Dances are usually held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with the Beginner Contra Dance Lesson at 7:00 p.m. Check the calendar below for updates and special events so you can
Comfortable dance shoes and attire are recommended. A water bottle comes in handy and Snacks to share are always a hit.
How to get to Space Coast Contra:
Dussich Dance Studio
125 Imperial Street
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Just 2.4 miles east of U.S. 1 and FL-520 E
(Rt turn after Olive Garden & Red Lobster)
CALLER: Kenny Greer (KY)
BAND: Coral Riff (FL)
Kathie Aagaard: 5-string Violin
Sarah Mitchell: Flute, Whistle, Hammered Dulcimer, Concertina, Feet
Sherry Mattos: Piano, Violin
Wes Maluk: Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Percussion
CALLER: Beth Molero (NC)
BAND: Ed Howe & Tami Dahl (GA)
CALLER: Joe Harrington (FL)
BAND: Stepping Stones (FL)
Robin Osgood: Fiddle
Norman Rodham: Guitar
CALLER: John Rogers (FL)
BAND: Fret Knot (FL)
Fran Lowry: Fiddle
Willow Cartier-Berrean: Fiddle, Banjo, Harmonica
Jim Bryan: Banjo
Steve Von Edwins: Guitar
Jeff Anderson: Bodhran, Percussion
Linell Anderson: Flute
Debbie Robinson: Flute, Whistles
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CALLER: Vicki Morrison (FL)
BAND: In Cahoots (FL)
Andrea Stanley: Fiddle
Laura Gayle Green: Acoustic Bass
Stephen Hodges: Guitar, Mandolin
CALLER: TBD
BAND: McIntyre (FL)
Sharon Hartman: Fiddle
Lisa McIntyre: Guitar
George Houston: Percussion
Terry Henson: Upright Bass
CALLER: TBD
BAND: TBD
CALLER: Joey Norton (FL)
BAND: Sandy Back Porch Band
Sandy Holdeman: Bass
Stan Burns: Guitar
Sue Tice: Fiddle
RUSHFEST! with Emily Rush (NC)
Look for flyers and updated links when registration opens…
Gainesville “GODS” Weekend
Tampa “Fall Ball” Weekend
Tampa “Florida Snowball” Weekend
What about English Country Dancing or Scottish Country Dancing?
Contact Catie Condran Geist at catiegeist@att.net for more info.
Photo credits: Dave Pokorney, Charlie Pruett
Video credit: Charlie Pruett, Jim Crawford
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