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Event Category: Contra Dance

  • Montpelier Contra Dance

    Montpelier Contra Dance

    Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United States

    Montpelier 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 […]

    $5 – $20
  • Contra Dance

    Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

    Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm  Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm  Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music:  […]

    $4 – $15
  • LITMA Contradance

    Brush Barn 211 E Main St, Smithtown, NY, United States

    LITMA Contradances are usually held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2:00-5:00PM from September through June at the Brush Barn, 211 E Main St, Smithtown, Long Island. Basic instruction at 1:45 PM $15 General admission $10 LITMA Members Students Half Price Children under 16 FREE with paid Adult

    Free – $15
  • Contra dance in St Louis

    Contra Dance in St Louis

    The Monday Club of Webster Groves 37 S. Maple Ave., Webster Groves, MO, United States

    Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.

    $10
  • Chicago Contra Dance

    Chicago Contra Dance

    Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park […]

  • The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

    The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

    The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, United States

    New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm - 10:00pm […]

    Free – $50
  • Louisville Monday Contra Dance

    Louisville Contra Dance

    Highlands Community Campus 1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY, United States

    Louisville, Kentucky's weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!

    $10
  • Bloomington Contra Dance

    Bloomington Contra Dance

    Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

    Please 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 […]

    $3 – $20
  • San Francisco Contra Dance

    San Francisco Contra Dance

    Polish Club of San Francisco 3040 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    2nd & 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.

    $6 – $25
  • Lake City Contra Dance (Seattle WA)

    Lake City Contra Dance

    Latvian Community Center 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

    Thursday 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.

    $10 – $20
  • Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

    Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

    Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Weekly 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 Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.

    $10 – $20
  • Queen City Contras – December Dance in Shelburne, VT

    Shelburne Town Hall 5374 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

    Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Tea for Three (Abigail Sandy, Hadley Stockwell, Crystal Zhou) will play for us, with calling by Ben Sachs-Hamilton. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you […]

    $5 – $12
  • Phoenix 4th Friday Contra

    Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance

    Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  $10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger

    $5 – $10
  • Contra ATL Weekly Dance

    ContraATL Weekly Dance

    Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United States

    Atlanta's weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January.

    $15
  • Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United States

    The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. "Experienced" means: You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to […]

    $12 – $20