Apple Blossom Bliss Contra Weekend
May 8-10th, 2026
Music
Stringrays
Big Fun
Gender Free Calling
Gaye Fifer
Sam Smith
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration is encouraged.
Cancellations accepted until 4/24/2026; Cancellation fee is $10.
Bring clean, indoor shoes for dancing. No street shoes permitted on the dance floor!
Earl Bird registration closes on 4/8/2026.
For housing, please contact mbean@emich.edu.
Questions: mbean@emich.edu or call/text (734) 695-0225
Rates
Early Bird Full Weekend: $110 (includes Saturday lunch & dinner)
Full Weekend: $130 (includes Saturday lunch & dinner)
Friday Only: $40
Saturday Only: $75 (includes lunch & dinner)
Sunday Only: $30
Saturday Night Contra Only: Pay-What-You-Can; Suggested $25
T-Shirts: $
When
May 8-10, 2026
Location
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Program
(to be finalized)
Friday, 5/8
Contra Dance 8-11pm
Big Fun w/ Gaye Fifer
Stringrays w/ Sam Smith
Techno Contra 11:15pm - TBD
Saturday, 5/9
Open Waltz 10-11am
Big Fun
Contra Dance 11-12pm
Big Fun w/ Sam Smith
Lunch Break (meal provided) 12-1:30pm
Workshop 1:30-2:45pm
Contra Dance 3-5:30pm
Big Fun w/ Gaye Fifer
Stringrays w/ Sam Smith
Dinner Break (meal provided) 6-7:15pm
Contra Dance 7:30-10:15pm
Stringrays w/ Sam Smith & Gaye Fifer
Techno Contra 10:30-11:30pm
After Party 11:30-TBD
Sunday, 5/10
Challenging Contras 10-11am
Stringrays w/ Gaye Fifer
Farewell Contra 11-12pm
Big Fun w/ Sam Smith
Snacks/Lunch 12-12:30pm
Stringrays Concert 6pm
Stay for AACTMAD’s Advanced English Country Dance at 2pm!