TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY FRIENDS
OF OLD TIME DANCE
Join the Dance!
Contra Dancing in Tallahassee
For All Ages and All Levels
Upcoming Dances
Fri., November 14, 7:30-10:00pm
In Cahoots with caller Bronwyn Chelette
Tallahassee Senior Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fri., January 9, 7:30-10:00pm
New Southern Broadcasters with caller Vicki Morrison
Tallahassee Senior Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Sat., December 6, 7:30-10:30pm
Contra and Square Dance Runaway Biscuits with caller Tom Greene
$12 recommended donation
Miccosukee Land Co-op Community Center, 9601 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee
Fri., January 30, 7:30-10:00pm
Young and Old Fogies with caller Drew Thomas
Tallahassee Senior Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fri., December 12, 7:30-10:00pm
Techno Contra!
DJ TacoShel with caller Deana Palumbo
Tallahassee Senior Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fri., February 13, 7:30-10:00pm
Larry Unger and Friends with caller Vicki Morrison
Tallahassee Senior Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
Beginners welcome, you don't need to bring a partner. Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come at 7:15 pm, when a Beginner Orientation will be taught, because dances are taught in more detail early in the evening. First-time dancers get their second dance free!
Dances are usually held in the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the Tallahassee Senior Center (Old Armory) at 1400 N. Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
$10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $6 Students, Kids under 12 free
(Admission may be higher for some dances)
Please bring snacks to share!
What is Contra Dance?
Contra dance is where joy takes form in motion. Guided by the voice of a caller and the music of live strings, dancers weave in patterns that are traditional but as fresh as a new smile. No partner or experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and your feet.
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What Our Dancers Say
"Contra dance is the purest joy you can experience in Tallahassee on a Friday night. Fabulous live music combined with community and cooperative dance. All ages welcomed, from kids and teens to senior citizens. A warm community of regulars and open to newbies and those who occasionally show up."
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