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TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Ralph Thornton Community Centre 765 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCome and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesJoin us in Oklahoma City for a Contra Dance Weekend with caller Diane Silver and the musical talents of Stomp Rocket! More details to come on our website.
Denver Contra Dance
Christ United Methodist Church 690 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, United StatesThe Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website.
Contra Dance with Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas 3616 E. Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesIf you haven't attended any prior SNOCD events, you are in for a treat! We have live bands playing for us and outstanding callers helping us navigate through simple to complex contra figures. Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter
Zesty Contra Dance
Avalon Ballroom 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO, United StatesThe Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through.
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United StatesOur Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing […]
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Bishop Seabury Academy 4120 Clinton Pkwy, Lawrence, KS, United StatesContra Dance with Whiskey Consort (band) and Jill Allen (caller). The evening starts with a free beginner's lesson at 7:00, and the dance starts at 7:30. Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15. Listeners and Students $5. Children under 16 are free.
Country Dancing in Kalamazoo – Contra & Square Dance
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St. (corner of 3rd St and H Ave.), Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesContras and Squares – 7:30-10:30 pm. Come a half hour early and take part in a lesson to learn basic skill and dance moves. Suggested Donation $5-$15. All dances held at the Oshtemo Grange, 3234 North 3rd Street (corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue). Sponsored by Country Dancing in Kalamazoo Full vaccination with boosters […]
Worcester Contra Dance!
Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St., Worcester, MA, United StatesTime: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm Note: This is the last dance of our 2022-2023 season as we are off for July & August. We start the 2023-2024 season on September the 9th! All are welcome! There are no restrictions or requirements in order to attend! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Ralph Thornton Community Centre 765 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCome and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome dance to the music of Toad Holler with calling by Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month.
Contra Dance Night at The Loft
The Loft 108 S Beach Blvd Upstairs, Bay St Louis, MS, United StatesThere will be a 30-minute lesson before the dance, and we are expecting mostly beginners.
Montpelier Contra Dance
Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United StatesLuke Donforth calling with tunes by Charlie Pilzer, Rose Jackson, and Rebecca Weiss Everyone welcome! Newcomers lesson at 7:40 pm; gender-neutral role terms used (Larks and Robins); and all dances taught. Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes and a mask. Surgical mask, N95 or KN95 required. Please don't come if any symptoms. COVID […]
Lady of the Lake Music & Dance Week
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Mask Required
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Vaccine Required
- Week
The 41st annual Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week, June 18 - 24, 2023 on the shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, features daily workshops in contras and English country dance, as well as music and singing and evening dance events. Staff includes David Millstone, Sarah VanNorstrand, Wendy Graham, the Figments, Campaign for Reel […]
Contra Dancing at the 72nd National Square Dance Convention, sponsored by Contralab
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center 1 S. Water St., Mobile, AL, United StatesThe 72nd National Square Dance Convention in Mobile, Alabama will feature square dancing, contra dance, round dance, clogging, line dance. "Business Hours" are 10 am to 10 pm, but the Contra room will have its own schedule, to be determined later this Spring. Registration for the entire convention is $65 for adults, $32.50 for Youth […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Ralph Thornton Community Centre 765 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCome and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome dance to the live music of Unbowed with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.
Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Downtown Community Center 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA, United StatesAnaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required. Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.
Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park Hall (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United StatesMark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome!
TADAMS Saturday Night Contra Dance
West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, United StatesContra dance from 7:30-10:30pm, with a free beginner workshop at 6:45pm. Music: Live music by the McKenzies Caller: Phoebe Williams Please Note Our Guidelines/Requirements for Attending the Dance Proof of full initial Covid-19 vaccination (2 doses of Pfizer and/or Moderna, or 1 of Johnson & Johnson) is required. Regular vaccine boosters are recommended. E-mail a […]