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The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville
Intro to International Folk Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Macon County Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin
NEFFA Thursday Contra Dance: Sue Rosen and Anadama
Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord
Third Friday Gainesville Old Time Dance Society Contra Dance
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville,
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville
2025 CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration: Tony Parkes
Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville
Jax Contra Dance
Trinity Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL 1415 McDuff Ave S., Jacksonville
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., Sacramento
Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City
First Unitarian Church Oklahoma City - Daniel Hall 600 Northwest 13th Street, Oklahoma City
Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park Hall (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville
Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance
Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, MinneapolisWeek of Events
Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend
Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend
Join us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We'll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org
Fleur de Lis Fling
Fleur de Lis Fling
Dance weekend featuring music from Kingfisher & Meadowhawk, calling from Alex Deis-Lauby & Seth Tepher, sound from Ed Howe. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday. $80-165 sliding scale
LITMA Contradance
LITMA Contradances are usually held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2:00-5:00PM from September through June at the Brush Barn, 211 E Main St, Smithtown, Long Island. Basic instruction at 1:45 PM $15 General admission $10 LITMA Members Students Half Price Children under 16 FREE with paid Adult
Blacksburg Contra Dance
Join us on Sunday for a dance with The North Dixie Boom Chicks playing and Warren Doyle calling. No experience needed. Lessons at 2:30, Dance at 3. $12 ($10 for students).
Contra Dance in St Louis
Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
Chicago Contra Dance
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park […]
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm - 10:00pm […]
Knoxville Monday Night Contra
Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.
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 Cincinnati Contra Dance
Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Intro to International Folk Dance
Third Monday of the Month (May-December 2025, No Class in October.) Cost: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free Discover heritage and dance roots! International features dances from many regions of the world including Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, […]
Louisville Contra Dance
Louisville, Kentucky's weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!
Ceilidh Dance – West Art Lancaster
Ceilidh Evening! Old and modern dances from the Celtic & English ceilidh, Irish Set and Scottish Country dancing traditions. Beginner friendly! Light step/footwork introduced for fun, but it's not necessary for dancing. Recommended ages 8 & up. Caller: Fiona Gillespie Music: Enjoy Two Groups! Celtic band, The Chivalrous Crickets & renowned Contra dance band, Midnight […]
Bloomington Contra Dance
Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]
Weekly Austin Contra Dance
A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. Dance ends about 9:30. Free parking lot. We welcome beginners. If you can […]
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Third Thursday of every month:* lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend. Bring a […]
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.
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 Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.
NEFFA Thursday Contra Dance: Sue Rosen and Anadama
Sue Rosen and Anadama (Emily Troll, Amelia Mason, and Bethany Waickman) Sound by Dereck Kalish Orientation session at 7:10 to learn the ropes. Payment by cash or check only. Admission $10-$15 sliding scale. Bring clean, non-marking shoes to dance in and a water bottle.
Orlando Contra Dance
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)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check […]
Rivanna Contra Dance
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM. Sliding scale admission: recommend $20
Third Friday Gainesville Old Time Dance Society Contra Dance
Featuring local favorite Contra Fusion and calling by Joe DePaolo. Contra fusion is: Roger Reep, saxophone Darren Burgess, guitar Andrew Driscoll, violin Diane Schulbach, keyboard
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.
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. $7 - $25, pay what you can.
3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance
Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
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 […]
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.
2025 CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration: Tony Parkes
You're invited to a celebration honoring Tony Parkes! A renowned caller of contras and squares for more than 50 years, choreographer, musician, band leader, textbook author, workshop leader, dance historian, and organizer, Tony was widely recognized as a preeminent traditional New England dance caller at the time of his death. This event is open to […]
Columbia Contra Dance at Arsenal Hill Park
Live Music: The Outsiders Caller: Victor Gascon (using role terms Ladies & Gents) The November dance will offer a time of community fellowship around a potluck meal at 6pm, followed by a short review of contra dance basics for new and out-of-practice dancers starting at about 6:30pm. The first contra will be at 7pm. (The […]
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 […]
Jax Contra Dance
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). $10 adult, $5 child.
CDK Contra & Square Dance
Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20
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: $15 for adults; $10 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $30 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk […]
Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City
Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Sliding scale $6-$20. Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome!
Valley Contra Dance
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Dance instruction at 7:00 PM No partner or experience needed! The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live. Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St. Please carry in […]
Toronto Contra Dance
Shake off the week and hit the floor for an unforgettable night of music, movement, and community joy. Caller and band change with every dance. Dances are either mask optional or mask mandatory. Full details and schedule are at the Toronto Contra Dance website. New to Contra? No problem! No partner needed, and beginners are […]
Mystic Pie Dance!
A 4th Saturday live music, contra dance in Southeastern CT! When: Our new times are 7:00–10:00pm. Beginners come early to learn the ropes! Where: Groton Thrive+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340 What: Contra dancing dates back to the 17th century with roots in England, Scotland, and France. According to those who practice it […]
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.
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 […]
Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance
Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music: […]

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