Contra Dance

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Contra Dance

Saturday’s Contradance in Upper Tarble drew a large crowd, providing a night of fun for veteran folk dancers and newcomers alike.

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