---
events:
- name: Alcester Contra
links:
- "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/578687945115957/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:45:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Alcester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber
callers:
- Sue Rosen
price: £4-£10
organisation: Alcester Contra
source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
details: "Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.\n\nCharlie Turner will be calling with music from Box of Frogs.\n\nWe are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.\n\nWe have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.\n\nBristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.\n\nSuggested prices available on the door:\nUnwaged £6\nWaged £10\nSupporters Ticket £15.\nThe new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.\n\nSo bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Charlie Turner
price: £6-£15
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Orlando Contra Dance
details: "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)! \nWe usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"
links:
- "https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Winter Park
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $15
organisation: Orlando Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Rivanna Contra Dance
details: "Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.\nSliding scale admission: recommend $20"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Crozet
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $20
organisation: Rivanna Contra Dance
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/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: GA
city: Decatur
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $7-$15
organisation: ContraATL
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Hot Springs Contradance
details: "Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! \nFind us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NC
city: Hot Springs
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Charley Harvey
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-2/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
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: Pittsburgh Contra Dance
details: "Come dance to live music by Senior Moment with caller Sue Gola. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. \n$15 suggested donation"
links:
- "https://pittsburghcontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-9/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Pittsburgh
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Senior Moment
callers:
- Sue Gola
price: $15
organisation: Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra at Guiding Star Grange
details: "Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nOther musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
links:
- "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:45:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Greenfield
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Elixir
price: $15-$30
organisation: Joe Blumenthal
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Friday Contra Dance
details: "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. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
links:
- "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
- "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: TN
city: Nashville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$25
organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance
details: "Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All Dances taught. No experience necessary. Always Live music. New England and Colorado style contra Dances This dance is 7 pm lesson dance from 7:30-10:30 pm in The Avalon ballroom."
links:
- "https://cfootmad.org/"
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-16/"
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-16/"
start: "2025-05-16T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Prairie Dog Picnic
callers:
- Sam Smith
price: $10-$15
organisation: Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance
source: events/usa/boulder.yaml
- name: Pop Music Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/2011772685975620/"
- "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"
start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end: "2025-05-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country: France
city: Paris
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Kyle Reeves
- Jen Werfelman
price: €5
organisation: Paris Contra Dance
source: events/france/paris_contra.yaml
- name: Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance
details: "Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. \n$5 or pay what you can."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T17:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: IL
city: Carbondale
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: South Florida Contradance
details: "Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life."
links:
- "https://southfloridacontradance.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Boca Raton
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details: "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. \nOur full calendar \nUseful Information:\n\nNewcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.\nWe no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.\nWe are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.\nOur dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.\nWe welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.\nWear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.\nWe are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!\n\n$15 adults/$5 students"
links:
- "https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NJ
city: Chatham
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$15
organisation: "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Blacksburg Contra Dance
details: "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links:
- "https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VA
city: Blacksburg
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$12
organisation: Blacksburg Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Lenox Contra Dance
details: "Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. \nAdmission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! \nDances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends. Details at LenoxContraDance.org."
links:
- "https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php"
- "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Lenox
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$15
organisation: Lenox Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 3rd Saturday Contra Dance
details: "Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. \nWe use gender neutral role terms at all dances. \nProud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. \nPayment is on a sliding scale."
links:
- "https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Philadelphia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$20
organisation: PATMAD
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra at Guiding Star Grange
details: "The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nSchedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. \nCost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. \nCalling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. \nThere is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. \nSee venue website for this month’s details. \nMasks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."
links:
- "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Greenfield
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Moving Violations
callers:
- Lisa Greenleaf
price: $8-$20
organisation: Van Kaynor
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance
details: "Louisville, Kentucky’s monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at the break."
links:
- "https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1"
- "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-third-saturday-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KY
city: Louisville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$15
organisation: Louisville Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Friends of Traditional Dance Contra
details: "Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday \nWe dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."
links:
- "https://fotd.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T18:15:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:00:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Fort Collins
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Friends of Traditional Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance
details: Monthly Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.nttds.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: TX
city: Carrollton
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)
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/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MN
city: Minneapolis
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Sugar on the Roof
callers:
- David Kirchner
price: $4-$15
organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Wasatch Contra Dance
details: "We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!\nBeginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm\nDance starts at 7:30 pm\nGeneral admission $10\nSliding Scale (financial hardship) $8\nYouth $5"
links:
- "https://wasatchcontras.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: UT
city: Salt Lake City
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Tucson Contra Dance
details: "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 our website for more details."
links:
- "https://tucsoncontradancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: AZ
city: Tucson
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc.
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance
details: "Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. \nFirst half hour is newcomer session. \nDetails about bands and callers can be found on our website."
links:
- "https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne"
- "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: MT
city: Missoula
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Missoula Folklore Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Monterey Contra Dance
details: "Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! \n\nFirst Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM\nThird Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.\n\nPrices: \n\n$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission\n$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;\n$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;\nFREE! for children 12 & under"
links:
- "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T18:40:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Monterey
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Forgery
callers:
- Kelsey Hartman
price: $5-$30
organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 3rd Saturdays Contra Dance
details: "Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! \nElks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."
links:
- "https://www.contradancenc.org/"
- "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T18:45:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Grass Valley
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: CDSS
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/2025-05-18/"
start: "2025-05-18T16:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-18T19:00:00-07:00"
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/2025-05-18/"
start: "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-18T21:30:00-05:00"
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: Las Vegas Contra Dance
details: "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 1:30 pm."
links:
- "https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-4/"
start: "2025-05-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-18T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: NV
city: Las Vegas
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- 112 and Then Some
callers:
- Ric Goldman
price: $10-$15
organisation: Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-05-19T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-05-19T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Contra Workshop
links:
- "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"
start: "2025-05-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end: "2025-05-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country: France
city: Paris
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: false
price: €5
organisation: Paris Contra Dance
source: events/france/paris_contra.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/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-19T22:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-19T21:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-19T22:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-19/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-19T21:30:00-05:00"
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/2025-05-19/"
start: "2025-05-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
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: Berkeley Contra 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://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-22/"
start: "2025-05-20T20:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Berkeley
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Cain Raisers
callers:
- Doe Taryn
price: $6-$25
organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
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/2025-05-21/"
start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
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: 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-2/2025-05-21/"
start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Baltimore
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 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/2025-05-21/"
start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NJ
city: Princeton
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: The Round club night
links:
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"
start: "2025-05-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- ecd
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2-£4
organisation: The Round
source: events/uk/the_round.yaml
- name: Grange Hall Contra Dance
details: "Sponsored by The Vineyard Preservation Trust \nCommunity & Public Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall as part of the fundraising campaign to restore/rejuvenate the historic Hall. No partner or need to know how!"
links:
- "https://vineyardtrust.org/events/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/grange-hall-contra-dance/"
start: "2025-05-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-22T20:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: West Tisbury
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Flying Elbows
callers:
- Don Heinold
price: donation
organisation: Vineyard Preservation Trust
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/2025-05-22/"
start: "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-22T22:00:00-04:00"
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://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-253/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-22/"
start: "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: Rochester
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Evan De Smitt
price: $12
organisation: Country Dancers of Rochester
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/2025-05-22/"
start: "2025-05-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Philadelphia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10-$20
organisation: PATMAD
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Dancing Bears Dance Camp
details: "The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus)."
links:
- "https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1"
- "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"
start_date: 2025-05-23
end_date: 2025-05-26
country: USA
state: AK
city: Wasilla
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings
- River Road
callers:
- Lindsey Dono
- Will Mentor
organisation: The Dancing Bears
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp
details: "Bands and Music Workshops: \n\nJeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) \nLarry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)\nLindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)\nmore local musicians announced soon\n\nCalling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby \nSinging Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha"
links:
- "http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2025-05-23
end_date: 2025-05-26
country: USA
state: NM
city: Socorro
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Gaye Fifer
price: $90-$185
organisation: FolkMADS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Chippenham Folk Festival
links:
- "https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"
start: "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Chippenham
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- e-ceilidh
- ceili
- irish-set
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- WillPower
- Hoik!
- Bruce Rosen
- Pair of Shears
- Double Dichotomy
- Sawney White Bird
- Momentum
- Bluejay
- Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson
- Crowdy-Kit
- Definitely Contraband
- Vic Smith & Friends
- Audrey Jaber
- Ali Messer
- Portmanteau
- Hinny & Joe Wass
callers:
- Sue Rosen
- Brooke Friendly
- Andrew Swaine
- Charlie Turner
- Bob Morgan
- Mark Elvins
- Emily Bidgood
- Bernie Culkin
- Rhi Davies
- Frances Oates
- Carol Monaghan
- Kevin Monaghan
- Geoff Cubitt
- John Stewart
- Susannah Diamond
organisation: Chippenham Folk Festival
source: events/uk/chippenham.yaml
- name: Folk College
details: "Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"
start: "2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Huntingdon
styles:
- contra
- s-ceilidh
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Midnight on the Water
callers:
- Bob Nicholson
price: $250-$300
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cambridge Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
start: "2025-05-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-23T22:15:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2
organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
- name: Camp Sturtevant
links:
- "https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"
start: "2025-05-23T13:45:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-26T17:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Arcadia
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Uncle Farmer
callers:
- Susan Petrick
price: $425
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Butterfly Whirl
details: Contra Dance weekend starring Stomp Rocket & Thunderwing with Jacqui Grennan & Seth Tepfer
links:
- "https://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/butterfly-whirl/"
start: "2025-05-23T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: GA
city: Decatur
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Stomp Rocket
- Thunderwing
callers:
- Jacqui Grennan
- Seth Tepfer
organisation: Dance Rhapsody
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/2025-05-23/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1063583835928638/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/672736038838756/"
start: "2025-05-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KS
city: Manhattan
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Steam!
callers:
- Lisa Harris-Frydman
price: $5-$10
organisation: Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Queen City Contras
details: "Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Gus LaCasse and Pepin Mittelhauser, with Alyssa Adkins calling. \nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Payment accepted by cash or check. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks optional but welcome."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-may-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-05-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Alyssa Adkins
price: $5-$12
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/2025-05-23/"
start: "2025-05-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-23/"
start: "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T22:30:00-04:00"
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-2/2025-05-23/"
start: "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
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: Pittsburgh Contra Dance
details: "Come dance to live music by Toppish with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. \n$15 suggested donation"
links:
- "https://pittsburghcontra.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-10/"
start: "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Pittsburgh
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Toppish
callers:
- Cindy Harris
price: $15
organisation: Pittsburgh Contra Dance
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/2025-05-23/"
start: "2025-05-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T23:15:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Greenfield
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Northwoods
callers:
- Lisa Greenleaf
price: $12-$20
organisation: Steve Zakon-Anderson
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Meet Me In St Louis
details: "Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! \nRegister online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org"
links:
- "https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis"
- "https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"
start: "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MO
city: Webster Groves
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Mound City Slickers
- Supertrad
callers:
- Emily Rush
price: $55-$110
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/2025-05-23/"
start: "2025-05-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
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: Columbia Contra Dance
details: "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. Give what you can. The suggested donation is $10 per dancer. If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent."
links:
- "https://www.contracola.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park/"
start: "2025-05-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: SC
city: Columbia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10
organisation: Columbia Traditional Music and Dance
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-2/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MI
city: Kalamazoo
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
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: "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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:00:00-05:00"
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-05:00"
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: MN
city: Minneapolis
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Flour City Doughboys
callers:
- Don Gatheridge
price: $4-$15
organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Palo Alto Contra Dance
links:
- "https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"
start: "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Palo Alto
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Magic Reelism
callers:
- Celia Ramsay
price: $20
organisation: Palo Alto Contra Dance
source: events/usa/palo_alto.yaml
- name: Anaheim Contra Dance
details: "Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. \nAlways live music! \nFamily-friendly, no partner required. \nEasy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.\n\nFree parking."
links:
- "https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html"
- "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Anaheim
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $12-$18
organisation: The Living Tradition
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance
details: "Contra dance at the MARC (111 E. 100 N.) in Moab, UT Saturday, May 24th, with music by the Moab Community Dance Band and calling by Sam Smith from Boulder, CO. $10 suggested donation. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts at 8pm."
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/693533506397823/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:30:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:00:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: UT
city: Moab
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Moab Community Dance Band
callers:
- Sam Smith
price: $10
organisation: Moab Community Dance Band
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
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/2025-05-24/"
start: "2025-05-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-07:00"
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: 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/2025-05-25/"
start: "2025-05-25T16:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-25T19:00:00-07:00"
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/2025-05-25/"
start: "2025-05-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-25T21:30:00-05:00"
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: 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/2025-05-26/"
start: "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-26/"
start: "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-26/"
start: "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-26T21:30:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-26/"
start: "2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Nelson
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5
organisation: Monadnock Folklore Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 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/2025-05-26/"
start: "2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
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: 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-2/2025-05-27/"
start: "2025-05-27T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Swarthmore
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Box & String
callers:
- Alex Burka
- Rick Mohr
price: $10-$15
organisation: Jenny Beer
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/2025-05-28/"
start: "2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
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: The Round club night
links:
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"
start: "2025-05-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- ecd
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2-£4
organisation: The Round
source: events/uk/the_round.yaml
- name: Chain Reaction
links:
- "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"
start: "2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: ME
city: Surry
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Drive Train
- Engine Room
callers:
- Alyssa Adkins
- Will Mentor
price: $80-$120
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: CFOOTMAD Family Contra Dance
details: "A contra dance for children of all ages. All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. There will be a short break with refreshments, half-way through the dance."
links:
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-family-contra-dance-2/"
start: "2025-05-30T17:30:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
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-9/"
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-30/"
- "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-30/"
start: "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end: "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00"
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
- name: Contrabridge
details: "Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey.\n\nContrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.\n\nRob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending. He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards. Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."
links:
- "https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/973681191602556/"
start: "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Contrasaurus
callers:
- Rob Humphrey
price: £7-£15
organisation: Contrabridge
source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
- name: Palo Alto Contra Dance
links:
- "https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"
start: "2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Palo Alto
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Little Big Band
callers:
- Jean Gorrindo
price: $20
organisation: Palo Alto Contra Dance
source: events/usa/palo_alto.yaml
- name: Afternoon of Dance
links:
- "https://friendsofenglishdance.org.uk/events/fed-afternoon-of-dance/"
start: "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-01T17:30:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Brooke Friendly
price: £13-£15
organisation: Friends of English dance
source: events/uk/egham.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: The Round club night
links:
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"
start: "2025-06-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- ecd
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2-£4
organisation: The Round
source: events/uk/the_round.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/"
start_date: 2025-06-06
end_date: 2025-06-07
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Potent Brew
callers:
- Seth Tepfer
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Gender-Free Dance Camp
links:
- "https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"
start_date: 2025-06-06
end_date: 2025-06-08
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Calico
- Northwoods
callers:
- Mary Wesley
- Chris Ricciotti
price: $150-$400
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Taste of Haven
links:
- "https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2025-06-06
end_date: 2025-06-08
country: USA
state: IN
city: Syracuse
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Dam Beavers
- Bobcat Opposum
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Dwayne Johnson
price: $90-$110
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Cambridge Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
start: "2025-06-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2
organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
- name: "Moulin d'Andé Weekend"
details: "A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. \nPrices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. \nTransportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. \nIf you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message."
links:
- "https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"
start_date: 2025-06-07
end_date: 2025-06-09
country: France
city: Val-de-Reuil
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Larry Unger & Karina Wilson
callers:
- Charlie Turner
- Jeremy Kuhn
organisation: Paris Contra Dance
source: events/france/paris_contra.yaml
- name: Dance Trance
details: "Dance Trance 2025 Contra Dance Weekend – June 6-8, 2025 – featuring Toss the Possum and callers Darlene Underwood and Terry Doyle. Come join us in June in Lexington, Kentucky in the beautiful bluegrass region. The weekend offers contra dances, English country dance, flatfooting, blues dance, musicians’ jam, and more!"
links:
- "https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance/"
start: "2025-06-06T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: KY
city: Lexington
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Toss the Possum
callers:
- Darlene Underwood
- Terry Doyle
price: $50-$105
organisation: Lexington Traditional Dance Association
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Edinburgh Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1275784600319353/"
start: "2025-06-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end: "2025-06-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Edinburgh
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Hoik
callers:
- Heather McAslan
price: £10-£20
organisation: Edinburgh Contra Dance
source: events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-06-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-06-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Linda Game Band
callers:
- Ivan Aitken
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: The Round club night
links:
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"
start: "2025-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- ecd
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2-£4
organisation: The Round
source: events/uk/the_round.yaml
- name: Summer Soiree
links:
- "https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"
start_date: 2025-06-13
end_date: 2025-06-15
country: USA
state: NC
city: Asheville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Mean Lids
- Kingfisher
callers:
- Steve Zakon-Anderson
- Adina Gordon
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Flamingo Fling
details: Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!
links:
- "https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"
start_date: 2025-06-13
end_date: 2025-06-15
country: USA
state: OK
city: Oklahoma City
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- River Road
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
price: $150
organisation: Scissortail Traditional Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-06-13T17:30:00+02:00"
end: "2025-06-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: Alcester Contra
links:
- "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/441843112110419/"
start: "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Alcester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Larry Unger & Elke Baker
callers:
- Mark Elvins
price: £4-£10
organisation: Alcester Contra
source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1993827621106842/"
start: "2025-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Larry Unger & Elke Baker
callers:
- Charlie Turner
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: "Dance, Music & Spice"
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"
start: "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MI
city: Lexington
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
callers:
- Lindsey Dono
- Susan Kevra
price: $850-$1500
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Palo Alto Contra Dance
links:
- "https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"
start: "2025-06-14T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: Palo Alto
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $20
organisation: Palo Alto Contra Dance
source: events/usa/palo_alto.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-06-16T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-06-16T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: The Round club night
links:
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"
- "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"
start: "2025-06-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- ecd
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2-£4
organisation: The Round
source: events/uk/the_round.yaml
- name: Lichfield Folk Festival
links:
- "https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"
start: "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Lichfield
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- 3D
- Jovial Crew
- Larry Unger & Elke Baker
- Warleggan Village Band
- WillPower
callers:
- Amy Burton
- Gene Murrow
- Geoff Cubitt
- Georgia Delve
- Hilary Herbert
- Lynne Render
- Mark Burton
- Maureen Knight
price: £100
organisation: Lichfield Folk Festival
source: events/uk/lichfield.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
details: "Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.\n\nLouise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks.\n\nWe are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.\n\nWe have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.\n\nBristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.\n\nSuggested prices available on the door:\nUnwaged £6\nWaged £10\nSupporters Ticket £15.\nThe new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.\n\nSo bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"
start: "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Fiddlechicks
callers:
- Louise Siddons
price: £6-£15
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Cambridge Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
start: "2025-06-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-20T22:15:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2
organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
- name: Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
details: "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
links:
- "https://acadiatradfestival.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"
start: "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: ME
city: Bar Harbor
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Lady of the Lake June Week
details: "On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond. There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. \nA unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops. Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. \nStaff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free). Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping. And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850. Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available."
links:
- "http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"
start: "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: ID
city: Harrison
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Dam Beavers
- Fiddle Hellions
- Root System
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Lindsey Dono
- Luke Donforth
price: $750-$1050
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: 74th National Square Dance Convention
details: "At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. This year’s convention is in Shreveport, LA June 25-28, 2025. \nThe Contra Hall will feature hours of contra dancing, special workshops, and evenings with live music. As of May 1, 2025, the rates for the entire convention will be $85 per adult, $42.50 for youth. Contra schedule will be posted on the Contralab Facebook page."
links:
- "https://www.74nsdc.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-hall-at-the-74th-national-square-dance-convention/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0SwUKGDAEvaTpJ6u4sRcYDc3yFFS7ZCiWBTfqgJgrcwGuTewCHHPD8sVGTJvt45Yal&id=61571314815350"
start_date: 2025-06-24
end_date: 2025-06-28
country: USA
state: LA
city: Shreveport
styles:
- contra
- ecd
- scd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $42.50-$85
organisation: Contralab
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: July Fourth
links:
- "https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"
start_date: 2025-06-26
end_date: 2025-06-30
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
- ecd
- irish-set
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Mary Wesley
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Contrabridge
details: "Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Louise Siddons.\n\nTwo of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?\n\nLouise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021, she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free, positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh."
links:
- "https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-06/"
start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Louise Siddons
price: £7-£15
organisation: Contrabridge
source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
- name: AmWeek
links:
- "https://amweek.camp/"
start_date: 2025-06-29
end_date: 2025-07-04
country: USA
state: CA
city: Ben Lomond
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Lissa & Friends
- The Syncopaths
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
- Jacqui Grennan
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Cumberland Dance Week
links:
- "https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"
start_date: 2025-06-29
end_date: 2025-07-04
country: USA
state: TN
city: Pleasantville
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Cosmic Otters
callers:
- Wendy Graham
- Seth Tepfer
price: $675-$1075
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra
links:
- "https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"
start_date: 2025-06-30
end_date: 2025-07-04
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
- ecd
- scd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Frost and Fire
callers:
- Anna Rain
- Ben Sachs-Hamilton
- Kat Dutton
price: $345-$467
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Roanoke Railroader
links:
- "http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"
start_date: 2025-07-03
end_date: 2025-07-06
country: USA
state: VA
city: Salem
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Toss the Possum
- The Latter Day Lizards
- Rushfest
callers:
- Will Mentor
- Gaye Fifer
price: $95-$160
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck + 4th of July celebration
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-07-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end: "2025-07-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: Stegastomp
links:
- "https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1697234160875967/"
start: "2025-07-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Harbury
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Contrasaurus
callers:
- Charlotte Rich-Griffin
- Louise Siddons
price: £50-£65
organisation: Contrasaurus
source: events/uk/harbury.yaml
- name: Cambridge Contra Dance
links:
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/"
- "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"
start: "2025-07-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £2
organisation: Cambridge Contra Dance
source: events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/"
start: "2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-06T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Kingfisher
- Crossover
callers:
- Luke Donforth
- Bob Isaacs
price: $15-$30
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Lancaster Contra
details: "Behind the mic: TBC\nMusicians: TBC"
links:
- "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"
start: "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Lancaster
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £10-£15
organisation: Lancaster Contra
source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-07-07T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-07-07T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Social Country Dance Week
links:
- "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"
start: "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Halsway
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- "Ali, Jane & Meg"
callers:
- Mark Elvins
price: £255-£460
organisation: Halsway Manor
source: events/uk/halsway.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1631837837471114/"
start: "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- WillPower
callers:
- Louise Siddons
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-07-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-07-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Barrie Bullimore
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: Ashokan Northern Week
links:
- "https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"
start: "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: Olivebridge
styles:
- contra
- scandi
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Lighthouse
callers:
- Will Mentor
- Susan Kevra
- John Krumm
price: $585-$1035
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Mixed Dance - English & American
details: "Woodborough Village Hall, NG14 6DX"
links:
- "https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"
start: "2025-07-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Nottingham
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Shane & Julia Day
callers:
- Steve Moore
price: £12
organisation: Nottingham Folk Dance Group
source: events/uk/nfdg.yaml
- name: American Dance & Music Week
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"
start: "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Stringrays
- Jet Bridge
callers:
- Janine Smith
- Michael Karcher
- Lisa Greenleaf
price: $850-$1500
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-07-21T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-07-21T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Warwick Folk Festival
links:
- "https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"
start: "2025-07-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-07-27T23:55:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Warwick
styles:
- e-ceilidh
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £147-£155
organisation: Warwick Folk Festival
source: events/uk/warwick.yaml
- name: Southern Aire
links:
- "https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"
start_date: 2025-07-25
end_date: 2025-07-27
country: USA
state: TN
city: Mountain City
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Bob Isaacs
- Terry Doyle
- Sue Gola
- Kenny Greer
- Amanda Setili
- Rob Setili
- Stephanie Marie
- Elijah Jaime
- Katie Zanders
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
details: A Three Day Community of Folk Music and Dance in the Litchfield Hills of CT.
links:
- "http://falconridgefolk.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/falcon-ridge-folk-festival/"
start: "2025-07-25T09:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-07-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: CT
city: Goshen
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Gaslight Tinkers
organisation: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Harmony of Song & Dance
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"
start_date: 2025-07-26
end_date: 2025-08-02
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Adina Gordon
price: $850-$1500
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Lark Camp
details: "Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California \nFamily Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping \nFull Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa"
links:
- "https://www.larkcamp.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"
start_date: 2025-08-01
end_date: 2025-08-09
country: USA
state: CA
city: Fort Bragg
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Lark Traditional Arts
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Sidmouth Folk Festival
links:
- "https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"
start_date: 2025-08-01
end_date: 2025-08-08
country: UK
city: Sidmouth
styles:
- e-ceilidh
- contra
- ecd
- scd
- balfolk
- scandi
- irish-set
- ceili
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber
- Box of Frogs
- Confluence
- Contrasaurus
- Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman
- Oscina
- WillPower
callers:
- Brian Stanton
- Carol Monaghan
- Kevin Monaghan
- Louise Siddons
- Rachel Shapiro-Wallace
- Rhodri Davies
price: £320-£495
organisation: Sidmouth Folk Festival
source: events/uk/sidmouth.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-08-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end: "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-08-04T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-08-04T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Broadstairs Folk Week
links:
- "https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"
start_date: 2025-08-08
end_date: 2025-08-15
country: UK
city: Broadstairs
styles:
- e-ceilidh
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: £176-£357
organisation: Broadstairs Folk Week
source: events/uk/broadstairs.yaml
- name: Family Week
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"
start_date: 2025-08-11
end_date: 2025-08-17
country: USA
state: ME
city: Poland
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $850-$1500
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Cascade of Music & Dance
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"
start: "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MD
city: Cascade
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $750-$1400
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Mentone
links:
- "http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"
start_date: 2025-08-15
end_date: 2025-08-17
country: USA
state: AL
city: Mentone
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Turnip the Beet
- The Yellow Dandies
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
- Chet Gray
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Good Life Gallop
links:
- "https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"
start: "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: NE
city: Omaha
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $30-$75
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Balance the Bay
details: "Hot dancing in the cool summer ocean breeze! Featuring The Latter Day Lizards and River Road, with gender-neutral calling by Will Mentor and Alex Deis-Lauby. Registration opens May 11. \nFor more information, email balancethebay@gmail.com."
links:
- "https://bacds.org/camps/btb2025/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco/"
start: "2025-08-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-08-17T18:30:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CA
city: San Francisco
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- River Road
- The Latter Day Lizards
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Will Mentor
organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Whitby Folk Week
links:
- "https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"
start: "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Whitby
styles:
- e-ceilidh
- contra
- ecd
- irish-set
workshop: true
social: true
price: £280-£360
organisation: Whitby Folk Week
source: events/uk/whitby.yaml
- name: "Campers' Week"
links:
- "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"
start: "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $750-$1400
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-08-18T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-08-18T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Sugar Hill Dance Weekend
links:
- "http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"
start_date: 2025-08-22
end_date: 2025-08-24
country: USA
state: IN
city: Bloomington
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Shrewsbury Folk Festival
links:
- "https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"
start: "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Shrewsbury
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Demon Barbers
- Emily & The Simons
- Frog on a Bike
- GloryStrokes
- Hoik
- Lasair
- Naragonia Quartet
- National Youth Folk Ensemble
- Oysterband
- PolkaWorks
- Queer Folk
- Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore
price: £199.24-£246.85
organisation: Shrewsbury Folk Festival
source: events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml
- name: TradMaD
links:
- "http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"
start_date: 2025-08-23
end_date: 2025-08-29
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend
links:
- "https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"
start_date: 2025-08-29
end_date: 2025-09-02
country: USA
state: MA
city: Plymouth
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Dance Camp North
details: "The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr \nDance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers. It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year. There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. \nExcellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility."
links:
- "https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"
start_date: 2025-08-29
end_date: 2025-09-01
country: USA
state: AK
city: Fairbanks
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Dam Beavers
callers:
- Jeremy Korr
organisation: Contra Borealis Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-with-howe-company/"
start: "2025-08-29T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-08-31T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Howe And Company
callers:
- Kenny Greer
price: $15-$30
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Rocky Mountain Rendezvous
links:
- "https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"
start: "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00"
end: "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Boulder
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Stove Dragon
- Spintuition
callers:
- Will Mentor
- Alex Deis-Lauby
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-09-01T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-09-01T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Bear Hug Dance Camp
links:
- "https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"
start_date: 2025-09-05
end_date: 2025-09-07
country: USA
state: MT
city: Rollins
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
- Banna Damhsa
callers:
- Michael Karcher
- Emily Faulkner
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bear Hug Contra Dance Weekend
details: "Get ready to contra dance, sing, swim, canoe, and play music at the 2025 Bear Hug Mountain Festival weekend on the shores of Montana’s Flathead Lake! The bands, Countercurrent and Banna Damhsa, will be providing music to the calling of Michael Karcher and Emily Faulkner. \nSingles, couples, families, and all ages are welcome! Entertainment, meals, and lodging (shared cabins, or tent and RV camping) are included. Registration fees are on a sliding scale from $250-$305, all-inclusive for the weekend. We also offer a Student rate."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/bear-hug-contra-dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2025-09-05
end_date: 2025-09-07
country: USA
state: MT
city: Rollins
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Banna Damhsa
- Countercurrent
callers:
- Emily Faulkner
- Michael Karcher
price: $250-$305
organisation: Missoula Folklore Society
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-09-05T17:30:00+02:00"
end: "2025-09-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.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: Echo Summit
links:
- "https://sactocds.wordpress.com/special-events/echo-summit-dance-camp-2025"
start_date: 2025-09-12
end_date: 2025-09-14
country: USA
state: CA
city: Sacremento
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
- Thunderwing
callers:
- Lindsey Dono
- Michael Karcher
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Cleveland Butterfly Twirl
details: "An exciting weekend dance, in Cleveland, with two wonderful bands: George Paul and Playing with Fire, & Tom Cunningham and Hot Coffee Breakdown. Two wonderful callers: Gaye Fifer and Darlene Underwood. Sound by Hanno. We’d love you and your friends to join us for a dance weekend of smiling faces, joyous laughter, wonderful music, hands four, friendship and community."
links:
- "https://www.clevelandbutterflytwirl.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-butterfly-twirl/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1279189076745356/"
start_date: 2025-09-12
end_date: 2025-09-14
country: USA
state: OH
city: Chagrin Falls
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Hot Coffee Breakdown
- Playing with Fyre
callers:
- Carol Kopp
- Darlene Underwood
- Gaye Fifer
- Michael Hamilton
price: $130
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Alcester Contra
links:
- "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950151225396356/"
start: "2025-09-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-09-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Alcester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- "Dave, Fran & Phil"
callers:
- Liam Binley
price: £4-£10
organisation: Alcester Contra
source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
start: "2025-09-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-09-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- King Kontra String Band
callers:
- Geoff Cubitt
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-09-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-09-14T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Geoff Cubitt
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-09-15T19:15:00+10:00"
end: "2025-09-15T21:30:00+10:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Feet Retreat
links:
- "https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"
start_date: 2025-09-19
end_date: 2025-09-21
country: USA
state: NC
city: Ellerbe
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Supertrad
- River Road
callers:
- Will Mentor
- Cis Hinkle
- Emily Rush
- Gaye Fifer
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend
links:
- "http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"
start_date: 2025-09-19
end_date: 2025-09-21
country: USA
state: WI
city: Dodgeville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Lift Ticket
callers:
- Lisa Greenleaf
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Wasatch Wiggle
links:
- "https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"
start_date: 2025-09-19
end_date: 2025-09-21
country: USA
state: UT
city: Salt Lake City
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Chehalis Contra Dance Camp
details: "Join us at Hatzic Lake for the Chehalis contra dance camp. We feed you and give you a bed; all you have to do is dance, play music, and visit with friends. This year we have callers Jeremy Korr and Koren Wake; and bands Joyride and The Free Raisins."
links:
- "https://chehalisdancecamp.com/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"
start: "2025-09-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end: "2025-09-21T15:00:00-07:00"
country: Canada
state: BC
city: Vancouver
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Joyride
- The Free Raisins
callers:
- Jeremy Korr
- Koren Wake
price: $300-$450
organisation: Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cascade Contras
links:
- "https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras-on-the-river/"
start_date: 2025-09-26
end_date: 2025-09-28
country: USA
state: OR
city: Springfield
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Anadama
- Countercurrent
callers:
- Isaac Banner
- Adina Gordon
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Adirondack Dance Weekend
details: "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
links:
- "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2025-09-26
end_date: 2025-09-28
country: USA
state: NY
city: Silver Bay
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- River Road
- Lighthouse
- Eloise & Co.
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Will Mentor
organisation: DanceFlurry
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2025-09-26
end_date: 2025-09-26
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Sytchampton Saturday dance
links:
- "https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"
start: "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Sytchampton
styles:
- ecd
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Falconers
callers:
- Rhodri Davies
price: £8
organisation: Sytchampton Folk Dance Club
source: events/uk/sytchampton.yaml
- name: Contrabridge
details: "Join us for our contra dance with Bearded Dragons with calling from Sarah Trop.\n\nFrom fire and darkness rise the mighty Bearded Dragons. Blending traditional and electronic styles, they are pioneers of Techno Contra, Techno Playford, and Electro Folk in general, at the very cutting edge of folk dance music. They are fiddle playing behemoth Benjamin Rowe (also found rampaging in Contrasaurus); and bellows, keys and synths monster Vic Smith (known also in Double Dichotomy and Ceilidh Experiment). Using both traditional instruments and sounds, with live hardware synthesisers, Bearded Dragons weave a musical experience that is entirely unique.\n\nSarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease."
links:
- "https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-09/"
start: "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Bearded Dragons
callers:
- Sarah Trop
price: £7-£15
organisation: Contrabridge
source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
- name: Leeds Contra
links:
- "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
start: "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Leeds
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Contrary Faeries
callers:
- Charlie Turner
price: £12
organisation: Leeds Contra
source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
- name: Moondance Dance Weekend
links:
- "https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"
start_date: 2025-10-03
end_date: 2025-10-05
country: USA
state: SC
city: Pickens
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Lagomorph Quartet
- Good & Plenty
callers:
- Bob Isaacs
- Diane Silver
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Lady of the Lake Fall Camp
links:
- "http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"
start_date: 2025-10-03
end_date: 2025-10-05
country: USA
state: ID
city: Harrison
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Stringrays
- Dog Paw
callers:
- Susan Petrick
- William Watson
price: $235-$395
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-10-03T17:30:00+02:00"
end: "2025-10-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/event/alexandra-deis-lauby-and-free-raisins/"
start: "2025-10-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Free Raisins
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
price: $15-$30
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-10-06T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-10-06T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Autumn Contra Dance Week
links:
- "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/"
start: "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Halsway
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
price: £255-£460
organisation: Halsway Manor
source: events/uk/halsway.yaml
- name: John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend
links:
- "https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"
start_date: 2025-10-09
end_date: 2025-10-12
country: USA
state: NC
city: Brasstown
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Supertrad
callers:
- Wendy Graham
- Carol Sersland
price: $235
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Harvest Moon
links:
- "https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"
start_date: 2025-10-10
end_date: 2025-10-12
country: USA
state: CA
city: Santa Barbara
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Gaslight Tinkers
- Topspin
callers:
- Rick Mohr
- Anna Rain
price: $95-$195
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Mountain Madness
links:
- "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net"
start_date: 2025-10-10
end_date: 2025-10-12
country: USA
state: TN
city: Jonesborough
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Alcester Contra
links:
- "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/553957054174543/"
start: "2025-10-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Alcester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Vertical Expression
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
price: £4-£10
organisation: Alcester Contra
source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
start: "2025-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Linda Game Band
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-10-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-10-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Linda Game Band
callers:
- Cis Hinkle
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2025-10-17
end_date: 2025-10-17
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend
details: "Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by \n\nThe Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)\nTopspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon)\n\nwith calling by \n\nGaye Fifer and\n\nWill Mentor\n\nWatch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. \n$120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need."
links:
- "https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"
start: "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: PA
city: Pittsburgh
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Dam Beavers
- Topspin
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Will Mentor
price: $75-$140
organisation: Pittsburgh Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Harrogate Contra
links:
- "http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"
start: "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Harrogate
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Linda & Philip
callers:
- Louise Siddons
price: £6-£10
organisation: Harrogate Contra
source: events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml
- name: ruffContra
links:
- "https://ruffceilidhs.org/"
start: "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cardiff
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- WillPower
callers:
- Mic Spenceley
price: £5-£12
organisation: ruffCeilidhs
source: events/uk/cardiff.yaml
- name: Contrabridge
details: "Join us for our contra dance with Definitely Contraband with calling from Jack Kanutin.\n\nStorming onto the festival scene in 2024, Definitely Contraband supply addictive dance music through the fiery fiddling force of Martin Clarke and Nicky McConkey, laced with heady beats from Ben Filmer-Sankey on guitar and banjo, and Tom Evans on bass. Their high-energy dance grooves and boundless enthusiasm make for an intoxicating evening!\n\nJack has grown up dancing at folk festivals and started calling whilst at Bristol University. With over five years of calling ceilidh and contra dances under his belt, he brings energy, clarity, and a deep love for traditional dance to every event."
links:
- "https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-10/"
start: "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Definitely Contraband
callers:
- Jack Kanutin
price: £7-£15
organisation: Contrabridge
source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-10-20T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-10-20T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Music City Masquerade
links:
- "http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"
start_date: 2025-10-24
end_date: 2025-10-26
country: USA
state: TN
city: Nashville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Engine Room
callers:
- Darlene Underwood
price: $65-$165
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Contra NYC
links:
- "https://www.contradance.nyc/"
start: "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NY
city: New York
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Red Case Band
- Kingfisher
- Some Assembly Required
callers:
- Will Mentor
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.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: "2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-10-25T23:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: NH
city: Peterborough
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/"
start_date: 2025-10-31
end_date: 2025-11-01
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Playing with Fyre
callers:
- Terry Doyle
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Foggy Moon Dance Weekend
links:
- "http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"
start_date: 2025-10-31
end_date: 2025-11-02
country: USA
state: CA
city: Monterey
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Countercurrent
- Stringrays
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Lisa Greenleaf
organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck + Halloween celebration
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-10-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-10-31T21:30:00+01:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: Hey Fever
links:
- "http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"
start: "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country: Canada
state: Ontario
city: Ottawa
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Good Company
- River Road
callers:
- Mary Wesley
- Will Mentor
organisation: Ottawa Contra Dance
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: Lancaster Contra
details: "Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies\nMusicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"
links:
- "http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"
start: "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Lancaster
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- "Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"
callers:
- Rhodri Davies
price: £10-£15
organisation: Lancaster Contra
source: events/uk/lancaster.yaml
- name: Leeds Contra
links:
- "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
start: "2025-11-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Leeds
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Louise Siddons
price: £12
organisation: Leeds Contra
source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-11-03T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-11-03T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Atlanta Dance Weekend
links:
- "https://adw.contradance.org/"
start_date: 2025-11-07
end_date: 2025-11-09
country: USA
state: GA
city: Atlanta
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- River Road
- The Dam Beavers
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Cis Hinkle
organisation: ContraATL
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: "Atlanta Dance Weekend: Contra Fantasia"
details: "Calling all Dancing Pirates, Magicians, Mermaids, Vampires, Elves, Ogres, Fairy Princesses, and Sorcerer’s Apprentices… Step into a world of rhythm and revelry November 7–9, 2025 starring the Dam Beavers and River Road, with Alex Deis Lauby and Cis Hinkle. Fanciful costumes on Saturday night encouraged; joy all weekend guaranteed!"
links:
- "https://adw.contradance.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/atlanta-dance-weekend-2025-contra-fantasia/"
start_date: 2025-11-07
end_date: 2025-11-09
country: USA
state: GA
city: Atlanta
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- River Road
- The Dam Beavers
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Cis Hinkle
organisation: ContraATL
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Head for the Hills
details: "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links:
- "http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth"
- "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"
start_date: 2025-11-07
end_date: 2025-11-09
country: USA
state: PA
city: Kunkletown
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $140-$240
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Alcester Contra
links:
- "https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/972124688266966/"
start: "2025-11-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-07T22:45:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Alcester
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Geoff Cubitt
price: £4-£10
organisation: Alcester Contra
source: events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml
- name: Dance in the Desert
details: "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson."
links:
- "https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2025/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"
start: "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00"
end: "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: AZ
city: Oracle
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Faux Paws
- The Free Raisins
callers:
- Koren Wake
- Steve Zakon-Anderson
organisation: Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc.
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Nottingham Mixed Dance
links:
- "https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"
start: "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Nottingham
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Chris & Julie Dewhurst
callers:
- Neil Stuart
organisation: Nottingham Folk Dance Group
source: events/uk/nfdg.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
start: "2025-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Fiddlechicks
callers:
- Lynne Render
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-11-09T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-09T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Box of Frogs
callers:
- Lynne Render
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: Catalina Dance Weekend
links:
- "https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"
start_date: 2025-11-14
end_date: 2025-11-16
country: USA
state: CA
city: Catalina Island
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Fleur de Lis Fling
details: "Dance weekend featuring music from Kingfisher & Meadowhawk, calling from Alex Deis-Lauby & Seth Tepher, sound from Ed Howe. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday. \n$80-165 sliding scale"
links:
- "https://register.louisvillecountrydancers.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"
start_date: 2025-11-14
end_date: 2025-11-16
country: USA
state: KY
city: Louisville
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Kingfisher
- Meadowhawk
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Seth Tepfer
price: $80-$165
organisation: Louisville Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Fire Ant Frolic
details: "Join us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We’ll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org"
links:
- "http://www.fireantfrolic.org/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic-contra-dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2025-11-14
end_date: 2025-11-16
country: USA
state: TX
city: Austin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Northwoods
callers:
- Steve Zakon-Anderson
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-11-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-11-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Zesty Contra Weekend
links:
- "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/"
start: "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Halsway
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ali & Mollie
callers:
- Rhodri Davies
- Mark Elvins
price: £200-£330
organisation: Halsway Manor
source: events/uk/halsway.yaml
- name: ContraCopia
links:
- "http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"
start_date: 2025-11-28
end_date: 2025-11-30
country: USA
state: PA
city: Philadelphia
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- River Road
- Northwoods
- Midnight on the Water
callers:
- Janine Smith
- Qwill Duvall
- Michael Karcher
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2025-11-28
end_date: 2025-11-28
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Contrabridge
details: "Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Adam Hughes.\n\n[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty\nthings), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of\nexperienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.\n\nAdam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."
links:
- "https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-11/"
start: "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Cambridge
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Trip Hazard
callers:
- Adam Hughes
price: £7-£15
organisation: Contrabridge
source: events/uk/contrabridge.yaml
- name: Leeds Contra
links:
- "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
start: "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Leeds
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Portland Drive
callers:
- Geoff Cubitt
price: £12
organisation: Leeds Contra
source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-12-01T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-12-01T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Contra Dance + Potluck
links:
- "https://contradance.at/"
start: "2025-12-05T17:30:00+01:00"
end: "2025-12-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country: Austria
city: Graz
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Woodcut
callers:
- Brian Roberts
organisation: Contra Dance in Graz
source: events/austria/graz-contra.yaml
- name: Dancing Fish
links:
- "https://dancingfish.dance/event/thunderwing-derick-kalish/"
start: "2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: FL
city: Melrose
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Thunderwing
- Frenzy
callers:
- Dereck Kalish
- Janine Smith
price: $15-$30
organisation: Dancing Fish
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Sytchampton Saturday dance
links:
- "https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"
start: "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Sytchampton
styles:
- ecd
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer
callers:
- Ivan Aitken
price: £8
organisation: Sytchampton Folk Dance Club
source: events/uk/sytchampton.yaml
- name: London Barndance
links:
- "https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"
start: "2025-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end: "2025-12-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: London
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Contrasaurus
callers:
- Nicola Scott
price: £5-£15
organisation: London Barndance Company
source: events/uk/london_barndance.yaml
- name: Englefield Green contra dance
links:
- "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
start: "2025-12-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end: "2025-12-14T17:30:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Egham
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Linda Game Band
callers:
- Nicola Scott
organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
- name: TasContra
links:
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/"
- "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"
- "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"
start: "2025-12-15T19:15:00+11:00"
end: "2025-12-15T21:30:00+11:00"
country: Australia
state: TAS
city: New Town
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
price: $7-$15
organisation: Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
source: events/australia/new_town.yaml
- name: Christmas House Party
links:
- "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"
start: "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end: "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Halsway
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Will Pound & Linda Game
callers:
- Geoff Cubitt
price: £420-£645
organisation: Halsway Manor
source: events/uk/halsway.yaml
- name: Contradancers Delight Holiday
links:
- "http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"
start_date: 2025-12-26
end_date: 2025-12-31
country: USA
state: WV
city: Morgantown
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Toss the Possum
- Spintuition
- Buzz Band
- George Paul
callers:
- Terry Doyle
- Bob Isaacs
- Devin Pohly
- Warren Doyle
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.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: Contra Carnivale
links:
- "https://contracarnivale.org/"
start_date: 2026-01-16
end_date: 2026-01-18
country: USA
state: CA
city: San Luis Obispo
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Red Case Band
- Topspin
- The Dam Beavers
callers:
- Jacqui Grennan
- Jean Gorrindo
- Michael Karcher
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Stellar Days & Nights
details: "You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. \nA 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams. Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. \nNational Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 \nCheck out the website for information. \nOrganized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. \nPut this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added."
links:
- "https://rockymountainranchdance.com"
- "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"
start: "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00"
end: "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00"
country: USA
state: CO
city: Buena Vista
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Florida Snow Ball
links:
- "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
start_date: 2026-01-23
end_date: 2026-01-25
country: USA
state: FL
city: Gulfport
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Turnip the Beet
- Red Case Band
callers:
- Michael Karcher
- Lisa Greenleaf
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Wintergreen
links:
- "https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2026/"
start_date: 2026-01-23
end_date: 2026-01-25
country: USA
state: MT
city: Bozeman
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Wake Up Robin
- Hypergolic
callers:
- Lindsey Dono
- Christa Torrens
price: $145-$185
organisation: Bozeman Folklore Society
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-01-23
end_date: 2026-01-23
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.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: Supersonic
links:
- "https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"
start_date: 2026-02-06
end_date: 2026-02-07
country: USA
state: WA
city: Seattle
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Root System
- The Faux Paws
callers:
- Seth Tepfer
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-02-20
end_date: 2026-02-20
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: ruffContra
links:
- "https://ruffceilidhs.org/"
start: "2026-02-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end: "2026-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country: UK
city: Cardiff
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Bearded Dragons
callers:
- Charlie Turner
price: £5-£12
organisation: ruffCeilidhs
source: events/uk/cardiff.yaml
- name: Fiddling Frog Dance Festival
links:
- "https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"
start_date: 2026-02-27
end_date: 2026-03-01
country: USA
state: CA
city: Pasadena
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Playing with Fyre
- Eloise & Co.
callers:
- Frannie Marr
- Cis Hinkle
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Lava Meltdown
links:
- "http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/"
start_date: 2026-02-27
end_date: 2026-03-01
country: USA
state: ID
city: Lava Hot Springs
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Palmetto Bug Stomp
links:
- "http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html"
start_date: 2026-02-27
end_date: 2026-03-01
country: USA
state: SC
city: Charleston
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Notorious
- Contraforce
callers:
- Seth Tepfer
- JJ Luxe
organisation: Charleston Folk
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-03-20
end_date: 2026-03-20
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Carolina Meltdown
details: "Contra Dance Weekend sponsored by Charlotte Contra Dancers. Held at Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, SC"
links:
- "https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"
start: "2026-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2026-03-22T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: SC
city: Lake Wylie
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- The Dam Beavers
- Engine Room
callers:
- Lisa Greenleaf
- Cis Hinkle
organisation: Charlotte Contra Dancers
source: events/usa/charlotte.yaml
- name: Pigtown Fling
links:
- "https://www.pigtownfling.com/"
start_date: 2026-03-27
end_date: 2026-03-29
country: USA
state: OH
city: Cincinatti
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Kingfisher
- The Dam Beavers
callers:
- Wendy Graham
- Will Mentor
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Epicenter
links:
- "https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2025/"
start_date: 2026-03-27
end_date: 2026-03-29
country: USA
state: CA
city: Mill Valley
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Notorious
- The Syncopaths
callers:
- Gaye Fifer
- Liz Nelson
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: ruffContra
links:
- "https://ruffceilidhs.org/"
start: "2026-04-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end: "2026-04-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Cardiff
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: £5-£12
organisation: ruffCeilidhs
source: events/uk/cardiff.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-04-24
end_date: 2026-04-24
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml
- name: Adirondack Dance Weekend
links:
- "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
start_date: 2026-05-08
end_date: 2026-05-10
country: USA
state: NY
city: Silver Bay
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: DanceFlurry
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-05-15
end_date: 2026-05-15
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.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: Lichfield Folk Festival
links:
- "https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"
start: "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end: "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country: UK
city: Lichfield
styles:
- contra
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Lichfield Folk Festival
source: events/uk/lichfield.yaml
- name: Bristol Contra Dance
links:
- "https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"
start_date: 2026-06-26
end_date: 2026-06-26
country: UK
city: Bristol
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Bristol Contra
source: events/uk/bristol_contra.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: Electric Folk Dance Party
links:
- "https://electricfolkdance.party/"
start_date: 2026-10-09
end_date: 2026-10-11
country: UK
city: Hope
styles:
- balfolk
- contra
- e-ceilidh
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Apolkalypse
- Bearded Dragons
- Portmanteau
organisation: Electric Folk Dance Party
source: events/uk/hathersage.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