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  • Arkansas Valley Music and Dance

    Buena Vista Community Contra Dance

    Buena Vista Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Crossman Ave, Buena Vista, United States

    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 […]

  • Asheville Community Square Dance

    Asheville Community Square Dance

    Asheville Community Square Dance
    Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

    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
  • Contra dance musicians

    Groton Grange Contra Dance!

    Groton Grange #7 80 Champney Street, Groton, MA, United States

    Groton 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 […]

    $5 – $20
  • Folklore Society of Greater Washington

    Barn Dance

    Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United States

    Barn 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 […]

    Free
  • Art Shanty Projects

    Collective Joy Square Dance!

    Collective Joy Square Dance!
    Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis MN 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The 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 […]

    Free
  • Two lines of dancers of all ages, with hands reaching out between the rows.

    Indy Family Folk Dance

    Indy Family Folk Dance
    Rocky Ripple Town Hall 930 West 54th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    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
  • Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group

    Bloomington Contra Dance

    Bloomington Contra Dance
    Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

    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
  • The Flurry: A Festival of Traditional Dancing & Music

    The Flurry Festival

    Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

    One of the largest traditional participatory dance and music festivals in North America, the 2026 Flurry will take place February 13-15, 2026, and will feature dance and music such as swing, blues, contra, square dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, waltz, tango, Scottish, fusion, international, Irish, balfolk, African, Appalachian, Asian, hip hop, techno contra, […]

  • Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance

    Tally Contra Dance

    Tally Contra Dance
    Tallahassee Senior Center Ballroom 1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, United States

    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
  • Dover Dancers

    Dover English Country Dancers – Monthly Dance

    Dover English Country Dancers – Monthly Dance
    Ehinger Hall 14 Kings Highway, Dover, DE, United States

    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
  • Worcester Contra Dance

    Worcester Contra Dance!

    Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St., Worcester, MA, United States

    2nd Saturday Contra Dances September to June! NOTE: It being Valentines Day, you may want to wear red but are not required to! Have fun with that! When: Dance 7:00-10:00pm Where: Wesley U M Church's Gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Who: Anyone who wants Live Music, dancing, camaraderie and exercise! Bring your family, […]

    $6 – $25
  • Valley Contra Dance

    Valley Contra Dance

    Valley Contra Dance
    West Side Moravian Church 402 Third Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States

    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
  • Eloise & Co. at Brattleboro Bal Folk

    Brattleboro Bal Folk

    Brattleboro Bal Folk
    Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, United States

    Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Live music and dance instruction by Eloise & Co. Dance: Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 Bal folk is a vibrant and inclusive dance tradition that started out in France, incorporated a bunch of other European influences, and took Europe and the UK by storm […]

    $12 – $25
  • Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group

    Bloomington Contra Dance

    Bloomington Contra Dance
    Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

    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
  • The Ashokan Center

    Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026

    The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY, United States

    It’s happening! The Ashokan Center is proud to announce a new addition to our 2026 Music & Dance Camp lineup –Grappelli-Django Weekend. The new fiddle and guitar weekend led by Dutch gypsy jazz violin legend Tim Kliphuis, modeled on his sold-out camps in Europe. On guitar: America’s rising star Jimmy Grant, experienced tutor and international touring artist. […]

    $300 – $500
  • Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers

    English Country Dancing

    English Country Dancing
    Luray United Methodist Church 1 West Main St., Luray, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Pittsburgh Contra Dance

    Pittsburgh Holiday Ball

    Pittsburgh Contra Dance
    Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for our annual Holiday Ball: now celebrating Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, or whatever holiday you choose! Feel free to dress your festive best if you're so inclined. One thing that makes this weekend special is that we bring together both the English Country and the Contra dance communities. Make […]

    $15

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