- Events
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HCD Quiet Corner Contra Dance
Patriots Park Lodge 120 Lake St., Coventry, CTTime: Dance 8:00-11:00pm Bring your family, friends or just yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone's smiling faces! Caller: Jen Jasenski, who recently delighted the Middletown, CT crowd on New Year's Eve. Live Music: First Time […]
Hartford Community Dance’s 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
Temple Beth Torah 130 Main St, Wethersfield, CTTime: Dance 7:30-10:30pm Where: Temple Beth Torah, 130 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT. (Please use the driveway side entrance.) Caller: Don Heinold - who was a big hit at our recent New Year's Eve Contra Dance Extravaganza. Live Music:The New Haven Jammers - who are made up of musicians from all around Connecticut. Admission: $13.00 (Students with ID $5, family […]
Flurry Festival: Winter Roots 2023
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Festivals
- Indoor Event
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Vaccine Required
- Weekend
The Flurry Festival is one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in North America, and, in a traditional year, takes place over President’s Weekend in February and draws roughly 4,500 attendees and 400 performers. To accommodate the differing needs and comfort levels of our community members as our in-person events reemerge after the […]
Northboro Contra Dance Returns!
First Church U.U.'s Parish Hall 40 Church Street, Northboro, MATime: Dance 7:30-10:30pm Caller: Don Heinold Live Music: Oh Berlaire Admission: $10.00 Note: You don't need to bring a partner (but do feel free to bring friends!) COVID: You must sign and provide contact info on our Contact Tracing & Waiver sheet.
Community Barn Dance
Warwick Center for the Arts 3259 Post Road, Warwick, RITime: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm Role Terms: Traditional - "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men" Bring your family, friends or just yourself to our community barn dance for an evening of contras, squares and other dances! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone's […]
Florida Folk Festival
Stephen Foster Memorial State Park White Springs, FLThe Florida Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. The festival includes contra dancing all three nights on the Heritage Stage.
Flurry Festival: Spring Bloom 2023
- Camps
- Concerts
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Festivals
- Other Dance Traditions
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
- Vaccine Required
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
The Flurry Festival is one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in North America, and, in a traditional year, takes place over President’s Weekend in February and draws roughly 4,500 attendees and 400 performers. To accommodate the differing needs and comfort levels of our community members as our in-person events reemerge after the […]
Lady of the Lake Music & Dance Week
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Mask Required
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Vaccine Required
- Week
The 41st annual Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week, June 18 - 24, 2023 on the shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, features daily workshops in contras and English country dance, as well as music and singing and evening dance events. Staff includes David Millstone, Sarah VanNorstrand, Wendy Graham, the Figments, Campaign for Reel […]
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
College of the Atlantic 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, MEFor centuries, Downeast Maine has flourished as a crossroads for many styles of music and dance: Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Scottish and Québécois – just to name a few. The Acadia Trad Festival is dedicated to promoting education and appreciation of these traditions through an annual celebration held June 26-July 2, 2023 at the beautiful […]
Lady of the Lake Dance S’More
N-Sid-Sen Camp & Retreat Center 36395 S Hwy 97, Harrison, IDLady of the Lake's Dance S'More celebrates the energy that comes from intergenerational participants in a unique program of contras, singing, and art, with plenty of time to enjoy friends on the shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake. Gender-free facilities and calling. Sliding scale of fees. Half-week camp is available. Staff includes Lindsey Dono, Susan Michaels, Audrey […]
14th Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering
- Concerts
- Indoor Event
- Other Dance Traditions
- Outdoor Event
- Playing Music
- Storytelling
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
The 14th Berea Celtic Fest and Gahering is a unique collaboration between the Folk Circle Association, local partners, and more than 50 talented and very skilled musicians from more than 12 states and occasionally from the British Isles. There will be valuable workshops of dance, music and singing, great presentations, sessions for all, and a […]