Community Calendar and Event Finder
Photo by Doug Plummer
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2025 CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration: Tony Parkes
Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord, MA, United StatesYou're invited to a celebration honoring Tony Parkes! A renowned caller of contras and squares for more than 50 years, choreographer, musician, band leader, textbook author, workshop leader, dance historian, […]
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Columbia Contra Dance at Arsenal Hill Park
Arsenal Hill Park 1800 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, United StatesLive Music: The Outsiders Caller: Victor Gascon (using role terms Ladies & Gents) The November dance will offer a time of community fellowship around a potluck meal at 6pm, followed […]
$10 -
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL, United StatesWe meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the […]
$15 -
Jax Contra Dance
Trinity Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL 1415 McDuff Ave S., Jacksonville, FL, United StatesMonthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). $10 adult, $5 child.
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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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Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., Sacramento, CA, United StatesContra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for college students with ID; […]
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Mystic Pie Dance!
Groton Active+ Living Center 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT, United StatesA 4th Saturday live music, contra dance in Southeastern CT! When: Our new times are 7:00–10:00pm. Beginners come early to learn the ropes! Where: Groton Thrive+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, […]
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Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park Hall (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United StatesMark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Princeton Country Dancers’ Combination Contra and English Country Dance
Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCombination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)
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North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL, United StatesEvery 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024. Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL. Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time. Check Facebook for updated […]
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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) […]
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4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance
Albuquerque Square Dance Center 4915 Hawkins St. NE, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesEveryone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or FolkMADS organization, see our website at folkmads.org All dances are Pay What You Want – […]
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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.
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Chicago Contra Dance
Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, United StatesNew 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 […]
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Knoxville Monday Night Contra
Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United StatesContra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.
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Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
Wyoming Fine Arts Center 322 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, OH, United StatesWeekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 […]
$5.00
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.