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Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES -
ENTIRELY FROM MUSIC & DANCE !
Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES -
ENTIRELY FROM MUSIC & DANCE !
- All the windows open properly, AND there are ceiling FANS -
COMFORTABLE - COOL CONTRAS at Elmdon Heath on Sunday summer afternoons -
- If YOU would enjoy these regular Brummie Contras being available, then -
JOIN US as regularly as you can, to help them to CONTINUE !
COMFORTABLE - COOL CONTRAS at Elmdon Heath on Sunday summer afternoons -
- If YOU would enjoy these regular Brummie Contras being available, then -
JOIN US as regularly as you can, to help them to CONTINUE !
Dances through 2016: to more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
8+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras STILL to come this year see DANCE DATES
8+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras STILL to come this year see DANCE DATES
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PRICE ( for a CONTRA with one of our superb contra-bands & a caller from UK ) -
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"On the door" £9.50 Student £7.00 -
You can always save a bit if you commit. Buy your ticket at THIS for the NEXT DANCE or complete form on Prepay Dance page.
Savng is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
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"On the door" £9.50 Student £7.00 -
You can always save a bit if you commit. Buy your ticket at THIS for the NEXT DANCE or complete form on Prepay Dance page.
Savng is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Do sample these lively, sociable afternoons offering (mainly) American Contras Dances. Inclusive hot drinks on arrival & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
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This afternoon's dance caller is :
Adam Hughes.
As well as Adam, there will be a contribution from Gill Emerson,
and this will be her first venture into calling for Contras .
Adam Hughes.
As well as Adam, there will be a contribution from Gill Emerson,
and this will be her first venture into calling for Contras .
Gareth on keyboard, Linda on violin. Unique & soperb for dancing. The English Contra Dance Band.
English Contra Dance Band.
Visit their website now. Enjoy listening,
or buy their
very new CD:
Go to -
TAK
Visit their website now. Enjoy listening,
or buy their
very new CD:
Go to -
TAK
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Share the real joy of this exciting dancing from considerate callers.
Another gem picture from Mandy features some of the skilful younger dancers... C.
29Nov'15 Brummie Contra - and title picture. Dancing to dynamic Double Dichotomy.
Join us and be welcomed.
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Our Contras are energetic.
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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You will find 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.
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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.
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits awaits travellers from 1:30.
This selection is also available in the sociable interval: about20mins.
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Chairs by tables around the room also allow you to relax & enjoy the music there, or chat - without always being pulled-in to dance !
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Our Contras are energetic.
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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You will find 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.
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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.
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits awaits travellers from 1:30.
This selection is also available in the sociable interval: about20mins.
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Chairs by tables around the room also allow you to relax & enjoy the music there, or chat - without always being pulled-in to dance !
Any kind donations of prizes for the raffle are welcomed.
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STILL 8+ BRUMMIE CONTRA 2016 DATES. DISCOUNT if you PREPAY before deadline.
FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
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FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
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Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
3 (sometimes 4) seats are available. Barry can meet you [so long as you are there at the time of the train which normally arrives at University Rail Station at 12:30 -
- on the Sunday afternoon of a contra] - and if he has been specifically 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 is also near B'ham Uni Edgbaston, & 2015's dance venue of the Chaplaincy.
On a different rail line from Solihull: it has a more practicable access for some. Just contact Barry as early as possible to secure a lift]
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3 (sometimes 4) seats are available. Barry can meet you [so long as you are there at the time of the train which normally arrives at University Rail Station at 12:30 -
- on the Sunday afternoon of a contra] - and if he has been specifically 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 is also near B'ham Uni Edgbaston, & 2015's dance venue of the Chaplaincy.
On a different rail line from Solihull: it has a more practicable access for some. Just contact Barry as early as possible to secure a lift]
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Contra-alt-Delete are - Nicci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Action: Night Before for you to enjoy again - play - To see yourself dancin' at Alcester?
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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.
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 full year of our “Brummie Contras” to get gradually more lively &
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 full year of our “Brummie Contras” to get gradually more lively &
Better-known by more dancers without the disincentive that a high door price brings.
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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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Solihull Station fortuitously convenient: then B91 2SF MAPS/PRINT page has routes -
- bus or cycle details & maps. Printout there includes Sunday bus routes/times.
Kim's Fun Xmas Party great success at Elmdon Heath. Got vote for EASY CAR ACCESS !
See NEW VENUE of Elmdon Heath Hall - why Kim's pre Xmas Party was moved !
- bus or cycle details & maps. Printout there includes Sunday bus routes/times.
Kim's Fun Xmas Party great success at Elmdon Heath. Got vote for EASY CAR ACCESS !
See NEW VENUE of Elmdon Heath Hall - why Kim's pre Xmas Party was moved !
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On 29:11:15 was our last dance at our earlier venue of the Chaplaincy for a while.
2015 Christmas Party was at Elmdon Heath C.C. Hall - It may become our new venue.
On 29:11:15 was our last dance at our earlier venue of the Chaplaincy for a while.
2015 Christmas Party was at Elmdon Heath C.C. Hall - It may become our new venue.
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American Contras are fun.
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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.
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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. )
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PRICE ( for the MAIN CONTRAS with one of our superb contra-bands ) -
"On the door" £9.00 Student £7.00 -
You can always buy your ticket at THIS for the NEXT DANCE to obtain a DISCOUNT
Excepting the Party Dance, discount is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
"On the door" £9.00 Student £7.00 -
You can always buy your ticket at THIS for the NEXT DANCE to obtain a DISCOUNT
Excepting the Party Dance, discount is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
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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. ARRIVE AT 1:30: TO SHARE AN INCLUSIVE SOCIABLE HOT DRINK .
ANOTHER AVAILABLE IN THE LOUNGE, DURING THE INTERVAL . **************************************************** **************************************************************** PRICE - "On the door" £9.00 Student £7.00 - Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT for all dances ( except the party ) Adult £2 (Student £1.50). Get this same discount on the - Online prepayment page. Even better value with a Season Ticket. These will next be available at the door - - from December 20th for 2016. |
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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
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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. |
Why on Sunday afternoons ? Easier journey: Time for tea/coffee in the lounge / on the lawn: Fewer activity clashes.
Do sample these lively, but sociable (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
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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 !
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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.
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Those organising are sincerely appreciative of Karen W's kind administration of emails that make FPS payments possible on the website.
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Those organising are sincerely appreciative of Karen W's kind administration of emails that make FPS payments possible on the website.
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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.