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Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court Street, BelfastFriday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., NashvilleFriends of Traditional Dance Contra
Masonic Temple Event Center West Oak Street, Fort CollinsMonthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak RidgeFirst Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldSwingin’ Tern presents Sue Gola & Midnight on the Water
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., ChathamFirst Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St., PeterboroughWeek of Events
Circle Left
Circle Left
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
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 BFMS
Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS
Greg Frock calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake—Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O'Brien (piano), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Robin Wilson (flute, sax, etc). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd […]
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 […]
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! Schedule: 6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb […]
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.
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey 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 […]
Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.
Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local […]
First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners' workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance Cost: $12 - $20 sliding scale See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
Swingin’ Tern presents Sue Gola & Midnight on the Water
Swingin’ Tern presents Sue Gola & Midnight on the Water
Sue Gola & Midnight on the Water Tom Krumm—fiddle, guitar, mandolin: Nathan Bishop—fiddle, viola; Dani Hawkins—cello All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins Admission $15 Our dance hall is Air-Conditioned. Vaccination and Masks Optional Sue Gola A long-time contra dancer, Sue was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she […]
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month. The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is $12 – 20. We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians […]
Montpelier Contra Dance
Montpelier Contra Dance
Montpelier 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 […]