[wynnshanks]

Hi, we moved down from St Louis area about a month ago and I love all the choices of dancing here. I have always danced swing, CW couples, line dance even clogging some.
However with as many people here from all over, is there anyone other than me who has been Contra dancing? It's so much fun, very simple to learn (look it up on the Internet if you don't know what it is). It would go so good here if we could just get it started.
You have a live string band, ( which there are people in TV that do that, and it's a very social type of dance. You don't need to know how it's taught with each dance. If anyone is interested please respond or call 352-561-4188 Maybe we could get it started. Wynn

[quirky3]

Contra-Dancing is the BEST! You don't need to bring a partner, it is so much fun, and excellent exercise. Unfortunately I am still a wannabee, but if they have it when I get there, I will become part of it for sure!!

[tainsley]

Originally Posted by wynnshanks

Hi, we moved down from St Louis area about a month ago and I love all the choices of dancing here. I have always danced swing, CW couples, line dance even clogging some.
However with as many people here from all over, is there anyone other than me who has been Contra dancing? It's so much fun, very simple to learn (look it up on the Internet if you don't know what it is). It would go so good here if we could just get it started.
You have a live string band, ( which there are people in TV that do that, and it's a very social type of dance. You don't need to know how it's taught with each dance. If anyone is interested please respond or call 352-561-4188 Maybe we could get it started. Wynn

Just U-tubed it. Never heard of it...looks similar to square dancing. Also looks like fun. Would like to join in...won't be moving down until January. Keep us posted!

[cquick]

we went to a few Contra dances in Casselberry (just northof Orlando) when we lived in Winter Springs......I would love to join a Contra daancing group! I am thinking of trying the cloggers, or at least watch them until I get up the nerve!

[cquick]

i will watch this space to see if you get some interest in contra dance! Connie

[SarFred]

I have done contra dancing, as well as ceileigh dancing and scottish dancing (not to mention Balkan, Greek and Hungarian). There is a scottish group dancing here, which is similar to contra dancing. It is similar to square dancing -- it was actually the precursor to square dancing and is what square dancing is based on, with a caller, etc.

It would take some energy, but I think there must be folks (from New England in particular) who have done it. We're coming back to TV next week for 8 months. I'll be watching this space too, to see if there's interest.

My only question is, don't you need a caller for contra dancing?

[wynnshanks]

Yes, I thought if enough were interested I'd contact some of the surrounding contra clubs to see if someone would be willing to help get us started.
The response so far is already more than I thought, altho' when you consider how many people (dance-lovers) are in The Villages I hoped there'd be a few of us and we could get lots of others hooked. Wish me luck! Wynn

[clod]

Count us in for Contra Dancing if & when. Like square dancing, but it got too "formalized".
Steve

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by clod

Count us in for Contra Dancing if & when. Like square dancing, but it got too "formalized".
Steve

I think it's kind of cute that someone who calls themselves "Clod" is very interested in dancing! But good for you - the more, the merrier!