2 Meetup Groups match “Contra Dance” near Rockwall, TX
The North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS) was chartered in 1986 as a non-profit educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. It is an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization, based in Dallas. The main style of dance we do is called Contra Dancing (also known as Barn Dancing). It is a form of American folk dance derived from English Co …
Title: Fort Worth Contra Dancing Where: Location to be announced on January 20th. Please check back. When: 7 - 10:00 p.m. Description: Contra dancing is a type of group dancing that dates back at least to the 1600s and was brought to North America by the early settlers. It could be called "Early American Folk Dancing." It is not necessary to bring a partner, and no previous experience is required. If you can walk, you can do contra dancing. The dancing will be done to live acoustic music. I …
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