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Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., NashvilleNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvilleJonesborough, TN Contra—Appalachian Roots with Deanna Palumbo calling
Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone St., JonesboroughSacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., SacramentoPortland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, PortlandNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvilleSecond Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldSecond Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Rd, BaltimoreWeek of Events
Weekend with Larry Unger & Elke Baker
Weekend with Larry Unger & Elke Baker
Larry & Elke will play for a contra dance Friday evening, an English Country Dance on Saturday afternoon, a house concert Saturday evening, and an open waltz on Sunday afternoon. They will also lead a musician's workshop Sunday morning. Housing for the weekend can be arranged with the local community.
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Seth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!
Dance Trance in Lexington, KY
Dance Trance in Lexington, KY
Dance Trance is back! Hot Coffee Breakdown with calling by Joe Wilkie and Gaye Fifer.
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
What 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
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
The 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
Indy Contra Dance
We 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
Wednesday Night Contra Dance
Caroline 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
Salem’s First Thursday Contra Dance
Our 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
Lake City Contra Dance
Thursday 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
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
We 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
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Weekly 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
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
BACDS (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 […]
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
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.
ContraATL Weekly Dance
ContraATL Weekly Dance
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.
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
We 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 […]
San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
Live 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.
Zesty Contra Dance
Zesty Contra Dance
The 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.
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Appalachian Roots with Deanna Palumbo calling
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Appalachian Roots with Deanna Palumbo calling
Never 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 […]
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Contra 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 […]
CDK Contra Dance
CDK Contra Dance
Contra & 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 […]
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Covid 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 […]
Contra Dancing in Houston, TX
Contra Dancing in Houston, TX
HATDS 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 […]
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024. Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL. Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time. Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container. Members $10; non-members $15.
Second Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Second Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! Cost: $12-20 sliding scale High-level masks are mandated for this dance. Please bring your own water bottle. Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required. If […]
Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance
Steve Gester calling to Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Janina O'Brien (keyboard), and Steven Epstein (clarinet and sax) Dance lesson: 7:30. Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free. Beginners and families are welcome. No experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.