Green Ball
The Environmental Action Coalition of Davidson College invites all students, professors, and community members to the 6th Annual Green Ball! The Green Ball is a contra dance and chance auction fund-raiser held on behalf of the Davidson Lands Conservancy.
A contra dance is a social dance featuring live music and rotating dance lines, with many of the steps borrowed from square dancing and line dancing. It is fast-paced, fun, and easy to learn. The evening includes a brief lesson for beginners with local caller Dean Snipes, live music by Asheville-based band Appalachian Storm, a chance auction, and local-food refreshments catered by the Eco-House. No date, formal attire, or experience necessary! All proceeds will benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust that works to protect natural, open space in the Town of Davidson.
The Green Ball will take place on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm in the Lilly Family Gallery room of Chambers on the Davidson College campus. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for children, and will be on sale in the Alvarez Student Union starting February 8th. Please contact Alicia Frank '11 by email (alfrank@davidson.edu) or phone (704-999-2465) to reserve tickets or for more information.
What: The Green Ball
Description: A contra dance and chance auction fundraiser sponsored by the Davidson College Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) on behalf of the Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC)
Band: Appalachian Storm
Caller: Dean Snipes
Where: Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers
When: Friday Feb. 12th 7:30-11 pm (7:30 Lesson, 8:00 Dancing)
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 children
Contact: Alicia Frank '11 (alfrank@davidson.edu, 704-999-2465) for tickets & information.
Appalachian Storm: www.appalachianstorm.com
Each spring, the Davidson College Environmental Action Coalition hosts the Green Ball – an evening of bluegrass and contra dancing enjoyed by students, professors, and local townspeople. Proceeds are donated to the Davidson Lands Conservancy. DLC is grateful for EAC's continued support!
In 2009, the dance and accompanying silent auction netted $2,350 for the DLC!
Come join us! Free lessons are given before the dance begins, so you don't have to know how to contra dance!
