Blacksburg Contra Dance

Emily Stuart Room, YMCA Thrift Store | 1000 N. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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A public contra dance with a beginner lesson at 2:30 PM followed by dancing from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. No partner is needed, and participants under age 15 attend free.

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