The University of Chicago Folklore Society hosts two monthly contradances. The MIDWAY CONTRA takes place on the first Saturday of the Month in Ida Noyes Hall on the University of Chicago Campus. The SHORELAND CONTRADANCE takes place in the ballroom of the Old Shoreland Hotel--currently a university of Chicago Dorm--on the third Saturday of the month.
Contra Dance is an easy and fun way to meet new people, get some exercise, and hear some great music. Contra Dance is the oldest form of American Folk Dance and is still going strong today (see wikipedia for more details). Best of all, its is easy to pick up. All of the dances are taught on the fly, so there is no learning necessary--you'll be dancing like a pro in no time!
We host two monthly Contra Dances, both at 8:00 pm. There is always a lesson at 7:30 for those who haven't danced before or for those just wanting a refresher. Oh, and every Contra Dance features live music. So come join us--we're looking to see you at the next dance.
Locations:
Ida Noyes Hall
Ida Noyes Hall (Map)
Shoreland Hall
Shoreland Hall (Map)
We will be holding a very special 2 day dancefest this April with Wild Aparagus, one of the nation's premier contra bands. See the Upcoming Events section for more details!
Location:Our March contra dance will be held in the Shoreland Ballroom! Come keep warm by dancing to some awesome LIVE MUSIC from Pigtown Alley with calling from JIM VOIGT.
Due to last weekend's Folk Festival, our monthly contra dance was pushed to Saturday 2/10! Come keep warm by dancing to an awesome LIVE MUSIC from THE BUCKBEANS with calling from BILL SUDKAMP.
Come to the Folk Festival Contra. This is an extra special one since playing will be our terrific Old-Time String Band, all the way from West Virginia! (See the performers page for more information).
Dance: Folk Festival Contra
Date: Sunday February 4th, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Band: Elkins String Ticklers
Caller:Bill Sudkamp
Price: Absolutely free!
Want to improve your playing for contradances? Come to Celticladda's workshop, Sat Nov 4th, 3-5pm, in Ida Noyes Hall. Donation requested.
