Old River-Winfree Founders Day Costume Ball

This Kick-off Founders Day Costume Ball will take place on July 18, 2009 at the Old River-Winfree Fairgrounds in back of City Hall and the Community Building.  Contra dancing will be the treat of the evening.  These are the dances that were done back in the 1800's and resemble line dancing, but are executed facing each other.

What is Contra Dancing:
Contra dancing is a type of American folk dancing with roots in English. Scottish, and Irish traditions. It is done in long lines of couples with women and men facing each other across the set. A caller teaches each dance and then prompts the dancers the first several times through the dance.  No lessons are required, as each individual dance is taught before it begins. We welcome and encourage beginners. The dances are fun and easy to learn. The dances don't require fancy footwork - if you can walk, you can contra

The Band:  No Foolin String Band!

                                

Click on the buttons to listen to each song performed by No Foolin' String Band!