Contra Club at NCSU

04/01/2026

We had an absolutely lovely time at our Spring Soiree and hope you did too! Stay tuned for the dates for our Fall Semester dances...

Don't forget to take a gander through our Facebook photo album, it's never too early to reminisce on such a fun event!

04/01/2026

03/24/2026

Big news for our Spring Soirée: We’re giving away some of the biggest folk festival passes in the state! 🎁✨

We are so excited to announce our Fundraising Raffle for our Contra Dance on March 29th. We’ve teamed up with some incredible partners to bring you prizes worth hundreds of dollars! 🎻

Swipe to see what’s up for grabs:
🎟 MerleFest : 2 Single-Day Passes for 2026!
🎟 Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance : 2 Full-Weekend Passes!
🛍 Live It Up! Hillsborough St : Gift Card for local shopping & dining!
🐺 Wolfpack Outfitters : A Premium NC State Fan Pack!
💃 MoonDance Contra : A Full-Weekend Pass for 2026!

How to Enter:
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the check-in table all evening! 🎟 Proceeds go directly toward supporting live folk music and keeping our dances accessible to the NCSU community. 🐺🐾

The Night’s Itinerary:
🌿 4:30 PM | Country Swing
🌿 5:15 PM | Community Bluegrass Jam
🌿 6:30 PM | Beginner Lesson (No partner needed!)
🌿 7:00 PM | Dancing Under the Stars 🌙
🌿 10:00 PM | Guest Appearance by Price Check

Winners will be announced during our mid-dance break, so grab your picnic blankets and get cozy! 🧺👟

03/24/2026

✨join us for our final event of the semester, this Sunday March 29th✨ an evening of music, dance, and laughter!

03/19/2026

Less than two weeks until our last dance of the semester! Community-wide and family friendly, we can't wait to see y'all there!

03/18/2026

A little bit of country, a little bit of bluegrass, and a whole lot of dancing. 🎻🧺

Our Spring Soirée on March 29th isn’t just a dance, it’s a full afternoon and evening of community vibes at Harris Field. The best part? You can join us for any (or all!) of it! 🕺💃

Stop by whenever works for you:
🤠 4:30 PM: Grab your boots for Country Swing!
🪕 5:15 PM: Bring an instrument and join the Bluegrass Jam!
👟 6:30 PM: New to Contra? We’ll teach you everything you need to know!
🌙 7:00 PM: Dancing under the stars begins!
🎸 10:00 PM: A surprise guest! 🤫

Whether you want to show off your swing moves, pick some banjo on a picnic blanket, or just watch the magic happen under the string lights, there’s a spot for you. 🧺✨

Don’t forget: Sneakers are a must on the grass! 👟 See you there!

03/11/2026

Is there a better way to spend your time? We certainly don’t think so!

Join us Sunday, March 29th from 4:30-11:00pm for our Spring Soiree. Contra dancing, live bluegrass, snacks, picnic blankets, and most importantly super cool people !

See you on the dance floor💃🕺

03/05/2026

Our semester finale is heading OUTDOORS! 🎻🕺💃

Join us on March 29th at Harris Field for the Contra Club’s Spring Soirée. We’re turning the field into a dance festival under the string lights, and you’re invited!

Here’s the plan:
🤠 4:30 PM: Country Swing & Line Dancing
🪕 5:15 PM: Community Bluegrass Jam (Bring your instruments!)
💃 6:30 PM: Beginner Contra Lesson
🌟 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Dancing under the stars!

What to bring: Friends, a picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite sneakers! 👟 (Heads up: we’re on grass, so leave the dance heels at home!)

Come for the music, stay for the dance, or just hang out on a blanket and enjoy the vibes. No partner or experience needed!

📍 Harris Field @ Witherspoon Student Center
🎟 Sliding Scale: $8–$20

Let’s make this our biggest dance yet. See you on the field! 🎻✨

12/26/2025

We can’t wait to kick off the new semester on the dance floor with all of you! 💃🕺 There is no better way to ring in the New Year than with live music, great energy, and a whole lot of spinning.

Grab your friends and head over to Witherspoon—absolutely no experience or partner is needed! We’ll teach you everything you need to know at the beginner lesson. Let’s make this first dance of the year a big one! 🎻✨

The Details: 🗓 Saturday, Jan 17th 📍 Washington-Sankofa Room (Witherspoon Student Center) 🎼 Music by Big Celtic Fun! 🕕 Lesson @ 6:30 PM | Dance @ 7:00 PM 🎟 Students $10 | Public $15

11/21/2025

What a night! 🥳 We had over 100 amazing dancers at our Sunday night contra dance!

A massive thank you to our incredible band, Carolina Cat Wranglers, and our fantastic caller, Thomas Begley, for the lively tunes and calls.

It feels so great to bring contra back to the NC State campus and hear all the wonderful stories from dancers who were here when the club first started. This community is the best! 🐺

Mark your calendars! Our next dance is on Saturday, January 17th, at 6:30 PM in the Witherspoon Student Center! See you there!

11/15/2025

🎉 Get Ready to Dance! Contra Dance Tomorrow Night! 🎉

Join the Contra Club at NC State tomorrow for a night of lively music and dancing! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, all are welcome.

💰 Easy Payment Options!
Great news! We can now accept Venmo and cash for ticket payments at the door, making it easier than ever to join the fun.

NCSU Students and Faculty: $10

General Public: $15

🏷️ Show Your Support: Buttons for Sale!
We're excited to offer our new collection of BUTTONS for just $5 each! Pick one up to show your love for Contra Dance and support the Contra Club at NC State.

🗓️ Don't miss out! We can't wait to see you on the dance floor!