Dayton Contra / Barn Dance

Name: Dayton Contra / Barn Dance
Start: 2027-01-02T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-01-02T03:30:00.000Z
Location: Michael Solomon Pavilion

Let the rhythms lift your feet and your spirits! Join us on first Fridays to dance, socialize, or just sit and listen to some of the best bands and callers in the region. No experience is necessary, **everyone and *all ages*** *are welcome* and *you don’t need to bring a partner*. The caller teaches all dances before they start. Live music at every dance.

**7:00 PM – Free lesson, all encouraged to come early**

**7:30 – 10:30 PM – Contra dancing**

**What is contra dancing?** Taken from https://www.sccdc.org/resources/what-is-contra-dancing/ which has more details and videos

Contra dancing is done in long lines of dancers rather than in groups of four couples forming a square. Many of the terms and movements are the same in both contra and square dancing, so if you remember anything from school or previous dancing, you’re already halfway there! The footwork in contra dancing is simply walking to the music.

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