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.

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.

Jack and the Devil’s Three Golden Hairs
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

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

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.

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.

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

Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
2026-02-22 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.

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!
