Community Calendar and Event Finder
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A residential grand weekend of cool Contras, hot Squares, beautiful English Country Dance, plus singing, music jams, workshops, and more - featuring caller Bob Isaacs and Toss the Possum. Full weekend registration includes the full dance and activities schedule, lodging, all meals, daily evening snacks, Sunday farewell ice cream social. Full weekend registration for dancers […]
$70 – $275
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees from all over the country and overseas and features close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. Not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and […]
Free – $120
Will Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont, known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: "It's about the […] |
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Welcome to the 2026 Whitewater Whirl. Whether you’re a dedicated, would-not-miss-it Whirler or new to the weekend, we look forward to dancing with you! The weekend is held at the Fayette County Park 4-H camp near Fayetteville, WV. Online registration is now open. The Bands Louisville-based Hot Coffee Breakdown is one of the most popular […]
$15 – $140
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The annual Spring Thaw dance weekend will be held on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the St. Barnabas on the Danforth Church hall. There will be a mix of mask-mandatory and mask-optional events. Calling by Alexandra Deis-Lauby. Music provided by Les Quatre Patates as well as Toronto musicians Adam Iredale-Gray, Áine […]
$30 – $115
The Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance invites you to join us for our upcoming Apple Blossom Bliss contra dance weekend this May! This year's event features the music of Stringrays and Big Fun and the calling of Gaye Fifer and Sam Smith. Please see our event website for full details. You can […]
$110 – $130
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Friday evening welcome dance with Bruce Hamilton calling; musicians Charlie Hancock, Michelle Masek, and Christopher Jacoby Saturday afternoon workshop and evening Ball with Andrew Shaw calling; musicians Persons of Quality, Rebecca King, Jim Oakden, and Jon Berger Program includes many unpublished reconstructions by Andrew Shaw Sunday potluck brunch followed by an afternoon dance with Andrew […]
$25 – $75
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The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will have calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher with music by Supertrad (Sam Bartlett, Eric Schedler, and Tadhg O’Meachair) and Steam Machine (AJ Srubas, Rina Rossi, Sam Bartlett, and Abby Ladin). Registration will open in March 2026. 
4 days of Dance, Music & So Much More! Playing with Fyre, the Arcotones, and caller Sarah Kaiser will bring the contra dance magic. Jams, open calling, and a wide variety of workshops are here for you to enjoy at our historic venue in beautiful Webster Groves, Missouri, this Memorial Day weekend. Registration is open […]
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Music by Playing with Fyre and by The Arcotones. Calling by Sarah Kaiser plus other local and national callers. Discounted tickets until May 1. Students half price. Hosting / couch surfing available. Financial assistance available.
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Tom Roby calls to music by Karen Axelrod (piano, accordion), Rachel Bell (accordion), and Naomi Morse (violin). Friday night welcome dance for all, Saturday afternoon challenging session for experienced dancers, Saturday afternoon review session for all, Saturday night gala (dressy attire requested).
$25 – $100
Dance Trance is a contra dance weekend in Lexington, KY, produced by the Lexington Traditional Dance Association. For 2026 we have the 27th Dance Trance. Dance Trance 2026, 5-7 June 2026, will feature Contraforce with callers Seth Tepfer and Kenny Greer.
$55 – $120
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Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira