Program Schedule
The Contra College weekend promises to be packed with activities. Everything that you find in the following schedule is included in the registration price except where noted.
Friday, 11 November 2011 - PM
| 5:00 |
Registration opens |
| 6:00 |
Dinner |
| 7:00 |
Freshmen Orientation – welcome, icebreakers |
| 7:30-8:45 |
Contra 101 – "Introduction to Contra Dancing" |
| 8:45-9:00 |
Break |
| 9:00-10:00 |
Contra 102 – “Step Into Fun” |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Post-dance tea and snacks |
Saturday, 12 November 2011 - AM
| 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:45 | Contra 201 – “The Importance of Progress” |
| 10:45-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-12:15 | Waltz 101 – "Introduction To Waltz" |
Saturday, 12 November 2011 - PM
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:45-3:15 | Contra 202 – “The Contra Corner” |
| 3:15-3:45 | Break |
| 3:45-5:00 | Music 101 – “How To Hear And Dance To Contra Music” |
| 5:00 | Dinner out - not included in registration, explore local restaurants. |
| 7:00-10:00 | Palo Alto Contra Dance, with StringFire and Kelsey Hartman calling, visits Contra College |
| 10:00-11:00 | Post-dance tea and snacks |
Sunday, 13 November 2011 - AM
| 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:45 | Contra 301 - De-briefing Saturday night, final tips and questions. |
| 11:00-12:15 | Senior Prom & Graduation |
Sunday, 13 November 2011 - PM
* Post-dance potluck snacks and informal couple dancing: Dancers who play an instrument should feel free to participate in an acoustic jam or we'll play some recorded tunes from the iPod for waltzing..