Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers

Welcome to Traditional Dancing
in Las Vegas!

Welcome! Please come out and join us for a fun-filled evening of contra dancing in Las Vegas. Dances feature wonderful live music - traditional jigs, reels, and hornpipes from the Scots-Irish tradition on both sides of the Atlantic form the basic repertoire.

Whether you are a new or experienced dancer, in your teens or in your 60s, by yourself or bringing your partner/family - come out for a great evening of big smiles, laughs, community fun, and exercise!

Contra dancing is low impact and doesn't require special footwork although there is lots of room for more experienced dancers to get fancy and add lots of flourishes. All dances are taught and called and beginners are always welcomed.

If you're into traditional style New England, Irish, Quebecois, or Appalachian music, you might enjoy coming just to listen. Two local bands, the Sagebrush Stringband and 112 and Then Some, alternate in providing lively traditional tunes.

SNOCD also offers English Country Dancing and Scottish Country Dancing classes.

Dates

Contra dances are generally every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Check our schedule here.

Time

Dance 7:00pm-10:00 pm with introductory lesson at 6:30 pm where basic moves are taught.

Location

Contra dances are located at the Charleston Heights Arts Center at 800 South Brush Street (two blocks northwest of Decatur and Charleston.) Click here for directions.

Admission

General $7; members, active duty military & students (with ID) $5; youth 16 and under $3.

Interested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page.

What to wear

There's no such thing as "proper" Contra Dance attire, but you may want to wear light casual clothing as you will probably get a bit warm and comfortable indoor shoes with non-marking soles and low heels for easier dancing.

More info

To learn more about our dances, check out the schedule, about contra, or links page.
You can also watch a few videos of contra dancing in Las Vegas here. SNOCD also sponsors English Country Dancing and Scottish Country Dancing classes.

Contra dances at the Charleston Heights Arts Centers are co-sponosred by the

the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services