CONTRALAB
The
International Association of Contra Callers, Inc.
New Page July 22, 2014
Contra
Dancing 101
A Guide to Teaching Contra Dancing
Presented by CONTRALAB
Contra Dance 101 is a comprehensive
manual for square dance callers to introduce Contra dancing to their classes,
square dance clubs, or community dance programs. It introduces the basic definitions,
movements, figures, dance formations, contra music, contra
calling principles, and background and history.
The workbook/manual includes:
v A brief history of Contra dancing.
v Written instructions for teaching the basic dance
movements, broken down into six easy lessons that can be further broken down
into additional sessions.
v The text is supplemented with diagrams illustrating
dance formations, dancer positions, and dance progressions.
v Detailed descriptions for 20 contra dances.
v A CD with appropriate dance music.
v Teaching and calling aids.
v References and resources for locating additional
material and music.