Dayton Contra Dance (and Potluck!) - Old Possum and caller Michael Hamilton

Schedule

Fri Jan 01 2027 at 05:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Michael Solomon Dance Pavilion, 2917 Berkley Ave, Kettering, OH, United States, Ohio 45409 | Dayton, OH

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Picture long lines of smiling dancers, live fiddles and guitars, and simple steps anyone can learn — that’s a contra dance! Come join the fun, meet new people, or just relax and enjoy the music from great bands and callers.
No experience needed, no partner required, and all ages are welcome!

New Year Day Dance Only - Celebrate the New Year by joining us for a potluck before the dance. Bring some vittles and an empty stomach! We encourage folks to bring their own place settings and water bottles but will have paper goods as well. Doors open at 5:30. Supper from 6-7pm.
The evening will then continue as normal:
The lesson begins at 7, the dance starts at 7:30, at the Michael Solomon Pavilion.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for students, and children twelve and under get in free!
Find all the details at https://daytoncontra.org/
Band - Old Possums's Menagerie - a combination of some or all the following - Doug Andrews, Deborah Clark, Bill McCulloch, and Margaret Ann Goodman
Caller - Michael Hamilton from Cleveland area is back again this year to bring great dances and wonderful squares. https://catapultshowcase.com/michael-hamilton.html
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Michael Solomon Dance Pavilion, 2917 Berkley Ave, Kettering, OH, United States, Ohio 45409, 2917 Berkley St, Dayton, OH 45409-1652, United States

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