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In brief:
- November dances 7:30 Fri. 1st and Sat. 16th;
- 5:30-7:00 free jam before the dances;
- December dances Fri. 6th and Sat. 21st.

Details:
Contra Dance Friday, 7:30-10:30pm Nov. 1st; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).
$20 cash only (at the door); 1st-timers, students with ID, & after-the-break $15; children free

Hold your hats, the hall is going to shake!
Ryan McKasson (fiddle) Colin Cotter (guitar) & Russell Shumsky (percussion) will conjure a whirlwind of sound to stir any dancer within earshot.
Ryan played with the Syncopaths at this year’s Camp Chehalis. Colin is a great guitarist/multi-instrumentalist from the Bay Area. Local percussion-meister, Russell will help keep the rhythm deep & groovy.
It's a musical collaboration not to be missed.

Heather Webster is known for her concise calling and attention to detail that keeps anyone and everyone dancing all night. Coming from a background in English Country Dance she initially called dances in Vancouver but has now branched out to call dances in Seattle, Victoria and Cortes Island.

Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/868095225445742?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

New! Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-7:00pm St. James.
On Nov. 1 we will highlight Lady Anne Montgomery reel and Margaret’s Waltz.
Contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

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In brief:
- next dance 7:30 Nov. 1^st;
- 5:30-7:00 free jam before the dance;
- another EXTRA dance Fri. Dec. 6 (in addition to 3rd Saturdays Nov. 16 & Dec. 21);
- Zoom AGM 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.

Details:
Contra Dance Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm Nov. 1st; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).
$20 cash only (at the door); 1st-timers, students with ID, & after-the-break $15; children free

Hold your hats, the hall is going to shake!
Ryan McKasson (fiddle) Colin Cotter (guitar) & Russell Shumsky (percussion) will conjure a whirlwind of sound to stir any dancer within earshot.
Ryan played with the Syncopaths at this year’s Camp Chehalis. Colin is a great guitarist/multi-instrumentalist from the Bay Area. Local percussion-meister, Russell will help keep the rhythm deep & groovy.
It's a musical collaboration not to be missed.

Heather Webster is known for her concise calling and attention to detail that keeps anyone and everyone dancing all night. Coming from a background in English Country Dance she initially called dances in Vancouver but has now branched out to call dances in Seattle, Victoria and Cortes Island.

Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/868095225445742?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

Let your voice be heard, and support your community! Zoom AGM & open meeting 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.


New! Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-7:00pm St. James.
On Nov. 1 we will highlight Lady Anne Montgomery reel and Margaret’s Waltz.
Contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

Save the dates! St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21.

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In brief:
- next dance 7:30 Oct. 19th;
- 5:30-7:00 free jam before the dance;
- EXTRA dances Fri. Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 (in addition to 3rd Saturdays Nov. 16 & Dec. 21);
- Zoom AGM 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.

Details:
Contra Dance Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm Oct. 19th; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).
$20 cash only (at the door); 1^st-timers, students with ID, & after-the-break $15; children free

Kick up your heels at the upcoming Contra Dance! The Sybaritic Stringband will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Fiddler Sheila Allan joins Leith Davis (piano, fiddle & double bass), Claire McCague (recorders & saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolins), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet). Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds!
Seattle's dynamic young caller, Koren Wake shoots the arrow, following her over the top calling at Chehalis Contra Dance Camp! Koren rose onto the Pacific Northwest contra caller circuit in 2022, bringing a perspective borne from decades of dancing, loving, and analyzing contra. Combining clear and accessible teaching with exquisitely tasteful dance selection, she cultivates an exciting evening that brings dancers of all skill levels together on the floor.

Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.

Facebook Event:

Let your voice be heard, and support your community! Zoom AGM & open meeting 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.


New! Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-7:00pm Oct. 19th at St. James. Contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

Save the dates! St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21. Fall schedule: attached.

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In brief:
- next dance 7:30 Oct. 19th;
- 5:30-7:00 free jam before the dance;
- EXTRA dances Fri. Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 (in addition to 3rd Saturdays Nov. 16 & Dec. 21);
- Zoom AGM 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.

Details:
Contra Dance Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm Oct. 19th; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).
$20 cash only (at the door); 1^st-timers, students with ID, & after-the-break $15; children free

Kick up your heels at the upcoming Contra Dance! The Sybaritic Stringband will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Fiddler Sheila Allan joins Leith Davis (piano, fiddle & double bass), Claire McCague (recorders & saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolins), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet). Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds!
Seattle's dynamic young caller, Koren Wake shoots the arrow, following her over the top calling at Chehalis Contra Dance Camp! Koren rose onto the Pacific Northwest contra caller circuit in 2022, bringing a perspective borne from decades of dancing, loving, and analyzing contra. Combining clear and accessible teaching with exquisitely tasteful dance selection, she cultivates an exciting evening that brings dancers of all skill levels together on the floor.

Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.

Facebook Event:

Let your voice be heard, and support your community! Zoom AGM & open meeting 7:00pm Thu. Oct. 24th, all welcome.


New! Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-7:00pm Oct. 19th at St. James. Contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

Save the dates! St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21. Fall schedule: attached.

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August 24^th – picnic/dance (see below)

September 20-22 - Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission.
Facbook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2086528071766819/
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St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21. Schedule pdf attached

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Third annual multi-community picnic and open-band contradance

Cost: Free!
Date: Saturday, August 24 @ 12pm-5:30pm
Location: Central Park (Burnaby, BC) - Lower (south) Pond / next to Central Park Pitch & Putt

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MULTI-COMMUNITY PICNIC 12:00-2:30pm
This picnic-style gathering is open to everyone! Come and enjoy the day. You may find: contra dancers, fiddle-tune jammers, English Country dancers, Morris dance teams, Vancouver Folk Song Society singers, Beltane celebrators, ceilidh/square/Scandi dancers, drummers, thespians/storytellers, and other participatory cultural and community members and groups.
Singing, fiddling, dancing, drumming, games, croquet, Bocce, badminton, stilts, hula hoops, juggling, bubbles, face painting, marshmallow wars, and the like are encouraged. Bring your own blanket, picnic lunch, instruments/music stand for jamming, folding table and lawn chairs, maybe a canopy for shade, and come join the fun! Contact beavington@... with any questions.
NEW - If your group would like to invite others to join you in a little singing or dancing or whatever it is that you do, that would be great! We will make it happen. And if you would like to perform, we can make that happen too, but please contact me if you want to arrange a specific time (between noon and 2:30).

OPEN BAND CONTRA DANCE 2:30 - 5:30pm
Similar to square dancing, contra dancing is a social dance that is popular around North America. Lines of paired individuals perform simple footwork patterns, walking steps, and twirls. Our open band will be playing fiddle tunes from Celtic, French Canadian, American, and other traditions. Maureen Collier will be calling the dance patterns, along with the debut of new, local callers. Beginner dancers of all ages and orientations are very welcome - no partner needed. Donations for musicians and callers gratefully accepted. Contact prairiewolfe@... with any questions.

In case of rain, this event will be rescheduled to Sunday, Aug 25 @12:00 noon to 5:30pm. Please RSVP to be notified of any last minute changes.

Event sponsors: Neighbourhood Small Grants and the Vancouver Country Dance society.

Getting there:
Transit: exit Patterson Skytrain Station (Expo Line), walk 15 mins southwest towards Imperial Street towards the South Pond. We are located next to the pond and the Pitch and Putt.
Driving: This park is easily accessible from Vancouver and is bordered by Kingsway, Boundary Rd, Imperial Street, and Patterson Avenue.
Parking: The Imperial/Pitch and Putt parking lot is accessible from Imperial Street (south border of Central Park) and is closest to the dance location. Overflow street parking is available on the south side of Imperial Street along Mandy Ave, or Dubois St. If parking at the Boundary Road/Central Park Pool parking lot, take the gravel trail at the south end of the lot and follow it southeast to the Lower Pond area.

Don't forget to bring: shade hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and fun stuff! (see above). As we will be dancing on grass, please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Bathrooms are available nearby.

COVID-safety: Please do not attend if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing flu/cold/COVID-like symptoms. Dancers may also choose to wear a mask as they prefer.

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Doors open & table set-up: 6:00 (VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED!)
Free potluck: as soon as tables are set up – about 6:20/6:30
Bring your own dishware, consider listing ingredients; savory dishes are much appreciated!
Dance: 7:30-10:30 - cash only $20; first-timers, students with ID, and after-the-break $15; children free?cash only

Outside pre-dance Jam CANCELLED; returning in October

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Band: Vancouver's ultra-popular and perennial No Mean Feat. While they have yet to perform at the Orpheum or the esteemed Chan Centre, Mike Gix on the fiddle backed by Susan Stewart on the piano, Bob MacNevin on the banjo and Don Davidson on the mandolin will animate our dancing tootsies, and that’s No Mean Feat! Long-time friends of the folks in Vancouver’s Country Dance community, the Feats are honoured to once again close out the season with a repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes, many of them shaped by time and travel from old shores across the seas to southern Appalachia (photo attached).

Caller: Vancouver's own Maureen Collier's heartfelt calling and community connection sets the course for a totally fun evening. Watch for possible new faces on stage.

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Save the date!? Summer community picnic and open-band contradance return to Burnaby Central Park Saturday August 24^th.

Save the date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website??for further details.

Save the dates! St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21.

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Saturday, June 15th?at?Elgin?Hall,??in south Surrey

Outside Jam 4:30-6:30 weather permitting; contact Nelson at beavington@...
Doors open: 6:00
Table set-up: 6:00 (VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED!)
Potluck: as soon as tables are set up – about 6:20/6:30
Bring your own dishware, consider listing ingredients; savory dishes are much appreciated!
Dance: 7:30 - 10:30
$20; first-timers, students with ID, and after-the-break $15; children free; cash only

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Band: Vancouver's ultra-popular and perennial No Mean Feat. While they have yet to perform at the Orpheum or the esteemed Chan Centre, Mike Gix on the fiddle backed by Susan Stewart on the piano, Bob MacNevin on the banjo and Don Davidson on the mandolin will animate our dancing tootsies, and that’s No Mean Feat! Long-time friends of the folks in Vancouver’s Country Dance community, the Feats are honoured to once again close out the season with a repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes, many of them shaped by time and travel from old shores across the seas to southern Appalachia (photo attached).

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Caller: Vancouver's own Maureen Collier's heartfelt calling and community connection sets the course for a totally fun evening. Watch for possible new faces on stage.

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Save the date!? Summer community picnic and open-band contradance return to Burnaby Central Park Saturday August 24^th.

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website??for further details.

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Save the dates! St. James Hall fall dances Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 16, Fri. Dec. 6, Sat. Dec. 21.

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Contra Dance Saturday, May 18th 7:30pm; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).

Groove to the irresistible beats of Ground Effect, Vancouver's freshest contradance band! This dynamic ensemble, with fiddle, woodwinds, and piano, creates an electrifying fusion of perennial favourites and memorable originals. Experience the vibrant energy and rhythms that will lift you off your feet!
Ground Effect is Prairie Wolfe (fiddle, percussion), Claire McCague (sax, recorder, triangle) + special friend Sky Leuba (piano, concertina).
Vancouver's own Bob Rentz + FRIENDS call.

New! Musicians wanted for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-6:30pm May 18th at the St. James Hall. For additional information, contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

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Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.
Cash only, at the door. General: $20.00; $15 for first timers, students with ID, and after the break; children free.
Enjoy a welcoming community and a beautiful dance hall, with live bands for all dances.
Check it out!?

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Season finale, our annual potluck (6:30) and dance (7:30), June 15 (Elgin Hall).
Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website??for further details.

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Contra Dance Saturday, May 18th 7:30pm; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).

Groove to the irresistible beats of Ground Effect, Vancouver's freshest contradance band! This dynamic ensemble, with fiddle, woodwinds, and piano, creates an electrifying fusion of perennial favourites and memorable originals. Experience the vibrant energy and rhythms that will lift you off your feet!
Ground Effect is Prairie Wolfe (fiddle, percussion), Claire McCague (sax, recorder, triangle) + special friend Sky Leuba (piano, concertina).
Vancouver's own Bob Rentz + FRIENDS call.

New! Musicians wanted for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus all other dance favourites. 5:30-6:30pm May 18th at the St. James Hall. For additional information, contact Konstantin at olchansk@... or text 604-221-2312

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Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.
Cash only, at the door. General: $20.00; $15 for first timers, students with ID, and after the break; children free.
Enjoy a welcoming community and a beautiful dance hall, with live bands for all dances.
Check it out!?

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Season finale, our annual potluck (6:30) and dance (7:30), June 15 (Elgin Hall).
Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1463215051292583/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website??for further details.

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Contra Dance Saturday, April 20th 7:30pm; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).

Dance up a storm with Vancouver's own Teapot Tempest, featuring Michael Burnyeat on fiddle, Joe Bourchier on guitar and Russell Shumsky on vibraphone. Teapot Tempest plays contemporary and traditional tunes with infectious rhythm and passion!
Seattle's Isaac Banner is a Seattle transplant known in the Pacific Northwest for his particular blend of humor and dance instruction. Watch for contagious excitement, a warm cadence, and moments of magic!

Newcomers always welcome, dances taught on the spot.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended.
Please come fragrance-free.
Cash only, at the door. General: $20.00; $15 for first timers, students with ID, and after the break; children free.

Support your contra community and let your voice be heard!
Please join us for our semi-annual open Zoom meeting, 7:00pm Thursday April 25^th.
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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays May-June 2024
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website??for further details.

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Contra Dance Saturday, April 20th 7:30pm; introductory session at 7:15.
St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue (at Trutch).

Dance up a storm with Vancouver's own Teapot Tempest, featuring Michael Burnyeat on fiddle, Joe Bourchier on guitar and Russell Shumsky on vibraphone. Teapot Tempest plays contemporary and traditional tunes with infectious rhythm and passion!
Seattle's Isaac Banner is a Seattle transplant known in the Pacific Northwest for his particular blend of humor and dance instruction. Watch for contagious excitement, a warm cadence, and moments of magic!

Newcomers always welcome, dances taught on the spot.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended.
Please come fragrance-free.
Cash only, at the door. General: $20.00; $15 for first timers, students with ID, and after the break; children free.

Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays May-June 2024
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/793099948843043/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website for further details to be posted soon.

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Plus - FREE ceilidh!
Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th Avenue
7:30-10:30 Saturday April 6th.
Rattlebone Band, Jennifer Parkinson-Dow calling.
More info: druidsgreen&gmail.com

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7:30 St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10^th Avenue (at Trutch)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with jigs and reels!

The Sybaritic Stringband will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Their new fiddler, Sheila Allan, joins?Leith?Davis (piano, fiddle & double bass), Claire McCague (recorders & saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolins), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet). Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds.

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Vancouver's own Maureen Collier will be calling spirited contradances as we celebrate the wee bit of Irish in all of us.

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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays April-June 2024
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

Please LIKE us on Facebook, and SHARE our facebook events on your own facebook account!?
Website (sorry, technical issues persist)?

Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website for further details to be posted soon.

7:30 St James Community Square, 3214 W. 10^th Avenue (at Trutch)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with jigs and reels!

The Sybaritic Stringband will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Their new fiddler, Sheila Allan, joins?Leith?Davis (piano, fiddle & double bass), Claire McCague (recorders & saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolins), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet). Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds.

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Vancouver's own Heather Webster and Maureen Collier will be calling spirited contradances as we celebrate the wee bit of Irish in all of us.

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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays April-June 2024
(see attached schedule PDF for printing)
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

March 8, 2024
Come and join the Sybaritic Stringband for a free evening of contradancing called by the amazing Maureen Collier. The dance is the opening event at Festival du Bois in Coquitlam in Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam). Admission is free but register for your ticket at

Doors open 6:00; 7:00 opening concert by Seattle’s Podorythmie (Quebec/Acadian) music. Check out Festival du Bois March 8-10:

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website for further details to be posted soon.

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7:30 Sat. Feb. 17 at St James Community Square (10th & Trutch)

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Keeping the sparkle in your eyes, with Vancouver's own Conchordance: five local musicians with a mission to create concord on the dance floor. They aim to give you a treat for your ears, a beat for your feet, and a smile on your face. The band consists of Leith Davis on fiddle, Maureen Collier on flute, Ken Hamer on mandolin and percussion, Eileen Sterns on octave mandolin, tenor banjo, accordion, harp, hammer dulcimer (and whatever else she pulls out of her musical bag of tricks), and Connie Balaz on piano.?

Bob Rentz is a caller living in Burnaby, BC. He has been dancing since 1957, when he was in Grade 5. He learned the basics of calling from Marian Rose, and has been calling contradances since 1998. He loves contras, English country dances, and family dances.
Heather Webster is known for her concise calling, attention to detail and general delight in dance of all kinds. Coming from a background in English Country dance, she began calling in Vancouver in 2016 and is now branching out to call dances in Seattle and Victoria.

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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays March-June 2024
(see attached schedule PDF for printing)

March 16 Maureen Collier calls for The Sybaritic Stringband.
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

March 8, 2024
Come and join the Sybaritic Stringband for a free evening of contradancing called by the amazing Maureen Collier. The dance is the opening event at Festival du Bois in Coquitlam in Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam). Admission is free but register for your ticket at

Doors open 6:00; 7:00 opening concert by Seattle’s Podorythmie (Quebec/Acadian) music. Check out Festival du Bois March 8-10:

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website for further details to be posted soon.

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Vancouver Contra Dance: Saturday Feb 17

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7:30 St James Community Square (10th & Trutch)

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Keeping the sparkle in your eyes, Vancouver's own Conchordance takes over and fills the stage. Yikes, this is one big band with: Leith Davis on fiddle; Maureen Collier on flute; Eileen Sterns on tenor banjo and mandolin; Connie Balaz on piano; & Ken Hamer on mandolin and percussion.
Bob Rentz and Heather Webster team up to create dances for your enjoyment.
Bob Rentz is a caller living in Burnaby, BC. He has been dancing since 1957, when he was in Grade 5. He learned the basics of calling from Marian Rose, and has been calling contradances since 1998. He loves contras, English country dances, and family dances.
Heather Webster is known for her concise calling, attention to detail and general delight in dance of all kinds. Coming from a background in English Country dance, she began calling in Vancouver in 2016 and is now branching out to call dances in Seattle and Victoria.

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/926048175602540?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays February-June 2024
(see attached schedule PDF for printing)

March 16 Maureen Collier calls for The Sybaritic Stringband.
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

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Save the Date!? Chehalis Contra Dance Camp returns to Camp Luther in Mission September 20-22, 2024.? Check website for further details to be posted soon.

VCD Dance Saturday: 20 January The Electrodes Joe Bowbeer - five string electric fiddle, Joe Micheals – guitar, and Marcy Kubbs – piano.

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Talk about conducting musical energy to dancers, Seattle's Electrodes hit the mark! ?

The Electrodes play Northern music and original tunes with an electric twist in the sound. The fiddle is prominent, with strong rhythm and harmony accompaniment.

Washington State's Rich Goss calls fun-filled dances bound to up your smile quotient.

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/6929595810496289?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays February-June 2024
(see attached schedule PDF for printing)

February 17 Bob Rentz calls for Conchordance.
March 16 Maureen Collier calls for The Sybaritic Stringband.
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

Please LIKE us on Facebook, and SHARE our facebook events on your own facebook account!??

Website??

VCD Dance Saturday: 20 January The Electrodes Joe Bowbeer - five string electric fiddle, Joe Micheals – guitar, and Marcy Kubbs – piano.

?

Talk about conducting musical energy to dancers, Seattle's Electrodes hit the mark! ?

The Electrodes play Northern music and original tunes with an electric twist in the sound. The fiddle is prominent, with strong rhythm and harmony accompaniment.

Washington State's Rich Goss calls fun-filled dances bound to up your smile quotient.

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/6929595810496289?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

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Plus, contradances 3rd?Saturdays February-June 2024
(see attached schedule PDF for printing)

February 17 Bob Rentz calls for Conchordance.
March 16 Maureen Collier calls for The Sybaritic Stringband.
April 20 Seattle's Isaac Banner calls for Teapot Tempest.
May 18 Bob Rentz calls for Ground Effect.
June 15 (Elgin Hall) Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat.

Please LIKE us on Facebook, and SHARE our facebook events on your own facebook account!??

Website??

For those who know and love Seattle’s Canote brothers:

Free tickets to a Jan. 28, 2024 Vancouver screening of Larry Edelman’s film. “The Canote Twins”:

Also, there are still a few tickets left, $20-$30, for their concert the next day at the Anza Club: