Friday Night Contra Dance

Contra dance is a social dance – You’ll see a lot of smiling faces as you dance up and down the lines with multiple dance “partners” and “neighbors." You do not have to bring a partner. There will be a dance caller who teaches the dance and walks you through each part before the music begins. He or she also calls the dance figures during the music to help you remember what to do. Our Friday night dances feature LIVE music, played by amazing musicians! Bands often have fiddles, guitars, or piano. You may also hear bass, mandolin, sometimes winds, and percussion. We ask for a minimum donation of $7 per person to keep this event going. More is welcome and appreciated! Contra dance originated in New England, with roots in French, Scottish, and English traditional dances. You can find lively dance communities all over the world and - especially - right here in Nashville, TN. Intro dance lesson is at 7:30pm. Dance runs from 8-10:30pm. Want to know who’s calling and who’s playing the music? Check the comments! NOTE: While Nashville Country Dancers is not affiliated with any church, we are grateful for use of their spaces.