Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend, Minneapolis, MN
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, MinneapolisSpringforth Ball and Dance Weekend
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, RichmondAsheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., AshevilleNashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
Friends Meeting Nashville 530 26th Ave N, NashvilleGainesville Florida English Country Dance
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, GainesvilleTECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance
Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave., North YorkWilliamsburg (VA) Tuesday Night English Dance
Newport House Bed & Breakfast 710 South Henry Street, WilliamsburgAsheville Wednesday Evening English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., AshevilleRichmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico21st Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Berea, KY
Russel Acton Folk Center 212 W Jefferson St., BereaPortland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Ave, PortlandFriday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville21st Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Berea, KY
Russel Acton Folk Center 212 W Jefferson St., BereaRory Makem, traditional and contemporary Irish music, in Concert, presented by the Folk Music Society of New York
St. John's Lutheran Church 81 Christopher Street, New York CitySouthern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale 515 S Orchard Dr, CarbondaleCarolina English Country Dancers Saturday Dance
Second Presbyterian Church 105 River St., GreenvilleLawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Woodlawn Elementary School 508 Elm Street, LawrenceThird Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldWeek of Events
Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend, Minneapolis, MN
Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend, Minneapolis, MN
Welcome Spring Back To Minnesota! Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend! Join us and a fabulous line-up of talent with live music from Stringrays and Northern Aire, and dynamic callers Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! It’s a fun weekend featuring an active schedule and […]
Queer Contra Dance Camp
Queer Contra Dance Camp
Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community.
NexGen Contra Weekend
NexGen Contra Weekend
Three days of contra and techno contra with some waltzing and a flourishes and dips workshop! Calling by Katie Zanders & River Rainbowface Terminology: Larks & Robins and Positional Music by Starling & Pimento Mori Techno DJ: Talya Raitzyk Three meals provided throughout the weekend.
Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend
Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend
The Traditional American Dance and Music Society invites you to the 27th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend April 12-13-14, 2024 Featuring Drive Train Ed Howe (fiddle) Bennett Konesni (guitar), and Noah Fishman (bass, mandolin & bouzouki) with Gaye Fifer calling Join us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops.
21st Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Berea, KY
21st Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Berea, KY
Hands Four is one of the most popular and consistent contra dance weekends in the Ohio Valley with topnotch bands, callers and experienced instructors. Often a sold-out event, which is located in Old Town/Artisan Village in Berea, KY. For years, we have had the privilege of using the rustic log building Russel Acton Folk Center. […]
East Bay Waltz
East Bay Waltz
East Bay Waltz is a casual social dance featuring mostly waltz, with polka, swing, latin dances, and other partner dance thrown in to mix things up. There are classes on a variety of dance forms for intermediate dancers and a waltz class for beginners that starts at the very beginning. Then, there's DJ'd social dancing […]
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 […]
ECD Atlanta Regular Dance
ECD Atlanta Regular Dance
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways.... There is something for everyone! Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone […]
Dance, Sing, and Jump Around
Dance, Sing, and Jump Around
a family dance for all ages circle and line dances and singing games all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, […]
Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session 4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance Leader: TBA Live Music: TBA Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. We […]
Hayward CA Contra Dance
Hayward CA Contra Dance
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, […]
Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. Here's the schedule for Feb - May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) Feb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, […]
K of C Arlington Contra Dance!
K of C Arlington Contra Dance!
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. Not necessary to bring a partner or any experience necessary!! This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your […]
Gainesville Florida English Country Dance
Gainesville Florida English Country Dance
We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10.
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
What better way to start the week? Only $3! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
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 […]
Ann Arbor Tuesday English Country Dance
Ann Arbor Tuesday English Country Dance
We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance.
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.
Williamsburg (VA) Tuesday Night English Dance
Williamsburg (VA) Tuesday Night English Dance
Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!
Asheville Wednesday Evening English Country Dance
Asheville Wednesday Evening English Country Dance
English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language.
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 […]
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
Rochester, NY Thursday Night Contras
We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia
Weekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing $5 to $20 sliding scale Our role terms are Larks and Robins Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays.
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
Berkeley, CA Contra and English Dances
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to […]
TECDA Friday Evening Dance
TECDA Friday Evening Dance
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. email: info@tecda.ca
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 Sliding scale: $7 - $20.
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 - $25, pay what you can.
ContraATL Weekly Dance
ContraATL Weekly Dance
Atlanta's weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January.
Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous "Back Row Band." Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. Cost: $10 or barter equivalent See venue website for this month's […]
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Come dance to the music of Aubergine 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.
Friday Night Contra & Square Dance
Friday Night Contra & Square Dance
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking.
Rory Makem, traditional and contemporary Irish music, in Concert, presented by the Folk Music Society of New York
Rory Makem, traditional and contemporary Irish music, in Concert, presented by the Folk Music Society of New York
Rory Makem, son of legendary Irish folk traditionalist/revivalist Tommy Makem (of the Clancy Brothers), makes rare solo appearance for the Folk Music Society of New York, performing traditional and contemporary Irish music on vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin and bouzouki, April 19, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street, Manhattan. Advance tickets through Eventbrite or […]
York Region English Country Dancers
York Region English Country Dancers
English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don't need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible […]
Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
Our monthly dance is "Blue Zone" living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. $5 or pay what you can.
Carolina English Country Dancers Saturday Dance
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance
Lisa Harris-Frydman is calling to the music of The Campeau Creek Boys.
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time […]
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
Lancaster, PA Contra Dance
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count […]
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), 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. […]
Contra Dance in Carrollton, TX
Ottawa Contra Dance
Ottawa Contra Dance
Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September - June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale.
Montpelier Contra Dance
Montpelier Contra Dance
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 […]