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Richmond, VA English Country Dance
Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA, United StatesPlease join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first […]
Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) English Country Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD, United StatesIn-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have […]
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
Forest Hill Church Presbyterian 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United StatesCome join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.
Indy English Country Dance
Joy of All Who Sorrow 1516 North Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesCalling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. Recorded music may be used. Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church.
Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, and Tuesday dances with a variety of U.K. and U.S. callers, Symmetry also offers a monthly evening dance on the first Thursday. Current caller […]
Lake City Contra Dance
Latvian Community Center 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United StatesThursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.
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 or see the Plymouth Square Dance group […]
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
CDR Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester, NY, United StatesWe are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWeekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
Christ Church Berkeley 2138 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesBACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to […]
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