Tropic of Contra

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An article about gender-free contra in The Harvard Crimson

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Santa Cruz’s Regular Contra Dances Provide Fun and Exercise - Good Times Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz’s vibrant Contra Dance community emphasizes inclusivity and playful creative energy.

Article in Santa Cruz’s “Good Times” weekly about contra dancing.

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In New Hampshire, contra dance has a storied history and a devoted following among young people.

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good overview for beginners and experienced dancers alike!

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Catapult!

I’ve been selected as one of six featured contra callers for the 2017 CATAPULT! The National Contra Showcase - Memorial Day Weekend - May 26-29, 2017 in Atlanta, GA.  6 callers, 6 bands, lots of great dancing

I hope you’ll attend.

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Partners, A Wonderful Film About the Inclusive Revival of Square Dancing Through Gay Clubs

Filmmaker Kate Imbach has created an award-winning documentary about the revival of square dancing that’s taking place at gay clubs in New York and California. While traditional dancing has s…

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Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

I'm really excited to share that I'll be on the staff of CDSS American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods - August 5-12, 2017 - where I will be teaching an intensive "blitz" course titled Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

It will be a fun week of learning and dancing. If you are interested in gaining knowledge of MWSD while experiencing the joys of Pinewoods, I urge you to join us. Space in the class is limited.

Find out more at this cdss.org page.

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Graphic representation of contra dance.

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huh? mom? you’re asking why i have skirts and dresses in my dorm room? they’re for contra dancing! everyone wears skirts at contra dances! and i totally definitely only ever wear them at contra dances. nowhere else. i don’t lounge around in them or go to class or

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The contra dance dress code is apparently “Unitarian casual”.

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Sound of the Week: Circle Left Contra Dance

Read more at kalw.org

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LCFD Short Promo Gold v3

This is a short trailer video made to describe the experience of LCFD Dance Camp. A full length documentary is in process now.

Lavender Country & Folk Dance (LCFD) has a great short video promoting gender role free contra and English country dancing in the LGBTQ* community. You can see my smiling face and dancing feet in a few of the shots. I've been attending LCFD dance camps for about 10 years and this year was the featured contra caller at their spring camp. Enjoy!

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Barn Dance Caller, Exeter, Devon

A caller from England visited the US and experienced gender free dancing and calling.

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LCFD Dance Camp: Andy Shore & Frost and Fire 5/8/16

Andy Shore & Frost and Fire at the Spring Dance Camp in Woodstock, NY. Frost and Fire features Hollis Easter (flute, bagpipes, whistle, guitar, mandolin, voc...

I called my first dance camp as the featured caller this past weekend. Calling for LCFD was extra-special.  Here’s a video of one Sunday morning dance.  “Floorplay” by Paul Balliet. The band is “Frost & Fire”

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Another great contra dance video