At Grove Haus: June 5 David Kaynor and Polka Pants; June 13 Calliope with Kathy Bianco; June 20 Sunday Night Swing plays, Rhonda Minnich calls; June 27 Adam Nichols with Old Time Jam band led by Ben Smith
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Zion Church Tonight – Vickie + Troika
Tonight only we will dance at Zion Church with Vickie Stohl calling and the band Troika playing. Zion Church is located at the corner of New Jersey St and North St (across from the Old National Centre – Murat Shrine building). Zion church address is 603 N. New Jersey St. Please carry in your soft-soled dance shoes as street shoes are not permitted on their sprung wood floor.
May Tuesdays
May 9 Bob Duffy with Sunday Night Swing / May 16 David Ernst with Tim MacDonald and Jeremy Ward from Chicago / May 23 Frank Buschelman with The Stuff from Asheville NC / May 30 at ZION church Vickie Stohl and Calliope
April 2017 Tuesdays
April 4 – LEDfoot with Rhonda Minnich /
April 11 – Kathy Bianco with band TBA /
April 18 – Minor Contravention (UK) Band with Ken Gall /
April 25 – Calliope and Adam Nichols
4 dances in March + Mean Lids CD release party Sunday
Tuesday, March 7th
Haus Party and Friends with Adam Nichols calling
SUNDAY March 12th
THE MEAN LIDS!! with LAUREN PECKMAN!!!!
Tuesday, March 14th
Indy Ceili Band with Kathy Bianco calling
Tuesday, March 21st
The Freight Hoppers with Vickie Stohl calling
Tuesday, March 28th
Emily Ann and Kelly Thompson with Bob Duffy calling
Elections + Electro Contra 2-28
Electro Contra with DR Shadow and Cincinnati caller Shelley Zeiser are featured Tuesday Feb. 28. The annual meeting and elections for half of the group Board of Directors will also occur February 28, 2017. On the ballot for election are Nathen Cox, Ian Fulford, Barry Levitt and Elizabeth “Liz” Pech.
at Zion church: Troika & Rhonda Minnich
This Tuesday only at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, corner of North and New Jersey Streets, dance to the folksy music of Troika and calling by Rhonda Minnich. There is free parking in the church lot off New Jersey St (if asked, mention contra dancing). (The Gypsy Moon Ball was held at Zion church.) The February 14 dance and later Tuesdays will be back at Grove Haus.
January 2017
January 3rd
SUPERTRAD (Sam Bartlett and Eric Shedler) with Vickie Stohl calling
Vickie brings her warmth and wit to the stage while the duo of Sam Bartlett and Eric Shedler (Supertrad) provide the awesome music to get us moving.
January 10th
Sunday Night Swing with Jonathan Sivier calling
Dianna Davis on clarinet, accordion, and piano, Tobe Woodrough on fiddle and mandolin, Daryl Jones on guitar and mandolin, and Bob Foster on bass bring their bluesy, old-timey, swingy music to Grove Haus, while our friend Jonathan from Urbana shows us the way.
January 17th
Emily Ann and Kelly Thompson with Kathy Bianco calling
Local favorites of Emily Ann and Kelly bringing the music while Kathy entertains with her wonderful sense of humor and smooth dances.
JANUARY 22nd, SUNDAY DANCE
TURNIP THE BEET! with Beadle calling
One of the most energetic and electrifying duos around, rooted in the traditions of Southern Appalachia and their local contra dances, Kelsey Wells and Jeremy Lekich combine fiddle, guitar, percussion, and the occasional banjo in an innovative and jubilant musical harvest. Beadle (Matthew Beadlecomb) of Nashville joins the fun and we will not want to miss this amazing Sunday dance!
TURNIP THE BEET! with Beadle calling
One of the most energetic and electrifying duos around, rooted in the traditions of Southern Appalachia and their local contra dances, Kelsey Wells and Jeremy Lekich combine fiddle, guitar, percussion, and the occasional banjo in an innovative and jubilant musical harvest. Beadle (Matthew Beadlecomb) of Nashville joins the fun and we will not want to miss this amazing Sunday dance!
January 24th
Haus Party and Friends, caller TBA
One of Grove Haus’ local bands, Dianna Davis, Tyler McElfresh, MaryRose Minnich and Elizabeth Quay bring their swingin’, jazzy and fun tunes to the stage.
Haus Party and Friends, caller TBA
One of Grove Haus’ local bands, Dianna Davis, Tyler McElfresh, MaryRose Minnich and Elizabeth Quay bring their swingin’, jazzy and fun tunes to the stage.
January 31st
LEDfoot, caller TBA
Another local favorite, LEDfoot, which is Leslie Selden, Dave Schroeder, Lisa Wagoner Schroeder, and Steve Kobe, brings their mix of fiddle, bass, mandolin, flute, guitar and more to play for us on the last day of the month.
LEDfoot, caller TBA
Another local favorite, LEDfoot, which is Leslie Selden, Dave Schroeder, Lisa Wagoner Schroeder, and Steve Kobe, brings their mix of fiddle, bass, mandolin, flute, guitar and more to play for us on the last day of the month.
December 2016
12-13 DR Shadow with Rhonda Minnich
DR Shadow on his own brings the hotest (*coughonly*) electro contra show in the country. But paired with guest DJs?!? It’s so hot we’re bringing 3 extra floor fans and cranking the AC down as far as it goes (in December, no less!). Invite all your friends for this one time only event at Indy Contra! As always beginner’s lesson is at 7:30, dancing until 10 p.m. Calling by the lovely M.C. Rhonda Minnich.
12-20 Troika with caller Adam Nichols
Troika is back with all of our world music grooves! Sarah Skreko on violin and saw, Mario Joven on guitar, Adam Riviere Long on percussion, and Dianna Davis be on clarinet and accordion. Adam Nichols will call.
12-27 caller Bob Duffy & band TBA
12-6 Calliope with caller Ken Gall
November 2016
November 15th
Haus Party and Friends with Kathy Bianco
Experience the fun that is “Haus Party and Friends”, with several of our dancers (Dianna Davis, Ben Smith, Elizabeth Quay, MaryRose Minnich and Tyler McElfresh) providing the fantastic music. Kathy will bring her fresh and fun dances to share.
November 22nd
Electro Contra with DR Shadow and Frank Buschelman
Our very own DR Shadow (Ben Smith) electrifies the dance with his fantastic fiddle and wonderful electronic sounds, while our friend Frank Buschelman from Cincy comes to energize the dancers.
Electro Contra with DR Shadow and Frank Buschelman
Our very own DR Shadow (Ben Smith) electrifies the dance with his fantastic fiddle and wonderful electronic sounds, while our friend Frank Buschelman from Cincy comes to energize the dancers.
November 29th
Sassafras Stomp with Vickie Stohl
Johanna Davis and Adam Nordell bring their wonderfully rich music from Celtic and “old-timey” influences and they play to make us dance! This is a group you won’t want to miss! Vickie Stohl will bring her calm and warm demeanor to get us moving. Admission rates: $8 public; $6 members; $5 ages 14-24
Sassafras Stomp with Vickie Stohl
Johanna Davis and Adam Nordell bring their wonderfully rich music from Celtic and “old-timey” influences and they play to make us dance! This is a group you won’t want to miss! Vickie Stohl will bring her calm and warm demeanor to get us moving. Admission rates: $8 public; $6 members; $5 ages 14-24
November 1
Sunday Night Swing with Rhonda Minnich calling
Local caller Rhonda Minnich brings her fun and clear teaching to the Haus while Dianna Davis on clarinet, accordion, and piano, Tobe Woodrough on fiddle and mandolin, Daryl Jones on guitar and mandolin, and Bob Foster on bass bring their bluesy, old-timey, swingy music.
Sunday Night Swing with Rhonda Minnich calling
Local caller Rhonda Minnich brings her fun and clear teaching to the Haus while Dianna Davis on clarinet, accordion, and piano, Tobe Woodrough on fiddle and mandolin, Daryl Jones on guitar and mandolin, and Bob Foster on bass bring their bluesy, old-timey, swingy music.
November 8th
The Mckenzies and Dwayne Johnson
Husband and wife musical duo Woody and Marcia Mckenzie bring with them their unique blend of contemporary and original folk, traditional music of southern Appalachia and the British Isles, children’s music, funny songs, and even some swing and jazz standards. Dwayne Johnson is an experienced caller that will bring the best of all things contra to the Haus.
The Mckenzies and Dwayne Johnson
Husband and wife musical duo Woody and Marcia Mckenzie bring with them their unique blend of contemporary and original folk, traditional music of southern Appalachia and the British Isles, children’s music, funny songs, and even some swing and jazz standards. Dwayne Johnson is an experienced caller that will bring the best of all things contra to the Haus.