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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 to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to […]
Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend (Masks Optional)
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Time to register for our Fall Dance Weekend! Early Bird pricing expires after October 1. It’s going to be an unforgettable time with top-notch bands, callers, and sound with music by Engine Room + Hot Coffee Breakdown, callers Gaye Fifer + River Rainbowface, and sound by Hanno Meingast. As you can see in our schedule […]
Rum & Onions
Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAll-day Halloween contra dance (experienced dance in the afternoon) with gender-free calling by Darlene Underwood and music by Rum & Onions, Princeton Country Dancers' ~40-member band led by Bob Pasquarello. $30 ($18-30 students/limited income).
Baltimore Autumn Assembly
Church of the Redeemer 5603 North Charles St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesCome join us for our annual Assembly in a Tudor-style hall. Wear your Regency best or whatever suits your fancy! Our musicians include Tina Chancy, violin; Paul Orts, accordion and guitar; and Jonathan Jensen at the piano (and quite possibly other instruments).
Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance
Russel Acton Folk Center 212 W Jefferson St., Berea, KY, United StatesWe dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, […]
Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Downtown Community Center 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA, United StatesAnaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required. Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.
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 gym on that side. You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are […]
Jax Contra Dance
Trinity Lutheran Church 1415 McDuff Ave S., Jacksonville, FL, United StatesMonthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). $10 adult, $5 child.
Columbia Contra Dance at Lake Murray Contra Hall
Lake Murray Contra Hall 640 Devil's Backbone Rd., Batesburg-Leesville, SC, United StatesContra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. Admission is $10 - cash, check, or Venmo (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised.
Dancing with Jane Austen
Valley College Grange 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster, OH, United StatesEnglish Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.