It’s Tuesday night and a group of adults from many backgrounds head to the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center for a weekly Contra Dance — a form of folk dancing said to have originated in the 17th century.

“If you ever see me clapping my hands to that song at the ballgame, punch me in the arm. Hard. Make me stop.” ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Standing in Brunswick’s Quadraphonic Club, it feels as if the energy in the room would be enough to ...

Grab your cowboy hat and pull on your best boots, because the girlies are line dancing. "My friends literally skip the gym to learn new dances," my Gen Z sister tells me back in Arizona. Line dancing ...

In 1918, the Spanish flu spread across the world, killing millions and isolating masses of people. Two years later, the Roaring Twenties began in the United States — money flowed, music blasted and ...

Tonight, we are headed to the Contra Dancing capital of the world, Nelson! Karen Meyers says the dancing has been around since the 17th century and it's still going strong. Plus, the aviation ...

More than 100 people poured into the second floor of the Coyote Point Yacht Club Wednesday evening donning sparkly cowboy boots, denim shorts and cowboy hats ready to line dance all night long. Most ...

Ali Moxley For the Chronicle Mar 24, 2026 Mar 24, 2026 It’s a busy night at the Bozeman Senior Center as an unexpected group gathers together for a weekend of contra dancing. Long lines form on the ...

DAVIE, Fla. — When the world slowed down in 2020, people turned to their phones and spent more time scrolling. Between viral dance videos and step-by-step tutorials, an old-school routine found a ...

The welcoming, talented caller and dance instructor Gaye Fifer will teach the afternoon waltz workshops and, in the evening, walk everyone through the patterns of each contra and English country dance ...

As the sun sets on a chilly Thursday night in Morningside, Maryland, dancers make their way into the VFW. “You’re not worried about the light bill that’s due. You’re not worrying about work tomorrow, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Music, steps, and smiles. That's what brings the ReRe Steppas together. They are a soul line dancing group from southwest Houston, fueled by rhythm and the love of dancing.