Contra dancing is a fun activity for ALL ages. It’s healthy for the body, mind, and spirit! The South Coast Folk S
ociety holds dances on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at Bay Area Senior Activity Center Dance Hall from October through May and also other special dates. Contra dancing is fun for the whole family – come alone or with friends; wear comfortable clothes and clean, soft-soled shoes. No experience or partner needed! The dance starts at 7:00 pm. Call Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information.
Bay Area Senior Activity Center is at 886 South Fourth St. (Fourth and Ingersoll) in Coos Bay.
Thanks to Curry County Cultural Coalition we are hosting a series of dances at Sixes Grange! See schedule below.
Admission
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- Adults $7
- Seniors (over 60) $6
- SCFS members and military $5
- Students are always FREE
- Supervised children under 6 free
Upcoming dances
Saturday, April 6, Contra Dance at the Bay Area Senior Activity Center, caller Ric Goldman and music by the Huckleberry Jam Band.
Saturday, April 20, Free Contra Dance at the Sixes Grange Hall, caller Stacy Rose and music by the Outstanding Open Band
Saturday, May 4, Contra Dance and Annual Meeting at the Bay Area Senior Activity Center. Becky Nankivell calling with the Daytimers Band
Saturday, June 15, Free Contra Dance at the Sixes Grange Hall. Karen Olsen calling with the Outstanding Open Band.
Saturday, August 3, Free Contra Dance at the Sixes Grange Hall. Woody Lane Calling with the Outstanding Open Band
South Coast Folk Society – 2019 Schedule
Sat. March 30 – English Country Dance: Snr. Ctr. Coos Bay
Caller: Bob Fraley with the Outstanding Open Band
Sun. March 31 – Folk Dance Party: Langlois Cheese Factory
KEF BRASS BAND 5-8PM, Free Lesson at 3PM
Sat. April 6 – Contra Dance: Senior Center, Coos Bay
Caller: Ric Goldman with the Huckleberry Jam Band
Sat. April 20 – Free Contra Dance: Sixes Grange 7-10pm
Caller: Stacy Rose with the Outstanding Open Band –
Sat. May 4 – Contra Dance: Senior Center, Coos Bay
Caller: Becky Nankivell with the Daytimers Band
Sat. June 15 – Free Contra Dance: Sixes Grange 7-10pm
Caller: Karen Olsen with the Outstanding Open Band
Sat. August 3 – Free Contra Dance: Sixes Grange 7-10pm
Caller: Woody Lane with the Outstanding Open Band
Sat. Oct. 5 – Contra Dance: Senior Center, Coos Bay
Caller: Rich Goss with Cascade Crossing
Sat. Oct. 19 – Free Contra Dance: Sixes Grange 7-10pm
Caller: Paul Poresky with the Outstanding Open Band
Sat. Nov. 2 – Contra Dance: Senior Center, Coos Bay
Sat. Dec. 7 – Contra Dance: Senior Center, Coos Bay
Sat. Dec. 28 – English Country Dance: Sr Center, Coos Bay
Caller: Alixe Dancer with the Outstanding Band
(Please Note: Talent listed for Folk Society events is subject to change.)
