CONTRA DANCING
Contra Dancing Celebrates the Energy of Life Through Joyful Movements.
"This incredible synergy and spirit develops when enthusiastic dancers unite with smoking-hot music." - unknown
Contra dancing is a walking-type dance form. You don't need to take expensive classes; you don't need to bring your own partner; and you get plenty of exercise while meeting wonderful people. It's the best three hours of each month!
Never Done Contra Before? No Problem!
Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are more than welcome, and instruction will be provided in a friendly atmosphere. Admission is $8 for non SMTMD members, $6 for members (band members are free). There will be an ice cream social following the dance.
No Fancy Or Outlandish Clothing Required!
You need to be comfortable, to move freely. And you need soft-soled shoes like running shoes or sneakers. That's it! Sure, if you feel compelled to dress up like a Gypsy or a Medieval peasant, that certainly enhances everyone's experience. Free spirits are definitely allowed!
So give it a whirl. Come to Christ's Church Parish Hall in Chaptico on the second Saturday of each month and check it out for yourself.
Note: Special Contra Dance Scheduled for April 10th, 2010
Plan to join us in this special event to be held at the Chesapeake Public Charter School, The dance begins at 6:00 pm. which is a special starting time for our dances.
The dance will go until 8:00, or later. The purpose for the event is to support "Relay for Life" a cancer awareness / support org. Two people at the charter school were recently diagnosed with the disease, and we would like to support a team from the school to attend " Relay for Life" events.
The directions from Leonardtown: travel south on Rte.5 - 15 minutes to Great Mills Rd, Rte. 246.
Turn left at the light, onto Great Mills Rd., proceed about 0.4 miles and turn left into charter school Parking lot.
From Calvert County: After crossing the Patuxent River bridge at Solomons,turn left or south at the first traffic light onto Rte. 235.
Proceed South on Rte. 235 to Rte. 237 - Chancellor's Run Rd.
Turn Right - continue to end of road to "T" intersection at Great Mills Rd.
Turn right on Rte. 246 - Great Mills Rd. and proceed about 0.5 miles toChesapeake Public Charter School, on the right.
| Admission: $7 non-members; $5 members; 12 and under free. |
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