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Contra Dancing at the Plaza
When In Doubt, Swing! Dance Weekend
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Aug 28, 8-11 pm: English Country Dance, Lutheran Church
Sept 4, 8-11 pm: Contra Dance at the Plaza in Carrollton
Sept 5, 1-3 pm: FREE Music Jam at Eagle's Nest in Dallas
Sept 11, 8-11 pm: Contra Dance at the Lutheran Church in Dallas, featuring caller Hank Morris from North Carolina
Sept 18, 8-11 pm: Contra Dance at the Lutheran Church in Dallas
Sept 25, 2-5 pm: Contra Dance at Sons of Hermann, featuring Lost and Nameless Orchestra from Austin
Sept 25, 8-11 pm: English Country Dance, Sons of Hermann
NEW: Listen to and/or read the transcript of a recent article about Contra Dancing on Public Radio
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We are now using a survey created by Ridge Kennedy (see his web site danceambassadors.googlepages.com) to get feedback from our dancers. We'd appreciate it if you would spend a few minutes to take the survey. The board will use the results for future planning. Thanks.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
for Producer, Drinks,and Sound. We'll train you! Here is the description of volunteer duties.
To help out, contact Vice President Lee Dixon
, 214-828-9591.
About Us
The North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS) was chartered in 1986 as a non-profit educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. It is an group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization, based in Dallas.
The main kind of dance we do is called Contra Dancing. It is a form of American folk dance derived from English Country Dancing. It has no fancy footwork, so is easy (and fun) enough for beginners to enjoy almost immediately, especially with occasional help from our friendly experienced dancers.
By far our most popular activities are the Community Dances we hold almost every week: English Country dances on 4th Saturdays, and Contra dances on most other Saturdays. These are open to the public and feature live music in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. No experience is needed, because all the dances are taught. You don't need to bring a partner. We encourage everyone to change partners for each dance.
Every spring we hold a weekend dance festival, featuring a nationally-known band and caller. This draws over 100 people from Texas, Oklahoma, and a several other states.
The club also has a Performance Group that does demonstrations at various social and cultural events, encouraging audience participation. To have us dance at your event, contact Linda Mrosko, , Home: 903-451-5535, Work: 903-677-5333, Cell: 903-288-4401
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Then check our Dance Schedule or call our "dance hotline" (214)357-8213 and come to one of our dances. We hope you will, and are looking forward to dancing with you.
To join or renew, print the membership form, fill it out, and mail it in. Membership forms are also available at all our dances.