UTD Student Contra Dances

NOTE: These dances is NOT sponsored by NTTDS, but NTTDS is offering its support to help them thrive.

Students of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) have formed a contra dance club, called Contra Corners. They have a Facebook Page and an Instagram page where you can find the latest info.

For the Fall 2025 semester, they are having FREE monthly dances, OPEN TO EVERYONE.
The dances are on the SECOND MONDAY of the month (Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8) at 7:30 - 10 pm.
See below for special Parking instructions.

Covid-19 Restrictions

No restrictions. Masks are optional, at your own discretion.

Dance Location

The dance is on the first floor of the Student Services Building Addition (SSA), in a room without carpeting, and will have live music.
Water (and snacks) will be provided, so you don't need to bring your own.
No experience necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Parking

UTD is actually located in Richardson, on the north side of Campbell Road, between Floyd Road and Waterview Parkway.
For the OCTOBER 13 dance, guests are allowed to park for Free in lots designated for Green permits, WHEN USING THIS PARKING PERMIT. Lot U is the closest one to the dance, but it is still pretty far away.
Parking Structure 4 (PS4) is fairly close to the dance, and has paid parking meters that anyone can use on Level 1 (PINK spaces only). The rate is $2/hour. Payment is by credit card only, no cash. Note your parking space number, find a parking kiosk, press any key to wake it up, then follow instructions.
Do NOT park in areas designated as Gold, Orange, Purple, Red, or Blue.

Here is a map of the campus with the dance and parking locations marked.