There's a thriving Contra folk dancing scene in Brooklyn where New Yorkers from all different backgrounds dance the night away.

Twice a month, community members come together to hear fiddles, the voice of a caller and join hands in a traditional folk dance dating back to the 1700s — contra dancing. In Urbana, this traditional ...

As the sun sets in the town of Nelson on Monday night, a crowd of people meander into Town Hall with instruments and water bottles in hand. It’s not long before cheering, stomping and the twang of ...

Contra Dance is always done to live music, which is something I really love about it and when we moved to Bemidji, goodness a little over 20 years ago, we looked around and said "Oh I hope we can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GOSHEN — On a chilly Saturday evening, around 50 people put on their most comfortable shoes and made their way to Goshen First ...

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Though the prefix "contra-" may mean against or opposite to, the members of Louisiana Contras & Squares have found plenty of common ground and formed a community with each other. At least one Saturday ...

Mar 31, 2012 Mar 31, 2012 Updated Jun 12, 2015 COLUMBIA — The Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers hosted its 24th annual Spring Breakdown on Saturday at Stephens College's Kimball Ballroom. The breakdown ...

The members of the band Blarney Pilgrim didn't know what to expect the evening of their first dance. Would people's perception of the event be as cool as the November temperatures outside? Had anyone ...

POCATELLO — A community contra dance is scheduled to run from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Assemble Learning and Event Center, 820 E. Young in Pocatello. Beginners’ instruction/warm up will be held ...

GOSHEN — On a chilly Saturday evening, around 50 people put on their most comfortable shoes and made their way to Goshen First Church. They were there for fellowship, fun, exercise and, most ...