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Lava Meltdown Contra Dance Weekend 2026
Lava Senior Center & Community Center 150 N Center Street, Lava Hot Springs, ID, United StatesLava Meltdown is a dance weekend in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho held the last weekend of February 2026. The weekend kicks off with a potluck dinner, followed by a welcome contra dance session on Friday night. On Saturday, there is a continental breakfast followed by more contra dancing and workshops. Lunch is provided and followed […]
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The Caledonians Quadrille Class 1 & 2
Decatur School of Ballet 141 Sams St., Decatur, GA, United StatesWe will be learning The Caledonians, part 1 and 2. This dance has five parts and was reconstructed by Susan Guardiola. Part 3,4, and 5 will be taught on Sunday March 15th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Class link for part 3, 4, and 5 If you have already purchased tickets to the past […]
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Just For Fun – Country Dance Kalamazoo
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIt’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance! Suggested admission between $5-$20
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Nashville Monday Night English Country Dance Class
Sevier Park Community Center 3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville, TN, United StatesSevier Park Community Center. Parking and entrance to the building are at 3021 Lealand Lane. Note: Sevier Park Community Center is closed on Government Holidays. If in doubt, call 615-862-8466 (Park Office) to check. We welcome experienced and beginning dancers. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners. Cost: free. No registration is required. Please sign […]
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CDSS Archiving Toolkit: A Quick Start Guide
ONLINEWith Pat MacPherson and Susan Creighton Register here Want to preserve the legacy of your folk organization or team? Join Susan Creighton and Pat MacPherson, architects of the new CDSS Archiving Toolkit (coming soon!), for an overview of this new guide to help your group gather, process, and archive the history, personal anecdotes, and material […]
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Folk Uncovered: Online Library Course—Exploring English Folk Dance
ONLINEWith Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe If the question “what actually is folk dance?” stokes your fire, sign up now for our new online folk dance library course, led by Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe. It presents a unique opportunity to delve into the history and development of folk dance in an English context and to debate and […]
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1980s Music Techno Contra Dance
Timpanogos Valley Theatre 90 N. 100 W., Heber City, UT, United StatesLace up your dancing shoes and tease your hair-contra dance goes full 1980s! Join us for a high-energy community contra dance set to totally rad ’80s-inspired tunes, spun by DJ Butterfly Cari. Expect joyful dancing, neon vibes, and a celebration of all things leg warmers, big hair, glam, new wave, and retro flair. Whether you […]
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Asheville Community Square Dance
Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesGrab your friends or your partner! Live music, dancing, and community fun—no experience needed and everyone’s welcome! Start the night with a flatfoot lesson, and dance your heart out to driving fiddle tunes and a caller who knows how to bring the fun. Our dances are on the first Saturday of every month, September through […]
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Nordic Social Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSecond Sunday of the Month 6:00–6:45 pm Instruction 7:00–8:00 pm Social Dance 8:00–8:10 pm Group Mixer 8:10–8:50 pm Social Dance 8:50–9:00 pm Group Långdans Cost: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) In Nordic Social Dance, you will learn and review the dances of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and […]
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Nashville Monday Night English Country Dance Class
Sevier Park Community Center 3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville, TN, United StatesSevier Park Community Center. Parking and entrance to the building are at 3021 Lealand Lane. Note: Sevier Park Community Center is closed on Government Holidays. If in doubt, call 615-862-8466 (Park Office) to check. We welcome experienced and beginning dancers. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners. Cost: free. No registration is required. Please sign […]
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English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Skandia Lodge & Hall 2031 E Villa St., Pasadena, CA, United StatesWhether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. Pay $10 at the door, […]
$10
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira