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Cabot Community Contra Dance
Cabot Town Hall 3084 Main St, Cabot, VT, United StatesSmall monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.
Denver Contra Dance
Christ United Methodist Church 690 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, 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.
Dover NH New England Country Dance
St. John's United Methodist Church 28 Cataract Ave., Dover, NH, United StatesTraditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.
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.
Potato Run Revival
O'Bannon Woods State Park Old Forest Road Southwest, Corydon, IN, United StatesMini contra dance weekend at O’Bannon Woods State Park outside Corydon, Indiana. Dances on Friday night (8-10:30 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am-Noon) with the option to drive to Louisville, KY Saturday night for their dance 8-11 pm). Tents camping and bunks available for dancers staying overnight. Dance is donation-based (recommended $30-50 for the weekend, […]
Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale 515 S Orchard Dr, Carbondale, IL, United StatesOur monthly dance is "Blue Zone" living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. $5 or pay what you can.
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas 3616 E Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesLas Vegas Contra Dance. Non-gender calling. Band: 112 and Then Some.
South Florida Contradance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesEnjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put the phone down and destress your life.
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion #11 733 Williamson Rd., Lancaster, PA, United StatesAll ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count […]
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey YMCA 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, United StatesMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time […]
Community Contra Dance for a Cause!
American Legion, Post #39 370 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA, United StatesCommunity Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner to have a wicked good time! Causes: Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 causes: Children with disabilities (aka the […]
Swingin’ Tern presents Bob Isaacs and Zach Kaplan with Box and String Trio
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United StatesBox and String Trio play cords to rope you in with a package of mighty twine tunes. Bob uses his bobbin and thread to embroider a tapestry of intricate figures as Kaplan ties us in knots with calls worthy of cat’s cradle. This is no yarn, it would be crewel to miss this jute box. […]
Contra Dance in Carrollton, TX
2155 Ballroom and Events 2155 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, TX, United StatesMonthly Contra Dance
3rd Saturday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month's band and caller. We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. $5 to $20, sliding scale.
Ottawa Contra Dance
Churchill Seniors Centre 345 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September - June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale.
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. […]
Montpelier Contra Dance
Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United StatesMontpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust […]
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Nelson Town Hall 5 Nelson Common Rd, Nelson, NH, United StatesWhat better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
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 […]
Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesBen Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) Beginners and families 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