Contra Dance South Bend no experience necessary

Join us for a fun night of dance!
Contra dance is a traditional form of dance done in long lines of people facing each other. The term is the English equivalent of the French contredanse, with contre meaning “against” or “opposite.” Contra dance dates back to the 18th century in Britain, France, and North America. George and Martha Washington and Thomas Jefferson were enthusiastic dancers.
The dances, which are all named, combine common figures — circle right/left, swing your partner, dos-a-dos, allemande, ladies’ chain, promenade, etc. At the start of each individual dance, the caller names the dance and walks the dancers through the sequence of figures. When the dance starts, the band starts playing and the caller calls the figures. While the tradition of dancing goes back three hundred years, many of the dances themselves are the creations of dancers, callers, and musicians today.
Admission: $8.00/regular; $5.00/student and unwaged; $4.00 under 12; $20/family.
Those on limited incomes can pay what they feel they can afford.

This is in the community building at Pinhook Park. I have not been there but will try to find it ahead of time.