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GottaGetGon
GottaGetGon
The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly folk music festival put on by the volunteers of the Pickin' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day Weekend since 1970. It welcomes adults, teens, and children to enjoy a weekend sharing music and friendship. There will be a Pot Luck Dinner Friday evening, a Barn Dance Saturday night with live […]
FolkMADness–Dance Camp in Socorro, NM
FolkMADness–Dance Camp in Socorro, NM
After a three-year hiatus, FolkMADness returns with music by Eloise & Co and Supertrad, calling by Sue Rosen and David Millstone, and songs led by Alan Gasser. Registration open now! FolkMADness is an all-inclusive 4-day camp in Socorro, New Mexico held Memorial Day Weekend at New Mexico Tech. The weekend kicks off with dinner on […]
Dancing Bears Dance Camp 2023
Dancing Bears Dance Camp 2023
39th annual 3+ day dance camp featuring contra dancing, a variety of other dance and music workshops, and more. Located at beautiful Kings Lake Camp near Anchorage, Alaska. Guest Artists: Bands: KGB and Free Raisins Callers: Wendy Graham and Jacqui Grennan Advanced registration is required. (Registration usually opens around March 15th—see website for this year’s […]
Florida Folk Festival
Florida Folk Festival
The Florida Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. The festival includes contra dancing all three nights on the Heritage Stage.
Symmetry ECD Sundays
Symmetry ECD Sundays
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 […]
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.
2 events,
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
1 event,
Wednesday English Country Dancing in Richmond, VA
Wednesday English Country Dancing in Richmond, VA
Please join the Colonial Dance Club for our weekly English Country Dancing social. Our doors open 7:20 pm. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session to sign in and introduce themselves. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable […]
2 events,
June Camp
June Camp
June Camp is a longstanding residential international folk dance workshop weekend in the Midwest, usually held the weekend following Memorial Day. This year we are excited to bring guests Tineke and Maurits van Geel from the Netherlands with their large variety of dance styles. Tom Pixton and friends are also in residence for live music […]
Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
Symmetry ECD First Thursday Dance
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 […]
5 events,
Flurry Festival: Spring Bloom 2023
Flurry Festival: Spring Bloom 2023
The Flurry Festival is one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in North America, and, in a traditional year, takes place over President’s Weekend in February and draws roughly 4,500 attendees and 400 performers. To accommodate the differing needs and comfort levels of our community members as our in-person events reemerge after the […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
Quiet Corner Contra Dance
Quiet Corner Contra Dance
Time: Dance 8:00-11:00pm Note: This is the last dance of our 2022 - 2023 season, we will start again in September. We're on First Fridays except July & August. All are welcome! There are no restrictions or requirements in order to attend! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to […]
5 events,
AlgomaTrad Family Dance
AlgomaTrad Family Dance
AlgomaTrad family called dance with Hannah Naiman, Nathan Smith (fiddle), Julie Schryer (piano), and other guest musicians, at the Richards Landing Town Hall. All welcome, $10 general admission, children 12 & under free.
Woods Hole Contra Dance
Woods Hole Contra Dance
Note: The regular 1st Saturday Woods Hole Contra Dances have resumed on first Saturdays. Caller: Paul Wild. Live Music: "Woods Hole Folk Orchestra" are John Alden, Ellie Armstrong, Rich Armstrong, Richard Gregory-Allen, Tom Hodgson, Jim Mavor Jr. and Victor Troll. Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear […]
Montpelier Contra Dance
Montpelier Contra Dance
Adina Gordon calling with tunes by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick) Everyone welcome! Newcomers lesson at 7:40 pm; gender-neutral role terms used (Larks and Robins); and all dances taught. Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes and a mask. Surgical mask, N95 or KN95 required. Please don't come if any symptoms. COVID Policy […]
4 events,
June Camp
Flurry Festival: Spring Bloom 2023
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to the music of Devilish Mary with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 1:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month.
Symmetry ECD Sundays
Symmetry ECD Sundays
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 […]
0 events,
2 events,
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
1 event,
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors […]
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5 events,
CT Sea Music Festival
CT Sea Music Festival
This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops with local, regional, and international maritime musicians, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails on the CT River, a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and late night Chantey Sings at the historic Griswold Inn. Main stage evening concerts are […]
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Join us in Oklahoma City for a Contra Dance Weekend with caller Diane Silver and the musical talents of Stomp Rocket! More details to come on our website.
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Denver Contra Dance
Denver Contra Dance
The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website.
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
9 events,
Scandia Camp Mendocino 2023
Scandia Camp Mendocino 2023
Since its founding in 1980, Scandia Camp Mendocino has offered a yearly week-long immersive experience in the folk dance and music culture of Scandinavia, primarily of Norway and Sweden. The week includes daily dance and music classes, culture sessions, singing and craft classes as well as music ensemble sessions (Group Playing - Allspel/Samspel) to practice […]
Contra Dance with Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
Contra Dance with Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
If you haven't attended any prior SNOCD events, you are in for a treat! We have live bands playing for us and outstanding callers helping us navigate through simple to complex contra figures. Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Portland Country Dance Community 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing […]
Zesty Contra Dance
Zesty Contra Dance
The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through.
Country Dancing in Kalamazoo – Contra & Square Dance
Country Dancing in Kalamazoo – Contra & Square Dance
Contras and Squares – 7:30-10:30 pm. Come a half hour early and take part in a lesson to learn basic skill and dance moves. Suggested Donation $5-$15. All dances held at the Oshtemo Grange, 3234 North 3rd Street (corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue). Sponsored by Country Dancing in Kalamazoo Full vaccination with boosters […]
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Contra Dance with Whiskey Consort (band) and Jill Allen (caller). The evening starts with a free beginner's lesson at 7:00, and the dance starts at 7:30. Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15. Listeners and Students $5. Children under 16 are free.
6 events,
CT Sea Music Festival
Flamingo Fling Contra Weekend
Scandia Camp Mendocino 2023
Hey Days English Dance and Music Week
Hey Days English Dance and Music Week
Come join us June 11-18 2023, for Hey Days, the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week at Sonoma State University in the scenic wine country of northern California. We look forward to a wonderful week of dancing, singing, music-making, and friendship, with a good dose of merry abandon. Online registration will go live […]
Symmetry ECD Sundays
Symmetry ECD Sundays
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 […]
Brattleboro Bal Folk
Brattleboro Bal Folk
Brattleboro Bal Folk (Guilford, VT) French traditional dancing (with other European influences as well) Live music by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy: fiddle Rachel Bell: accordion Listen here All dances will be taught! No experience or partner necessary! Lots of guidance in the first half, less teaching and more dance party vibes in the second […]
4 events,
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
3 events,
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors […]
6 events,
Maine Fiddle Camp
Maine Fiddle Camp
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion June week […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Come dance to the music of Toad Holler with calling by Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month.
5 events,
Contra Dance Night at The Loft
Contra Dance Night at The Loft
There will be a 30-minute lesson before the dance, and we are expecting mostly beginners.
Montpelier Contra Dance
Montpelier Contra Dance
Luke Donforth calling with tunes by Charlie Pilzer, Rose Jackson, and Rebecca Weiss Everyone welcome! Newcomers lesson at 7:40 pm; gender-neutral role terms used (Larks and Robins); and all dances taught. Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes and a mask. Surgical mask, N95 or KN95 required. Please don't come if any symptoms. COVID […]
5 events,
Hey Days English Dance and Music Week
Maine Fiddle Camp
Lady of the Lake Music & Dance Week
Lady of the Lake Music & Dance Week
The 41st annual Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week, June 18 - 24, 2023 on the shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, features daily workshops in contras and English country dance, as well as music and singing and evening dance events. Staff includes David Millstone, Sarah VanNorstrand, Wendy Graham, the Figments, Campaign for Reel […]
Maine Fiddle Camp
Maine Fiddle Camp
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion June week […]
Symmetry ECD Sundays
Symmetry ECD Sundays
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 […]
4 events,
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
3 events,
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors […]
4 events,
Contra Dancing at the 72nd National Square Dance Convention, sponsored by Contralab
Contra Dancing at the 72nd National Square Dance Convention, sponsored by Contralab
The 72nd National Square Dance Convention in Mobile, Alabama will feature square dancing, contra dance, round dance, clogging, line dance. "Business Hours" are 10 am to 10 pm, but the Contra room will have its own schedule, to be determined later this Spring. Registration for the entire convention is $65 for adults, $32.50 for Youth […]
TapRoot Square Dance w/ the Whispering Pete and the Bullhorns and caller Sargent SeeDoo
TapRoot Square Dance w/ the Whispering Pete and the Bullhorns and caller Sargent SeeDoo
Doors: 6:30, Lesson: 7pm, Band: 7:30pm $10 at the door (bring tips for the band, caller, and organizers) Refreshments available (pizza by the slice), wheelchair accessible. The Band Whispering Pete and the Bullhorns (Pete Killeen and Ben Jennings) will keep you swingin’ your partner round and round. No stranger to the do si do, Pete and […]
6 events,
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to the live music of Unbowed with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.
6 events,
Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Contra Dance
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required. Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.
Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Portland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts 10:30 dancing ends Some dancers head to a pub for "afters"—all are welcome!
TADAMS Saturday Night Contra Dance
TADAMS Saturday Night Contra Dance
Contra dance from 7:30-10:30pm, with a free beginner workshop at 6:45pm. Music: Live music by the McKenzies Caller: Phoebe Williams Please Note Our Guidelines/Requirements for Attending the Dance Proof of full initial Covid-19 vaccination (2 doses of Pfizer and/or Moderna, or 1 of Johnson & Johnson) is required. Regular vaccine boosters are recommended. E-mail a […]
5 events,
Maine Fiddle Camp
BACDS Family Week
BACDS Family Week
Celebrating our 30th year, BACDS Family Week will be held at Monte Toyon Retreat Center in Aptos, CA from June 25 to July 1. Our camp program features English Country Dance (led by Sharon Green), Contradance (with Kelsey Hartman) and French Canadian Dance (taught by Yaelle Azoulay), plus classes for children of all ages in […]
Symmetry ECD Sundays
Symmetry ECD Sundays
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 […]
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music.
English Country Dance in Nashville with Incantation
English Country Dance in Nashville with Incantation
Please join us for an afternoon of live music by Incantation: Rachel Bell (accordion), Nick Bergin (piano) & Susan Kevra (clarinet). Leading the dances for you will be Cathy Hollister and Susan Kevra. Open to dancers of all levels. This will be our last English dance with live music until September! Sliding scale $5-20
3 events,
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
For centuries, Downeast Maine has flourished as a crossroads for many styles of music and dance: Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Scottish and Québécois – just to name a few. The Acadia Trad Festival is dedicated to promoting education and appreciation of these traditions through an annual celebration held June 26-July 2, 2023 at the beautiful […]
5 events,
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
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 […]
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
4 events,
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Richmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors […]
5 events,
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
TECDA Friday Evening Dances
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. Masks are required for dancing. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Come dance to the live music of Toppish with caller Bob Devaty. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month.
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