This page tries to keep track of all contra dances in Indiana including dance camps and weekends along with other events in Indiana which include contra dancing. Because most of the information is gathered from web sites and the listings are not updated as frequently as the web sites, dancers should visit the web sites for up-to-date information. If you are aware of any dances, dance series or other events that should be included on this list, please e-mail me.

March 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Dance Series: Fort Wayne Location: Fort Wayne Caller(s): Barry Dupen; Band(s)/Musician(s): Spy Run String Band; Note:

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Dance Series: Valparaiso Location: Valparaiso Caller(s): Jerry Ronneau; Band(s)/Musician(s): Hoosier Recruits; Note:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): Doug Becker; Band(s)/Musician(s): Haylofters; Note:

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Wednesday Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Ken Gall; Band(s)/Musician(s): Ox on Fire (Rob Fischman,Tamara Loewenthal, Rick Nagy, Michael Valliant); Note:

Friday, March 26, 2010  Dance Series: Richmond - IN Location: Richmond Caller(s): Jim Sizelove; Band(s)/Musician(s): 10th Street Regulars; Note:

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): Katie Zukof; Band(s)/Musician(s): Appleknockers (Katie Hick and Eric Schedler); Note:

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Wednesday Location: Bloomington Caller(s): David Ernst; Band(s)/Musician(s): U4 (Matt Turino, Tom Turino, Michael Valliant); Note: Admission: $4, $5 non-members

April 2010

Saturday, April 3, 2010  Dance Series: Goshen Location: Goshen Caller(s): Deborah Hyland; Band(s)/Musician(s): Bum Ditty Barn Dance Band; Note:

Tuesday, April 6, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Open Band; Note:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, April 17, 2010  Dance Series: Fort Wayne Location: Fort Wayne Caller(s): Rachel Shapiro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Cosmic Otters; Note:

Saturday, April 17, 2010  Dance Series: Valparaiso Location: Valparaiso Caller(s): Ken Gall; Band(s)/Musician(s): Hoosier Recruits; Note:

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): David Ernst; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Syncopaths; Note:

Friday, April 23, 2010  Dance Series: Richmond - IN Location: Richmond Caller(s): Jim Sizelove; Band(s)/Musician(s): 10th Street Regulars; Note:

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, April 30, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Swing Into Spring Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance; event ends on May 2, 2010

May 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Swing Into Spring Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance; event ends on May 2, 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010  Dance Series: Goshen Location: Goshen Caller(s): Mark Richardson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Root Cellar String Band; Note:

Sunday, May 2, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Swing Into Spring Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance; event ends on May 2, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, May 14, 2010  Dance Series: Potato Run Weekend Location: Corydon Caller(s): Charley Harvey; Band(s)/Musician(s): Cosmic Otters (Meg Dedolph, Eric Schedler, Ed Wallace, Jonathan Whitall); Note: Dance and music weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 16, 2010

Saturday, May 15, 2010  Dance Series: Potato Run Weekend Location: Corydon Caller(s): Charley Harvey; Band(s)/Musician(s): Cosmic Otters (Meg Dedolph, Eric Schedler, Ed Wallace, Jonathan Whitall); Note: Dance and music weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 16, 2010

Saturday, May 15, 2010  Dance Series: Fort Wayne Location: Fort Wayne Caller(s): Ken Gall; Band(s)/Musician(s): Spy Run String Band; Note:

Saturday, May 15, 2010  Dance Series: Valparaiso Location: Valparaiso Caller(s): Mike Clark; Band(s)/Musician(s): Hoosier Recruits; Note:

Sunday, May 16, 2010  Dance Series: Potato Run Weekend Location: Corydon Caller(s): Charley Harvey; Band(s)/Musician(s): Cosmic Otters (Meg Dedolph, Eric Schedler, Ed Wallace, Jonathan Whitall); Note: Dance and music weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 16, 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): LEDfoot; Note:

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

June 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, June 5, 2010  Dance Series: Goshen Location: Goshen Caller(s): Julie Levy-Watson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Scalar Scalawags (Elisabeth Ashman Epstein, Neil Epstein, Mark Hillegonds, Dave Sebolt); Note:

Tuesday, June 8, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, June 19, 2010  Dance Series: Fort Wayne Location: Fort Wayne Caller(s): Barry Dupen; Band(s)/Musician(s): Spy Run String Band; Note:

Friday, June 25, 2010  Dance Series: Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering Location: Battle Ground Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend music festival with a little dancing; event ends on June 27, 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010  Dance Series: Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering Location: Battle Ground Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend music festival with a little dancing; event ends on June 27, 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010  Dance Series: Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering Location: Battle Ground Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend music festival with a little dancing; event ends on June 27, 2010

July 2010

Tuesday, July 6, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

August 2010

Tuesday, August 3, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: At the State Fair!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, August 27, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Sugar Hill Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance for a discount; event ends on August 29, 2010

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Sugar Hill Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance for a discount; event ends on August 29, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Dance Series: Bloomington - Sugar Hill Location: Bloomington Caller(s): Volunteers ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Volunteers; Note: Dance weekend run by volunteers; register in advance for a discount; event ends on August 29, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

September 2010

Tuesday, September 7, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

October 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

November 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, November 5, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Gypsy Moon Ball Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): David Ernst and Diane Silver; Band(s)/Musician(s): Coffee Zombies and Perpetual e-Motion; Note: Annual dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on November 7, 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Gypsy Moon Ball Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): David Ernst and Diane Silver; Band(s)/Musician(s): Coffee Zombies and Perpetual e-Motion; Note: Annual dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on November 7, 2010

Sunday, November 7, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Gypsy Moon Ball Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): David Ernst and Diane Silver; Band(s)/Musician(s): Coffee Zombies and Perpetual e-Motion; Note: Annual dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on November 7, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

December 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Dance Series: Indianapolis - Tuesdays Location: Indianapolis Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Venue and dance information

Battle Ground - Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering is a three-day acoustic music festival in late June featuring old-time, bluegrass, swing jazz fiddle, string band, Celtic and ethnic music. Tickets available in advance or at the gate. Web site: http://dcwi.com/fiddlers/Welcome.html.

Bloomington - Wednesday: The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group sponsors weekly Wednesday dances Beginner lessons will start at 8:00 pm. Dancing will begin at 8:15 pm. The last waltz will be at 10:30 pm. New-comer Instruction 8:10pm Wednesdays. Dances are at Harmony School, 909 E. 2d Street unless otherwise noted (In July and August dances will be at the Boys and Girls Club, 311 S. Lincoln (just south of Third St.)) Admission is $3 for members and $4 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Memberships are $12/year, pro-rated by the month. Discount for seniors and students. Please continue to help us protect the floor at our dances by bringing separate very clean shoes to dance in and being sure that no dirt is tracked in when you arrive. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/.

Bloomington - 5th Saturday: The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group sponsors dances on the 5th Saturday of the month Saturday dances start promptly at 8:00pm and last until 11:00 or so. New-comer Instruction 7:45pm Saturdays. Dances are at Harmony School, 909 E. 2d Street unless otherwise noted. Admission is $3 for members and $4 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Memberships are $12/year, pro-rated by the month. Discount for seniors and students. Please continue to help us protect the floor at our dances by bringing separate very clean shoes to dance in and being sure that no dirt is tracked in when you arrive. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/.

Bloomington - Sugar Hill: The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group sponsors the annual Sugar Hill dance weekend at Ransburg Boy Scout Camp on beautiful Lake Monroe in mid-late August. Register in advance for a discount. Programs run by volunteers. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugarhill/Sh-web.htm.

Bloomington - Swing Into Spring: Members of the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group (but not the group itself) sponsor the annual Swing Into Spring dance weekend at Ransburg Boy Scout Camp on beautiful Lake Monroe in late April. Register in advance for choice of accommodations. Programs run by volunteers. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/SIS.html.

Bloomington - Pre-Gypsy Moon: Special Pre-Gypsy Moon (late October) dance sponsored by the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group on the Friday just before the Gypsy Moon weekend. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/.

Bloomington - Family: The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group sponsors several family dances each year from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Harmony School, 909 E. 2d Street unless otherwise noted. $4/person, $15/family max. Please continue to help us protect the floor at our dances by bringing separate very clean shoes to dance in and being sure that no dirt is tracked in when you arrive. Web site: http://bloomingtoncontra.org/.

Corydon - Potato Run Weekend: Annual weekend held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in south-central Indiana Woods near Corydon, west of Louisville, Kentucky. The event is sponsored by the Louisville Contradancers. Web site: http://www.louisvillecontradancers.org/links/weekends/potato_run/mainrun.htm.

Fort Wayne: The Fort Wayne Traditional Music and Dance Society sponsors dances on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from September to May, in the North Campus Building, University of Saint Francis (2702 Spring Street - (the building to the north of Spring Street, across the street from the main campus)). Dances feature caller Barry Dupen with the Spy Run String Band, plus Special Guest Callers and Bands. Dances run from 8 to 11 pm, with a Beginner's Workshop at 7:30 pm. Admission is free for Saint Francis students and employees; $7 general public; $4 students from other schools; free for children under 12; family maximum $18. Members receive $1 off admission. Please carry in soft-soled, nonmarking shoes to protect the highly polished floor. Street shoes are NOT ALLOWED on the dance floor. Web site: http://web.me.com/contrafortwayne/ContraFortWayne/Welcome.html.

Goshen: GO Dancing/Goshen Community Contra Dancing sponsor evenings of Contras, Squares, Circles, Waltzes, etc. All dances taught. No experience or partner required. Dances led by experienced callers. Live music provided by local and regional bands. Dances are form 8:00 to 11:00 pm, first Saturdays of the month. Beginner's workshops 7:30 to 8:00 pm. Potluck dinners held before each dance beginning at 6:00 p.m. Note: This portion of Indiana participates in the Eastern Time Zone (Standard and Daylight Savings Time). If you're coming from the Central Time Zone, add one hour to your time and that's ours (7:00 p.m CDT = 8:00 p.m. EDT). Dances are held at the First United Methodist Church, 215 South 5th Street, NE corner of S. 5th and E. Jefferson in Beautiful downtown Goshen. General Public: $7. Members $6. Students: $4. Student members $3. Children under 12: free. Family maximum cost: $18. Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement. Contact godancing@me.com or call 574-533-3836 for more information. Web site: http://godancing.org/.

Indianapolis - Tuesdays: Our weekly dance is from 8-10 pm on Tuesday nights with a introductory lesson at 7:45. We usually dance at Earth House aka Lockerbie United Methodist Church, 237 N. East St. Wear comfortable clothes, since this is an aerobic activity and you will get warm! Typical dress ranges from shorts and t-shirts to twirly dresses. To protect the wooden floor, we ask our dancers to bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes that will not damage or mark the floor. Cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and $3 for those under 25; dances marked in bold, are (usually) $1 more to help pay for out-of-town talent). New dancers will benefit by attending the introductory workshop held about 7:45 before the dance begins to learn the basic moves. Web site: http://www.indycontra.org/Home.php.

Indianapolis - Saturday: Saturday dances (on various Saturdays) are usually from 8-11pm with a introductory lesson at 7:45. We usually dance at Earth House, aka Lockerbie United Methodist Church, 237 N. East St. Wear comfortable clothes, since this is an aerobic activity and you will get warm! Typical dress ranges from shorts and t-shirts to twirly dresses. To protect the wooden floor, we ask our dancers to bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes that will not damage or mark the floor. Admission is usually $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and $3 for those under 25, and free if you help with setup and cleanup) and we always have live music! New dancers will benefit by attending the introductory workshop held about 7:45 before the dance begins to learn the basic moves. Web site: http://www.indycontra.org/Home.php.

Indianapolis - Gypsy Moon Ball: Annual dance weekend in late October at the Belzer Boy Scout Camp. Register in advance for discount. Web site: http://www.indycontra.org/Dances/Gypsy_Moon_Ball/Introduction.php.

Indianapolis - Friday: Occasional Friday dances at the Harrison Art Gallery, 1505 N. Delaware Street, as part of the First Friday Art Tour from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Web site: http://www.indycontra.org/Home.php.

Richmond: Dances are held at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse, which is located at West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 West Main Street. Web site: http://www.westrichmondfriends.org/ or http://twic.esr.earlham.edu/.

Valparaiso: The dances sponsored by the Valparaiso Oldtime Dance Society start at 7 PM with easy family dances for all ages. From 8 PM until 10:00 PM the dance switches to contras, squares and other dances with added instruction for the big kids. This dance is open to the public, and children are welcome. No costume, partner or experience is necessary. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended (see shoe policy below). The cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. The dances are held at the new Valpo YMCA. It is located at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive at the far north end of the Kmart shopping center on the corner of Calumet and Vale Park Rd. Please help us protect the floor by carrying in clean-soled, non-scuffing shoes to dance with. For more information: vods@ juno.com. Web site: http://www.chicagobarndance.com/valpo/.

Vincennes: Dances are held at the Old Town Players Theatre and Arts Center, 432 Broadway. Practice at 7:00pm with dancing from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Admission is free. Come as singles or with a partner. Call Ron at (812) 735-1003 or mailto:rmackman@hotmail.com. Web site: http://www.vincennesdancers.com/.

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Last updated on March 18, 2010