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Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Fayette County Park 1268 Fayette County Park Rd, Fayetteville- No events scheduled for May 8, 2024.
Second Friday Bread & Roses Fusion Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldDover NH New England Country Dance
St. John's United Methodist Church 28 Cataract Ave., DoverContraQuébec event with Emily Addison
Auberge International du Quebec 19 Rue Sainte-Ursule, QuébecNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvilleSacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., SacramentoJonesborough, TN Contra—Rheva & Keegan with Diane Silver calling
Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone St., JonesboroughPortland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, PortlandNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvilleTopHill Music’s SPRING SPECIAL Contradance Party
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldSecond Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldWeek of Events
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
The Whitewater Whirl returns for its 17th year in West Virginia’s New River Gorge area. Gaye Fifer and Janine Smith call to the tunes of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Luis de Leon (percussion/harmonica), Kate Sanders (keyboard)—and Brazenkeys, with Tadhg Ó Meachair (all-Ireland champion on accordion), Joanna Hyde (fiddle), and Eric Schedler (piano). New […]
Circle Left
Circle Left
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to […]
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
What better way to start the week? Only $3! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
Indy Contra Dance
Indy Contra Dance
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 […]
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
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 $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to […]
Orlando Contra Dance
Orlando Contra Dance
We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, […]
Second Friday Bread & Roses Fusion Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Second Friday Bread & Roses Fusion Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Bread & Roses is a monthly fusion dance committed to collective liberation and interdependence. Please read our Statement of Values and Code of Conduct before attending. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: Please arrive by 7:00. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
Cabot Community Contra Dance
Cabot Community Contra Dance
Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.
Dover NH New England Country Dance
Dover NH New England Country Dance
Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics.
Denver Contra Dance
Denver Contra Dance
The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website.
ContraATL Weekly Dance
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.
ContraQuébec event with Emily Addison
ContraQuébec event with Emily Addison
Premiers bourgeons (Spring Buds) is a day of American contra dancing organized by ContraQuébec in the heart of Old Québec city. Guest caller: Emily Addison from Ottawa
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
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 […]
San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30.
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
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: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk […]
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Rheva & Keegan with Diane Silver calling
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Rheva & Keegan with Diane Silver calling
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You'll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm. Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at […]
Zesty Contra Dance
Zesty Contra Dance
The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through.
CDK Contra Dance
CDK Contra Dance
Contra & Square Dance - beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 - 10:30pm February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker. March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p) April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin […]
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome! For more current information and last-minute […]
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
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
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 […]
TopHill Music’s SPRING SPECIAL Contradance Party
TopHill Music’s SPRING SPECIAL Contradance Party
We are pleased to bring these TWO wonderful bands together for you at one dance party! Please welcome River Road: Sarah Hadley-Yakir on fiddle, Jesse Ball on mandolin and feet, and Kristen Planeaux on keys, accordion and flute and welcome back Nova: Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and […]
Second Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Second Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! Cost: $12-20 sliding scale High-level masks are mandated for this dance. Please bring your own water bottle. Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required. If […]