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 affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization, based in Dallas. The main style of dance we do is called Contra Dancing (also known as Barn Dancing). It is a form of American folk dance derived from English Co …

\Classes for 2012 are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Please stay tuned for the meetup place as it may change periodically.   Traditional Hawaiian Culture and Hula School - is open to those interested in learning about hula and Hawaii.  This halau learns not only the hula, but the culture, the language and the history of Hawai’i, for all of these go hand in hand. We desire nothing more than to perpetuate the native culture of Hawai’i, and welcomes any person who share …

ecstatic commUNITY dance ~ movement, rhythm, and music have been used by cultures throughout the world for millennia to induce healing and ecstatic states of being. gathering together in community, on the dance floor, in movement and music and breath, activates potent life force energy for transformation and creation.  it frees our joy and inspiration!  THIS is why we dance!!! ~ a note from the co-founders & facilitators of Ecstatic Dance Dallas ~ beloved tribe:  we offer Ecstatic Dance in D …