The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe

Jonathan King with Jenny and the Stray Dogs
2023-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Jonathan King with Jenny and the Stray Dogs
Contra dance caller Jonathan L. King

Jenny and the Stray Dogs
WHEN: October 21, 2023 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (The Dancing Fish dance floor opens at 5pm — arrive early for open waltz!)
Admission Policy:

Covid protocol is waived at The Dancing Fish. Dance mindfully and let’s all stay healthy together!
Masks are optional.
Dancing Fish registration process is also suspended. So no need to register online any longer.
Simply make your personal contribution here by PayPal or by credit card or debit card.
Select the drop-down category that applies to you and select your preferred means of payment.
That’s all there is to it. Make your donation and you are ‘in’. See you on the dance floor!

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Dereck Kalish & Playing with Fyre
2023-10-06 19:00 - 2023-10-07 21:00
Dereck Kalish & Playing with Fyre

Dereck Kalish, contra caller
Playing with Fyre at The Dancing Fish
Playing with Fyre is:

George Paul on keyboard
Rob Zisette on fiddle
Steve Kemble on percussion
Al White on mandolin and fiddle and banjo

Schedule:

Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm

Admission Policy:

Covid protocol is waived at The Dancing Fish. Dance mindfully and let’s all stay healthy together!

Masks are optional.

Dancing Fish registration process is also suspended. So no need to register online any longer.

Simply make your personal contribution here by PayPal or by credit card or debit card.

Select the drop-down category that applies to you and select your preferred means of payment.

That’s all there is to it. Make your donation and you are ‘in’. See you on the dance floor!

Make Your Donation Here:

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Dereck Kalish & Playing with Fyre!

Katie Zanders and Contradictory
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
Katie Zanders and Contradictory
Katie Zanders calls contra dances at The Dancing Fish
Contradictory is:

Bo Frazer on fiddle and mandolin
Ted Strauss on guitar
Brian Turk on bass

WHEN: September 16, 2023 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (The Dancing Fish dance floor opens at 5 pm — come early for open waltz!)

Admission Policy:

Covid protocol is waived at The Dancing Fish. Dance mindfully and let’s all stay healthy together!

Masks are optional.

Dancing Fish registration process is also suspended. So no need to register online any longer.

Simply make your personal contribution here by PayPal or by credit card or debit card.

Select the drop-down category that applies to you and select your preferred means of payment.

That’s all there is to it. Make your donation and you are ‘in’. See you on the dance floor!

Make Your Donation Here:

Donation to The Dancing Fish

for 3rd Saturday Dances onlyYOU chooseAdult (1)Adults (2)Youth (1)Youth (2)

And see you on the dance floor dancing to Katie Zanders and Contradictory!

Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza
2023-09-01 19:00 - 2023-09-03 21:00
Sept 1-2-3: Bob Isaacs & Gaye Fifer with ReelPlay & Hot Coffee Breakdown

Contra callers Bob Isaacs and Gaye Fifer are calling at The Dancing Fish on Labor Day Weekend 2023.

5 dance sessions
4 barbecue cookouts
3 days: (September 1-2-3)
2 bands (Hot Coffee Breakdown + Reelplay)
2 callers (Bob Isaacs + Gaye Fifer)
All for the same price as a regular dance weekend!

Gaye Fifer calls contra dances to ReelPlay: Dave Marcus on concertina and Robbin L Marcus on keyboard

Schedule (Subject to change):

Friday September 1

Dance: 7-10 pm

Saturday September 2

Lunch: 11:45 – 12:45 pm (grill from 11:30 – 12:30)
Dance: 1-4 pm
Dinner: 4:45 – 5:45 pm (grill from 4:30 – 5:30)
Dance: 6-10 pm

Sunday, September 3

Lunch: 11:45 – 12:45 pm (grill from 11:30 – 12:30)
Dance: 1-4 pm
Dinner: 4:45 – 5:45 pm (grill from 4:30 – 5:30)
Dance: 6-9 pm

Reelplay is an Atlanta-based contra dance band, consisting of:

Dave Marcus on concertina; and
Robbin L Marcus on piano

Reelplay is an Atlanta-based contra dance band, consisting of Dave Marcus on concertina and Robbin L Marcus on piano.

Contra dance caller Gaye Fifer

Reelplay is a New England-style contra dance band from Atlanta with Dave Marcus, concertina, and Robbin L Marcus on piano (and a bit of percussion) playing a mix of tunes including New England, Quebecois, bal folk, ECD, and originals. Playing in bands such as Over the Moon, ‘Round Robbin, Renewable Energy and Holy Coyote, these musicians have lifted dancers’ feet and spirits for several decades.
A recent dance organizer said this about Reelplay: “The music was FANTASTIC! Great variety, fun, beautiful. Just great!!” Listen to Reelplay.

Hot Coffee Breakdown is Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders and Luis deLeon.
How to make your donation.

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Registrations are closed for this event

Andy Kane & The Runaway Biscuits
2023-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
Andy Kane & The Runaway Biscuits
Contra dance caller Andy Kane
The Runaway Biscuits

The Runaway Biscuits are:

Bobby Lolley–fiddle

Howard Pardue–banjo

Marion Lasley–guitar

Caitlin Murphy–bass

Drew Thomas — banjo uke and sometimes fiddle

Book now for Andy Kane and The Runaway Biscuits
Saturday Schedule

5:00 pm: The Dancing Fish opens
5:00—6:00 pm Open waltz / Cross-step waltz lead & follow coaching for beginners
6:00—9:00 pm Andy Kane and The Runaway Biscuits

[Covid Vaccination is no longer required at The Dancing Fish]
