Seattle Community Open Band Contra Dance

Summer 2025:
Wednesday August 20, 6pm til dark

Let’s celebrate the summer with outdoor dances! These dances pretty much run themselves, though some of us have been prime instigators in past years.
Open to all – come dance, play, take a turn calling..
We choose the place on the lawn after arrival – usually one of the two triangle shaped bits of lawn between the brick restroom building and the lake – on the north side of Green Lake, just east of the wading pool. Closest cross streets are Wallingford Ave N. and, East Green Lake Dr N
Since this dance is later in the summer than usual, we’ll start dancing earlier to get in as many dances as possible before the sun goes down.  We plan to start about 6 pm, but feel free to come earlier and picnic.

Open sign-up for callers, with a small battery operated system provided. If you want to call, bring a card or two and check in with Koren Wake to set up your turn.

Musicians: Tune selection will be by consensus, though leadership roles may surface by the more experienced. If there are contra dance tunes you want to be played that others will know, bring your suggestions. Two tune sets work best.
Bring your own chair if you want one!
Everyone is welcome to come dance, play in the band, or take a turn calling a dance! (or just listen, or do everything!)

Rain will cancel or postpone the dance – check the Facebook page for the latest info. We will try to update this page as well.