The City of Ottawa has Contra dancing once or twice each month. This page provides a combined Schedule of Contra Dances in Ottawa and links to Contra Dances in the nearby region and festivals of interest near Ottawa. Even though the information here is presumed to be accurate and kept current, however, please note that the information is gathered mostly by consulting flyers, e-mail or by word of mouth and similar unofficial resources and there may be last minute changes. Please feel free to contact me if you find that information here is not correct and needs updating. If you wish to receive occasional e-mail notification about contra dance related events in Ottawa and nearby areas you can join the "Contradancers" Mailing List.
Dances at All Saints' Anglican Church
start at 8:00 PM sharp
and admission is $10.00 per person.
All dances have a beginner's workshop starting at 7:30 PM where the basics of
Contra Dancing are taught.
The teachers include Catherine Burns, the
featured caller or Maura Volante.
The organizers request that In consideration of those who
have allergies,
please refrain from using perfume or cologne.
Please use unscented products if at all possible.
April 2008
| Date and Time | Location | Band | Caller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 5 |
All Saints' Anglican Church 317 Chapel St. Ottawa |
The Ottawa Valley Contra Dance with Garton's Crimson Avengers |
 Tom Callwell |
| April 25-27 2008 |
Many Ottawa Contra Dancers go to dance at
NEFFA Festival Mansfield (Mass.) High and Middle Schools MA USA |
 |
|
|
Saturday, April 26 |
All Saints' Anglican Church 317 Chapel St. Ottawa |
Old Sod Band | Catherine Burns |
May 2008
| Date and Time | Location | Band | Caller |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday May 3, 2008 |
Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street Almonte, Ontario (Map) |
The Barley Shakers | Catherine Burns |
| Saturday, May 17 |
All Saints' Anglican Church 317 Chapel St. Ottawa |
The Ottawa Valley Contra Dance |
Myra
Hirschberg |
June 2008
| Date and Time | Location | Band | Caller |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday, June 7 |
All Saints' Anglican Church 317 Chapel St. Ottawa |
Old Sod Band | Catherine Burns |
presents Contra Dancing, once a month, featuring a live band of the Old Sod
Band:
Ian Robb (concertina), Ann Downey (bass, banjo), Philip Murphy (guitar, mandolin, triangle), Tim Cutts (mandola, banjo, guitar, harmonica), Ian
Clark (guitar), and Dan Schryer (fiddle). The Caller will be Catherine Burns
All dances are taught and walked through. No partner is necessary and beginners, alone or with a partner are always welcome.
If you are new to contra dancing it is suggested that you arrive before the first dance as the teaching is more detailed at the beginning of the evening. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
All dances will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 317 Chapel Street, Ottawa. For up to the minute information on contra dance and other
folk music info., please call contact them by e-mail : oldsod@storm.ca or you may call
(613) -725 7582 or Catherine or Gord at (613)-725-3709 or Val or Ian Robb at (613)-722-0482.
Please note that floors of All Saints' Church have been refinished and soft soled shoes are required in the hall.
Venue for the Dances:
All dances will be held at All Saints' Anglican Church, 317 Chapel Street.
All dances start at 8:00 pm. Admission is $10.00
A series of Contra Dances featuring a
visiting guest band and caller. All dances are taught and walked through. No
partner is necessary, and beginners, alone or with a partner are always welcome.
If you are new to contra dancing it is suggested that you arrive before the
first dance, as the teaching is more detailed at the beginning of the evening.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
The church has asked us to make sure you clean your shoes before you start
dancing and to not use shoes that mark the floor.
The Dances are held at All Saints' Anglican Church at 317 Chapel St. Ottawa (the
same venue as the Old Sod Dances.)
All dances start at 8:00pm, Admission is $10.00 at the door, $8.00 for students.
For more information about last minute changes, schedule and location please
call
John Argus at (613) 761-7582
or Maura Volante
This page is maintained by : Shantnu Mishra
To include your name to the e-mail list or to provide any updates or for including the schedule of your group please send an email note to:
nannu@ifdo.pugmarks.com
Last updated Tuesday, April 01, 2008
