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Contra Dance
Contra dance was brought to America by French Soldiers after the Revolutionary War. Contra dancing is done in lines, but with partners facing each other. Some moves one partner is moving forward while the other moves backwards. Some...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Social Dances for Upper Elementary
Teach your students some dance steps to help their coordination and cognitive abilities. Step patterns and music suggestions are included in this lesson plan from ARTSEDGE.
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What Is Contra Dance?
This site contains definitions of what Contra Dance is and what it is not. It also includes information on Learning to contra dance, Regarding dizziness, and contains links to further information.