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Annie's Contra Dance Fashions, Greenfield, MA
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Annie Collins is a clothing artisan and contra dancer who lives in Greenfield, MA. Inspired by her love of colors and textures, she has recently been pursuing her passion for creating beautiful items of clothing. In addition to her scarves, Annie also sews skirts and dresses that are great for (but not limited to) contra dancing. She also sells top-quality secondhand garments.
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Skirts and Dresses
These beautiful flowing garments are made from the same new and recycled, soft, colorful, rayon and polyester fabrics as my scarves. They are perfect for contra dancing, but are appropriate for everyday casual wear as well.
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All of Annie's creations are made individually, so there are no two exactly alike. If you see one that you'd like, you should act now. 

(Buy one from Annie's Contra Corner in-stock pieces or choose your own color scheme.)


Dance Gypsy
AnnieDrRed.jpg (127530 bytes) There's lots of twirl in this sleeveless "just above the knee" dress. A 3-tiered skirt joins the bodice at the natural waistline. (click image to see details)

Size: Medium

Dance Gypsy: $75.00 

"Flirt" Skirt 1
FlirtSkirt1.jpg (167928 bytes) This short skirt is made from a fun combination of 100% polyester fabrics which make it great for traveling. It flares from the waist for maximum twirling effect. Elastic waist (fits 27” to 40”) and knee length (22” waist to hem) (click image to see details)

Size: Medium

"Flirt" Skirt 1: WAS-$49.00 NOW $39.00  

Dancer's Delight 1
DancerDelight1.jpg (144248 bytes) A beautiful combination of vintage and new polyester and rayon fabrics. This skirt has eight panels that begin to flare out around the knees for a fun but more modest twirling effect. Elastic waist (fits 30” t0 40”) and mid-calf length (28” waist to hem) (click image to see details)

Size: Medium

Dancer's Delight 1: $75.00 

"Flirt" Skirt 2
AnnieSkRedPurp.jpg (87651 bytes) This short skirt flares from the waist for maximum twirling effect. Elastic waist (24"-36"), triangular inserts and knee length - 22" from waist to hem. (click image to see details)

Size: Small

SOLD "Flirt" Skirt 2: $55.00 

"Flirt" Skirt 3
FlirtSkirt3.jpg (110358 bytes) You’ll love the bright colors in this 100% rayon skirt that flares from the waist for maximum twirling effect. Elastic waist (fits 30” to 40”) and knee length (22” waist to hem) (click image to see details)

Size: Medium

"Flirt" Skirt 3: WAS-$49.00 NOW $39.00 

Scarves
Two scarves in one! These one-of-a-kind double-sided scarves are sewn from both new and recycled, soft, colorful, rayon and polyester fabrics. Add a touch of class to your wardrobe and wrap yourself in elegance and style…for work, for play, for beauty. Makes a great gift for someone special in your life – or treat yourself!
 

(Buy one from Annie's Contra Corner in-stock pieces or choose your own color scheme.)


16" X 65" - $99.00 
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SOLD 10" X 60" - $89.00
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AnnieScPurple.jpg (69229 bytes) 10" X 60" - $89.00 
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SOLD 8" X 60" - $69.00
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SOLD  8" X 60" - $69.00 
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6" X 60" - $49.00 
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If you'd like us to let you know when some new designs are in stock, give us you e-mail address here:


Here are links to some of Annie's Favorite websites and Contra Dance Sites

Contracopia
www.contracopia.net

The Dance Gypsy
www.thedancegypsy.com

Guiding Star Grange #1
401 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA
(413) 772-0501
www.guidingstargrange.org

Cincinnati Contra Dancers 
— this site has a nice description of “what is contra dancing”
www.cincinnaticontradance.org 

Louisville Contra Dancers
www.louisvillecontradancers.org

The Franklin County Community Development Corporation
http://www.fccdc.org

 

 

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