Registration is open for Gypsy Moon Ball 2014, which will be October 24 – 26. Just print & fill in a 2014 GMB registration, make out a check, and mail them (please, but we also welcome walk in for any or all of the weekend).

On July 8th we feature the Hoosier Hill Boys and calling by Bob Duffy. At 7:15 we have a workshop on contra corners. Please come whether you know them or not!

httpv://youtu.be/CRR-qLZx30o

Any and all musicians are invited to join in the “open” band on Tuesday, July 1st. No experience is needed, and we’ll even provide enthusiastic dancers to inspire you.  Please arrive around 7:15 so we can get you set up and oriented. Frank Buschelmann is calling.

Join us for another Sunday afternoon contra! We have the Coffee Zombies and Lauren Peckman calling. 2 – 5 p.m. at Grove Haus.

httpv://youtu.be/1WavRhPgAME

The day before, Saturday, June 28,  dancers are invited to Conner Prairie Living Interactive History Park ($15 Admission) to enjoy all the regular sights there plus the 1860’s dances led by the Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance (at 11 and 1:15). That evening, Bloomington has their annual Bean King house party, with music & dancing.

Please add the Indiana State Fair to your contra calendar!

Bradley Smith calls to Convolution with Vickie!

That’s Dianna Davis, Ben Smith, and Vickie Stohl.

Several things are different from recent years. First, we dance on Saturday, August 2nd! (Yes, we still dance on Tuesday that week.) Second, the Dance Stage has moved to the West end of the fairgrounds.

We’re scheduled for 8 – 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Aristocrats (Johnandrew & friends) play while Bob Duffy calls.

Tuesday, June 10th we have Frank Buschelmann calling to Troika, and an ice cream party after the dance. Ken & Carole are hosts & providing the basics. Feel free to bring your favorite toppings and accompaniments.

Sunday, June 29, we have an afternoon contra with the Coffee Zombies and Lauren Peckman! Please come! It’s 2-5 p.m. at Grove Haus.

On May 27th Jonathan Sivier (seen in the brightly colored shirt on the right) calls to music by Convolution with Mark.

On May 20th we feature Heather Robinson calling to music by Entwyned!