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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. $5 to $20, sliding scale.
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), 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 […]
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas 3616 E Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesContra dance with live band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling.
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 […]
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.
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.
English Country Dance – Outdoors
Mills Riverside Park Vermont 15, Jericho, VT, United StatesDance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there […]
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. […]
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.
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 Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThe Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to […]
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave., North York, Ontario, CanadaCome and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
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.
Williamsburg (VA) Tuesday Night English Dance
Newport House Bed & Breakfast 710 South Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA, United StatesCome join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!
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 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 night […]
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 […]
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