Tucson Contra Dance
2026-02-21 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Southern Arizona Dance Center, 4801 E 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States
Join us for our first and third Saturday 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 more details.

Monterey Contra Dance
2026-02-21 18:40 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome!

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices:

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under

Jack and the Devil’s Three Golden Hairs
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT, United States
Written by Stephen Stearns and Peter Amidon
Directed by Doran Hamm, Music Director Keira Carmichael
A musical melodrama written by NEYT founder Stephen Stearns and the beloved Brattleboro folk music icon Peter Amidon, Jack and the Devil’s Three Golden Hairs is a mishmash of Brothers Grimm and classic vaudevillian stage antics! A conniving King attempts to thwart his daughter’s prophesied marriage to Jack, a penniless peasant. But every measure he takes just makes the fated prediction seem more certain… until he comes up with a foolproof plan: Give Jack the impossible task of fetching three of the Devil’s hairs from the depths of the underworld itself! Surely that could never be achieved… right?
Tickets are on sale now
$15/$17/$20
4 Performances:
Friday, February 20th at 7pm
Saturday, February 21st at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm
New England Youth Theatre is located at 100 Flat Street in Brattleboro, VT. For more info about NEYT, visit our website or call 802.246.6398

South Florida Contradance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life.

South Florida Contra Dances
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | United Church of Fayetteville, 310 East Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY, 13066, United States
Contra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.

3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grass Valley Elks Lodge, 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA, 95945, United States
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:40pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime!
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check our website for band & caller info.

3rd Saturday Contra Dance in Austin
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Go Dance Studio, Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX, 78757, United States
This monthly contra dance meets most 3rd Saturdays at Go Dance Studio, in Northcross Mall Plaza near First Watch (NE corner).
No partners necessary. Beginners welcome. All dances taught and called. Dance either role—or both. Newer dancers should arrive early for instructions on the basics.
Suggested admission $10 sliding scale. Tips for the band are appreciated. You can see the band and caller on the schedule on our website.
This is a fragrance-free event. Sober event. Family-friendly. LGBTQ+. Everyone is welcome!

Lancaster, PA Monthly Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA, 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a community contra dance! Fall, winter and spring at the church; summer in the park pavilion.

Santa Fe Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Odd Fellows Hall, Santa Fe, 1125 Cerrillios Rd, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Instruction at 6:30 and dancing starts at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or the FolkMADS organization, see our website.

Wasatch Contras Third Saturday Monthly Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103, United States
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5

Swingin' Tern Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chatham, NJ, 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, 07928, United States
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance.
Our full calendar
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students

Blacksburg Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | YMCA at Virginia Tech, 403 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Join us for our monthly dance with The Rhythmajigs playing and Kenny Greer calling. No experience needed. Lessons at 7, dance at 7:30. $12 ($10 for students).

FSGW Concert: Magpie Sings Songs of Resistance
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20012, United States
Magpie (Greg Artzner & Terry Leonino) will be joined by special guests: local favorite Charlie Pilzer (bass) and Pennsylvania guitarist Rolly Brown.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012
When we learned that longtime DC folk favorite Magpie would no longer be performing at Millennium Stage, we were delighted to welcome them to our FSGW concert series. In the finest American tradition of folk songs, Magpie is planning an evening concert of hard-hitting songs of protest featuring the songs of Phil Ochs, but will interweave them with songs written for the current times by Terry & Greg themselves, as well a song or two from other fellow songwriters. It will be a night of songs that express outrage, sorrow, humor, hope, and determination.
This concert will be preceded by a brief membership meeting starting at 7:45 pm, followed immediately by the concert at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Admission is FREE to members
Non-members: $25, but may join (or rejoin) at the concert and get the member price
We expect this concert to sell out, so preregistration is strongly recommended, including for members
Questions? Email program@fsgw.org

Contra Dance in Moab, Utah
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 111 East 100 North, Moab, UT, 84532, United States
Contra dance Saturday, Feb. 21st, at the MARC, 111 E. 100 N., Moab UT. Tessa Lark, Moab Music Festival Artistic Director and fabulous fiddler, will be joining the Moab Community Dance Band, with community callers. The lesson for beginners is at 7:30, and the dance starts at 8pm. $10 suggested donation.

3rd Saturday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller.
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances.
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS.
Payment is on a sliding scale.

Medley Marathon
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
3 hours of non-stop dancing! Join us for Medley Marathon 2026 on Feb 21, 2026 from 7:30 – 10:30 at Summit Presbyterian Church. There will be 4 bands and 6 callers. Role terms will be Larks and Robins. Admission is $15+
Bands:
TWeLve- Kathy Talvitie, Miranda Weinberg, Nathalie Levine
High Strung – Jared Bishop, Alec Charon, Max Thoburn, Adam Bodine
Box and String – Sarah Gowan, Laura Alexander, Bill Quern
Three Bits – Bob Stein, Bob Pasquarello, Mat Clark
Callers:
Rick Mohr
Bob Isaacs
Donna Hunt
Sue Gola

Karen Justin
Liesl Jandrey

Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
2026-02-21 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details.
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door.
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance.
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap.
See venue website for this month’s details.
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month.

Montpelier Contra Dance
2026-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, 05602, United States
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round

Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
2026-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO

7:30 – 8:00 pm Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm Dance

Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other.
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller

Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance
2026-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Highlands Community Campus, 1228 E. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Louisville, Kentucky’s monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at the break.

Beginning Level Regency Dance Class
2026-02-22 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Decatur School of Ballet, 141 Sams St., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
This is a beginning level, Regency dance class covering some of the dances at the upcoming Regency Masquerade Ball, on March 21st. This class is not included in the admission ticket for the Regency Dance Workshop or the Regency Masquerade Ball. You do not need to attend this class to attend the ball. Beginning level dances will be called during the first half of the ball.
The cost is $14.00 adult/$11.00 student prepaid per class. The cost per class at the door is $20.00. Prepayment can be made with PayPal (kathrynnagar@gmail.com), Cashapp ($katpengnagar), or Venmo. After making a payment, please send me an email with your name, and phone number. Please also check the Facebook page before heading to class. In the event of an emergency cancellation, I will do my best to get the word out to everyone.
No partner needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. Costumes are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes before class so that we can begin on time.
For any additional questions, email kathrynnagar@gmail.com. Please check Facebook before heading to class in case there are any last-minute updates.

Brownsville English Country Dance
2026-02-22 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Brownsville Town Hall, 22 Brownsville-Hartland Rd, West Windsor, VT, 05037, United States
The winter 2025 series of ECD runs on the fourth Sunday of the month from September to April. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 1:15.

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS).

English Country Dance
2026-02-22 13:45 - 15:45 (America/Denver) | First Evangelical Free Church, 820 North 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!

Symmetry ECD Sundays
2026-02-22 14:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
Symmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A “pin for 4” screen with instructions for groups of 4 or more is provided.
We also offer ECD every Tuesday at 2pm Eastern, and every first Thursday at 7pm Eastern. These dances feature a variety of different callers from the U.K. and the U.S. There is also live music several times per month, played by the dynamic U.K. duo Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer.
More info and the link to join the dance are available on our website.
