Join a Social Dance with the Corwin & Grace band

Dance to the Corwin & Grace band/Andy Shore calls for this Contra Dance!

$10 Cash / VISA / MC /  VENMO at the door. You don’t need a partner. New dancers are having fun every week!  What do you like about Contra Dance?

“Both Louisa and I had a lot of fun at the Contra Dance. Live band….lots of happy, friendly people…good time!!” -Kevin (recent first-timer)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of traditional dance and live music in Santa Barbara! Our experienced callers and talented musicians guarantee a lively contra dance night filled with laughter, socializing, and fun times. The Carrillo Ballroom is beautiful, air-conditioned, and the sprung floor is a delight, easy on the body. Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned dancer, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of social dancing to live music.

Corwin & Grace: A Traditional Folk Duo

Fiddler and Composer Corwin Zekley and Pianist and Songwriter Grace Fellows play traditional music and original tunes.  Corwin & Grace have a versatile sound that can be lively, dramatic, or romantic.

Corwin has been a touring fiddler for over 5 years, having been educated at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and Idyllwild Arts High School, beginning to learn fiddle at the age of 4 through Lark Camp and other traditional music communities. Corwin has toured extensively in the US, Europe, and the UK appearing on many albums in a variety of genres.

Grace has been a musician, songwriter, and music educator for more than 15 years, having studied at California Institute of the Arts (BFA) and BIMM, London (MA) her background on fiddle, education in classical and pop music, and experience writing songs and learning covers on piano come together to inform her traditional accompaniment style.

Andy Shore is doing the calling honors. Andy”s kindness, patience, and attention to detail, both in teaching the dance and in calling and shepherding the dancers along when they falter or stray, helps the newcomers and experienced dancers alike.

CONTRA DANCE: co-sponsored by the SB Park and Rec Department

• Fun Spirited Social Dance
• A live band and a caller
• Playful and Enjoyable
• No Partner Needed
• Good for the body and brain
• Easy for Beginners

Contra Dance is GREAT exercise while we are having great fun. It is also great memory training because every dance is different all night long. We are walked through a couple simple moves that repeat, we help each other, and the only goal is to have fun dancing!

The band takes a break in the middle. At the end of each half, we can dance a waltz. And during the break (with snacks), recorded music is played for East and West Coast swing dance, Country Dance, and more.

For more info check out https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/

A short video of our last dance This was the first dance of the evening with over a dozen new dancers, they were paired with experienced dancers. It all works every week. Notice the 10-year-old doing great!

More info @ http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/

A big smile for your body, mind, and soul for $10.

(worth it just for the live music)

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