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East Bay Waltz
Berkeley Finnish Hall 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesEast Bay Waltz is a casual social dance featuring mostly waltz, with polka, swing, latin dances, and other partner dance thrown in to mix things up. There are classes on a variety of dance forms for intermediate dancers and a waltz class for beginners that starts at the very beginning. Then, there's DJ'd social dancing […]
Contra Dance
Moab Arts and Recreation Center 111 East 100 North, Moab, UT, United StatesContra dance in Moab, UT, with live music by the Moab Community Dance Band and guests, with local Moab callers. At the historic Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 East 100 North. Suggested donation $10. Call Miriam at 516-376-8003 for info.
Contra Dance in Carrollton, TX
2155 Ballroom and Events 2155 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, TX, United StatesMonthly Contra Dance
3rd Saturday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month's band and caller. We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. Payment is on a sliding scale.
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. […]
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 […]
Family Barn Dance
Mackey Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church 353 East Pine St, Wooster, OH, United StatesSet dancing in lines, circles, and squares. All ages—children, teens, adults. Instruction with Susan English, live music with Stephanie Musselman, and a story with Erica Ewing. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church of Wooster, Ohio.
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 […]
How to Survive a Chantey Sing with your Voice Intact
Ballard Odd Fellows Hall 1706 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, United StatesDoes your voice feel tired after singing for a while? Does your voice get gravelly or quiet, or raw after singing in your local choir, chantey sing, pub sing, or singing with your radio on a long car ride? Dan Roberts can help! Dan has studied voice and acting, and has broad performing experience on […]
Family Barn Dance
Mackey Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church 353 East Pine St, Wooster, OH, United StatesSet dancing in lines, circles, and squares. All ages—children, teens, adults. Instruction with Susan English, live music with Stephanie Musselman, and a story with Erica Ewing. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church of Wooster, Ohio.
Sacramento English Country Dance (Third Sunday)
Young Ladies' Institute 1400 27th St., Sacramento, CA, United StatesEnglish Country Dance at the Young Ladies' Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.
Mostly Waltz
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesInstructor: Gerhardt Quast Want to have fun on the dance floor? Mostly Waltz invites and encourages anyone and everyone to learn and enjoy the waltz as a group of social ballroom dancers! This dance is for anyone who loves waltzing, is curious about waltzing, or just likes listening to music in 3/4 time. The program […]
Blacksburg Contra Dance
YMCA at Virginia Tech 403 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesIn the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA. Special event with Emily Rush Lesson at 2:30p, Dance from 3-6p
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd 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.
Teens & Tweens Hoedown
Living Hope Fellowship Church 3640 Grace Dr, Lexington, KY, United StatesFor families of youth who would like to discover the fun and wholesome social activity of square dancing. Come join in the fun!
Indy Family Folk Dance
- Children's Programming
- Contra Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Square Dance
- Storytelling
- Traditional Song
Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!
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.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.