Country Dancers of Westchester will again present Ease & Elegance, their renowned style workshop, begun decades ago by Fried de Metz Herman. Fried's student Paul Ross will offer A Roll in the Hey on January 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Church in the Highlands, White Plains, NY. We'll start with an in-depth […]

English Country Dance at the Young Ladies' Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information.

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 […]

3rd Sunday of the Month Large Studio  2:30 - 5:00 pm Cost: Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free Instructor: Gerhardt Quast   Want to have fun on the dance floor?  Mostly Waltz invites and encourages anyone and […]

Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY

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.

Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!

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, […]

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. […]

1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the Month Ed Stern Large Studio 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lesson | 7:00 - 9:30 pm Dance  Live Music: $20 General | $17 Member | $8 Young Adult (18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 17-10) Recorded Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult (18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 17-10) “Pay What […]

Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. Becky Tracy, fiddle Rachel Bell, accordion Bandcamp Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We […]

Every Sunday Small Studio 7:00 - 9:00 pm 2nd Sunday of the Month Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 - 9:00 pm ​Cost: ​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free Live Music: $15 General Admission […]

Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.

Every Monday Ed Stern Large Studio | 9:30-10:30 AM Cost: $5 Note: NO CLASS on Monday, February 3 and Monday, March 31. Robin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people […]

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. 

Come and learn this super satisfying and intricate form of traditional dance! Clogs available to borrow or you can dance in any flat shoes with a hard sole (anything that makes a sound when you tap your foot). We will be starting with the super simple elements: can you take a step? Can you tap […]

The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park […]

New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm - 10:00pm […]

The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings.

Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. Everyone is welcome! $10 Adults / $5 Students

What better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.

Come and learn this super satisfying and intricate form of traditional dance! This level is open to anyone with previous experience of clog dance or other forms of percussive dance. You're welcome to try both classes if you're not sure which level is right for you. Clogs available to borrow or you can dance in […]

All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website.

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 […]

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.

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 optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing.

Caller: Bruce Hamilton Musicians: Elizabeth Ingber, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. Members $15, Non-members $20

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!

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.

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.

Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]

Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first […]

Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30.

Beau and Mickey Farmer and Mattie Rynkiewicz, contra artists with many combined years of calling, teaching and music experience, will guide attendees as they explore the history, music, language, and movement of contra dancing. Using both recorded and live music, participants will be taught and perform a half dozen or more different dances, beginning with […]

In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. With live music! You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. If you have […]

2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! Role names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins." Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 Check our website for details. $25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can.

Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.

Badass Women in Folk Song is a 6-week class that teaches a one-of-a-kind collection of ballads and songs about witches, warriors and triumphant women from Scotland, England and Appalachia. As we’re painfully aware right now, women, femmes, trans folks and so many others are dealing with a rise in sexism and discrimination. Badass Women in […]

Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.

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.

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!

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 […]

Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone! 

The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd. 

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

For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org Sliding scale: $7 - $20.

Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke's Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We're […]

Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. […]

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.

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 […]

Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.

Come dance to live music by AlleMonOhStringband with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  $15 suggested donation.

We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, […]

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.

Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). $10 adult, $5 child.

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 […]

What: A public and community shindig, do-si-do and kick step it over to the PCA for some time well spent with old friends and new. PCA's barn/contra dances are accompanied by live music! All are welcome, dancers or non. Experienced callers will talk everyone through a thoroughly enjoyable time. No fancy footwork needed to attend, […]

Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!

English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions.

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 […]

Contra & Square Dance - Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm Suggested donation $5-$20

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 […]

Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)

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!

HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted […]

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.

Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm  Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm  Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music:  […]