Contra Dance is an American folk community dance form that is energetic, social, and lots of fun. There is no simple way to describe contra dancing. No experience necessary. You don't need a partner, but bring one if you've got one (and more friends too). Come try it out! Follow some of the links below for descriptions, instructional and informational videos and some audio tidbits as well. Please note that these links will open in a new window or tab. Introductory InformationWikipedia entry on Contra DanceWhat is Contra Dancing? from Chattahoochee Country Dancers - includes a great introduction and tutorial videos NPR story - Youth Flock to Contra Dance Contra Dancing 101 Videos from ContraUSA What is Contra Dance? from another site Contraculture: An Introduction to Contradancing A Contra Dance Primer & FAQ Contradancing: A Living, Swinging Tradition - videos and a radio piece from KPCC (click on "Listen Now") Some videos from WMUR & the New Hampshire Chronicle part 1 & part 2 A video article from tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times What is Contra Dance Music like? check out the Music from the Contra Dance podcast [iTunes link] from the Chicago Tribune - Contra dancers may do-si-do, but don't call them squares contra dancing on YouTube - lots and lots of videos! Thoughtful and Humorous Articles about Contra Dance & Dance EtiquetteGuidelines for Butt-Pinching Gentlemen in SkirtsGuns at the Dance and Issues of Etiquette The Tao of Contra Dancing Explaining Traditional Squares and Contras to MWSD folks a Contradance page... - lots of links for beginners, experienced dancers, callers and musicians come join the fun! (please report broken links to the webmasters) |