Join us for a Contra Dance at New York Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas.
Doors 6:30
Lesson 7:00
Dance begins 7:30
Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience. Those new to contra should be lining up for the free lesson at 6:50. All ages welcome!
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem!
All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music.
You’ll hear our callers use gender free terms like Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side.
Contra dancing is fun and vigorous! Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes. No black heels and no dance powder allowed on the floor.
Flexible admission rates for in-person dances:
Adult admission pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.
Adults just listening (not dancing) $5
Students $5
Children under 16 $free
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Lawrence Barn Dance Association
Band: The Tater Bugs
The trio delivers tight, rhythmic interplay and joyful melodies based on Appalachian and Ozark fiddle roots, featuring Lindsey Hogan Lasswell on fiddle, Joe Pickett on mandolin/guitar, and Chris DeVictor on bass. Whether you're an experienced dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, The Tater Bugs will deliver an energizing night of music and motion
Caller: LISA HARRIS-FRYDMAN
Lisa is from Lawrence, KS, and has been calling contra and square dances for over 30 years, primarily in Kansas and Missouri. She has called dances and taught workshops in several other cities across the U.S. She calls regularly at the Walnut Valley Festival at Winfield, KS, and the Prairie Festival at the Land Institute in Salina, KS.
Lisa is known for easy-to-learn, zesty dances and her melodious calling. She especially likes to call dances that are fun for both experienced dancers and newcomers.
Lisa was active in organizing dances and dance weekends as a board member of the Lawrence Barndance Association and the Uptown Hoedown dance series in Lawrence. She has taught calling workshops in Austin, TX, Newton, KS, and Springfield, MO.
Lisa plays guitar and banjo and is currently learning fiddle. Her love of music is evident in her calling.
Photography:
Our photographer, of Denis Nicholson Photography, may be on site at this dance. He will post photos after the event and will have prints available through his web site. These are fun reminders of a magical evening and make great gifts and holiday surprises for the dancer in your life!
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