Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES of MUSIC & DANCE !
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 11+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contra DANCE DATES
NEXT-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
And a great Friday evening Contra at Great Alne - with a short bonus of LNE Cajun -
part of Gt Alne Long Weekend. Happening at Gt Alne: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday.
Do come for longer than one evening if you'd enjoy participating. Early Bird available !
We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May ! DETAILS
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Good Friday Eve was a superb 2nd Anniversary of these Birmingham Contra Dances.
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Relax after travel on Good Friday. Enjoy an inclusive hot drink from 7.40pm.
THEN FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax in the lounge instead.
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Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
A BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE. The spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall B 30 1 JT
This venue is on the 11A &11C bus routes - also on 27 route which also comes past -
Bournville Rail Station.
Park cars on Sycamore Road: walk up across Bournville Green to Hall shown below -
The first building above the Green in Linden Rd - as seen here from that road.
John Meechan - will be our CALLER -
though he is quite capable of a few tunes himself.
Hall use permitted: Bournville Quaker Meeting.
PRICE ( for a CONTRA with one of our superb contra-bands ) -
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"On the door" £9.00 Student £7.00 -
You can always buy your ticket at THIS for the NEXT DANCE to obtain a DISCOUNT
Discount is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
PORTLAND DRIVE DUO - our MUSICIANS.
Elaine Meechan & Brian Stone
Elaine Meechan was a longtime prominent player in the excellent band Skylark. On disbanding - she then was abandoned (here) to practise keyboard skills on a road-sign! For Good Friday's evening gig, we intend to persuade Elaine in from the street !
Brian Stone is more usually seen with bow, and on less strings than here. Brian founded earlier brilliant bands, especially Hoedown and Junction 24.
Join us to enjoy
brilliant Contra dance music from Brian & Elaine as they give us dances with "lift" in the American Style.
Do sample these lively, but sociable (mainly) American Contra Dances. Inclusive hot drinks on arrival & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
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Second Anniversary
Two years ago on Good Friday evening, Bob Morgan called to "Recursion".
A superb, lively contra dance resulted in Bournville, Birmingham.
Hoping to see many of you at this Good Friday's Bournville Anniversary Dance.
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Most "Brummie Contras" are now at Elmdon Heath C.C. near M42 J5 on Sunday Afternoons.
The next : 17th April : Rhodri Davies with Moonlighting.
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Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 11+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contra DANCE DATES
NEXT-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
And a great Friday evening Contra at Great Alne - with a short bonus of LNE Cajun -
part of Gt Alne Long Weekend. Happening at Gt Alne: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday.
Do come for longer than one evening if you'd enjoy participating. Early Bird available !
We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May ! DETAILS
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Good Friday Eve was a superb 2nd Anniversary of these Birmingham Contra Dances.
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Relax after travel on Good Friday. Enjoy an inclusive hot drink from 7.40pm.
THEN FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax in the lounge instead.
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Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
A BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE. The spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall B 30 1 JT
This venue is on the 11A &11C bus routes - also on 27 route which also comes past -
Bournville Rail Station.
Park cars on Sycamore Road: walk up across Bournville Green to Hall shown below -
The first building above the Green in Linden Rd - as seen here from that road.
John Meechan - will be our CALLER -
though he is quite capable of a few tunes himself.
Hall use permitted: Bournville Quaker Meeting.
PRICE ( for a CONTRA 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
Discount is normally Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
PORTLAND DRIVE DUO - our MUSICIANS.
Elaine Meechan & Brian Stone
Elaine Meechan was a longtime prominent player in the excellent band Skylark. On disbanding - she then was abandoned (here) to practise keyboard skills on a road-sign! For Good Friday's evening gig, we intend to persuade Elaine in from the street !
Brian Stone is more usually seen with bow, and on less strings than here. Brian founded earlier brilliant bands, especially Hoedown and Junction 24.
Join us to enjoy
brilliant Contra dance music from Brian & Elaine as they give us dances with "lift" in the American Style.
Do sample these lively, but sociable (mainly) American Contra Dances. Inclusive hot drinks on arrival & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
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Second Anniversary
Two years ago on Good Friday evening, Bob Morgan called to "Recursion".
A superb, lively contra dance resulted in Bournville, Birmingham.
Hoping to see many of you at this Good Friday's Bournville Anniversary Dance.
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Most "Brummie Contras" are now at Elmdon Heath C.C. near M42 J5 on Sunday Afternoons.
The next : 17th April : Rhodri Davies with Moonlighting.
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you're at the HOME page. 6th March is at Elmdon Heath CC. Email Barry HERE very soon, if you want lift from Birmingham University Rail Station to Elmdon Heath. Barry will be there to pick up Jan at 12:30 with 2 to 3 seats still available.
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
A dry, widely sunny Sunday morning to travel. - Come - share our hospitality -
Join the afternoon Contra Dance.
STILL to go THIS YEAR - 13 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras. DANCE DATES
And we will have two real Americans calling for us in May ! DETAILS
Brummie Contras ? What's that ? PSYCHEDELIC !
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
A dry, widely sunny Sunday morning to travel. - Come - share our hospitality -
Join the afternoon Contra Dance.
STILL to go THIS YEAR - 13 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras. DANCE DATES
And we will have two real Americans calling for us in May ! DETAILS
Brummie Contras ? What's that ? PSYCHEDELIC !
Jake Wood
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Next Contra is THIS Sunday afternoon 6th March 2pm.
He has survived to call for us. Jake led the team for a superb, inspired 1st Coventry IVFDF last weekend. (Was that "chair" somewhat of a pain?) Jake calls on Sunday to vibrant music from a youthful Contra-Alt-Delete. Listen-in on their website HERE. Or maybe see yourself dancing at their recent Alcester Contra ********************************************************************************************************
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Contra-alt-Delete are - Nicci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Any kind donations of prizes for the raffle are welcomed.
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7th Feb dance was :
Lynne Render 
Lynne's considerate calling at Lichfield Folk Fest.
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Gareth on keyboard, Linda on violin. Unique & soperb for dancing. The English Contra Dance Band.
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STILL 12+ 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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Sun 24th Jan
We enjoyed the excellent - 
Mark Elvins. AceCaller,Dance-writer
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. . . . . . Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicky.
Calling of -
Mark Elvins & Minor Contravention. But major, dynamic music from these members of two most superbly energetic Contra-Dance Bands. Ian & Charley : we've nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression". And Nicky to wow-us with her wild fiddle from "The Night Before". Join us ! Share & delight in dance to this great music ! |
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Always come for a 1.30 sociable welcome for 2pm. Prospect of a wonderful afternoon of lively dance. ************************** Don't miss: Brummie Contras - |
Sun 3 Jan was - Call: Geoff Cubitt
Here's Geoff Cubitt: we wished for no better. A brilliant touch had Geoff: bringing out the best from his dancers - testing our skills - & his own. Sun 3 Jan was - Music from : "The Night Before" So: it was to Nicky, Alan & Adam's dynamic pace. 
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Action: Night Before for you to enjoy again - play - To see yourself dancin' at Alcester?
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Above, some of you "Brummie Contra
regulars may also enjoy here seeing yourselves at Meg's Alcester Contra. ********************************************************* - and - see The Night Before in daylight ! - playing here at Lichfield Folk Festival. There they concede a gentler pace. But, get zesty panache at our Brummie Gig ! |
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HERE is the view of the front of the Hall, as you approach it on Cornyx Lane.
HERE an overhead view of Elmdon Heath CC Hall and car park : icon of 966 inbound bus stop from B'HAM INTERNATIONAL RAIL STN.
(Also at same stop, catch 966 returning to Solihull Centre. 3min walk to Solihull Station, for any to return there just before dance-end.)
HERE an overhead view of Elmdon Heath CC Hall and car park : icon of 966 inbound bus stop from B'HAM INTERNATIONAL RAIL STN.
(Also at same stop, catch 966 returning to Solihull Centre. 3min walk to Solihull Station, for any to return there just before dance-end.)
Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
7th February - Presently 3 seats available. Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 12:30 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. 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: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the line to Cheltenham.]
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7th February - Presently 3 seats available. Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 12:30 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. 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: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the line to Cheltenham.]
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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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2016 - Brummie-Contra Dates -
2016 - Brummie-Contra Dates -
Sun 24th Jan - Mark Elvins & “Minor Contravention” This Info: – 18/1/16
Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE
Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam_ / Ozzy)
Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall, B 30 1 JT
Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE) & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Adam Hughes & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov - 4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt diary entries. ) Return to HOME PAGE
Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE
Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam_ / Ozzy)
Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall, B 30 1 JT
Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE) & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Adam Hughes & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov - 4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt diary entries. ) Return to HOME PAGE
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Another gem pic from Mandy - some of the brilliant student dancers from Warwick Uni.
C. - Title pic too: 29Nov 2015 "Brummie Contra", dancing to dynamic Double Dichotomy.
Our Contras are energetic.
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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Join us and be welcomed.
You will find partners here.
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For everyone to improve, we usually change around partners after every dance.
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You need plenty of water !
Bring & refill your bottle.
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Join us and be welcomed.
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 youthfully. A few - still delighting in this lively dance style - do manage their moves, in spite of injury or age.
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits await traveller-arrivals at 1:30.
This selection is also available in the sociable interval of 20-30mins.
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Chairs near / in the kitchen are for those wishing to relax.
Enjoy the music there, or chat, without being pulled-in to dance !
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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Join us and be welcomed.
You will find partners here.
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For everyone to improve, we usually change around partners after every dance.
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You need plenty of water !
Bring & refill your bottle.
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Join us and be welcomed.
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 youthfully. A few - still delighting in this lively dance style - do manage their moves, in spite of injury or age.
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits await traveller-arrivals at 1:30.
This selection is also available in the sociable interval of 20-30mins.
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Chairs near / in the kitchen are for those wishing to relax.
Enjoy the music there, or chat, without being pulled-in to dance !
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.
The next Brummie Contra: Sunday afternoon 3rd January - also - at Elmdon Heath !
- 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.
The next Brummie Contra: Sunday afternoon 3rd January - also - at Elmdon Heath !
The best value for "Brummie Contra" Tickets:
2016 Season tickets.
Now at just £5:60 per dance. That's
£84 for 15 Contras
and a bonus Christmas Party.
Season Tickets will next be available - at the door -
on 24th Jan 2016.
Great value. Even if you entirely miss 2 of these dances -
the Season ticket price is now STILL less than prepaying every dance.
( Details of the 10 dates from January to july - callers & bands - listed above. Sept to Dec dates also.
As far as possible, we will stay with these anticipated details - but do check - especially here on the website -
before you depend alone on your prompt diary entries. )
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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.
 Mollie of Double Dichotomy
Our venue had been the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall shown on the old - MAP page.
Dances have been and will continue to be 2:00 - 5:45pm on Sunday afternoons. - Wonderfully energetic dancing to amazing music from superb bands such as this exceptionally talented duo - Mollie & Vic. Playing for our last Autumn Contra - - with Jake's able calling - they provided an exceptional, and memorably lively dance. - They are - Double Dichotomy: with a brilliant pace & versatility - Well known from Sidmouth, Broadstairs & Towersey. - ***********************************************************************************************
Maybe this guy looks somewhat daunted ?
Few wouldn't be if in the chair for IVFDF Warwick in Feb 2016 ! However, Jake was his able and very capable self on 29th Nov ! ***********************************************************************************************
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 Vic of Double Dichotomy
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American Contras are fun.
Jake
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He's invited back to call for us on Mar 6th with Contra-Alt-Delete - Jake Wood.
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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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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. THIS DANCE PRICE - "On the door" £9.00
Student £7.00 - Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50). OR PREPAY HERE ! |
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Brummie-Contra Dates -
Brummie-Contra Dates -
Sun 24th Jan - Mark Elvins & “Minor Contravention” This Info: – 13/1/16
Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE
Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall, B 30 1 JT
Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE) & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov - 4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt diary entries. ) Return to HOME PAGE
Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE
Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall, B 30 1 JT
Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE) & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov - 4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt diary entries. ) Return to HOME PAGE
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.