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New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West, MarlboroughAsheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance
Harvest House Community Center 205 Kenilworth Rd., AshevilleEnglish Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, MinneapolisGainesville Florida English Country Dance
United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, GainesvilleThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, AshevilleMonday Evening English Country Dance in Baltimore
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Rd, BaltimoreBACDS Peninsula English Country Dance
All Saints Episcopal Church 555 Waverley St, Palo AltoWilliamsburg (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., AshevilleFolklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) English Country Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen EchoBaltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, BaltimoreCleveland Thursday English Country Dance
Forest Hill Church Presbyterian 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland HeightsMay Day Concert: Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy (from the UK)
Valley Folk at the First United Methodist Church 144 Cedar St, CorningFlying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court Street, BelfastPortland 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., NashvilleInternational Folkdance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, MinneapolisFirst Friday Mostly Waltz at Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, GreenfieldScissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club Northwest 50th Street, Oklahoma CityFiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Valley Folk at the First United Methodist Church 144 Cedar St, CorningBuena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Buena Vista Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Crossman Ave, Buena VistaHudson Valley Country Dancers – Port Ewen English Country Dance
Reformed Church of Port Ewen 160 Salem St, Port EwenFriends of Traditional Dance Contra
Masonic Temple Event Center West Oak Street, Fort CollinsScissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio and Event Center 6926 S Lewis Ave, TulsaSpring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe (Richmond, Virginia)
Historic Tuckahoe 12601 River Road, RichmondOak Ridge First Saturday Contra Dance
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 West Outer Drive, Oak RidgeFirst Saturday Contra Dance in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town House 1 Grove St., PeterboroughFirst 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 RidgeBruce Molsky Old-Time Concert at Valley Folk Music in Corning, NY
Valley Folk at the First United Methodist Church 144 Cedar St, CorningContra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, MinneapolisWeek of Events
English Country Dancing
English Country Dancing
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It's free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to […]
When in Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
When in Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend
Caller: Jeremy Korr Live Music: STEAM! Alice Boyle (fiddle, viola) David Firestine (mandolin, bouzouki) Robert Rosenberg (guitar, banjo) Claire Zucker (bodhran, concertina, flatfooting, vocals) Jeremy is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in Eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A dancer since childhood, he has been calling contras and […]
Trillium Twirl Dance Weekend
Trillium Twirl Dance Weekend
This residential dance camp has it all. The full registration fee covers everything: lodging Friday & Saturday nights, meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch, snacks, all dances and workshops. Headliners for Contra are caller Bob Isaacs with Toss the Possum providing music. Partial weekend options are available. English fans will enjoy Debbie Jackson as […]
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory […]
Jane Austen Ball
Jane Austen Ball
Join us for a special Jane Austen Ball, on the 250th anniversary of her birth. The Ball will be called by Beverly Francis, a longstanding leader from Country Dance New York. She has a particular fondness for country dance in the time of Jane Austen and has called many dances for the Jane Austen Society of […]
Puttin’ On The Dance 3: A Conference for Dance Organizers!
Puttin’ On The Dance 3: A Conference for Dance Organizers!
Puttin' On The Dance 3 is happening May 2-4 2025 in Belfast, Maine. This is following two other very successful POTD gatherings in Vermont and Ontario. POTD3 is all about providing dance organizers with resources and opportunities for learning, sharing, renewal, and fun! This will strengthen networks for sustaining dance organizers, who in turn sustain […]
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Join FOOTMAD for the 18th annual Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend in West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge area. Our bands are Supertrad, a regular on the dance weekend circuit, featuring Sam Bartlett (banjo), Eric Schedler (piano and accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar and foot percussion) and The Johns featuring Ruby John (fiddle), John Warstler […]
English Country Dancing
English Country Dancing
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It's free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to […]
English Country Dance
English Country Dance
Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!
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 […]
English Country Dance Atlanta
Louisville English Country Dance
Louisville English Country Dance
Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details.
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, […]
Contra Dance in St Louis
Contra Dance in St Louis
Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
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 […]
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
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 […]
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.
Ashland Country Dancers – English Country Dance
Ashland Country Dancers – English Country Dance
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.
Monday Night Dance
Monday Night Dance
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
Chicago Contra Dance
Chicago Contra Dance
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 […]
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
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 […]
Monday Night Contra & Square Dance
Monday Night Contra & Square Dance
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson […]
Knoxville Monday Night Contra
Knoxville Monday Night Contra
Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
Monday Contra Dance in Nelson, NH
What better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Monday Evening English Country Dance in Baltimore
Monday Evening English Country Dance in Baltimore
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.
Louisville Contra Dance
Louisville Contra Dance
Louisville, Kentucky's weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!
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.
English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. Pay $10 at the door, […]
BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance
BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. Members $15, Non-members $20
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.
Bloomington Contra Dance
Bloomington Contra Dance
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 […]
Richmond, VA English Country Dance
Richmond, VA English Country Dance
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 […]
Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) English Country Dance
Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) English Country Dance
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 […]
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall.
Gentle English (Swarthmore PA)
Gentle English (Swarthmore PA)
English Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop.
Indy English Country Dance
Indy English Country Dance
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. Recorded music may be used. Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church.
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 […]
Lake City Contra Dance
Lake City Contra Dance
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.
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 Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.
May Day Concert: Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy (from the UK)
May Day Concert: Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy (from the UK)
Martin Carthy – the "Pete Seeger of England" – and his daughter Eliza are giants of English folk music, both having been honored by the Queen with MBEs in recognition of their cultural contributions. As young performers, Norma Waterson (Eliza's now deceased mother) and Martin immersed themselves in their native traditional music. They fueled the […]
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 […]
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Flying Shoes First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! Schedule: 6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb […]
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
Orlando Contra Dance
Orlando Contra Dance
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check […]
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
Portland Country Dance Community Friday Night English Dance
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, 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.
International Folkdance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
International Folkdance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Every Friday Ed Stern Large Studio 7:30 - 8:30 pm Lesson 8:30-10:30 pm Request Dance - recorded music Cost: $12 General Admission | $9 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) […]
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.
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo, Maryland
Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm.
Kerr Fagan Van Eyken
Kerr Fagan Van Eyken
2025 sees the return to UK stages of a beloved combination of musicians – Kerr Fagan Van Eyken, who were seen regularly together some twenty years ago before going in different directions for a while. This delightful trio brings together the vocal and instrumental skills of three of the most respected musicians in British folk […]
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City
Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
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 […]
Baton Rouge Contra Dance
Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky at Valley Folk in Corning NY
Grammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” -No Depression Magazine, Molsky transports audiences to another time and place, with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for his work on the fiddle, He will give a fiddle workshop from 4:00 PM […]
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Buena Vista 1st Saturday Community Contra & Band Jam
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025 Band Jam starts at 5:30pm Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share. Come contra dance with us! Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm - all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD […]
Tucson Contra Dance
Tucson Contra Dance
Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details
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.
Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor.
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, OK
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
Wooster Contra Dance
Wooster Contra Dance
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It's aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o' Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students. Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. Sponsored by Valley College Grange. More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and […]
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]
Circle Left
Circle Left
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe (Richmond, Virginia)
Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe (Richmond, Virginia)
You are invited to step into a world of elegance at the Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe. Don your finest 18th- or 19th-century attire (or Sunday best) for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and revelry. This event will be held at the stunning 18th-century Manor House in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. Our evening […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be a flatfoot lesson, waltzes, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring food or support a local food truck! What: Asheville Community Square […]
Oak Ridge First Saturday Contra Dance
Oak Ridge First Saturday Contra Dance
Contra Dance hosted by Knoxville Contra Dance the first Saturday of every month. We dance to live music in the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. The dance begins at 7:30pm with a lesson beginning at 7:00. Everyone Welcome!
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 […]
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 […]
Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance
Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance
Monthly 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.
Contra Dance in Moab, UT
Contra Dance in Moab, UT
Contra Dance in Moab, UT with local community callers and live music by the Moab Community Dance Band. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts 8pm. At the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 111 E. 100 N., just off Main St.
Bruce Molsky Old-Time Concert at Valley Folk Music in Corning, NY
Bruce Molsky Old-Time Concert at Valley Folk Music in Corning, NY
More details about this and other concerts can always be found at Valley Folk News Grammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences to another time and place, with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for […]
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 […]
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
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: […]