First Saturday Contra Dance

The First Saturday Contra Dance is for first-time and experienced contra dancers. The schedule offers a mix of high quality callers and musicians. The dance runs year-round. Occasional special events or weekends are also organized around the first Saturday event.

Unless otherwise noted, the dance is from 8 - 11 pm. Admission is: $5 for students, $8 for AACTMAD members, $9 for all others. The dance is held at the Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103 ( click here for a map and driving directions ). Check the calendar for details of upcoming events.

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First-timers: please come a little early. Come alone or bring a friend. Anyone can ask anyone else to dance; experienced dancers are happy to help new people. It's a common practice to change partners after each dance sequence, and it works well while you're learning the basics; after that, it's up to you. Wear cool, comfortable clothes and flat shoes that aren't sticky.