BIDA Contra Dance: Spark in the Dark

Fri. Aug. 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm

6:40pm Lesson

7:00pm – 12:00am Dancing

Dance to the electronic music of Kingfisher and several guests.

Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates (BIDA) is a Boston-area group dedicated to promoting involvement in traditional dance and connecting generations

What is contra dancing?

It’s super fun but really hard to describe: check out this video, then come to our dance and give it a try! Beginners are always welcome at our dances.
I’ve never contra danced before.

What should I bring with me? Enthusiasm!

Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sweat some; it’s a good idea to bring an extra shirt, especially in the summer.

Bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, in order to protect the floor. Many dancers prefer suede or leather soles, but sneakers are fine—you don’t need anything special, just avoid tracking in grit from outside.

Lighting at this dance will be darker than usual, and some dancers can find it confusing or overwhelming.

Learn more at bidadance.org

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