Democrats offer a way to ‘dance around’ political divisions at Feb. 10 event
A community dance, featuring live music and an experienced Contra dance caller, is set for Feb. 10 at the Swan River Community Hall, 115 Swan River Rd., Bigfork.
Despite sponsorship by the Flathead County Democratic party, “This is not a political event,” said Carol Dietrich, one-half of the local music duo Folkdust. “There will be no political speeches.” Rather, she said the intention is to start regular dances in the community “to have fun,” she said, “to get people to come together. It seems like we need more of that.”
Carol is the host for the event. She said she and dance caller Christa Torrens have lots of experience with Contra dance, as does Marion Boatwright, Carol’s partner in music and life. Marion will lead a newly formed three-piece band dubbed the Unstrung String Band, which includes local musicians Bill Rossiter on banjo and Al McCurry, guitar.
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