Though unknown to many people, contra dancing is practiced with great devotion and abandon throughout the United States by fans of this lively dance form. What’s striking is that a remarkably high ...

Contra dancing has been around since the 1700s. If you don't know it — it's kind of like square dancing but with long lines of dancers. The dance is having a renaissance around the country thanks to a ...

Contra is similar to square dance in its use of intricate patterns directed by a caller. Contra dance evolved from "longways" English country dance, in which male and female partners form long lines ...

At first glance, a room full of contra dancers looks like mildly organized chaos. But look more closely, and patterns emerge: Four dancers with right hands touching create a spinning star. Long lines ...

Formal and informal dancing has been a part of American society since before we transformed into United States, and one group in Savannah has kept those early traditions of dance alive. The Savannah ...

When you’re swinging with someone — that is, holding onto them and whirling around for eight counts — it’s helpful to look them in the eyes. Contra dance is a long game, and you don’t want to get ...

Country Dance New York will present A Day of Waltz, Contra & English Country Dance on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with live and lively music by three stellar musicians: Danny Elias, clarinet; Sam ...