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Past Events
| Solstice celebration December 20. Potluck 6pm, Riffraff is back! dance 7:30-9. Wonderful Joe Michaels is calling.
Proof of vaccination, Must wear a mask.
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| June 13, caller Carol Piening - cancelled
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| April 25, Riffraff, caller Adam Carlson - cancelled
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| April 11, Campaign for Reel Time: Betsy Branch, Mark Douglas, Bill Tomzak, caller Suzanne Girardot - cancelled
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| April 4, Dave Bartley, Jesse Partridge, Penka Jane Culevski, caller William Watson - cancelled
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| March 28, Riffraff, caller John Gallagher - cancelled
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| March 14, Cascade Promenade, afternoon dance - 12:30-3:30
Hello dancers,
It's a really difficult time in the contra dance neck of the PNW woods! We dance organizers have been doing our best to respond to the very serious community situation of the coronavirus scare. Sadly we have come to the conclusion that it's necessary and important to cancel our Cascade Promenade dance on March 14. We are so sad to miss the incredible music of Contra Quartet!! boo hoooo!!! Here are our reasons to cancel:
- All the best science would recommend this cancellation.
- Two band members are at high risk and should avoid large crowds.
- Public Health officials recommend avoiding crowds for folks over 60. A high % of our contra dance population falls here.
- We love our dance community and don't want to endanger musicians, dancers, nor their families.
See you on the dance floor as soon as virus weather permits.
Maureen
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| March 7, Lost Pass, Alex Sturbaum, River Scheuerell, Sam Vogt, caller Joe Micheals
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| Feb. 22, Riffraff, caller Isaac Banner
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| Feb. 8, Singularity, Howie Meltzer, Terry Wergeland, Joe Micheals, caller Russell Owen
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| Feb. 1, Jigsaw, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| Jan. 25, Riffraff, caller Tarka Ayers
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| Jan. 11, Euphemists, caller Eric Curl
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| Jan. 4, Dale Russ and Mike Saunders, caller Susan Michaels
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| Dec. 28, Riffraff, caller Woody Lane
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| Dec. 14, Contra Quartet, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Dec. 7, Kate Powers, David Rivers, caller Isaac Banner
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| Nov. 9, Wink at the Moon, caller Tom Wimmer
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| Nov. 2, Making Time, Susan Burke, Joe Micheals, Terry Wergeland, caller tba
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| Oct. 26, Riffraff, caller Amy Wimmer
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| Oct. 12, Night Owl, Betsy Branch, George Penk, Mark Douglas, caller Gwen Rousseau
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| Oct. 5, Chassez, Vivian Williams, Terry Wergeland, Bruce Reid, caller Joe Micheals
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| Sept. 28, Riffraff, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| Sept. 14, Cobbler, caller Laurel Thomas
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| Aug.24, Riffraff, Mike Shuh
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| July 27, Riffraff, caller tba
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| June 22, Riffraff, caller Eric Curl
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| June 8th, Luddite Ramblers, caller Isaac Banner
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| June 1st, Phoenix, caller William Watson
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| May 25th, No Riffraff dance. Go to Folklife
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| May 11th, Olympia Volunteer String Band, Caller Jay Finkelstein
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| May 4th, Red Crow, caller Noah Grunzweig
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| April 27th, Riffraff, caller Russell Owen
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| April 13th, Au Contraire, caller Michael Karcher
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| April 6th, Dale Russ and Mike Saunders, caller Rich Goss
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| March 23rd Riffraff, caller Carol Piening
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| March 9, Contra Quartet, caller Michael Karcher
Afternoon dance: 12:30-3:30
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| March 2nd The Brothers Lindsey, caller Lindsey Dono
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| February 23rd Riffraff, caller John Gallagher
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| February 9, Red Crow, caller Russell Owen
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| February 2nd Waxwings, caller Tarka Ayers
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| January 26th Riffraff, caller Tom Wimmer
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| January 12, The Euphemists, caller Eric Curl
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| January 5, Hot Cider, caller Woody Lane
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| Dec. 31, New Year's dance, Hands4: Fran Tewksbury on whistles/flute, Keith Moe on fiddle/mandolin, Rich Goss on percussion, Carl Thor on piano - caller Isaac Banner
Dance 8:30-12:00 - Finger food and dessert potluck at break.
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| December 22nd Riffraff, caller Abigail Hobart
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| Dec. 8, Tear the Calico - Susan Burke, Sandy Bradley, Tony Mates, caller Susan Michaels
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| Dec. 1, The Reds, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Nov. 24 Riffraff, caller Eric Curl
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| Nov. 10, The Possum Carvers, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Nov. 3, Countercurrent, caller William Watson
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| Oct. 27, Riffraff, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Oct. 13, Contra Quartet, caller Michael Karcher
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| Oct. 6, Improper, Sean Bolton, Melissa Coffey, Nick Leininger, Julie Bennett, caller Laurel Thomas
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| Sept. 22, Riffraff, caller Erik Weberg
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| Sept. 8, Not For Sissies, Vivian Williams, Sono Hashisaki, Jay Finkelstein, caller Suzanne Girardot
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| Aug. 25, Riffraff, caller Jesse Partridge
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| There is not first or second Saturday dance in August. OCDC Dances resume Sept 8.
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| July 28, Riffraff, caller Gwen Rousseau
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| There is not first or second Saturday dance in July. OCDC Dances resume Sept 8.
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| June 23, Riffraff, caller Mike Schuh
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| June 9: Making Time, (Susan Burke, Joe Michaels, Terry Wergeland), caller Carol Piening
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| June 2: Dale Russ, Mike Saunders, caller Laurel Thomas
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| May 12: Olympia Volunteer String Band, directed by Jesse Partridge, caller Jay Finkelstein
Annual Fundraiser Dance, Potluck and Silent Auction.
Auction Set up: 5:45, Potluck 6:00, Workshop 7:00, Dance 7:30
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| May 5: Dave Bartley, Marni Rachmiel, Jesse Partridge, caller Ron Buchanan
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| April 28, Riffraff, caller Russell Owen
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| April 14, Campaign for Reel Time (Betsy Branch, Mark Douglas, Bill Tomzak), caller Suzanne Girardot,
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| April 7, Jigsaw,caller Isaac Banner
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| March 24, The Reds, caller John Gallagher
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| March 10, Contra Quartet, caller Lindsey Dono(afternoon Cascade Promenade 12:30-3:30 pm)
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| March 3, Joyride, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| Feb. 24, Riffraff, caller Tarka Ayres
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| Feb. 10, Red Crow, caller Michael Karcher
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| Feb. 3, In Tent City, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Jan. 27, Riffraff, caller Richard Barnes
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| Jan. 13, Wink at the Moon, caller Adam Carlson
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| Jan. 6, Waxwings, caller Gwen Rousseau
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| Dec. 23, Riffraff, caller David Kaynor
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| Dec. 9, Au Contraire, caller Tom Wimmer
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| Dec. 2, Countercurrent, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Nov. 25, Riffraff, caller Eric Curl
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| Nov. 11, Jeanie Murphy's band, Possum Carvers, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Nov. 4, Contra Quartet, caller Isaac Banner
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| Oct. 28, Riffraff, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| Oct. 14, The Euphemists, caller William Watson
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| Oct. 7, Sean Bolton- fiddle; Melissa Coffey- fiddle, flute, whistle, sax; Nick Leininger- guitar, caller Michael Karcher
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| Sept. 23, Paddy's Handcar, Catherine Graham, fiddle, Phil Katz, melodeons, Joe Micheals, guitar caller Carol Piening
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| Sept. 9, Ruth Dornfeld, Stuart Williams, David Cahn, caller Laurel Thomas
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| Aug. 26, Riffraff, caller Lindsey Dono
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| July 22, Riffraff, caller Sue Baker
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| June 24, Riffraff, caller Emma Anderson
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| June 10, band is The Rhythm Rollers, caller Gwen Rousseau
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| June 3, Luddite Ramblers, Laurel Stone, Craig Shaw, Jay Finkelstein, caller Isaac Banner
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| May 27, no Riffraff dance, Go to Folklife!
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| May 13, Olympia Volunteer String Band directed by Jesse Partridge, caller Jay Finkelstein
Silent Auction Fundraiser & Potluck 5:45-7:20. Workshop at 7, Dance begins at 7:30.
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| May 6, Waxwings, Jesse Partridge, Alex Sturbaum, Amy Englesburg, caller Eric Curl
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| April 22, Riffraff, caller Tom Wimmer
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| April 8, Ginsu - Claude Ginsburg, Marnie Rachmiel, Dave Bartley, caller, Woody Lane
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| April 1, No dance in Olympia. Dance at Wells Hall in Tacoma April 2 in the afternoon.
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| March 25, Riffraff, caller Isaac Banner
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| March 4, Wild Hair, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Feb. 25: Riffraff, caller Emma Anderson
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| Feb. 11: Hands4, caller Suzanne Girardot
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| Feb. 4: Ruthie Dornfeld, Stuart Williams, Bruce Reid, caller Carol Piening
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| Jan. 28: Riffraff, caller Michael Karcher
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| Jan. 14: Wink at the Moon - Terry Wergeland, Sarah Comer, Stuart Williams, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Jan. 7: Switching Protocols, caller Michael Karcher
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| Dec. 31: New Year's Dance: Au Contraire, caller Tom Wimmer
Note dance time: 8:30-12
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| Dec. 10: Red Crow, caller Adam Carlson
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| Dec. 3, Jesse Partridge, Kay Lennartson, Julie Kelen, caller Laura Me’Smith
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| Nov. 26, Riffraff, Caller Eric Curl
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| Nov. 12, Fixations: Cathie, Whitesides, Laurie Andres, Sandy Bradley, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Nov. 5, ContraBandits, Steve Blum Anderson, Jay Finkelstein, caller Laurel Thomas
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| Oct. 22, Riffraff, caller Gwen Rousseau
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| Oct. 8, Contra Quartet, caller Woody Lane
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| Oct. 1, Euphemists, caller William Watson
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| Sept. 24, Riffraff, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| Sept. 10, Montana Shorty and the Fur Heads, Sono Hashisaki, Terry Weiner, Jay Finkelstein, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Aug. 27, Riffraff, caller Sue Baker
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| Jul. 23, Riffraff, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Jun. 25, Riffraff, caller Carol Piening
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| Jun. 11, Susan Burke, Julie Bennett, Jay Finkelstein, caller Gwen Rousseau.
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| Jun. 4, The Rhythm Rollers, caller Amy Carroll
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| May 28: No Riffraff dance. Everyone's at Folklife
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| May 14: Olympia Volunteer String Band directed by Jesse Partridge, caller Michael Karcher
Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser/Potluck
Watch for details.
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| May 7: Mercury Rising (Lee Anne Welch, Ruth Anne Fraley on piano, Topher Gayle on percussion & various stringed instruments) caller, Laurel Thomas
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| Apr. 23, Riffraff, caller Gordy Euler
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| Apr. 9, Sarah Comer, Stuart Williams, Terry Wergeland, caller John Gallagher
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| Apr. 2, Howie Meltzer, Sandy Bradley, Chuck Pliske, caller Michael Karcher
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| Mar. 26, Riffraff, caller Amy & Tom Wimmer
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| Mar. 12, Cascade Promenade- Contra Quartet, caller Lindsey Dono
Dance time Saturday afternoon: 12:30-3:30
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| Mar. 5, Jesse Partridge, Eric Anderson, Jay Finkelstein, caller Suzanne Girardot
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| Feb. 27, Riffraff, caller Erik Weberg
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| Feb. 13 Wild Hair, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Feb. 6: Hot Cider, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Jan. 23, Riffraff, caller Eric Curl
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| Jan. 9, Euphemists, caller William Watson
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| Jan. 2 JAY’S BIRTHDAY DANCE: Susan Burke, Julie Bennett, Jay Finkelstein, caller Susan Petrick - - - Free Admission
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| Dec. 26, Riffraff, caller Michael Karcher
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| Dec. 12, Red Crow, caller Jesse Partridge
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| Dec. 5, Frequent Flyers: Laura Light, Dave Bartley, Jeff Spero, caller Eric Black
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| Nov. 28, Riffraff, caller John Gallagher
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| Nov. 14, The Young Geezers, caller Cindy Holmes
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| Nov. 7, ContraBandits: Steve Blum Anderson, Jay Finkelstein, caller Eric Curl
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| Oct. 24, Riffraff, caller John Denlea
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| Oct. 10, Contra Quartet, caller Woody Lane
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| Oct. 3 Making Time: Susan Burke, Terry Wergeland, Joe Micheals, caller Erik Weberg
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| Sept. 26, Riffraff, caller Kathy Anderson
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| Sept. 12, Countercurrent, Alex & Brian, caller Michael Karcher
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August 22: Riffraff, caller John Denlea 
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| NO August FIRST OR SECOND Sat. dances, They resume Sept. 12
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| July 25: Riffraff, caller Lindsey Dono, - - - Christie & Dante’s WEDDING DANCE! - - - Free admission
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| NO July FIRST OR SECOND Sat. dances, They resume Sept. 12
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| June 27: Riffraff, caller Laura Me' Smith
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| June 13: Fixations (Cathie Whitesides, Sandy Bradley, Laurie Andres), caller Laurel Thomas
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| June 6: Contra Quartet, caller Eric Curl
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| May 23: NO RIFFRAFF DANCE
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| May 9: Olympia Volunteer String Band directed by Jesse Partridge, caller Jay Finkelstein
Silent Auction & Potluck 6:00, Dance workshop 7:30, Dance 8:00
See Olympia Volunteer String Band photo on the "Bands" page.
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| May 2: Susan Burke & Jay Finkelstein, caller Erik Weberg
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| April 25: Riffraff, caller Joe Micheals
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| April 11: Ruthie Dornfeld, Terry Wergeland, caller Michael Karcher
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| April 4: Cobbler, caller Laura Me’ Smith
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| March 28: Riffraff, caller Adam Carlson
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| March 14: Cascade Promenade, Contra Quartet, caller Lindsey Dono
Special Sat. afternoon dance: 12:30-3:30
No Sat. night dance
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| March 7: Nightowl, caller Rich Goss
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| Feb. 28: Riffraff, caller Amy Carroll
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| Feb. 14: Hands Four, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Feb. 7: Les Trois Capitaines, caller Carol Piening
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| Jan. 24: Riffraff, caller Gordy Euler
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| Jan. 10: Bandemonium, Lee Anne Welch, Eric Anderson, caller Eric Curl
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| Jan. 3: Cobbler, caller Woody Lane
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| Dec. 31: NEW YEARS DANCE! Steve Blum Anderson, Julie Bennett, Jay Finkelstein, caller, Tom Wimmer
Special New Year's dance schedule 9-12, at the grange! - Dessert potluck at break.
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| Dec. 27: Riffraff, caller David Kaynor
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| Dec. 13: The Riel Thing, Caller Lindsey Dono
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| Dec. 6: Red Crow, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Nov. 22: Riffraff, caller John Gallagher
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| Nov. 8: The Euphemists, caller William Watson
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| Nov.1: Contra Quartet, caller Susan Petrick
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| Oct. 25: Riffraff, caller Sue Baker
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| Oct. 11: Jamie Fox, Kristian Bugge, Mette Jensen, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Oct. 4: Cobbler, caller Lindsey Dono
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| Sept. 27: Riffraff, caller, Laurel Thomas
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| Sept. 13: Larry Unger & Audrey Knuth, caller Suzanne Girardot
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| Sept. 6: Susan Burke & Sandy Bradley, callers Amy & Tom Wimmer
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| Aug. 23: Riffraff, caller Eric Curl
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| Aug. 9: Cobbler, caller Michael Karcher
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| July 26: Riffraff, caller Joey Norton
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| July 12: Ruthie Dornfeld, Terry Wergeland, caller William Watson
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| June 28, Riffraff, caller Gordy Euler
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| June 14, Laurie Andres, Cathie Whitesides, Sandy Bradley, caller Mariah Pepper
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| June 7, Contra Quartet, caller Laura Me’ Smith
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| May 24, No May Riffraff dance. Dance to them at Folklife.
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| May 10, Olympia Volunteer String Band, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| May 3, The Riel Thing, caller Lindsey Dono
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| April 26, Riffraff, callers Amy & Tom Wimmer
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| April 12, Les Trois Capitaines, caller Carol Piening
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| April 5, Red Crow, caller Michael Karcher
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| March 22, Riffraff, caller Joe Micheals
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| Saturday March 8, at Wells Hall, Tacoma
10:30-12:30 Contra Quartet , caller Lindsey Dono
1:30-3:30 Riffraff, caller Woody Lane
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| Friday March 7, Waltz workshop at South Bay Grange, Olympia
Sherry Nevins instructor
Randi Leach on Fiddle and Jay Finkelstein on Guitar
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| March 1, Steve Blum- Anderson, Jay Finkelstein, caller Eric Curl
Cascade Promenade 2014
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| Feb. 22, Riffraff, caller William Watson
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| Feb. 8, Ruthie Dornfeld, Terry Wergeland, caller Suzanne Girardot
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| Feb. 1, The Quarks, caller Jay Finkelstein
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| Jan. 25, Riffraff, caller Carol Piening
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| Jan. 11, The Euphemists, caller Amy & Tom Wimmer
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| Jan. 4, Cobbler, caller Woody Lane
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