The Old Farmer's Ball Articles and Newsletters
Articles
Dance Guidelines -- A beginners guide to the evolving do's and don'ts of contra etiquette.
OFB History by Phil Jamison -- Learn about origins of our local dance, which dates back to 1928, from one of the foremost experts on our dance traditions.
Contra Music by Laura Lengnick -- Learn about the music that drives the dance, from one of the best dance driving musicians there is.
Ode to C.Joy by Tom Magruder -- a eulogy for C.J. Dorgeloh, one of the dancers in our community, by another of our community.
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Old Farmer's Ball
PO Box 2852
Weaverville, NC 28787
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