Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Events
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Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance
St. Patrick Catholic Church 3602 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesCome join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance. Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep Wood Floor. Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)
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International Folkdance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvery Friday Ed Stern Large Studio 7:30 - 8:30 pm Lesson 8:30-10:30 pm Request Dance - recorded music Cost: $12 General Admission | $9 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) […]
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Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.
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Spring DanceFest
Shared Visions Retreat Center 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC, United StatesA weekend of English Country Dancing with calling by Margaret Bary. Musicians are Julie Gorka, Dean Herington, Joey O'Donnell, Walt Robinson, Mara Shea, Pete Campbell, and Friends. The Shared Visions Retreat Center at the Murphey School is a beautiful venue with a wooden floor in a country setting quite near Durham, NC. For information and […]
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San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance
Odd Fellows Hall, San Luis Obispo 520 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United StatesLive music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30.
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Dover English Country Dancers – Monthly Dance
Elizabeth Murphey School Ehinger Hall 14 Kings Highway, Dover, DE, United StatesMonthly English country dance with live music. Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. Dress is casual ("regular" clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. Annual membership for the January - December season is […]
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Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City
First Unitarian Church Oklahoma City - Daniel Hall 600 Northwest 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesScissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
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Syracuse Country Dancers ECD
Manlius Village Auditorium #1 Arkie Albanese Avenue, Manlius, NY, United StatesEnglish country dance every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
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Second Saturday Contra
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Community Center 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ, United StatesJoin us for our Second Saturday 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. Pay what you can afford: $10 to $25 per person.
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Worcester Contra Dance!
Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St., Worcester, MA, United StatesLive Music & Contra Dancing 2nd Saturdays Sept to June! When: Introductory Session 6:45 pm. Dance 7:00-10:00 pm! Where: Wesley U M Church's gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We switch partners after every dance, […]
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Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United States7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Sliding scale $6-$20. Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome! For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar.
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CDK Contra & Square Dance
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesContra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20
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Valley Contra Dance
West Side Moravian Church 402 Third Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesWe dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Dance instruction at 7:00 PM No partner or experience needed! The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live. Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St. Please carry in […]
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Floyd Contra Dance
Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Ln S, Floyd, VA, United StatesCome join us with Jim Harrington and Rya Martin playing with Brian Hamshar calling. No experience needed. Lessons at 7, Dance at 7:30. $10 ($5 for students).
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Toronto Contra Dance
St. Barnabas Hall 175 Hampton Ave., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaShake off the week and hit the floor for an unforgettable night of music, movement, and community joy. Caller and band change with every dance. Dances are either mask optional or mask mandatory. Full details and schedule are at the Toronto Contra Dance website. New to Contra? No problem! No partner needed, and beginners are […]
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2nd Saturday English Country Dance in Dallas
Apex Dance and Performing Arts 5706 Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 240, Dallas, TX, United StatesEnglish Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday.
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Contra Dancing in Houston, TX
Dauntless Dance Studio 3300 Jensen Dr, Suite B, Houston, TX, United StatesHATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted […]
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Princeton Country Dancers’ English Country Dance
Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, United StatesEnglish Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30.
$15 -
Williamstown, MA Contra Dance
First Congregational Church of Williamstown, MA 906 Main St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesCommunity contra dance, all welcome.
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Filkin’s Drift
ONLINEWe’re delighted to welcome Filkin's Drift to the Live to your Living Room stage, as part of our 2026 calendar of events. This duo have captivated audiences across the UK over the past few years, and we’re looking forward to their fresh and magical approach to music. What to expect: Filkin´s Drift play beautiful Anglo-Welsh […]
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Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvery 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: […]
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The Caledonians Quadrille Class part 3, 4 & 5
Decatur School of Ballet 141 Sams St., Decatur, GA, United StatesWe will be learning The Caledonians, a dance reconstructed by Susan Guardiola. The dance has five parts and we will be teaching part 3, 4, and 5 on Sunday March 15th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Class link for part 1 and 2 If you have already purchased tickets to the past Regency Dance […]
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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 […]
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Junction Song Circle
Community Room, Greater Hartford UCC 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT, United StatesCome sing: Bring a ballad or traditional song to share! On the third Sunday of every month, we meet up in the community room of the Greater Hartford UCC in White River Junction to share ballads and other unaccompanied songs. Traditional British and North American ballads are our specialties: stark, spellbinding story-songs handed down orally […]
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LITMA Contradance
Brush Barn 211 E Main St, Smithtown, NY, United StatesLITMA 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
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Mostly Waltz at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States3rd Sunday of the Month Large Studio 2:30 - 5:00 pm Cost: Recorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free Instructor: Gerhardt Quast Want to have fun on the dance floor? Mostly Waltz invites and encourages anyone and […]
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Richmond Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance, Sponsored by TADAMS
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free.
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Third Sunday English Regency Dancing & Tea in Van Nuys, CA
First Lutheran Church of Van Nuys 6592 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA, United StatesGet whisked away to the year 1815 and dance in Jane Austen's footsteps. Caller: Laura Beraha Music: Recorded Music of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Purcell, Handel & Traditional Tunes Food: SEATED TEA provided from 3:30 to 4:30pm: Homemade Scones, Cucumber Sandwiches, quinoa-broccoli-cheddar bites, & other nibbles provided. Donations of snacks gratefully appreciated. Fancy place settings admired. […]
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Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd Sunday English Country Dance
Dauntless Dance Studio 3300 Jensen Dr, Suite B, 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.
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The Portland Roadhouse
Milwaukie Community Club 10666 SE 42nd St, Milwaukie, OR, United StatesThe Portland Roadhouse returns for 2026 with five bands and five callers, each performing a 75-minute set! There will be a potluck this year; check the website for more details. Slot # Begin End Band Caller 1 12:00p 1:15p Peter and the Wolf Tones (Portland) Kelly Tabor (Portland) 2 1:30p 2:45p The Euphemists (Portland) Abigail […]
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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. […]
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Ballroom Variety Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the Month Ed Stern Large Studio 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lesson | 7:00 - 9:30 pm Dance Live Music: $20 General | $17 Member | $8 Young Adult (18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 17-10) Recorded Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult (18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 17-10) “Pay What […]
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English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvery Sunday Small Studio 7:00 - 9:00 pm 2nd Sunday of the Month Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 - 9:00 pm Cost: Recorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free Live Music: $15 General Admission […]
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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.
$10
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira