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Contraplicity to perform for contra dancers in costume

The band Contraplicity includes, from left in back, Steven Carlberg, piano; Bob Kirkman, fiddle; and Bill Porter, flutes and whistles.

1022-GO-CONTRAPLICITY — The band Contraplicity includes, from left in back, Steven Carlberg, piano; Bob Kirkman, fiddle; and Bill Porter, flutes and whistles.

Times Staff Reports

Updated: Oct 22, 2015, 5:26 AM

Published: Oct 22, 2015, 12:33 AM

Northern and southern sounds from the trio of musicians of Contraplicity will get contra dancers into step at the Halloween dance in Sautee. Andrea Nettleton will shepherd dancers through the band’s versatile repertoire of New England, Quebecois, Celtic, contemporary and old-time tunes. Dancers in disguise will receive special prizes.

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Local celebrities face off in dance contest to raise money for 3 charities

Dancing for a Cause set for Aug. 26

Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

08102017 DANCE 1 — Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

Norm Cannada

Updated: Aug 23, 2017, 3:12 PM

Published: Aug 9, 2017, 10:44 PM

Some call it the “best fundraiser in town.” The fourth annual Dancing for a Cause will bring dinner, dancing and competition to the Chattahoochee Country Club on Aug. 26 as 10 local “celebrities” vie for the coveted Mirror Ball . The event, which begins with dinner at 7 p.m. and the show following at 8 p.m., is a fundraiser for three local charities: Gainesville-Hall County Alliance for Literacy, Center Point and Rape Response Inc.

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