About Brooklyn Contra

Brooklyn Contra is a 501-c3 non-profit registered in NY State as Traditions Unlimited

Our Vision

Brooklyn Contra works to build a New York City community that supports the creation of accessible art and culture. We believe in a City and world where culture is participatory, created by the people who experience it, working with traditions and evolving them across and between generations. We strive to build a more inclusive and cooperative art economy that honors the experiences of all of New York City's diverse population, and actively creates space for all of those populations to thrive physically and creatively.

Our Mission

Brooklyn Contra supports the dynamic cultural evolution of traditional music and dance by hosting a season of fun and accessible dances and exciting special events, as well as engaging educational programs for dancers, musicians, and callers. Brooklyn Contra creates an inclusive and safe environment in order to foster sustainable community growth.

About our the Organizing Committee

All dances are organized by the volunteer efforts of the Brooklyn Contra Organizing Committee. The committee runs all aspects of Brooklyn Contra programming, from booking bands and callers to coordinating publicity to schlepping sound equipment.

The current Brooklyn Contra Organizing Committee is Joe Rinehart, Katie Lipow, Emma Wade, Carl Levine, Andrea Murray, and Preston Davis

Volunteer With Us

Brooklyn Contra runs on volunteers. We strive to make the experience rewarding as a chance to dance for free, join a community of good work, build new skills, and put your stamp on the organization. If you’re interested in volunteering for a dance, or in the long term please email us at info@brooklyncontra.org.