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Events
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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 partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
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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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Village Green English Country Dancers’ Weekly Classes
Harrow United Church 955 Mulvey Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaWe meet almost every Wednesday evening. We learn traditional and historic dances, old and new, and get a chance to practice them. There’s a big celebratory dance with live music at the end of the season with smaller ones through the year. No dance experience is necessary. Bring a friend, or just yourself. Wear comfortable, […]
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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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Gentle English (Swarthmore PA)
Park Avenue Community Center 1229 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesEnglish Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop.
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Third Thursday English Regency Dancing in Simi Valley
Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C East Los Angeles Avenue,, Simi Valley, CA, United StatesEnglish Regency Dancing and Bridgerton™-era dance lessons for moderns (1795-1825). Be whisked through time as you learn smooth, elegant English Country Dance as Jane Austen might have danced herself. Light refreshments served; bring your own water. No costumes, partner, or experience required. Please, no high heels. Let's all party like it's 1799! Preregistration is mandatory […]
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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 The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.
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Folk Uncovered: Online Library Course—Exploring English Folk Dance
ONLINEWith Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe If the question “what actually is folk dance?” stokes your fire, sign up now for our new online folk dance library course, led by Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe. It presents a unique opportunity to delve into the history and development of folk dance in an English context and to debate and […]
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66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago 1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL, United States +1 moreTraditional Music To The Rescue For Your Winter Doldrums! 66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, 20-21 February 2026 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the 66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, coming atcha like that asteroid came at the dinosaurs! Not to worry, no dinosaurs were hurt in the preparation of […]
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Bayou Bedlam Contra Dance Weekend
Knights of Columbus Roemer Hall 607 E Whitney St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Area Traditional Dance Society invites you to The Bayou City for a contra dance weekend! Bayou Bedlam 2026 (Feb 20-22) features the musical charisma of Eloise & Co. and the masterful calling talents of Cis Hinkle. Bayou Bedlam is danced on a sprung wood floor. Plenty of snacks, an extensive Saturday lunch, and fabulous […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
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