A contra dance event is a social dance that one can attend without a partner. The dancers form couples, and the couples form sets of two couples in long lines starting from the stage and going down the length of the dance hall. Throughout the course of a dance, couples progress up and down these lines, dancing with each other couple in the line. The dance is led by a caller who teaches the sequence of figures in the dance before the music starts. Callers describe the series of steps called "figures", and in a single dance, a caller may include anywhere from six to twelve figures which are repeated as couples progress up and down the lines. Each time through the dance takes 64 beats, after which the pattern is repeated. The essence of the dance is in following the pattern with your set and your line; since there is no required footwork, many people find contra dance easier to learn than other forms of social dancing.Tune in today as Rob talks about a social topic and shares his experience with a unique dance that you may not be familiar with - but is something you may want to try after today's show!  Have you ever been contra dancing?Join the discussion on Telegram and let us know!  Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth  ~ Connect on social media!  Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth MeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth ~Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in June 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:Contradancing in Asheville: At the Old Farmers Ball with Sarah - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HlfylsylXoAsheville contra dances have a youthful energy that is unparalleled! Last night's contra dancers at the Old Farmer's Ball kicked up their heels and swung and dipped their partners to the rousing music by Audrey Knuth and Larry Unger, with calls by Beth Molaro. What a great evening of contradancing!Old-Time Week - July 17-23, 2022 - Swannanoa GatheringThe daily Communal Gathering features master musicians, singers, and dancers from across the Appalachian region. Evening activities include jam sessions, singing, clogging, conceSupport the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth