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Valentines Contra Dance feat. Vicki Morrison & Long Forgotten String Band

Presented by Tallahassee Community Friends of Old-Time Dance at Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts, Tallahassee FL

Feb 10 2023
Valentines Contra Dance feat. Vicki Morrison & Long Forgotten String Band

Join us Friday, February 10th for a contra dance! Our very own Vicki Morrison will be calling the dances and Long Forgotten String Band will be playing the tunes. Singles, couples, and families alike will enjoy this fun, heart-filled community dance.

Tallahassee community contra dances have resumed in the Senior Center Ballroom on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month! Contra dancing is a beginner-friendly American folk dance for all ages. It shares many moves with square dancing (such as swing your partner and do-si-do) and is danced in long lines to live music. The bands and callers vary each night. Come alone or bring friends--no partner or experience required. Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come by 7:15 when a ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Admission cost:  $10 for Adults,  $9 Seniors over 50, $6 for Students,  Free for Kids under 12
Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to your 2nd dance free!

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Many bands play a post-dance jam at the Blue Tavern on N. Monroe.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

VIDEOS

  • A glimpse of what a typical Friday night contra dance looks like (plus a few bonus kilts and gowns).

LOCATION

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts

1400 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Full map and directions

COVID-19 Protocols

Instructions:

COVID-19 considerations: We request that if you are experiencing any signs of illness, please do not attend. Masks are welcome and hand sanitizer and sinks with soap and hot water are available.

Face masks required: Recommended
Proof of vaccines required: No
Reservations required: No
Social distancing: No
Limited Capacity: No
Indoor or outdoor activity: Indoors

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