DERBY BARN DANCE CLUB

Wichita Contra Schedule

Dec
7
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: TBA

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Nov
2
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Katie Abbot
Band: American Pint

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Oct
5
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Jim Thaxter
Band: Coreopsis

NO CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Sep
7
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Lisa Harris-Frydman
Band: Kaw Creek

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Aug
3
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Eric Garrison
Band: Barn Storm

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Jul
6
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Katie Abbot
Band: New Prairie Moon

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Jun
1
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Rebekah Valencia
Band: Barn Storm

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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May
4
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Coreopsis

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Apr
6
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: New Prairie Moon

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Mar
2
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Derrick Doty (Manhattan)
Band: Panda Stomp

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Feb
3
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: Kaw Creek

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Jan
6
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Eric Garrison
Band: Barn Storm

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Dec
2
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Katie Abbot
Band: Coreopsis (Lawrence)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Nov
4
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Sandy Knudson (Oklahoma)
Band: Panda Stomp (Oklahoma)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Oct
7
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Lisa Harris (Lawrence)
Band: Kaw Creek (Manhattan)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Sep
2
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Dan Kappus (Tennessee)
Band: Barn Storm

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Aug
5
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Eric Garrison (Oklahoma)
Band: Knocknasheega

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Jul
1
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Rebekah Valencia (Oklahoma City)
Band: Kaw Creek (Manhattan)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Jun
3
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Sarah Kaiser (St. Louis)
Band: Coreopsis (Lawrence)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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May
6
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Rebekah Valencia
Band: Buffalo Nickel

Bring a snack to share!

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Apr
1
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance

Caller: Sandy Knudson (Oklahoma)
Band: Panda Stomp (Oklahoma)

We’ll be dancing in the Cafeteria. For parking, follow the signs for Derby Community Food Pantry to the east side/back of the Activity Center. The contra entrance is on the south side, between the buildings.

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Feb
11
12:00 AM00:00

CANCELED: Callers Practice Session

POSTPONED. We need to cancel the evening due to a series of unforeseen circumstances. We’ll let you know when it gets rescheduled!

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Looking to practice your calling skills? Wanting another opportunity to dance? If one or both of those describes you, come attend a free event to help our future callers improve their skills. This will not be as smooth as a traditional dance evening.

$0

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Feb
4
5:30 PM17:30

Waltz Lesson

Join us at 5:30 for a waltz lesson before the contra dance.

If you’ve sat on the sidelines during the contra breaks because you don’t know how to waltz, this lesson is for you! Also join us if you know what you’re doing so we have some experienced dancers in the mix. If you’re new to contra, you’re welcome to join in, too!

It’s free!

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Jan
28
7:00 PM19:00

Kansas Statehood Ball (Talmage Library & Event Center)

  • Talmage Library & Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Statehood Ball returns to celebrate 162 year of Kansas statehood. Derrick Doty will show us those popular dances of the time, like the Virginia reel. Kansas Brigade Band will playing 1860's music for the evening. Talmage Library and Event Center will be hosting location. Admission will be $5 per person. Period dress is encouraged, but not required. Come join us 7-10pm January 28th for this family fun event.

There will be a brief refresher course at 7 before the march begins.

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Dec
9
to Dec 10

Yuletide Frolick (Lawrence)

  • Wichita Barn Dance Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Lawrence Barn Dance is hosting a two-day dance weekend called Yuletide Frolic. They're also holding a two-day callers' workshop by Wendy Graham as part of Yuletide Frolic.
Kaw Creek (formerly Dire Ducks) will be playing with Jambaroque.
Download the Yuletide Frolic flier here. Download the caller workshop flier here.

Please note the covid policy on the LBD website.

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Nov
25
6:30 PM18:30

Chase County Country Christmas

Let's kick off the Chase County Country Christmas weekend with a contra dance Friday night! Join us at the Community Building in Swope Park, Cottonwood Falls, KS.

Kaw Creek will be our band for the evening. Derrick Doty will be calling.
Refresher/beginner walk-throughs begin at 6:30, and dancing starts at 7:00.

Admission $5
16 and under free
Light refreshments will be provided.

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