Holiday family dance coming to Hayesville’s Elf School of the Arts

By Harrison Keely

Guest Writer

Have family or friends coming to town for Thanksgiving and looking for a fun group activity that doesn't involve screens? The Elf School of the Arts at 982 Elf School Rd in Hayesville is hosting a community dance for all ages Tuesday, November 24, from 7-9 p.m. You’ll learn to do-si-do, allemande, and promenade with friends new and old to live music from local band The Wildflower Pickers.

An instructor teaches all the moves before each song begins and calls out moves in time to the music so you always know what's next. A suggested donation of $5-15 helps pay the band. This will be the first “contra dance” held at the historic Elf School of the Arts, but not the last! Future community dances are scheduled there December 1, 15, and 22 – all at 7 p.m.

People of all ages are welcome to come on their own, with a partner, or with the whole family. No experience or fancy clothing is needed. Folks are also invited to enjoy the music if they don’t want to dance.

Have questions? Contact Harrison Keely at 828-361-0168 or hkeely@gmail.com.