Join Bayside Travellers for another contra dance! See FAQ's below!
This is our last dance before our summer break begins (we'll be back in October) and we hope you can join us!
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Beginner Workshop at 7pm, Dances from 7:30 - 10:30pm.
Located at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City MI 49686.
Live music provided by The Johns and dances called by Pat Reeser. Also joining the music line-up will be Stacy Arnold, Ruby John's Michigan Traditional Arts Program apprenticeship student. Stacy is a wonderful fiddler and we are very excited to hear her play with the Johns!
Dance By Donation!
A range of $10-20 / person is suggested, but all donation amounts are welcome.
Bayside Travellers is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers, and all donations received go directly into putting these dances together. It costs money to have dances, and we wouldn't be able to do this without you! We are able to accept cash or Paypal, but unfortunately not cards at this time.
Thank you for supporting traditional music & dance!
Snacks to share are always welcome!
-What is Contra Dancing?-
Contra is a type of traditional folk partner dancing, similar to square dancing in many ways but set up in long lines down a hall (we often have some square dances thrown into the mix too!). There are no specific steps, only walking to the beat of the music in the order that the caller directs. Our dances always feature live music by local folk bands and artists!
-Do I Need to Know How to Dance?-
No! All dance experience levels are welcome, from beginner on up. We have a beginner workshop at 7pm that teaches you everything you need to know, and all dances are guided by the caller. If it's your first time, make sure to join us at 7pm for the workshop and you'll be good to go! If you can walk, you can contra dance!
-Do I Need a Partner?-
Contra is partner dancing, but you don't have to bring one of your own! We encourage groups, couples, and individuals to join us! If you don't have someone to dance with we will pair you up with someone, and it's very common to dance with different people through the night - you learn something from each person!
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