4045 SW Research Way
Corvallis
NOTE: New location for April 4 dance:
Ashbrook Independent School Gym
4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis
Enter the building through the main entrance, then walk straight through the long lobby to the gym doors in the far corner.
Newcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers encouraged)
Dance starts at 7:30pm.
Each dance is taught. No partner necessary
(it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).
Lo
ose Flagstone
Loose Flagstone celebrates its fifth year as a Corvallis Celtic quartet drawing from Irish, Scottish, and American musical influences both traditional and contemporary. Their contra repertoire explores a rich mix of Celtic jigs and reels, rousing old-time tunes and New England dance music. Loose Flagstone features Jennifer Parke on fiddle, Leslie Glassmire on silver flute, Tracy Daugherty on bodhran, and Marjorie Sandor on DADGAD guitar.
Lorie Bunyard
from Coos Bay, teaches, calls and leads dances in SW Oregon.
“I learned how different it is to simply dance a dance
as opposed to teaching it in all its nuances, as well as being able to cue the dance steps while actually doing the dance! That was a challenge, but as I began to step out and lead a few dances at our community gatherings, my cueing improved. In fact, my courage, confidence, and enjoyment all improved with each opportunity to teach and lead dances” -National Folk Organization News
We are still seeking new volunteers to help with dances!
If you are interested in volunteering, please see role descriptions and
tell us how you would like to help by taking our volunteer survey at:
https://bit.ly/CorvallisContraVolunteering2022
For questions regarding contra dance volunteering, please contact Shari Ame at [email protected]
All attendees must sign a waiver for the First Congregational UCC (our dance hall) before their first dance of the 2025-26 season. Please read the waiver here before you arrive in order to speed up the check-in process at the door.
Thank you for helping to keep our dance community safely dancing:
- Dancing should be fun and safe.
- You have the right to say “yes” or “no” to any dance or any role, no excuses needed.
- If your dance partner is doing something that hurts or makes you feel uncomfortable, let them know.
- Tell a committee member or the person at the front table about inappropriate behavior, or ask for assistance if needed.
For more information on attendance requirements and other precautions, please see our current COVID-19 policy here
