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Contra Dance
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThe Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to […]
Indy Contra Dance
Englewood Christian Church 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, IN, United StatesWe dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 […]
Wednesday Night Contra Dance
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesCaroline Barnes calls to music by Contra Intuitive - Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and special guest Dan Levenson (fiddle, banjo). Newcomers always welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org
Salem’s First Thursday Contra Dance
VFW Marion Post 661 630 Hood St NE, Salem, OR, United StatesOur Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, […]
Lake City Contra Dance
Latvian Community Center 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United StatesThursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
CDR Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester, NY, United StatesWe are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWeekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
Christ Church Berkeley 2138 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesBACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to […]
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
International Dance Studio 3001 NW 73rd St, Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesSeth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!
ContraATL Weekly Dance
Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United StatesAtlanta's weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January.
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, United StatesAll are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 - $25, pay what you can.
Dance Trance in Lexington, KY
Artworks at the Carver School 522 Patterson St, Lexington, KY, United StatesDance Trance is back! Hot Coffee Breakdown with calling by Joe Wilkie and Gaye Fifer.
San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
Odd Fellows Hall 520 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United StatesLive music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30.
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL, United StatesWe meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side. You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are […]
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.
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., Sacramento, CA, United StatesContra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk […]
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United StatesCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 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! For more current information and last-minute […]
CDK Contra Dance
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesContra & Square Dance - beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 - 10:30pm February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker. March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p) April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin […]
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Appalachian Roots with Deanna Palumbo calling
Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone St., Jonesborough, United StatesNever contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You'll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm. Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at […]
Contra Dancing in Houston, TX
Dauntless Dance Studio 3221 Houston Ave, Houston, TX, United StatesHATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted […]
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