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Seattle Community Contra Dance - an open-band contra dance, featuring an open mic for callers, preceded by a potluck supper (please bring a dish to share, as well as your own plates and utensils). It's a supportive place to dance, call, and make music - beginners welcome! The band and the callers' open mic are led and hosted by a different favorite local musician and caller each month.

The dances will be held on the following dates:

• Sept 13th, 2009 - Thanks to Brad Reynolds for stepping in as band leader - we hope to reschedule Sande & Alan for another date! Joe Michaels hosts the callers

• Oct. 11th - Craig Shaw & Eileen O’Connor lead the band, with classic New England tunes and Monday night jam favorites. Hal Mueller hosts the callers
• Nov. 8th - Devon Leger leads the band with rousing French Canadian tunes Sherry Nevins hosts the callers
• December 13th - An especially festive winter dance: Dave Bartley leads the band. David Kaynor hosts the callers. The Contra-crafters display hand-made items for your holiday shopping pleasure.
• January 10th - Stuart Williams leads the band with fine NW fiddling Miche Baker-Harvey hosts the callers
• February 14th - WB Reid & Bonnie Zahnow lead the band. Amy Wimmer hosts the callers
• Jan 10th, 2010
• Feb 14th, 2010
• March 14th, 2010
• April 11th, 2010
• May 9th, 2010