Kevin Shepherd of the Shepherd Family Band will be calling contra dances to the music of Laura Price and Possum Trot

Kevin Shepherd calls contra dances to live music of Laura Price and Possum Trot

Contra dance caller Kevin Shepherd teams up with local favorite band Possum Trot on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at the Seabreeze Recreation Center, The Villages, Sunday 13 November 20 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

  • enjoy live music by local favorite contra band Possum Trot;
  • relax with Kevin Shepherd as your caller; and
  • dance with the Shepherd Family and friends

Kevin Shepherd of the Shepherd Family Band will be calling contra dances at the Seabreeze Recreation Center, The Villages on Sunday 13 November 2022. Outsiders must register in advance with the registrar.

Alice Raibourn teams up with local favorite band Possum Trot on Sunday, January 5th, 2020 at the Thelma Boltin Center in Gainesville.  Possum Trot is: * Pete Sucsy, banjo and guitar; * Laura Price, fiddle; * Tim Stevens, guitar; and * Eleta Sucsy, penny whistle;
Possum Trot is Pete Sucsy on banjo and guitar; Laura Price on fiddle; Tim Stevens on guitar and Eleta Sucsy on penny whistle.

Whether you are an experienced contra dancer or not, this dance is for you. And friends of the Shepherd Family Band will not want to miss this event when Kevin is calling while all the rest of the Shepherds are dancing on the dance floor. You don’t want to miss this experience!

Never contra danced before? No problem! Contra dancing is for the whole family. Even non-dancers soon find their feet dancing simple and often exquisite figures across the dance floor with their partners and neighbors.

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Contra dances soon turn aerobic, so dress casual and cool. Bring your own water bottle.

Possom Trot is:

  • Pete Sucsy, banjo and guitar;
  • Laura Price, fiddle;
  • Tim Stevens, guitar; and
  • Eleta Sucsy, penny whistle

Kevin Shepherd of the Shepherd Family Band will be calling contra dances

Sunday, November 13, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. at Seabreeze Recreation Center, The Villages

Seabreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32162

  • Caller Kevin Shepherd 
  • Music by Laura Price and Possum Trot
  • Featuring entertainment by the Shepherd Family Band
The Shepherd Family Band plays bluegrass, gospel, old-time, and traditional country music.
The Shepherd Family Band plays bluegrass, gospel, old-time, and traditional country music.

Covid Policy:

  • Mask & vaccination are strictly optional.
  • Please dance responsibly.
  • Stay at home if you feel flu-like symptoms.

Advance Registration Only

  • Choice of:
    • $25 per person Dinner & Dance Combo
      • choice of hoagie or salad with beverage, side, and dessert included
    • $15 per person Dance Only (refreshments available)
  • Call Marjorie R. Heyman (609) 851-4211
  • Please specify when you speak to dance registrar Marjorie Heyman at: (609) 851-4211
Coming to The Villages: Kevin Shepherd & Possum Trot

Patrick Harrigan

An avid contra dancer, Patrick Harrigan is also a photographer, editor, and website publisher.