Indy Contra / Indianapolis Traditional Music and Dance Group

Indy Contra, aka Indianapolis Traditional Music & Dance Group, hosts contra dances, to live music, mostly 7:45 – 9:45 pm Tuesday nights (see calendar info, below) at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ in downtown Indianapolis.

Contra is a traditional community / social / folk North American dance form, with a long history of being open to everybody, with no lessons, membership, or partner required.

You must (it’s in our lease) CARRY IN clean shoes with a non-marking, soft sole. Loafers, bowling shoes, walking shoes, sandals, pumps, …most types are fine. No cleats! A sole with lots of ridges & a grip (like lots of sneakers & boots) can stick to the floor enough to make your knees and hips sore; smooth soles are more comfortable!

Contra is collaborative, cooperative, and social, not competition dancing. There’s no smoking or drinking, we swap partners every dance, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc.