The dances are held at the Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, OH
45215. usually Monday evenings at 8 pm. You may want
to check the schedule for updates.
Training is provided for beginners at 7:30 pm and the
dance runs from 8-10 pm. Monday dances usually cost $5 for
ages 18 and over and $2 for students & ages 13-17, unless we have
special events. Children 12 and under are free, and must
be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Once a month, the Center for the Arts hosts a Saturday
night dance, typically on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
The dance runs from 8 - 11:30 pm and can be more advanced
than on Mondays, so it helps to have some experience.
Saturday dances cost $7.
We are a group of amateur musicians who play at the contra dances in Wyoming, a suburb of Cincinnati, OH. As our name implies, we welcome all musicians, no matter what level of expertise you have.
We first began playing together in Pam and Fred Stoll's living room, and about a week later, Monday, February 20, 2006, we were excited to begin performing for contra dances. We typically rehearse every few weeks. Anyone is encouraged to join our rehearsals to learn the tunes we'll be performing at our next contra dance. If you are unable to attend, feel free to download our tunes to practice from and join us at one of our performances on a Monday evening, once every six weeks or so.
Currently, we are scheduled to play on the following dates in 2023:
April 24th • May 22nd
We welcome new musicians. If you would like to be added to
our email list to receive updates for upcoming rehearsals
and gigs, please contact us.
Contra is a communal style folk dance that is fun and easy
to learn. No partner or experience is necessary, but you do
need soft-soled shoes. A caller leads the dancers though a
series of moves. Since it's a communal dance, most people
change partners after each dance.
Dress comfortably, since the dances are energetic and you
will get warm! Common attire for either gender is shorts or
jeans and t-shirts. Many women prefer flowing skirts because
they're fun to dance in.
Contra is a style of dance where it's more important to have
fun than do the dance a particular way, where people are
friendly and welcoming, and where others will be glad to
help you learn the basic steps.
Contra is a communal style folk dance that is fun and easy to learn. No partner or experience is necessary, but you do need soft-soled shoes. A caller leads the dancers though a series of moves. Since it's a communal dance, most people change partners after each dance.
Dress comfortably, since the dances are energetic and you
will get warm! Common attire for either gender is shorts or
jeans and t-shirts. Many women prefer flowing skirts because
they're fun to dance in.