attend our dances. For more information on our dances check out http://contra-indications.org/ or for questions email info@contra-indications.org.

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3/31/17

How to spend remaining Contra Indications fund?

I will not be dancing for a while (if ever) as my broken ankle is still recuperating. Because of this

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How to spend remaining Contra Indications fund?

I will not be dancing for a while (if ever) as my broken ankle is still recuperating. Because of this

3/31/17

Contra Indications of Des Moines

12/16/16

Passing the Contra dance torch and New Years Dance information

Dear Contra Dancers, The time has come to pass the Des Moines Contra Dancing torch to a new group. We

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Passing the Contra dance torch and New Years Dance information

Dear Contra Dancers, The time has come to pass the Des Moines Contra Dancing torch to a new group. We

12/16/16

11/11/16

Contra Dance tis Saturday! Last in DSM until 2017.

Hey, contra dancers. Your contra dances are great because you and your friends come. This Saturday at

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Contra Dance tis Saturday! Last in DSM until 2017.

Hey, contra dancers. Your contra dances are great because you and your friends come. This Saturday at

11/11/16

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9/21/17

Contra Dance with FREE Pizza OCT 7, 2017 in DSM

Word is spreading! It is contra dance season again, and contra dancing was alive and well (and

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Contra Dance with FREE Pizza OCT 7, 2017 in DSM

Word is spreading! It is contra dance season again, and contra dancing was alive and well (and

9/21/17

1/9/17

Don't for get - sign up for new Contra Dance list (posting will stop here)

I wanted to remind everyone on this list to sign up for the new Contra Dance list. Contra-Indications

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Don't for get - sign up for new Contra Dance list (posting will stop here)

I wanted to remind everyone on this list to sign up for the new Contra Dance list. Contra-Indications

1/9/17

10/19/16

I wanted to remind dances of another source for information on barn and contra dances in the area

You can sign up for the PrairieBarnDance yahoo list at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/

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I wanted to remind dances of another source for information on barn and contra dances in the area

You can sign up for the PrairieBarnDance yahoo list at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/

10/19/16

10/5/16

Reminder : Contra dance this Saturday, 10/8/2016

HOO-RAY! Fall is here and flying past, so let's... CONTRA DANCE Des Moines! Southgate Masonic

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Reminder : Contra dance this Saturday, 10/8/2016

HOO-RAY! Fall is here and flying past, so let's... CONTRA DANCE Des Moines! Southgate Masonic

10/5/16

9/9/16

REMINDER! TIME FOR CONTRA DANCING AGAIN!

REMINDER! TIME FOR CONTRA DANCING AGAIN! Des Moines CONTRA Dance and POTLUCK! South Gate Masonic

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REMINDER! TIME FOR CONTRA DANCING AGAIN!

REMINDER! TIME FOR CONTRA DANCING AGAIN! Des Moines CONTRA Dance and POTLUCK! South Gate Masonic

9/9/16

8/31/16

Contra dance on September 10 - caller Nikki Herbst

Excitement is gathering...for this September's..... Des Moines Contra Dance South Gate Masonic

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Contra dance on September 10 - caller Nikki Herbst

Excitement is gathering...for this September's..... Des Moines Contra Dance South Gate Masonic

8/31/16

8/12/16

Contra Dance and potluck on Saturday

Hello, Des Moines Contra Dance Friends. Summer's ending soon. Mark the season with food,

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Contra Dance and potluck on Saturday

Hello, Des Moines Contra Dance Friends. Summer's ending soon. Mark the season with food,

8/12/16

8/12/16

Contra dance this weekend

REMINDER - (again, ha) Contra Dance at South Gate Masonic Lodge this Saturday, August 13 - TOMORROW !

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Contra dance this weekend

REMINDER - (again, ha) Contra Dance at South Gate Masonic Lodge this Saturday, August 13 - TOMORROW !

8/12/16

8/6/16

8/13 Contra Dance Reminder

Hello, Contra Dance Friends. Summer's ending soon. Mark the season with food, friends, fun ,

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8/13 Contra Dance Reminder

Hello, Contra Dance Friends. Summer's ending soon. Mark the season with food, friends, fun ,

8/6/16

7/23/16

Flyer for August 13 Contra

Hello again friends, Attached is the flyer for the August 13 DSM Contra Dance. Will you help spread

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Flyer for August 13 Contra

Hello again friends, Attached is the flyer for the August 13 DSM Contra Dance. Will you help spread

7/23/16

7/23/16

August 13 Contra Dance Reminder

Yep. That's right, friends. A Reminder of the next... Des Moines CONTRA DANCE! SOUTH GATE MASONIC

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August 13 Contra Dance Reminder

Yep. That's right, friends. A Reminder of the next... Des Moines CONTRA DANCE! SOUTH GATE MASONIC

7/23/16

7/16/16

Des Moines CONTRA DANCE, Sat, Aug 13

Hello, Contra Dance Friends. Get ready for another Des Moines CONTRA DANCE! It's fun with live

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Des Moines CONTRA DANCE, Sat, Aug 13

Hello, Contra Dance Friends. Get ready for another Des Moines CONTRA DANCE! It's fun with live

7/16/16

7/8/16

Contra Dance this Saturday July 9 - Pot luck at 6:00; Workshop at 7:00; Dancing at 7:30.

REMINDER! Des Moines CONTRA Dance! Saturday, July 9 SOUTHGATE MASONIC LODGE 1111 Randolph St (corner

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Contra Dance this Saturday July 9 - Pot luck at 6:00; Workshop at 7:00; Dancing at 7:30.

REMINDER! Des Moines CONTRA Dance! Saturday, July 9 SOUTHGATE MASONIC LODGE 1111 Randolph St (corner

7/8/16

7/7/16

REMINDER: Des Moines CONTRA Dance, Sat, July 9

REMINDER! Des Moines CONTRA Dance! Saturday, July 9 SOUTHGATE MASONIC LODGE 1111 Randolph St (corner

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REMINDER: Des Moines CONTRA Dance, Sat, July 9

REMINDER! Des Moines CONTRA Dance! Saturday, July 9 SOUTHGATE MASONIC LODGE 1111 Randolph St (corner

7/7/16

5/15/16

Contra Dance Memories

Greetings Des Moines Contra Dance Friends, Great fun at DMSC for last night's Garden Moon Contra

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Contra Dance Memories

Greetings Des Moines Contra Dance Friends, Great fun at DMSC for last night's Garden Moon Contra

5/15/16

5/11/16

REMINDER: Contra Dance this Sat, 5/14

Hi. This is a reminder of..... What: Des Moines Contra Dance Where: Des Moines Social Dance Club, 900

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REMINDER: Contra Dance this Sat, 5/14

Hi. This is a reminder of..... What: Des Moines Contra Dance Where: Des Moines Social Dance Club, 900

5/11/16

wings, likam...@aol.com2

5/1/16

Just two weeks until the next Contra dance at the DMSC

I hope to make it but request you change my e-address to lisa...@gmail.com Sent from Windows Mail

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Just two weeks until the next Contra dance at the DMSC

I hope to make it but request you change my e-address to lisa...@gmail.com Sent from Windows Mail

5/1/16

4/20/16

Barn Dances Galore This Weekend

Hello, Dance Friends... Spring is everywhere. Barn dances galore this weekend. Spread the word.

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Barn Dances Galore This Weekend

Hello, Dance Friends... Spring is everywhere. Barn dances galore this weekend. Spread the word.

4/20/16

4/17/16

Barn Dance Sat, Apr 23

Greetings, Dance Friends! Every day is better with dancing. Make next Saturday, April 23, better.

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Barn Dance Sat, Apr 23

Greetings, Dance Friends! Every day is better with dancing. Make next Saturday, April 23, better.

4/17/16

4/9/16

CONTRA Dance, Sat, Apr 9 !!!

Keep That Old-time Fiddle and Community Dance Groove Alive! Lining up some of the best of the Midwest

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CONTRA Dance, Sat, Apr 9 !!!

Keep That Old-time Fiddle and Community Dance Groove Alive! Lining up some of the best of the Midwest

4/9/16

Reid Miller, Judy Panning3

4/2/16

Facebook April 9 Contra Dance Invitation Help

I shared the information with some music teachers in central Iowa. Hopefully that will create some

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Facebook April 9 Contra Dance Invitation Help

I shared the information with some music teachers in central Iowa. Hopefully that will create some

4/2/16

3/29/16

Contra Dances at Des Moines Social Club - April 9 and May 14 of 2016

Contra-indications is very happy to announce our next 2 contra dances to be held on the second floor

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Contra Dances at Des Moines Social Club - April 9 and May 14 of 2016

Contra-indications is very happy to announce our next 2 contra dances to be held on the second floor

3/29/16

Reid Miller, Bill & Amy Morris3

3/27/16

Contra Dances at Des Moines Social Club

I would keep word paragraphs 2 and 3 the same--so either "calling by Reid Miller" or "

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Contra Dances at Des Moines Social Club

I would keep word paragraphs 2 and 3 the same--so either "calling by Reid Miller" or "

3/27/16

3/26/16

Jam & Dance @ Java Joes on 4th St, 2pm-4pm, TODAY

Got your day planned? Think something spontaneous sound fun? Feel like dusting off a fiddle, banjo,

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Jam & Dance @ Java Joes on 4th St, 2pm-4pm, TODAY

Got your day planned? Think something spontaneous sound fun? Feel like dusting off a fiddle, banjo,

3/26/16

Reid Miller, pam.t...@mchsi.com2

2/22/16

Fwd: old-time music and dance jam this Saturday

I'm out of town but hope to get to the next one Pam Thomas 515-779-6369 pam.t...@mchsi.com ----

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Fwd: old-time music and dance jam this Saturday

I'm out of town but hope to get to the next one Pam Thomas 515-779-6369 pam.t...@mchsi.com ----

2/22/16

wings, … Betsy Stando6

9/30/15

Don't forget, this Sunday morning - come out and plan your dance

How did it go? I won't be in Des Moines for another few months, but let me know if there is

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Don't forget, this Sunday morning - come out and plan your dance

How did it go? I won't be in Des Moines for another few months, but let me know if there is

9/30/15

4/30/15

Contra dance and pot luck this Saturday

This Saturday Jon and Patti are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They have offered to

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Contra dance and pot luck this Saturday

This Saturday Jon and Patti are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They have offered to

4/30/15

wings, … Debbie Fix4

1/27/15

We are currently planning 2015. More later. If you want to help please contact me.

Hello, I would like to help with the dances for 2015. Please feel free to call me at 515-238-1113. I

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We are currently planning 2015. More later. If you want to help please contact me.

Hello, I would like to help with the dances for 2015. Please feel free to call me at 515-238-1113. I

1/27/15

CMet...@aol.com

1/26/15

I have been trying to contact you and no response. I am interested in helping out at the dances.

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I have been trying to contact you and no response. I am interested in helping out at the dances.

1/26/15

CMet...@aol.com

1/26/15

Re: [contra-indications] RE: We are currently planning 2015. More later. If ...

I am interested in helping out at the Contra dances here in Des Moines. I attended a Contra dance in

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Re: [contra-indications] RE: We are currently planning 2015. More later. If ...

I am interested in helping out at the Contra dances here in Des Moines. I attended a Contra dance in

1/26/15

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