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Triskaidekaphobia: a celebration of caller Kirston Koths (1948-2024)
Hillside Club 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe year was 1980 when Kirston Koths (1948–2024) moved to the Bay Area. A new caller from Boston, he started a 2nd Friday contra dance in Berkeley. Contra dance was new to the area—the only regular dance was in Palo Alto. BACDS did not yet exist, and when it formed Kirston became member #2. Kirston […]
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). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We're […]
Tallahassee Contra Dance
Tallahassee Senior Center Ballroom 1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, United StatesJoin us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Admission cost: $10 for […]
Denver Contra Dance
Christ United Methodist Church 690 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, United StatesThe Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website.
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 in January.
Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance
St. Patrick Catholic Church 3602 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesCome join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance. Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep Wood Floor. Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)
Dover NH 2nd Friday New England Traditional Dance
St. John's United Methodist Church 28 Cataract Ave, Dover, NH, United StatesA mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one "chestnut" is done each month. No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. Although you may choose your role, […]
A Winter Union + Heartwood Chorus
ONLINEAbout A Winter Union Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other – A Winter Union. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, […]
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.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.