House Contra Dance at Lindon's - May 2009

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Olympia Contra Dance
Webpage!
What is Contradancing?
Helpful Hints and Etiquette for Contra Dancers


  • Jan. 26, Riffraff, caller, John Gallagher

  • Feb. 2, The Young Geezers, caller, Lindsey Dono

  • Feb. 9, Cascade Crossing, caller, Jay Finkelstein

  • Feb. 23, Riffraff, caller, Sue Baker

  • March 2, The Young Geezers, caller, Rich Goss

  • March 8 & 9 Cascade Promenade Weekend

    Friday, March 8, Waltz Workshop 8pm-11pm, $10
    Waltz Instruction with Sherry Nevins
    Waltz Music with Randi Leach & Jay Finkelstein

    Saturday, March 9, Contra Dance with lunch break, 10:30am-3:30pm,
    $10 for dancing some or all day Saturday
    (!!! FREE BREAKFAST of organic fruit and oatmeal for early Saturday dancers!!!)
    10:30am-12:30pm: The Young Geezers, caller, Michael Karcher
    12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch, $10 (see menu below)
    1:30pm-3:30: Riffraff, caller, Woody Lane

    *************BOB'S LUNCH MENU*************
    Organic, Chicken & Rice Soup (low sodium and fat free)
    Organic, Vegetarian, Red lentil, Coconut Soup
    (Both soups are gluten free and dairy free.)
    Steamed Rice, Bagels (both gluten and gluten free)
    Organic Green Salad
    ***************************************************

  • March 23, Riffraff, caller, Gordy Euler

  • April 6, The Young Geezers, caller, Erik Weberg

  • April 13, Ruthie Dornfield and Terry Wergeland, caller Adam Carlson

  • April 27, Riffraff, caller, Laura Me' Smith

  • May 4, The Young Geezers, caller, Eric Curl

  • May 11, Olympia Volunteer String Band, caller, Woody Lane

  • May 25 no dance. Go to Folklife!

  • June 1, The Young Geezers, caller, Suzanne Girardot

  • June 8, Alan Roberts and Eric Anderson, caller, Susan Petrick

  • June 22, Riffraff, caller, Adam Carlson

  • Non-dancing children are welcome
    if they are under your supervision and control.
    They must stay in the dancing area.
    Admission Price (as of 1/1/2013)
    $9.00 at the door ($7 for students and seniors 65 and older).
    Newcomer's workshop begins at 7:30. Dance 8:00 -11:00.
    No experience is necessary! All the dances will be taught.
    Come alone or bring a friend.
    Dancing in Olympia, on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturday of each month,
    will take place at the South Bay Grange. It's located at the intersection of
    Sleater-Kinney Road NE and South Bay Loop NE.
    The South Bay Grange address is:
    3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. NE - Olympia, Washington 98506-2616
    Directions to the South Bay Grange

    If traveling from the north:
    Take I-5 SOUTHBOUND
    Take the exit, exit number 109 / Martin Way
    Turn right onto Martin Way
    Turn right onto Sleater-Kinney Rd.
    Continue on Sleater-Kinney for approximately 2.7 mi
    South Bay Grange is on the right
    3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. NE - Olympia, Washington 98506-2616

    If traveling from the south:
    Take I - 5 NORTHBOUND
    Take the exit number 108 Sleater-Kinney / College St.
    Keep Right continue onto Sleater-Kinney North
    Straight for approximately 2.7 mi
    South Bay Grange is located on the right
    3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. NE - Olympia, Washington 98506-2616

    To get directions from your location, click here
    and then type in your address.

    Here are some printable directions:
    Coming from the south? click here
    Coming from the north? click here

    For a look at a map, click here.

    Grange rules prohibit smoking or alcohol in the building.
    For everyone's comfort, please leave the fragrances at home.
    To get on the OlympiaDance email list,click here
    Getting on the list lets us get you the latest news easily
    (usually one email per week).

    Do you need more information?
    Email Jay Finkelstein or call 425-223-2176 (1st Saturday)
    Email Maureen Rawlings or call 360-705-8096 (2nd Saturday)
    Email Lindon Toney or call 360-438-7120 (4th Saturday)
    Are you a musician? Check this out!
    Updated on 01/14/2013 @ 12:33 pm
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