Dover English Country Dancers - Monthly Dance
2027-01-09 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Ehinger Hall, 14 Kings Highway, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Monthly English country dance with live music. Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced.
Dress is casual (“regular” clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire.
Annual membership for the January – December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7.
Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10.
Admission price may change for special dances.
Times and locations may be subject to change.
Location: Ehinger Hall, Dover DE
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue.

Second Saturday Contra
2027-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Mesa Community College, 46 W Mesa Community Coll, Mesa, AZ, 85202, United States
Join us for our Second Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger

Syracuse Country Dancers ECD
2027-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Manlius Village Auditorium, #1 Arkie Albanese Avenue, Manlius, NY, 13104, United States
English country dance every 2nd and 4th Saturday.

Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
2027-01-09 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fulton Park (L’Etoile French Immersion School), 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20.
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.

CDK Contra & Square Dance
2027-01-09 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Oshtemo Grange, 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm
Suggested donation $5-$20

Princeton Country Dancers' English Country Dance
2027-01-09 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, 08502, United States
English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30.

Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
2027-01-09 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO

7:30 – 8:00 pm Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm Dance

Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other.
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller
