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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.
Verona, VA Monday Night Contra Dance
Verona Community Center Lee Highway, Verona, VA, United StatesJoin Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary - we'll teach you everything you need to know - and you don't need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people - the more the merrier!). A brief beginner […]
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! […]
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.
Ann Arbor Tuesday English Country Dance
Concourse Hall 4531 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesWe dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.
Asheville Wednesday Evening English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesEnglish Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language.
Second/Fourth Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
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.
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.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.