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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 us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible […]
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.
Carolina English Country Dancers Saturday Dance
Second Presbyterian Church 105 River St., Greenville, SC, United StatesEnglish Country Dance
Montpelier Contra Dance Waltzing
Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United StatesSpecial waltzing session with SpringTide before the contra dance.
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.
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion #11 733 Williamson Rd., 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. $5 to $20, sliding scale.
Ottawa Contra Dance
Churchill Seniors Centre 345 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September - June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale.
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), 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 […]
Brownsville English Country Dance
Brownsville Town Hall 22 Brownsville-Hartland Rd, West Windsor, VT, United StatesBrownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers* 1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements - Everyone welcome! 2:00 General Dance - Everyone welcome! Potluck snack table. Enjoy. General admission - $10 First Time Dancers - FREE Under 15 - FREE * These dancers […]
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas 3616 E Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesContra dance in Las Vegas. Non-gendered calling. Band: 112 and Then Some.
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 […]
Sacramento English Country Dance (Third Sunday)
Young Ladies' Institute 1400 27th St., Sacramento, CA, United StatesEnglish Country Dance at the Young Ladies' Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.
English Country Dance in Houston
Dauntless Dance Studio 3221 Houston Ave, Houston, TX, United StatesHATDS English dances are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays with the occasional exception. The 1st and 3rd Sunday dances are open to all. The 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for advanced dancers. All dances are taught and prompted and are done to recorded music. The $10 admission is used to pay […]
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd Sunday English Country Dance
Dauntless Dance Studio 3221 Houston Ave, 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.
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. […]
May Brattleboro Bal Folk
Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, United StatesFun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. Becky Tracy, fiddle Rachel Bell, accordion Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We […]
Gainesville Florida English Country Dance
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United StatesWe dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10.
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Nelson Town Hall 5 Nelson Common Rd, Nelson, NH, United StatesWhat better way to start the week? Only $3! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThe Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to […]
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