Switching dance partners with each new dance is a tradition of contra dance. All dances taught and called. First half hour is an introductory lesson for people new to traditional dancing. Casual attire and soft soled shoes are encouraged. Alcohol is not permitted on the property and smoking is not permitted in the building.
Kids welcome if supervised.
Parents are responsible for supervision of their children. There is a good explanation of the contra dance line, and how individuals and couples move up and down the line. The more advanced contras just have a greater number combined into one dance, or more intricate combinations than the more basic dances, and you wonder how it works and marvel throughout the dance that it does. Call Reuben Merchant at 565-3935 for more information on the workshops. The Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers is an informal collection of people who love to contra dance.