Contra Dances

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)

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MIDWAY CONTRA

Time: Saturday October 7th, 8pm
Band: The Cosmic Otters
Caller: Barry Dupen
Price: $3 students, $6 all others
Location:Ida Noyes Hall, 3rd Floor Theater

SHORELAND CONTRADANCE

Time: Saturday October 21st, 8pm
Caller: Bill Sudkamp
Band: Genevieve Harrison - fiddle, Smith Koester - banjo, Andrew Gribble - guitar
Price: $3 students, $5 all others
Location: Shoreland Hall Ballroom, 5454 South Shore Drive.

MIDWAY CONTRA

Time: Saturday November 4th, 8pm
Band: Celticladda - Randy Miller, Tom Hodgson, Eric Anderson
Caller: Lisa Ornstein
Price: $3 students, $6 all others
Location: Ida Noyes Hall, 3rd Floor Theater

CELTICLADDA WORKSHOP

Want to improve your playing for contradances? Come to Celticladda's workshop, Sat Nov 4th, 3-5pm, in Ida Noyes Hall. Donation requested.

SHORELAND CONTRADANCE

Time: Saturday November 18th, 8pm
Caller: Paul Watkins
Band: Grand Old Aubrey, with Aubrey Swift, Susan Ani, Tony Scarimbolo and Tom Conway
Price: $3 students, $5 all others
Location: Shoreland Hall Ballroom, 5454 South Shore Drive.

HYDE PARK CONTRADANCE

Time: Saturday December 2nd, 8pm Caller & Band: TBA
Price: $3 students, $6 all others
Location: Shoreland Hall Ballroom, 5454 South Shore Drive.

 

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