Our contra dances, jointly sponsored by a student organization (the Ohio University
Traditional Dance Club) are held from 8:00 to 11:00 pm on the second Saturday of each month (with rare exceptions). Most dances are held at the Baker University Center in the multi-purpose room on the 2nd floor. Baker has a beautiful brand-new hardwood floor.
Beginners are always welcome. We encourage you to take part in the beginner's instruction period at 7:30.
The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for students, $15 for families, children 10 and under free.
Fall 2008 dance schedule
September 8th to November 12th, 2008: "Country Dance" class; see below for details.
September 13th, 2008: Special dance at the Paw Paw festival.
Saturday September 27, 2008: 12:00-12:30pm: Special event at the Richland Avenue park in Athens: We will do a demonstraction and short dance at the Art of Ohio/ACEnet festival. The festival itself is 10am-6pm and includes artists, art galleries, art organizations, community organizations and local businesses.
October 11th, 2008: Kate Power of Columbus calls to the tunes of the Stump Juice Trading Co. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (directions).
November 8th, 2008: Perennial favorites Steve and Martha Ballman call to the tunes of Athens' own Boys of the Hock. Held in the Baker University Center (directions).
December 13th, 2008: Carol Kopp of Cleveland calls to the tunes of Born Old of Elkins WV. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (directions).
Fall 2008 "Country Dance" Class
From September 8 to November 12, Mondays and Wednesdays 5:10-6pm there will be a class featuring traditional social dances from North America, Europe and other cultures, including:
- American contras, circles, and squares
- English and Scottish country dances
- Irish ceilidh
- Israeli folk dances
- and more...
