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SUMMARY:June 5-6: Michael Karcher & Sycamore
DESCRIPTION:Michael Karcher & Sycamore\n \nMichael Karcher resides in Pennsylvania\, but has made a name for himself calling on the West Coast. He has called at some of the biggest dance events out there including Balance the Bay\, Cascade Contras\, Northwest Folklife and in 2027 Supersonic. He has started calling weekends on the East Coast including Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend\, NEFFA\, and ContraCopia. \nSycamore is:\n\nCedar Stanistreet\, fiddle\nSamuel Foucher\, accordion\nSilas Hamilton.\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. RSVP for a headcount sukimsu@gmail.com or text 386-299-3731. Thank you! \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/michael-karcher-sycamore/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Weekend at The Dancing Fish
DESCRIPTION:Fourth of July Weekend\nat The Dancing Fish\nJuly 3-5\, 2026\nFeaturing:\nTwo callers: Janet Shepherd & Dwayne Johnson\nTwo bands: Kingfisher and Full Tilt\n \nCaller Janet Shepherd is returning by popular demand. \n \nKingfisher is Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman.\n \nFull Tilt is:\n\nDebby Knight on keyboard;\nLen Bittenson on viola/fiddle/recorder; and \nCarol Bittenson  on fiddle.\n\nCallers:\n\nJanet Shepherd is a veteran of over 30 years\, calling primarily contras and squares.\nDwayne Johnson is a veteran contra dance caller based in Kentucky who has been calling for over 20 years.\n\nDance Sessions:\n\nFriday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances\n\nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible\,  (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nMake Your Donation Here:\n\n\n\nMonthly First Weekend Donations\n		\n		Payment OptionsYOU decideAdult - Single DanceAdults (2) - Single DanceAdult - Weekend PassAdults (2) - Weekend PassYouth - Single DanceYouth - Weekend PassYouth (2) - Weekend Pass \nCamping\nCampers are welcome\, but be sure to contact Dancing Fish property manager Pat Ward first before coming. Text him at (703) 509-3820 or write to patward562@gmail.com.\nPotluck Dinner\nPotluck Dinner has been added to the schedule between Saturday dances! Food\, fun and fellowship. It might be raining\, but the tables are covered at the barn. And the grill is covered. Show up early and bring a dish. Let’s try to start arriving and cooking at 3:30\, serving starts at 4:30. Please bring something to share with your friends: food and tales of romance and adventures.\n\nPotluck dinner at The Dancing Fish\n\nSuggestions:\n\nCheese/crackers\nMain dish (cooked or to be grilled)\nVegetables (cooked or to be grilled)\nSalads\nDesserts\n\nWe will provide plates\, service\, large grills\, coffee\, napkins. There is a refrigerator in the barn when needed. \n \nJoin in the 4th of July potluck party. We are socially interesting people. Let’s be nice to one another: Share food and stories with each other before the 6 o’clock dance!
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/fourth-of-july-weekend-at-the-dancing-fish/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend Blast at The Dancing Fish
DESCRIPTION:Labor Day Weekend Blast at The Dancing Fish\nSeptember 4-6\, 2026\nFeaturing:\nTwo callers: Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson\nTwo bands: Potent Brew and ContraGrass\nSteve Kemble and George Paul of Potent Brew \n\nCaller Kenny Greer will be joined by caller Jeremy Peterson. \nSchedule:\n\nFriday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. RSVP for a headcount sukimsu@gmail.com or text 386-299-3731. Thank you! \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-blast-at-the-dancing-fish/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends,Holiday Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Luke Donforth calling
DESCRIPTION:Luke Donforth calling\n \nLuke Donforth is a contra caller and choreographer based in Burlington\, VT. He brings a warmth to the mic and focuses on facilitating everyone in the hall joyously moving to the music. He’s a founding member of the Mad Robin Callers Collective\, and calls everything from family dances to festivals. Luke is a prolific writer of dances\, and you can expect new and classic compositions to keep your feet flying. \nBand: To Be Announced\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/luke-donforth-calling/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Steve Zakon-Anderson & The Dam Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Steve Zakon-Anderson & The Dam Beavers\nSteve Zakon-Anderson \nSteve Zakon-Anderson is one of the country’s most respected contra dance callers\, known for his clear teaching\, relaxed humor\, and deep command of the dance floor. Calling since the early 1980s\, he brings decades of experience to every event\, helping newcomers feel welcome while giving experienced dancers the smooth flow\, timing\, and lift that make contra dancing a pleasure. \n \nThe Dam Beavers are a vibrant trio who play lively music for the American folk dance community. Their energetic sound is a fixture at contra dance events and folk festivals across North America. \nThe Dam Beavers are:\n\n\nBen Schreiber on fiddle\nScotty Leach on keyboard\nNess Smith-Savedoff on drums and percussion\n\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/steve-zakon-anderson-the-dam-beavers/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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SUMMARY:Bob Isaacs and Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Bob Isaacs and Frenzy\nBob Isaacs calls contra dances at The Dancing Fish. \nBob Isaacs is a legendary contra dance caller and choreographer\, celebrated for clear\, concise teaching\, flowing contras\, inventive choreography\, and his exhilarating grid squares. Based in Princeton\, New Jersey\, he has shaped the modern contra repertoire with creative dances called across the country\, while bringing calm authority\, wit\, and musical precision to the microphone. Dancers value Bob for the rare combination of technical brilliance and welcoming ease that makes even sophisticated dances feel natural\, social\, and fun. \n \nFrenzy is:\n\nEden MacAdam-Somer on fiddle;\nSam Bartlett on guitar; and\nPokey on percussion\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/bob-isaacs-and-frenzy/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Mary Wesley & Stomp Rocket
DESCRIPTION:Mary Wesley & Stomp Rocket\nMary Wesley brings a bright\, welcoming presence to the contra dance floor\, combining clear teaching with the easy enthusiasm of someone deeply rooted in traditional dance. A Vermont caller\, dance leader\, and organizer\, she calls contras\, squares\, morris\, family dances\, and community dances\, carrying forward a tradition that runs through her own family. Dancers appreciate her friendly style\, musical sense\, and ability to make a hall feel open\, lively\, and connected from the first walkthrough to the final swing. \n 
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/mary-wesley-stomp-rocket/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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