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Contra dance
01
a social folk dance where couples form two long lines and perform coordinated moves, common in North America
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
contra dances
What is "contra dance"?
Contra dance is a traditional folk dance that originated in 18th-century France and became popular in the United States. It involves couples dancing in long lines or sets, performing a series of graceful, coordinated movements and intricate patterns. The dance is known for its spirited nature and frequent partner changes, where dancers switch partners throughout the dance. Contra dance is typically accompanied by lively folk music and is enjoyed for its social, engaging, and rhythmic style.
Examples
They enjoyed the lively contra dance at the community hall.
to contra dance
01
perform a contradance
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
contra dance
3rd person singular
contra dances
Past simple
contra danced
Past participle
contra danced
