HONESDALE, PA — A Contra Dance will take place at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Saturday, June 27. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to kick up your heels at the first gathering of the season.

Contra dancing is a form of traditional American set dancing. You and your partner dance a series of figures, or steps, with each other and with another couple. The figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing.

Beginners are welcome. Caller Laurie B. teaches each dance before it is called to the music, and first-time dancers will find experienced dancers extremely friendly and helpful. For experienced contra dancers, there is still time for improv and for the occasional waltz.

Music will be provided by Poison Love, whose members are Dan Brinkerhoff on fiddle, Joanne Wasserman-Brinkerhoff on guitar, Roger Brinkerhoff on bass and mandolin, and Thomas Deerheart on percussion. The suggested donation is $10; kids under 15, free. Dress in casual clothing and wear comfortable shoes.

Contra dances sponsored by The Cooperage Project take place on the fourth Saturday of each month between April and December. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.