Central Virginia Contradances

"Club Contras" is central Virginia's home for alternative-music contras (also commonly known as "techno contras"), normally on the 1st Sunday of each month at Greenwood Community Center. This high-energy community dancing with a cool dance club atmosphere and a DJ playing music that goes well beyond the traditional jigs and reels. Electronic, techno, house, electro-trad, disco, retro and classic rock ... all are possible. You'll experience club lighting including black lights and a powerful sound system with extra bass. We even provide glow sticks. The dances are easy to learn and loads of fun. We offer a brief orientation for first-time dancers a half hour before each event. Check out this site frequently for the latest info. Better yet, find "Club Contras" on Facebook for updates and community discussion.

2012 Admission Prices:  Adults $9, Students $6.
Sunday Night Dance Times:  Introductory lesson 6:30, dance 7:00-10:00.

No experience or partner is needed. Dress comfortably for some HOT, aerobic dancing! Blacklight-reactive clothing (especially white) is recommended.

Club Contras is an independent dance series produced in cooperation with Contra Corners. Brian Hamshar is ASCAP/BMI licensed to utilize copyrighted music for dances. For information/feedback or Lost and Found, contact Brian (see the contact link below).

Dance Schedule

Date	Location	Caller	Band	Members
Sun Jan 30, 2011* NoteIntro 6:00, dance 6:30	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Fri Feb 11, 2011	MAC	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Sat Mar 05, 2011	MAC	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Fri Mar 11, 2011	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Sat Apr 02, 2011	MAC	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Sun May 01, 2011	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Solar Sound
Mon May 30, 2011* NoteSpecial afternoon/evening dance with both dJ improper AND Perpetual e-Motion!	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar & guests	Perpetual e-Motion & dJ improper	Ed Howe, John Cote; Jeremiah Seligman
Sun Aug 07, 2011* NotePreview of the new season: 2 dances in 1!	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ B-Rye & DJ Nu B	DJ B-Rye aka Brian Hamshar (classic rock/retro/pop); DJ Nu B aka Brian Murphy (electronic/house)
Sun Sep 04, 2011	Greenwood	Eileen Thorsos	ElectroTrad	DJ Eileen Thorsos
Thu Sep 08, 2011* NoteSpecial Thursday Pre-FootFall dance! (8-11 pm)	Greenwood	Ted Hodapp	Perpetual E-Motion	Ed Howe, fiddle John Cote, guitar and percussion
Sun Oct 02, 2011	Greenwood	Jack Mitchell	dJ improper
Sun Nov 06, 2011	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Nu B
Sun Dec 04, 2011	Greenwood	Janine Smith	DJ Brian Hamshar
Mon Jan 02, 2012	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	Firecloud	Julie Vallimont (piano, effects); Andy Reiner (fiddle, effects)
Sun Feb 05, 2012	Greenwood	Eileen Thorsos	ElectroTrad	DJ Eileen Thorsos
Sun Mar 04, 2012	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Nu B
Sun Apr 01, 2012	Greenwood	Will Martin	DJ Brian Hamshar
Sun May 06, 2012	Greenwood	Brian Hamshar	DJ Nu B

Directions

GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER:  865 Greenwood Road, Greenwood VA
DO NOT rely solely on mapping websites or GPS for accurate directions! You've been warned!

Take I-64 to Exit 107 (Crozet). Turn onto US-250 West (toward Waynesboro) for 1.6 miles. Turn right on Greenwood Station Rd (Rt. 690) for 1.1 miles. Turn right on Greenwood Rd (Rt. 691). The dance is just over the hill on the right.