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Laura Me' Smith will introduce basic social waltzes and waltz variations. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (side door) 1117 12 St. Bellingham
Caller: Maya Roe from Victoria, BC Band: Na Mara from Victoria BC: Michelle Phillips on Boidhran, Isobel Glover on Fiddle and Cello, Brad Johnson on Guitar and Concertina, and Carlos Sevilla on Flute! Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). Donation at the door: $12-$15, $8 students
Learn basic contra dance figures with Koren Wake. Free workshop in partnership with the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Dept.
Lead Caller: Valerie Cohen from Seattle, hosting an open mic for callers Band: Bellingham Open Band Donation at door $12 - $15 / Students $8
Dance to the Music! Maureen Collier will teach the most common contra dance steps and moves timed to the music. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Bellingham. Use the side door.
Laura Me' Smith will teach some social waltzes and some waltz variations. No partner needed. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (side door) 1117 12 St. Bellingham
Come and join our season ending dance at the charming and historic Glen Echo Community Hall in Everson. Dance amid the lush farmlands of east Whatcom at the foothills of the mountains to long-time favorite band, Heliotrope. The caller will be Isaac Banner, from Seattle Band: Heliotrope, from Bellingham with Robin Brown on fiddle, Paul Englesberg […]
New to contra? Come learn the basics. It's free! Featuring one hour of instruction from our experienced caller Morna Leonard. Learn to swing, give weight, do-si-do, allemande, and more! You'll be dancing in no time! Put your new skills to work at at our regular evening dance right after the workshop (see calendar) Location: Fairhaven […]
Caller: the marvelous Morna Leonard From Bow, WA Band: The bountiful and boisterous Bison Socks from Bellingham and Seattle: Colleen Freeman on fiddle, Sam Vogt on whistles, and Rosie O'Neil on guitar. Beginner Workshop: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Come learn the basics! It's free! (see calendar for more info) Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter […]
Caller: The brilliant Bob Rentz from Vancouver Band: The endlessly electrifying Electrodes from Seattle: Joe Bowbeer on electric fiddle, Marcy Kubbs on keyboard, and Joe Micheals on guitar. Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St., Fairhaven Beginner lesson: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Donation at the door: $12-$15, $8 students
Enjoy dancing? Come learn another integral aspect of the social dance scene: calling. Lead a hall of 60 people! Make commands from the helm! Or something like that. We would love to have more local callers. If you stick with it you'll even get paid gig. Ever wondered what it takes to call a dance? […]
Caller: Bellingham local John Hatten Band: Bellingham stalwart Blueberry Jam: with Sky Leuba on piano and concertina, Liam Weydert on Guitar, and Brian Anderdon on Bohran Contra Calling Workshop: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St., Fairhaven Donation at the door: $12-$15, $8 students