Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance with The Tater Bugs

Join us for a Contra Dance at Woodlawn Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas.

Doors 6:30
Lesson 7:00
Dance begins 7:30

Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience. Those new to contra should attend the free lesson at 6:45. All ages welcome!

Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem!
We strongly recommend that newcomers and beginners arrive at 6:45 for the lesson. The lesson is fun and an invaluable experience – you will enjoy the rest of the dance much more after the lesson.

All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music.
You’ll hear our callers use gender free terms like Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side.

Flexible admission rates for in-person dances:
Adult admission pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.
Adults just listening (not dancing) $5
Students $5
Children under 16 $free

Band: The Tater Bugs
The trio delivers tight, rhythmic interplay and joyful melodies based on Appalachian and Ozark fiddle roots, featuring Lindsey Hogan Lasswell on fiddle, Joe Pickett on mandolin/guitar, and Chris DeVictor on bass.