WHAT IS NEW ENGLAND CONTRADANCING?
 
 
Contradancing is in many ways like "old-time square dancing
done in lines". The dances are designed so that you and
your partner will dance with every other couple in these lines.
The caller will teach each dance, telling you everything you
need to know (we have no "classes"). The dances are done with
a smooth walking step (so no "fancy footwork" is required).
 
We always dance to live (and lively!) music provided by a range
of talented dance musicians. Reels, jigs, waltzes, and related
tunes from American, Canadian and British Isles’ traditions
predominate, and the fiddle is often a featured instrument.
 
We're an exceptionally friendly group with people of all kinds
and an age range of 7 to 70.
 
Our dances are  smoke and alcohol free.
Dress is casual, although we request that you bring
non-scuffing shoes to help protect the wood floor
(tennis shoes are fine). You don't need to bring a partner.
Even if you do, we encourage you to dance with other people;
both learn more quickly that way!
 
Contra Dances have a relaxed, family-like atmosphere.
The emphasis is on dancing. We have fun and get excellent
exercise too.
Above all, Contra Dancers form a community of friendly,
active people, and we welcome new dancers of any age.
 
New dancers are also always welcome.
We encourage new dancers to come at the beginning of the dance
(to get the most out of the teaching) and to be prepared to smile a lot!
Location-
Fredonia Grange #1
58 W. Main St
Fredonia, NY 14063
 
(First Friday Monthly--8pm)
 
716-672-2716
 
 
 
 
 
    contact
672-2716
 
What is Contradancing?