Florida Snow Ball 2012: A Contradance Weekend on the Beach

Notice!

The Florida Snow Ball currently has waiting list in all categories. However, we are still accepting registrations from those who feel they might get lucky.

January 25-27, 2013 in Gulfport, Florida

Registration opens as of September 8, 2012.

Registration forms available -- linked HERE.

Music by Riptide with Glen Loper, Owen Marshall, Alden Robinson and Stuart Kenny, and The Blue Ribbon Dance Band with Rodney Miller, Max Newman, Sam Bartlett and Mark Hellenberg.

Callers Will Mentor and Cis Hinkle

Sound Jamie Platt

This is a contra dance weekend not to be missed. It will be held at the Gulfport Casino, a beautiful beach-front ballroom with a large white maple floor.

Presented by Tampa Friends of Old-Time Dance.

Schedule

Friday Night

6:00 p.m. Check-In
6:30 Pot-Luck Dinner (Bring a dish to share)
7:30-8:00 Couples dances played by The Blue Ribbon Dance Band
8:00-9:30 Welcome Dance - The Blue Ribbon Dance Band and Will Mentor
Break Couples Dance - Music provided by Kathie Aagaard and Friends
10:00-11:30 Welcome Dance - Riptide and Cis Hinkle

Saturday

Starting at 9:00 a.m.; Continental Breakfast;
9:30-10:45 Cool Transitions - Riptide and Will
11:00-12:15 Go With the Flow - The Blue Ribbon Dance Band and Cis
12:15-1:30 Lunch - Restaurant lists and menus are located on the bar.
1:30-3:00 Mindbending Contras - Riptide and Cis
3:30-5:00 No Loitering! Cs&Ss* - The Blue Ribbon Dance Band and Will
5:00-7:30 Dinner Time

Saturday Night

7:30-9:15 The Snow Ball - Riptide and Will
Break Couples Dance - Music provided by Larry & Maureen & Friends
9:45-11:30 The Snow Ball - The Blue Ribbon Dance Band and Cis
8:00-11:30 p.m. Contra Dancing

Sunday

9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:15-11:45 Farewell Dance - Riptide and Cis
12:00-1:30 Farewell Dance - The Blue Ribbon Dance Band and Will

*Contras and Squares

Registration

The Florida Snow Ball is a gender-balanced event. All registrations must be received in advance of the weekend. No walk-ins will be admitted to any of the sessions.

Lodging and Meals

Here is this year's list of nearby lodging places.

Childcare

No childcare will be provided. Parents are responsible for their children.

Food

Bring your favorite dish to the potluck dinner Friday evening. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, continental breakfast will be provided. Refreshments will also be provided during the dances. (A list of local restaurants will be available at the dance.)

Directions to Gulfport Casino

Gulfport Casino is at 5500 Shore Blvd. South, in Gulfport, Florida. (MapQuest)

Take I-275 to the 22nd Avenue S. exit and head west. Turn left onto Beach Blvd. (55th Street will be on the right.) Head south until the street ends at the Gulfport Casino, which is located directly on the water.