Passing the Contra dance torch and New Years Dance information

[Contra Indications of Des Moines]

Dear Contra Dancers,

The time has come to pass the Des Moines Contra Dancing torch to a new group.  We at Contra-Indications have been at this for 5 years now. It has been fun and challenging.  In an effort to bring more Contra dancing to Des Moines, we (Contra-Indications) will be moving on. There is however a new organization being created.  This new group can be found on line at http://desmoinescontradance.org There is also a new email list which I suggest you sign up for as the Contra-Indications list will not be updated with new dances and information.  It can be found at http://mailinglist.desmoinescontradance.org

 

This group is being coordinated by Reid Miller (caller, musician, dance organizer, etc).  He can be reached via email at re...@desmoinescontradance.org.  The group has found a great new location at St Lukes Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave, just three (3) blocks west of Drake.  It has a wood floor, high ceilings, great atmosphere, and free parking behind the building.  The first dance is scheduled for December 31.  Start the New Year off dancing!

The cash contributions people made to support Contra Indications will be used over time to help the new organization grow. We (decisions mostly made by myself – Steven Lipshutz) have helped get the new web site started and will consider other expenditures as we go. If anyone who made a prior contribution and who now feels they want a refund contact me via email at wi...@contra-indications.org to discuss a refund or get more information on our spending decisions.

Below is information from Reid on the New Year’s Dance.  I hope to be there even if I just hop around on my still healing broken ankle.  So please keep on dancing and help Reid and the new group grow a vibrant and successful Contra Dance community here in the Des Moines area.

Thanks to all those who helped get us this far.

Sincerely

Steven Lipshutz – President Contra Indications

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DES MOINES NEW YEARS EVE CONTRA DANCE
Make Plans Now To Escape the Cold and Dance IN The New Year!

Where: St Lukes Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave, Des Moines (3 blocks west of Drake U)
When: Saturday, December 31, 7-10(ish)pm
What: New Years Eve Contra Dance
Why: Fun and More Fun
Who: You and Friends
How: $10 donation (or what you can afford); Come and Enjoy!

Marvelous music by Melon Farmer with Billy Kearney-fiddle, Merle Hall-banjo, Jon Duvick-guitar.  Delightful dancing called by Reid Miller.
Quick, easy lessons. High energy music with soaring fiddle, melodic banjo, and driving guitar.  Delicious dances with fun and interesting choreographies that illustrate the connectedness we share. 

Partners and experience optional. Costumes and masks, snacks and beverages to share, and indoor shoes to protect the floor welcome. Refrain from using fragrances and alcohol (til after the dance....lol), please.  

INVITE Facebook FRIENDS by clicking:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1243150925752716/  Then click Interested + Going, and Share + Invite Friends in the box on the top right.

This is your Des Moines Contra Dance. Plan ahead. Mark your calendar now. Invite and bring new dancers. Enjoy a great evening with old and new friends. Info: Des Moines Contra Dance Connection on FB; 608-852-4524, in...@desmoinescontrradance.org.