Live in or visiting Oregon? Consider booking a date to perform for the 2009-2010 season near Coos Bay! We dance on the third Sat. of each month; open calling slots include:   September 19 October 17 November 21 December 5 (first Saturday, not third Saturday) January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15   Now in its 11th year, this dance typically draws 30 to 50 enthusiastic dancers. If you've never called or played here, be aware that about half of the dancers are beginners, and children are welcomed into the lines. Callers are encouraged to be prepared with easy dances; it's a great opportunity to practice your patience and skill in teaching new moves. But our cadre of experienced dancers will welcome more challenging material later in the evening.   It may be a long trek here from wherever you are, and the pay may not excite you: $75 for the caller. But there are some benefits to calling and playing here.   The first benefit is the beautiful coast itself. Why not bring your family or friends for a long weekend?   Another benefit is our hospitality. We'll put you up in comfortable homes with friendly people. Eat, laugh, play music till all hours, and make new friends.   What we offer the most of is appreciation. If you play or call for us, you're helping make contra dancing happen in a community where it means a lot. Because we're far from larger communities, we don't have a lot of opportunities to contra dance other than our own monthly dance. We love to dance, and we can't do it without you. You'll be able to tell how much the dancers appreciate the music and the calling. Ask anyone who's played or called here recently. Thanks for considering!   Best regards,   Stacy Rose rosecontra(a)yahoo.com 541.756.4701 1572 Grant St. North Bend, OR 97459