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Edinburgh Contra Dance - September 6

Name: Edinburgh Contra Dance - September 6
Start: 2025-12-06T19:45:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-06T22:30:00+00:00
Location: Columcille Centre

American-style ceilidh - an inclusive community dance with live music.

Saturday, 6 September 2025

7:45pm ‐ 10:30pm

Columcille Centre
2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4SE

Information

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.

Live music from special guests Round Robin Round. This trio that play like they're dancing. Abi Sandy, Crystal Zhu, and Sasha Stolasz came together through the Edinburgh session scene, and their soaring arrangements and driving rhythms have energised pubs and dance halls on both sides of the Atlantic. They cannot wait to play for Edinburgh Contra again after Abi and Sasha were a smash hit at our May dance!

All dances will be called by guest caller Bev Bernbaum, all the way from Ontario, Since the 1990s, Bev has been in demand as a caller at dances, dance weekends and camps across Canada, the US, New Zealand, Denmark and the Czech Republic. Communities seek Bev out to provide a great experience for their dancers. Her easy going style has also made her a popular choice with bands. Bev's philosophy is to call dances that she loves to dance herself.
She's always on the lookout for interesting figures or formations to mix things up. Her clear voice, calm manner and straightforward teaching style make dancing a pleasure for both beginning and experienced dancers.

All are welcome, family friendly, no partner needed, no experience necessary, all dances taught. 15-minute welcome session for new dancers starts at 7:45pm. Dance runs 8:00pm until 10:30pm including a break. Children 12 and under are free. Edinburgh Contra Dance have been running occasional dances since 2016. Come along and give it a go!

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

Covid Safety Covid Safety Information: we ask that you only attend the dance if you are feeling well - we'll be happy to refund advance tickets if you can't make it on the day due to illness. We don't require masking but respect those who wish to dance masked. We have handwashing facilities on site and will ventilate the hall as much as possible.

We strive to make our dance as welcoming and as safe as possible.