Pittsburgh Contras and Squares http://pittsburghcontra.org Friday Night Contra Dances at Swisshelm Park Community Center Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:29:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New contra FAQ page. http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/02/new-contra-faq-page/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/02/new-contra-faq-page/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:25:13 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=244 We have added a Frequently Asked Questions page to the web site for people who may find our site and wonder what contra dancing is all about.  If you have ideas for more or better content, feel free to e-mail the web master.  Help us attract new people to our Friday [...]]]> We have added a Frequently Asked Questions page to the web site for people who may find our site and wonder what contra dancing is all about.  If you have ideas for more or better content, feel free to e-mail the web master.  Help us attract new people to our Friday night dances.

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]]> http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/02/new-contra-faq-page/feed/ 0 Fall Dance Weekend web page http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-web-page/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-web-page/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:07:55 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=219 The 2012 Fall Dance Weekend now has a dedicated page on this site.  Look for registration and schedules there as the weekend gets closer.   Feel free to point others toward the web page to let them know about the weekend.

Also, if you attend dances outside of Pittsburgh, feel free [...]]]> The 2012 Fall Dance Weekend now has a dedicated page on this site.  Look for registration and schedules there as the weekend gets closer.   Feel free to point others toward the web page to let them know about the weekend.

Also, if you attend dances outside of Pittsburgh, feel free to print the save the date announcements and bring them with you to make available:  fdw_savethedate.pdf

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]]> http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-web-page/feed/ 0 Dance CANCELLED – January 20 http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/dance-cancelled-january-20/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/dance-cancelled-january-20/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:47:35 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=178 Tonight’s dance (January 20) is cancelled due to the predicted winter storm.  Ice and snow are predicted for this evening, and we want our community to stay safe.  We hope to see everyone in future weeks.

]]> Tonight’s dance (January 20) is cancelled due to the predicted winter storm.  Ice and snow are predicted for this evening, and we want our community to stay safe.  We hope to see everyone in future weeks.

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]]> http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/dance-cancelled-january-20/feed/ 0 Fall Dance Weekend 2012 http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-2012/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-2012/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:10:43 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=134 The dates and lineup for our 2012 Fall Dance Weekend are confirmed!  There will be a dedicated page up on the website soon.  Look for more information and registration forms there as the weekend gets closer.

Dates
November 9-11, 2012

Bands
New Hip Trio (Joe DeZarn, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon) Friday night and [...]]]> The dates and lineup for our 2012 Fall Dance Weekend are confirmed!  There will be a dedicated page up on the website soon.  Look for more information and registration forms there as the weekend gets closer.

Dates
November 9-11, 2012

Bands
New Hip Trio (Joe DeZarn, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon) Friday night and Sat. workshops
Great Bear Trio (Andrew, Noah and Kim) Sat. & Sun.

Callers
Ron Buchanan
Gaye Fifer

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]]> http://pittsburghcontra.org/2012/01/fall-dance-weekend-2012/feed/ 0 New Year’s Eve Dance http://pittsburghcontra.org/2011/12/new-years-eve-dance/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2011/12/new-years-eve-dance/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:08:02 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=99 Cindy Harris.]]> We are having a New Year’s Eve Dance.  December 31, 8 until midnight at Swisshelm Park Community Center.  Featuring the Cosmic Otters with caller Rachel Shapiro and Pittsburgh callers.
We’re planning a potluck extravaganza during the break so bring your favorite finger-food hors d’oeuvres and desserts to share!
Questions? Contact Cindy Harris.

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]]> http://pittsburghcontra.org/2011/12/new-years-eve-dance/feed/ 0 Introduction http://pittsburghcontra.org/2011/12/introduction/ http://pittsburghcontra.org/2011/12/introduction/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:30:29 +0000 bronwyn_woods http://pittsburghcontra.org/?p=82 Welcome to the Pitsburgh Contra Dance news page.  This space will show updates about our community and our events.

]]> Welcome to the Pitsburgh Contra Dance news page.  This space will show updates about our community and our events.

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