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Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesEveryone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program […]
Winter WarmUp – Columbus OH
Worthington Community Center East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, United StatesBig Scioty Contra Dance presents its yearly dance weekend at the Worthington Community Center (north end of Columbus, OH) Bands: Notorious (Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg & Sam […]
English Country Dance
Elley-Long Music Center 223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT, United StatesHoliday party with pop-up arts/crafts bazaar, ugly sweater contest, festive attire, and possibly potluck snacks. Newcomers welcome - come for the lesson at 6:30pm. Dancing to live music at 7pm: […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dance
Ralph Thornton Community Centre 765 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCome and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing […]
Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, OK
First Baptist Church of Norman - Family Life Center 211 W Comanche St, Norman, OK, United StatesScissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
Orlando Contra Dance
Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co. 6904 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL, United StatesWelcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners […]
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesFor details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 - $20.
ContraATL Weekly Dance
Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United StatesAtlanta'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 Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, United StatesAll are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it […]
Quiet Corner Contra Dance
Patriots Park Lodge 120 Lake St., Coventry, CT, United StatesFirst Fridays September to June! When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm Community shindig: Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, […]
Karine Polwart
ONLINEKarine Polwart is a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer, and storyteller. Her songs evoke a richness of place, hidden histories, scientific curiosity and folklore. Trees and rocks speak. Birds flit […]
First Friday Mostly Waltz at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSeries hosted by Richard Wyatt. Live music of mostly waltzes with a variety of other couples dances mixed in. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
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.
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club Northwest 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesScissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
York Region English Country Dancers
Trinity United Church Newmarket 461 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaEnglish Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don't need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join […]
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Macon County Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesFirst Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need […]
Wooster Contra Dance
Valley College Grange 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster, OH, United StatesLongways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It's aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o' Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donation: […]
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 […]
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.
Goshen Community Contra Dance
Goshen First Church 215 South 5th Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesThe Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always […]
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio and Event Center 6926 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK, United StatesScissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
John C. Campbell Folk School Irish Song & Community Dance
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJoin us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. Caller: TBD Band: TBD Keith House Community […]
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