Since I have become involved in learning how to dance, I have been learning all types of dances. Besides the ballroom classes I am taking, I am also learning Square Dancing and 19th Century social dances (Contra dances, and Quadrilles). I am looking into taking Folk dance classes. I find that my ballroom friends only do ballroom and my Square Dance friends do a "little" ballroom. Are there others out there who do "it all" (Ballroom, Square Dancing, and Folk dancing)?

Folks seem to specialize in one kind of dance, but I like the variety that you describe. Square and contra seem to me to be a great way to start (it certainly was for me) for experiencing quick success and the enjoyment of dancing.

And, in this area (Washington, D.C.) it's easy to add to contra the experience of other dances, e.g., swing, cajun, waltz, salsa.