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Contra Dance
Orlando Contra Dance
Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co. 6904 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL, United StatesWe hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, […]
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.
Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. "Experienced" means: You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to […]
Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCaller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.
5th Saturday Contra Dance with Kingfisher
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesThe Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance group presents a special 5th Saturday contra dance with guest performers from Boston, Massachusetts: music by Kingfisher - Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths), and calling by Harris Lapiroff. Dance is 6:30-10:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, with a beginner lesson the first half […]
Portland Country Dance Community 5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance
Fulton Park Hall (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United StatesOur Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. A local caller will lead the callers' Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a […]
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 […]
June Contra Dance in Mississippi
Amour Danzar School 9355 County Farm Rd, Gulfport, MS, United StatesThis is a contra dance with a live band.
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 […]
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