These dances attract hundreds of dancers from the Midwest. This would allow us to educate and attract more people to this form of dance and music. The music and tradition of contra dance are valued by the dance community and the members of the UCD board. Bands from the local area and all over the Midwest are learning and sharing the music of our past with us, and many of the tunes played today are rooted in Illinois history. Our callers take pride in presenting the best of contra dancing, so that, under their tutelage, participants enjoy a positive dance experience.
Input is encouraged from all participants to improve our program of dances.