Start date: Tuesday, November 10 2026.
Schedule:
Second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM,
From November 10, 2026 until December 8, 2026,
Resource person: Jenny Beer
Location: The Great Hall | 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Description:
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
Featuring live musicians and skilled callers who will teach each dance beforehand then prompt it while you're dancing.
What is contra dancing?
It's social dancing with everyone dancing the same pattern again and again up and down a long line. You'll choose a different partner for each dance, and eventually you'll have interacted with nearly everyone in the hall. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
What you need to know
Newcomers are welcome, and no partner is needed (but do bring your friends!).
Wear cool loose clothing. The hall is air-conditioned.
Please bring your own water bottle, also wear flat shoes, with clean, non-slippery, non-grippy soles.
Parking is on the street. The venue is a short walk from the Swarthmore train station.
Experienced dancers & first timers all are welcome!
PAY AT THE DOOR, no preregistration required
Notes: PAY AT THE DOOR Sliding Scale Admission Fee: $10-$15 for dancers $5-$10 for musicians (on 2nd Tuesdays). Contra Dances are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the Park Avenue Community Center. Schedule infrequently varies due to holidays or other closures.
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