Contra dancing is social interaction, meeting people, and making new friends, set to music played by LIVE BANDS. A "caller", guides new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances. Contra is danced to Celtic, Quebecois, Old Time, New England, Southern Appalachian, Jazz, Blues, and all sorts of other music played by live bands. A dancer and his or her partner dance a series of figures, or moves, with each other and with another couple for a short time. They then repeat the same figures with another couple, and so on. The figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing....but it's not "cheesy". The figures are combined in different ways for each different dance. Everyone is welcome! Ours is a community of all ages. Beginners are always welcome at Charleston Folk dances; prior experience is not expected. We offer a Dance Basics workshop before the dance at 7:30pm and are always happy to help. The most important thing is to have fun! FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.charlestonfolk.weebly.com