What is contra dancing you might ask? And what are some of the reasons why you'll love it, you also ask?! Here is a video from one of our recent Thursday Night Contra Dances. Contra dance (also contradance, contra-dance and other variant spellings) is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples. A caller leads the dance, teaching the steps and calling out moves. With a history of over 400 years, Contra dance has stood the test of time. You’re dancing with everyone in the room, all th
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