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2025

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June 2025

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Friday 20 June 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Drew Thomas and the Gadabouts

Fri 20 Jun, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Saturday 21 June 2025

Contra Dance with Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus Bobby Lolley, Caitlin Murphy, Mike Stapleton, Andy Thomas, Bill Paine

Sat 21 Jun, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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July 2025

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Friday 4 July 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Bob Isaacs and Luke Donforth and Kingfisher and Caller's Workshop

Fri 4 Jul to Sun 6 Jul, 6-10 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm Caller’s Workshop at The Dancing Fish https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/ Friday Schedule: 10AM Lake Santa Fe Boat Parade 2PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance (Bob+KF,6PM / Luke+X,8PM) Saturday Schedule: 10AM Caller’s Workshop Noon Contra Dance Luke+KF,Noon Bob+X,2PM 4PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance Bob+KF,6PM Luke+X,8PM Sunday Schedule: 9AM Workshop rehearsal warm up 11AM Contra Dance Caller’s Workshop Bob+X 1PM Contra Dance Finale Luke and KingFisher Contact Bob Isaacs gridnik64@gmail.com or Joe Rush JoeRushMD@iCloud.com. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 5 July 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Bob Isaacs and Luke Donforth and Kingfisher and Caller's Workshop

Sat 5 Jul to Sun 6 Jul, 12-10 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm Caller’s Workshop at The Dancing Fish https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/ Friday Schedule: 10AM Lake Santa Fe Boat Parade 2PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance (Bob+KF,6PM / Luke+X,8PM) Saturday Schedule: 10AM Caller’s Workshop Noon Contra Dance Luke+KF,Noon Bob+X,2PM 4PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance Bob+KF,6PM Luke+X,8PM Sunday Schedule: 9AM Workshop rehearsal warm up 11AM Contra Dance Caller’s Workshop Bob+X 1PM Contra Dance Finale Luke and KingFisher Contact Bob Isaacs gridnik64@gmail.com or Joe Rush JoeRushMD@iCloud.com. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Sunday 6 July 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Bob Isaacs and Luke Donforth and Kingfisher and Caller's Workshop

Sun 6 Jul, 11 am-3 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm Caller’s Workshop at The Dancing Fish https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/ Friday Schedule: 10AM Lake Santa Fe Boat Parade 2PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance (Bob+KF,6PM / Luke+X,8PM) Saturday Schedule: 10AM Caller’s Workshop Noon Contra Dance Luke+KF,Noon Bob+X,2PM 4PM Caller’s Workshop 5PM Dinner Break 6PM Contra Dance Bob+KF,6PM Luke+X,8PM Sunday Schedule: 9AM Workshop rehearsal warm up 11AM Contra Dance Caller’s Workshop Bob+X 1PM Contra Dance Finale Luke and KingFisher Contact Bob Isaacs gridnik64@gmail.com or Joe Rush JoeRushMD@iCloud.com. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Friday 18 July 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Andy Kane and The Dementors

Fri 18 Jul, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Saturday 19 July 2025

Contra Dance with Kevin Shepherd and Contrafusion Darren Burgess, Diane Schulbach, Andrew Driscoll

Sat 19 Jul, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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August 2025

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Friday 15 August 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Wind that Shakes the Barley

Fri 15 Aug, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Friday 29 August 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Kenny Greer and Howe and Company

Fri 29 Aug to Sun 31 Aug, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday 6-9 pm Sunday Noon-3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 30 August 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Kenny Greer and Howe and Company

Sat 30 Aug to Sun 31 Aug, 6-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday 6-9 pm Sunday Noon-3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Sunday 31 August 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Kenny Greer and Howe and Company

Sun 31 Aug, 12-3 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday 6-9 pm Sunday Noon-3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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September 2025

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Saturday 20 September 2025

Contra Dance with Joe Harrington and Corel Rif: Sarah Mitchell, Kathie Aagaard, Wes Maluk, Sherry Mattos

Sat 20 Sep, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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October 2025

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Friday 3 October 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Free Raisons

Fri 3 Oct to Sat 4 Oct, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 4 October 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Free Raisons

Sat 4 Oct, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Friday 17 October 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Contra Fusion

Fri 17 Oct, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Saturday 18 October 2025

Contra Dance with Alice Raiborrn and the Mystic Gorillas

Sat 18 Oct, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Friday 31 October 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Terry Doyle with Playing with Fyre George Paul, Rob Zisette, Steve Kemble

Fri 31 Oct to Sat 1 Nov, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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November 2025

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Saturday 1 November 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Terry Doyle with Playing with Fyre George Paul, Rob Zisette, Steve Kemble

Sat 1 Nov, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 15 November 2025

Contra Dance with John Rogers and The Runaway Biscuits

Sat 15 Nov, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Friday 21 November 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with The Little Mercies

Fri 21 Nov, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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December 2025

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Friday 5 December 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Derick Kalish and Janine Smith and Thunderwing and Frenzy

Fri 5 Dec to Sun 7 Dec, 6-10 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 6 December 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Derick Kalish and Janine Smith and Thunderwing and Frenzy

Sat 6 Dec to Sun 7 Dec, 12-9 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Sunday 7 December 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Derick Kalish and Janine Smith and Thunderwing and Frenzy

Sun 7 Dec, 12-9 pm. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday Noon-4 pm Saturday 6-10 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Friday 19 December 2025

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Mystic Gorillas

Fri 19 Dec, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Saturday 20 December 2025

Contra Dance with Joe De Paolo and The Flathead String Band

Sat 20 Dec, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]