Submitted by ReynardSurplus t3_121s1a2 in rva
So... I never thought I'd be into dancing, much less dancing that's most relatable to outsiders by being described as "it's kinda like square dancing, but more involved...," But here I am about to go to my third contra dance because it's such a fun way to feel truly connected with community. Here's the link before I keep babbling: https://facebook.com/events/s/tadams-contra-dance-in-richmon/738484351109024/
As a total newbie, I had no idea what I was doing at the first dance, but there's always a tutorial session before the actual dance. They'll describe the basic moves and then give you a few practice sessions. You tend to have a different partner for each dance and you get set in groups of 4, but then with each ... Um musical verse? No clue what the lingo is, but after a series of moves in your group of 4, you and your partner will then connect with another pair and you eventually move through pretty much everyone in the room.
If you have any dancing experience, you're ahead of where I started and can probably keep up. It does get warm, so I'll be wearing a bandana and bringing a change of shirt. Sweat is to be expected! If you have any questions, feel free to message me or I'll be looking at comments. I'll answer what I can and what I can't I'll be sure to try to find the answers for you.
West End Ballroom at 2300 John Rolfe Parkway Beginners lessons at 6:45, actual dance at 7:30 til 1030, admission ~$10, proof of covid vaccine required
Live music the whole evening! Put on by TADAMS, Traditional American Dance and Music Society
shalomfromus t1_jdn574a wrote
I’m imagining the way to do the contra dance is to jump up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, then you start?