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Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale 515 S Orchard Dr, Carbondale, IL, United StatesOur monthly dance is "Blue Zone" living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. $5 or pay what you can.
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD, United StatesEnglish Country Dance to delightful live music Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated! Face masks are optional. Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation. […]
South Florida Contradance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesEnjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put the phone down and destress your life.
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey YMCA 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, United StatesMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time […]
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
St. John's Episcopal Church 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United StatesAll ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count […]
Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
Masonic Temple Event Center West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO, United StatesContra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance: Karen Justin with Torrent
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. $15 adults/$5 students This dance will end early at 10pm so folks can go to the Holiday Party after the dance. Directions to […]
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
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 […]
The Long Night’s Watch: A Winter Solstice Celebration
Church of the Good Shepherd - Watertown 9 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA, United StatesSeven Times Salt's beloved annual concert celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the unconquered sun with music from the British Isles, Europe, and the New World. To see us through the longest night, we’ll perform a warming blend of familiar carols, festive wassailing songs, wintry consort tunes, Renaissance dances, upbeat Irish reels, and […]
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 […]
English Country Dance
First Evangelical Free Church 820 North 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTwice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!
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 […]
English Country Dance Atlanta
First Existentialist Congregation 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United States2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons $9, cash or check
The Long Night’s Watch: A Winter Solstice Celebration
St. John's Episcopal Church 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United StatesSeven Times Salt's beloved annual concert (now in its 22nd year) celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the unconquered sun with music from the British Isles, Europe, and the New World. To see us through the longest night, we’ll perform a warming blend of familiar carols, festive wassailing songs, wintry consort tunes, Renaissance […]
Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesAll are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session 4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance Leader: TBA Live Music: TBA Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. We […]
Hayward CA Contra Dance
Hill & Valley Club 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, United StatesWe typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, […]
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.