Contra dance

Contra dancing is a fun activity for ALL ages. It’s healthy for the body, mind, and spirit! The South Coast Folk Scontraociety holds dances on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at Bay Area Senior Activity Center from October through May and also the FIFTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH whenever one occurs. 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.

Bay Area Senior Activity Center is at 886 South Fourth St. (Fourth and Ingersoll) in Coos Bay.

Admission

  • Adults $7
  • Seniors (over 60) and full-time students $6
  • SCFS members $5
  • Supervised children under 6 free

Upcoming dances

September 30, The Daytimers, caller Kevin Lewis

October 7, the Thyme Travelers, caller Woody Lane

November 4, Burbent Band, caller Karen Olson

December 2, Cultural Ecology, caller Silas Minyard

SPECIAL EVENT     DECEMBER 30, English Country Dance

Click here for a fabulous video of contra dancing in New Hampshire in the 1960s. 
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One Response to Contra dance

  1. Barbara Ferguson says:
    April 10, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Today A friend of mine asked me if I knew when and where any Contra dances were SoJO Ross gave me your site. I don’t know how to publish your link on my Facebook page but if you could send me an email and perhaps a Facebook message so I could share this information that would be great. My Facebook page is Barbara Jo Warner Ferguson

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