dancing folk

Contra & Community

location

Come hang out with us!

Schedule

6:30: Gathering Singalong
7 – 8:30pm: Contra Dance
8:30 – 9:30pm: Clean up and socialize

Address

Jubilee Baptist Church
2025 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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COMMUNITY.
DANCE.
CONNECTION.

We—Russ Bowen, Galen Kirkpatrick, Julian Bowen, and Emily Rush—are bringing people together through the joy of traditional music and dance. Our weekly, early-evening contra dance is shorter than a typical evening event, making it more accessible for families with young kids, newcomers, and anyone who loves to dance but also values time to connect before and after.

Rooted in tradition and built for community, our dance is about more than just the steps—it’s about creating a place where everyone belongs.

Our Organizers

Russ
Bowen

President

Emily
Rush

VP & Caller

Galen
Kirkpatrick

Treasurer & Sound Wizard

Julian
Bowen

Youth Ambassador

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