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Orlando Contra Dance

Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co. 6904 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL, United States

Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!

Free – $15

ContraShock!

St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church 263 West 86th St, New York, NY, United States

We’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including River Road, Will Mentor, Liz Nelson, and the dance weekend debut of Stove Dragon featuring Oliver Scanlon (formerly of Pete’s Posse), Rose Jackson, Sam Zouk (Polaris), and Max Newman. Plus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music and more!

ContraATL Weekly Dance

Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United States

Atlanta'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.

$15

Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, United States

All 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.

$5 – $25

Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous "Back Row Band." Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. Cost: $10 or barter equivalent See venue website for this month's […]

$10

Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.

$15

Lenox Contra Dance

Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St, Lenox, MA, United States

Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with […]

$8 – $15

Asheville Hurricane Benefit Dance

Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Appalachian Music and dance for the whole family! Called by Beth Molaro, Beau Farmer, and Ann Carter with Music by Contratopia and the Old Time All Stars. All proceeds will go to the Old Farmer's Ball, who will distribute funds to the Asheville folk dance community and the surrounding area devastated by Hurricane Helene.   Events […]

$25

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