Second Saturdays, monthly. Starts with a brief introductory lesson at 7:30 PM and ends around 10:30 PM.

What Is Contra Dancing?

Contra dance is a fun, easy style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s. Partners form lines and dance a short sequence of steps with their neighbors. At the end of the sequence, each couple progresses on to meet new neighbors. Over the course of the dance, each couple travels the length of the line and dances with every other couple. (Thanks to Lisa Sieverts and the Peterborough Contra Dance website for this description.)

However, the "contra formation" described above is not the only thing! Our community style events include a sprinkling of dances in other formations, including square and circle dances, and one or two simple couples dances, like the waltz and the schottische, each evening.

Event Info

Dec 13, 2024, 7 PM

Dec 14, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM

Dec 15, 2024, 3 to 4 PM