Country Dance & Song Society

Chicago Contra Dance
2027-12-27 19:00 - 21:40, 2028-01-03 19:00 - 21:40, 2028-01-10 19:00 - 21:40, 2028-01-17 19:00 - 21:40, 2028-01-24 19:00 - 21:40, 2028-01-31 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
2027-12-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2028-01-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2028-01-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2028-01-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2028-01-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2028-02-01 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
2027-12-29 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.

Berkeley Contra or English Dance
2027-12-29 19:30 - 22:30, 2028-01-05 19:30 - 22:30, 2028-01-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2028-01-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2028-01-26 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
BACDS presents a dance every Wednesday (contra on 1st/3rd/5th Wed 8pm-10:30pm; English on 2nd/4th Wed 7:45pm-10pm) at Christ Church East Bay, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley. Both series include an introductory lesson about 15-20 minutes before the dance start time.

Tucson Contra Dance
2028-01-01 18:30 - 22:00, 2028-01-15 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.

Pikes Peak Contra Dance in Colorado Springs
2028-01-02 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Beginner lesson 1:30 pm; Dance 2-4:30 pm.
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult.

Monterey Contra Dance
2028-01-02 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

Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
2028-01-06 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.

Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
2028-01-09 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.

Chattanooga Contra Dance
2028-01-13 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.

Port Townsend Community Dance
2028-01-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., Port Townsend, WA, 98368, United States
The Port Townsend Community Dance is a third Saturday dance that runs from September through May. We host bands and callers that play for a mix of traditional sets and figures, including squares, contras, reels, circles, mixers and more.

Gentle English (Swarthmore PA)
2028-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Park Avenue Community Center, 1229 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA, United States
English Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop.

Rivanna Contra Dance
2028-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20

Berkeley Experienced English Dance 4th Sat
2028-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, 94709, United States
BACDS presents the Berkeley Experienced English dance on 4th Saturdays.

Tucson Contra Dance
2028-01-29 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Dream Dance, 405 E Wetmore Rd, Tucson, 85705, United States
Join us for our fifth 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.
