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Groton Grange Contra Dance
Groton Grange #7 80 Champney Street, Groton, MA, United StatesCommunity Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!! This is so wicked fun!! NO need to bring a partner AND, NO need to know how, it is […]
Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local […]
Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance
Elks Lodge, upstairs 112 North Pattee St, Missoula, MT, United StatesMonthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. First half hour is newcomer session. Details about bands and callers can be found on our website.
Worcester Contra Dance
Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St., Worcester, MA, United StatesCelebrate the New Year 2025 with Live Music and contra dancing! Note: This is 1st Saturday in January! When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring […]
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St., Peterborough, NH, United StatesThe Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month. The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is $12 – 20. We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians […]
First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesWild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners' workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance Cost: $12 - $20 sliding scale See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
CDS Boston Holiday Gala
Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord, MA, United StatesCDS Boston is pleased to welcome in the new year with our annual holiday gala dance, featuring caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and musicians Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea. Festive attire is encouraged. There will be a dessert buffet. Traditional and positional calling terms will be used. $15 members, $20 non-members
New Year Contra Dance—Portland Country Dance Community
Norse Hall 111 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesTwo bands! Two callers! Electrically charged duo Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay from Olympia) will open the evening, with fellow Olympian, Jesse Partridge calling. They’ll be followed by our own Noah Grunzweig calling with The Fiddle Hellions Big Band, headed by Betsy Branch, George Penk, Sue Songer and Bill Tomczak. Non-gendered calling. Bring item […]
Montpelier Contra Dance
Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United StatesMontpelier 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 […]
Circle Left
Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesCircle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.