Weekend Information

Delafield Contra Dance

A place to "Dance as if no one was watching"

Weekend Information

FAQ's
Can I register for the entire weekend on Friday when I arrive?
Yes you can!
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What do I need to bring?
a. Your clean leather soled shoes. We want to keep the floor in good shape and ask for your help by cleaning your shoes well before going on the dance floor.

b. Your water bottle. Water will be available at the hall. And the weather forecast looks like sunny weather and temps in low 80's.

c. A contribution for the snack table will be appreciated.

d. The desire to have lots of fun!
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Is the dance gender balanced?
No this dance isn't gender balanced. We encourage you to enjoy dancing with who ever asks you to dance.
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How is traveling through Chicago?
Depending on the time of day the travel through Chicago can be very easy. Check http://www.dot.il.gov/road/distone.html
for construction updates. Keep in mind that this year we are the weekend before the 4th, June 24 - 26, so holiday traffic won't be an issue.
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Is the hall air conditioned?
Yes, the hall is air conditioned and we will have very large fans to help with air circulation.
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Food at the venue

There will be snacks available Friday night and Saturday night.

Saturday night we have organized a dinner. The cost is $15 and includes a vegetarian and non-vegetarian options with salad or vegetarian entree, a beverage and desert. The entrees come from a local organic market, Good Harvest.

A light brunch will be available on Sunday morning at the break and sandwich fixings will be available at the lunch break.

Saturday box lunches are available for purchase. The cost is $10 and includes a sandwich of your choice - baked ham, smoked turkey, roast beef, vegetarian - on a Kaiser roll with lettuce and cheese, chips, potato salad and an oatmeal raisin cookie as well as a soda.

Of special interest. . .

We will also have a bucket raffle going on. The featured item is a quilt designed, made and donated by Jo Mortland a dancer from Chicago. It has a great lizard theme.

What states are represented in 2011?

WI, IL, PA, OH, TX, KS, IA, MO, KY, MA, IN, NC and VA!

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What states were represented in 2010?
WI, MO, IL, PA, OH, IA, MI, TX, MT, FL, KY and VA!

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What states were represented in 2009?
WI, MO, IL, PA, OH, IA, MI, KY, DC and VA!
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What states were represented in 2008?
WI, MO, MN, IL, OH, IA, MI, PA, VA, UT, KY, CT and NY!