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Milford NH Contra Dance
Milford NH Town Hall 1 Union Square, Milford, NH, United StatesThe Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which […]
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Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance
Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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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.
$15 -
East Putney Matzo Ball
Pierce's Hall 121 E Putney Falls Rd., Putney, VTThe last Saturday of each month is the Community Contra Dance but it's time once again for The Mud Ball! aka The People's Prom! This year, due to its proximity […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Nelson Town Hall 5 Nelson Common Rd, Nelson, NH, United StatesWhat better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
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Louisville Contra Dance
Highlands Community Campus 1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY, United StatesLouisville, 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 […]
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Techno Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLast Monday of the Month 8-10:30pm In a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by […]
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Bloomington Contra Dance
Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesPlease 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 […]
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Weekly Austin Contra Dance
Hancock Recreation Center 811 East 41st St., Austin, TX, United StatesA free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief […]
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Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThe Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No […]
Free – $15 -
Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, United StatesWeekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.
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Lake City Contra Dance
Latvian Community Center 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United StatesThursday 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 […]
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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 […]
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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!
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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 […]
Free – $15 -
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 […]
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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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Tucson Contra Dance
Southern Arizona Dance Center 4801 E 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin us for our first and third 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 […]
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Buena Vista Community Contra Dance
Buena Vista Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Crossman Ave, Buena Vista, United StatesCome contra dance with us! First Saturdays, September thru May. We will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM. And for our September, December and May dances, […]
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Wooster Contra Dance
Valley College Grange 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster, OH, United StatesA lively and friendly contra dance with dancers of all ages. Longways sets called by Susan English plus circle mixers and an old-time square. Beautiful Celtic music by Pocketful o' […]
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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!
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Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
United Church of Fayetteville 310 East Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY, United StatesContra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.
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Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United StatesOur contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's […]
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Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither […]
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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 […]
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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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Contra Dance
International Dance Club 2422 Busch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesContra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. Beginner's lesson at start of session. $10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.
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Just For Fun – Country Dance Kalamazoo
Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIt’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, […]
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Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey YMCA 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, United StatesMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! […]
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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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