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CONTRA DANCING VIDEOS
Contra dancing is fun, easy, and for all ages who are active. It is done to live music, which has Celtic, bluegrass, and jazz/rock roots. No experience is necessary. Contra dancing is a great way to meet people and get exercise.
This site contains down-loadable Contra dance video to give you a
feel for what your first visit might be like.
You will find links of local groups so that you can
find a scheduled Contra dance near you.
The roots of Contra dancing are Irish, Scottish, and English with more modern influences from French Canada, Cajun Louisiana, and Appalachia.
Come alone or bring your friends, family, co-workers, whoever.
People at contra dancing are friendly, casual and helpful. Contra dancing is easy to learn. Almost all Contra is done to live music.
Contra dancing is a safe, low-pressure place to meet people.
What you may want to bring with you to your first Contra dance:
-Some halls require white-soled shoes, this could mean: sneakers,
sandals, or shoes with leather or suede soles: anything
that won't mark the floor.
-Light clothes. Contra dancing is real exercise, cottons are suggested.
-The cost of admission: usually between 5 and 12 dollars.
-Bring cold non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. (Many halls have minimal refreshments.)
-Almost all halls are smoke and alcohol free.
-Bring a sense of adventure and a smile.
We hope that you will see from the videos on this site that Contra dancing will provide you with an enjoyable social activity and lots of exercise at the same time.
