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Dance in the Desert 2024
Triangle Y Ranch Camp South Y Camp Road, Oracle, AZ, United StatesOur annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Patrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket.
Fleur de Lis Fling
Highlands Community Campus 1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY, United StatesLouisville Country Dancers presents the Sixteenth Fleur de Lis Fling Music from: Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, and Larry Unger (additional band TBD) Calling from: Bob Isaacs and River Rainbowface Registration opens September 1st
Rose City Dance-A-Rama Contra Weekend
Norse Hall 111 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesIn-Town Contra dance weekend in Portland, Oregon featuring Wild Asparagus (George Marshall calling) and Joyride (Lindsey Dono calling).
ContraShock!
St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church 263 West 86th St, New York, NY, United StatesWe’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including River Road, Will Mentor, Liz Nelson, and the dance weekend debut of Stove Dragon featuring Oliver Scanlon (formerly of Pete’s Posse), Rose Jackson, Sam Zouk (Polaris), and Max Newman. Plus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music and more!
Winter WarmUp – Columbus OH
Worthington Community Center East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, United StatesBig Scioty Contra Dance presents its yearly dance weekend at the Worthington Community Center (north end of Columbus, OH) Bands: Notorious (Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg & Sam Bartlett) and The Hollertones (Paul Brown, Jeanie Creamer, Linda Scutt & Nick Weiland) Callers are Will Mentor and Liz Burkhart. More info and registration at […]
Cabin Fever 2025 Dance Weekend
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesWe have an exciting dance weekend planned this year. Caller Claire Takemori and our cast of local experts will lead two days of twirling, stomping, spinning, and stepping to the music. This year, we're pleased to have the Ice Cream Truckers and Spintuition play the tunes. Registration opens November 2024.
Bayou Bedlam 2025!
Knights of Columbus Roemer Hall 607 E Whitney St, Houston, TX, United StatesBayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. Our 2025 festival will be held February 21-23 (later than usual) and feature the incomparable Lisa Greenleaf calling to the Stringrays. Details will be posted by early October. Online registration will open in November.
Galhalla – Women’s Dance Weekend
East Bank Lounge Washington Street, Vinita Park, MO, United StatesA women's dance weekend in downtown St Louis. Check out SheDances.org for all the details!
Fiddling Frog Contra Dance Weekend 2025
Pasadena Masonic Temple 200 S. Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA, United StatesA full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA. Bands and callers for 2025 to be announced soon!
PigTown Fling 2025!
Mercer Elementary School 2600 Bartels Rd., Cincinnati, OH, United StatesPigTown Fling 2025! Join us March 21-23, 2025! Details TBA.
Nashville Playford Ball
West End Middle School 3529 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, United StatesPlease join us for the 42nd annual Nashville Playford Ball Weekend, featuring Joanna Reiner Wilkinson calling with music by Constellation: Rachel Bell (accordion), Susan Kevra (clarinet) & Dave Wiesler (piano). Expert calling, beautiful music and wonderful Southern hospitality. Visit Music City during the most glorious time of the year—cherry blossoms in full bloom and sunshine! This […]
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