Sunday, December 28, 2025

• December 28, 2025 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance

December 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm–5:00 pm MST
4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance
Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or FolkMADS organization, see our website at folkmads.org All dances are Pay What You Want – suggested $10/person, $10-20/family. 
$10 – $20
• December 28, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Contra Dance in St Louis

December 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm CDT
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.
$10

Monday, December 29, 2025

• December 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


December 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm–9:40 pm CST

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 […]

• December 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

December 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EST
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 […]
Free – $50
• December 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

December 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
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. 
$5 – $10
• December 29, 2025 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH

December 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm–10:00 pm EDT
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.
$5
• December 29, 2025 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm EDT
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. 
$5.00
• December 29, 2025 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

December 29, 2025 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
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!
$10
• December 29, 2025 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Techno Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

December 29, 2025 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm CDT
Techno Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Last Monday of the Month 8-10:30pm In a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are […]
$7 – $12

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

No events on this day.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

• December 31, 2025 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

December 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm EDT
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 […]
$3 – $20
• December 31, 2025 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

December 31, 2025 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
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, […]
Free – $15
• December 31, 2025 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

December 31, 2025 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.
$15

Thursday, January 1, 2026

• January 1, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Lake City Contra Dance

January 1 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT
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.
$10 – $20
• January 1, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

January 1 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
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.
$10 – $20

Friday, January 2, 2026

• January 2, 2026 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance

January 2 at 6:00 pm–11:00 pm EDT
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 […]
$1 – $20
• January 2, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, OK

January 2 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm CDT
Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, OK
Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
• January 2, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Orlando Contra Dance

January 2 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
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 […]
Free – $15
• January 2, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  ContraATL Weekly Dance
January 2 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
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.
$15
• January 2, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

January 2 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm CDT
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.
$7 – $25
• January 2, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Seacoast Contra Dance

January 2 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Seacoast Contra Dance
First Fridays at Seacoast Contra – January Dance!  Start your year with music, movement, and community at First Fridays at Seacoast Contra! Lineup Band: Free Association (Carol Bittenson, Debby Knight, Amy Larkin) Caller: Julie Whatmough Sound: Steve Bittenson Schedule 7:30 PM – Newcomer Lesson 8:00–10:30 PM – Dancing All dances are taught. No partner or […]
$10 – $20
• January 2, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Quiet Corner Contra Dance!

January 2 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Quiet Corner Contra Dance!
A 1st Friday contra dance from September to June! Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm Where: Patriot's Park Lodge @ 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238. Who: Anyone who wants live music, dancing, camaraderie, and exercise! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, […]
$6 – $13
• January 2, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

January 2 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EDT
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.
$15

Saturday, January 3, 2026

• January 3, 2026 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

  St. Alban’s Contra Dance in Baton Rouge

January 3 at 3:00 pm–5:30 pm CST
St. Alban’s Contra Dance in Baton Rouge
Monthly Contra Dance. New Time: 3:00pm-5:30pm with Basics for New Folks at 2:45pm At St. Alban's Chapel in Baton Rouge We’ll dance to the live music of Kendall Rogers and Pete Dawson Charlene Heaton will call the dance. Suggested donation for the callers and the band: Adults $7 (contribute $10 to include a tip for […]
$5 – $10
• January 3, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Tucson Contra Dance

January 3 at 6:30 pm–10:00 pm MST
Tucson Contra Dance
Join us for our first and third Saturday 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 more details.
$10
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm CDT
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]
$5 – $15
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Circle Left

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm PST
Circle Left
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
$5 – $20
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT
Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
Contra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.
$5 – $15
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Wooster Contra Dance

January 3 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Wooster Contra Dance
A lively and friendly contra dance with dancers of all ages. Longways sets called by Susan English plus circle mixers and an old-time square. Beautiful Celtic music by Pocketful o' Gimmick. Starts at 7 pm prompt with beginner instruction downstairs and advanced contras upstairs. Then all come together upstairs and dance until 9:30 pm.
$5 – $8
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Buena Vista Community Contra Dance


January 3 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm MDT

Buena Vista Community Contra Dance

Come contra dance with us!  First Saturdays, September thru May. We will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM.  And for our September, December and May dances, we start at 6 PM with Potluck Dinner. Each dance will be taught before it is danced.  Partners are not required, nor is previous dance […]

• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Carrboro First Saturday Contra Dance

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
Carrboro First Saturday Contra Dance
Every first Saturday at the Carrboro Century Center. Gender-neutral calling.  Check our website for details—it's occasionally a Rushfest! 
$10 – $20
• January 3, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Worcester Contra Dance!

January 3 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EST
Worcester Contra Dance!
Note Change: Next dance is January 3rd at 7:00pm!! Normally 2nd Saturday contra dances from September to June! When: Dance 7:00-10:00pm Where: Wesley U M Church's Gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Who: Anyone who wants live music, dancing, camaraderie, and exercise! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public […]
$6 – $25
• January 3, 2026 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

  First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

January 3 at 7:30 pm–11:00 pm EST
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.
$12 – $20
• January 3, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge

January 3 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EDT
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 […]
$5 – $10
• January 3, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Groton Grange Contra Dance!

January 3 at 7:30 pm–10:00 pm EST
Groton Grange Contra Dance!
Groton Grange #7 invites you to join the fun at our traditional New England Contra Dances on Saturdays in 2026 from 7:30 – 10 PM at Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street Groton, MA 01450 Groton Grange Contra Dances: Schedule for 2026: Saturday, January 3rd 2026: 7:30PM-10:00PM – Contra Dance Caller: Don Heinold Suggested […]
$5 – $20
• January 3, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Birdsboro Contra Dance

January 3 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Birdsboro Contra Dance
Contra Dance on first Saturday of the month (Except July & August).  The Birdsboro Contra Dance – Brought to you by the Conestoga Dance Association Position terms: Larks & Robins. Beginners and all are welcome.
$10 – $20
• January 3, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Montpelier Contra Dance

January 3 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EDT
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 […]
$5 – $20
• January 3, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

January 3 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm CST
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:  […]
$4 – $15