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Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
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Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
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 […]
Quiet Corner Contra Dance!
Quiet Corner Contra Dance!
Sponsored by Hartford Community Dance We are first Fridays September to June! When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm What: A contra dance is a public and community shindig! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle […]
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English Country Dancing
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 […]
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025 Band Jam starts at 5:30pm Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share. Come contra dance with us! Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm - all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD […]
2025 Dover English Country Dancers Spring Assembly
2025 Dover English Country Dancers Spring Assembly
Caller Ann Fallon Music provided by Liz Donaldson, Elke Baker, Ellen Gira Catering Clara's Tasty Treats serving desserts at 8:30p The Dances: Well Done Jack, Sweet Potato Pie, Turning By Threes, Jamaica, Hudson Barn, Champagne, Blythe Company, Wakefield Hunt, Helena, Pluck Me a Fig, Red & All Red, Up with Ailey, Jaque Latin, Round Our […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be a flatfoot lesson, waltzes, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring food or support a local food truck! What: Asheville Community Square […]
Groton Grange Contra Dance
Groton Grange Contra Dance
Sponsored by The Groton Grange #7 Contra Dancing to The Contra Banditos from Jan - June 2025 Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!! This […]
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
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Cabot Community Contra Dance
Cabot Community Contra Dance
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. Admission is on […]
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Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance!
Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance!
**Live Music & Contra Dancing 2nd Saturdays Sept to June!** When: Potluck 6:00 pm, Introductory Session 7:15 pm. Dancing to Live Music 7:30-10:30 pm! This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We switch partners after every dance so there is no need to […]
Lawrence Barn Dance Association April Contra Dance
Lawrence Barn Dance Association April Contra Dance
Contra dance with Jim Thaxter calling and The 32 Bartenders playing. Event will be at Woodlawn School in (north) Lawrence, KS. Instruction at 7:00 sharp, dancing at 7:30 roughly. $8-15+ sliding scale
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English Country Dance
English Country Dance
Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!
All-Ages Community Barn Dance
All-Ages Community Barn Dance
The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music.
Indy Family Folk Dance
Indy Family Folk Dance
Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!
Dance, Sing, and Jump Around
Dance, Sing, and Jump Around
A family dance for young children (ages about 2-7) and their grown-ups, with very easy and often silly dances. We also always sing and jump as well. Movers and shakers of all ages learn circle and line dances and singing games Joyful live music by North Branch (Susan, Kenric, and Grant) All dances taught and […]
Nashville English Country Dance
Nashville English Country Dance
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May. Sliding scale admission.
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
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English Country Dancing
English Country Dancing
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 […]
3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
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
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to live music by Snappin' Bug Stringband with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation
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Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count […]
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Brattleboro Bal Folk with special guests Nicholas Williams & Family
Brattleboro Bal Folk with special guests Nicholas Williams & Family
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Live music! Special guests: Nicholas Williams & Family Band Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin Dance instruction by Rachel Bell The April 20 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Fund of the Country Dance and Song Society. Thanks, CDSS! Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even […]
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
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New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory […]
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard
Open community dance, old time mountain squares and circles. $10 donation requested.
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to live music by the Lackawanna Longnecks with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. $15 suggested donation
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Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required. Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.
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English Country Dance
English Country Dance
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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Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
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Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
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 […]
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English Country Dancing
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 […]
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025 Band Jam starts at 5:30pm Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share. Come contra dance with us! Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm - all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be a flatfoot lesson, waltzes, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring food or support a local food truck! What: Asheville Community Square […]
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Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.