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The South Coast Folk Society holds a dance every third Saturday from September through May. The Greenacres Grange is located off Hwy 42 between Coos Bay and Coquille near milepost 3. The dance is fun for the whole family -- come alone or with friends, wear comfortable clothing.
No partners or experience needed! 

Click here to see a cool video of contra dancing in New Hampshire filmed in 1965, courtesy of filmmaker David Hoffman

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Dance Schedule:
 
March 20 - band: Willow Creek (Bandon, OR) and caller: Silas Minyard (Portland, OR)
 
April 17 - band: Lanny Martin Revue (Portland, OR); caller: Rich Goss (Portland, OR)
 
May 15 - band: The Bumbling Buskers & Friends; caller: Alan Winston (Palo Alto, CA)
 
 
 

(Sung to the melody of "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" by The Beatles)
 
I don't want to kiss or hold your hand
I just want to do an allemande
There is really nothing else I'd rather do
'cause I'm happy just to dance with you
 
I don't need to hug or hold you tight
Let's just form a ring and circle right
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'cause I'm happy just to dance with you
 
Just to dance with you (whoa - oh)
Is everything I need
Just balance and come near
Then really swing me, dear
I'm so happy when you dance with me
 
Even if they call a ladies' chain
I will soon be in your arms again
For no matter how much twirling he will do
He will chain me right on back to you.
 
Just to dance with you (whoa - oh)
Is everything I need
Although my feet are sore
We're lining up once more
I'll be happy when this dance is through.
 
Used with permission by Gail Elber