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Jonesborough: Contra Dance
An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until December 9, 2023
An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 23, 2023
Contra Dance returns to Jonesborough
The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will return to the Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street, on Saturday, May 13. Dancing to live music is open to community members of all ages. Dances will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. There will be a lesson of basic contra dance moves for beginners at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for singles, $8 for students and $25 for families. Tickets sold at the door.
Contra dancing originated in the 17th century in England and Scotland and has become an Appalachian tradition. The dance is led by a caller who teaches the sequence of figures in the dance before the music starts and then calls out the moves during each dance. Contra dance is for all ages. It is similar to square dance, but it’s done in long lines rather than four-couple squares. No partner is needed as it is tradition to change partners for each dance.
Contra dances are family friendly, alcohol, tobacco and fragrance free.
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About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
