Though unknown to many people, contra dancing is practiced with great devotion and abandon throughout the United States by fans of this lively dance form. What’s striking is that a remarkably high ...

At first glance, a room full of contra dancers looks like mildly organized chaos. But look more closely, and patterns emerge: Four dancers with right hands touching create a spinning star. Long lines ...

Contra dancing has been around since the 1700s. If you don't know it — it's kind of like square dancing but with long lines of dancers. The dance is having a renaissance around the country thanks to a ...

Contra is similar to square dance in its use of intricate patterns directed by a caller. Contra dance evolved from "longways" English country dance, in which male and female partners form long lines ...

Country Dance New York will present a day of waltz workshops and dancing on March 7 in NYC, featuring instruction by renowned teacher Gaye Fifer and live music by Trip to Brooklyn.

When you’re swinging with someone — that is, holding onto them and whirling around for eight counts — it’s helpful to look them in the eyes. Contra dance is a long game, and you don’t want to get ...

HANNIBAL, Mo. By Ann Pierceall Step into the First Christian Church Guild Hall at 1101 Broadway on the second Friday of the month, and you might think you'd stepped into a time warp. The reels and ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. On Saturday, December 14th, Country Dance*New York (CD*NY) will present ...

PORT ANGELES — Into the January cold come a band and dance caller who know how to warm the space: Gallimaufry, a group of Irish and old-time musicians, plus caller Lindsey Dono, together at the Black ...