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CONTRA DANCE SCHEDULE

We offer Contra dancing dancing with great bands and callers, we give special rates for youngsters, and working scholarships.

Folk happens is pleased to announce it now offers "American Country Dance" in addition to Contra Dance (see below).

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For a small preview look at a previous year's Contra Dancing Event: Click to view a video from a past Festival!

Prescott Contra Dance - 2012 New Home - New Day

Changes are a foot for Prescott area Contra Dancing for 2012!

Our Contra Dances are now on the fourth Saturday of the month and most will be held at the the First Congregational Church, 216 E. Gurley St., just two blocks west of our 2011 location.

There is a lesson at 7:30 PM and contra dancing from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Beginners and experienced dancers are always welcome. Partners are definitely not required. Another change for 2012 is new policy that, if a contra dancers brings in a “newbie”, he or she gets a dollar off on admission. Local and out of town callers and bands generally alternate month to month.

For monthly dances click here: CONTRA DANCE SCHEDULE. Need more information? Call Bruce at 928.445.3496.

American Country Dance

ThIs dance activity is primarily concerned with American Country dance as danced in the early part of the 20th Century. The activity will include Kentucky Squares, Cowboy squares, New England squares and contras, circle dances, and traditional English dances. The final mix will reflect the preferences of the dancers. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7p.m., at the Granite Peak Unitarian Church, 882 Sunset Avenue in Prescott. The cost is $5. Archie Maclellan is the dance leader and can be contacted at 928-443-8906 for information.