Event

Dandelion Romp: Friday Night Dance

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Date

Friday, April 17, 2026

Time

7:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Location

Hales Gymnasium

180 W. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

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Cost

$20

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Join us for the first contra dance of the weekend!

  • 7:30–8 p.m. Beginner Lesson
  • 8–10:15 p.m. Evening Contra
  • 10:30–11:30 p.m. Techno Contra (Calling by Michael Hamilton; Student band: Ryan and Rosalie)

Calling by Will Mentor and River Rainbowface

Music provided by Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff) and Countercurrant (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay)

The Dandelion Romp is Oberlin’s annual contra dance and folk music festival, featuring dance sessions, workshops, and concerts. 

Every year Dandelion Romp gathers dancers from across the country to spend the weekend with us. All sessions are open to the public, no previous contra dancing experience is necessary!

All Dandelion Romp events are free to Oberlin Students with ObieID and prospective students. Visit our website for more information and register to attend.

Open to all members of the public