Weekly Austin Contra Dance
2027-08-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-09-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-09-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Hancock Recreation Center, 811 East 41st St., Austin, TX, 78751, United States
A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. Dance ends about 9:30. Free parking lot.

We welcome beginners. If you can walk to a beat, you can contra dance! All dances are taught and called. No partner necessary. Dance either role – or both. Everyone is welcome.

Sober event. Family-friendly. LGBTQ+

Jax Contra
2027-08-28 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL, 1415 McDuff Ave S., Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Jax Contra is a community dance. You don’t need experience to join us and even people who say, “I can’t dance,” will find themselves captivated, laughing, and enjoying themselves right along with people who have been dancing all of their lives!
No partner or experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We love beginners; you are our future experienced dancers! There are always plenty of friendly people to dance with and changing dance partners with each dance is encouraged.
All dances feature live music and a caller who will walk you through each dance and then call it throughout. Our callers and bands will change from month to month, each offering their own unique style.
Just before the break, about halfway through the evening, the band will play a waltz, and then there is a refreshment break with snacks brought in by the dancers (optional). Please bring your own water bottle. Water fountain available for refills. Lots more contra dancing after the break, and another waltz to close out the night.

Chattanooga Contra Dance
2027-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, 1607 W 43rd St, Chattanooga, TN, 37409, 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 pm, and the dance is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm!

Richmond Saturday Evening Contra Dance, Sponsored by TADAMS
2027-08-28 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Join us in Richmond, VA for a Saturday evening contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the West End Ballroom. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free.

English Country Dance on Mondays in Gainesville
2027-08-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-09-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-09-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville,, FL, 32603
This is an open dance group. No experience, special dress or partner needed. Every Monday we dance the dances from Jane Austen period to those being written today.
We dance at the United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Lesson at 6:00 pm. Dance from 6:30 – 8:30.
Live music by Hoggetowne Fancy.
Cost is $5 for the room and a similar amount for the band.
We have a very welcoming and helpful group.

Chicago Contra Dance
2027-08-30 19:00 - 21:40, 2027-09-13 19:00 - 21:40 (America/Chicago) | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630, 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 the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site.
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson.

Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
2027-08-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-09-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 (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! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, Symmetry’s Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for online presentation. Symmetry enjoys live music at least twice a month from the versatile U.K. duo Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer. More info and the link to join the dances are available on the Symmetry ECD website.

Asheville English Country Dance for All
2027-09-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2027-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Stephen-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC, United States
English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:15 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition.

Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
2027-09-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2027-09-08 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale.
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy.

Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
2027-09-02 19:00 - 20:30 (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! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, and Tuesday dances with a variety of U.K. and U.S. callers, Symmetry also offers a monthly evening dance on the first Thursday. Current caller is Dan Gillespie from the D.C. area, but other guest callers are possible. Dances are slightly adapted for online presentation. More info and the link to join the dances are available on the Symmetry ECD website.

Seacoast Contra Dance
2027-09-03 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St., Newfields, NH, 03856, United States
Join us for music, movement, and community at First Fridays at Seacoast Contra!
Schedule
7:30 PM – Newcomer Lesson
8:00–10:30 PM – Dancing
All dances are taught. No partner or experience needed.
Admission
Adults: Sliding Scale $12–$20
Students: $10
Families: $20
Children under 12: Free
Dance First, Pay Never!
If money’s tight, you can dance for free by volunteering:
Door greeting
Setup or cleanup
Dance Angel for newcomers
Volunteer sign-up
Come dance, make new friends, and kick off the new year with us at Seacoast Contra!

Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
2027-09-04 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club, Northwest 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first Saturday of the month. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!

Tucson Contra Dance
2027-09-04 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.

Carrboro First Saturday Contra Dance
2027-09-04 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Every first Saturday at the Carrboro Century Center. Gender-neutral calling.
Check our website for details—it’s occasionally a Rushfest!

Birdsboro Contra Dance
2027-09-04 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 East Main St, Birdsboro, PA, 19540, United States
Contra Dance on first Saturday of the month (Except July & August).
The Birdsboro Contra Dance – Brought to you by the Conestoga Dance Association
Position terms: Larks & Robins. Beginners and all are welcome.

Monterey Contra Dance
2027-09-05 15:40 - 19:00 (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

Contra Callers’ Corner
2027-09-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE
Contra Callers’ Corner is a series of free monthly Zoom calls for contra callers of all levels. It’s a place to ask questions, network, and address hot topics from your local dance community in a safe space. Hosted by Seth Tepfer and a different featured guest each month, the sessions are free and open to everyone (registration required).

Chattanooga Contra Dance
2027-09-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, 1607 W 43rd St, Chattanooga, TN, 37409, 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 pm, and the dance goes from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Lewiston Contra Dance
2027-09-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity Commons, 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, 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 with you! Beginners’ lesson at 7, dancing from 7:30-10. For more information, see our website or find us on Facebook!

Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
2027-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC, United States
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance using mostly positional language. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family, and neighbors! 3:30 pm, Skills Session. Dance: 4:00 pm-6:00.

Saint Louis Queer Contra
2027-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Focal Point, Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood, MO, 63143, United States
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis!
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed.
