Contra Dancing at College of Warren Wilson ~
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@bobvanwest Yes I think it is a good experience of socializing and group dynamics.
enternetglobal 3 months ago
In MWSD people take lessons to learn the Square Dance Commands (eg. Circle Left, Right, RH Stars, Right & Left Thru, Ladies Chain, etc) The MWSD Caller creates Choreography based on what the dancers know and what formation they are in (EG. Lines, Waves, Boxes, Columns). The choreo can be very easy or challenging. What I like about Contra and why I teach it in my Square Dance Classes, is that it reinforces the concept of team work. Without teamwork, neither form of dance will be successful.
bobvanwest 3 months ago
Why is one form of dance better than another? It's a matter of personal preference. Without Contra (New England Folk Dancing) we would not have Modern Western Square Dancing. IMHO, go out and dance, have a great time and invite people to join you and don't forget to smile :-)
bobvanwest 3 months ago
in square dancing you dance only with the people in your square.
In contra, you dance with everyone in your line,
In squares, the caller calls every move.
In contra, the caller shuts up after the dance is learned (unless there'a a train wreck!)
chazzmo 1 year ago
It looks like square dancing...kinda like the way Pilates is like the Jane Fonda workout..New name ..New audience.
mudpieinthesky1 1 year ago
Not at all like square dancing! Contra dancing is much better!
chocopup90 2 years ago 2
There are a few moves in common with Squares, but the form is very different ... instead of dancing in a group of 4 couples you dance in long lines progressing up and down the line. At the end of a set you've danced with everyone! It's a blast. I was there that night ... it is my voice saying thank you very much!!
mjtaylor222 2 years ago
Definitely this summer, not sure where I'll be after that though..
washington1rving 3 years ago
It'sa nice to hear from someone who actually goes to the events. We'll see you next year?
PeterAppleseed 3 years ago
The summer crowd is different from the crowd you see the rest of the year. I left at the end of summer..miss the dances :(
washington1rving 3 years ago