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About Us

Dancing Together Since 1982
Tallahassee Community Friends 

of Old-Time Dance

Our Story

Tallahassee Community Friends of Old-Time Dance started in 1982 with a small group of friends who were (or wanted to be) dancers, musicians, or callers.  It has grown from a small, sometimes one-square dance to rather large, sometimes crowded dances.  We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the enjoyment, preservation, and study of American traditional and historic dance, music, and song.

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A Dance Board (Executive Committee) is elected by members of the group at an Annual Meeting in the fall, and is responsible for putting on the dances.  The Dance Board normally consists of 9 to 11 members.  Members currently serving on the Dance Board are:  Mary Allgire, Bronwyn Chelette, Tom Greene, Bill Hoatson, Anna Doepker, Robert Moleski, Vicki Morrison, Jimmy Prater, John Reynolds, Larry Teich, and Claire Wright.

By-Laws

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Wholesome Fun

Joyful, friendly and safe dancing.

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Welcoming

People of all ages and backgrounds come to our dances.

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Live Tradition

Events feature live music and old time dance moves.

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Dancers, callers, musicians, and volunteers make up the Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance.  Whether you’re new or a regular, you’ll find a place here on the dance floor—and in the community.

Click or tap on an arrow on the right or left side of the photos below, to see a slideshow of people at our dances!  Or swipe left or right to see another photo.  Click or tap on a photo to see it by itself.  If a photo looks out of focus, click or tap this text area to see it in focus.

Recent Bands and Callers at Our Dances

Bands

  • Andy Martin & the Red Hill Rounders (Tallahassee)

  • Bunny Bread Bandits (Tallahassee)

  • Flathead String Band (Crawfordville)

  • Greasy String Band (Tallahassee)

  • In Cahoots (Tallahassee)

  • Katie's Contradiction (Gainesville)

  • Larry Unger & Company (Massachusetts, Tallahassee)

  • Little Mercies (Tallahassee)

  • Lloyd Baldwin & Friends (Gainesville)

  • Mystic Gorillas (Gainesville)

  • Runaway Biscuits (Tallahassee)

  • Wild Bill's Traveling Circus (Gainesville, Tallahassee)

  • Yazoo Kickstarts (Gainesville)
     

Callers

  • Alice Raibourn (Orlando)

  • Andy Kane (Gainesville)

  • Angela DeCarlis (Gainesville)

  • Bronwyn Chelette (Tallahassee)

  • Deanna Palumbo (Tennessee)

  • Drew Thomas (Tallahassee)

  • Joey Norton (Tampa)

  • Kenny Greer (Kentucky) 

  • Rachel Flemming (Tallahassee)

  • Tom Greene (Tallahassee)

  • Vicki Morrison (Tallahassee)

     

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In modern life, contra dancing gives us something we might be missing --  personal connection, live energy, and joyful tradition.

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