Category Archives: Uncategorized

State Fair Contra

Just a couple of weeks until we contra at the Indiana State Fair. We’re there early this year, Tuesday August 7th, dancing on the “Ford Dance Stage,” in the southeast corner of the fairgrounds. It’s the same place we’ve been for years, on the east end of Main Street, near entrance #6, but with a new sponsor.

If you’re a member of Indy Contra, BOTMDG, or another nearby contra dance group you can have a pass for free fair admission that day – if you promise to come dance! We’re distributing passes at weekly dances between then & now.

Arrive by 6 and meet at the stage to go share deep fried fair food, or just hang out and watch the dance groups before us.

music by Entwyned & Vickie Stohl with caller John Teskey

July 10th we have an unexpected change of band: music by Entwyned with Vickie Stohl
& caller John Teskey.

Even though it won’t be in the 100’s, it’s still summer. Guys especially may want to bring a 2nd (or 3rd) shirt, as dancing can be sweaty. Gals, especially, might want to wear something with a little texture, as silky smooth clothes can be slippery, especially when touched with moist hands. These tips are not gender exclusive! Ladies who perspire and men whose partners have to dig in to hold on are equally encouraged to consider how wardrobe choices influence everyone’s dance experience.