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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 […]
Northeast Squeeze-in
Wisdom House 229 E. Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT, United StatesFriendly, relaxing gathering of accordion and concertina players and fellow travelers. Jamming and workshops but no formal instruction. Plenty of opportunities to play, learn new skills, and share what you know. Beginners are welcome. Run entirely by volunteers and organized as a not-for-profit event by and for musicians.
Fandango! 2024
Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United StatesEnglish Country Dance Atlanta presents Fandango! 2024 (ecdatlanta.org) Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA Kalia Kliban, caller Music by Persons of Quality: John Berger, Jim Oakden, & Rebecca King Registration opens in April 2024 (ecdatlanta.org)
Harvest Moon Dance Weekend
Baker Community Center 101 South Second Street, Saint Charles, IL, United StatesChicagoland English Country Dancers present their Harvest Moon Dance Weekend 2024—September 20–22—at the beautiful Baker Community Center in St. Charles, Illinois. This is Chicagoland’s premiere English Country Dance event, a full weekend of engaging music and dance. Musicians are Mara Shea on violin and Kathy Talvitie on piano, with caller Paul Ross. Events include a […]
Chehalis Contra Dance Camp
Camp Luther 9311 Shook Road, Fraser Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOur mission is to create a friendly dance camp that's fun for all. Come immerse yourself in music, dance, workshops and music jams in a natural setting. Our unique contra-focused camp is located in Canada’s beautiful Fraser River Valley, 40 miles north of Bellingham, WA, and 75 km east of Vancouver, BC. Sliding scale: $300+ […]
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
Orlando Contra Dance
Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co. 6904 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL, United StatesWelcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!
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.
3rd Friday Hot Springs NC Contradance
Pine Hall 64 South Spring Street, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesMonthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance
Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCaller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous "Back Row Band." Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. Cost: $10 or barter equivalent See venue website for this month's […]
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, United StatesJoin us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!
Lenox Contra Dance
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St, Lenox, MA, United StatesCome join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with […]
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 […]
Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale 515 S Orchard Dr, Carbondale, IL, United StatesOur monthly dance is "Blue Zone" living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. $5 or pay what you can.
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD, United StatesEnglish 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. […]
South Florida Contradance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesEnjoying 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.
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 […]
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
St. John's Episcopal Church 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United StatesAll ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count […]
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