You can check out the sites listed below for information about Contra Dance. I hope the following few paragraphs encourage new dancers to find a dance nearby. It's so easy to learn that you don't take lessons. Just show up at a dance and by the end of the first night you'll have learned all the dance moves and you will be able to enjoy the next dance even more.
People are friendly and welcoming to beginners.
The age range is from kids to folks that have been around for a while. It is usual that you change partners after every dance. The patterns of the dance can be a tad confusing at first but remember everyone had a first time and that other dancers will help you. Listen to the caller and the music and go with the flow of the dance. Some people find they get dizzy at first.