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21st Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend, Berea, KY
Russel Acton Folk Center 212 W Jefferson St., BereaBrownsville English Country Dance
Brownsville Town Hall 22 Brownsville-Hartland Rd, West WindsorLas Vegas Contra Dance
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas 3616 E Lake Mead Blvd, Las VegasSacramento English Country Dance (Third Sunday)
Young Ladies' Institute 1400 27th St., SacramentoHouston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd Sunday English Country Dance
Dauntless Dance Studio 3221 Houston Ave, HoustonApril Brattleboro Bal Folk
Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road, GuilfordGainesville 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., AshevilleSecond/Fourth Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldRichmond VA Wednesday English Country Dance
Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, HenricoPalmetto Bug Stomp 2024!
C.E. Williams North Middle School 1776 William Kennerty Drive, CharlestonWhen In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
Sokol Athletic Center 7448 Greenville Ave, DallasPortland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall 8936 SW 17th Ave, PortlandFourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldPittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., PittsburghPalmetto Bug Stomp 2024!
C.E. Williams North Middle School 1776 William Kennerty Drive, CharlestonWhen In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
Sokol Athletic Center 7448 Greenville Ave, DallasNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvillePortland Country Dance Community 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
Fulton Park Hall (L'Etoile French Immersion School) 68 SW Miles St, PortlandSan Antonio Contra Dance
Our Lady of the Lake University's Multicultural Arts and Recreation Center 411 SW 24th St., San AntonioJonesborough, TN Contra—Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker with Charley Harvey calling
Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center 117 Boone St., JonesboroughSacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Coloma Community Center 4623 T St., SacramentoWashington Spring ECD Ball
Great Hall, Silver Spring Civic Building 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MarylandRichmond, VA Saturday Night Contra Dance
West End Ballroom 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, HenricoNorth Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Faith Presbyterian Church 5300 Whitesburg Dr., HuntsvilleWeek of Events
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 […]
Spring Dance Weekend
Spring Dance Weekend
Our Spring Dance Weekend features English Country Dance at its finest. Join us for the entire weekend of workshops led by our experienced dance instructors, Gaye Fifer and Olivia Barry. Magical live music all weekend provided by our two featured bands, nationally renowned musicians Rachel Bell, Susan Kevra, and Jacqueline Schwab along with local group, […]
Palmetto Bug Stomp 2024!
Palmetto Bug Stomp 2024!
Bug Stomp Is Back! Featuring Wild Asparagus and ContraForce! Calling by George Marshall and Seth Tepfer! New dance location: C.E. Williams North Middle School, 1776 William Kennerty Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 Registration is open! No fees on Eventbrite! Register here or you can buy a ticket at our Friday dances : ) $155 full dance […]
When In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
When In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
Contra Dance Weekend in Dallas, Texas, featuring Wendy Graham calling to the music of The Gaslight Tinkers.
Brownsville English Country Dance
Brownsville English Country Dance
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers* 1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements - Everyone welcome! 2:00 General Dance - Everyone welcome! Potluck snack table. Enjoy. General admission - $10 First Time Dancers - FREE Under 15 - FREE * These dancers […]
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Las Vegas Contra Dance
Contra dance in Las Vegas Nevada. Non-gender calling. Live Band: 112 and Then Some
Passover Contra Dance
Sacramento English Country Dance (Third Sunday)
Sacramento English Country Dance (Third Sunday)
English Country Dance at the Young Ladies' Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.
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 […]
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd Sunday English Country Dance
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society 3rd Sunday English Country Dance
HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming.
Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance
Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. […]
April Brattleboro Bal Folk
April Brattleboro Bal Folk
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Dance series run by Eloise & Co. For April 21, special guests: Music by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell Dance instruction by Lisa Tamres The April 21 dance is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society’s Gadd/Merrill fund. Please bring a […]
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 Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
Monday Night Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to […]
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.
Second/Fourth Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Second/Fourth Wednesday English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
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 […]
Le Bal Perdu: Dance Traditions from the Corners of France (online talk)
Le Bal Perdu: Dance Traditions from the Corners of France (online talk)
Circle dances and branles from centuries past; dances in lines and squares that trickled down to French villages from the contredanses of the Parisian court; 19th century couple dances with the radical idea that you can dance face to face with your partner… These traditions of music and dance were once a part of everyday […]
English Country Dance—Richmond, VT
English Country Dance—Richmond, VT
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) Caller: Barrett Grimm First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles […]
Flint Hills Contra Dance
Orlando Contra Dance
Orlando Contra Dance
We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, […]
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
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.
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.
Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Fourth Friday Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. "Experienced" means: You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to […]
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Pittsburgh Contra Dance (Masks Optional)
Come dance to the music of Devilish Mary with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month
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.
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
North Alabama Country Dance Society – NACDS Contra Dance
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side. You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are […]
Jax Contra Dance
Jax Contra Dance
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). $10 adult, $5 child.
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. Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30 pm dancing starts […]
San Antonio Contra Dance
San Antonio Contra Dance
Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers.
CDK Contra & Square Dance
CDK Contra & Square Dance
Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 4th Saturday Schedule: February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark June 22: Contra & Squares - ADVANCED Dance Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle […]
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker with Charley Harvey calling
Jonesborough, TN Contra—Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker with Charley Harvey calling
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You'll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm. Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at […]
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Sacramento (CA) Contra Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk […]
Northern Dutchess Contradance
Northern Dutchess Contradance
Come dance with us! We are bringing gender-neutral calling to BeckHook with Hudson Valley Community Dances! Open to dancers of any level of experience (including none), any age, with or without a partner. Dances are taught as they go, dress comfortably and enjoy the amazing music and community. Calling Larks and Robins, choose whichever suits […]
Washington Spring ECD Ball
Washington Spring ECD Ball
The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the […]
Richmond, VA Saturday Night Contra Dance
Richmond, VA Saturday Night Contra Dance
Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details.
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
North Alabama Country Dance Society – Contra Dance
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024. Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL. Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time. Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container. Members $10; non-members $15.
Mendocino English Country Dance
Mendocino English Country Dance
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers. Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!