An invitation to...

Par-ti-ci-pate in Life

For example, dance with us, even if you think you cannot!

New dancers welcome! No need to BYO Partner.

And did we mention how FUN it is? Some of us get sore cheeks from smiling so hard!

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NPR audio:
Youth Flock to Contra Dancing

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Video:
Why We Contra Dance

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Open to the public:

a contra dance on most Sundays, on one of the best dance floors anywhere.

an English Country dance in Santa Barbara every Tuesday.

A Scandinavian dance before the contra dance on the first Sunday of the month.

A waltz workshop before the third contra dance of the month.

An Introduction to English Country Dance before the contra dance on the fourth Sunday of the month, though all are welcome to the Tuesday dance.

A typical Sunday evening event includes mostly contra dances (what's that?), maybe a circle mixer and/or a traditional square dance, two waltzes and another couple dance.

The English Country dances (what's that?) feature dances in a variety of formations, tempos, moods, etc., published as early as the 17th century and as late as today. Every so often we like to dress up in period garb.

Already a participant?

Stay informed

via our email announcement lists:

contra-annc is our official announcement list for announcements and reminders about our Santa Barbara contra dances. Just click contra-annc and fill out your name and email address, or give us your email address at the dance.

ecd-annc is our official announcement list for announcements and reminders about our Santa Barbara and Ventura English Country Dances. Just click ecd-annc and fill out your name and email address, or give us your email address at the dance.

Stay connected

3. via our Yahoo-based email networking and discussion groups:

Mostly for contra dancers, we have a Yahoo Group named "sbcds". Join up and use it for exchanging information about other music and dance events, ridesharing to out-of-town events, pre- and post-dance meet-ups, parties for dancers, housing requests and offers.

Use the form below. 

Mostly for English Country dancers, we have a similar Group named "ecd-vsb".

Use the form below.