Chase County Contra Dance Society

contra dance

Monthly contra dances are being held in Cottonwood Falls on the third Saturday of every month (except September) through 2009!"


Our “house” band will be the accomplished
 
MATFIELD GREEN RADIO SHOW
 
  with
Mike Ireland
on fiddle
 
 
Jerry Schwilling
on mandolin and banjo
 
 
Pete Smith
on guitar
 

 

Schedule for 2009

Jan. 17

 

July 18

 

Feb. 21

 

Aug 15

 

March 21

 

Sept.

- no dance - see you at Winfield

April

dance camp

Oct. 17

 

May 16

 

Nov. 21

 

June 20

 

Dec. 19

 

In place of the regular Saturday night dance in April we are holding a Flint Hills Barn Dance Camp Weekend from April 17 - 19. For more information on this exciting new event, please see our website.


Unfamiliar with contra dancing?  We welcome everyone, both beginners and experienced dancers, of all ages, to our family-friendly dances.  Come alone or with all your friends --- it’s easy to learn.   Mark your calendars to join us for a delightful evening of very lively music and dance! 

Admission $7. Seniors, students and listeners $5. Age 12 and under Free.

Time: Beginners be sure to come at 6:30 p.m. for basic instruction.
Dance is 7 to 9:30.

Directions: We use a spacious dance hall with AC and a WOOD FLOOR (soft-soled shoes, please), in the old Municipal Building, 220 1/2 Broadway, in downtown Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

For more information (where to stay or dine, other local attractions, etc.) call the Chase County Chamber at (620) 273-8469.

Contact
Jerry Schwilling, leadernews@ccleadernews.com
or Lucy Smith (620) 273-6970
Chase County Contra Dance Society.