Contra, an ancestor to square dancing, is a social dancing style that emerged in the 17th century and migrated to America, ...

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 March ...

The members of the band Blarney Pilgrim didn't know what to expect the evening of their first dance. Would people's perception of the event be as cool as the November temperatures outside? Had anyone ...

Twice a month, community members come together to hear fiddles, the voice of a caller and join hands in a traditional folk dance dating back to the 1700s — contra dancing. In Urbana, this traditional ...

In the last 30 years, I've been contra dancing a grand total of seven times — and yet it is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I like the big, crowded boisterous version of a contra dance. If ...

Meet new people, get some aerobic activity and learn lively dance steps … some events are just made for fun. Countryside Contra Dance will host a dance session at the Donald Heiter Community Center, ...

Wednesday dances: First, third and fifth Wednesdays of the month. Dances begin with a newcomer session at 7:15 p.m. followed by a dance from 7:30- 9:30 at the Woman’s Club Hall, 1428 W. Ninth Ave.