Old time contra dance Feb. 11
Take your Valentine dancing to the Sweetheart Contra Dance hosted by the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association District #3 (CSOTFA #3) on Saturday, Feb. 11. The dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the activity hall of the Community Congregational Church, which is on the corner of East "E" and Green Street in Tehachapi.
Any person or couple new to contra dancing can come at 6:30 p.m. as there will be lessons for beginners until 7 p.m. There is an admission charge of $5 for adults, $2 for children, and any current member of CSOTFA #3 will receive a $1 off of their admission, as all proceeds will go to support COSTFA #3, which is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
Anyone wanting to become a member of CSOTFA #3 may do so at the dance, as annual membership fees are $2 for kids under the age of 18, $14 per person, or $16 per couple. This event is a family event for all ages and CSOTFA #3 will provide a variety of snacks and refreshments for all guests.
The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association District #3 holds a quarterly contra dance to help raise money for the organization, as fiddling was created to accompany dances. Contra dancing is a type of dance that is a cross between a barn and square dance, and is accompanied by a fiddle band, and a caller, who calls out the type of dance and dance moves. The fiddle band consists of fiddlers, a mandolin player, a guitar player, and a bass player.
Along with holding contra dances, the organization also holds jam sessions on the second Saturday of each month, an amateur contest, and the annual fiddle contest "Fiddln' Down the Tracks" each September.
For any additional information on CSOTFA #3 events, visit www.tehachapifiddlers.org, or call Sharon Ellsworth at 823-1506.
