The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe

Alexandra Deis-Lauby & River Road
2024-05-03 19:00 - 2024-05-04 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Alexandra Deis-Lauby & River Road

River Road is:

Jesse Ball – guitar, mandolin, foot percussion
Sarah-Hadley Yakir – fiddle
Kristin Planeaux – keyboard

River Road delivers beauty, power, and groove to contra dances with a highly revered mixture of contemporary and traditional tunes with strong influences from Quebecois, New England, & maritime traditions, featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir on fiddle, Kristen Planeaux on piano, flute, and accordion, and Jesse Ball on mandolin, guitar, accordion, and foot percussion. While they are geographically divided by the Connecticut river, an aptly named River Road connects them to create an energy that is highly sought after in the contra dance scene. This phenomenal trio has taken New England by storm! Here’s a brief example on YouTube.

A NYC-based folk dancer, caller, teacher, and organizer, Alexandra Deis-Lauby is a contra dance caller who calls weekends and festivals all over the country. She tours, calling local dances for both contra and English Country Dance. Here is a sample of her contra calling:

Schedule:

Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 3-5 pm: Waltzing to recorded music
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.

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket!

Wild Asparagus Weekend
2024-04-19 19:00 - 2024-04-21 15:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Wild Asparagus Weekend April 19-21, 2024

George Marshall calling to music by Wild Asparagus

Wild Asparagus Weekend at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, April 19-21th 2024 Contra dance to one of New England’s finest bands, Wild Asparagus, at the refurbished Dancing Fish, on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, Florida (18 miles east of Gainesville). The wonders of Wild Asparagus never cease. Together for thirty years, their music has matured like a fine wine. This powerful ensemble brings a unique sound and dynamic energy to contra dancing weaving a spell that you wish would never end. Their creative, driving tunes keep dancers energized and inspired while George’s smooth, efficient calling makes challenging contras seem easy as pie.

George Marshall, renowned for his graceful calling style, also plays concertina, bodhran and bones.
Ann Percival delights dancers with irresistible piano and guitar rhythms and mellifluous vocals.
David Cantieni, woodwind wizard, adds rich layers to each arrangement with flute, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard.
Becky Tracy graces each tune with her elegant, energetic fiddling.
Pokey on percussion
Add bodacious bass player Mark Murphy and you’ve got one Big, Bold sound.

Four Contra Dances in three days!
Dance Schedule:

FRIDAY EVENING (4/19): 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SATURDAY AFTERNOON (4/20): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
SATURDAY EVENING (4/20): 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SUNDAY AFTERNOON (4/21): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Dance at the newly constructed dance barn at The Dancing Fish, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL 32666 (the western edge of Melrose, FL). Bring a lawn chair & enjoy outdoor activities on the shore of Lake Santa Fe when you’re not busy dancing. TICKETS:

Adult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend
Youth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend
Children & non-dancers may watch & listen for free.

Snacks to share will be appreciated at all four dances this weekend. OTHER ACTIVITIES Overnight camping, swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, are available. Bring your own boat. Dancers should make their own arrangements. Grilling is allowed within the compound (bring your own grill).
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 online 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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And see you on the dance floor at Wild Asparagus Weekend!

Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket
2024-04-05 19:00 - 2024-04-06 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket return April 5-6, 2024
We rock again to the beat of Stomp Rocket as we weave graceful and elegant patterns extruded from the fertile imagination of Janine Smith. But it doesn’t end there…
Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket on stage at The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, June 5, 2022
Schedule for Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket:

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

The New England trio Stomp Rocket has Glen Loper with fiddler Dave Langford (Latter Day Lizards, Les Z Boys, and Big Bandemonium) and DADGAD guitarist Bethany Waickman from Anadama. They’ve played for contras throughout New England and at dance weekends in Alaska, Tennessee, Maryland, Kentucky—and at the 2020 The Florida Snowball.

Stomp Rocket is: Dave Langford on fiddle; Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo; and Bethany Waickman on guitar and keyboard.

Stomp Rocket is:

Dave Langford on fiddle;
Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo; and
Bethany Waickman on guitar and keyboard.

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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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket!

March 16: Vicki Morrison and The Baldwins
2024-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Vicki Morrison and The Baldwins

The Baldwins are:

Scott Baldwin – fiddle
Inslee Baldwin – guitar
Brent Baldwin – banjo
Lloyd Baldwin – fiddle

Vicki Morrison, contra dance caller
WHEN: March 16, 2024 6:00 pm – 9:00 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.

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Will Mentor and The Old-Time Superstars
2024-03-01 19:00 - 2024-03-02 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Will Mentor and the Old-Time Superstars
Contra caller Will Mentor
Will Mentor will be calling with Sam Bartlett on banjo, Paula Bradley on guitar, Sami Braman on fiddle and Abby Ladin on bass.
Will Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!”
Will Mentor calling with Sam Bartlett on banjo, Paula Bradley on guitar, Sami Braman on fiddle and Abby Ladin on bass
The Old-Time Superstars

Sam Bartlett on banjo
Paula Bradley on guitar
Sami Braman on fiddle
Abby Ladin on bass

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!

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Will Mentor and The Old-Time Superstars!

Feb 17: Andy Kane and The Runaway Biscuits
2024-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
Andy Kane and The Runaway Biscuits
2024-02-17: Andy Kane & The Runaway Biscuits
The Runaway Biscuits of Tallahassee, Florida
Contra dance caller Andy Kane

Drew Thomas, banjo uke and fiddle;
Howard Pardue, banjo;
Bobby Lolly, fiddle;
Caitlin Murphy, fiddle;
Bronwyn Chelette, bass; and
Andy Thomas, guitar

WHEN: February 17, 2024 6:00 pm – 9:00 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.

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Mary Welsley & The Red Case Band
2024-02-02 19:00 - 2024-02-03 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Mary Welsley & The Red Case Band

Mary Welsley will be calling contra dances to the music of Max Newman and Red Case Band on Feb 2-3, 2024.
The Red Case Band is:

Max Newman
Stuart Kenney
Matthew Kenney
Noah VanNordstom (taking the place of Clara Stickney)
Alex Cumming

Schedule:

Friday Feb 2, 7-10 pm
Saturday Feb 3, 12-3 pm
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, 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.

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Mary Welsley with Red Case Band!

Joe De Paolo & Kevin Shepherd with The Rafter Ringers
2024-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Joe De Paolo & Kevin Shepherd call to The Rafter Ringers
Kevin Shepherd & Joe DePaolo
The Rafter Ringers are:

Greg Baldwin on guitar; and
Jason Van Steenwyk on fiddle

WHEN: January 20, 2024 6:00 pm – 9:00 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!

Suggested Donations

Adults

1st weekends: $15 per dance session or $30 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $10

Youth (under 26)

1st weekends: $7.50 per dance session or $15 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $5

Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult

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Larry Unger with Frannie Marr & Audacious
2024-01-05 19:00 - 2024-01-06 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Larry Unger & Frannie Marr with Audacious
Frannie Marr calls to the music of Larry Unger with the band Audacious on 5-6 January 2024.
Larry Unger has played guitar, banjo, and bass with many top bands for contra dances including Big Table, Notorious, Reckless Abandon, The Reckless Ramblers, Tempest and Uncle Gizmo. Larry has composed more than 5,000 tunes, many of which have been recorded by one of his bands or by other groups. His tunes are widely played at contra dances everywhere. His compositions and recordings have been featured in four different Ken Burns television documentaries.
Larry Unger has been a full-time musician since 1984, and he has presented a diverse range of music at contra dances, Scottish and English country dances, waltz events, dance weekends, dance and music camps, festivals, coffee houses and concerts all across the United States. He has also toured in Canada, England, Scotland, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Sweden, and has taught music in Afghanistan and performed in India.
Audacious is:

Larry Unger
Audrey Jaber
Ben Jaber
Glen Loper

Listen to “Two Rivers” with Larry Unger & Ginny Snowe
Frannie Marr is a caller, dance organizer, and dance gypsy residing in Southern California. Frannie draws on her experience as a dance gypsy to call dances that people like. Her hallmark is quick walkthroughs, efficient calling, and letting the dance and music flow whenever possible.
Frannie draws on her experience as a dance gypsy to call dances that people like. Her hallmark is quick walkthroughs, efficient calling, and letting the dance and music flow whenever possible. Whether it’s a crowd of enthusiastic beginners or hard core “dancing fools”, Frannie’s calling delights with fun, flowy dances filled with a variety of moves.
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!

Suggested Donation

Adults

1st weekends: $15 per dance session or $30 for weekend pass

3rd Saturdays: $10

Youth (under 26)

1st weekends: $7.50 per dance session or $15 for weekend pass

3rd Saturdays: $5

Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult

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Joey Norton & The Kumquats
2023-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Joey Norton & The Kumquats

Joey Norton returns on Dec 16 to call contra dances to the music of The Kumquats: Bill Dudley, Rich Crew, and Sarah Mitchell.
The Kumquats are: Bill Dudley on guitar; Rich Crew on flute; and Sarah Mitchell on hammered dulcimer
WHEN: December 16, 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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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Joey Norton & The Kumquats!

Terry Doyle & Buzzband
2023-12-01 19:00 - 2023-12-02 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Terry Doyle and Buzzband
Terry Doyle returns to call contra dances to the music of Buzzband on 1-2 December 2023.
Terry will be calling in place of Seth Tepfer who had been scheduled to call this weekend. However, he is just recovering from a long hospital stay for cardiac procedures. The good news is that Seth is out of the hospital and resting. Happily for everyone, Terry Doyle has agreed to come down from eastern Tennesse and call on rather short notice. So thank you, Terry!

Buzzband is:

George Paul on keyboard;
Rob Zisette on fiddle/percussion; and
Ed Howe on fiddle

Terry Doyle is back as your caller/dancer extraordinaire!

Terry Doyle, contra dance caller

Terry Doyle is an accomplished caller who travels far and wide around the country to call contra dances. She is currently teaching at Western Piedmont Community College in Morgantown and is the co-director of the Appalachian Folk School in Mountain City, TN. While teaching and calling contra dances, you’ll find Terry flat foot dancing on stage adding percussive rhythm sounds that accompany the music.

Friday Dec 1, 7-10 pm
Saturday Dec 2, 12-3 pm
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, 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!

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Terry Doyle & Buzzband!

Accommodation options for weekend dances

18 Nov: Alice Raibourn & Katie's Contradiction
2023-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
18 Nov: Alice Raibourn & Katie’s Contradiction
Alice Raibourn, a Florida favorite, will call contra dances on Saturday 18 November 2023 to the music of Katie’s Contradiction in Melrose at The Dancing Fish.

Katie’s Contradiction is:

Pete Sucsy on banjo;
Eleta Sucsy on penny whistle;
Gary Zimmerman on fiddle;
Tim Stevens on guitar; and
Bill Paine on mandolin.

Schedule: Friday, November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

5 pm: The Dancing Fish dance floor opens
6 pm: Contra dance to Alice Raibourn & Katie’s Contradiction
7:30 pm: Break for musicians
9 pm: Goodbye until next time

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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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Alice Raibourn & Katie’s Contradiction!

Cis Hinkle & Frenzy!
2023-11-03 19:00 - 2023-11-04 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Cis Hinkle & Frenzy!
‘Frenzy’ at The Dancing Fish
Cis Hinkle will be calling to the music of Frenzy on Friday-Saturday 3-4 November 2023 at The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe.

Frenzy is:

Eden MacAdam-Somer on fiddle
Pokey on percussion
Sam Bartlett on mandolin

Cis Hinkle calls contra dances at The Dancing Fish

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!

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And see you on the dance floor dancing to Cis Hinkle & Frenzy!

Jonathan King with Jenny and the Stray Dogs
2023-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
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!

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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 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
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!

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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 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
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.
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Andy Kane & The Runaway Biscuits
2023-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
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]
