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Contra Banditos Gigs MAY 17TH MAY 23RD The Stage Coach Inn, Groton 8pm
to 11pm $5 cover May 31st Family Barn Dance Knights of Columbus, Pepperell @ 5:30pm
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What
is Contra Dancing? For over two centuries New England has been home to a unique style of dance and music called Contra. Contra dancing is also known as New England style dancing. Rooted on traditional dance tunes form Ireland' Scotland and England' contra music has evolved to include influences from Quebec' Cape Breton and Europe. Contra dancing is related to square dancing but instead of four couples in a square set' any number of couples arranged in two lines make up a contra dance. A dance Caller teaches the pattern of each dance before the music begins then calls the movements to the music. You and your partner dance a series of movements with another couple and then move on to dance the same pattern with a new couple and so on until you have danced with all the couples in your set. A Family Dance or Barn Dance will usually include contra, square and circle dances. The dances are open to everyone young and old. Beginners are always welcome and it is not necessary to bring a partner. |