---
events:
- name: Hayward Contra Dance
details: "We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group."
links:
- "https://sfbaycontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-06-22/"
start: "2025-06-22T16:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-22T19:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Hayward
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $15-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
details: "Every Sunday \nSmall Studio\n7:00 – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Sunday of the Month\nLive Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm \nCost:\nRecorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\n\n“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.\n\nYou can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience. English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"
links:
- "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-06-22/"
start: "2025-06-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MN
city: Minneapolis
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Barbara Rice
price: $4-$12
organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance in St Louis
details: Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
links:
- "https://www.childgrove.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-06-22/"
start: "2025-06-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MO
city: Webster Groves
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Childgrove Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Gainesville English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T18:10:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T20:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Gainesville
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Hoggetowne Fancy
price: $10
organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
details: "New Location, Times, & Admission \nThe Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801\n(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.) \n\nLesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm\nDance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm\n$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested\nCheck our Facebook page for caller and musician info\n\nThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. \nBeginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! \nSafe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. \nBring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."
links:
- "https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about"
- "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NC
city: Asheville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $0-$50
organisation: Meredith RosemanYager
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Knoxville Monday Night Contra
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: TN
city: Knoxville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: OH
city: Wyoming
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $2-$5
organisation: Cincinnati Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Contra Dance
details: "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links:
- "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Nelson
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: Monadnock Folklore Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Night Contra & Square Dance
details: "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 is at 6:30. \nWe usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. \nVaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."
links:
- "https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-06-23/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: IL
city: Chicago
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Chicago Barn Dance Company
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Louisville Contra Dance
details: "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!"
links:
- "https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1"
- "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KY
city: Louisville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
- Monday Night All Stars
callers:
- Michael Hamilton
price: $5-$10
organisation: Louisville Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Baltimore
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Ashland Country Dancers
details: "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."
links:
- "http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml"
- "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-23/"
start: "2025-06-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-23T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: OR
city: Ashland
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Tuesday English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://aactmad.org/english-country"
- "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-06-24/"
start: "2025-06-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MI
city: Ann Arbor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $8
organisation: AACTMAD
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Park Avenue Contra
details: Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website).
links:
- "https://parkavenuecontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/park-avenue-contra-swarthmore-pa-2/2025-06-24/"
start: "2025-06-24T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Swarthmore
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Live Wire
callers:
- Cristian Clothier
- Scott Higgs
price: $10-$15
organisation: Jenny Beer
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance
details: "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!"
links:
- "https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-06-24/"
start: "2025-06-24T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Williamsburg
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
organisation: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance Class
details: "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. \nPay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! \nPlan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."
links:
- "https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-06-24/"
start: "2025-06-24T19:15:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Pasadena
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: false
price: $10
organisation: Historical Tea & Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T18:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NC
city: Asheville
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Luanne Stiles
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange
details: "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.
\nCost: $10-$20, sliding scale. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
links:
- "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Greenfield
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10-$20
organisation: Graham Christian
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Bloomington Contra Dance
details: "Please see our home page for the latest information. \nEntrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. \nStriving 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. \nMembership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above. \nVolunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."
links:
- "https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: IN
city: Bloomington
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $3-$20
organisation: Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Richmond English Country Dance
details: "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 night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links:
- "https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar"
- "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $2
organisation: Colonial Dance Club of Richmond
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: FSGW English Country Dance
details: "In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. \nWith live music! \nYou 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. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00"
links:
- "https://fsgw.org/event-6187695"
- "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Glen Echo
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Melissa Running
price: $8-$17
organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
details: "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links:
- "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NJ
city: Princeton
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: San Francisco Contra Dance
details: "2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."
links:
- "https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-06-25/"
start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-25T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: San Francisco
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $6-$25
organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
details: "Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. \nCombination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."
links:
- "https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-06-26/"
start: "2025-06-26T13:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-26T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: OH
city: Cleveland Heights
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $3
organisation: Cleveland English Dance Community
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Lake City Contra Dance
details: "Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."
links:
- "https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-06-26/"
start: "2025-06-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$20
organisation: Lake City Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Rochester Thursday Night Contras
details: "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!"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-06-26/"
start: "2025-06-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: Rochester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$12
organisation: Country Dancers of Rochester
cancelled: true
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Thursday Contra Dance
details: "Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).\nMostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. \n\n7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing\nMasks are no longer required but are welcomed.\nOur sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.\nOur role terms are Larks and Robins."
links:
- "https://thursdaycontra.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-06-26/"
start: "2025-06-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Philadelphia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$20
organisation: PATMAD
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Berkeley English Dance
details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
links:
- "https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-06-26/"
start: "2025-06-26T19:15:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Berkeley
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $6-$25
organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Flint Hills Contra Dance
details: "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KS
city: Manhattan
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Queen City Contras
details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price and Grace Hendrickson-Jones) will play for us, with calling by Nicholas Smith. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. \nPlease bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-june-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-06-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Cojiro
callers:
- Nicholas Smith
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Milford Contra Dance
details: "The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with 100 or more in attendance. The dance is located in the Milford NH town hall, in the center of town. Entry is on either side of the building, but not the big front steps. \nUnder 10 free; students/seniors $5; adults $12"
links:
- "https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/milford-nh-contra-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Milford
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$12
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: ContraATL Weekly Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://contradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: GA
city: Decatur
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $7-$15
organisation: ContraATL
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo
details: "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links:
- "https://www.fridaynightdance.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Glen Echo
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: Friday Night Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange
details: "The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: \n\nYou know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching\nYou know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse\nYou assist your partner and neighbor to the next move\nYou execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others\nYou respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor\n\nAdmission: $12-20 \nPlease help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. \nQuestions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."
links:
- "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T23:15:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Greenfield
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Ice Cream Truckers
callers:
- Hannah Chambelain
price: $12-$20
organisation: Steve Zakon-Anderson
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Childgrove English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.childgrove.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MO
city: Webster Groves
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Childgrove Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance
details: "Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location. \n$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"
links:
- "https://phxtmd.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: AZ
city: Phoenix
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monrovia English Country Dance
details: "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 friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links:
- "https://monroviaecd.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Monrovia
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: Monrovia English Country Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Friday Night English Dance
details: "For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
links:
- "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6106"
- "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-06-27/"
start: "2025-06-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: OR
city: Portland
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Brooke Friendly
price: $7-$20
organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Country Dancers of Rochester Pride Dance
details: "This will be a whole day full of dancing, connections and celebrating Pride! Two contras, a twisted English country dance and a late-night fusion dance! \nThere will be snacks, a craft station, ways to learn more about Rochester Pride and local queer-owned and supported businesses, as much more! A portion of the proceeds from the dance will be donated to Trillium Health, a long-time local non-profit organization that has been a big support of the LGBTQIA+ community. \nAnd did we mention how lucky we are with the amazing musicians and callers we will have that day?! Music by Lake Effect, Matthew Sloboda, Chuck Abell, Cat Sloboda, Quicksilver, Catherine McCallen Sloboda, Alex Fortier and special guest Eileen Kalfass – with our evening dance being a MEGA band composed of everyone! What fun that will be! And we will have Sunny Lawrence and Carmen Giunta calling the dances throughout the day and are so excited to see what they will have in store for us. \nAll are welcome at this dance and we encourage beginners to attend, even if they have never danced before! There is gender-neutral dance calling. \nCome solo or with a friend, and please plan to wear your most colorful, creative outfits!"
links:
- "https://cdrochester.org/events/pride-day-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/country-dancers-of-rochester-pride-dance/"
start: "2025-06-28T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: Rochester
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Lake Effect
- Quicksilver
callers:
- Carmen Giunta
- Sunny Lawrence
price: $40
organisation: Country Dancers of Rochester
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Columbia Contra Dance
details: "The June 28th dance will offer two special features – a time of community fellowship around a potluck meal and a dance workshop to build your skills as a dancer with Columbia callers Dianne Palmer-Quay and Victor Gascon. \nThe evening will start with a potluck meal at 6:00 pm. Bring your own plates and eating utensils and a dish to share. Water and cups will be provided. The dance workshop will start once everyone has finished eating. \nThe remainder of the evening will focus on making you a more confident contra dancer through direct teaching and dancing practice. Both basic skills and more advanced figures will be covered. You will become more comfortable with foundational skills such as the swing, courtesy turn, and petronella, as well as practice less familiar figures such as mad robin, contra corners and box circulate. Twirls and flourishes and the contra waltz will also be discussed. Short dances to recorded music will allow you to practice the highlighted skill as it is taught. Larks and robins will be used as the role terms for the dancers. \nBoth new and experienced dancers are encouraged to attend. Every effort will be made to send you home from the evening feeling more confident in your ability to navigate the dance floor."
links:
- "https://www.contracola.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-center/"
start: "2025-06-28T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: SC
city: Columbia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Dianne Palmer-Quay
- Victor Gascon
price: $10
organisation: Columbia Traditional Music and Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Jax Contra Dance
details: "Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). \n$10 adult, $5 child."
links:
- "https://jaxcontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Jacksonville
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Lisa Lowell
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: CDK Contra & Square Dance
details: "Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm \nSuggested donation $5-$20"
links:
- "https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MI
city: Kalamazoo
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Syracuse Country Dancers ECD
details: English country dance every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
links:
- "https://syracusecountrydancers.org/upcoming-dances/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/syracuse-country-dancers-ecd/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: Manlius
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Syracuse Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Valley Contra Dance
details: "We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.\nDance instruction at 7:00 PM\nNo partner or experience needed!\nThe moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.\nParking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.\nPlease carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.\nSliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.\nSpecial Pricing for Double Dances"
links:
- "https://valleycontradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Bethlehem
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Valley Contra Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Mendocino English Country Dance
details: "Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers. \nFun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"
links:
- "https://www.mendoecd.org/events/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Caspar
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Take a Dance
price: $15
organisation: Mendocino English Country Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details: "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links:
- "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NJ
city: Princeton
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: NACDS Contra Dance
details: "Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.\nContra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.\nNewcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.\nCheck Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.\nWear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.\nMembers $10; non-members $15."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: AL
city: Huntsville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Scissortail Contra Dance
details: "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links:
- "https://scissortail.org/calendar/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: OK
city: Oklahoma City
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $15
organisation: Scissortail Traditional Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance
details: "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! \nThe admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."
links:
- "https://hatds.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: TX
city: Houston
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Houston Area Traditional Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
details: "Every Saturday\nLARGE STUDIO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 pm Lesson\n8:00 – 11:00 pm Dance\n \nCost:\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free \n“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)\nRecorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) \nWhat is Contra Dance?\nIn a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. \nThese dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall). Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. \nHow does Contra Dance Work?\n“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”\nby Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"
links:
- "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MN
city: Minneapolis
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Bob Walser Trio
callers:
- Amy Letson
price: $4-$15
organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Las Vegas Contra Dance
details: "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 6:30 pm."
links:
- "https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-5/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: NV
city: Las Vegas
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- 112 and Then Some
price: $10-$15
organisation: Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Sacramento Contra Dance
details: "Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. \nCost: $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 to the greeters at the door."
links:
- "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Sacramento
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$12
organisation: Sacramento Country Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSliding scale $6-$20. \nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
links:
- "https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-06-28/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: OR
city: Portland
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $6-$20
organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance Atlanta
details: "2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons \n$9, cash or check"
links:
- "https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-29T17:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: GA
city: Atlanta
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $9
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Louisville English Country Dance
details: Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details.
links:
- "https://www.louisvilleecd.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-29T17:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KY
city: Louisville
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: Louisville English Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 5th Sunday English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds"
- "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T14:45:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-29T17:20:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: TX
city: Houston
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Houston Area Traditional Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance
details: "The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. \nNote: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."
links:
- "https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T14:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-29T16:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Sebastopol
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: North Bay Country Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Hayward Contra Dance
details: "We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group."
links:
- "https://sfbaycontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T16:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-29T19:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Hayward
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $15-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance in St Louis
details: Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
links:
- "https://www.childgrove.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-29T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MO
city: Webster Groves
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Childgrove Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
details: "Every Sunday \nSmall Studio\n7:00 – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Sunday of the Month\nLive Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm \nCost:\nRecorded Music: $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\nLive Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free\n\n“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.\n\nYou can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience. English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"
links:
- "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-06-29/"
start: "2025-06-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MN
city: Minneapolis
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Daniel Beal
price: $4-$12
organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Gainesville English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T18:10:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T20:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Gainesville
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Hoggetowne Fancy
price: $10
organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
details: "New Location, Times, & Admission \nThe Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801\n(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.) \n\nLesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm\nDance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm\n$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested\nCheck our Facebook page for caller and musician info\n\nThe Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. \nBeginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! \nSafe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. \nBring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."
links:
- "https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about"
- "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NC
city: Asheville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $0-$50
organisation: Meredith RosemanYager
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Knoxville Monday Night Contra
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: TN
city: Knoxville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: OH
city: Wyoming
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $2-$5
organisation: Cincinnati Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Contra Dance
details: "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links:
- "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Nelson
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: Monadnock Folklore Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Night Contra & Square Dance
details: "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 is at 6:30. \nWe usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. \nVaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."
links:
- "https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-06-30/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-30T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: IL
city: Chicago
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- "Grand Ol' Aubrey"
callers:
- Christine Merryman
price: $5-$10
organisation: Chicago Barn Dance Company
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Louisville Contra Dance
details: "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!"
links:
- "https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1"
- "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KY
city: Louisville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Monday Night All Stars
price: $5-$10
organisation: Louisville Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Baltimore
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Ashland Country Dancers
details: "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."
links:
- "http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml"
- "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-30/"
start: "2025-06-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-30T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: OR
city: Ashland
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Indy Contra Dance
details: "We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. \nThere’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. \nWe provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. \nSliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."
links:
- "https://www.indycontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-07-01/"
start: "2025-07-01T18:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: IN
city: Indianapolis
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Indy Contra
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Tuesday English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://aactmad.org/english-country"
- "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-07-01/"
start: "2025-07-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MI
city: Ann Arbor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $8
organisation: AACTMAD
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance
details: "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!"
links:
- "https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-07-01/"
start: "2025-07-01T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Williamsburg
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
organisation: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "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."
links:
- "https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NC
city: Asheville
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: donation
organisation: Luanne Stiles
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Bloomington Contra Dance
details: "Please see our home page for the latest information. \nEntrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. \nStriving 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. \nMembership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above. \nVolunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."
links:
- "https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: IN
city: Bloomington
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $3-$20
organisation: Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Richmond English Country Dance
details: "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 night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links:
- "https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar"
- "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $2
organisation: Colonial Dance Club of Richmond
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
details: "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. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy."
links:
- "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Baltimore
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: FSGW English Country Dance
details: "In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall. \nWith live music! \nYou 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. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00"
links:
- "https://fsgw.org/event-6223649"
- "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Glen Echo
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Melissa Running
price: $8-$17
organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
details: "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links:
- "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-07-02/"
start: "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NJ
city: Princeton
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance
details: "Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. \nCombination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."
links:
- "https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-07-03/"
start: "2025-07-03T13:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-03T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: OH
city: Cleveland Heights
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
price: $2
organisation: Cleveland English Dance Community
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday Free Dance
details: "Elaine and Paul Everitt will teach reinlender variations. There are so many variations, you will never be bored! <br> <br>The music will be provided by an all-comers band. Bring your instrument and come downstairs at 7:30, to warm up, make up a set list, and run through the tunes. <br> <br>Admission is free for all musicians and dancers.<br><br><span><b> </b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-07-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-07-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: free
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<b>Harry Khamis</b> and <b>Pat Pi </b>will teach <b>Kalle P. vals</b>. This is a favorite Swedish pattern waltz among Scandinavian dancers. The same dance is called Margot's Valsen in Norway. In recent years, two additional parts have been added to the dance (it was decided that Kalle P. needed a family): Lotta (wife) and Tvillingarna (the twins). Harry and Pat will start with a careful review of Kalle P, then will add the two additional parts of the dance. See: <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRHNZHfhxk\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>NbRHNZHfhxk</a>. <br> <br>Music will be provided by the ever-popular<b> Hale Bill and the Bopps</b>. They are five of our favorite musicians whose musical rhythms and harmonies always drive the dancers to new heights. <br>In addition, visiting ex-Seattleite fiddler Ingrid and her husband will play a set. Come and join in!<br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-07-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-07-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Hale Bill & the Bopps
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Tallahassee Pop/Techno Contra Dance
details: "Join us Saturday, July 26 for a fun, one-of-a-kind contra dance featuring caller Drew Thomas and special lighting and pop/techno music mixing by DJ RXN. This dance is part of a double-header weekend featuring a traditional dance on July 25 and a pop/techno contra dance on July 26. \nSee tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for additional details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:30 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. \nAdmission: $10 payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"
links:
- "http://www.tallydancer.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-pop-techno-contra-dance/"
start: "2025-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Tallahassee
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Drew Thomas
price: $10
organisation: Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-08-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-08-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: false
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-08-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-08-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-20T21:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: false
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-08-27T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-27T21:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: false
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-09-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-09-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: ContraStock
links:
- "https://fsgw.org/contrastock"
start: "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Glen Echo
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Good Company
- The Gigmeisters
- Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Will Mentor
- Rick Mohr
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-09-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-09-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: FREE Beginner Scandinavian Couple Dancing
details: "The FREE class starts again on September 29. No experience needed. It is fun to turn as a couple, but you can come alone to class! If you have questions, please contact Lisa at lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-09-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-09-29T21:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: false
price: free
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-10-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-10-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-10-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-10-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Peterbough Fall Ball
links:
- "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-saturday-october-25-2025/"
start: "2025-10-18T12:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-10-18T23:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Peterborough
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Hands Across Contra
details: "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"
start: "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-11-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2025-11-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance
details: "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the\n2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music. The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance. There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-zesty-contra-dance-2025-11-08/"
start: "2025-11-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-11-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $12-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-11-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2025-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-12-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2025-12-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2025-12-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2025-12-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: "New Year's Eve Contra Dance"
links:
- "https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"
start: "2025-12-31T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-01-01T00:15:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Palo Alto
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows
callers:
- Susan Petrick
price: $25
organisation: Palo Alto Contra Dance
source: events/usa/palo_alto.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-01-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-01-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-01-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-01-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Hands Across Contra
details: "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra/"
start: "2026-01-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2026-01-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-02-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-02-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-02-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-02-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-03-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end: "2026-03-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-03-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-03-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-04-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-04-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-04-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-04-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-05-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-05-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-05-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-05-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Hands Across Contra
details: "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-11/"
start: "2026-05-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2026-05-29T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Skandia First Friday LIVE
details: "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-06-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-06-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE
details: "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links:
- "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
start: "2026-06-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end: "2026-06-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: WA
city: Lynnwood
styles:
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
- name: Hands Across Contra
details: "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-12/"
start: "2026-07-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2026-07-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Hands Across Contra
details: "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30. Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-13/"
start: "2026-10-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2026-10-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml