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For more info and to book your tickets, see our website: https://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/
#folkdance #folkmusic #contra #dance #contradance #lancaster #lancashire #lancasteruk #livemusic
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Lancaster Contra Dance
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#LetsDance is happening this March, led by @theangelarippon!
Dance organisations, charities, health professionals, community groups and celebrities are getting together, with just one objective – to get more people dancing.
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The planning chat went like this: 💬
🎤 Dance caller: "Anything you want included?"
🎵 Dance organiser: "If the floor's up to it I'd like a challenge <2 suggestions inserted>"
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We welcome dancers of all ages and abilities, so bring your friends or come alone - we look forwards to seeing you on the dance floor!
For more info see https://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/
#folkdance #folkmusic #contra #dance #contradance #lancaster #lancashire #lancasteruk #livemusic
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We welcome dancers of all ages and abilities, so bring your friends or come alone - we look forwards to seeing you on the dance floor!
For more info see: https://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/
#contra #contradance #lancasteruk #folkdance #livemusic #lancashire
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We’re hosting a contra dance on Saturday 14 March 1:30-4:45pm at St Paul's Parish Hall. More info at LancasterContra.org.uk #folkdance #folkmusic #contra #dance #contradance #lancaster #lancashire #lancasteruk #livemusic
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The organiser thought the suggestions may be on the optimistic side and wasn't expecting both of them. The caller apparently likes a challenge! Both were included, along with thoughtful things that would aid their success.
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"This is really a workshop dance" said the caller of the most difficult dance. About 1/4 of the room were competent in the call - a Plus Level square dance one. Despite having a few people who were completely new to contra, it did not fall apart - it went very very well!
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There aren't many callers could have pulled that off. 'Relay the Deucey' next time @rhodri@mastodonapp.uk ? 🙂
Next October we have Seth calling. Rhodri rates him highly enough that it's in his diary so we hope it's in yours too: 🎻SUNDAY 4th October 2026 🎵🎤
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📆 You might also like to check out Casterton 2026 where Geoff Cubitt will be calling contras and squares.
#folkdance #folkmusic #contra #dance #contradance #lancaster #lancashire #lancasteruk #livemusic
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Without letting any cats out of bags the programme for Saturday looks amazing!
Saturday 1st November 1:30-4:45pm
Venue: St Paul's (Downstairs Main Hall)
🎻Our next Contra Dance is in just under 2 weeks!🎻
Saturday 1st November 1:30-4:45pm
Venue: St Paul's (Downstairs Main Hall)
Contra is a social folk dance similar to a ceilidh or square dance, all dances are walked through so it's great for beginners and experienced dancers!
Only one more week to go til our July contra. 5 July 1:30pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall.
For more info and to book your tickets see our website http://LancasterContra.org.uk
#contra #contradance #lancasteruk #folkdance #livemusic #lancashire
🎻Our November Contra is 1 month away! 🎻
Saturday 16th November 1:30-4:45pm
Behind the mic : Lisa Heywood
Musicians: Edward Wallace and Heather McAslan
Venue: St Paul's (Downstairs Main Hall)
Full details on https://lancastercontra.org.uk/venue/
You can pay in advance electronically at https://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/#entry
#folkdance #folkmusic #contra #contradance #lancaster #lancashire #dance
Probably the most challenging dance from our contra at the weekend: https://youtu.be/I-G3Xqa8JC8
🎻Our next Contra Dance is just a week away!🎻
Saturday 14th March 1:30-4:45pm
Venue: St Paul's (Downstairs Main Hall)
Caller Heather McAslan will lead us through the dances before we dance to live music🎻
We welcome dancers of all ages and abilities, so bring your friends or come alone - we look forwards to seeing you on the dance floor!
For more info and to book your tickets see our website: https://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/