Edinburgh Contra Dance 10th Anniversary Weekend

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Contra dance comes all the way from America and is cousin to the familiar Scottish ceilidh. Contra is a little smoother and gentler, the figures are a little different, and the music has a different accent.

We've been running contra dances in Edinburgh for 10 years! To celebrate we are having a 10th-anniversary dance weekend.

Live Music for contra dances from Hoik! (Alan Brunier - accordion, Edward Wallace - fiddle, Adam Beresford-Browne - guitar). For the family Dance from Heather McAslan and friends (https://heathermcaslan.com), and open band. Sunday evening features the amazing BalFolk band Topette!! https://www.topette.co.uk

Dance calling for contra from the excellent Rachel Shapiro Wallace and Heather McAslan.

Saturday 6th June
2pm Contra Dance Musicians Workshop with Heather McAslan
4pm Family Contra Ceilidh Dance with Rachel Shapiro Wallace, Heather McAslan and
5:30pm Potluck dinner
7pm-10:30pm - evening dance with couples dance, contra dance, sward dance display.

Sunday 7th June
2pm - 4pm - Relaxed contra dance features, well, relaxed contra dances, ending with a waltz.
4pm - Feel free to bring your own food to join in the cafe afterwards.
6pm - 7pm Balfolk dance introduction session with tbc
7:30pm Bal with Topette!!

We're selling tickets for each event individually.

We're also selling weekend tickets also cover both evening dances and Sunday afternoon relaxed contra dance. (Note the weekend ticket does not cover the Saturday afternoon family dance.)

For tickets to Topette!! Sunday evening only, head over to https://wegottickets.com/event/685746

Inclusiveness We strive to make our dance as welcoming and as safe as possible. All are welcome, family friendly, no partner needed, no experience necessary, all contra dances taught.

In order to make our dance as inclusive and welcoming as possible our callers use gender neutral terms and calling styles.

Venue This all takes place in the Columcille Centre on Newbattle Terrace. We've booked the café space in addition to the dance hall.