MIDDLETOWN — The second quarterly contra dances will be held Saturday at Armstrong Hall, home of Lake County Jazzercise, at 15642 Armstrong St. in Middletown.
This dance will be led by Erik Hoffman, a contra caller from Healdsburg. The live, old-time fiddle music will be provided by the Cobb Stompers, the Skelton crew and friends.
Contra dancing is somewhat similar to square dancing, but less formal. There is no fancy footwork that participants have to learn or memorize; they are led through each dance by the caller.
Because it”s a social dance, attendees don”t need to arrive with a partner.
The dance begins with easier dances at 6:30 p.m. and gently progresses to more challenging figures until 10 p.m. Admission will cost $5 at the door. Attendees are asked to wear shoes that won”t harm the hardwood floor. Call 260-2900 for more information or email info@lcjazz.com.
