Techno Contra
Schedule
Mon Nov 24 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406 | Minneapolis, MN
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Techno Contra Dance Last Monday of the Month8 - 10:30 PM | Small Studio
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other.
These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn't necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in "long-ways sets" (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
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Where is it happening?
3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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