The Contra dance is an evolved American social dance, which originates from 17th-century English, Scottish and French Folk dances.
It entails participants moving in circles – it even possesses similar steps to known line dances – making it an enjoyable workout for all ages.
On Nov. 14, a local organization, Savannah Folk, organized a Contra Dance at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Bull Street. Joyce Murless, the “caller” for the evening, taught participants the steps to the dance.
Check out some of these pictures of the fun, and don’t miss the next event!
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Dancers perform the Ladies’ Chai
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Caller Joyce Murlless demonstrates the partner swing
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Participant Madison smiles beside her partner Philip
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Members of The Glow in the Dark String Band playing live music)
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Participants perform in a circle
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Emi and Peggy smiling as they await their turn
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Participants align in a Longways set
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Kennedy and Emi perform the Neighbor’s Do-si-do
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Participants join hands before repeating the dance
