Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Family and Community Dance
Events
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The Flurry Festival
- Children's Programming
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Square Dance
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
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, […]
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Tally Contra Dance
Tallahassee Senior Center Ballroom 1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, United StatesTallahassee 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 […]
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Dover English Country Dancers – Monthly Dance
Elizabeth Murphey School Ehinger Hall 14 Kings Highway, Dover, DE, United StatesMonthly 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 […]
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Worcester Contra Dance!
Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St., Worcester, MA, United States2nd 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, […]
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Valley Contra Dance
West Side Moravian Church 402 Third Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesWe 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 […]
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Brattleboro Bal Folk
Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, United StatesFun, 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 […]
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesPlease 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 […]
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Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026
- Camps
- Concerts
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
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. […]
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English Country Dancing
Luray United Methodist Church 1 West Main St., Luray, VA, United StatesWe 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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3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
Pine Hall 64 South Spring St, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesMonthly 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
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Pittsburgh Holiday Ball
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Lancaster, PA Monthly Contra Dance
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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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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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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Bloomington Contra Dance
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesPlease 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 […]
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Square Dance Brevard, NC
Grace Brevard Church 55 E Jordan St., Brevard, NC, United StatesOpen community dance, old time mountain squares and circles. $10 donation requested.
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Tally Contra Dance
Tallahassee Senior Center Ballroom 1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, United StatesTallahassee 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 […]
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Mystic Pie Dance!
Groton Thrive+ Active Living Center 102 Newtown Road, Groton, RI, United StatesA 4th Saturday Contra Dance in SE Connecticut all year around! Time: 7:00-10:00 pm (newcomers' session @ 6:45-7:00) Where: Thrive Active Center, 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340. What: Contra dancing with live music originated in New England and has roots in England, Scotland & France! Why: To have a wildly fun time, meet new […]
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Valley Contra Dance
West Side Moravian Church 402 Third Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesWe 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 […]
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesPlease 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 […]
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Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesEveryone 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 […]
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English Country Dancing
Massanutten Presbyterian Church 50 Indian Trail Rd, Penn Laird, VA, United StatesWe 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 […]
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Brigadoon Ceilidh Dance with The Concord Players
51 Walden Performing Arts Center 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United StatesThe Concord Players invite you to a lively ceilidh featuring Summer McCall and her band. Enjoy an evening of dancing, live music, and community—plus a special sneak peek performance from the cast of Brigadoon! To purchase tickets: concordplayers.org
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Quiet Corner Contra Dance!
Patriot's Park Lodge 172 Lake Street, 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. When: 7:30pm Friday, March 6th, 2026 (beginners 7:15pm) Who: Anyone who likes Live Music, dancing, comradery and exercise!! Live Music by: Fifer's Delight! Caller: Don Heinold! Admission: $13.00 pp. Students $6.00 pp. Donations […]
$6 – $13
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira