North Alabama Country Dance Society

Rebecca and Gary, Erin and Christian, photo by Kevin Riggs

Dance at Faith Presbyterian Church
Enter the gym from the back door (NE corner of building, on the east side)

September 4: Erin Maguire with Ed Baggott and Elsie Peterson
Beginners' contra workshop at 7:00 p.m.
Contra dance at 7:30 p.m.

Live Music at every dance! All dances taught!

September 18: 5th Saturday Dance Robert Cromartie with Footloose
Tickets Available to the Concert at Flying Monkey Beginners' contra workshop at 7:30 p.m.
Contra dance at 8:00 p.m.

The North Alabama Country Dance Society (NACDS) is a nonprofit group of folks who love to dance. We put on two contra dances a month (on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays), and a yearly contra dance weekend. NACDS is an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)
What Should I Expect?
Explains cost, suggests what to wear, and some other basics like that.
What is contra dancing?
Contra dancing is fun, simple, and social dancing. This is a collection of definitions from Gary Shapiro.
Intro to Contra Dance on YouTube
Atlanta's Chattahoochee Country Dancers made a set of videos, available from YouTube, showing the basics of contra.
Area schedule
Regular dances and weekends from around the Southeast.
Blue Moon Weekend
Every May, NACDS hosts a welcoming and wonderful contra dance weekend.
For Bands and Callers
If you're interested in calling or playing for a Huntsville dance, contact our Producer, Doug Roth.

 

Membership
Support the group through Membership! Receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on admission, and a membership directory, all for a nominal yearly fee.
Current NACDS Newsletter
Members get it on paper in the mail, but anyone can read the electronic version -- or peruse the archive
Map to Dance
We normally dance in the gym of Faith Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Airport and Whitesburg.
Constitution and Bylaws of NACDS
The rules by which we operate.
E-mail
There is an announcement list for everyone, and a Community Group and Steering Committee Group Yahoo discussion lists for those more involved. E-mail if you'd like to be on any or all.
NACDS on Facebook
Facebook
We have a Group on Facebook if you're into that. Regular links to great dance pictures, local discussion, and notices of events!

 

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