North Bend’s Sallal Grange hosts contra dance tonight

Published 11:46 am Friday, December 19, 2014

Sallal Grange’s next contra dance is 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19. The evening starts with a gluten-free, vegetarian soup dinner followed by a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. Dancing begins at 8.

The lesson will feature the basic contra dance patterns and will have newcomers ready to dance.  Laurie Anders, David Kaynor and Tony Mates play music, with Kaynor and Mates taking turns calling the dances.

Similar to square dance, contra dance has patterns that a caller leads you through. Dances are easy to learn and  appropriate for children and families.

The dance is hosted by the Sallal Grange. The suggested donation is $5 to $10, which helps to pay the cost of the musicians, and $4 for the dinner.

To keep the program growing, become a dance host.  Contact Tim Noonan at the dance to volunteer.

Sallal Grange is located at 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Call (425) 888-0825.