Roanoke RailRoader Contra Dance Weekend
Directions to the skating rink. 8.6 miles from Moose Lodge
Roanoke Railroader dates are July 4, 5, 6, 7, 2024 !
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JOIN US FOR A FRIDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE
Railroader will lead a bike ride from the Moose Lodge on Friday morning, July 7th. Meet at 9:30am, near the Railroader banner, and begin riding at 9:45 am. We'll be on paved lower traffic roads near Carvins Cove. The pace will be slow enough to allow us to socialize and stay together. You can do the first 10 mile loop and call it quits. Or, you can add the out-n-back bonus option near the end for an extra 17.5 miles for a total of 27.5 miles. The first 10 miles is relatively flat. The bonus is a moderate uphill grade to the turnaround and then downhill all the way back. You can see the routes and elevation profile here:
Thursday : July 4 Schedule refined closer to the dance weekend
7:30pm - 8:00pm Beginner lesson with
8:00pm - 11:00pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller
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Friday : July 5
8:30am - 2:00pm Hike to McAfee Knob - Appalachian Trail - meet at Railroader banner
9:30am - 1:00pm Cycling trip - meet at Railroader banner
10:30am - 11:45am Trip to Mill Mountain Star - meet at Railroader banner
1:30pm - 2:45pm Caller workshop with
3:00pm - 4:30pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller
5:00pm - 6:55pm Supper break
6:55pm - 7:00pm Opening Ceremony
7:00pm - 8:50pm Contra Dance with Latter Day Lizards and caller
8:50 pm Drawings for free CD's and other prizes
9:00pm - 9:30pm Contra Dance with Toss the Possum and caller Emily Rush
9:30pm - 10:00pm *****FIREWORKS ****** !!!!!!!
10:00pm - 11:00pm Contra Dance with Toss The Possum and caller Emily Rush
11:00pm - ???? Rushfest with Emily Rush
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Saturday : July 6
7:30am - 9:30am Continental Breakfast in Dance Hall (campers only) (coffee earlier)
9:30am - 10:30am Salty Dog Rag workshop with Warren Doyle
10:30am - 12:00pm Contra dance with
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch Break
12:45pm - 1:30pm Waltzing
1:30pm - 3:15pm Challenging contra dances w/ and
3:25pm - 3:30pm Group photos AT BANNER OUT FRONT
3:30pm - 5:00pm Contra dance with Toss The Possum and caller Emily Rush
5:00pm - 7:30pm Cookout - Pot Luck
7:15pm - 7:50pm Waltzing Toss The Possum
7:50pm - 7:55pm Drawing for free CD's and other prizes
8:00pm - 9:30pm Contra dance with Toss The Possum and caller
9:40pm - 11:15pm Contra Dance with Latter Day Lizards and caller Emily Rush
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Sunday: July 7
7:30am - 10:00am Continental Breakfast (at Moose and at rink)
NOTE >>> NO activities will be at Moose Lodge from 9 - 1pm - ALL will be at the skating rink
9:30am - Drive, carpool or ride shuttles to Skate Center of Roanoke (see map)
9:30am - 12:15pm Skating Rink Contra Dancing - 4121 Brandon Ave., Rke.
9:30am - 11:00am Contra Dance Latter Day Lizards and caller
11:00am - 11:15am Circle Dance w/ Warren Doyle
11:15am - 12:15pm Rushfest and caller Emily Rush
10:00am - 12:15pm Lazer Tag (10 at a time)
10:00am - 12:15pm Open Roller Skating
12:15 pm Drive or ride back to Moose lodge (or to lunch)
12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch break
1:15pm - 2:15pm Contra Dance Toss The Possum and Emily Rush
2:20pm - 3:20pm Contra Dance Latter Day Lizards and caller
3:20pm - 3:30pm Both bands farewell contra dance
Drive home safely !