Introducing a Beginner to Contra Dancing
An article published in the CDS Boston Center newsletter discussing the fine art of teaching a beginners session at a contra dance.
From Chris Weiler
Tips on Being a Better Contra Dancer
A number of tips exploring a wide range of aspects in how to become a better contra dancer.
From Cary Ravitz
10 Tips for Contra Dancing With Kids
Miriam reflects on how dancers can be more supportive of children and youth within the contra dance context. Some helpful considerations for dancing with children. While the context of the article is contra dancing, the ideas also apply to many other forms of dance.
From Miriam Axel-Lute
Running Behind: Rush to Catch Up Or Not?
An article from Laura Brodian Freas Beraha on what to do when you are behind in the dance/music.
From the CDSS News
Tips on Becoming a Better Intermediate-Level Dancer
An article by Laura Brodian Freas Beraha with 10 excellent tips on how to grow as an intermediate English country dancer.
From the CDSS News
A website of contra dances where you can enter your zip code and it will list dances close by. You can also look at the full list of dances.]
From Jeff Kaufman
Gender Free Contra Facebook Group
This Facebook group is for enthusiasts of Larks and Ravens terminology. However, other ways of welcoming LGBTQIA dancers into contra and other folk dances are also on topic. The group offers resources, discussion, and strategy.
Rising Contra Dance Callers’ Collective Facebook Group
This Facebook group is an online community of callers who support each other in a wide range of caller topics.
Community Dance Facebook Group
This Facebook group was established to share choreography and video links of ‘family friendly’ community dances for dance leaders and callers, and also to provide information about opportunities for caller education.
Shared Weight: English Country Dance Discussion List
The Shared Weight ECD listserv (email group) is for discussion of all aspects of modern and historical English Country Dance and related forms as they have relevance to the discussion. (Related forms include contra, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, contradanza, Victorian longways dances, quadrilles, cotillions, etc.). The list is intended for callers, dancers, organizers, and musicians, who are all part of one community. Join the discussion!
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.