Event

Dandelion Romp: Saturday Evening Contra Dance

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Date

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time

7:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Location

Hales Gymnasium

180 W. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

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Cost

$25

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Join us for a wonderful evening of contra dancing.

7:30 p.m. Beginner Lesson

8–9 p.m. Evening Contra (Student band: Jig Rig)

9–11 p.m. Evening Contra

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 a full schedule and register to attend.

Open to all members of the public