Join us for a Contra Dance in Rehoboth MA!
What is Contra?
Contra dance is a type of community folk dancing done to live traditional music performed by local musicians.
Contra Dancing is fun and easy!
No experience or partner necessary.
Beginner lesson at 7:15 PM 🎫
First-timers who attend the lesson receive a coupon for a free dance!Wear soft-soled indoor shoes for our floor 👟
Tip: light clothing & a water bottle recommended💧Our calling terms are Larks and Robins.
(This means standing next to your partner, Larks are on the Left and Robins are on the Right.)We love snacks! If you fancy, bring something for the snack-table 🍪🍊
Admission is $10-$25 on a sliding scale.
Cash, check and Venmo accepted.
We are eager to make sure everyone is having fun and feeling safe, comfortable, and welcome.
If you feel a dancer is behaving inappropriately, please speak to any Rehoboth Country Dance Society board member.
Masks?
Masks and vaccinations are currently optional & encouraged.
Stay home if you feel sick!
No Fragrances Please
We're grateful for you having showered and shown up clean but, please, refrain from using scented products (colognes, perfumes, etc). We have individuals with scent sensitivities in our community.
Dance Etiquette Tips
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Find a partner for a contra dance
Anyone can ask anyone to dance.
Anyone can dance either role.
Ask a variety of people to dance
Feel empowered to say no without explanation or consequence
Feel empowered to say yes
Make and accept nos with grace and kindness
Check in with your partner
“Do you have a role preference?”
“Do you have any injuries or body mechanics I should know about?”
“Would you like to be twirled?”
Listen to the caller during the walkthrough
A walkthrough is done at the beginning of each dance so you know what to do when the music starts. Pay attention to the caller for a smooth experience.
Line up for a contra dance
Be aware of your body in space and that of those around you.
Take care of yourself and others
Your body is your own, and others are their own
Never force a twirl or other flourish
Dance with who’s coming at you, don’t assume their roles
Gently help out those who are lost
Make mistakes! We all will anyway, so enjoy it and move on
Do you play an instrument?
Check out our weekly Sunday Jam!
Plus a free monthly 1st Sunday social: English country dancing, potluck, and family contra fun.
Rehoboth Contra
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