Keep on and we'll share more about the kinds of dance we do. Um, well, no. If you've ever heard of or seen the Virginia Reel, well, that's a Contra Dance. If you haven't got that bit of experience to pull from, looking at our Richmond's Contra Dance Page may help. Contra dancing is usually done with a caller and live music.
Couples stand in long lines across from their partner, thus the word 'contra'.
The caller walks everyone through each dance before the music begins. Two couples dance through several figures together, and at the end of the set each couple ends up dancing with a new couple up or down the line. This is why contra dancing is such a great way to meet new people. The band usually plays two sets with a 15 minute break in between. Before the break and at the end of the evening there's a waltz.