# Event Details - **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC! Contra Dance with Sam Sharpless and Fret Knot - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a lively evening of social dancing to live music sponsored by the Orlando Contra Dance! Caller (teacher): Sam Sharpless (Orlando) - Calling is gender-neutral. Live Band: Fret Knot (Space Coast) Fran Lowry – Fiddle Willow Cartier-Berrean – Banjo, Uke, Fiddle Linell Anderson – Flute Debbie Robinson – Flute, Irish and Low D Whistles, Melodica Steve Von Edwins – Guitar Jeff Anderson – Bodhran, Percussion This event is open to everyone looking to make new friends and enjoy the vibrant community of Orlando. Whether you are a seasoned contra expert or entirely new to dancing, our inclusive and welcoming atmosphere will have you twirling and swinging in no time. No partner? No problem! We encourage singles to join in the fun and meet fellow dance enthusiasts. Our dance calling is gender-neutral. Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co., just 15 minutes from UCF and 100 yards east of Jeremiah's Italian Ice. Admission is $15. Students and job seekers are FREE! If it's your second contra ever: FREE! Contra dance is great exercise and loads of fun besides, so bring a water bottle and dress for cardio. This is an alcohol-free event. Check out the videos, FAQ, and links to socials on our website: https://orlandocontra.org/ 6:30 Doors open 7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join) 7:00 Intermediate lesson (if you've come at least once) 7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing 9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing 10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON before the dance starts. All dances in the beginner session are taught. Starting at 9, expect the full catalog of contra moves, interaction along diagonals, and the occasional no-walkthrough dance. If these dances are a bit more than you're ready to dance, you're still very welcome to listen and enjoy the music and fellowship of the dance community, and to join us for ice cream afterwards. Don't worry, you'll be dancing in the second half soon enough! Our free Technique Workshop will help you get there. INTERMEDIATE LESSON: For dancers who have come at least once, this workshop will help prepare you for advanced dancing. We'll work on adding zing to our swings, flowing smoothly into and between moves, styling and flourishes, and communicating with our partners. Let us know you're coming in the event comments! We use Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and many other media to invite new dancers. Typical attendance is 20+, including about 5 new dancers. Don't worry if you only see a few people interested here. You'll be in good company. Click GOING and we'll see you there! Orlando Contra Dance is funded in part by United Arts of Central Florida, home of the Arts & Culture Calendar, UA Arts Education, and Artistry magazine. #unitedarts Orlando Contra Dance is funded in part by a generous donation from Joe Rush. #orlandocontra #contradance #contradancers #socialdance #dance #orlando #orlandoflorida #orlandofl #dancelessons #livemusic #UnitedArtsCFL #UnitedArts #MakeArtThrive - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-park/live-music-contra-dance-with-sam-sharpless-and-fret-knot/200029300936758 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Workshops, Meetups, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029300936758?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=winter+park-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Winter Park - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 6904 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792-7003, United States - **lat**: 28.60624 - **long**: -81.2955 - **full address**: 6904 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792-7003, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8d452803f702876281e14b96e61ccd9f536c31deb1fa08044664c68e985f1e09-rimg-w820-h360-dc010101-gmir?v=1764871231 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/55b7a76fe0c7293171e95c4312f882fbe6495f85812def2ce88262c57211af34-rimg-w300-h300-dc010101-gmir?v=1764871231 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 6904 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792-7003, United States - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Art, Workshops, Meetups, Nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about LIVE MUSIC! 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