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It's more fun if more come ! Let's try this to encourage you !
New to this venue's Contras ? Ask for £2 off at the door.
Bring a friend who has NOT danced Brummie C's at this venue -
You may EACH claim a discount of £2 at the door.
New to this venue's Contras ? Ask for £2 off at the door.
Bring a friend who has NOT danced Brummie C's at this venue -
You may EACH claim a discount of £2 at the door.
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Brummie Contras: a PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE
- ENTIRELY FROM THE JOY OF MUSIC & DANCE ! - On Sunday 4 Sept - Rhodri Davies was calling - He began-again your regular Brummie C's _ - An exceptionally versatile & popular caller of Contras. - One favourite speciality of Rhod's is to set up the selection of a Contra - at RANDOM from a massive book of them - all abbreviated. Then to call it ! |
Rhodri Davies .....
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Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicky , , , , , , , . . . . . ,
Dances continue into the Autumn, to more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
- see DANCE DATES
- see DANCE DATES
PRICE for a CONTRA with a superb contra-band & a UK caller needs in future to be -
Dance - on the door £10.50 Student £7.00 -
Our first Autumn contra-dance (above) was brilliant - and well advertised - especially at Summer Festivals. With raffle monies and a personal subsidy -
the paltry sum of £160 was left after £80 for the hall. The caller travelled from Manchester; 2 band members with all their equipment from Mansfield,
the other separately from Sheffield. £40 for each does not even cover their petrol costs. For future excellent bands & callers, we MUST better recompense their work.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come, AND bring your friends !
Still save a bit by buying your ticket early. Buy at THIS DANCE for the NEXT ONE. Or fill-in the form on Prepay Dance page, then pay by BACS. Saving is £2.
Dance - on the door £10.50 Student £7.00 -
Our first Autumn contra-dance (above) was brilliant - and well advertised - especially at Summer Festivals. With raffle monies and a personal subsidy -
the paltry sum of £160 was left after £80 for the hall. The caller travelled from Manchester; 2 band members with all their equipment from Mansfield,
the other separately from Sheffield. £40 for each does not even cover their petrol costs. For future excellent bands & callers, we MUST better recompense their work.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come, AND bring your friends !
Still save a bit by buying your ticket early. Buy at THIS DANCE for the NEXT ONE. Or fill-in the form on Prepay Dance page, then pay by BACS. Saving is £2.
Join us Oct 2 for another ace caller from USA !
Click here for details at CALLERS from USA page.
Here's another gem picture from Mandy. It features some very skilful younger dancers .... C.
29Nov'15 Brummie Contra - also title picture. Dancing to dynamic Double Dichotomy.
Join us and be welcomed.
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Our Contras are energetic.
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Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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_Find dance partners here.
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For everyone to improve, we usually change around partners after each dance..
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You need plenty of water !
Bring & refill your bottle.
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Expect a range of ages.
Do dance considerately.
Everyone really enjoys this exciting dancing to superb musicians.
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Some are supple; dancing with youthful exuberance.
A few of us - still delighting to participate in this lively dance style - manage the moves with more limitations: & despite injury or age.
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits awaits all travellers from 1:30.
This selection also is available in the sociable interval: about 20min
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Chairs by tables around the room enable relaxation, should you
prefer to enjoy the music here, or chat -
without always being pulled-in to dance !
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Our Contras are energetic.
_
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
_
_Find dance partners here.
*
For everyone to improve, we usually change around partners after each dance..
*
You need plenty of water !
Bring & refill your bottle.
*
Expect a range of ages.
Do dance considerately.
Everyone really enjoys this exciting dancing to superb musicians.
_
Some are supple; dancing with youthful exuberance.
A few of us - still delighting to participate in this lively dance style - manage the moves with more limitations: & despite injury or age.
_
Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits awaits all travellers from 1:30.
This selection also is available in the sociable interval: about 20min
*
Chairs by tables around the room enable relaxation, should you
prefer to enjoy the music here, or chat -
without always being pulled-in to dance !
Avoid dehydration - we supply pleasant tasting tap water. Helpfully, bring your own small water bottle to refill !
Any kind donations of prizes for the raffle are always welcomed.
All our venue's windows open properly AND it has ceiling FANS !
- Comfortable Contras - COOL in every sense !
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- With easy access also from the M42, the 2016 Summer Brummies should
have brought much fairer remuneration for exceptional & tolerant bands & callers.
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BUT lovely, lively dances were enjoyed mainly by a regular & loyal few !_So, in 2017 -
Practicably, it seems wise to arrange - ONLY ONE "Brummie C" in May, June & July !
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IF you'd like to have Brummie C's more often available - especially Summer ones -
just COME TO THEM ! Please just do this regularly - AND bring along your friends !
- Comfortable Contras - COOL in every sense !
_
- With easy access also from the M42, the 2016 Summer Brummies should
have brought much fairer remuneration for exceptional & tolerant bands & callers.
_
BUT lovely, lively dances were enjoyed mainly by a regular & loyal few !_So, in 2017 -
Practicably, it seems wise to arrange - ONLY ONE "Brummie C" in May, June & July !
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IF you'd like to have Brummie C's more often available - especially Summer ones -
just COME TO THEM ! Please just do this regularly - AND bring along your friends !
So share-around - the joy & fun of being at these exciting dances with great callers.
Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
3 (sometimes 4) seats are available. Barry usually meets Jan. They can also meet & bring YOU ! Email and arrange to be there by the time of the train normally arriving at University Rail Station at 12:30.
Lift is available on the afternoon of any Brummie Contra.
Must be specifically pre-requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITALS. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
University Station: may be more convenient: especially from the Cheltenham line. It's near B'ham Uni Edgbaston, & 2015's dance venue of the Chaplaincy.
On a different rail line from Solihull: University Station has more practicable access for some. Just contact Barry as early as possible to secure a lift.
3 (sometimes 4) seats are available. Barry usually meets Jan. They can also meet & bring YOU ! Email and arrange to be there by the time of the train normally arriving at University Rail Station at 12:30.
Lift is available on the afternoon of any Brummie Contra.
Must be specifically pre-requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITALS. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
University Station: may be more convenient: especially from the Cheltenham line. It's near B'ham Uni Edgbaston, & 2015's dance venue of the Chaplaincy.
On a different rail line from Solihull: University Station has more practicable access for some. Just contact Barry as early as possible to secure a lift.
Solihull Station fortuitously convenient ? Then B91 2SF MAPS/PRINT page has routes -
- bus or cycle details & maps. Printout there includes Sunday bus routes/times !
- bus or cycle details & maps. Printout there includes Sunday bus routes/times !
The Band knits together well !
American Contras are fun.
Action: Night Before for you to enjoy again - play - To see yourself dancin' at Alcester?
Our band for Nov 6th Contra-Alt-Delete !
Contra-alt-Delete are - Nicci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . They last played for us on 6th March - starred for Lichfield Folk Festival's Contras - playing for Brummie Contras next on 6th November.
For Nov 27th Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band !
JOIN THE FUN - Dance Contras on Sunday afternoons at a lively pace. Always to great music. Theese star players: Warwick University Contra Dance Band.
Very Many THANKS -
To every one of the Superb Contra Band Players and Brilliant Callers we've had at "Brummie Contras". Genuine generosity on their parts - almost without exception - has enabled the 1st two years of lively "Brummie Contras” to become gradually
better-known by more dancers without the disincentive that a high door price brings.
To every one of the Superb Contra Band Players and Brilliant Callers we've had at "Brummie Contras". Genuine generosity on their parts - almost without exception - has enabled the 1st two years of lively "Brummie Contras” to become gradually
better-known by more dancers without the disincentive that a high door price brings.
Relax after travelling, with an inclusive hot drink from 1.30pm.
THEN OVER 3 HOURS of FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax instead.
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THEN OVER 3 HOURS of FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax instead.
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Visit here - enjoy the company of the regular dancers. The style is NOT hard to pick-up.
Meet others who enjoyed having recently tried their first visit.
Meet others who enjoyed having recently tried their first visit.
Some very helpful details about Partners in Contra Dance HERE
Brilliant rules / tips for dancers, and real insight - especially for women to appreciate a viewpoint from Steve Harris.
( Written on the Eceilidh site - where these very same rules also apply. )
Brilliant rules / tips for dancers, and real insight - especially for women to appreciate a viewpoint from Steve Harris.
( Written on the Eceilidh site - where these very same rules also apply. )
HERE an overhead view of Elmdon Heath CC Hall and car park :
NOTE THERE ARE ALSO MANY CAR SPACES ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE HALL. When parking behind, PLEASE LEAVE ACCESS TO THESE !
NB Bus stop icon at the front marks 966 inbound stop from B'HAM INTERNATIONAL RAIL STN.
At same stop, catch 966 to RETORN TO SOLIHULL Centre. ( Then 3min walk to Solihull Station ) Return there just before dance ends.
NOTE THERE ARE ALSO MANY CAR SPACES ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE HALL. When parking behind, PLEASE LEAVE ACCESS TO THESE !
NB Bus stop icon at the front marks 966 inbound stop from B'HAM INTERNATIONAL RAIL STN.
At same stop, catch 966 to RETORN TO SOLIHULL Centre. ( Then 3min walk to Solihull Station ) Return there just before dance ends.
The first BRUMMIE CONTRA of 2015. . . . . . picture by Mandy. Annie is with Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Val dancing with Harry. . . . Copyright.
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ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU ARE MOST WELCOME !
AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS. * MANY REGULAR DANCERS MIX WELL BETWEEN PARTNERS, - SHARING TIPS ABOUT THE DANCE MOVEMENTS. - ** ALL THIS HELPS TO MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN. |
Most contra dancers like to improve skills by regular partner changes after 1 or 2 dances.
Anyone may ask anyone else to dance – Go for it !
Anyone may ask anyone else to dance – Go for it !
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Jen
*You may wish to click on this page & its picture -
" But I've never really done this stuff before" page. |
 . . 25th January 2015 with Vertical Expression . .
All pictures by Mandy. Copyright.
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ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – – YOU WILL BE WELCOMED ! ************************* ************************* AT CONTRAS, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE DANCING WITH A PLEASING VARIETY OF DIFFERENT DANCING PARTNERS. |
Callers - like the bands - some new, some established - offering us brilliant dances.
Contra-dancing's versatility : may that long continue.
May it unite those thankful that "they still are just about able" - with the keen and more youthful dancers -
all to enjoy fresh musical & dance dynamism from wonderful bands & callers - some yet to become recognised.
Also may our brilliant established Contra bands and callers long continue !
Contra-dancing's versatility : may that long continue.
May it unite those thankful that "they still are just about able" - with the keen and more youthful dancers -
all to enjoy fresh musical & dance dynamism from wonderful bands & callers - some yet to become recognised.
Also may our brilliant established Contra bands and callers long continue !
Contras are a great occasion for the young and keen.
But many still are very keen on this dancing, but wishing they were younger !
Please note: A few want a gentler style.
Carefully respect those recovering from injury, or enjoying the company and music but wishing to dance at their pace.
But many still are very keen on this dancing, but wishing they were younger !
Please note: A few want a gentler style.
Carefully respect those recovering from injury, or enjoying the company and music but wishing to dance at their pace.
Why on Sunday afternoons ? Easier journey: Time for tea/coffee in the lounge / on the lawn: Fewer activity clashes.
Those organising are sincerely appreciative of Karen W's kind administration of emails that make FPS payments possible on the website.
Meg Winters organises a series (ten per year) - of excellent Friday Evening Alcester Contras: at St Benedict's School, Alcester: 8-11pm.
Keep taking a regular look at this website!
Share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
Share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
