Florida Snow Ball 2011: A Contradance Weekend on the Beach

Notice!

The Florida Snow Ball 2011.

January 21-23, 2011 in Gulfport, Florida

Registration open as of September 11, 2010.

Music by Crowfoot and Dr Groove

Callers Seth Tepfer and Adina Gordon

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.

The Headliners

Crowfoot weaves musical influences from England, Ireland, Quebec and the Applachian Mountains into a captivating fusion the delights dancers and listeners alike. They are Adam Broome on Guitar, Cittern; Jaige Trudel, Fiddle Cello; and Nicholas Williams, Flutes, Accordion, Piano.

Dr.Groove is Nat Hewitt on fiddle and lead guitar, TJ Johnson on mandolin, Seth Houston on keyboard and guitar, and Mark Hellenberg on percussion. They will lead you to a new height of contra dance ecstasy.

Seth Tepfer, "Atlanta's Dance Magician", has a warm enthusiasm that's contagious and gets everyone moving, smiling and having a good time. He is known for his infectious energy and his short and clear walk-throughs.

Adina Gordon, one of the up and coming stars of contra dance calling is known for her artful and inspired calling. She has called dances across the country and has delighted dancers with her energy and very concise walk-throughs.

Jamie Platt, from Washington, DC, will be providing sound.

Schedule

We will have more details later. Meanwhile...

Friday Night

6:00 p.m. Check-In and Pot-Luck Dinner
8:00-11:30 p.m. Contra Dancing

Saturday

Starting at 8:00 a.m.; Continental Breakfast; Workshops in couple dances, Calling, Contras, Squares, and More

Saturday Night

8:00-11:30 p.m. Contra Dancing

Sunday

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast followed by more dancing
1:45 p.m. Hugs and Farewells

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. The deadline for early registrations is December 19, 2010. Early registration is $90. For any registrations received after December 19, 2010 the cost is $100. If you must cancel, a refund minus $10 will be granted before January 2, 2010. No refunds will be given after January 1 — for any reason.

There will be a registration form for Florida Snow Ball 2011 in early September.

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.