Springforth Ball 2026 schedule
April 10-11-12
Please note, the weekend schedule Is still in the works and additional details will be added in the weeks to come. Thanks for your patience!
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
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7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Registration – in the Lower Lobby |
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8:00pm – 11:30pm |
Contra Dance – Wild Asparagus and George Marshall in Arents Hall |
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SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
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10:00am – 11:00am |
Registration and coffee in the Lower Lobby |
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10:00am – 10:50am |
Waltz 101 Workshop/ Wake Up Waltzing with TBD and recorded music in Gym (restricted footwear) |
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11:00am – 12:20am Concurrent Sessions |
Go With the Flow Contra Dance Session with George Marshall and Wild Asparagus in Arents Hall Open Waltz to recorded music in Gym (restricted footwear) |
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12:30pm – 1:50pm 1:15pm – 1:50pm |
Lunch – in the Dining Hall. Box lunches available for preorder at registration until April 4 Group discussion in the library. Topic to be announced – Takes place during second half of lunch |
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2:00pm – 3:20pm Concurrent Sessions |
Challenging Contra Dance Session with George Marshall and Wild Asparagus in Arents Hall Skill Building Workshop with TBD in the Gym (restricted footwear) |
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3:30pm – 4:50pm Concurrent Sessions |
English Country Dance Session with TBD and TBD in Arents Hall Swing Workshop with TBD and Recorded music in the Gym (restricted footwear) |
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5:30pm – 7:00pm |
Covered Dish Supper in the Dining Hall. If you can, please bring a dish for the potluck. A list of local restaurants is also available. |
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8:00pm – 11:30pm |
Contra Dance Ball with George Marshall and Wild Asparagus in Arents Hall |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13 |
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10:00am – 11:15am Concurrent Events |
Brunch with fresh griddled waffles, fruit, and coffee in the Dining Hall. Open waltz to recorded music in Arents Hall. |
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11:30am – 12:20pm |
Waltz with Wild Asparagus in Arents Hall |
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12:30pm – 2:30pm |
Farewell Contra Dance with George Marshall and Wild Asparagus in Arents Hall |
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2:30pm |
Cleanup & Safe Travels. The weekend pantry will be open with all uneaten food. Check for your belongings, including dishes. If you can help, please assist us in restoring our beautiful hall to its original condition. |
Workshop Descriptions
Group Discussion: Spark conversation with dancers and organizers in positive group discussion. Suggested topics may be emailed to tadamsvacontra@gmail.com for consideration.
Locations Around the “Old School House”
Arents Hall
The upstairs ballroom. Accessible from grand stairs at the front entryway and a stairwell at the back, near the gym. Please keep our dance hall clear of trip hazards by storing excess items on the shelves in the Library or the break room to the right of the grand stairway.
Gymnasium
Gym Footwear Restrictions: No hard soled or street shoes are permitted in the Gymnasium. Clean sneakers are recommended. Dance socks, to cover the balls of your shoes and reduce friction, will be available.
The gym is located on the first floor at the back of the building (down split-level stairs).
Library
The Library is on the first floor, to the left of the entry hall and registration desk. Personal items such as coats and shoes bay be stored on the shelves in the Library to keep our dance hall clear of trip hazards.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is on the first floor, to the right of the entry hall and registration desk.
Bathrooms
Three single stall, all gender bathrooms are available off of the entry hall: two on the left, beyond the registration desk, one at the very front, immediately to the right of the entry door. A Ladies only bathroom is available at the back of the Dining Hall.
