Contradance in West Michigan

By Shelley Irwin

Published January 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM EST

Local tubist Karen Dunnam talks about how to get involved

Local tubist Karen Dunnam follows up, discussing more of the local angle, plus how to get involved in the world of contradancing and music in West Michigan.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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