Comments | hardybear: Dancing up a storm

hardybear

Dancing up a storm

Apr 24, 2006 00:40

I went to the gay/lesbian contra dance on Saturday night. It was their second anniversary, and they had some nice extra touches: decorations in the hall, a food table full of goodies (including their punch which, in accordance with tradition, had five ingredients), and wonderful calling by Erik Hoffman ( Read more... )

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pharmbear April 24 2006, 12:22:31 UTC

When I lived in Boston, I used to go to the contra dancing events held in Jamaica Plain. I really enjoyed the balance of both men and women and how the dancing itself was considered "gender free". You are right...it is a lot of work!

multifaceted hardybear April 24 2006, 19:58:48 UTC

You danced in Boston? Is there anything in the gay life you haven't already tried? You are a diamond with many facets.

But you haven't done any contra dancing here? Why not? You should give it another try.

Nothing like a good dancing bear :)

Hope your new job is going well.

labeartorycub April 24 2006, 15:09:42 UTC

Glad to read that you had a great time. I was planning to go too, but I got invited to a birthday party instead. The last time I went contra dancing (in February), I dragged Donald with me--- and I got him to dance! We had a great time.

Dancing here and there hardybear April 24 2006, 19:56:21 UTC

Did you know there will be a contra dance in the East Bay on May5--at the humanist hall in Oakland?

Perhaps I will see you there!

Re: Dancing here and there labeartorycub April 25 2006, 03:07:17 UTC

No, I did not know. Thanks for telling me! Hope to see you there.

markosf April 24 2006, 17:09:40 UTC

Oooo I didn't even consider the live music when making my choice! I think you had the better dance, as the caller at the ECR dance was somewhat bland.