# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Live Music: Sherlock's Meow
Caller: Victor Gascon (using role terms Larks & Robins)
https://ContraCola.org

Heralding in the new year, the January 24th dance will be preceded by a time to socialize around finger foods and sweets at 6pm, followed by a short review of contra dance basics for new and out-of-practice dancers starting at about 6:30pm. The first contra will be at 7pm. (The doors open at 5:45pm to allow setup for the social.)

If you are joining us for the pre-dance social, please bring some finger foods or sweets to share. Water and cups will be provided.

Schedule:
5:45pm Doors open
6:00pm Socializing and pre-dance social! Bring something to share.
~6:30pm Review of contra dance basics
7pm-10pm Contras

Give what you can. Suggested donation is $10 per dancer. Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, credit cards accepted.  If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent. https://ContraCola.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-contra-dance-contra-and-pre-dance-social-contracola/200029518259053
- **Event Categories**: kids, music, nonprofit, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Arsenal Hill
- **lat**: 34.008056
- **long**: -81.042222
- **full address**: Arsenal Hill, 1802 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201-2310, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola being held?
  - **A:** Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Arsenal Hill, 1802 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201-2310, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola?
  - **A:** Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola is organized by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance - ContraCola.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Columbia Contra Dance - Contra & Pre-Dance Social - ContraCola sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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