Regional Dance Events

Wellington, Kapiti and Wairarapa

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27 February, 2010

7:30 pm - 10:30pm (approx.)

Contradance

with band Chilli Jam, called by the fabulous Cashy Yates

Cost: $10.00 adults/waged, $5.00 school children/unwaged, $25.00 family discount; contribution for shared supper. Season tickets also available.

The first Contra Dance of 2010 is scheduled for Saturday, February 27th. Note – the venue for this dance has been changed – it will be held at the Northland Memorial Community Centre, 5 Woburn St., Northland. Also note that this is the fourth Saturday of the month, rather than the usual third Saturday of the month - this is to tie in with the visiting contra dance touring group from North Carolina.

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The rest of the dances in 2010 are scheduled for the usual venue – St. Michael’s Church Hall in Kelburn. Most are on the 3rd Saturday, but there are some exceptions … see below

Usual Venue: St. Michael's Church Hall in Kelburn (corner of Upland Road and St. Michael's Crescent).

Contra Dance schedule for 2010: Dances are usually the third Saturday of the month, but there are some exceptions ( * ) due to schedule conflicts.

* February 27th at Northland Memorial Community Centre, * March 27th, April 17th, * May 22nd, June 19th, July 17th, August 21st, September 18th, October 16th, November 20th, * December 11th

For more about Chilli Jam, and details including how to get there, where to park, and more about Contradance, click here: http://mlsavage0.tripod.com/contra/

Wellington City Council 'Feeling Great' dance events: http://www.feelinggreat.co.nz/dance

Get Set Go! course for organisers of community recreation programmes and events: http://www.Wellington.govt.nz/services/eventplnsup/training/training.html

Last updated: 16 February, 2010

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