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Square Dance
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Macon County Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesFirst Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend. Bring a […]
Bumper Car Squares
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us for an amazing evening of fabulous square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Pete LaBerge calls to the music of Jump Fingers (Palmer Loux, fiddle; Greg Loux, guitar; Bob McCluskie, fiddle & viola; Carolee Rand, banjo, tenor banjo, mandolin; Mat Clark, bass). Dance is 7:30-10:30 pm, introductory session at 7:00 pm. Adults, $15.00, […]
Plymouth (NH) Square Dance
The Barn on the Pemi 341 Daniel Webster Hwy, Plymouth, NH, United StatesOld-time square dance, featuring classic Eastern singing square dances. Live music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (fiddle) and Sue Hunt (piano); sit-in musicians welcome. All dances taught by David Millstone. No experience necessary; newcomers warmly invited. Free refreshments and beverages provided by The Common Man. For information, contact Gen Howe <howe.gen@gmail.com> or see the Plymouth 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!
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.