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Dancing Bears 40th Dance Camp
Salvation Army King's Lake Camp 3313 East Lakeview Rd., Wasilla, AK, United StatesDancing Bears of Alaska host their 40th annual Dance Camp in 2024. Visiting talent includes George Marshall and Louise Siddons calling; The Stringrays and trio Sail Away Ladies playing lively contra dance music. Join us at beautiful King's Lake Camp, for a playful Memorial Day weekend event that is sure to delight. Catering this year […]
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.
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
CDR Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester, NY, United StatesWe are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!
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 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
Christ Church Berkeley 2138 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesBACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to […]
Weekend with Larry Unger & Elke Baker
Larry & Elke will play for a contra dance Friday evening, an English Country Dance on Saturday afternoon, a house concert Saturday evening, and an open waltz on Sunday afternoon. They will also lead a musician's workshop Sunday morning. Housing for the weekend can be arranged with the local community.
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 shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca
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.
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 before, or wants a reminder. $5 - $25, pay what you can.
Fifth Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCaller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.
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 […]
Swingin’ Tern Dances: DOUBLE DANCE: Alex Deis-Lauby & Annie Kidwell with Grand Picnic
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United StatesDouble Dance: Alex Deis-Lauby & Annie Kidwell with Grand Picnic Michael Gorin—fiddle; Bill Peek—piano; Marco Brehm—bass; Sam Zygmuntowicz—fiddle; Jody Kruskal—Anglo concertina Schedule: 3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras with Alex Deis-Lauby $15 adults/$5 students 5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants 7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop 7:30 – […]
English Dance S.A.
Woodlawn Pointe Center for Community 702 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX, United StatesEnglish Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Macon County Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesFirst Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend. Bring a […]
Goshen Community Contra Dance
Goshen First Church 215 South 5th Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesContra Dance with live music and caller. The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6 Students: Non-members $5, Members $3 Children under 12: Free Family maximum cost: $18 No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. New dancers are always welcome and […]
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 […]
Hudson Valley Country Dancers – Port Ewen English Country Dance
Reformed Church of Port Ewen 160 Salem St, Port Ewen, NY, United StatesEnglish Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 7 PM skills class for beginners Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15.
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St., Peterborough, NH, United StatesThe Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month. The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is $12 – 20. We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians […]
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 partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.