What is contra dancing? The best way to learn about contra dancing is to try it yourself. There are many dances in the area to choose from. Almost every weekend there is a dance somewhere in the triangle. See my Triangle Area Contra Dance Schedule to learn about when and where the next dance is. Kiram Wagle's contra dance page is a great place to learn about contra dancing and links to other pages where you can find dances in other areas. Also, Sheridan Hill writes of her emotions while contra dancing.