Third Tuesday’s next Chagrin Falls Contra Dances will be held on July 21 and August 18 at Chagrin Falls Township Hall (83 N. Main St.; Chagrin Falls, OH 44022). This is a lovely and lively dance that you will not want to miss. Live folk music will be played by Paul Kovac (fiddle and banjo), Kevin Johnson (bass), Anthony Papaleo (guitar), and Will Craig (percussion).
No need for prior dance experience. Dance caller Kenny Wilson teaches each Contra Dance through simple instruction. Introductory dance lessons start at 7:30 p.m. and the Contra Dance is from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Admission is $8.00 for those 17 years and under, $10.00 per adult and $25.00 per family.
For further information, contact Will Craig at (216) 316-0068 / willrcraig@gmail.com, or Jim Newell at (440) 247-5751. Investigate North Eastern Ohio’s Contra Dance culture, history and dance schedule by visiting www.neohiocontradance.org.
Author: Jenny Hershberger
Jenny Hershberger was born and raised in Geauga County, Ohio. Since graduating from Marietta College she has worked as a free-lance photographer and graphic designer. Recently Jenny has become a published author, writing “Single and Content, a Journey from Despair to Delight”. She has traveled extensively throughout the USA and to several foreign countries.