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New Year Contra Dance—Portland Country Dance Community
Norse Hall 111 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesTwo bands! Two callers! Electrically charged duo Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay from Olympia) will open the evening, with fellow Olympian, Jesse Partridge calling. They’ll be followed by our own Noah Grunzweig calling with The Fiddle Hellions Big Band, headed by Betsy Branch, George Penk, Sue Songer and Bill Tomczak. Non-gendered calling. Bring item […]
Montpelier Contra Dance
Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United StatesMontpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust […]
Circle Left
Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesCircle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
Contra Dance
International Dance Club 2422 Busch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesContra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. Beginner's lesson at start of session. $10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.
Capital English Country Dancers
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU) 405 Washington Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesMonthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM. Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88
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 […]
Roseville CA First Sunday English Country Dance
Masonic Lodge 235 Vernon St., Roseville, CA, United StatesEnglish Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information.
Concord NH 1st Sunday English Country Dance series
Howard Recreation Center, Hugh Gallen State Office Park Kent Street, Concord, NH, United StatesMonthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30 Dance to live music from 3 to 6
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 1st Sunday English Country Dance
Dauntless Dance Studio 3221 Houston Ave, Houston, TX, United StatesHATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming.
Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance
Wischemann Hall 465 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA, United StatesEnglish country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish 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 sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
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.
Gainesville Florida English Country Dance
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United StatesWe dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10.
Ashland Country Dancers – English Country Dance
The DanceSpace 280 East Hersey St, Ashland, OR, United StatesThe Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.
Monday Night Dance
Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United StatesContra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. Everyone is welcome! $10 Adults / $5 Students
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Nelson Town Hall 5 Nelson Common Rd, Nelson, NH, United StatesWhat better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
Monday Evening English Country Dance in Baltimore
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, United StatesAll are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
Center for Art & Spirit at St. George 1 School Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm - 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm - 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! […]
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