Orange Blossom Ball Contra Dance Weekend

10/03/2022

Though there won't be an Orange Blossom Ball, our dance friends in Tampa will host Snow Ball in January 2023. Registration is open:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlsXHIXoZmY4HTRgg3nWXh5u0YVt2_wrlE8gak46QlFxN4KQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0XOOKdNwRVbVdb5c-okipWzZxOWuLRJN_Mum9bVnUjIH-bF-7ZXJg_nL8

January 27-29, 2023 Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 Enter your information on this form and submit your payment online through Zelle (preferred) or Venmo. (One dancer per form please)

07/25/2022

We’re sad to report that, as of summer 2022, David Fenwick is stepping away from Orange Blossom Ball. We have no plans for any upcoming contra dance weekends. Thanks for the twirls!

01/10/2022

SCHEDULE FOR OBB
(Clicking on pics makes it easier to read)

01/03/2022

The schedule for OBB 2022 is up!
See our website for a PDF version: http://www.orangeblossomcontra.com/schedule/

Here's a text version:

Friday, January 14, 2022

6 p.m. Doors open

6:30– 11:30 REGISTRATION

7:30 – 8 HONEYBELL WALTZES The Sound Traveler Band

8 – 9:30 ORANGE BLOSSOM CONTRA DANCE Potent Brew Darlene Underwood

9:45 – 10:15 CONTRA MEDLEY (EXPERIENCED DANCERS ONLY; NO WALK-THROUGHS) Potent Brew + Toss the Possum Band, Vicki Morrison, Darlene Underwood,

10:15–11:45 TANGELO DANCE THIS WAY Toss the Possum Band, Vicki Morrison

Saturday, January 15, 2022

9 a.m. Doors open

9:30 – 10 POMELO OPEN WALTZING The Sound Traveler Band

10 – 12:15 CHALLENGING MANDARIN CONTRAS & SQUARES Potent Brew, Darlene Underwood

11:20–12:15 EAST COAST SWING BASICS WORKSHOP (TBD) Orange Room

12:15 – 1 LUNCH Prepaid lunch or on your own

1 – 1:30 KARAOKE WORKSHOP REHEARSAL singers and band meet at vendor area

1 – 2:30 SWING DANCE SESSION (TBD)

2:40 – 4:10 CLEMENTINES CONTRA - BEST SATURDAY AFTERNOON DANCE EVER
Toss the Possum Band, Vicki Morrison

4:15 – 5:30 ROCKIN' ENGLISH for CONTRA DANCERS (TBD)

4:30 – 5:30 STORY TIME, STORIES BY/FOR ADULTS PG-13 Orange Room or outside (TBD) MC coordinates

5:30 – 7:30 DINNER BREAK

7:30 – 9:15 CLASSIC VALENCIA CONTRAS Potent Brew Vicki Morrison

9:20 – 9:50 CARA CARA CONTRA MEDLEY –### (EXPERIENCED DANCERS ONLY; NO WALK-THROUGHS) Potent Brew & Toss the Possum Band with Darlene Underwood and Vicki Morrison

10–11:45 SATURDAY NIGHT NAVEL FEVER CONTRA Toss the Possum Band, Darlene Underwood

Sunday, January 16, 2022

9 a.m. Doors open

9:15 – 10:15 YOGA WORKSHOP (TBD)

9:15 – 10:30 KARAOKE TANGERINE WALTZING The Sound Traveler Band and the Orange Blossom Contra Ball Dancer Singers ((prior sign-up required; connect with Bob and Patti with The Sound Traveler Band)

10:40 –12 ORANGE PEEL NO WALK-THROUGH CONTRAS Potent Brew, Darlene Underwood

12 – 1 LUNCH Prepaid pizza or on your own

12:15 – 12:55 *OBB (stand-up) JOKE FEST (TBD) MC/coordinator Stage area

1 – 4:30 TILL WE MEET AGAIN ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL CONTRA & MEDLEY, Vicki Morrison, Darlene Underwood,

1 – 2: 20 TWMA CONTRA & SQUARES Toss the Possum Band

2:30 – 3 SATSUMA CONTRA MEDLEY (EXPERIENCED DANCERS ONLY; NO WALK-THROUGHS) Potent Brew & Toss the Possum Band

3 – 4:30 ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL CONTRA Potent Brew –Toss the Possum Band

4:30 – 5:15 Stage dis-assembly, pack-up, clean-out, HUGS!

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12/20/2021

*****Note from OBB’s organizer, David, about lineup changes and roommates by for the January 2022 event*****

The production of OBB IX has been a wonderful comedy of challenges.
Flexibility has been the key word from Day 1.

A complete cast change from the from the original OBB irregulars, then further changes when one of the members of Rafter Ringers had a scheduling conflict. Between “cast” scheduling conflicts and various illnesses, accidents and other oddities, I never knew what to expect from one hour to the next.

And yet, OBB IX has grown into something wonderfully amazing.
I think you'll be pleased with our excellent lineup:

Callers: Vicki Morrison, Darlene Underwood.

Bands: Toss The Possum with Laura & Rob Zisette,
Ed Howe & Sam Bryson;
Sound Travelers;
Potent Brew with George Paul, Alexander Mitchell,
David Knight and Steve Kemble.

There are several persons looking for a roommate. Contact David at [email protected] if you want to share or need a roommate.

12/17/2021

Orange Blossom Ball Update:
Friday night will have normal walk-throughs for the contras,Saturday and Sunday will have normal walk-throughs for OBB;brief,with many no walk-throughs.
BAND UPDATE:
Unfortunately, we lost Rafter Ringers, a two piece band from Florida due to a scheduling conflict. However...we have replaced them with a four piece band from the Carolinas.
Schedule is not finalized. Work in progress. Stay tuned.

12/15/2021

Update on upcoming dance weekend: our schedule is not yet finalized. Stay tuned for more updates!

12/15/2021

If anyone is looking for a roommate for the dance weekend please contact the organizer directly at [email protected].

12/09/2021

Gary, one of our dancers is wondering if anyone would be interested in sharing a hotel room for the dance weekend. Please email David.

11/14/2021