Challenging Contra

SCHEDULE

There will be two dances on Saturday, February 21, 2026:

• 4:30 - 6 pm: challenging contra dance

• 6 - 7:45 pm: potluck dinner

• 7:45 - 8 pm: newcomers lesson

• 8 - 11 pm: regular evening dance

CHALLENGING AFTERNOON

The afternoon 4:30 - 6 pm dance will include challenging contras and shorter walkthroughs. Please join us if:

• You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, and contra corners, as well as the basic moves, without being taught

• You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse

• You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move

• You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others

• You have an awareness of your whole set and work to help make the dance functional and fun for everyone

• You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

(thanks to the Greenfield Experienced Contra series for this excellent definition)

COST

Admission for the challenging contra is $6 for adults, $5 for kids or low-income, $10 for dance supporters.

Admission for the regular evening contra is $12 for adults, $5 for kids or low-income, $20 for dance supporters.

QUESTIONS?

Email Tim Swartz at cdu.tim@gmail.com.