The tunes used for dances are mainly Scottish and Irish, and Contradancing shares many figures with American Square Dancing. The basic step is a smooth walking step, and the dances are walked through first and 'called' or prompted, all of which makes it easy for beginners to join in the dancing right away. At our fourth Sunday dance at the Calton Centre, we are fortunate to have great live music and wonderful musicians to dance to, a springy wood floor, and friendly dancers. We also have a New England native as our caller, who danced happily for many years to the calling of such greats as Ted Sannella, Larry Jennings, Tony Saletan, and of course, the one, the only, the very Tony Parkes with Yankee Ingenuity, one of the finest bands, ever.
Beginners are always welcome.
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