Contra dancing
Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society presents a Memorial Day Contra Dance on Saturday from 7:30-11 p.m., featuring calling by Jane Ewing and music by Girl Time and the Do Right Daddies.
New this week will be an introduction to English Country Dance from 4:30-6 p.m. Participants will learn this elegant historical social dance seen in the film versions of Jane Austen novels such as Pride and Prejudice. No experience is necessary. All dances will be taught. Participants will move at a slower pace to beautiful music. Admission: $5; $10 for both ECD and Contra.
CTDS dances take place at Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall (4315 Brainerd Road). Admission is $8; $5 for students & seniors. Everyone is invited to join the welcoming, family-friendly community and enjoy this lively, traditional social dance. No need to bring a partner. All dances are
taught in walk-throughs. Wear comfortable, casual clothes and bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Note: hard-soled boots or shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.
There is always a Contra Basics lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m.
The Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society has been sponsoring contra dances for over 20 years.
Contra dancing