Sunday, July 19, 2026

• July 19, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  LITMA Contradance

July 19 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

Monday, July 20, 2026

• July 20, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:40 pm

  Chicago Contra Dance


July 20 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 […]

• July 20, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

July 20 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
• July 20, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Knoxville Monday Night Contra

July 20 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
• July 20, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
July 20 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
• July 20, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Louisville Contra Dance

July 20 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

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

• July 22, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Bloomington Contra Dance

July 22 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
• July 22, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Weekly Austin Contra Dance

July 22 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
• July 22, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  San Francisco Contra Dance

July 22 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm PDT
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.
$6 – $25
• July 22, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

July 22 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, July 23, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, July 24, 2026

• July 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance

July 24 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
• July 24, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Milford NH Contra Dance

July 24 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
• July 24, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland

July 24 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, July 25, 2026

• July 25, 2026 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

  Jax Contra

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  CDK Contra & Square Dance

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

  Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  Chattanooga Contra Dance

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Richmond Saturday Evening Contra Dance, Sponsored by TADAMS

July 25 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
• July 25, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

July 25 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