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Bayou Bedlam, the contra dance weekend in Houston, Texas Bayou Bedlam, the contra dance weekend in Houston, Texas

Bayou Bedlam

2025 Schedule

Updated 11/24/2024.

Friday, February 21
7:00–8:00 pm Registration
8:00–11:00 pm Dance with Lisa and Stringrays
Saturday, February 22
9:30–10:00 am Coffee, continental breakfast, and registration.
10:00–11:00 am Stylish Contras with Lisa and Tea&Whiskey
Tips on safe and satisfying dancing (swings, allemandes, twirls, communication. Features a lot of dancing.
11:00–Noon Unusual Progressions with Lisa and Tea&Whiskey
Contras with surprising transitions.
 
12:15–1:30 pm Lunch by Alice and the All Star Chefs
Caller-oriented discussion with Lisa Greenleaf.
 
1:30–2:30 pm I Dare You Dances with Lisa and Stringrays
Challenging contras that work.
2:45–4:30 pm Local Callers Session (limited slots) with Stringrays
 
4:30–8:00 pm Dinner on your own
 
8:00–11:00 pm Dance with Lisa and Stringrays
Sunday, February 23
Time TBD Chair yoga with Lisa McQuade
10:30–Noon Brunch by Alice and the All Star Chefs
Noon–1:00 pm Cool Choreography with Lisa and Stringrays
Dances that are clever and satisfying.
1:00–2:00 pm Afternoon Delights with Lisa and Stringrays
A great selection of contras and squares with an emphasis on good connection and skillful style.
2:00 pm Cleanup and move out.