All genders are invited (not required) to wear a necktie for the dance. Russ will bring extra ties for people to borrow during the dance.

Band: David DiGiuseppe (accordion), Omar Ruiz-Lopez (fiddle), George Paul (piano)

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Open Waltz

Lesson at 3:15 pm, Dancing from 4 pm - 6 pm

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Band: David DiGiuseppe (accordion), Omar Ruiz-Lopez (fiddle), George Paul (piano)

Caller: Eileen Thorsos

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Donations accepted at the door. This is a fundraising dance for Dancing Folk, Inc.

Sponsored by Dancing Folk, Inc.

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick and Kelsey Wells

Caller: Stephanie Marie

Experienced Workshop at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

You are invited to wear something purple.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

DJ Jack Wolf will play a mix of contra stylewaltzes with some swing, shottische, other.

Admission: $10 ($2 discount for military or students with ID), +$1 for credit card

Sponsored by Jack Wolf

Band: Lagomorph (Eli Howells, fiddle; Kiah Wells, guitar; Alan Best, mandolin and percussion)

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: Contrazz Trio

Caller: Ruth Pershing

Beginner Lesson at 6:30, Dancing from 7 - 10

Admission: NCSU Students/Faculty/Staff with ID: $6, General Public: $10 (Cash or Venmo)

Sponsored by NCSU Contra Club

Band: The Carolina Cat Wranglers (Tom Wagner, fiddle, Luanne Roth, fiddle, Mike McQuown, accordion, Matt Greenwolfe, keyboards, Bob Clemen, mandolin)

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

Potluck from 5:30-6:20, Dancing from 6:30 - 9:30

Admission: Individual $5-$10, Family $12-$20, sliding scale

Jointly sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers and The Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series

Bring cookies to share (please label for allergens- vegan, gluten free, nuts, etc)

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Open Waltz

Lesson at 3:15 pm, Dancing from 4 pm - 6 pm

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

• 2:00 - 3:30 pm: Community Family dance, $5/pp or $12/family of 3+.

  • Caller: Ruth Pershing

  • Musicians: Mara Shea, fiddle; Dean Herington, clarinet; Julie Gorka and Pete Campbell, keyboard

• 3:45 pm: The CDSS Executive Committee will lead a community meeting.

• 5:00 pm: Dinner tables will be set up in the auditorium. Bring your own food, or for your dining pleasure and convenience: Enjoy a meal catered by the Med Deli! Buffet with marinated Chicken Kebob, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, Greek salad with feta on the side, turmeric basmati rice, and falafel.
  Sliding scale $15-$30 Pay with PayPal to Mary, cash or card at the event.
  You must sign up in advance for this meal by contacting Mary McConnell by Friday October 3, mcconnm2@gmail.com.

• 6:00 - 7:00: Singing in the Studio, led by Alicia Best (A Different Thread)

• 7:00 - 8:30 pm: English Country & contra dances. $10 to $20/pp

  • Callers: Eileen Thorsos (contra), Pat Petersen (ECD)

  • Musicians: Mara Shea, fiddle/violin; Dean Herington, clarinet; Julie Gorka and Pete Campbell, keyboard; Walt Robinson, recorders (ECD)

• 8:30 pm Break. Dessert potluck and Cane Creek Cloggers demonstration, followed by a square dance.

  • Caller: Diane Silver

  • Musicians: Alan Julich, Bobb Head

• 9:00 - 10:30 pm: More Dancing!

  • Same great musicians with Eileen Thorsos and Gail Lacy calling contras and ECD

Sponsored by Sun Assembly and Triangle Country Dancers

Band: Contrazz Trio (Ted Ehrhard, Bernie Petteway, and Diane Petteway)

Caller: Jack Mitchell

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Musicians: Mara Shea, Dean Herington, and Julie Gorka

Caller: Leah Hefner

Dancing: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Donation: $10

Sponsored by Sun Assembly

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: The Carolina Cat Wranglers (Tom Wagner, fiddle, Luanne Roth, fiddle, Mike McQuown, accordion, Matt Greenwolfe, keyboards, Bob Clemen, mandolin)

Caller: David Glick

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a skirt for the dance. You are welcome to bring extra skirts to share with the skirtless.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Andrew Wear

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Open Waltz

Lesson at 3:15 pm, Dancing from 4 pm - 6 pm

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Band: Mara Shea & Matt Greenwolfe

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

Potluck from 5:30-6:20, Dancing from 6:30 - 9:30

Admission: Individual $5-$10, Family $12-$20, sliding scale

Jointly sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers and The Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series

Band: Jim Fownes, keyboard and Omar Ruiz-Lopez, fiddle

Caller: Hal Schnee

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Wear a tropical shirt for frolicking fun.

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: Contrazz Trio (Ted Ehrhard, fiddle; Bernie Petteway, guitar; and Diane Petteway, keyboard)

Caller: Eileen Thorsos

Experienced Workshop at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $10 - $30

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, keyboard, and Christen Blanton Mack, fiddle and banjo

Caller: Linda Cooper

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Omar Ruiz-Lopez, fiddle

Caller: Andrew Wear

5:30 - 7:00 Potluck

7:00 - 7:30: Lesson

7:30 - 9:00: Dance

9:00 - 10:00: Ice cream & non-dairy treats with toppings. Build the ultimate sundae as we clean up and connect.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk.

Open Waltz

Lesson at 3:15 pm, Dancing from 4 pm - 6 pm

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham fiddle, Kate Sanders keyboard, Luis DeLeon percussion & harmonica)

Caller: Brian Hamshar

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: Eileen Regan, fiddle; Drew Pilant, percussion, and Ira Levy, guitar and mandolin

Caller: David Winston

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $10- $30

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers