Following hot on the heels of the haggisly romantic Robbie Burns Contra Dance in January, the Funtime Fiddlers are again ramping up the romance for the Valentine’s Day Contra Dance at the Big Yellow Merville Hall.
On Saturday, Feb. 18, wear your heart on your sleeve and whoop it up to the contra dance tunes of these coy fiddlers. Passion will be their password as they pluck their strings for your dancing pleasure while dance caller, June Cannon, blows kisses and commands and keeps the dancers organized and having fun.
Generally, there is a contra dance workshop right before the dance from 7 to 7:29 p.m., where Cannon will introduce the swooning dancers to new moves as well as teach the basics.
At 7:30, on Cupid’s command, the Funtime Fiddlers blow kisses to the crowd, start the music and the gaiety begins. Single dancers and families are very welcome. Singles can pair up with anyone during the Contras and our Contra sets last about 15 to 20 minutes.
In between the called Contra dances will be waltzes and reels, jigs and swing tunes, as well as some talented soloists for some Valentine’s variety.
There will be spot prizes and prizes for the best dressed and most romantic couples, the aroma of chocolate and candied hearts will waft from the canteen and love will be in the air.
So pop into the Big Yellow Merville Dance Hall, right on the Old Island Highway between Campbell River and Courtenay next Sunday. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing starts at 7:30.
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth, with kids six and under free. Families can join in the fun $22.
For more information call 250-339-4249 or email seabankmars@shaw.ca
