Experience the lively tradition of contra dance, popular since colonial times. Dancers learn figures such as allemande, dosido, circle, star, promenade, and swing while progressing through long lines of couples. Instruction includes walk-throughs before dancing to music, with guidance from a caller throughout. Circle dances and English country dances will also be introduced. https://sites.nd.edu/wcawley/dance/.

Learn the basics of traditional Hawaiian hula through graceful movements, expressive hand gestures, and rhythmic footwork. Students will explore foundational steps while discovering the cultural stories and history behind the dance. The course emphasizes rhythm, coordination, flexibility, and fun in a welcoming beginner-friendly environment. An optional performance opportunity will be available.

Remember those songs that beckoned you to dance because they told you what to do? These songs will spark the young adult that is still in you. Let's recall a time when you could just move and have a good time with friends. Here are some of the songs: Do the Freddy (Freddy and the Dreamers); The Twist (Chubby Checker); Do You Love Me (The Contours), The Hokey Poky, Shake (The Animals) and Do the Locomotion (Dee Dee Sharp). This is a dance party, lasting about an hour. This one day class is Tuesday, October 6.