LIVE MUSIC! Contra Dance with John Rogers and Fret Knot

Join us for an exciting evening of social dancing to live music sponsored by the Orlando Contra Dance! What's contra dance? Check out the videos, FAQ, and links to all our social channels: https://orlandocontra.org/ Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON at 7pm. All dances in the beginner session are taught. Intermediate lesson topic: Swinging with Zing! SECOND-TIMERS, PLEASE COME at 7PM! Learn a well balanced, stable, comfortable swing, as well as how to communicate with your partner to keep both of you safe and having the maximum possible fun! If we have time, we'll throw in a few variations, too. This event is open to everyone looking to make new friends and enjoy the vibrant community of Orlando. Whether you are a seasoned contra expert or entirely new to dancing, our inclusive and welcoming atmosphere will have you twirling and swinging in no time. No partner? No problem! We encourage singles to join in the fun and meet fellow dance enthusiasts. Our dance calling is gender-neutral. 6:45 Doors open 7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join) 7:00 Intermediate lesson (if you've come at least once) 7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing 9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing 10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice Caller (teacher): John Rogers (Melbourne) - Calling is gender-neutral. Live band: Fret Knot (Space Coast) Willow Cartier-Berrean – Fiddle, Banjo Linell Anderson – Flute Debbie Robinson – Flute, Irish Whistle Steve Von Edwins – Guitar Jeff Anderson – Bodhran, Percussion We use Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and many other media to invite new dancers. Typical attendance is 20+, including about 5 new dancers. Don't worry if you only see a few people interested here. You'll be in good company. Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance…