MIDTOWN MEMPHIS

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           MEMPHIS   CONTRA  DANCERS                      

 

The MEMPHIS CONTRA DANCERS meet every first, third and fifth Friday in the Fellowship Hall of Idlewild Presbyterian Church at 1750 Union Ave. in Midtown Memphis. The dances begin promptly at 7:30 PM and end by 10:00 PM. Usually there is a Learner's Session at 7:00 PM before the dance.

ALL ARE WELCOME. COME SINGLY, in COUPLES or in GROUPS

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BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME

ALL DANCES ARE TAUGHT AND CALLED

                             NO COSTUMES ARE INVOLVED.

THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE, BUT OUR WONDERFUL BAND PLAYS FOR TIPS ONLY, AND WE REQUEST THAT EVERYONE CONTRIBUTE AS BEST HE CAN.

                 

REEL McCOY: OUR REGULAR CONTRA BAND

 

(REEL McCOY is often joined by noted musicians Larkin Bryant and Andy Cohen)

Joel Kasserman on hammered dulcimer,

Richie Schuman, piano and fiddle,

Cheryl Parker concertino,

Jim Turpin, guitar

Harry Johnson, percussion  

are REEL McCOY!

 Other fine local bands--The POTLIKKER STRING BAND                and CELTIC WORLD-- add variety to the dance music.

WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING?

Have a look at a real contra dance: This is our         group dancing a demo at the Overton Park Shell.