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Palmetto 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, DallasCDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration Honoring Sharon Green
Albany Veterans' Memorial Building 1325 Portland Ave., AlbanyEnglish Country Dance Atlanta: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays
First Existential Congregation 470 Candler Park Dr, AtlantaAsheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., AshevilleGainesville 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, HenricoWhitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Fayette County Park 1268 Fayette County Park Rd, FayettevillePortland 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., NashvilleFirst Friday Mostly Waltz at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldWhitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Fayette County Park 1268 Fayette County Park Rd, FayettevilleCarolina English Country Dancers Saturday Dance
Second Presbyterian Church 105 River St., GreenvilleOld Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Macon County Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, FranklinHudson Valley Country Dancers – Port Ewen English Country Dance
Reformed Church of Port Ewen 160 Salem St, Port EwenFirst Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldMonthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak RidgeFirst Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St., PeterboroughWeek of Events
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.
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
The Whitewater Whirl returns for its 17th year in West Virginia’s New River Gorge area. Gaye Fifer and Janine Smith call to the tunes of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Luis de Leon (percussion/harmonica), Kate Sanders (keyboard)—and Brazenkeys, with Tadhg Ó Meachair (all-Ireland champion on accordion), Joanna Hyde (fiddle), and Eric Schedler (piano). New […]
Circle Left
Circle Left
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration Honoring Sharon Green
CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration Honoring Sharon Green
You are cordially invited to a special celebration honoring Sharon Green, our 2024 Lifetime Contribution Award recipient. During the event, there will be time to socialize. A few people will speak about Sharon’s impact on them and the larger dance community. CDSS will present the Lifetime Contribution Award. And then we dance! Space is limited at […]
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 […]
English Country Dance Atlanta: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays
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, […]
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.
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 […]
Salem’s First Thursday Contra Dance
Salem’s First Thursday Contra Dance
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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 […]
English Country Dance—Richmond, VT
English Country Dance—Richmond, VT
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) Caller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
First Friday Mostly Waltz at Guiding Star Grange
First Friday Mostly Waltz at Guiding Star Grange
Series hosted by Richard Wyatt. Live music of mostly waltzes with a variety of other couples dances mixed in. See venue website for this month's details and Covid policy.
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 […]
English Dance S.A.
English Dance S.A.
English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!
Carolina English Country Dancers Saturday Dance
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance of Macon County, NC
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm. Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too. Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend. Bring a […]
Hudson Valley Country Dancers – Port Ewen English Country Dance
Hudson Valley Country Dancers – Port Ewen English Country Dance
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 7 PM skills class for beginners Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15.
Goshen Community Contra Dance
Goshen Community Contra Dance
Contra Dance with live music and caller. The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6 Students: Non-members $5, Members $3 Children under 12: Free Family maximum cost: $18 No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. New dancers are always welcome and […]
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 […]
First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange
Wild 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.
Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Monthly American Folk Dance and Contra Series at Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
Join 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 […]
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.
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
First Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
The 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 […]
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 […]