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Square Dance
Dumplin’s & Dancin’
Hindman Settlement School 51 Center Street, Hindman, KY, United StatesAn Appalachian Food & Dance Weekend Dumplin’s & Dancin’ is more than just a get-together. It’s a community-wide gathering where farmers, musicians, chefs, square dance callers, seed savers, dancers, and food activists, all committed to the preservation of Appalachian foodways and dance traditions, come together to learn, network, and eat at the historic Hindman Settlement School. Attendees may […]
Dare To Be Square West ~ Boise
Shrine Social Club 1118 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID, United StatesA weekend-long festival focused on traditional old time square dancing, workshops for beginner and experienced callers, jamming, instrumental classes and fun time fellowship. There will be a workshop track during the day and public dances and concerts in the evenings. All ages. Everyone welcome. Work/trade and scholarships are available. Continental breakfast and lunch included both […]
Mixed English and American Dance
Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord, MA, United StatesCDS Boston is pleased to sponsor an afternoon and evening of dancing at the Concord Scout House, with callers Jenna Simpson and Sue Rosen. Musicians are Karen Axelrod, Eric Martin, and Anna Patton. Jenna Simpson will be doing an afternoon of English Country Dance from 1:30-4:40, followed by an evening dance of English and American […]
All-Ages Community Barn Dance
Grace Lutheran Church of Glen Ellyn 493 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesThe 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.
East Bay Square Dance (SF Bay Area)
Hillside Club 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA, United States +1 moreUsually 3rd Fridays of the month, 8pm-10pm Come on out for an Old-Time Square Dance in Berkeley with live music. All ages welcome. No special clothing required. Beginners welcome. The caller teaches all of the dances right before we dance them. This is a queer-friendly event where you can dance any role you like. Location […]
Asheville Hurricane Benefit Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAppalachian Music and dance for the whole family! Called by Beth Molaro, Beau Farmer, and Ann Carter with Music by Contratopia and the Old Time All Stars. All proceeds will go to the Old Farmer's Ball, who will distribute funds to the Asheville folk dance community and the surrounding area devastated by Hurricane Helene. Events […]
Teens & Tweens Hoedown
Living Hope Fellowship Church 3640 Grace Dr, Lexington, KY, United StatesFor families of youth who would like to discover the fun and wholesome social activity of square dancing. Come join in the fun!
Indy Family Folk Dance
- Children's Programming
- Contra Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Square Dance
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
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!
CDK Contra & Square Dance
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesContra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 4th Saturday Schedule: February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark June 22: Contra & Squares - ADVANCED Dance Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle […]
ContraCopia
Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United States9 hours of contra dances, squares & waltzes 3 AWESOME bands and 3 AMAZING callers Bands Ice Cream Truckers Noah Van Norstrand (fiddle, feet), Kelsey Wells (fiddle), and Helen Kuhar (guitar) Stove Dragon Oliver Scanlon (fiddle), Sam Zakon-Anderson (keyboard), Rose Jackson (fiddle), and Helen Kuhar (guitar) Millserati Imogen Mills (fiddle, vocals), Cecily Mills (cello, didgeridoo, […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.