Sautee Contra Dance returns to the Historic Gym on the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center campus on Saturday, July 24th.
According to dance facts.net, contra dancing’s root is in post-Renaissance Europe. What draws people to the dance today is that dancers can arrive alone, meaning without a dance partner, and dance all night. The dance “involves two long lines of male and female dancers, who move up the line during the dance and eventually coming in contact with all participants of the dance.” Called instructions guide both new and experienced dancers.
Come at 7:30 for a warm-up lesson, and then dance from 8 – 10:30pm. The dance features great live music by The Griddle Lickers featuring Mick Kinney, and experienced caller, Janet Shepherd. All are welcome!
Admission prices:
- SNCA members – $10.00
- Non-member adult – $12.00
- Students & Teens – $6.00
- Children 12 and under free
Visit www.snca.org or call 706-878-3300 for information. The Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center is located at 283 Highway 255 North, Sautee, Georgia 30572.
