Country Dance & Song Society

Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
2026-02-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Every Monday
Ed Stern Large Studio | 9:30-10:30 AM
Cost: $5
Note: NO CLASS on Monday, February 3 and Monday, March 31.

Robin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people of all ages and abilities.

Bob Fox
2026-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome one of the UK’s most iconic folk voices to the Live to your Living Room stage—Bob Fox.
With half a century of experience performing, touring, and songwriting, Bob is truly a master of his craft.
What to expect: Good folk music always tells a tale, and Bob is one of the best at performing songs of love, joy, work, and humour, weaving the rich experiences of his life into the narrative.
Expect a wealth of beautiful, warm music old and new, including songs from War Horse and the BBC New Radio Ballads series.
About the artist
Born in County Durham, Bob Fox taught himself guitar and started singing in folk clubs while training to qualify as a teacher.
Bob has gone on to have an exciting career, collaborating and touring with icons including ex-Hedgehog Pie’s Stu Luckley, Ralph McTell, and Richard Thompson, as well as performing the role of Songman in the West End production of War Horse.
One of the scenes’ superior singers, his voice as confident and ebullient as ever! Folk Roots
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Contra Dance in St Louis
2026-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Monday Club of Webster Groves, 37 S. Maple Ave., Webster Groves, MO, 63119, United States
Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.

English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
2026-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Every Sunday
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm

2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
​Cost:
​Recorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
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) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!

English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
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You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience. English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!

Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Harvest House Community Center, 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors!

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music.
Free of charge.
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website.

English Country Dance Atlanta
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons
$9, cash or check

Louisville English Country Dance
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States
Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details.

4th Sunday Monthly Albuquerque, NM Contra Dance
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins St. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, United States
Everyone is welcome at contra dancing, no partner required. For more details about contra or FolkMADS organization, see our website at folkmads.org
All dances are Pay What You Want – suggested $10/person, $10-20/family.

North Jersey English Country Dancers, 2nd and 4th Sundays
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
Our dances are on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, always with live music and friendly dancers. No partner needed – come alone or with a friend! Introduction for newcomers at 1:50 pm. In the summer, we enjoy ice cream during the break.
Our Fabulous Callers:
Alex Deis-Lauby
Dorothy Cummings
Daniel Popowich
Helen White
Judi Rivkin
Margaret Bary
Orly Krasner
Paul Ross
Our Tiny Orchestra:
Diane Fedora – bassoon
Dominik Landowne – violin, viola
Donn Williams – mandolin
Norma Castle – flute, percussion
Robin Russell – piano
Sometimes with:
Danny Elias – clarinet
Lisa Terry – viola da gamba
Marnen Laibow-Koser -​ various

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.

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!

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

Swingin' Tern Contra Dance
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 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

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

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.

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 and Guitar Center (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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Annapolis English Country Dance
2026-02-21 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
English Country Dance to delightful live music

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00.
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free.
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867.

York Region English Country Dancers
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity United Church Newmarket, 461 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1V9, Canada
English 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 last-minute changes.)
