Name: Chicago Contra Dance
Start: 2026-12-14T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-14T21:40:00-06:00
Location: Irish American Heritage Center

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December 2026
Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

December 9 at 8:00 pm–10:30 pm EST Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Suzanne Patterson Center 1 Monument Dr, Princeton, NJ, United States
Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.

$15
Chattanooga Contra Dance

December 10 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm EST Chattanooga Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church 1607 W 43rd St, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Come on out to the dance floor! Bring your soft-soled shoes and water bottle! We host callers and bands from across the East Coast! The beginner lesson is at 7 […]

$7 – $15
Contra Caller Workshop

December 11 at 7:00 pm–9:30 pm CDT Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

Contra Dance
Workshops and Lessons

St. John's Lutheran Church, Nashville 3259 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, United States
Come try your hand at calling contra dances or support those who want to learn to call at this free workshop.

Free
Lewiston Contra Dance

December 11 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm EDT

Contra Dance

Trinity Commons 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, United States
We dance in the beautiful Trinity Commons at 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME. Sliding Scale $15-25, teens $5, kids under 12 free. Pay what you can! We’d love to dance […]

Free – $25
Second Saturday Contra

December 12 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MST Second Saturday Contra

Contra Dance

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Community Center 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ, United States
Join us for our Second 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 changes […]

$10 – $25
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance

December 12 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm PST Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Fulton Park (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR, United States
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Sliding scale $6-$20. Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome! For more current information and last-minute […]

$6 – $20
CDK Contra & Square Dance

December 12 at 7:00 pm–10:30 pm EST CDK Contra & Square Dance

Contra Dance
Square Dance

Oshtemo Grange 3234 North 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20

$5 – $20
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

December 12 at 8:00 pm–11:00 pm CST Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 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 – $15
Hayward CA Contra

December 13 at 4:00 pm–7:00 pm PDT Hayward CA contra

Contra Dance

Hill and Valley Club 1808 B Street, Hayward, CA, United States
Hayward Contra presents contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Sunday afternoons, 4pm-7pm in Hayward (SF Bay Area). Check the website for details, including how to find carpools or arrange for […]

$15 – $20
Chicago Contra Dance

December 14 at 7:00 pm–9:40 pm CST Chicago Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in […]