BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION (TEXAS) CONTRA DANCE

Contra dance is suitable for pre-teens to seniors, ages 10 to 70+ years.
You do not have to bring a partner — singles, couples, and families can participate.
It is aerobic exercise to music, in a smoke and alcohol free setting.
All dances are taught. A caller directs the dances, accompanied by live music.
If you can walk and follow directions, you can contra dance.
Contra dance comes from the same English country dance tradition as modern
square dancing and shares many of the same basic dance patterns.

Resident caller (when we can't get outstanding visiting talent):
--- Lorraine Puckhaber from Bryan, assisted by Rosie and Stan Swanson
We are in the process of training new callers -- if you are interested, please contact us.

More info: call 979-846-4504, or e-mail stan DOT 2 DOT swanson AT tamu DOT edu
Map and Directions

Links:

Our local band, Jalapeno Honey , plays frequently.

General info about contra dancing in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Texas , and elsewhere

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See contra dancing on YouTube

Hear a sampling of contra dance tunes as midi files.

A local project to make MIDI files of contra dance music: VAMP

We also have a square dance club in Bryan/College Station: Circle Squares.
More information about local square and round dancing