{"id":5469,"date":"2016-06-10T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=5469"},"modified":"2016-06-10T14:01:49","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T18:01:49","slug":"gotta-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/uncategorized\/gotta-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Gotta’ Dance!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Contradance\"<\/p>\n

All are welcome at our\u00a0contra<\/a>\u00a0dances, where we\u00a0always have live music<\/a> in the styles of Irish, old-time, swing, gypsy, and newly composed music.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Come try what\u2019s been described as \u201cswirly awesomeness<\/a>,\u201d and a \u201csource of deep joy and great playfulness<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Contra\u00a0dancing requires no experience. \u00a0It\u2019s about community, making friends and dancing to diverse music,<\/a> not a competition, and not a class. \u00a0 You don\u2019t need to bring a partner \u2013 part of the tradition is switching partners each time.\u00a0 A caller teaches each dance, so no lessons are needed; just show up and have fun! (New to contra? \u00a0Please come at\u00a07:30\u00a0to learn a few basic steps before the dance starts.)<\/span><\/h2>\n

We dance Tuesday nights, 7:45 \u2013 10:00 pm ET \u00a0and occasional Sunday afternoons (2 \u2013 5 p.m. (see calendar info, below) at Grove Haus<\/a>, 1001 Hoosbrook St. (corner of Grove), Indianapolis, IN 46203<\/a>. It\u2019s in the Fountain Square neighborhood.<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no smoking or drinking, and anyone\u2019s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc.<\/h2>\n

Admission <\/strong>Tuesdays\u00a0<\/strong>is generally $7, $5\/members, $4\/under 25. When the band and\/or caller travel more than an hour we ask for $1 more to help cover their extra costs. \u00a0Sunday afternoon dances are\u00a0$10 (25 & up), $5 (15 \u2013 24), or free (14 & under).<\/h2>\n

All events are \u201cmore if you can, less if you can\u2019t;\u201d we won\u2019t turn away people who need to pay less than the stated cost (and won\u2019t refuse extra money from those who want to contribute). We offer free admission to those who help with several tasks like setup & cleanup; please talk to any board member if you can help!<\/h2>\n

A short link to our calendar is http:\/\/bit.ly\/wSZCjB<\/span><\/u><\/a> .<\/h2>\n

Please email indycontra@gmail.com or call (317) 759-4863 with questions, comments, or feedback.<\/h2>\n

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Indy Contra Dance<\/h2>\n