contra dance
Example Sentences
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The group had protested before, and so the arrests had the friendly familiarity of a contra dance.
From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2016
She was drawn to string-band music when she went to a contra dance while at Oberlin, expecting the English country dances she had read about in her beloved Jane Austen novels.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2015
She learned to become a contra dance caller and took up the banjo and fiddle she would play in the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2015
Regardless of your experience, contra dance steps are simple and easy to follow.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2015
Women not allowed, of course, but both of you dear Odd Fellows are wanted, for Aunt Plenty begs we will have an old-fashioned contra dance, and I'm to lead off with Uncle Mac.
From Rose in Bloom by Alcott, Louisa May
