Welcome!

Ashland Folk Music Club ... (AFMC)

Starting in July 2017 our name change is complete.

We are no longer "AFMC"... now we are:

Southern Oregon Contra Dance ... (SOCD)

• Our principle endeavor is to provide monthly Contra Dances, usually on third Saturdays, September through May.
  • Occasionally there are departures from this usual schedule, to avoid holiday conflicts.

On Facebook as: “Southern Oregon Contra Dance”

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Current Dance Schedule

(SOCD Schedule - Handout / Flyer)

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Southern Oregon Contra Dance

• All Contra Dance events are:
  • On a 3rd Saturday, except where noted.
    • 7:00 PM is the Beginner Session
    • 7:30 - 10:30 is the Main Dance
  • Held at: The Grove - Ashland, Oregon
    • (Unless otherwise noted.)

(A Google Calendar is available at the end of this page.)

2019 - 2020 Event Schedule - SOCD

2019 - Summer Dance - (Not Scheduled)

• Neophyte Callers

2019-Sep-21 - #190921

• Karen Olsen - Caller
• Cascade Crossing - Band

2019-Oct-26 - #191026 ... 4th Saturday

• Woody Lane - Caller
• Eugene City Barnstormers - Band

2019-Nov-16 - #191116

• Brooke Friendly - Caller
• Carr Family Band - Band

2019-Dec-14 - #191214 … 2nd Saturday

• Becky Nankivell - Caller
• Carr Family Band - Band

2020-Jan-18 - #200118

• Karen Olsen - Caller
• Siskiyou Celt - Band

2020-Feb-22 - #200222 ... 4th Saturday

• Brooke Friendly - Caller
• Carr Family Band - Band

2020-Mar-21 - #200321 ... CANCELED ... due to COVID-19

The main motivation for this decision was this article.

We wish you all health & happiness.

• Noah Grunzweig - Caller
• The Hat Band - Band

2020-Apr-18 - #200418 ... CANCELED ... due to COVID-19

• Rich Goss - Caller
• Stepwise - Band

2020-May-16 - #200516 ... CANCELED ... due to COVID-19

• Lynn Ackerson - Caller
• Dan Engle - Band

Dance Details

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Time

• 7:00 PM - Beginners’ Instruction with the Caller
  • Highly recommended for New Dancers
• 7:30-10:30 PM - Main Dance
  • There will be a 15 minute break about halfway through the dance.

Admission

We have a new "Sliding Scale" admission policy, which has been working very well for us. The average cost for us to break even is $12 / person.

Suggested:

• $8 - $15 for Non-Members
  • Membership Form
    • Membership & 501(c)(3) Gifting Information
      • Make A Donation
• $6 - $15 for Members & College Students
• Free... for High School age & Younger
• Anyone can watch and listen for free!

If you make a comfortable living...

Please give generously to subsidize those who do not.

Payment by check is allowed... Make checks payable to: SOCD

Clean bodies and clothing are encouraged; perfume scents are discouraged.

Location

• The Grove - Ashland, Oregon
  • 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
    • "The Grove" is an Ashland Parks and Recreation facility of the City of Ashland, OR - USA.
  • Entrance to the Dance is through the doors that face the large parking lot (on the West side of the building).
    • The entrance parking lot is located between the Police, Council, and Courts buildings, and The Grove.