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After a series of iterations, contra made its way to the U.S. with English colonists as early as the 17th century and became a popular social dance in the 1700s, according to Millstone.
Contra Dance is always done to live music, which is something I really love about it and when we moved to Bemidji, goodness a little over 20 years ago, we looked around and said "Oh I hope we can ...
Contra dancing, a social dance with English, Irish, Scottish and French influences, has been a part of Maine life since Colonial days, waxing and waning over the decades.
Contra dancing is popular in many countries, including Scotland, where people from all over gather to enjoy a cèilidh where people contra dance to live music. Personal video from 2017 by Jan Risher ...
One of the biggest attractions of contra dance is the social atmosphere. "It's "good old-fashioned fun," said Stephen Moore, member of the group that plans the Lenox dance series. "What's great is ...
Community members gather on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Banta Senior Center for a Contra Dance hosted by Valparaiso Oldtime Dance.
With caller Bob Nicholson offering instruction, contra dancers form a circle in the hall at St. Faustina Parish Center in Nanticoke last fall. The next contra dance at St. Faustina’s is set for ...
That’s the day a committee from the Chicory House Contra Dance Series has planned an afternoon dance, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the St. Faustina Parish Center, 520 South Hanover St., Nanticoke.
WHAT: Durango Contra Dance with The Fractal String Band. WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.
Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group presents contra dancing for all in the Harmony School gym. Dances are Wednesday evenings, with a special Saturday dance 8-11 p.m. May 14.
BCS Contra Dance hosts dances on the first Saturday of the month. The next dances will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brazos Ballroom Dance Studio ...
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Coop and Western Foothills Land Trust invite community members to a dinner and contra dance. Scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, this ...