What we’re about
What is contra dancing?
Hard to describe...Best experienced in person!
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For more information and videos showing how fun it is!
You and your partner join with another couple in a group of 4. Everyone moves through a series of fun and easy dance moves before moving on to a new couple in the line.
Dance caller Diane Silver describes it:
"You take long lines as seen in English country dances as seen in Pride and Prejudice, put in square dancing moves your learned in school, set it to the driving beat of River Dance, and drop this all in the middle of Woodstock"
We start every dance with a lesson to get you up and dancing in no time!
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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Charlotte Weekly Contra Dance December 4!5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road, Charlotte, NC
Please note the weekly dance is in a different location than the monthly!
Due to increased costs, we are moving to a voluntary 'sliding scale' where we would love it if you can pay a little more.
Who: You and your friends!
What: An Amazing Collection of Recorded Contra Music with Shelby's special mix of pop music
When: Wednesday, December 4
7:00 - 7:30 PM Dance Lesson - please come to this!
7:30 - 10:00 Dance Dance Dance! (break around 8:45)
10:00 - 10:15 Stay to help us reset the hall
Where:
Mecklenburg Shrine Club
5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
How (Much): Sliding Scale $8 - 12 - Students $6 - 12
Children under 12 are free
Why: Because you want to be part of a wonderful community
We will have a lesson from 7:00 - 7:30 with dancing from 7:30 - 10:00. If you are able to help out by volunteering, please reach out to Lisa Faryadi (704-618-4910) or Lesly Bowers (704-430-6023).
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can dance in! Dress in layers! Water and light refreshments provided!
For more information visit our website:
https://www.charlottecontradance.org/
Follow us on Instagram: Charlotte Contra Dancers cltcontradance - Charlotte Weekly Contra Dance December 18!5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road, Charlotte, NC
Please note the weekly dance is in a different location than the monthly!
Due to increased costs, we are moving to a voluntary 'sliding scale' where we would love it if you can pay a little more.
Who: You and your friends!
What: An Amazing Collection of Recorded Contra Music- Stephanie Marie calling a few easy dances to get us going and then a night of challenging contras!
When: Wednesday, December 18
7:00 - 7:30 PM Dance Lesson - please come to this!
7:30 - 10:00 Dance Dance Dance! (break around 8:45)
10:00 - 10:15 Stay to help us reset the hall
Where:
Mecklenburg Shrine Club
5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
How (Much): Sliding Scale $8 - 12 - Students $6 - 12
Children under 12 are free
Why: Because you want to be part of a wonderful community
We will have a lesson from 7:00 - 7:30 with dancing from 7:30 - 10:00. If you are able to help out by volunteering, please reach out to Lisa Faryadi (704-618-4910) or Lesly Bowers (704-430-6023).
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can dance in! Dress in layers! Water and light refreshments provided!
For more information visit our website:
https://www.charlottecontradance.org/
Follow us on Instagram: Charlotte Contra Dancers cltcontradance