Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Family and Community Dance
Events
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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
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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
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It's free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to […]
Free
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4 events,
Lace up your dancing shoes and tease your hair-contra dance goes full 1980s! Join us for a high-energy community contra dance set to totally rad ’80s-inspired tunes, spun by DJ Butterfly Cari. Expect joyful dancing, neon vibes, and a celebration of all things leg warmers, big hair, glam, new wave, and retro flair. Whether you […]
$5 – $7
Grab your friends or your partner! Live music, dancing, and community fun—no experience needed and everyone’s welcome! Start the night with a flatfoot lesson, and dance your heart out to driving fiddle tunes and a caller who knows how to bring the fun. Our dances are on the first Saturday of every month, September through […]
$5 – $10
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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 […] 
Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website. |
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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
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Tallahassee community contra dances are in full swing the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! Refer to our website for details, as bands and callers vary each dance. Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come by 7:15, when a beginner lesson will be taught. Consider bringing a snack to share during […]
$6 – $10
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Bob Isaacs calling to High Strung (Jared Bishop, Alec Charon, Max Thonburn, Adam Bodine) 4pm challenging contras 6pm potluck 7pm New Dancer workshop 7:30-10:30 PM dance 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 […]
$10 – $30
Monthly English country dance with live music. Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. Dress is casual ("regular" clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. Annual membership for the January - December season is […]
$10
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Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun! |
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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
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We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It's free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack […]
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Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance
$10
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Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a community contra dance! Fall, winter and spring at the church; summer in the park pavilion.
$12 – $20
Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website. |
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We dance from March to November: Third Thursday evening of the month at the Macon County Public Library: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Third Sunday afternoon of the month at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center: lesson at 2:30, dance 3-5pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. […]
$10
Join us for more family fun at the Indy Family Folk Dance at Rocky Ripple Town Hall! Live music by Squirrel Butter and participatory dance led by an inclusive dance facilitator, Charmaine Slaven. No experience or dance partner required and all ages welcome! We'll focus on dances that our youngest participants can keep up with; […]
$5
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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
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NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees from all over the country and overseas and features close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. Not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and […]
Free – $120
Open community dance, old time mountain squares and circles. $10 donation requested.
$10
Tallahassee community contra dances are in full swing the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! Refer to our website for details, as bands and callers vary each dance. Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come by 7:15, when a beginner lesson will be taught. Consider bringing a snack to share during […]
$6 – $10
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3 events,
Lace up your dancing shoes and tease your hair-contra dance goes full 1980s! Join us for a high-energy community contra dance set to totally rad ’80s-inspired tunes, spun by DJ Butterfly Cari. Expect joyful dancing, neon vibes, and a celebration of all things leg warmers, big hair, glam, new wave, and retro flair. Whether you […]
$5 – $7
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
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Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun! |
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1 event,
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
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0 events,
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2 events,
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
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It's free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to […]
Free
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3 events,
Grab your friends or your partner! Live music, dancing, and community fun—no experience needed and everyone’s welcome! Start the night with a flatfoot lesson, and dance your heart out to driving fiddle tunes and a caller who knows how to bring the fun. Our dances are on the first Saturday of every month, September through […]
$5 – $10
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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 […]
Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website. |
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira