Contra Dances

GR contra dances scheduled

See the calendar on the bottom of the Home web page:

https://sites.google.com/view/grandriverfolkarts/home

Contra dances RESUMED January 26, 2024.

Bring a friend! Or come alone. Lots of fun for folks aged 6 to 92.

In the Fifth Street Hall (St Adelbert's), corner of Davis, a block east of Seaward. Upstairs.

Beginners' dance instruction starts at 7 pm. Dances are 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Adm: general $12, seniors $10, members $8, Students $6. Family, $20

Next: Fri. April 26 Contra Dance.

UPCOMING DANCES

Fridays = April 26, May 17

Other Fourth Friday Contradances TBA

We do not have a contra dance on Labor Day weekend. But that is when we all go to Ann Arbor to dance (free) in the streets. (above) Dancing in the Streets is an annual free festival on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend in downtown Ann Arbor. It offers local residents a chance to sample lots of different music and dance traditions, enjoy the downtown, and see some friends and neighbors in the process. Multiple stages offer visitors a chance to try many different styles of dancing, as well as enjoy mini-concerts and entertain their children with special activities. For more information, visit https://aactmad.org/dits/

Volunteers may play music, call, or join the dance.

Folks from 6-92 may twirl and swing to the great music.

It is all about dancing and learning; this an opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people. There will be new callers, new dances, new musicians and fun for all. No partner required.

It is traditional to change partners after every dance set. And anyone may ask anyone else to dance.

Video of a good contra dance here.