What we’re about
Welcome! We are a group of friendly and fun folks who contradance to live music on Saturday nights once or twice a month. These are open, community dances (usually 50 or more dancers) that begin with an introductory lesson at 6:30. We are an inclusive dance community committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. You can come by yourself or with a group of friends. No experience is required. We love newcomers. If you are new to contra dance be sure to come for the lesson at 6:30, it's really helpful.
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Contra dance has mixed origins from English country, Scottish & French dance styles of the 17th century and reportedly was common in the French and English American colonies. It is now a distinct dance form unto itself with a unique American flavor. The dances have distinct moves, such as the partner swing as in square dancing, but they are danced in lines or circles and you change partners every dance. The dances are challenging, but get easier the more you dance: instructions are given before each dance. We have free snacks at the break and often go out to eat after the dance. Dances are sponsored by Tucson Friends of Traditional music, www.tftm.org. Come join us!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Waltz Workshop &Contradance. Music by Rave Review with Suze St. John callingDream Dance, Tucson, AZ
A special event at Dream Dance! We will have a Waltz Workshop with instructor Ray Burns from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. And there will be pizza for waltzers at 6:15 pm.
Then, we have our contra dance on a wooden floor! The introduction is at 6:30pm, and the dance runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$15 gets you the waltz workshop (with pizza) AND the contra dance. It's $10 for the contra dance only.
Contra info:
Come join us for an energetic evening of community dance and wonderful live music! No need for a partner. Just bring your beautiful self. All your friends can come too!Lesson at 6:30 PM. If you are new to contra dance, plan on getting there for the lesson to learn about the basic steps. It will help you enjoy your new dance adventure all the more! If you already know Contra, the dance starts at 7pm.
Masks are optional.
WHERE: Dream Dance Studio, 405 E Wetmore Road #125, Tucson AZ 85705
BRING: Water bottle
FEATURING: Fine local musicians and callers.
COST: $10 per person at the door includes the lesson and social dance. Under 25 is $5 per person
There will be one mid evening break with light snacks provided.
Don't be dissuaded from attending if you only see a few people sign up. Only a fraction of the attendees sign up through Meetup. There are 30-60 people at each dance.
For more information about the Tucson Contra Dancers and contra dance please visit our website at: tucsoncontradancers.org
