Dance the Night Away

From: South Coast Folk Society

Subject: South Coast Community Contra Dance!

When: Saturday Evening, December 1, 2018

Time: 7:00PM to 10:00PM

Where: Coos Bay Senior Center, 4^th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay, OR

Featuring: Music by THE CULTURAL ECOLOGY BAND

Dance Calling by SILAS MINYARD from Portland

Folk Society Contra Dance December 1, New Dancers Welcome

This Saturday evening, December 1, the South Coast Folk Society will host a public Contra Dance in Coos Bay.  All are welcome to this special event which features live music by the popular Cultural Ecology Band, and dance calling by guest caller Silas Minyard of Portland.  The Contra Dance will be held at the Coos Bay Senior Center Dance Hall, located at 4^th and Ingersoll, from 7-10PM.  Contra dancing is a light-hearted form of social dancing that is easy to learn and fun for all ages.  Singles, couples and families can all enjoy this exciting new form of dance.  New dancers are always welcome.  No experience or partner is necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing as contra dancing is quite aerobic and great exercise.

The Folk Society welcomes back the talented Cultural Ecology Band to play music for Saturday’s Contra Dance.  Cultural Ecology is a six-member folk dance band based on Oregon's south coast. With Sharon Rogers on accordion and vocals, Stacy Rose on hammered dulcimer, flute, and pennywhistle, Gail Elber on bazouki and mandolin, Alayne Olmsted on fiddle, Tom Purvis on flute, and Marty Giles on percussion, Cultural Ecology employs a variety of textures and arrangements. The band incorporates their experience with international folk music into the lively genre of American contra dance music, to create a unique and beautiful dance experience.

The Folk Society has arranged for a skilled guest caller from Portland, Silas Minyard, to guide dancers throughout the evening.  He will teach all the steps and patterns you need to know.  Silas is a very personable caller with an exciting repertoire of dances.  His dances are appropriate for all ages and skill levels.  He will give a lesson at 7PM, and first timers who show up for this lesson will receive a ticket for free admission to their next dance.  Wear your dancing shoes, casual clothes, and a big smile.

This event is alcohol and fragrance free.  Refreshments are available.  Doors open at 6:45PM.  Admission: General=$7; Seniors 60+=$6; Members=$5; Students are always free, and Supervised Children under 6 are also free. For more information call 541-404-8267 or visit www.southcoastfolksociety.com.