Sunday, January 18, 2026

• January 18, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  LITMA Contradance

January 18 at 2:00 pm–5:00 pm EDT
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
Free – $15
• January 18, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Contra Dance in St Louis

January 18 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, January 19, 2026

• January 19, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


January 19 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 […]

• January 19, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

January 19 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
• January 19, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

January 19 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
• January 19, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH

January 19 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
• January 19, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
January 19 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
• January 19, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

January 19 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
• January 19, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Pittsburgh Contra Dance

January 19 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EST
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to the music of Toppish with caller River Rainbowface. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation.
$15

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

• January 21, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

January 21 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
• January 21, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Weekly Austin Contra Dance

January 21 at 7:30 pm–9:30 pm CDT
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 […]
Free
• January 21, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

January 21 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
• January 21, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

January 21 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 22, 2026

• January 22, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Lake City Contra Dance

January 22 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 22, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

January 22 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 23, 2026

• January 23, 2026 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Flint Hills Contra Dance


January 23 at 6:30 pm–9:30 pm EST

Flint Hills Contra Dance

Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone! 

• January 23, 2026 6:45 pm – 10:00 pm

  Queen City Contras—January Dance

January 23 at 6:45 pm–10:00 pm EST
Queen City Contras—January Dance
Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Springtide (Willy Clemetson and Ethan Tischler) will play. Our caller will be Mary Wesley. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. $12 adults over 18, $5 ages 12-18/low-income, under 12 free. Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and […]
$5 – $12
• January 23, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance

January 23 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST
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.  Pay what you can afford: $10 to $25 per person.
$10 – $25
• January 23, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Milford NH Contra Dance

January 23 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm EDT
Milford NH Contra Dance
The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with […]
Free – $12
• January 23, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  ContraATL Weekly Dance
January 23 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 23, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

January 23 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
• January 23, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Pittsburgh Contra Dance

January 23 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm EST
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to the music of the Snappin' Bug Stringband with caller Gaye Fifer. Complete beginners are welcome! Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation.
$15

Saturday, January 24, 2026

• January 24, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance

January 24 at 6:30 pm–10:00 pm EST
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 […]
$15
• January 24, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Jax Contra

January 24 at 6:30 pm–10:00 pm EST
Jax Contra
Jax Contra is a community dance. You don’t need experience to join us and even people who say, “I can’t dance,” will find themselves captivated, laughing, and enjoying themselves right along with people who have been dancing all of their lives! No partner or experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We love beginners; […]
$10.00
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  CDK Contra & Square Dance

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST
CDK Contra & Square Dance
Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20
$5 – $20
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm PST
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 […]
$5 – $30
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm CDT
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!
$15
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm PST
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!
$6 – $20
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Valley Contra Dance

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT
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 […]
$8 – $20
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Toronto Contra Dance


January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EDT

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 […]

• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Chattanooga Contra Dance

January 24 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm EST
Chattanooga Contra Dance
Come on out to the dance floor! Bring your soft-soled shoes and water bottle! We host callers and bands from across the East Coast! The beginner lesson is at 7 pm, and the dance is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm!
$7 – $15
• January 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Mystic Pie Dance!

January 24 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EST
Mystic Pie Dance!
A 4th Saturday Contra Dance in SE Connecticut all year around! Time: Dance 7:00-10:00 pm (newcomers session @ 6:45-7:00) Where: Groton Thrive+ Center's community meeting hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. What: Contra dancing with live music originated in New England and has roots in England, Scotland & France. It is a great […]
$7 – $25
• January 24, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Contra Dancing in Houston, TX

January 24 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm CDT
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 […]
$10 – $15
• January 24, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance

January 24 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance
Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)
$15
• January 24, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Richmond Saturday Evening Contra Dance, Sponsored by TADAMS

January 24 at 7:30 pm–10:30 pm EST
Richmond Saturday Evening Contra Dance, Sponsored by TADAMS
Join us in Richmond, VA for a Saturday evening contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the West End Ballroom. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free.   
$10 – $15
• January 24, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

January 24 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