You’ve heard of square dancing and you’ve heard of line dancing, but did you know the granddaddy of partnered folk dance is called ‘contra’? While modern square dancing comes out of a 1920s American ...

The caller – Ridge Kennedy – patiently taught the group with demonstrations. He reminded everyone that it’s ‘easy to get started with [contra dancing]’ and that if they kept coming back, eventually, ...

What does it take to break a Guinness World Record? First, a big idea. Second, perseverance. Just ask Eric Smith. The 52-year-old Cuttingsville resident aims to break the world record for longest ...

Don Pauley has not only worn out several pairs of shoes since he began contra dancing, he's logged a few thousand miles on his car as well. The 74-year-old retired Leesburg resident who is a regular ...