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SUMMARY:Community Event: Contra Dancing in Franklin
LOCATION:Macon County Public Library (149 Siler Farm Road)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin Contra Dance community this summer for an in
 viting series of lively\, beginner-friendly gatherings filled with music\
 , movement\, and connection. Held monthly from March through November\, t
 hese community dances welcome everyone—no partner or prior experience nee
 ded.\n\nThe Fall 2026 Contra Dance series features three opportunities to
  join in:\n\n• Thursday\, Sept 17 (6:30–9:00 pm) at the Macon County Publ
 ic Library (149 Siler Farm Road)\, with live music by George Paul & Ameli
 a Morgan and calling by Claire Takemori.\n\n• Sunday\, Oct 18 (2:30–5:00 
 pm) at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (51 Cowee School Drive)\, 
 featuring Here On the Hill (band from MA) with caller Wendy Graham.\n\n• 
 Thursday\, Nov 19 (6:30–9:00 pm) at the Macon County Public Library\, wit
 h music from Dittyville (band from VA) and calling by Seth Tepfer.\n\nEac
 h event begins with a welcoming half-hour introduction\, making it easy f
 or beginners to jump in\, followed by two hours of joyful dancing. Experi
 enced dancers are always eager to help newcomers learn the steps\, creati
 ng a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.\n\nParticipants can expect high
 -quality live music from talented folk musicians across the Southeast and
  skilled\, engaging callers who guide the dances with care and enthusiasm
 . Attendees are encouraged to bring a water bottle and snack if desired\,
  and to refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products to keep the spa
 ce comfortable for all.\n\nA suggested donation of $10–$20 per person sup
 ports t\n\nhttp://next-to-u.app/events/f10da81a-cb35-421a-be5f-19193f1eee
 1a
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