Lake City Contra Dance

06/06/2026

Thursday June 11- "Feral Sporran" presents a rare opportunity to dance to these 2 masterful, powerhouse fiddlers: Ryan McKasson & Brandon Vance, along with spirited piano backup by Guinevere Saenger! Talented new caller Marshall Gould guides our journey to contra happy-land!

05/31/2026

Thursday June 4- You're sure to enjoy the lively, creative, joyful playing of this dynamic California duo: "Raven & Goose" (Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows on fiddle & piano), along with the smooth, melodic calling of Ang DeCarlis (FL)!

About Raven & Goose: Raven & Goose are a nationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin' from Corwin Zekley and foot stompin' piano by Grace Fellows, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing!   

05/24/2026

Thursday May 28- "Nobody's Business" (Hayden Stern, Casey Murray, & Helen Kuhar - Seattle & Boston - fiddle, cello, & guitar) brings superb bi-coastal talent and energy together for our dancing pleasure! Lindsey Dono's deft selection of dances is enhanced by crystal-clear teaching and gracious calling - always a treat!

Also, everyone with a May birthday will be serenaded with the "We Wish You a Happy Birthday" round tonight!

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05/17/2026

Thursday May 21- "Brassica" (Alex Sturbaum - guitar, Hayden Stern - fiddle, Brian Lindsay - electric mandolin, Nick Wees - trumpet, Jimmy Austin - trombone, Evan Snoey & Bill Tomczak - sax, and Steven Skolnik & Julie Bennett - drums/percussion) will get us all fired up for the NW Folklife Festival! Savvy caller Frannie Marr (Portland, OR) amps up the fun!

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05/10/2026

Thursday May 14- "The Star Charters" (Cecilia Vacanti, Mark Price, & Jess Newman - MA - fiddles & guitar) blasts off with a rockin', funky groove fueled by high energy and technical prowess! Caller Annie Kidwell (Boston) steers our journey through bright contra galaxies!

The Star Charters is a funky, groovy contra dance band in Massachusetts that plays all over the Northeast

05/04/2026

Thursday May 7th - From the CA Bay Area, Lee Anne Welch & Rebecca King (fiddle & piano) treat us to a gourmet menu of delicious music, and effervescent caller Kelsey Hartman serves up a tasty array of sweet and spicy dances!

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04/27/2026

Thursday April 30- Hayden Stern & Alex Sturbaum (fiddle & guitar) excel at combining lyrical, magical melodies with powerful dance rhythms! Welcome to caller Hannah Chamberlain from Portland Maine! https://hannahchamb.com

Also, everyone with an April birthday will be serenaded with the "We Wish You a Happy Birthday" round tonight!

Contra Dance Caller

04/25/2026

Thursday April 30- Hayden Stern & Alex Sturbaum (fiddle & guitar) excel at combining lyrical, magical melodies with powerful dance rhythms! Welcome to caller Hannah Chamberlain from Portland Maine! https://hannahchamb.com Also, everyone with an April birthday will be serenaded with the "We Wish You a Happy Birthday" round tonight!

Contra Dance Caller

04/19/2026

Thursday April 23 - Elise Snoey & Patrick Gunning (of "Soundspel") bring enchanting, pulsing melodies on fiddle paired with fascinating, energetic guitar playing! Morna Leonard calls a pleasing array of contras!

Also, there will be singing in the lobby during the break, organized by Ramya Rajan and led by Melissa Coffey. The song is "How Can I Keep From Singing" - all are welcome to join in! Printed lyrics will be available, and here is a link: https://youtu.be/SRIY2SrYq98?si=G_qVwOiZx17ZRsRN

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04/15/2026

Thursday April 16 - NO DANCE TONIGHT – the hall will be setting up for the Latvian Association’s huge fundraising Rummage & Plant Sale on Sat/Sun April 18-19. The proceeds go entirely towards maintenance, upkeep, and improvements for the Latvian Center. Check it out!