Iowa City Contra Dance

Name: Iowa City Contra Dance
Start: 2025-10-04T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-04T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Iowa City American Legion Post 17

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Iowa City American Legion Post 17 | Iowa City, IA

Come and learn traditional dances with live music. No partner needed. Contra dancing is a series of repeated patterns with its roots in folk dancing going back to Jane Austen's time and beyond; it is also related to Irish ceili dancing and American square dancing. Our dances are great for beginners as there is no footwork to learn. The caller goes through each dance with us before the music begins then "calls" the dance with the music telling us what to do next. No problem if you get mixed up -- other dancers can help you. Bring a friend or come alone; there are always plenty of people to dance with! Children are welcome with parental supervision. The easiest dances are at the beginning of the evening. Casual dress and snug footwear are encouraged. Free but donations welcome. It's great fun!
First Saturday of the month; date adjusted for holiday weekends.