Contra Dance in Hawai'i
Come join the Fun!
Traditional, Celtic/Irish Live Music
by our fabulous band Whiskey Starship
O'ahu Dances
● First and Third Saturdays of each month, and also Fifth Saturday when it occurs.
● 7:30-10:00 pm at Atherton YMCA, 1820 University Avenue, across from UH-Manoa. Street parking (University Avenue or Metcalf Street).
● 7:30-10:00 pm at Atherton YMCA, 1820 University Avenue, across from UH-Manoa. Street parking (University Avenue or Metcalf Street).
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● Live music is provided by Whiskey Starship.
● No dance partner or experience is required.
● Dress is casual; wear comfortable no-scuff shoes.
● Great exercise! You may want to bring a water bottle.
● NOTE TO NEWCOMERS: if you haven't Contra danced before, try to get there 15 minutes early for the dance orientation. The first part of the evening is especially good for getting a feel for what it's all about. The caller will explain and teach all the moves for every dance, all evening. All dances are taught and new dancers are welcome to jump in at any time.
● All dances are free! We depend on donations from dancers and friends to support this fun and healthy activity. Click here for a donation form.
● For more information, or if you are interested in carpooling, or to arrange special events, contact:
Darrow Hand
phone (808)392-8774
email doctordarrow@gmail.com
● No dance partner or experience is required.
● Dress is casual; wear comfortable no-scuff shoes.
● Great exercise! You may want to bring a water bottle.
● NOTE TO NEWCOMERS: if you haven't Contra danced before, try to get there 15 minutes early for the dance orientation. The first part of the evening is especially good for getting a feel for what it's all about. The caller will explain and teach all the moves for every dance, all evening. All dances are taught and new dancers are welcome to jump in at any time.
● All dances are free! We depend on donations from dancers and friends to support this fun and healthy activity. Click here for a donation form.
● For more information, or if you are interested in carpooling, or to arrange special events, contact:
Darrow Hand
phone (808)392-8774
email doctordarrow@gmail.com
Big Island Dances
Once again there is contra dancing on the Big Island. Please contact Oshi at fiddlingdream@gmail.com for location and time.
Other Dancing in Hawai'i
There is an International Folk Dance group in Hawai'i, several Square Dance clubs, as well as Scottish country dance and Scandinavian dance groups. There are also plenty of opportunities for Swing, Country Western, Latin, and ballroom dancing. The DanceHawaii web site has information on all sorts of dance, from contra through country to rave.
For English Country dancing on O'ahu, contact Ed Grant at englishcd@yahoo.com or 808-372-9018.
You can also check the Hawai'i Tourism Authority Calendar of Events, and look at the entertainment sections of local papers.
For English Country dancing on O'ahu, contact Ed Grant at englishcd@yahoo.com or 808-372-9018.
You can also check the Hawai'i Tourism Authority Calendar of Events, and look at the entertainment sections of local papers.
Dance Vacation Weeks in Hawai'i
Ken McFarland holds Dance Weeks in Hawai'i in the spring. These have included English and Scottish dance events as well as American contra dance weeks.
George Marhsall and Wild Asparagus often organize a Tropical Dance Vacation in Hawai'i in the early spring.
George Marhsall and Wild Asparagus often organize a Tropical Dance Vacation in Hawai'i in the early spring.
Booking Bands
For information about the band Whiskey Starship and to book engagements, contact Jeff Klein - jjklein22@clearwire.net
For information about the Kaimana Ceili Band and to book engagements, contact Wilson Pang - wpang@gte.net
For information about the Kaimana Ceili Band and to book engagements, contact Wilson Pang - wpang@gte.net
What is Contra Dancing?
● The Honolulu Star Bulletin article about contra dance, including pictures of a Hawai'i dance
● A Contra Dance Primer, a brief introduction for beginners
● Gary Shapiro's What is Contra Dance?, a longer introduction to contra
● A Contra Dance Primer, a brief introduction for beginners
● Gary Shapiro's What is Contra Dance?, a longer introduction to contra
Contra Dancing on the Web
● New England Folk Festival Association (NEFFA), a beautifully designed site with a Yahoo-ish index of folk-oriented links.
● The Contra Corners site, of the Louisville Country Dancers, has a nation-wide index of dances and dance links.
● The Country Dance and Song Society is the major membership organization for contra dancers: mail-order store, newsletter, camps, and workshops.
● Best of the Web - Contradance - a helpful resource for researching contradance on the Internet.
● Contra Dance Links - an incredibly detailed site maintained by Charlie Seelig, with information about contra dancing in the United States, Canada, and the World. The site includes links to web pages for contra dance organizations, bands and musicians, callers, festivals, and other resources, and also has schedules for dancing--all by region. Check it out!
● The Contra Corners site, of the Louisville Country Dancers, has a nation-wide index of dances and dance links.
● The Country Dance and Song Society is the major membership organization for contra dancers: mail-order store, newsletter, camps, and workshops.
● Best of the Web - Contradance - a helpful resource for researching contradance on the Internet.
● Contra Dance Links - an incredibly detailed site maintained by Charlie Seelig, with information about contra dancing in the United States, Canada, and the World. The site includes links to web pages for contra dance organizations, bands and musicians, callers, festivals, and other resources, and also has schedules for dancing--all by region. Check it out!
The Contradancers of Hawaii's Collection of Dances and Tunes
● The Hawai'i collection of traditional contra dances and English country dances, with tunes you can play on your computer.
The collection includes:
● The country dances in Pride and Prejudice, from the 1995 A&E/BBC production of Jane Austen's novel.
● The Hawai'i collection of tunes in abc format
● Other sources of traditional music on the Web
● Other collections of contra dances on the Web
The collection includes:
● The country dances in Pride and Prejudice, from the 1995 A&E/BBC production of Jane Austen's novel.
● The Hawai'i collection of tunes in abc format
● Other sources of traditional music on the Web
● Other collections of contra dances on the Web
Contradancers of Hawai'i is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the Country Dance and Song Society.
