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Have fun and meet friendly people at our regular contra dance. Usually 7.45 - 10.15 pm second Sunday of each month with live music. Contra dance has some similarities to bush dance and square dance. It is very popular in the USA, Canada and London. The dances consist of interesting patterns, walked to upbeat music. For a good description, look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance. All dances are called. Singles and couples are all very welcome. The cost is $12 ($6 for students). If no live music, then the cost is $8 ($4 for students). Cash is preferred.
Before the dance, free instruction is available from 7.15 – 7.45 pm.
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CONTRA DANCE IN MELBOURNE
Highfield Road Uniting Church, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury, VI, AU- Have fun and meet friendly people at our regular contra dances!
Second Saturday evening (except June, Nov) and fourth Sunday evening (except Dec) of each month in 2026, often with live music. Contra dance has some similarities to bush dance and square dance. It is very popular in the USA, Canada and London. The dances consist of interesting patterns, walked to upbeat music. For a good description, look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance. A good example can be viewed at http //dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/163 - All dances are called. Singles and couples are all very welcome. The cost is $12 ($6 for students). If no live music, then the cost is $8 ($4 for students). Cash or PayID is preferred.
- No experience needed. If first time, please attend for free instruction before the dance from 7.15 – 7.45 pm.
- Uniting Church Hall, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury
- You might also like to come beforehand to Bao & Bun Vietnamese restaurant 770 Riversdale Rd at about 6 pm. Just roll up.
1 attendee- Have fun and meet friendly people at our regular contra dances!
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