# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Contra Dance With Cambia
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a Contra Dance at Woodlawn 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 attend the free lesson at 6:45.  All ages welcome! 

Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem!
We strongly recommend that newcomers and beginners arrive at 6:45 for the lesson. The lesson is fun and an invaluable experience - you will enjoy the rest of the dance much more after the lesson. 

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. Be aware of damaging grit, especially in boots, please, no black marking heels.

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

Don’t miss another dance opportunity! Sign up on our email list to get twice a month reminders of all upcoming events by signing up on our website. 

On our website also check out our tips for beginners, complete with videos of lessons. 

Band: Cambia (Rinn Netherton and Alyssa Will) with The Lost Keys sitting in. 

Cambi

Cambia is a St. Louis-based acoustic duo featuring Alyssa Santoyo Catlin on guitar and Rinn Netherton on violin. They have been performing for over a decade throughout the Midwest, playing music that highlights the genres of old-time, folk, classical, jazz, originals, pop, and more. They will be joining forces with award-winning folk ensemble The Lost Keys for this evening of contra dance music.

Caller: Jill Allen
Soon after receiving a B.E. in Dance Performance at the University of Kansas, Jill Allen came upon her first local country dance in the early 1980’s, unaware of how deeply it would change her life. It was love at first step and she never looked back. Her tap dancing became clogging and soon she learned to call for dances, with a hunger to teach every style she learned. With experience in dance education, Jill was a natural boss on the dance floor. Jill also organized dances for many years, and played piano for dances with the band “Fox on the Run” for 15 years.
Her calling has been described as fun, easy to follow, and musical, with no time wasted getting a group of all ages and abilities up and dancing to the music. She is full-service caller with over thirty years of experience, well versed in Contras, Squares, English Country, Family Dances, Clogging, and couple dances. 

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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/contra-dance-with-cambia/200030259622304
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, pop, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lawrence
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Woodlawn Elementary
- **lat**: 38.97623
- **long**: -95.22811
- **full address**: Woodlawn Elementary, 508 Elm St,Lawrence, Kansas, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Contra Dance With Cambia being held?
  - **A:** Contra Dance With Cambia takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Woodlawn Elementary, 508 Elm St,Lawrence, Kansas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Contra Dance With Cambia?
  - **A:** Contra Dance With Cambia is organized by Lawrence Barn Dance Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Contra Dance With Cambia is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawrence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Contra Dance With Cambia sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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