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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.
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 […]
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.
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
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! […]
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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, Symmetry's Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for […]
Saint Louis Queer Contra
Focal Point Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood, MO, United StatesCome on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point - 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music - no partner or experience needed.
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 […]
Bloomington Contra Dance
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesPlease see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]
San Francisco Contra Dance
Polish Club of San Francisco 3040 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins." Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.
Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance
St. Patrick Catholic Church 3602 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesCome join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance. Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep Wood Floor. Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.
Lenox Contra Dance
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St, Lenox, MA, United StatesCome join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with […]
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club Northwest 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesScissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
Wasatch Contras Third Saturday Monthly Contra Dance
E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesWe Dance every Third Saturday of the Month! Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm Dance starts at 7:30 pm General admission $10 Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8 Youth $5
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United StatesOur contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]
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