Re: [Callers] Lack of Contra in the Adirondacks

HI all, I tried to look for a contradance in the Adirondacks near Old Forge on 4th lake, and couldn't find any regular or event dances anywhere. Yes, I was vacationing and am addicted enough to look and plan for dance opportunities. That said, Does anyone know of a reguiar contra (or event) that is in that (or any) region of the Adirondacks? And, if there isn't, I would appreciate advice about attempting to start one - maybe as a single event next year. We took an "old fashioned train ride" complete with staged robbery, and it was corny fun but the kids loved it. I mentioned it because next to the depot is the old "Fulton Chain Town Hall - Circa 1890" that looks like a great old grange sort of dance hall. I have started inquires about possibly renting it. Have no idea about the structural integrity, tho', and didn't see much in the way of other halls big enough to do what I hope/imagine a big barn dance would be. My thought was that people getting off the train would be more likely to join in the dance, and it might even draw a few folks to try some family/community activity while on vacation. So there would be probably very little in the way of experienced dancers (unless it is advertised in say, Syracuse? or maybe get a big name band to come? ) but barn dances are fun in their own way, maybe a big circle, a square or two, and a contra or two - just an hour and a half gig. If there is an acceptance, then maybe a series could start? Any thoughts? Am I letting my missing one week of dancing while on vacation get the better of my rational mind? I think CDSS does grants to start or support this sort of activity, so maybe funding is less of an issue than I fear? Bob _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers