NTTDS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that promotes a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. We are a group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society.
We welcome people of all ages to our dances, including children.
The prices for all dances except the Irving dances are:
$10 for non-members, $7 for members, and $5 for students with ID, with maximum of $25 for a family.
The Irving dances just have a tip jar to cover expenses.
DANCE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER: 972-546-8858.
Sat July 7, 7:30-10:30 pm: Contra Dance at the Lutheran Church in Dallas.
Sat July 14, 6:15-10 pm: Waltz and Contra Dance at the Garden & Arts Bldg in Irving.
Sat July 21, 7:30-10:30 pm: Contra Dance at the Lutheran Church in Dallas.
Sat July 28, 7:30-10:30 pm: English Country Dance at the Lutheran Church in Dallas.
Sign up for our email newsletter here. Join or Renew your Membership here.
In appreciation of the generosity of the First United Lutheran Church in allowing NTTDS to host our dances in their hall for several years, we extend an invitation to all its members to attend one of our weekly dances free of charge.
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Non-NTTDS Events
Mini Dance Weekend on July 21-22 in Austin and San Marcos
The Austin dance group is sponsoring a Mini Dance Weekend on July 21-22.
For all of the dances, Martha Quigley is calling to music provided by Ray Quigley and Allison Hicks.
Saturday July 21
English Country Dance, 2-5 pm, $10
Contra Dance, 7-10 pm, $10
Location: Inspired Movement, 2311 South Congress Ave, Austin
Sunday July 22
Contra Dance, 1:30-4:300 pm, $10
Location: United Campus Ministry Wesley Center, 5100 Guadalupe, SAN MARCOS
Discounts for Students and TAADA members
More Info: www.taada.us
Aug 4: 50th Anniv Celebration Dance in Bryan. Stan and Rosemarie Swanson will celebrate being married and dancing together for 50 years, with a FREE Double Dance in Bryan, featuring Joseph Pimentel calling to the music of Jalpeno Honey and Mimi & Allison. Dancing from 2 - 4 pm and 7:30 - 10:30 pm, with a light meal and cake from 4:30 - 7 pm. No gifts, your presence is their present. RSVP to . More details: https://sites.google.com/celebrate50.net/stanrosie.
English Country Dance in Fort Worth, 7:00 pm, at 4601 Frazier Ave. The schedule varies. See their Southwestern Folks - Dancing Facebook page.
For more Non-NTTDS events, see the Schedule page.
Quick Info
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Want a quick idea of what Contra Dancing is like ? Here is a YouTube video of one of our dances.
Listen to and/or read the transcript of a recent article about Contra Dancing on Public Radio.
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
for Producer, Drinks,and Sound. We'll train you! Here is the
description of volunteer duties.
To help out, sign up at our Sign Up Genius web site.
About Us
The North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS) was chartered in 1986 as a non-profit educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. It is an group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization, based in Dallas, TX.
The main kind of dance we do is called Contra Dancing. It is a form of American folk dance derived from English Country Dancing. It has no fancy footwork, so is easy (and fun) enough for beginners to enjoy almost immediately, especially with occasional help from our friendly experienced dancers.
By far our most popular activities are the Community Dances we hold almost every week: English Country dances on 4th Saturdays, and Contra dances on most other Saturdays. These are open to the public and feature live music in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. No experience is needed, because all the dances are taught. You don't need to bring a partner. We encourage everyone to change partners for each dance.
Every spring we hold a weekend dance festival, featuring a nationally-known band and caller. This draws over 100 people from Texas, Oklahoma, and a several other states.
The club also has a Performance Group that does demonstrations at various social and cultural events, encouraging audience participation. To have us dance at your event, contact Linda Mrosko, , Cell: 903-292-3713
To sign up for our Email Newsletter, use this page.
To join or renew your membership, use the Online Membership page. Membership forms are also available at all our dances.
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North Texas Traditional Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) organization with registered offices in the State of Texas.
How to contact NTTDS: 972-546-8858 OR OR PO Box 820203, Dallas, TX 75382
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