Contra Dance 💃 With Chopped Liver Band

CONTRA  DANCE💃 $10 CHOPPED LIVER band/Kelsey Hartman calls 6-9pm

SB Carrillo Recreation Center 100 E Carrillo in the large sprung-floor ballroom 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays
The band:  CHOPPED LIVER
The caller: KELSEY HARTMAN

$10 Cash/Visa/MC/Venmo

Beginners are welcome, cherished even. No need to bring a partner.

We urge all newcomers to dance with experienced dancers for the first few dances. It helps make if fun and easy for everyone!

Dress: for comfort first, then add your style. We recommend low or flat shoes that don’t stick.

CHOPPED LIVER BAND

Nothing to wrinkle your nose up at, Chopped Liver is a local contra- and English country dance band whose repertoire includes a wide range of traditional and original tunes, performed in a lively and unique manner. Band members Michael Mendelson (fiddle), Suzanne Duffy (flute), Jeff Spero (piano), and Bill Flores (banjo, mandolin, dobro, tenor sax) have tight rhythms and a driving sound that will lift your spirits in exhilarating ways, bringing you closer to your dancing family and friends. You can have your fill of this Chopped Liver and keep wanting to come back for more!

 Kelsey Hartman call for us, and she is a treat not to be missed. Kelsey is a “contraholic,” and can often be found any given weekend dancing or (recently) calling a contra dance. Her inspiration for calling comes from Nils Fredland, whose callers’ workshop at American Week (BACDS) in 2012 spurred her down the caller’s path. When calling, she considers herself a conduit between the dancers and the band, helping to channel the joy of the musicians’ music through flowing, interesting dances. Always upbeat and personable, she easily bridges the gap for beginning dancers and experienced dancers alike.

CONTRA DANCE: SB Country Dance Society non-profit, co-sponsored by the SB Park and Rec Department

• Fun Social Dance
• Live Band and Caller
• Enjoyable
• Great Exercise
• Good for the Body & Brain
• You Don’t Need a Partner

Join us for an unforgettable evening of traditional dance and live music in Santa Barbara!
Our experienced callers and talented musicians guarantee a lively contra dance night filled with laughter, socializing, and fun times. Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned dancer, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of social dancing and folk music.