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Quiet Corner Contra Dance!
Patriots Park Lodge 172 Lake St., Coventry, CT, United StatesA 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. When: 7:30pm Friday, January 2nd, 2026 (Learn how easy 7:15pm) Who: Anyone who likes live music, dancing, camaraderie, and exercise! Come, enjoy the friendly atmosphere, dance to live fiddle music and see […]
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Mini-Fest
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Morris and Sword Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
The Mini-Fest is a FREE Folk Festival featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, family programing, and more! Join us Saturday, March 7th in Alexandria, VA.
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Collective Joy Square Dance!
Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis MN 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Art Shanty Project in partnership with Ann Carter Calling is hosting this unique opportunity to dance in community on a frozen lake in Minneapolis! Everyone is invited to experience the joy (and warmth!) of community connection via square dancing. Professional caller Ann Carter & friends will lead folks in some fun & simple dances […]
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Buena Vista Community Contra Dance
Buena Vista Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Crossman Ave, Buena Vista, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Asheville Community Square Dance
Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesGrab 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 […]
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Santa Fe Contra Dance
Odd Fellows Hall, Santa Fe 1125 Cerrillios Rd, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesInstruction 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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Groton Grange Contra Dance!
Groton Grange #7 80 Champney Street, Groton, MA, United StatesGroton 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. Caller: Dudley Laufman, 2009 National Heritage Fellow Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 max per couple or family / children under 3 free. Refreshments […]
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Barn Dance
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesBarn Dance from 1-3pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Caller: Kappy Laning Music: The Pinky Pickers Covid Info: masks and vaccination are encouraged but not required Admission: Free! (no need to register, just show up at the door) Come join us at the barn dance! This fun-spirited dance event is suitable for all […]
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English Country Dance
First Evangelical Free Church 820 North 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTwice-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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Collective Joy Square Dance!
Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis MN 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Art Shanty Project in partnership with Ann Carter Calling is hosting this unique opportunity to dance in community on a frozen lake in Minneapolis! Everyone is invited to experience the joy (and warmth!) of community connection via square dancing. Professional caller Ann Carter & friends will lead folks in some fun & simple dances […]
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Indy Family Folk Dance
Rocky Ripple Town Hall 930 West 54th St, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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

Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira