Contra Quick Tips

Doing the following helps to keep the dance fun, welcoming, and respectful. Check out our Dance Guidelines page for more details and to report concerns.

• Give the caller your full attention so everyone can hear instructions and announcements

• Give gentle assistance to newcomers if needed

• We all make mistakes; keep the mood light

• Anyone can ask anyone to dance

• There’s no pressure to accept a dance request

• Joining the shortest line is a kindness

• Couples joining a line at the bottom, rather than cutting in, is respectful of of others who have already formed sets

• If you need to drop out, try to wait until you’re out at the top or bottom

• Learn to give weight

• Consider changing shirts or toweling off if you become sweaty

• This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, excessive body odor, etc.)