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	Choosing Tunes for Contra Dance Medleys
		From Phil and Vivian Williams: "In a contra dance, the place to change the tune is when a new head couple, who have just worked their way up the set as inactive and have sat out one time through, rejoin the line as an active couple.
		Sometimes in contra dance playing three or four tunes are used in the medley, with the change to the next tune taking place somewhat arbitrarily.
		However, another contra dance music on Fiddle-L noted that the jig-to-reel change, when executed well, can briefly energize the dance, but that this change should be "judiciously applied." Someone even suggested "4/4ing" the last measure of the jig to get a running start into the reel.
	www.library.yale.edu /~mkoth/medley.htm (2642 words)

	Contra dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As time progressed, English country dances were spread and reinterpreted throughout the Western world, and eventually the French form of the name came to be associated with the American folk dances, especially in New England.
		In proper dances all the gents are in one line, and all the ladies are in the other; dancers are across (on opposite sides of) the set from their partners.
		Most contra dances consist of a sequence of about six to twelve individual figures, prompted by the caller in time to the music as the figures are danced.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Contredanse (4312 words)

	The Commonspace > June 2002 > Games
		Contra dancing is a communal folk dance in which you and your partner dance, eventually, with everyone else in the hall.
		Some of the moves are similar to square dancing (swing your partner, make a star, chain the women — a move that sounds more kinky than it is) while others are unique to contra.
		A good contra dancer is one who enjoys the dance immensely; adapts to his/her partner smoothly; recovers from mistakes playfully; helps his/her partner "look good" gracefully; and, most importantly, increases the joy of everyone else in the line easily.
	www.thecommonspace.org /2002/06/games.php (2364 words)

	Hamilton Country Dancers: A Contra Dance Primer
		Contra Dancing is a form of American folk dance in which the dancers form a set of two parallel lines which run the length of the hall.
		A square dance set comprises only four couples whereas the number of couples in a Contra Dance set is limited only by the length of the hall.
		Contra Dances have a relaxed, family-like atmosphere where the emphasis is on dancing, a welcome relief to noisy and smoky dance halls.
	www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca /link/jig/a_contra_dancers_primer.htm (514 words)

	Historic Jonesborough Dance Society : The Contra Dance center for the Tri-Cities
		The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society was chartered in the Fall of 2005 as a non-profit, educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history and related folklore.
		This event will combine a contra dance and a silent auction in order to continue to raise funds for the new dance floor to be installed at the Visitors Center starting May 25th.
		Admission to the dance is $7, $5 for HJDS members and $4 for students.
	www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.com (717 words)

	Explaining Traditional Squares and Contras to MWSD folks
		Some guy asks you to dance, you say that you don't know what you are doing, and he says not to worry and takes your hand and you reluctantly head towards the front and join on at the end of the only contra set that is forming.
		The dances are not run by clubs, the callers aren't trained by official caller coaches, there isn't a dance program of legal calls to teach and use, there is no national organization of contra callers or dance leaders, and the closest there is to a formal dress code is "bring clean shoes".
		Contras are popular because you encounter a greater number of people in a single dance and once the repeating pattern mastered has been mastered, you can let your mind go and enjoy a unique kinesthetic experience enhanced by the energy of live music.
	www.tiac.net /~mabaker/how-contra-dances-work.html (4287 words)

	Contra
		Nowak organized Lancaster's first contra dance this past weekend and dancers from Worcester, New Hampshire, Greenfield and Shirley came to hear and dance to caller David Kaynor and accompanying musicians Notorious (Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Ungar).
		Contra dancing is a form of American folk dance done with live traditional music and a caller, who teaches and guides the dance moves.
		Richard Tung of Shirley, who has been dancing for 17 years, said that he didn't feel he was coordinated enough for ballroom dancing, but learned how to contra dance in no time at all.
	www.songsailor.com /contra.html (1527 words)

	Contra Dance/Contradance outside North America
		Contra dancing is part of the activites of The International Dancing Group in Hawkes Bay.
		Big Bad Contra is a dance band from the UK playing mostly in the East Midlands for Contra evenings, and including many American and French-Canadian tunes in its repertoire.
		Robert Mahony is a dance and tune composer along with one of the organisers of the Canberra Contra Club in Australia.
	www.contradancelinks.com /world.html (3179 words)

	Carbodale IL Contra Dance
		If you did enjoy the June dance and would like to volunteer for a possible In the Bluff dance in the fall please contact Barb at covholgdn@globaleyes.net.
		Susan Barnes Dance Studio The studio is a wonderful facility approximately 35’ by 80’ with a sprung wood floor.
		Dances at Evergreen Terrace Park are held in the Giant Sycamore Pavilion.
	www.childgrove.org /carbondale.html (694 words)

	StreetSwing's Dance History Archives - CONTREDANSE Dance Page - Main1
		The Contra dance, Lancers and Quadrilles are basically what we call today as the "old country dances" and are the forerunner of Square dancing.
		A Contredanse which is neither a quadrille nor a round dance, derives its name from the manner in which the dancers are arranged.
		Contra dances have sets with some couples being "active and some being inactive".
	www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3contre.htm (566 words)

	Pioneer Family Dance - Carson City NV
		The dances become gradually harder throughout the evening, so if you are a new or uncertain dancer, be there on time for the lesson at 7:00 and for the first, easiest dances at 7:15.
		One of the contra dance traditions is that we change partners for the next dance, so you'll have a chance to meet and dance with a wide variety of people from your community, as well as the person or people you came with.
		Dances are sometimes changed depending on hall availability or weather, so please check the schedule before coming to the dance.
	members.aol.com /popouts/pfd.html (1253 words)

	TADAMS Home Page
		All dances are taught and prompted by a caller with a live band playing lively traditional jigs and reels.
		Contra dancing is an evening of fun, featuring dancing in "sets" of about a dozen couples.
		The caller calls the dances as they are being performed to the music, so dancers are able to execute each movement to the music.
	home.comcast.net /~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm (836 words)

	Contra Dance Links for the United States, Canada, and the World
		If you are looking for contra dance information and cannot find it here, please e-mail me or check one of the other sites listed below as no one person keeps up with everything that is happening on the contradance scene.
		Many of these dances are also done during contra dance sessions and these groups and dancers are similar in style and attitude as the groups and dancers you find at contra dances.
		What was the schedule of dances for Eastern Massachusetts and then expanded to include Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut, has now been expanded to include all dances in these three states.
	www.contradancelinks.com (405 words)

	Friday Night Dance At Glen Echo Park
		Contra dance is a type of folk dance for all ages and a social dance in the most literal sense.
		Dance all evening to top quality live music in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment.
		Dance Buddies are experienced dancers who enjoy dancing with beginners and who volunteer to help beginners have a fun experience.
	www.fridaynightdance.org (799 words)

	Home
		This dance is welcoming to dancers of all ages.
		It turned out there were a dozen (plus) members of the dance community with birthdays in May, and this seems as good a reason as any to have another party.
		The dance starts at 8:00 and goes until 11:00pm, Beginners are always welcome, and, if you have never danced before or are bringing a rookie friend, we encourage you to take part in the beginner's instruction period at 7:30.
	www.neohiocontradance.org (987 words)

	Indianapolis Contra Home
		In a contra dance, you and a partner dance a series of figures with another couple.
		Contra dancing is easy to learn, the music is lively, and the dancing is vigorous.
		We usually dance at the Athenaeum located at 401 E Michigan Street just northeast of downtown Indianapolis at the intersection of Michigan, Massachusetts, and New Jersey St, across from the Murat Theatre.
	www.indycontra.org (443 words)

	Madison Wisconsin Contra Dance Schedule
		Folklore Village dances are preceded by a potluck at 6:30.
		If you are new to contra dancing, show up early (preferably for the beginning) when dances are easier and figures are introduced.
		The Madison Contra Dance Co-op in cooperation with Folklore Village hosts a yearly music and dance festival in September at Folklore Village Farm.
	sprott.physics.wisc.edu /dances.htm (1352 words)

	CCD - Home Page
		If you're ready to dance and enjoy some music, see our schedule.
		Contra dancing is a contemporary version of a traditional dance form, respecting both aspects.
		The CCD is a non-profit organization, dedicated to (what else?) contra dancing.
	www.contradance.org (152 words)

	Northboro, MA Contra Dance
		If the weather on the day of the dance is questionable, call (978) 365-3883 for confirmation that the dance is being held.
		Contra dancing is a New England tradition that is great fun and exercise.
		Dance figures are similar to those used in square dancing except the dance is performed in lines instead of squares.
	www.jonweinberg.com /northboro (1179 words)

	Annapolis Traditional Dance Society
		Contra dance is used to indicate a night of mostly contras.
		Starting with the October 2004 dance, our dances a will be held at the Holy Grounds Youth Center at the Community Center in Severna Park, MD. Take I-97 to Benfield Blvd toward Severna Park, and then go for 5 miles until you see the stoplight for Evergreen in front of Severna Park High School.
		The Annapolis Tradition Dance Society holds a monthly contra and square dance, periodic swing dances, and also sponsors dance and callers workshops.
	www.contradancers.com /atds (459 words)

	Contra
		Advance Dance is the 2nd Saturday of the month at Grace Lutheran.
		Contra Conversation." These are an on-going series of short, interactive talks on some facet of our dance experience.
		Greentown dances (South of Akron) are on the 3rd Saturday primarily at
	home.att.net /~NEOhioContra/main.htm (615 words)

	Contra Dance Music: A Working Musician's Guide
		Partners face each other across the line and with the couple next to them form a "set." Figures are done with your partner or with the couple next to you, usually the other couple in the set.
		Couples move one place along the line in one direction each time through the dance and then return in the opposite direction each time forming a set with the next couple in line.
		Circle dancing has many figures in common with square dancing and contra dancing.
	www.library.yale.edu /~mkoth/contramu.htm (672 words)

	Lenox Contra Dance
		Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage.
		Dances begin with a beginner introduction at 8:00 followed by more experienced-level dances from 8:30 to 11:30.
		Our November dance is a special dance to welcome new dancers to Lenox.
	www.lenoxcontradance.org (515 words)

	Lexington Traditional Dance Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dance Trance 2006 will be June 9-11, featuring The Reckless Ramblers, with Nat Hewitt, Larry Unger, Sam Bartlett, and Mark Hellenberg.
		Friday dances are $6, or $4 for students or first time dancers.
		Saturday dances are $7, or $5 for students or first time dancers.
	www.concentric.net /~ravitz/ltda (389 words)

	Contra Dance Music at Contracopia
		This is where you will find contra dance music CD's from all over the United States.
		The films are Paid To Eat Ice Cream, a study of the fascinating musical career of contra dance musician Bob McQuillen, and What's Not To Like, which captures the spirit and enthusiasm of the Norwich, Vermont contra dance community.
		Contracopia is a tiny operation, dedicated to supporting and promoting contra dance.
	www.contracopia.net (963 words)

	Dance (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dance, Dance She says she's no good with words but I'm worse.
		Dance Music Video ISBN 0133893626 Daly, A. (2002) Critical Gestures: Writings on Dance and Culture.
		List of dance style categories John White's eye-witness interpretation of a Native American dance at Roanoke, Virginia, 1585, is affected by his knowledge of Elizabethan court dance See also quote has a collection of quotations related to: Dance pedia:Dance basic topics.
	www.dance-spot.com /dance_1.html (853 words)

	Folk Dance Association: Folk Dance, Contra Dance, Square Dance, Traditional Dance, Recreationl Dance and Ethnic Dance
		All folk dance groups and their weekly, biweekly, monthly and irregularly scheduled dance classes and sessions are listed on our seven regional pages: New England States, Midatlantic States, Southeastern States, Midwestern States, Northwestern States, Southwestern States and Canada.
		English Ritual Dance is devoted to Border dance, Molly dance, Morris dance and Sword dance.
		Scottish Dance is devoted to both Scottish country dancing and Scottish highland dancing.
	www.folkdancing.org (3243 words)

	CDSS: American Dance Catalog
		Many dances and games for use outdoors and in mixers, square dances, musical activities and party-starters, suitable for a variety of ages and groups including special needs people.
		Dance breaks for callers of all levels, plus information on how to choose a suitable break, timing, which breaks to use where, and more helpful hints.
		Dances with a focus on flow, and the inclusion of new figures from Philadelphia's Jim Kitch.
	www.cdss.org /sales/american_dance.html (9554 words)

	Contra Dance WebRing
		All about Contra Dancing and all its aspects; the dance, its history, its future, where to dance, how to dance, the music, the musicians, the communities, the callers, the sound equipment, the dance halls, and, of course, the dancers.
		Schedule of contra dances in the southern Wisconsin area, including links to other dance groups and other dance information.
		Schedules for central Kansas contra dances in Manhattan, Newton, Salina and Wichita, links to the dancing in Kansas City and Lawrence, KS, as well as the national pages & "what is" contra dancing.
	x.webring.com /hub?ring=contraring&list (405 words)

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