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The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville
Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville
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
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
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.
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!
Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)
Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).
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 […]
San Francisco Contra Dance
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins." Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.
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.
Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance
Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location. $10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger
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.
Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
The 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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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