Festivals
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
- Children's Programming
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Morris and Sword Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
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 […]
30th Annual FolkMADness Music, Song & Dance Weekend
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Playing Music
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Bands and Music Workshops: Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama) Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines) more local musicians announced soon Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby Singing […]
Folk College Ceilidh Dance
Juniata College 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA, United StatesJoin us for a band-packed concert at the Rosenberger Auditorium featuring Simple Gifts, Chivalrous Crickets, Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo, and High Horse. End your evening with a high-energy ceilidh dance with music provided by Chivalrous Crickets.
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
College of the Atlantic 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME, United StatesA week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance.
Contra Hall at the 74th National Square Dance Convention
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Square Dance
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. This year's convention is in Shreveport, LA June 25-28, 2025. The Contra Hall will feature hours of contra dancing, special workshops, and evenings with live music. As of […]
New London Assembly at the Amherst Early Music Festival
Muhlenberg College 2400 W. Chew St, Allentown, PA, United StatesBrad Foster, director with Andrew Shaw and Victoria Yeomans With musicians Karen Axelrod piano, Shira Kammen violin, Eric Martin clarinet, and Audrey Jaber violin New London Assembly is a week-long series of dance classes, lectures, workshops, and evening dancing, all done to fabulous music. Although focused primarily on historical 17th- and 18th- century country dance, […]
Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend
Ben Hur Shrine Temple Ballroom 7811 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We'll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org
Stellar Days & Nights
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
You're invited to the 17th "Annual" Stellar Days & Nights. A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams. Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. National Bands and National Callers - To Be Announced for 2026 Check […]
Contra Hall at the 75th National Square Dance Convention
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Square Dance
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Enjoy several days of contra dancing at the 75th National Square Dance Convention in Waco, TX June 24-27, 2026. Note: Contra callers who register by Dec 31, 2025 and indicate their interest on the registration form can be scheduled to call contra dances or other traditional formations at this national convention, which will have 3,000 […]
Contra Hall at the 76th National Square Dance Convention
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Square Dance
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Enjoy hours and hours of contra dancing and related traditional dance (English, squares, community dance) at the 76th NSDC in Loveland, CO. Registration is open and the cost is currently $70 per adult. Contra callers! If you register by Dec. 31, 2026, you can be included as a caller in the Contra Hall! 3,000 attendees […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.