What if I’ve never danced before?
That’s fine and absolutely not a problem! Everyone has to start from somewhere and even our teaching team had balance and co-ordination problems when they first started (some STILL have a balance issue). As long as you can walk, you can dance. And even then, you can still groove around in your chair!
Contra dancing is one of the easiest types of dancing. All you need is energy and enthusiasm! Almost everybody picks up contra dancing the very first dance they try. Your feet are never asked to do more than walk to the music. Children as young as six or seven can contra dance. Dances are always taught before hand and walked through at least once. During the dance the caller prompts you what to do next. During a dance the steps repeat many times so you soon learn what to do. If you’re new to contra dancing it is helpful to come at 7:30 for the free beginner’s class because all the basic figures will be carefully explained for the first few dances.
