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North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL, United StatesEvery 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024. Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL. Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time. Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container. Members $10; non-members $15.
Second Saturday TopHill Music Contradance Party at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesPlease check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! Cost: $12-20 sliding scale High-level masks are mandated for this dance. Please bring your own water bottle. Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required. If […]
FSGW Barn Dance
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesBarn Dance from 1-3pm in the Annex (Ballroom Backroom) at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Caller: Janine Smith Music: Jonathan Vocke's Youth String Ensemble, Old Time Cobras Founded in 2021, The Oldtime Cobras are finally making their debut in the DC dance scene! This all youth band enjoys playing driving dance music for friend […]
Brownsville English Country Dance, Vermont
West Windsor Town Hall Brownsville-Hartland Road, West Windsor, VT, United StatesThe fall series of ECD is starting in Brownsville on September 8th and will run on the second Sundays for the fall - Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. Caller: Jill Delaney […]
English Country Dance
First Evangelical Free Church 820 North 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTwice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!
Symmetry ECD Sundays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […]
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.
Richmond, VA 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free.
Louisville English Country Dance
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY, United StatesLouisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details.
Nashville English Country Dance
Friends Meeting Nashville 530 26th Ave N, Nashville, TN, United StatesLive music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May. Sliding scale admission.
Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesAll are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session 4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance Leader: TBA Live Music: TBA Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. We […]
Hayward CA Contra Dance
Hill & Valley Club 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, United StatesWe typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, […]
Legends of the Celtic Harp with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter
Salem Historic Grand Theater 191 High Street NE, Salem, OR, United StatesLegends of the Celtic Harp is a musical journey into the heart of a legendary instrument. Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world, Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, have created a dramatic ensemble that takes you deep into the myths, stories, magic and fabled history of this most captivating instrument. Legends […]
Nordic Social Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLARGE STUDIO 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 […]
Contra for a Cause!
Arlington Knights of Columbus Hall 15 Winslow Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesHosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 Three great causes: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and EVkids. After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities. Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States2nd Sunday of the Month: Live Music with Anytime English Players English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or […]
Contra Dance in St Louis
The Monday Club of Webster Groves 37 S. Maple Ave., Webster Groves, MO, United StatesWeekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
Common Floor Contra Dance
Temple Beth El Deering Avenue, Portland, ME, United StatesContra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. $15 suggested donation.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.