First Saturday dance at Liberty Station
August 3, 2024, 7:30 – 10 pm

Band: Moreton Bay String Band

Featuring Anne McKinley on fiddle, Janene Khanchalian on hammered dulcimer/recorders, Tim Khanchalian on guitar/mandolin/keyboard, Steve Wilke on guitar/mandolin, and Tracy Wilke on upright bass

Caller: Martha Wild

Cost: Sliding scale of $15-$25 (cash is gladly accepted as is Venmo)

Beginner’s lesson at 7 pm

Location:  Dorothea Laub Dance Place
2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 200, San Diego, CA 92106 in Liberty Station

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San Diego Contra practices gender-neutral calling (Robins / right and Larks / left).

 

COVID policy:

Please note that as of June 3, 2023, our policy is to “mask optional.” Participants are encouraged to continue masking if that is their preference.

Dance shoe policy:

Please wear dance shoes with soft or suede bottoms, sneakers/running shoes specifically used for dancing and not worn on the street, or ballet slippers. Alternatively, it is available to dance in socks or barefoot. Some dance shoes and most shoes worn for regular street use can damage the dance floor. We provide cleaning equipment that can solve some issues, and we offer the option to dance in socks or barefoot, but if we determine that your shoes are damaging to the floor, we will insist you not dance in them. Additional details are at the venue, and please feel free to reach out via email with specific questions or concerns.

We look forward to dancing with you!

 

Bonus Dance: Contra & Community Dance in Balboa Park!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 7 pm – 10 pm

Band: Wanda Law (fiddle), Chip Prince (keyboard), and Marci Phelan (accordion)

Caller: Rich Goss from Portland, Oregon

Cost: $5

Bring some snacks to share!

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Location: Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101 in Balboa Park

San Diego Contra Dance is being hosted by the Balboa Park International Folk Club and sponsored by San Diego Folk Heritage, San Diego International Folk Dance Club, International Dance Association San Diego County, and San Diego City Parks & Recreation.

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