Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvery Monday Ed Stern Large Studio | 9:30-10:30 AM Cost: $5 Note: NO CLASS on Monday, February 3 and Monday, March 31. Robin Nelson strives to help build connections and […]
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Nashville Monday Night English Country Dance Class
Sevier Park Community Center 3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville, TN, United StatesSevier Park Community Center. Parking and entrance to the building are at 3021 Lealand Lane. Note: Sevier Park Community Center is closed on Government Holidays. If in doubt, call 615-862-8466 […]
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English Country Dance on Mondays in Gainesville
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville,, FLThis is an open dance group. No experience, special dress or partner needed. Every Monday we dance the dances from Jane Austen period to those being written today. We dance […]
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Ashland Country Dancers – English Country Dance
The DanceSpace 280 East Hersey St, Ashland, OR, United StatesThe Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. […]
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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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Stars in the Morning: A Winter Solstice Celebration
Church of the Good Shepherd - Watertown 9 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA, United StatesSeven Times Salt's beloved annual concert celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the unconquered sun. To see us through the longest night, we’ll perform a warming blend of […]
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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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Austin English Country Dance
Hancock Recreation Center 811 East 41st St., Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for our weekly Monday English country dance. All levels welcome on regular Mondays, but first-time dancers should arrive at 7:15pm for an intro session. We dance more challenging […]
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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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Monday Evening English Country Dance in Baltimore
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD, United StatesAll are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are […]
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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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Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon […]
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Ann Arbor Tuesday English Country Dance
Concourse Hall 4531 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesWe dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; […]
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English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Skandia Lodge & Hall 2031 E Villa St., Pasadena, CA, United StatesWhether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great […]
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Park Avenue Contra (Swarthmore PA)
Park Avenue Community Center 1229 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesJoyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).
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Asheville Wednesday Evening English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesEnglish Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught […]
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Second/Fourth Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and […]
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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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Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) English Country Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD, United StatesIn-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so […]
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San Francisco Contra Dance
Polish Club of San Francisco 3040 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins." Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website […]
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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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Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
Forest Hill Church Presbyterian 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, United StatesCome join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.
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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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Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWeekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to […]
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Flint Hills Contra Dance
Friends of Peace Memorial Auditorium 1101 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, United StatesContra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!
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Queen City Contras – December Dance in Shelburne, VT
Shelburne Town Hall 5374 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United StatesContra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Tea for Three (Abigail Sandy, Hadley Stockwell, Crystal Zhou) will play for us, with calling by Ben Sachs-Hamilton. All are welcome; all dances […]
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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 […]
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Square Dance Brevard, NC
Grace Brevard Church 55 E Jordan St., Brevard, NC, United StatesOpen community dance, old time mountain squares and circles. $10 donation requested.
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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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Monrovia English Country Dance
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 122 California Avenue, Monrovia, CA, United StatesPlease join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke's Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). […]
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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, or musicians, please go to our website, or email [email protected] Sliding scale: $7 - $20.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. "Experienced" means: You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through […]
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TECDA December Monthly Dance
St. Barnabas Hall 175 Hampton Ave., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTECDA is hosting a December Monthly dance at Ralph Thornton Centre on Saturday December 27, 2025 2:30 – 5:30 pm, Alan Rosenthal calling. Musicians: Dorothy de Val, Susanna McCleary Masks […]
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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 […]
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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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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 ‘Tween the Holidays Pie Dance!
Groton Active+ Living Center 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT, United StatesA 4th Saturday live music, contra dance in Southeastern CT! For this dance festive attire encouraged but not required! When: Our new times are 7:00pm and go to 10:00pm! Beginners […]
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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
$5 – $20
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.