This page tries to keep track of all contra dances, traditional square dances (but not Modern Western Square Dances), traditional waltz sessions and Scandinavian dances in North Carolina including dance camps and weekends along with other events in North Carolina which include contra dancing and these other forms. 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.
Schedule note:
As of January 1, 2021, the dance listings should be fairly up to date including whether dances are canceled although I am behind in keeping up to date with festivals, weekends, etc.. At this point, my assumption is that all dances and events are canceled unless they are virtual/on-line. Since we've entered the 2020-2021 "season" for many series and they never posted dates, information about evening/afternoon dances is getting "thin". Also note that some dance weekends, etc. are already postponing events from winter/spring of 2021 to similar dates in 2022.
Conversations and cancelations are happening every day in connection with dances as part of regular series and also weekends, festivals, etc. I'll try to keep current as much as possible, but please check the individual web sites, Facebook groups/pages, e-mail lists, etc. for the most up-to-date information about a dance or other event that you may want to attend.
Angier - Grace Ballroom: Dance at the Grace Ballroom, 91 S Broad St E, Angier, North Carolina, NC 27501 from 7pm to 8pm. In this dance series, we will be looking at a variety of folk dances from the American Tradition: Appalachian Circle dances, Squares (New England, Southern and Western variety) Contra dances, and percussive dancing. We will also be looking at where these dances came from, and what influenced their development. Most of these dance styles require a partner. Information on where to learn more about these dances, or to experience them for yourself in a social setting will be given at the end of every session. Web site: http://www.graceballroom.com/Home.html.
Apex: Dance is from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Squares, Circles, Appalachain and more. No Experience or Partner Required. Live, old-time, string band music. $5 per family or $2 per person -- Pay at the Door *limited to the first 100 people. Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex, North Carolina 27502. Web site: http://www.apexnc.org/halle.
Asheboro: Outdoor Dance - Bring your outdoor chairs, a picnic supper and your dance shoes. A free program sponsored by the Randolph Arts Guild. 6:30pm: the history of folk dancing in North Carolina delivered by Jim Morrison, current holder of the CDSS Lifetime Achievement Award. And then...8:00 to 10:00pm (approximate) Jim Morrison & George Segebade will call a dance to put the words into action! Event at Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Web site: None.
Asheville - Grey Eagle: Dances at the Grey Eagle (185 Clingman Avenue) held each Monday at 8:00pm. Admission is $6. For more information, call 828-232-5800. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Asheville - Evergreen Community Charter School: Evergreen (50 Bell Road) is sponsoring a contra dance fundraiser this year. The family contra dance, which welcomes all ages, offers an opportunity to experience a joyful community event of contra and square dancing with your children, family, and community. This event will feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone and provide an opportunity to encourage an appreciation of folk culture, further inspiring future generations to get involved. No experience is necessary; all dances are taught on the spot by an experienced dance leader with a focus on HAVING FUN! Parents are asked to dance with their children and supervise them at all times. Dancing from 6-8pm. Pizza, drinks and dessert will be available for purchase starting at 5pm (or 5:30pm (check ahead)). The price is Adults: $6; Ages 4 to 16: $4; Under 4: Free; Family Maximum: $20. No partner is necessary. Spread the word and make this event a huge Evergreen and greater community event. Call 828-298-2173 for more information. Web site: http://www.evergreenccs.org/.
Asheville - Orange Peel: A night of waltzes. Cost: $10. Intro lesson 6:00 - 6:45pm (cost $5 = $15 for lesson and dance). Doors open at 6:00. Dance from 7:00pm to 9:45pm. Experienced dancers are invited to join the workshop without paying for the workshop. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/other.htm.
Asheville - Orange Peel - Waltz: A night of waltzes. Cost: $10. Intro lesson 6:00-6:45pm (cost $5 = $15 for lesson and dance) doors open at 6:00. Dance from 7:00pm to 9:45pm. Experienced dancers are invited to join the workshop without paying for the workshop. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/other.htm.
Asheville - Asheville Arts Center: Dances include English dances, a mix of American dances such as vintage contra dances, sicilian circles, New England and Southern squares, circle mixers and triplets. There will be a waltz at the break and at the end of the afternoon. Generally, First and third Sundays at the Asheville Arts Center from September to May from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. For more information: Karen Gaughan, 828-230-8449 (or e-mail karendg at mindspring.com) or AnneMarie Walter, 828-225-7901. Admission: $6 at the door. Web site: None.
Asheville - YMCA: YMCA/Old Farmers Ball dance, generally on 2nd Saturdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm Family Dance - 7:30pm-8:00pm Contra Lesson, 8:00pm-11:00pm Contra Dance. There will be potluck snack break and waltzing in the middle of the dance. The YMCA is located at 30 Woodfin Street. Come help the OFB introduce contra dancing to the YMCA. $5 for adults; $3 for 16 and under; $15 max for a family The music and calling will be varied, with Diane Silver coordinating the calling and Laura Lengnick coordinating the music. The band is invited-open-band: due to difficult acoustics, players are pre-arranged, as too many at once results in muddy sound. However, the pre-sign-ups are open to anyone who would like to play. Contact the music coordinator if you are interested in playing. Similarly, calling is open to multiple callers, but sign-ups are pre-arranged to ensure an appropriate program. If you would like to call (one dance, several, or the whole evening), contact the caller coordinator. http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Edelweiss: Folk & Contra Dances at Edelweiss from 7pm to 9pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Dances held at 697-D Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Traditional dances include Contra, English Country Dances, American Square & more! Come join us in a fun & friendly atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time to a more simple & community-oriented period. Beginner friendly instuction. Called by Edie Hunt; Live Music. Cost $6/person. For more info call 828-258-0721. Web site: http://www.edelweissevents.net/.
Asheville - Advanced Dance: Dances are held at the Warren Wilson College, Bryson Gym, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778, generally on the 3rd Friday of the month. OFB members $5, Non-members $6, Warren Wilson students $1. Dances are held from 8 to 11 pm. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Asheville - New Year's Eve: The Old Farmers Ball will sponsor a New Year's Eve Dance at the Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus starting at 8:00pm with a techno contra beginning at 12:30am. This year's costume theme is Space. Expect to see our dance hall magically transformed into another place, another time... Tickets -- $25 in advance; $30 at the door (Warren Wilson students $5). Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Asheville - Squares - JCC: Square Dancin' Party 7:00 pm at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte Street. No experience or partner necessary. We will have a caller to teach us all we need to know! If you've never done this now is a good time to try it! Y'all will have fun! Snacks, beverages and desserts included. RSVP by April 4 to Marti Biller by email (martibiller@gmail.com) or call her at 684-5796. $10 JCC members/$12 non-members. Web site: http://asoft733.accrisoft.com/ashevillejcc/index.php.
Asheville - Technophoria: Dance from 9pm to midnight at the Masonic Lodge, 80 Broadway Street. Dance includes the meticulously tight blending of progressive electronic beats combined with extrasensory mind altering sensations of swirling lights, touch, and contra dance movement. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners! Web site: http://www.contraphoria.com/.
Asheville - Techno White Out: For the uninitiated: Wear white. Show up. It's a contra dance. Location: Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson. Doors open: 8pm. Dancing starts: 9pm. Fusion-y stuff: 1am. GTFO: 2:30? 3? I don't know how late my rental goes. Price: $15 adv, $18 door. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/789819681145243/ (this is a Facebook event specific to one dance)
Asheville - Dancing for Our Mountains Benefit: Dance 7-10pm at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. Admission $6 for community members, Sliding Scale admission for WWC students. Benefits the RAMPS Campaign. Web site: http://www.rampscampaign.org/.
Asheville - Dance-a-thon: At the University of North Carolina at Asheville, Justice Athletic Center from 11:59am to 11:59pm. A wide variety of styles including contra. This is a dance to raise funds (I think), the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. Web site: http://ashevilledanceathon.com/.
Asheville - Techno Contra: Dances at The Masonic Lodge, 80 Broadway Asheville NC. Generally 8:00pm to 11:30pm. $11 in advance $14 at the door. All ages, no alcohol, no smoking, not for beginners. Tickets are limited, so buying in advance is recommended. Different themes for different dances. Web site: http://www.technocontra.com.
Asheville - Waltz - Let's Dance Asheville: Waltz Workshops at the French Broad Food Co-op Movement & Learning Center in downtown Asheville, 90 Biltmore Avenue. We're now asking for a sliding scale donation of $10-15 per person per workshop (multiple workshops each day we offer workshops). $20-25 for 2 workshops, $20-30 for 3 workshops (3 workshops would probably be too much instruction for most dancers for one afternoon, unless much of it is review). Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/letsdancewaltz/let-s-dance---waltz-workshops.
Asheville - Waltz - Day of Waltz: Location: Center for Art and Spirit in Asheville (St George's Episcopal Church, One School Road in West Asheville. Times and specific workshops vary. Sliding scale fundraiser $12-20/person/workshop, $20-30/person/2 workshops (proceeds still benefit Africa Vulnerable Children's Project These workshops are a fundraiser for Living Compassion Zen Monastery and their Africa Vulnerable Children Project. Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/letsdanceasheville/waltz---let-s-dance-ashev/upcoming-waltz-workshops.
Asheville - Bele Chere Festival: A contra dance will occur on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 4:15pm at the corner of Lexington & Walnut in downtown Asheville as part of the festival. Web site: http://www.belecherefestival.com.
Asheville - Dance to Make a Difference: Dance to be held at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, Asheville, NC. Dance, Dine and Bid!! Funds raised from the dance and silent auction will support enrichment activities for the residents of WNC Group Homes for Autistic Persons . Come participate in one or all of the night's offerings. The dance is supported by Old Farmers Ball, Harvest Moon Folk Society and Historic Jonesborough Dance Society. Admission: $7. Food: $3 (vegetarian and meat options). Schedule: 6:00 - 6:45: Flat-footing demonstration Food, and Silent auction begins; 6:45 - 7:30: Dance for people in the IDD* community; 7:30 - 8:00: Contra Dance instruction; 8:00pm-11:00pm Contra dance - * IDD=Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reminder will come out shortly before event date. Web site: http://www.wncgrouphomes.org.
Asheville - Treehuggers' Ball: Come one, come all, to the Treehugger's Ball! 6:30 Contra Dance Lesson; 7:00 Dance! Join us for a contra dance in support of Coal River Mountain Watch, a leader in the fight against mountaintop removal in Appalachia. Come eat delicious baked goods and take your chances at an exciting raffle- all in the name of defending Appalachia's mountains, which are being blasted apart for cheap, non-renewable energy. Sponsored by WWC's Eco Justice Crew and Katuah Earth First! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/384898334913356/.
Asheville - Fundraiser for Azalea Mountain School: Hey Asheville area dancers --- if you have kids, or know families who have kids, or are simply a kid at heart, or love sharing your love of dance with the next generation.... please join me for a family dance in downtown Asheville. It's a fundraiser for Azalea Mtn. school. 4:00 - 6:00, at Asheville Music Hall, which is at 31 Patton Ave., the site of the former Stella Blue nightclub. Suggested donation $7 for adults/$3 for kids. Stay for supper afterward: adult plate $10; kids' plate $5. It will be my usual whoopin-n-hollerin' mixture of circles, mixers, long-way sets and some silly stuff for kids and novice dancers. Great family fun. Please pass the word to any families you know and encourage them to come. Web site: http://azaleamountain.org/.
Asheville - University of North Carolina at Asheville - Technocontra: Dance at 8:00pm at Justice Hall. Free. Web site: None.
Asheville - Healing Our Heroes: Mark your calendars and purchase advance tickets now for this Celebration and Benefit, and help keep Helios Warriors open to heal and support our brave service men and women in our community. Enjoy Live Music and a Family style Contra Dance, some Waltzing, an Exciting Live and Silent Auction with our local auctioneer and community activist, Allen Brasington, III, lots of interesting Auction Prizes of all values and genres, Healthy Foods, Desserts, Drinks, and more. We welcome families, veterans, active duty, and our whole community to come together and celebrate our Heroes. Tickets are only a $10 minimum suggested donation, with children under 12 free (please donate more if you feel called to). Veterans tickets are $5 minimum suggested donation. Located at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., with free parking at Home Savings Bank. Event is from 4pm to 7pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/507424585970075/.
Asheville - Katuah Earth First Benefit Dance: Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson Collge. 6:30 Lesson, 7-10 Dance. $5-10 Donation. All donations go to Katuah Earth First! and its struggle to defend the wilderness of Southern Appalachia. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/278306505645302/.
Asheville - Squares - Toyboat: Dance at the Toyboat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. (off of Sweeten Creek Road next to French Broad Brewery). 50 cents per dance, first hour free. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/SquareDance/.
Asheville - Pine Ridge Reservation Benefit - Nasúla: Intercultural Service Learning Experience: Dance at Warren Wilson College, Bryson Gym. 6:30 lesson 7-10pm dance. Suggested donation: $5-$25. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1425645544318751/.
Asheville - Squares - Cork and Keg: Old-time jam at 7pm; dance at 8pm. Location: Cork and Keg Bar in The Weinhaus- 86 Patton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina 28801. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/CorkandKegBar.
Asheville - Habitat for Humanity Benefit: Please plan to join us for a fun evening at Taylor Ranch. 6:00 Cocktail hour; 7:00 Presentation by award-winning Allison Ramsey Architects followed by Q&A, BBQ Dinner and Contra Dancing! Plus: lawn games, longhorn cattle call, fire pit and fishing! Web site: http://www.ashevillehabitat.org.
Asheville - University of North Carolina - Beginners' Workshop: Session at Alumni Hall at 6:30pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/UNCAContrapage.
Asheville - Scandinavian: Evening of Scandinavian Dancing 7pm at The Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd. in Asheville. Come learn and dance the Schottishe, Hambo, and other Scandinavian dances. $5. For info call: 571-338-6474. Web site: None.
Asheville - Old Farmers' Ball - New Year's Eve: Special New Year's Eve dance as part of the Old Farmers' Ball series at Warren Wilson College. Banquet from 6pm to 7pm ($20 per person, limited to 40 people, advanced sales only). Dancing from 8pm to 12:15am ($20 in advance; $25 at the door). Rushfest approximately from 12:45am to 2:00am. Hawaiian theme evening. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Asheville - Waltz - The Landing: An evening of waltz at The Landing, 68 Kentucky Drive, Asheville, NC. Event is from 8pm to 11pm with a Waltz class at 7:30pm (by donation). $10-15 sliding scale. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/TheLandingAvl/.
Asheville - Future Farmer's Ball: Event at the Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, North Carolina from 9pm to 1am. The first Asheville charity techno is happeningDoors open at 8:30, dancing starts around 9, second set starts around 11, with blues fusion to finish up the night until 2 (tentatively, if we sell enough tickets!). Our theme is Future Farmer's Ball, since we will be commandering the Bryson Gym, home of the weekly Old Farmer's Ball. Put on your futuristic apparel and shuffle on over. Charity Info: Venture Crew 42. We are going to try a sliding scale for this dance. $7 if you must, $15 if you can, and anywhere in between or above(!) if you wish. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1062602203800252/.
Asheville - Callers Collective: The Callers Collective at the Harvest House hosts a gathering for callers on occasional first Sundays of the month from 6-8 pm. Led by caller Beth Molaro, the callers collective provides opportunities and guidance for experienced and developing dance callers to share resources and practice together. We welcome anyone who would like to learn to call or work on their calling skills, practice new material or just "talk shop" about calling for dances. Check the OFB calendar to see when the Collective meets next. Donations to cover expenses will be accepted. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Waltz - Veda: Waltz session (lesson at 7pm, dance from 8pm to 11pm) at Veda Studios, 853 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, North Carolina 28804. Lesson $5; dance $5. Web site: http://vedastudios.com.
Asheville - Swiss Army Dance: Dance featuring a variety of styles including swing, blues, waltz and maybe a contradance. Location: The Block off Biltmore, 39 S. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Dinner avaialbe at 6:00 (Optional: about $10; Vegan, and tasty); Dance starts at 7:30. (Don't know all those styles? Relax. I told the judges it was Thursday.) Donation at the door (sliding scale, $5 suggested) encourages the band; Drinks support the Block. They have a nice non-alcoholic drink menu, too. There's free parking right behind Pack's Tavern, after 5. I'll post a map to the lot. It's also easy to park in the Biltmore Garage under Aloft Hotel and walk over. Web site: None.
Asheville - Center for Art and Spirit: Dances on Monday nights at the Center for Art and Spirit at St George’s in Malvern Hills just off Patton Avenue. Address is 1 School Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Dances are from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. The cost of the dance is $7. Enter through the Green Door marked Parish Hall by the playground. Bring Clean Shoes for Dancing. Bring a water bottle. Bring a snack to share. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Old Farmers' Ball at Harvest House: A blend of three new OFB offerings on Sundays at Harvest House: Roots Contra, Community Waltz, and the Callers' Collective. Mo charge, but contributions appreciated to cover costs. 7pm to 9pm at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Waltz - Harvest House: Event from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Come dance with friends and work on your waltz moves. Or, come play waltz tunes with the open waltz band. We are refining skills as both waltzers and musicians. All levels are welcome. Enjoy learning from each other in an informal setting. Live music as available; recorded music as needed. Doors open at 6:45 for the band to gather. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - University of North Carolina - Dance: The Contra Club at UNCA is hosting a dance with a beginners' lesson from 6:45pm to 7:10pm, dancing from 7:10pm to 10:00pm. Location: Sherrill 306. Free. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Roots Contra: Roots Contra - New England contra dancing as a traditional dance form. Dance contra chestnuts, northern and southern squares, circles, quadrilles, and triplets as well as newer contra dances to traditional contra dance music played close to the floor. From 7pm to 9pm at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Free. Please make a donation at the door. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com.
Asheville - Squares - Habitat Tavern: Dance at the Habitat Tavern and Commons, 174 Broadway St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 beginning at 8pm. Jam session at 7pm. Open calling. Open band with leader. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/appalachiansquaredancerevivial/.
Asheville - Studio 54: Various events including concerts and dances at 54 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2823, United States. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/studio54concerts/.
Asheville - Family - Harvest House: Family dances on fourth Sundays from 3pm to 5pm at the Harvest House, in Kenilworth, 205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28803. A community dance especially aimed at families with school-aged children. Circles, mixers, long-ways, squares, singing-and-clapping games, and other set dances, carefully chosen considering the motor skills and social development of children ages 6-12. (Younger kids may need a little more parental support, but will still have fun). All dances are taught and called; no experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but adults do NOT need to be accompanied by a child. It’s great fun to dance with children and watch the wonder unfold. Also, the Family Dance is open band, so if you play contra dance music, come on out. We encourage youngsters who play an instrument to give it a try as well. Energetic, wholesome, high quality, home-made entertainment. Admission is free; donations appreciated but not expected. Web site: http://www.diane-silver.com/FamilyDance.shtml or http://oldfarmersball.com/harvest-house/.
Asheville - Roots Contra Jam: 4th Sundays Roots Contra Jam - Slow Jam from 6 to 7, then jam at dance tempos until 9pm at the Harvest House Community Center, 205 Kenilworth Road in Asheville. Come on down every 4th Sunday to Asheville's only traditional New England social dance musicians jam! Join us to play traditional New England dance music "close to the floor" at this gathering devoted to the art of playing for social dance. We'll explore the traditional dance music of New England through a diversity of dance forms, including triplet, contra, square, circle, play party and English Country, and partner dances like the waltz, hambo, schottis and polka. Listeners and dancers welcome! Web site: http://oldfarmersball.com/harvest-house/.
Asheville - Splash Dance: Formerly Renewal, then Reunion, now Splashdance! It's Asheville’s laid-back, end-of-summer, all-volunteer, quite-affordable, overly-hyphenated contra-dance weekend, last weekend in August. Dance, swim, play, sing, and work with friends old and new at Camp Ton-a-Wandah, Hendersonville, NC. Register early, it always fills up. Web site: http://www.splashdance.org.
Asheville - Waltz - Battery Park: Live music - Come and enjoy waltzing in the beautiful vintage ballroom at the top of the Battery Park Apartments, 1 Battle Sq., Asheville, North Carolina 28801. Suggest donation: $10-20. There’s a 75 person limit in the roof garden. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1810931512291766/.
Asheville - Waltz - Battle Square: Dance from 7 - 9:15 pm at #1 Battle Square (across from Grove Arcade, Downtown Asheville). Suggested Donation: Dance $10-$20. Web site: None.
Asheville - Squares - Archetype Brewing: Dance from 8pm to 11pm at Archetype Brewing - Broadway, 174 Broadway St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801. The dance is free, all ages, and welcoming to everyone. All dances are taught and called to live music. This is also an open caller/open band night, so try your hand at calling or playing. Let us know if you want to learn to call a dance! We encourage musicians to rotate in and out of the band and to also spend some time on the dance floor, dancing is fun! We are so excited that Archetype is supporting our dance, so let's support them. We encourage you to purchase drinks from the bar and remember to tip your bar tender. Easy parking in back while it lasts. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/ashevillesquaredance/.
Asheville - Asheville Music Hall: Concert and dance at the Asheville Music Hall 31 Patton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 from 8pm to 11:55pm. 21+ event. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/2450964404996848/.
Asheville - Odyssey Community School: Dance at the Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801 from 7pm to 11:30pm. Admission: $10 ($7 for students and teachers). Schedule: 7-8 Family Dance and lessons; 8-10 Beginner Contra; 10-11:30 Techno Contra (intermediate). Web site: https://oldfarmersball.com.
Ayden - Sounds in the Town: Location: West Avenue Stage beside the railroad on S. West Avenue between 2nd & 3rd Streets, Ayden, NC 28513 from 7pm to 9pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownAyden/.
Banner Elk - Lees-McRae College: at the renovated Reynolds Gym on the Campus at Lees-McRae College. Beginners lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, Dance from 8pm-10pm, Donations accepted. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/obd.html.
Barnardsville - Squares - Nature's Corner Country Store: Dance at 7:00pm at 1679 Barnardsville Hwy, Barnardsville, NC 28709. Dancing attire encouraged but not required...Concert after the dancing. *$5 Suggested Donation* Web site: https://www.facebook.com/naturescornercountrystore.
Barnardsville - Squares - Ivy Creek Family Farm: Square dance from 5:30pm (food truck), 6pm (dance) to 8:00pm at the Ivy Creek Family Farm, 390 North Fork Rd, Barnardsville, North Carolina 28709. If you want to support Ivy Creek, please bring a few dollars and grab your veggies for the week while you're here. If you want to support the musicians/callers/sound man, bring a few dollars to put in their tip hat. Seating will be limted so bring a chair or blanket too! Web site: http://www.ivycreekfamilyfarm.com.
Beaufort: Dances at the Dance Studio behind BEEPS, 1390 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516, betweeen Safrits & the Oaks. The dance is 730 to 10 pm. Families are welcome: Adults pay $7, K-12 students $5. No partner or experience is necessary. Contact: Susan Schmidt at susu at starfishnet dot com or 252-269-0032. Web site: None.
Belmont - Belmont Abbey College: Dance at Haid Ballroom, Belmont Abbey campus (to the right as you enter the campus) with a lesson at 8:30pm and dancing from 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Admission $7. Sponsored by the Ballroom Dance Club. Web site (but no information yet): http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu.
Black Mountain - Old Farmers' Ball Reunion: is, as the site says, held specifically for all the folks who have danced at the Old Farmer's Ball at least once, wished they had danced at the Old Farmer's Ball, or know someone who claims to have danced there (which pretty much includes eveyone) at Camp Merrimac in August. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/reunion.htm.
Black Mountain - Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) - Spring: occurs during a weekend in mid-May each year at Camp Rockmont and offers a wide range of music and dancing along with other programs. Register in advance, no gate sales. Web site: http://www.theleaf.org/
Black Mountain - Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) - Spring: occurs during a weekend in mid-October each year at Camp Rockmont and offers a wide range of music and dancing along with other programs. Register in advance, no gate sales. Web site: http://www.theleaf.org/
Black Mountain - Bannerman Folk Camp: is held on annually on Thanksgiving (U.S) weekend in November with contras, squares, international, clogging, music and more at the Blue Ridge YMCA Assembly. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.bannermanfamily.com/Thanksgiving.htm.
Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Montessori School Family Dance along with a benefit auction. Tickets include dance, feast of local foods, beer & wine, and a bidding number. They are $20 per adult, $5 per child or $45 per family (2 adults + children). Dance is held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. Web site: http://swanmont-auction.org.
Black Mountain - Waltz: Wednesday Waltzes at the White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain NC 28711. Lesson - 6:30 $5.00; Waltzing 7:00-9:00 $8.00. tickets available on the White Horse website or at the door. The plan is to have White Horse Waltzing on the third Wednesday of EVERY month, with live music. Teaching available, when schedules allow. For more information contact Suzanne Hosch at 828-215-3625 or send an email. Web site: http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/.
Black Mountain - Squares - Earthaven Ecovillage: Dance at Earthaven Ecovillage, 5 Consensus Circle, Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711 from 7pm to 10pm. Suggested donation $10-20 at the door. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/schoolofintegratedliving/.
Blowing Rock - Walker Family Band Fiddle Camp: Week-long camp (late June/early July) at the Blowing Rock Conference Center, Blowing Rock, NC. Web site: http://www.thewalkerfamilyband.com.
Blowing Rock - Art and History Museum: Come in out of the cold and shake a leg with the fun and comradery of old-time dance. Circles, squares and lines! Absolutely NO experience is necessary and people of all ages are welcome. Suggested donation of $5.00 - Children ages 12 and under free. The museum galleries will also be open! Location: 159 Chestnut Street | Blowing Rock, NC | 828.295.9099. Web site: http://www.blowingrockmuseum.org.
Blowing Rock - Boone Country Dancers: Dances at the Blowing Rock Legion Hall, 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Non-winter (April-October) dances are from 8pm to 11pm. Winter dances are from 7pm to 10pm. New Dancers Workshop a half hour before. Dance admission is a sliding scale between $7 - $10. All admissions support our dance community. New dancers are always welcome! No partner or experience required. New Dancers Workshop at every dance. Our dance is a Family-Friendly and an Alcohol-Free event. Web site: http://boonecountrydancers.org/.
Boiling Springs - Gardner-Webb University: Time: 7:30-10:30pm. (Beginner's lesson will begin promptly at 7:30pm, dancing will begin at 8pm). Admission: Students/Faculty/Staff with GWU I.D. - FREE; Non-GWU Students - $3; Adults - $5. You do not need to know how to Contra Dance to attend! All dances are taught. Do arrive in time for the beginner lesson to get you up to speed! Your smile/laugh muscles may ache by the end of the evening! All you folks who've danced before - we'd love to have you help us with the beginner's lesson. you all remember learning contra - and having a knowledgeable partner sure makes a difference!!! Location: O. Max Gardner Hall at Gardner-Webb University, 110 S Main St. Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Continue past traffic light, take second left at the Dixon Gate/ Stroup Residence Hall, O. Max Gardner Hall is the 2nd building on the left. Contact Kelly Brame or Brittany Bounds with questions @ kbrame@gardner-webb.edu or bbounds@gardner-webb.edu -also if you need directions! Web site: None.
Boiling Springs - Gardner-Webb University - Bost Gym: Time: 7:30-10:30pm. You do not need to know how to Contra Dance to attend! All dances are taught. Do arrive in time for the beginner lesson to get you up to speed! Your smile/laugh muscles may ache by the end of the evening! All you folks who've danced before - we'd love to have you help us with the beginner's lesson. you all remember learning contra - and having a knowledgeable partner sure makes a difference!!! Location: Bost Gym at Gardner-Webb University. Community attendees should park in the parking lot by the Lutz Yelton Convocation Center. Contact Sandy at sandybrandusa@yahoo.com for more information. Web site: None.
Boone - Appalachian State University: Dances on various dates (but generally on the 1st and 3rd Fridays when school is in session) and locations at the University. Lesson at 7:30pm, Dance at 8pm. Students $4 ~ Public $5. Since contra dancing is not traditional to this region, Appalachian Heritage Council asks callers to include several traditional Appalachian dances throughout the evening. Not only is it is so important to make sure these dances are preserved, but they are also fun to do. Web site: http://apps.appstate.edu/index.php?module=pagesmith&id=7.
Boone - Appalachian State Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention: Contests, Workshops, Concerts, Dancing, Jamming, and Luthier Gathering with a contra dance on Friday night. Events are held at the Plemmons Student Union, Appalachian State University. Web site: https://fiddle.appstate.edu/.
Boone - Benefit for Kristie Scroggs Wallace: At the Green Valley Elementary School, 189 Big Hill Road starting at 7:00pm. A mix of dances will be taught and called: circles, squares, contras. It's all for fun, and you don't have to know what you're doing to have a good time. Call Karen Critcher at 828.264.8822 (Critcher's Auto Parts) or 828.264.1386 (home) for more information. Web site: None.
Boone - Appalachian State University - Duck Pond: The student group, International Appalachian, and the Office of International Education and Development at Appalachian State University are sponsoring a Contra Dance on Duck Pond Field on Appalachian State University from 7-10 pm. Duck Pond Field is located on Stadium Heights Dr on the right side if you are driving from Rivers St. This dance is a social for international student orientation and the community. The fall 2011 new AppState international students will be at the dance. The community is encouraged to attend! The rain out location is the Quinn gym. Web site: http://www.appstate.edu.
Boone - Hilltop Contra: Dances at the brand new SG Ballet School at 2460 US Highway 421 North will open for a new series of contra dances in Boone! They are very excited to bring this new opportunity for dancers in the Boone area! Currently, a live band will not be in participation for this event but selections from local and national contra bands will be used for our dancin' pleasure! Carpooling encouraged. Lesson at 7:30. Dance 8 - 11. Cost: $5 (suggested donation of $10). Web site: https://www.facebook.com/HilltopContra.
Boone - Western Youth Network/Village Vision Festival: Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your date! This Springtime Supper and Contra Dance is a joint fund raiser for the Western Youth Network and the Village Vision Festival (for more info on Village Vision see www.boonecommunitynetwork.com/pages/vv). We will be serving a 4 course supper (Vegan and Gluten free). There will be Onsite child care during the supper portion of this event(6-7:45pm). Following the feast we will host a family friendly contra dance (8-10pm). There will also be a silent auction. Come join the fun for a good cause! Location: Project Venture WYN, 155 Wyn Way, Boone, North Carolina 28607. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/618990568237089/.
Boone - The Uptown: Dances at The Uptown, 182 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607 with a lesson at 7:30pm an dancing starting at 8pm. Just $7 for the night. No experience needed. Beginners appreciated. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boone.contra.dancers/.
Boone - Callers' Workshop: The Boone Country Dancers are hosting a workshop for aspiring callers from 3:30-6PM. Participants will learn techniques for developing their own clear and rhythmic calls that can be applied to any contra dance. There will be time for discussion, questions, calling, practicing, and dancing. No previous dance calling experience is required, but it is suggested that participants be fairly experienced dancers. The workshop will be held at 170 Council Street in Boone (at St. Luke's, behind EarthFare). Cost is $20/$15 for students. Prospective participants are encouraged to contact Connie with any questions prior to the workshop at ccarringer@gmail.com or 336-404-4703. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/907373522712388/.
Boone - Squares - Plemmons Student Center: FREE square dance during the Party in the Union! Come out and try this traditional Appalachian dance. No experience needed. Time: 5pm - 8:30pm at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, Plemmons Student Union. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/apps.appstate/.
Boone - Squares - Hatchet Coffee: Square dance at Hatchet Coffee, 150A Den Mac Dr., Boone, North Carolina 28607 from 7pm to 9pm. We welcome all ages, backgrounds, and dance levels. $5 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/hatchetcoffee/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Tuesday: There is a free introduction to Contra, Square and Circle Dances to recorded or live music held almost every Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road. Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Please arrive promptly at 7:00 pm. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Saturday: There are contra dances twice a month from 8:00pm to 11:00pm in the Community Room of the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road. Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Admission: Adults $7; Ages 12-18 $4; Under 12 $3. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Callers' Week - Evening: As part of the Dance Callers Week there are contra dances from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and after the concert on Friday in the Community Room of the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road. Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. The dances are called by members of the class with live music by Steve Hickman & John Devine. Beginners are advised to arrive promptly at 7 pm. Admission: Free. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Callers' Week - Day Classes: As part of the Dance Callers Week you can join members of the Dance Callers' class for two 90-minute practice sessions of contra and square dancing each day with wonderful live music. No previous dance experience is necessary. Callers' class members will welcome your participation and will teach you everything you need to know. It's fun and great exercise, too!. Cost is $75. (I am unsure whether there are classes on Sunday and Saturday and therefore I am not including those days in the schedule -- CAS). Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Callers' Week: Intensive callers' workshop offers mike time more true-to-life calling experience each day and evening. The course is limited to 6 students and includes two 90 minute practice sessions each day plus an open public dance every night with a real-life mix of beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. The course is open to both newer and more experienced callers. Knowledge of basic contra calling technique and at least several years of dancing experience are assumed. Please feel free to contact us and discuss this if there are questions. Major emphasis is placed on working effectively with live music (provided by Steve Hickman and John Devine), efficient teaching, community building, working with beginners, children and family groups, and repertoire development, including square dance calling techniques. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Davidson Fund Benefit Dance: This special benefit dance and silent auction for the John Neil Davidson Memorial Fund will feature a variety of local callers and many local musicians joining special guests Steve Hickman and John Devine. During the break there will be a performance by Sticks in the Mud Morris Dancers. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. The event will go from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Admission: $10 donation (under 18 $8). Cash or checks only, please. Location: Community Room, Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Dance Musicians' Week: This unique, fun-filled week will be devoted to learning and improving techniques of playing and arranging music for traditional contra, square and couple dancing. Daily classes will include slow-tune jams, large and small band ensemble playing, presentations by the instructors, tutorials, discussions and dancing. Instructors (drawn from some of the top contra dance bands in the country) and class members will play for nightly public dances. Participants should already be able to play an instrument proficiently and be familiar with some of the many styles of music played at contra dances. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Dance Musicians' Week - Evening: As part of the Dance Musicians Week there are contra dances from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and after the concert on Friday in the Community Room of the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road. Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Music is by the instructors and students of the Musicians Week. Beginners are advised to arrive promptly at 8 pm. Admission: Free. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Winter Dance Week: The Folk School's popular year-end folk dance and music celebration will feature American contras & squares, English country dancing, rapper sword dancing, couple dances, singing, jam sessions and more - all to glorious live music. The week ends with a gala New Year's Eve party and New Year's morning breakfast. Previous contra and/or English country dance experience is highly recommended. Register in advance. Register early for a discount. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Winter Dance Week Evening Dances: Evening Dances During Winter Dance Week (Dec. 26-31) are open to experienced dancers from our local dance community. There will be a mix of contras, squares and English country dances. Admission is $10 ($15 New Year's Eve) for all at the door. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Traditional Square Dance Weekend: Old-time square dancing is having a resurgence of popularity, especially among young people, in many parts of the country. Come and enjoy a fun weekend dancing to live music with three well-known callers, who have over 120 years of calling experience between them! The weekend will include talks on the history of square dancing as well as the Brasstown Saturday night community square and contra dance. All dances will be taught and walked through in advance. Some previous contra or square dance experience is recommended. Singles and couples are welcome. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Fall Square Dance Weekend: Old-time square dancing is having a resurgence of popularity, especially among young people, in many parts of the country. Come and enjoy a fun weekend dancing to live music with three well-known callers, who have over 120 years of calling experience between them! The weekend will include talks on the history of square dancing as well as the Brasstown Saturday night community square and contra dance. All dances will be taught and walked through in advance. Some previous contra or square dance experience is recommended. Singles and couples are welcome. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Evening Dances - Little/Middle Week: Monday-Thursday Night: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Admission: Donations Welcome! Location: Community Room, Keith House. Nightly Dances During Little/Middle Week. Join us for nightly dances during our Little/Middle Folk School Week: Monday through Thursday night from 7:00-9:00 pm. This week, in particular, is very kid friendly. The dance starts with dances especially for young folks and progresses into contras, squares and circle dances. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/index.php?section=subjects&subject_id=23.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Old-Time Jam Camp: Join us for an old-time mini-festival! Working in large and small groups, we'll explore the world of Southern Appalachian old-time social music: dance tunes, songs, ballads, gospel numbers, children's songs...maybe we'll even dance some squares! Our focus will be understanding the subtleties and unspoken rules of jamming with others. Learn to hold a steady rhythm, hear chord changes and melodic patterns, play in alternate tunings, and catch variations "on the fly." All string instruments are welcome. (Level 3; Intermediate - can play 10 or more tunes, perhaps not quite up to tempo.) Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/index.php?section=subjects&subject_id=23.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Surviving and Thriving in Jam Sessions: Jam sessions can be intimidating. Learn how to hold your own, recognize keys and chord changes, and fit right in. We'll also cover the etiquette and guidance of jams. We'll help you play "off the page", offer some individual coaching, and mostly we'll play, play, play.!. All acoustic folk instruments are welcome. Levels 2, 3, and 4. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/index.php?section=subjects&subject_id=23.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Intermediate Fiddle: Experience traditional styles of guitar from many genres - backup to fiddle tunes and songs - old-time to Irish to swing. Fingerstyle guitar solos, including blues and open tunings, and flat-picking melodies will be covered. Though the class scope is wide, all efforts will be made to make it accessible to the intermediate guitarist. You can play blues! Enjoy listening to sources, including Etta Baker, Mississippi John Hurt, and Doc Watson. Mostly, have fun, and gain tips on becoming a better musician in general. (Levels 2 and 3) Register in advance. Web site: https://folkschool.org/index.php.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Continuing to Intermediate Guitar Styles Sampler : Expand your repertoire, technique, and musical horizons by learning airs and dance tunes from the traditions of North America, the British Isles, and Sweden. Teaching will be mostly by ear with written music provided. We'll work on harmonies, chords, and rhythm, and we'll explore subtleties which contribute to developing both a personal style and a regional accent. There will also be opportunities for individual instruction. (Level 3 - can play 10 or more tunes, not quite up to tempo). Scandinavian Heritage Week honors the Folk School's roots, inspired by "folkehøjskole" of these northern European countries. In the company of newfound friends, you will enjoy special food, music, dance, and craft traditional to the region. Register in advance. Web site: https://folkschool.org/index.php.
Brasstown - Southern Old-Time Fiddle Gathering: Delve into Appalachian-style fiddling, the living tradition found in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina...and now all over the world! Secrets of bowing and other characteristics of old-time fiddling will be explored, as well as getting that “old-time sound.” Learn some fine fiddle tunes, back-up, and basic chord theory. We'll discuss how to overcome any playing blocks you've encountered, so your playing brings you nothing but joy. Bring your adventurous fiddling spirit! (Level 3-4). Register in advance. Web site: https://folkschool.org/index.php.
Brasstown - Old-Time Jam Camp: Join an old-time mini festival! Working in large and small groups, we'll explore Southern Appalachian old-time social music: dance tunes, songs, ballads, gospel numbers, children's songs...maybe even dance some squares! Our focus will be understanding the subtleties and unspoken rules of jamming with others. Learn to hold a steady rhythm, hear chord changes and melodic patterns, play in alternate tunings, and catch variations "on the fly." All string instruments are welcome. (Level 3; Intermediate - can play 10 or more tunes, perhaps not quite up to tempo.) Register in advance. Web site: https://folkschool.org/index.php.
Brasstown - Old-Time Jam Camp: Join us for an introduction to the rich variety of the dance and music of Scandinavia. Key themes will include developing balance, both alone and as part of a dancing couple, and learning to lead and follow. Our primary focus will be waltz, schottische, hambo, polka, mazurka, and some of the special regional dances from Norway and Sweden. Enjoy amazing live music and expect lots of dancing! All levels welcome, singles and couples. Web site: https://folkschool.org/index.php.
Brasstown - Fool's Ball: Fool's Ball Fundraiser to send Brasstown Morris Dancers to England. $5 Admission; Kids 12 and Under Free. The evening, from 8pm to 11pm, includes a contra/square dance, silent auction, cake walk, magic tricks, costumes and performances by the Brasstown Morris Teams in the Community Room of Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1723701471198451/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Continuing to Intermediate Guitar Styles Sampler: Experience traditional styles of guitar from many genres - backup to fiddle tunes and songs - old-time to Irish to swing. Fingerstyle guitar solos, including blues and open tunings, and flat-picking melodies will be covered. Though the class scope is wide, all efforts will be made to make it accessible to the intermediate guitarist. You can play blues! Enjoy listening to sources, including Etta Baker, Mississippi John Hurt, and Doc Watson. Mostly, have fun, and gain tips on becoming a better musician in general. (Levels 2 and 3). Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Intermediate Old-Time Fiddle: Take a deeper look into the rhythmic styling of Appalachian old-time fiddling. Through a handful of tunes learned throughout the week, gain knowledge of bowing methods that take simple tunes to the next level, how to practice and play with others, and key elements of fiddle technique. Tunes will be taught by ear, with some exploration of alternate tunings, sprinkled with time listening to field recordings. (Level 3 -- Can play 10 or more tunes, not quite up to tempo.) Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Waltz Workshop Weekend: Enjoy a weekend of American folk waltz (rather than Viennese or ballroom), similar to what is often seen at a contra dance. Start with the basics, or move beyond what you already know, with an instructor who has been teaching waltz for 20 years. This beautiful couple dance done in 3/4 time is very approachable, with lots of room for more advanced “tricks." Connection with your partner and the music will be emphasized (no partner necessary to attend), as well as good communication between the lead and the follow. Live music provided by Paul Moore on piano. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Surviving and Thriving in Jam Sessions: Jam sessions can be intimidating. Learn how to hold your own, recognize keys and chord changes, and fit right in. We'll also cover the etiquette and guidance of jams, help you play "off the page," and offer some individual coaching - but mostly we'll play, play, play! All acoustic folk instruments are welcome. (Beyond-beginning; Levels 2, 3, and 4 - for those who can play at least a few tunes on their instrument and feel comfortable with it.). Register in advance for this week-long workshop. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Old-time Fiddler Repertoire and Technique: This intermediate to advanced old-time fiddle class will help you unlock the mysteries of everything from getting that old-time sound with your bow, to trying your hand at double fiddling with a fellow fiddler, to beefing up your tune repertoire. Your co-instructors share a deep well of traditional tunes with a specialty in the more archaic tunes of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Although this is primarily a fiddle class, all instruments are welcome, including back-up instruments such as guitar. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Band Workshop: Here's your chance to be in the band! Develop ensemble performance skills such as backup rhythm, arrangement, harmony, taking solos, and even vocals, if you like. We will form trios or quartets in a variety of traditional music styles, depending on what your group prefers. All instruments are welcome. Professional tips and individual training included. (Levels 2 and 3, Continuing to Intermediate - able to play a few tunes on your instrument.) Register in advance. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Make Your Fiddle Sing and Dance:Steep in the joy of music for a week, learning fiddle tunes both lovely and lively, including some from Scandinavia. Explore how to coax a sweeter sound from your instrument and how to bring forth the beat and drive of a dance tune. Tackle common problems fiddlers experience in fingering and bowing, and learn techniques that make it easier to acquire tunes by ear. The class includes some opportunity for individual instruction. (Level 3, Intermediate - for those who can play 10 or more tunes, not quite up to tempo.) Register in advance. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Flavor and Flair: The Next Step on Your Fiddling Journey : You've got some fiddle technique, you can find a scale, bow is working, and you want to go to the next level, yes? This patient class is for you. Learn some stylistic embellishments, as well as a bag full of tunes to take into 2020. We'll have a blast, especially given the setting of Winter Dance Week at the Folk School, full of music and dance, morning to night! (Levels 2 and 3 - for Continuing to Intermediate players comfortable with the fiddle). Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Fall Dance Weekend : Celebrate the season at Fall Dance Weekend! Join two amazing callers for a wide range of dance styles, including squares and contras, with live music. All dances will be taught and walked through in advance. The weekend also includes free entry to our annual Halloween community contra and square dance on Saturday night. Some previous contra or square dance experience is recommended, but not essential. Singles and couples welcome. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - Totally Beginning Fiddle: So you want to pull the bow across the strings to make fiddle music, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you need an infusion of inspiration - please join us! We will start at the most basic level (like how to hold the instrument), with lots of repetition of techniques, giving you a solid foundation and a few tunes to begin your fiddle fun! A fiddle/violin in playable condition is required; a few rentals are available with advance notice to the instructor. (Level 1). No dancing specifically connected with this class. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - Southern Fiddle Gathering: Delve into Appalachian-style fiddling, the living tradition found in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina...and now worldwide! Secrets of bowing and other characteristics of old-time fiddling will be explored, as well as getting that "old-time sound." Learn some fine fiddle tunes, back-up, and basic chord theory. We'll discuss how to overcome any playing blocks you've encountered, so your playing brings you nothing but joy. (Levels 3 & 4, for those comfortable with the fiddle, able to play several tunes, and fairly quick at learning by ear.) No dancing specifically connected with this class. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Intermediate Old-Time Fiddle: Learn (by ear) a variety of fun, old (and some new) tunes from old-time sources, including "Uncle" Norm Edmonds, Tommy Jarrell, Owen "Snake" Chapman, and more. Use the instructor's tried-and-true method to play with more musicality, making tunes come alive with bowing & rhythm, chords & double stops, and harmony. Discover how to pick up a tune on the fly and how to have a musical "conversation" as you jam. (Level 3 - comfortable with the instrument and can play up to 10 tunes at a moderate tempo.) No dancing specifically connected with this class. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Clawhammer Banjo - The Next Step: If you're a clawhammer player able to play the basic bum-ditty and looking to add other skills and tunes to your repertoire, join us! We will mainly focus on your right-hand rhythm and how to add slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and drop thumb to your playing. Several tunes and songs will be taught in the G and Double C tunings, as well as chords for accompanying songs. Discover how to play by ear with more speed and musicality. (Level 2 - for those with basic clawhammer experience.) No dancing specifically connected with this class. Web site: https://classes.folkschool.org/.
Brevard - Brevard College - Earthfest: Dance is from 8:00pm until 10:00pm at the Dunham Auditorium, Brevard College, Brevard, NC. Dances are taught, beginners are welcome (so you should bring your friends especially if they've never danced before), hope to see you there! FREE for: BC students, staff, and faculty, community members, and non-BC students. Tips are appreciated. Please e-mail Jordan Poole @poolejc@brevard.edu if you have any questions, comments, or requests. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/204947332951751/.
Brevard - Old School Country Dance: Dances sponsored by OTTO WOOD (Old Time Transylvania Organization ... With Out Official Designation) and Dunns Rock Community Center, at 461 Connestee Road 5 miles south of Brevard off of US 276. When - 2nd and 4th Fridays. Beginner session at 7:30pm, dance from 8pm to 11pm. Adults $7, Students $5, under 12 - free. Type of dance - contras, squares, big circle mtn dances. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-School-Country-Dance/169828449804420.
Brevard - Squares - Dunn's Rock Community Center: Dance at Dunn's Rock Community Center, 461 Connestee Road 5 miles south of Brevard off of US 276 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1139767326107045.
Brown Summit - Southeast Dance Leadership Conference: The Conference will include courses, discussions, informal meetings, and some dancing at a modern conference center with good food and convivial atmosphere. You'll be able to increase your skills, strengthen ties with people of similar interests, and work with them to craft solutions to common problems. We welcome attendees who are interested in Country Set dancing, including Family dances, English, and American Contras and Squares. Web site: http://rivertone.org/.
Burnsville - Dancing in the Clouds: On the crest of the timeworn Black Mountains lies the summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi. For those who ascend this mighty peak, a lovely mostly waltz dance event awaits them along with a feast for the eyes - breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The twirling, the heavenly music, and the rolling ridges and fertile valleys will provide you with some of the most tranquil moments you'll ever experience. Contact: contradancingcricket@yahoo.com. Web site: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=351913641541&v=info&ref=search#!/group.php?gid=351913641541&ref=ts.
Burnsville - Annual MHHS Eco Club Contra Dance: Dance is from 7pm-10pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at the Burnsville Elementary School Gymnasium. Hosted by the Mountain Heritage Ecology Club. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. Refreshments will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the Eco Club's ongoing efforts to monitor local water quality and maintain the high school recycling program. For more info call Tressa Hartsell at 682-4030 or send an email. Web site: None.
Burnsville - Town Center: Dance at the Burnsville Town Center, 6 S Main St, Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 starting at 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of traditional Appalachian music, dancing and desserts. Antique quilts will also be on display by the Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Tickets are $10, ages 10 and under are $5. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/826566127417354/.
Carrboro - 1st Saturday: The 1st Saturday dance in Carrboro is hosted by the bands Footloose and Contrazz with guest musicians and callers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. The dance begins at 8pm with lessons at 7:30pm. Admission is $10. Web site: http://firstsaturdaydance.daviddg.com/.
Carrboro - 2nd Fridays: The 2nd Friday dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. with a lesson at 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Carrboro - 3rd Friday: The 3rd Friday dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Carolina Song and Dance Association. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. Please carry a pair of clean, soft-soled, smooth-soled shoes to change into after you are inside the Century Center. Alternatively, you may dance in your stocking feet. Beginner's Workshop 7:30pm. Dance at 8:00pm. $10. All Dances Instructed, Experienced and Beginners Welcome. Bring your partner or come without! For additional information please call 967-9948. Web site: http://www.csda-dance.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/63361939251/.
Carrboro - 4th Fridays: The 4th Friday dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. with a lesson at 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Carrboro - New Year's Eve: The New Year's Eve Dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. 8pm to midnight - $15, snacks will be served Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Carrboro - Wicked Whirlwind: are two dances on two nights on Halloween and All Saint's Day. The dances are held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. with a lesson at 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Carrboro - Squares: The Durham / Chapel Hill Old-Time Square Dance occurs on various Fridays with a lesson at 7:30pm. The dance begins at 8:00pm. Admission is $7 Admission, $5 Students. Beginners are always welcome and you don't need to bring a partner, so come on out and socialize while listening to some of the greatest traditional music in the South. Let's rock the frolic, y'all! The dances in Carrboro are held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. Web site: http://www.ncsquares.com.
Carrboro - Victorian Ball: One evening event with half of the dances are country dances, which are taught and called (similar to contra dances). Interspersed between the country dances are period couple dances like the Waltz, Polka and Schottische. Location: 100 N Greensboro Street. Web site: http://www.trianglevintagedance.com.
Carrboro - Callers' Workshop: With Cis Hinkle, in conjunction with the FoolWind Weekend from 10:00 AM - Noon at the Balanced Movement Studio, Cost: Around $10; Topics: TBD. Web site: None.
Carrboro - 1st Friday: Special dance from 8:00pm-11:00pm at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Admission $9. Web site: http://www.daviddg.com/foolwind.html.
Carrboro - Special: Special dances on various dates, times, and venues, but generally at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Carrboro - Callers' Weekend Workshop Dance: The participants from the workshop will be calling a dance at Balanced Movement Studio, 304 West Weaver Street in Carrboro. The dance will be from 8-11, and the cost will be $6. Web site: None.
Carrboro - Waltz - Cat's Cradle: Evening of waltzes at Cat's Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro, North Carolina 27510. Free, approachable lesson at 8:15 to warm you up followed by sweet, hot live tunes at 9. DJ'd fusion dancing with a blues + tango kick til late. Web site: http://www.catscradle.com/.
Carrboro - North Carolina Statewide Folklife Festival: Day-long music, crafts, food, music and dance event including a square dance. Web site: http://ncfolkloresociety.wordpress.com.
Carrboro - Waltz - Sunday: Open to all who love to waltz. All skill levels welcome. No partner needed. Beginner lesson at 3:30. Dancing from 4-6pm. No admission fee, though $10 donations is requested. Location: Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/waltzingsunday/.
Carrboro - Winter Whirlwind: Weekend of dances and other activities. Separate admission for each. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Celo: Dances are at the Arthur Morgan School on the 1st Friday of each month, except July, August and December at 8:00pm. $3 suggested donation. Location: 60 AMS Circle, Burnsville. From Asheville, take 19/23 North. After Mars Hill, bear right on 19... becomes 19E. Pass Burnsville, and at Micaville take Route 80 S. Go approximately 6.5 miles and turn left at 7-Mile Ridge Rd. (Sign says Arthur Morgan School & Celo Health Center.) Cross bridge, then turn right onto Hannah Branch Road. After road turns sharply to the left, look for Arthur Morgan School sign (on right). Take dirt road to left directly across from sign -- keep to left & the next building on left is "Green Cay". Need more info? Call Rob at 828-675-4331 or frederick@apalache.com>e-mail. Web site: http://www.apalache.com/Celo/dance.html.
Chapel Hill - Community and Youth: Teens, tweens, and kids of all ages enjoy dancing to live music and callers including circle dances, square dances, contra dances and just plain playful dances. This series is designed for us all to build a community together - young people, older people and our families. No experience is necessary because each dance is taught and figures are called throughout the dance. Beginners are celebrated! Bring your family, your friends, even your grandparents! 5:30-6:30 Potluck supper for all - Please bring a generous dish to share. Drinks, plates, and utensils provided. 6:30-9:00 Dance, dance, dance! Break for door prizes, a story or song, and some jokes. We'll have fun and easy circle and line dances earlier, simple contras and squares later. All dances are taught. No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. The cost is $5/person or $15/family. Our community dances are run by volunteers. Please contact Ruth at 919-967-9917, or e-mail communitydance@tcdancers.org, if you can help out. All this occurs at the Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/family/index.html.
Chapel Hill - Benefit Dance for Lulu Boubert and Rob Sharer: Benefit Contra Dance from 3:00pm to 5:30pm (rain or shine) with a potluck afterwards at the Willow Oak Pavilion (formerly the Red Shoe Barn), 630 Vickers Road, Chapel Hill, NC. $10 minimum donation suggested. Web site: http://goo.gl/b1SzR.
Chapel Hill - Waltz - Seymour Center: For those who love to waltz, and for those learning to waltz. Taped and live music provided. All ages welcome. Fee: $2 at the door. At the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill NC 27516, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The event generally repeats 1st Thursday (live music) and 2nd through 5th Thursdays (recorded music) of the month but one should check with the center to be sure. Web site: http://orangecountync.gov/aging/seniortimes.asp.
Chapel Hill - Scandinavian - Seymour Center: Learn dances from Sweden and Norway such as hambo, waltz, reinlender, and polkett. Come try it out. No partner necessary. For more information, call Katherine Polk at 919-967-4967. Free. At the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill NC 27516, from 7:00pm to 8:45pm. The event generally repeats every 4th and 5th Thursday of the month but one should check with the center to be sure. Web site: http://orangecountync.gov/aging/seniortimes.asp.
Chapel Hill - Callers' Workshop: Madison, Wisconsin caller Carol Ormand is beloved throughout the dance community for her smooth and unflappable style, wickedly fun dances, and penchant for keeping all the dancers on the floor smiling. Carol’s enthusiasm, paired with her clear and efficient teaching, creates a delightful dancing experience for beginners and veteran dancers alike. Carol will be in the Chapel Hill, NC area the weekend of April 12-14. She is calling for the Triangle Country Dancers regular Friday night dance on April 12th and on Saturday we will have an all day workshop designed to improve a specific calling related skill. Calling well can be a great source of pleasure. In the workshop, each participant will get to focus on improving one calling-related skill. By the end of the day on Saturday, you will know how to make progress on the skill of your choice and on all of the other topics covered that day. Anything related to calling is fair game: creating an inviting atmosphere, programming an evening, communicating with the band, efficient yet effective walk-throughs, effective use of a microphone... whatever you most want to work on next. On Sunday, we'll gather to reflect on what we've (collectively) learned and to plan our (individual) next steps in that work. The workshop and evening dance will be held in a private home near Chapel Hill, NC. Meals on Saturday are included in the cost of the workshop. If you have any questions, please email Jack Mitchell at: jamitch[number three][at sign]mindspring.com - Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Chapel Hill - Callers' Gathering and Workshop: From Jack Mitchell - There will be a callers collective gathering and pot luck brunch in Chapel Hill from 1:00 - 3:00 at the home of Robert and Louie Cromartie. We will have time for some discussion and time to try out dances and practice teaching. We decided after the last gathering that we would like to spend some time talking about how we, as a group of callers (perhaps more effectively than individual callers), can work together to improve our local dance communities -- what we can do in our teaching, calling, and hosting "hosting" of dances, and also in our own dancing and partnering to gently encourage better and more community oriented dancing. If you are interested in joining us, please drop me an email and I'll send you the address!". Jack's email address is jamitch3@mindspring.com - Web site: None.
Chapel Hill - Squares: Dances at the Mediterranean Deli, 410 West Franklin Street at 7:30pm. Web site: http://www.ncsquares.com.
Chapel Hill - Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Presentation by Phil Jamison about his work entitled Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance. 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasants Family Assembly Room, Wilson Special Collections Library, at UNC in Chapel Hill. Free and open to the public. Web site: http://blogs.lib.unc.edu.
Chapel Hill - Squares - Church of the Advocate: Dance at the Church of the Advocate, 8410 Merin Road (Chapel Hill). Co-sponsored with NC Squares. Evening Eucharist (communion) service at 5pm, potluck dinner at 6:15pm, dance 7:30 - 10:30pm. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Chapel Hill - Waltz - Northside Elementary: Evening of waltzes. Lesson at 7:15, dancing 8pm-11pm, Northside Elementary School, 350 Caldwell Street, Chapel Hill (about 5 minutes by car from Century Center). $12 general admission, $8 student/discretionary. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/schedule.html.
Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina: Dances at the Great Hall of the Student Union with a lesson at 6:30pm and dancing from 7pm to 10pm. $8 General; $6 Students; $5 Students in groups of 3+. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Ellerbe - Sprng Dance Romance: is a dance weekend in April sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers and held at the Northside Elementary School, 305 Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Register in advance. Web site: https://springdanceromance.org.
Charlotte - 4th Saturday: The Charlotte Dance Gypsies sponsor dances on the 4th Saturday (generally, but not always) of each month. Time: 7:30- 10:00 PM, Beginner Lesson: 7:00 PM. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. Saturday dances are $9 for EVERYONE. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Monday: The Charlotte Country Dancers sponsor dances each Monday (with the exception of Memorial Day). There is a Beginners' Lesson at 7:00pm and a dance from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. Monday dances are $8 for all adults 18+ ~ $5 for students and those under 18. Premium dances are $10 for adults 18+ ~ $8 for those 17 and under. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Special: The Charlotte Country Dancers sponsor a special dance on a special night. There is a Beginners' Lesson at 7:30pm and a dance from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. $8 admission, $5 students. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Family - 4th Saturday: A family dance before the potluck and the regular 4th Saturday Contradance from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. This dance is aimed at beginning dancers and families with children. If you're looking for a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere to enjoy easy dances with solid teaching, this is it! All ages welcome; no experience necessary. Adults: $ 5.00. Ages 2 - 16: $ 3.00; under 2: Free; Family Maximum: $ 15.00. (Friends and neighbors do not count as part of your family, but DO bring them along). Regular admission for the Saturday evening adult dance is $8.00. Adults wishing to stay will be asked for an additional admission of $3.00, to add to their $5.00 admission for the Family Dance. For safety reasons, non-dancing children need to stay off the dance floor. Parents' assistance is requested in this matter. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Family - Sunday: A family dance from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. This dance is aimed at beginning dancers and families with children. If you're looking for a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere to enjoy easy dances with solid teaching, this is it! All ages welcome; no experience necessary. Adults: $ 5.00; Ages 2-16: $3; under 2: Free. Family Maximum: $15. (Friends and neighbors do not count as part of your family, but DO bring them along). For more information, contact Ron Bates at rbates6@carolina.rr.com. Web site: None.
Charlotte - New Year's Eve: The Charlotte Country Dancers sponsor a special dance on New Year's Eve. Time to be published. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Waltz: The Charlotte Country Dancers sponsor waltz nights on various Thursdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The dance occurs at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church – 1609 E. 5th St. Charlotte NC 28204. Admission: $5. Appropriate, socially responsible behavior is required of all attendees. Web site: http://www.charlottedancegypsies.org/.
Charlotte - Piedmont - Mission Fundraiser: Dance at the Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church 9704 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 from 7pm to 9pm. Proceeds go to the Church's missions. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/286177265586251/.
Charlotte - Techno-Lumination: Techno contra dances at Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 9pm. Admission: $12. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Techno-Lumination/202949213097781?sk=info.
Charlotte - Callers' Workshop Series: Want to learn to call? Just want to learn more about how the music and the dance work together? This will get you started! 7:30-9pm, Gretchen Caldwell's house, 4140 Sheridan Drive (about a mile from Chantilly Hall). RSVP to gretchendance@yahoo.com - Web site: None.
Charlotte - Squares - UpStage: Cajun dancing and square dancing at UpStage, 3306 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. Lessons at 7pm, dancing after that. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Web site: http://www.upstagenoda.com.
Charlotte - Waltz - Queen City Vintage: Weekly dances including rotary waltz, cross step waltz, polka, redowa, mazurka, polonaise on Thursdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Road, from 7 pm to 9pm. $8, no partner needed. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/QCVintageDance/.
Clemmons - Family Dance: Family Dance 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Adults: $ 5.00 Ages 5-16: $ 2.00 Under 5: Free Family Maximum: $ 12.00. If you have any questions, contact Allen Daniel at allen@adanielinc.com or 336-778-9106. Web site: http://feetretreat.com/fiddlebow/public/family.cfm.
Clemmons - Civic Club: Electric Camel Contra at the Clemmons Civic Club, 2870 Middlebrook Drive. Admission: $7, students $5. Introduction at 7pm, dance from 7:30pm-10:30pm. No partner or experience needed. Alcohol free. Southern Appalachian Style Dances including traditional squares and circle dances. Live band and caller. Web site: None.
Clemmons - Dance Musicians Workshop: Musicians who contra dance and would like to explore playing music for dances are encouraged to attend a contra dance music workshop at the Clemmons Civic Club at 2870 Middlebrook Dr, Clemmons, NC. No previous experience is required! In addition to core concepts of contra dance musicianship, the workshop will focus on playing in small groups and on methods and styles used in a small group setting such as melody trading, harmony, back-up styles and improvising. Musicians who attend the workshop will be invited to play as part of an ensemble for a contra dance following the workshop. 3:00pm - doors open; 3:15pm - 6:15pm musicians workshop; 6:15pm - 7:15pm potluck (with sound check at 7:00pm); 7:20pm - beginner contra dance workshop; 7:30pm - 10:00pm open-to-the-public contra dance. Registration opens Friday, October 19th, 2012! Cost: $20 with scholarship slots available! To register, contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com with the following information to assist in fine-tuning the program for those who will attend: 1) Name; 2) Which instrument you plan to bring to the workshop; 3) Current experience/ability on your instrument; 4) Three things you hope to learn in the workshop. Tunes info will be sent upon registration. No previous experience with this repertoire is required! The workshop location is the New Hope Presbyterian Church at 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012. The contra dance will be at the Clemmons Civic Club, 2870 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/400253296710134/.
Clemmons - Fiddle and Bow: The Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers sponsor a dance most Tuesday nights at the Clemmons Civic Club, 2870 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons, NC. Lesson at 7pm, dance from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. At our regularly scheduled dances, $9 (Members: $8); Full Time Students (23 and under) $6 (Members: $5). Bring clean, soft soled shoes. This is absolutely necessary to dance. Web site: http://feetretreat.com/FiddleBow/public/home.cfm.
Clemmons - Fallin' Into Fall: Dance from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons, NC as part of the afternoon/evening event (event goes from 3pm to 9pm). Web site: http://newhopepca.org/.
Clinton: Dance at the Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, 201 Fayetteville St., downtown Clinton. Free and Open to the Dancing Public. Web site: http://www.kingsfriendmusic.com/contradance.php.
Columbus - The Meeting Place: Free dance from 8pm to 10pm at The Meeting Place, 75 Carmel Road. This dance needs 10-12 experienced dancers to be present. Please come if you can. Thanks for your help in letting folks know we need their help to get some more folks excited about contra dancing in your general area. From I-26 E or W, take exit 67. At hwy 108 (W.Mills Street) turn east toward town passing Food Lion. Turn left at traffic light on Houston Road. After about 1/2 mile turn left on Skyuka Road. The Meeting Place is on the left after about 1/2 mile. Info: Carter Blaisdell, Black Mtn., NC, Member, Old Farmers Ball, 828-669-7733; or Hoppy Long 828-894-5173 or 828-817-4419. Web site: None.
Cullowhee - Western Carolina University: A dance will be held from 6-8 p.m. in Breese Gym on the campus of WCU. There is no admission charge. ronandcathy71@frontier.com. Web site: http://wcu.edu.
Cullowhee - Western Carolina University - Catamount Community Dance: The Catamount Community Dance will be held from 7-9 pm in Reid Gym. No experience or partner needed. We will have circle, line and contra dances. Cost is $5.00 for students, $10 for everyone else. Proceeds will go to the Phipps-Tholkes-Singleton PRM Scholarship. Web site: http://www.wcu.edu.
Dallas - Benefit for Shining Hope Farms: An evening of contra dancing, music, entertainment and delicious Italian food. It will be a night of fun for all ages! This benefit will help the nonprofit Shining Hope Farms, which provides therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy to children and adult with disabilities. Tickets: $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Please call 704-691-1119 or (704) 825-5219 for tickets. Location: Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cheryville Highway, Dallas, NC, 28034. Time from 6pm-10pm. Web site: http://www.shininghopefarms.org.
Davidson - Green Ball: Annual dance in March to benefit the Davidson Land Conservancy and held at Davidson College in the Lily Gallery Room in the Chambers Building. The dance will begin at 7:30pm and end at 9:30pm. After 9:30, the benefit auction will occur. Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door (proceeds go to the Davidson Lands Conservancy). Web site: http://www.davidsonlands.org.
Deep Gap - Honey Harvest Hoedown: Fundraising event for de la Cruz Farms, 6696 Old 421S Deep Gap, North Carolina 28618 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m Suggested donations are $15 per person, $25 per couple, $5 for children 12 and under and $40 maximum for large families. Includes food, music, dancing, and fun games for the kids. For more information about de la Cruz, to reserve your tickets of the event and/or register for the pie contest, call 828-964-8152 or email info@delacruzfarms.com - Web site: http://www.delacruzfarms.com/.
Denton - Squares: Dances on the 3rd Saturday of each month (In December, the 2nd Saturday at the Denton Civic Center, West Salisbury Street, starting time 7 PM. Admission: $5.00 12 & Under, Free. Refreshments Available. (No Taps Please). Web site: http://www.dentondance.net/.
Durham - 1st Friday: The dance is held at the Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC. Fundraise for the Reality Center. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Our dances are open to the public. You do not need a partner. Members: $7.00, Guests: $9.00. Dances start at 8:00 PM with a lesson at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Durham - 4th Friday: The 4th Friday dance in Durahm is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. with a lesson at 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Durham - 5th Friday: The 5th Friday dance in Durahm is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. with a lesson at 7:30 p.m.; the cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Durham - Advanced: The advanced dance in Durahm is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers and generally occurs on the 5th Friday of the month. The dance is held at the Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC. The dance begins at 8:00 p.m. and there are no lessons or walkthroughts. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Durham - Special: These special dances on special night in Durahm are sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC. Hours and cost will be dependent on the dance. Check web site for details. Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Durham - Squares: The Durham / Chapel Hill Old-Time Square Dance occurs on 2nd (generally) Saturdays with a lesson at 7:30pm. [Moving to 1st Fridays starting on July 1] The dance begins at 8:00pm. Admission is $8 Admission, $6 Students. Beginners are always welcome and you don't need to bring a partner, so come on out and socialize while listening to some of the greatest traditional music in the South. Let's rock the frolic, y'all! The dances in Durham are held at the Pleasant Green Community Center on Pleasant Green Community Center Road. Web site: http://www.ncsquares.com.
Durham - Squares - Rowdy: Dances at The Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham, North Carolina 27701. $5. Begins at 9pm. Web site: http://thepinhook.com.
Durham - Mostly Waltz: On alternate 3rd Saturdays at the Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 South Miami Boulevard in Durham/RTP. Downstairs studio, back of building. Lesson: 4:30-5:00; Dance: 5:00-6:30. Price: $7 per person (students - $5) . Web site: http://www.trianglevintagedance.com.
Durham - Waltz - Class: Classes - Beginner - 6:00-6:45 and Intermediate 6:45-7:30. Cost: $27 per 3 class session. Please email us to let us know you'll be attending - chris@trianglevintagedance.com. Location: Triangle Dance Studio, downstairs studio, 2603 South Miami Boulevard in Durham/RTP. Downstairs studio, back of building.
Durham - Waltz - Waltzing at the Gardens: Lesson at 3pm with dancing from 4pm to 6pm in the Duke Gardens, Doris Duke Center. Cost: $8 Pre-reg through 1/23 (paypal link on website), $10 at the door. The dance will feature a mix of fast and slow music to accommodate the many styles of waltz, including slow melodies for modern Ballroom and Cross-Step, moderate tempos for Rotary and Contra/Folk Waltz as well as some faster tunes for the Viennese Waltz. The music will vary widely and will include genres such as Rock, Celtic, Latin, Cajun, Folk, Techno, New Age and World music. Although the dance is dedicated to mostly waltz, once in a while we will mix in another dance style such as Swing, Tango, One-Step/Blues, Foxtrot, Polka, Schottische, etc. Web site: http://www.trianglevintagedance.com.
Durham - Waltz - Dance Sampler: Come dance to recorded music for a mix of waltz, swing, tango and Scandinavian couples dancing. There is no formal teaching, but there may be some brief instruction of less well-known dances. No partner necessary. Fee: Free. At the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill NC 27516 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Web site: http://www.orangecountync.gov/aging/SeymourCenter.asp.
Durham - Murphey School: Location: Murphey School (Shared Visions Retreat Center) 3717 Murphy School Rd. Durham, NC 27705. Beginner Workshop: 7:00PM; Contra Dance: 7:30PM-10:30pm. Admission $9 general. Volunteer positions are available and logistical support is most welcome! Contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com for details. Sponsored by Electric Camel Contra. Style: High energy, community-focused contra dancing (lift/dip/aerial-free). Beginners are always welcome for instant fun! No partner necessary. Scent and alcohol-free. Casual attire, soft-soled shoes. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/261972428591.
Durham - Murphey School - RushFest: Rushfest is a gender-free contra dance to pop music: everything from Frank Sinatra to Journey to Lizzo. Doors open at 6pm. New dancer lesson at 7, no partner needed! Dancing 7:30 - 10:30pm. Contra dancing is an easy-to-learn, super fun community dance. There's a kitchen (no stove), there's a game room, there's a yard -- come early and hang out. Suggested admission $5-12. Location: Old Murphey School, 3717 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Web site: https://www.rushfestcontra.com/.
Durham - Festival for the Eno (squares): great music, share local arts and craftwork, eat delicious food, and - most of all - celebrate the Eno River and Watershed and its importance in our community. Web site: http://www.enoriver.org/festival/.
Durham - Food Project: Duke Campus Farm presents a Contra Dance. Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Duke Campus Farm, 4934 Friends School Rd., Durham, NC. Free for students. Suggested donation for community members $5-10. Cash only. No one turned away for lack of funds. The gate is used to support our organization's ability to continue hosting such joyous community events :) Web site: http://sites.duke.edu/farm/.
Durham - Rush Fest 2: Contra dances (3:00pm-4:30pm) and couple dancing (4:30pm-6:00pm (waltz, blues, swing)) to a recorded mix, new lights, etc. Callers and future callers -- want to call a dance? Call ahead! $5 for THREE HOURS of dancing! Location: Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 South Miami Boulevard. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/442622762522600/.
Durham - Mary Anderson's Birthday: Dance at the Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S. Miami Blvd. Durham NC 27703). For directions, please visit the TDS website at http://www.triangledancestudio.com/Directions.htm. We're in the back studio. It is her birthday on Sunday, January 5th and she would love to celebrate it with all of you! What better way to celebrate than by dancing?! The plan is to have waltzing, blues dancing, and hopefully some contra dancing as well. Please spread the invitation to any and all who might like to come dance! When: 5-8 pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1444862612403559.
Durham - Book Release Party: Location: Pleasant Green Community Center. Dance: 7-10pm; Beginner Lesson: 6:30pm. Admission: $10/ Come celebrate the release of Tales from the Red Book of Tunes, the new book by author Tyler Johnson that takes you from a modern contra dance back to the murky myths where the music was born. There will be a mini-concert featuring tunes from the book! Web site: http://www.tylerjohnson.com/blog/writing-2/contra-dance-book-release-party/.
Durham - Callers' Workshop - Spice of Life: Registration for "The Spice of Life" with David Millstone This session will explore the many ways that callers can bring variety onto the dance floor. Exercises, work with dance cards, small group activities and discussions with everyone... Participants will come away with tools to help develop more interesting programs. Location: Pat and Doug's house, Durham. Cost: $10-15 suggested contribution. Time: 3-5PM. Web site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQ0sX1x5_dtKTZ5e3byQdwkdACw0cxDVFBmdkTGZ4_M/viewform.
Durham - North Carolina School of Science and Math: Come join students learning contra dance as part of a mini-term class at NC School of Science and Math. You can park in the lot along Maryland Ave and join us in the gym from 8-10 pm (workshop at 7:30 pm). Any interested experienced dancers who want to boost the student numbers, please come! Location: 1219 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705. Web site: http://www.ncssm.edu.
Durham - CDSS Centennial Celebration: Join us for a weekend celebrating dance, singing and music from the 1600s to today. There will be contra, English and couple dancing; storytelling; singing from pub tunes to gospel and Shape Note singing; jams for musicians; and more! Location: Murphey School, 3717 Murphey School Rd, Durham, North Carolina 27703. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/534200923408840/ or https://tricdsscelebration.wordpress.com/.
Durham - Victorian Ball: Go back in time to the mid-1800s and experience dances from the Victorian Era. No prior experience is necessary. Half of the dances are country dances, which are taught and called (similar to contra dances). Interspersed between the country dances are period couple dances like the Waltz, Polka and Schottische. Carrboro Century Center from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Since this is a ball, we request no T-shirts or jeans, but check the site for for information. Warm-up lesson from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Triangle Dance Studio 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham. Web site: http://trianglevintagedance.com.
Durham - Waltz - Shared Visions: An afternoon and evening of waltzing! A special event at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (Murphey School), 3717 Murphey School Road, Durham. This special TCD-cosponsored event will offer waltz workshops from 3pm to 6pm. Instructors will help you polish all your dancing skills. Then we'll have a potluck dinner, a beginner lesson/refresher course starting at 7:15, then waltzing from 8 to 11 with ContraForce playing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Durham - Rock the Frolic Tobacco Road: Old-time square dance weekend with dances, workshops, clogging, Cajun, etc. Let's come together and ignite greater interest in continuing old-time square dance traditions in the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh area. All are welcome. No experience required. Location: Pleasant Green Community Center, 4966 Pleasant Green Community Center Rd., Durham, NC. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/ncsquares/.
Durham - Waltz - Pop-Up: Waltz night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Living Arts Collective, 410 W. Geer St, Durham, NC. Join us at the new cork-floored for an evening with an extended waltz workshop focused on partner connection, live music, and the good times you expect from a Waltz Night, all right in downtown Durham. Parking is available around the studio and in lots near Geer St. Check out locations here. Web site: https://dancerfly.com.
Durham - Waltz Night: Dance at the Living Arts Collective, 410 W. Geer St, Durham, NC, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Evening that starts with a waltz workshop and rolls into the springtime splendor with live music. Web site: https://dancerfly.com.
Durham - Food Project Benefit Dance: -- Web site: https://sustainability.duke.edu/farm.
Durham - Supporting Our Dance Traditions: Event from 7:30 PM – 10 PM at Reality Ministries, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, North Carolina 27701. Sun Assembly is teaming up with Triangle Country Dancers (TCD) to sponsor and hold an evening event to support the Country Dance and Song Society. The fund-raiser at the Reality Center in Durham will also give us a chance to sample contra dancing, English country dancing and square dancing. The proceeds will be donated to CDSS. Suggested donation is $10. https://www.facebook.com/events/256975301916637/.
Elk Park - Appalachian Spring Dance Weekend: held in mid-April at Old Cranberry High School, at the junction of Route 19e and Route 194, Avery County, outside of Boone and Banner Elk). Camping and various lodging venues available. Admission available for the weekend or parts of the weekend. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com/.
Elk Park - Turkey Twirl: Dance weekend at the Old Cranberry High School, Junction of Routes 19E and 194, Avery County. Cost is $40 (including free camping) or $60 (indoor camping). $20 for high school and college students (w/camping). Register in advance. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.
Elk Park - Mountain Color Contra: Dance weekend held in the early fall at the Old Cranberry High School, Junction of Routes 19E and 194, Avery County. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.
Elk Park - Mountain Blossom: Dance weekend held in the mid-spring at the Old Cranberry High School, Junction of Routes 19E and 194, Avery County. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.
Elk Park - Mountain Blossom: Special afternoon dance ($6) from 1:30pm to 4:30pm as part of the Dance weekend held in the mid-spring at the Old Cranberry High School, Junction of Routes 19E and 194, Avery County. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.
Elk Park - Mountain Blossom: Dance weekend held in summer at the Old Cranberry High School, Junction of Routes 19E and 194, Avery County. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.
Elk Park - Contrathon - Fall: is a 12-hour dance event, generally the Sunday of Labor Day (U.S.) weekend in Augsut/September at Cranberry High School. Advanced registration recommended. Register early for savings. Web site: http://www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
Elk Park - Contrathon - Spring: is a 12-hour dance event, generally the Sunday of Memorial Day (U.S.) weekend in May at Cranberry High School. Advanced registration recommended. Register early for savings. Web site: http://www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
Elk Park - ContraBlossom November: Weekend dance camp in early November. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com/CB%20Home.html.
Elkin - Foothills Arts Council: Elkin is hosting a fiddlers' jam and contra dance; beginners at 6:30PM, dance 7-10:30PM at The Liberty, 222 E. Main Street. Easy access from I-77, exit 85 from the north, 82 from the south, 10 mi. north of 421, and 30 mi. north of I-40 in Statesville. Donation is $5 at the door. Earlier in the day, beginning at 11AM musicians are gathering for a jam at Crater Park in Elkin and plan to create an outdoors fiddle festival beginning in May 2014. Web site: http://foothillsartscouncil.org.
Elkin - By the River: Weekend event with performances on Saturday at the Elkin Municipal Park from 11am to 7pm and a contra dance on Friday at the Rec Center. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/ElkinValleyFiddlers.
Elkin - Valley Fiddlers: The Elkin Valley Fiddlers will hold a dance at Rhythm on Main, 246 East Main Street with the beginners' session at 7:30pm and dancing until 10pm. Soft-soled shoes only. Suggested donation of $5. Web site: http://foothillsartscouncil.org/elkin-valley-fiddlers.
Elkin - Rhythm on Main: The Elkin Valley Fiddlers will hold a dance at the Elkin High School's gymnasium, 334 Elk Spur St., Elkin, NC. Beginners' lesson at 7; dance 7:30-10 p.m. Soft-soled shoes only. No alcohol or tobacco use on school grounds. Free admission, donation of $5 greatly appreciated. Web site: http://foothillsartscouncil.org/elkin-valley-fiddlers.
Ellerbe - Feet Retreat: is a dance weekend in September sponsored by the Fiddle and Bow Dancers and held at Milestone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.feetretreat.com/.
Fairview - Squares - The Lord's Acre Benefit: This year the party will be at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on Sugar Hollow Road. Potluck (bring a hearty dish to share), train rides for kids, hay rides for all, pony rides, a silent auction of 'Fairviewian' Fame, and a whoop it up square dance to live music inside the barn. Festivities start at 5:00pm and run until 10:00pm. Potluck begins around 6:00 and dancing begins around 7:00. This is our major fundraiser so come ready to have fun and fight hunger. Web site: http://thelordsacre.org.
Fairview - Squares - Hickory Nut Gap Farm: Join us for a night of square dancing and old-time fiddle tunes. Admission: $7 (Kids 4 and under free!), Music: 6-9 pm, Dinner: 6-8 pm. Don't forget to bring the kids. Aside from stomping around on the dance floor, we've got plenty to do, such as saying hello to the baby piglets, going down the tunnel slides, and knocking around the tether ball. Location: Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, North Carolina 28730. Web site: http://www.hickorynutgapfarm.com/.
Flat Rock - True Nature Country Fair: feature vendors of local, organic, and sustainable products and resources from throughout the Southeast, workshops on all aspects of sustainable living, a children's program and live music, all in a pristine mountain setting. Held at Highland Lake in early October. Web site: http://truenaturecountryfair.org/.
Fletcher - Asheville Area Family Dance: The dance is held each month on various Saturdays with a brown bag summer at 5:00 p.m., a family dance from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. aimed at families with children under 10 with Long sets, scatter dances, singing games, etc., an adult contra dance workshop from 7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., and an adult contra dance from 8:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. Adults: $5.00; Ages 2 - 16: $3.00; Under 2: Free; Family Maximum: $15.00. (Friends and neighbors do not count as part of your family, but DO bring them along). The dances are usually held at the Calvary Episcopal Church: 2840 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher (but check the web site for details. Dances are not held during the summer months. Web site: http://www.diane-silver.com/familydance.html.
Franklin - Cowee School: Contra dances at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center. 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC 28734 from 7pm to 9pm. $7 for ages 14 and over. Enter door near the quilt block. Web site: http://www.coweeschool.org/.
Garner - Spiritual Twist Productions: Dance from 7pm to 10pm at Spiritual Twist Productions, 1250 Aversboro Rd, Garner, North Carolina 27529. Come join us for a fun evening of Contra Dancing at the Spiritual Twist Production Building! Floor is carpeted. There will be a brief introduction to Contra Dancing and the basic calls you will need to know starting at 7:00 PM. Then we will open the night up to fun contra dancing and fellowship! Concessions will be available for purchase. Be sure to invite your friends! Tickets are available online (tickets.spiritualtwist.com) for $11.57 (includes tax and service charge) until the doors open at 6:45 PM. Tickets MUST be printed. Digital tickets for this event are not available and will NOT be accepted. Tickets may be purchased at the door starting at 6:45 PM for $13.88 (includes tax and service charge). Web site: http://spiritualtwist.com/.
Glendale Springs - Contrathon - Spring: is a 12-hour dance event, generally the Sunday of Memorial Day (U.S.) weekend in May at Mountain Music Jamboree, 9331 Hwy 16. Advanced registration recommended. Register early for savings. Web site: http://www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
Greensboro: The Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers sponsor a dance on the third Saturday (but not always) of each month at The Grange, 4909 Guilford School Rd. Admission: $10 (Members: $8) Full Time Students (23 and under) $6 (Members: $5). Lessons at 7:30. Dancing from 8:000pm - 11:00pm. For more info call or email Cynthia Stewart at 336-760-0856. The Grange is located on Guilford School Road off of Lindley Rd. Bring clean, soft soled shoes. This is absolutely necessary to dance. Web site: http://feetretreat.com/FiddleBow/public/home.cfm.
Greensboro - Guilford College: Contra Dance at Guilford College hosted by: Fancy Feet @ Guilford College at Dana Auditorium at Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave. One other useful tidbit is that no bags or bottles will be allowed in the auditorium. Water fountains are nearby. Web site (maybe): http://www.guilford.edu.
Greensboro - Electric Camel Contra: Electric Camel Contra presents first Saturday contra dances at the Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford School Rd from 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Beginner workshop at 7:10PM. Dance at 7:30PM. Evening's music may vary including Electroflow and Electrotrad. Admission: $8 general, $5 students. Contact: electriccamelcontra@gmail.com Web site: http://electriccamelcontra.org/.
Greensboro - Electric Camel Contra - Musicians' Workshop: Electric Camel Contra is...pleased to present a Contra Dance Musicians Workshop to musicians interested in learning more about how to play for contra dancing. A unique workshop covering the skills, tricks and techniques that create a fulfilling contra dance experience for all involved. After the workshop, they will lead a band made up of workshop participants for an evening contra dance open to the public at the Guilford Grange in Greensboro! Workshop is from 10:30am-5:00pm. Cost: $25 with a limited number of scholarship slots available. To register, contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com, but please check the web site for details before doing so. Web site: http://facebook.com/ElectricCamelContra.
Greensboro - Rowdy: About Rowdy Contra Dances: Beginners are encouraged for instant fun! No partner necessary. Scent and alcohol-free. Casual attire, soft-soled shoes. Rowdy Contra Dances are a dip-free zone where good vibes and kinetic energy flow and all are welcome. Beginner Workshop: 7:00PM. Contra Dance: 7:30PM. Sliding Scale donation $0-15, suggested $8 general, $5 students, first time free! Scholarships available - contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com for details! Location: Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford School Rd, Greensboro, NC Web site: http://electriccamelcontra.org/.
Greensboro - National Multiple Sclerosis Society Benefit: The Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers sponsors a special at The Grange, 4909 Guilford School Rd. Free with your donation to NMSS (suggested donation of $10/person). All proceeds go to the NC chapter of NMSS and donations are 100% tax deductible. Lessons at 7:30. Dancing from 8:000pm - 11:00pm. For more info call or email Cynthia Stewart at 336-760-0856. The Grange is located on Guilford School Road off of Lindley Rd. Bring clean, soft soled shoes. This is absolutely necessary to dance. Web site: http://feetretreat.com/FiddleBow/public/home.cfm.
Greensboro - Green Living Arts Festival: Contra Dancing at the Green Living Arts Festival in the Courtyard of the Creative Center, 900 16th St, Greensboro, NC. Set-up at 1:45pm. Rowdy Contra Dance demo at 2:15pm with current participants in the contra dance community, followed by one or two easy dances for all who will join! Please RSVP to electriccamelcontra@gmail.com for playing and dancing! About the Green Living Arts Festival: This free, family-friendly event will feature: The Rabbit Collective, OneStringOver, hoop dancers, singers, multi-cultural dancers, drummers, "green living" displays, demos and instruction, healing artists, green art activities, and vendors selling eco-friendly crafts, art, books, massages, organic foods, produce, plants and much more. A reception for the Visions of Peace Exhibit will follow the event. Sponsored by: Resources for Artful Living (REAL) and The Sierra Club. Call 336-686-4806, for more information. Rain date: Sunday, April 28. Directions: Sixteenth St. is one block south of Cone Blvd, between N. Church and Yanceyville Streets. Web site: http://www.thecreativecenter.net.
Greensboro - Carolina Music Collaborative: Dances with concerts before the dance at the Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford School Rd, Greensboro, NC. Front doors open at 7:15pm; concert at 7:30pm; intro and dance at 8:15pm. Admission: $5 suggested, $10 per party (bring the dorm/office/friends!) A tip jar will be present, also! Web site: http://www.carolinamusiccollab.org/.
Greensboro - National Folk Festival: Three-day music, dance, and crafts festival held in September. Web site: http://ncta-usa.org.
Greensboro - Guilford Park Presbyterian Church: Dance at the Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro 27408. The dance will run 6:30-8:00, and will be free. Recorded music. It would be very helpful to have some experienced dancers to aid new dancers in learning and enjoying dance. Please join us if you can. Web site: None.
Greensboro - North Carolina Folk Festival: Weekend festival with a wide variety of activities including concerts, crafts, workshops, food, plus a little dancing. See site for specific times and places for the dances. Web site: https://ncfolkfestival.com/.
Greenville: The Folk Arts Society of Greenville sponsors contra dances on the 3rd Saturday of the month (September - November; January - April) at the Jaycee Park Auditorium (2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC). Dance from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Admission is: $5 for all. Web site: http://www.fasgnc.org
Happy Valley: There's a barn dance at the Jone Family Farm on Hwy 268 in Happy Valley from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. This event is free of charge. Built in 1909, the barn is approximately 8 miles past Patterson School on Hwy 268. Web site: None.
Hendersonville - Farm City Day: This day-long event features both urban and rural displays, antique and modern farm equipment, live music, square dancing, clogging, arts and crafts, children's activities, games, wagon rides, displays, demonstrations, tractor pull and plenty of food. Animal lovers will enjoy the petting zoo and animal demonstrations. Web site: https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/farm-city-day-2017/.
Hendersonville - Street Dances: Put on your dancing shoes for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage. The dances will be held every Monday evening for several weeks during the summer at the Visitors Information Center, 201 South Main Street. The Street Dance comes alive with people square dancing and clogging to a band playing traditional bluegrass music. Special appearances by area clogging teams make for a entertaining, foot stomping evening. At 6:30 PM, the caller will teach audience members some basic square dancing. Music and dancing from 7:00-9:00PM. Seating area opens after 5:30, early admission is prohibited. Please leave your pets comfortably at home, Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. Admission is free. No alcoholic beverages or coolers allowed. In case of inclement weather the dance will be postponed until 8:00PM; if the weather does not cooperate by 8:00PM the performance will be cancelled. Web site: http://www.hendersoncountync.org/travelhvl/street_dances.htm
Henderson - Brian and Cara's Wedding: Dance after the wedding ceremony from 7 PM - 10 PM at 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd Hendersonville, N.C. 28739. All are welcome to the dance portion of this event. 6:45-7:00 Beginners Lesson. 7:00-10:00 DANCE! Break at 8:30 for waltzes, we will also do the bouquet toss at this time. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/334669686995895.
High Point: Rowdy Contra Dances on various Thursdays at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 108 W Farriss Ave, High Point, NC. 7pm-7:30pm Beginner Lesson; 7:30pm-9:30pm Rowdy Contra Dance! Admission: $7 General, $5 Students, First time: FREE! Web site: http://electriccamelcontra.org/.
Hillsborough - Down Yonder Farm: On various dates to be determined: one or two open calling dances at the Down Yonder Farm Music Building (about 4 miles north of Pleasant Green, near Hillsborough, NC). These dances will be a chance for new and developing and experienced callers to call a dance or two (depending on how many callers we have). They will likely be held on a Sunday afternoon/early evening. There is no admission charge, but I ask that you bring some money for the band ($3 suggested). If this is successful, I hope to have one of these dances 4-6 times a year. Please let me know if you are planning to come email jamitch3 at mindspring.com so that I can have a general count on number of dancers. If you're interseted in calling, please also let me know. Please let me know if you would be interested in calling more than one dance if we don't have a full slate of callers. I will send out directions as folks reply. If you might be interested in calling for one of these, please let me know. Contact: Jack Mitchell at jamitch3 at mindspring.com. Web site: None.
Hillsborough - Central Orange Senior Center: Dances on 1st Fridays (generally at the Center, 515 Meadowland Drive next to the SportsPlex. Dance in a beautiful air conditioned ballroom!!! 7:00: Newcomer's Instruction; 7:30-10:30 pm: Contra Dance. Admission: $8. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Hillsborough - Callers' Workshop: Callers Workshop and Brunch, from 10:30 - 1:30 at the home of Doug and Colleen Joyce (near Hillsborough) Registration required (register here: workshop) Questions: Email jack_mitchell@mindspring.com - Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Hillsborough - Callers' Collective: Please join us for a caller's collective afternoon dance. Callers and folks interested in calling, this event is a casual setting for you to try out your first dance or experiment with how to teach or call dances you are working on. Dancers, it'll be a relaxed afternoon of dancing in a cozy music room on a farm! *Date & time:* Sunday, Feb 24, 3 PM to 6 PM. please, don't be afraid to show up at 2:45! *Location:* Down Yonder Farm Music Room, 811 Lipscomb Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 *Admission:* Your smiling self + something to chip in for the band. *Day-of contact phone:* Jack Mitchell, 919-260-8580; *Questions?* Email eileen.thorsos@gmail.com or call 919-419-1174. You can also RSVP on the facebook event or please drop Eileen or Jack (jamitch3@mindspring.com) a note or RSVP on the facebook page so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/521966211156973.
Hillsborough - Squares: Dances at the Bizzarri's Wood Shop, 2815 Moorefields Road at 8:00pm. Web site: http://www.ncsquares.com.
Hot Springs - Bluff Mountain Festival: is presented by the Madison County Arts Council is a one day festival held at the Hot Springs Spa and Resort music traditional and bluegrass music and a square dance. Web site: http://madisoncountyarts.com/bluff-mountain-festival/.
Hot Springs - Waltz: Waltzes starting at 8pm at Sunswept Farm. Potluck dinner starts at 6pm. Waltz lesson with Jamie Sparks at 7:30. The event is open to the public, with optional overnight tent camping. $5-$10 sliding scale fee for the dance, $5 suggested for the lesson (plus donation for overnight camping). The farm is located at 444 Beasley Cove Road, Hot Springs, NC 28743. There will be limited parking so please do your best to carpool! Web site: None.
Hudson - Festival of the Arts: Weekend festival that includes local and regional artisans, musicians and interactive demonstrations plus a contra dance on Saturday. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/HudsonFestivalOfTheArts/.
Jackson: Contra Dance at the Barkers Creek Community Building from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Contra dancing will begin at 3 p.m. There will also be a potluck dinner following the contra dance, starting at 6 p.m. Please bring a covered dish, plate, cup, cutlery and a water bottle. The dance is free. Participants are encouraged to make a contribution toward the cost of renting the hall. No previous experience with contra dancing is required and all dances will be taught and walked through before dancing. There will also be a short beginners' workshop at the start of the dance. No partner is required. Local musicians will play music for all the dances. Local musicians are invited to sit in with the band, to jam and learn how to play music for dancing. The Barkers Creek Community Center is located at milepost 79 on U.S. 441 three miles north of Dillsboro. Coming from Sylva, make a U-turn just past milepost 79 to get in the southbound lanes. Information about the dance is available from Ron Arps by email at ronandcathy71@frontier.net. Web site: None.
Jacksonville - Onslow County Farmers Market: Dances at Onslow County Farmers' Market Building, 4074 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC. Farmer's Market Building, behind the Onslow Government Complex/Senior Center on Richlands Hwy. (just before the light at Pony Farm Rd and Tar Landing Baptist Church.) Dances will be held on the 1st Friday of each month. Concessions are available for your eating and drinking pleasure! Time: 7pm-10pm. Web site: http://www.kingsfriendmusic.com/contradance.php.
Lake Junaluska - Smoky Mountain Folk Festival: features two nights of the finest traditional Southern Appalachian music and dance on Labor Day (U.S.) weekend in late August/early September at the Stuart Auditorium. Web site: http://www.smokymountainfolkfestival.com/.
Leicester - Randall Glen Contrafest: One-day dance festival at Randall Glen, 96 Randall Cove Rd., Leicester, NC 28748 from noon to 9pm. Give us a call at 828-683-5758 to get tickets in advance, or just come on out. Advance tickets are $10 and tickets at the door are $15. Kids 12 to 16 are half price and kids under 12 are free. And for you Early Birds there's a special price-from March 1 to April 1, tickets are just $9! Dancing plus a number of other events during the day. Web site: http://www.randallglen.com.
Leicester - Big Sandy Mush: Dance at Big Sandy Mush, 90 School Rd Leicester, NC 28748-5506. 6:30 homemade soup and chili dinner / 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lesson / 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Family Friendly Dance. Contras and Squares. Dinner $5, dance $7. Cakewalks with local cakes, farm products and crafts as prizes. Contra and Square Dance will benefit Big Sandy Mush Community Center. Web site: None.
Lenoir: Contra dancing on the 3rd Friday of the month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Sister Futs Cafe on Main Street. Web site: http://www.ffutsandcompany.com/f.futsmusiclineup.html.
Lenoir - New Song Church: Contra dancing at the New Song Church, 1031 Morganton Boulevard, SW, Lenoir. 7pm to 10pm. Web site: http://www.newsonglenoir.com.
Lenoir - Caldwell Arts: Dance at the Old Lenoir High School Gymnasium. Admission: $10/person, no limit, wear your dancing shoes and bring your friends! 7-10pm. This event is part of our pARTy Series of fundraiser events which benefit the Caldwell Arts Council. Call 828-754-2486 or visit to register and pre-pay. Web site: http://www.caldwellarts.com.
Lenoir - HVS Theater: Contra Dance at Happy Valley Elementary School, 1350 Yadkin River Rd, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 at 8pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. The Contra Dance will follow HVS Drama Club Dinner Theater which begins at 6pm. Tickets for the Theater are $10/adult and $8/children and need to be reserved at 828-754-3496. Theater tickets include the Contra Dance. All proceeds go toward HVS theater restoration and future stage productions. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/lenoircontradance/.
Lenoir - Girl Scout Troop #1998 Benefit: Come out for an evening of fun in support of Happy Valley Girl Scout Troop #1998! In addition to dancing, there will be kids activities for ages 3 and older as well as refreshments. All levels of dance experience are welcome and encouraged! Join the families and friends of the troop as we support our girls to work with sea turtles and habitat preservation on the Georgia coast. All of the proceeds go directly to the troop. Dancers $10; Kids 3+ $5. Location: 1317 Yadkin River Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645-9032 from 6pm to 10pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/369883860198859/.
Mars Hill - Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week: is held at Mars Hill College each year in June with a program that emphasizes music with a little dancing. Web site: http://www.mhc.edu/oldtimemusic.
Mars Hill - Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week - Evening Square Dance: Location: Mars Hill College Gym, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754, starting at 8pm. Come join the folks attending Mars Hill Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week for a square and circles this Thursday night! Please wear soft sole shoes for the sake of the gymnasium floor. Web site: http://www.mhc.edu/oldtimemusic/.
Marshall - Squares: Dance at Good Stuff, Marshall, NC, 28753, starting at 8pm. 50 cents per dance. All Ages, No Experience Necessary. Web site: None.
Marshall - Appalachian River Dance: Dancea at the Marshall High Studios on the island in Marshall, NC. 7pm to 10pm dance. $5 admission. All are welcome! Circles, squares, contras and more. Call Gary at 828-649-9452. - Web site: None.
Mebane: An afternoon advanced dance, a potluck dinner and a concert. Located at 3222 Henderson Field Road, Mebane, NC, (actually on the Saxapahaw border, about 12 miles west of Chapel Hill, NC). Space is limited so please call (919-304-4146) or e-mail (StephenS@restorationwoodworks.com) for reservations. Schedule Dance: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Potluck: 6:00pm, Concert: 7:30pm. Suggested donation: $7 for the dance, $15 for the concert, $20 for both. Web site: None.
Mebane - Waltz: Event from 7:30 PM 9:30 PM at 3222 Henderson Field Road Mebane, NC, 27302. Dance to an evening of waltzes. Suggested Donation: $10-15. BYOB - Snacks appreciated. Contact Stephen Stiebel at stephen@sstiebel.com for more information. Web site: https://www.tcdancers.org.
Mebane - Henderson Field Dance Weekend and Party: Informal weekend in mid-late May at Stephen Stiebel's House, 3222 Henderson Field Rd., Mebane, NC 27302. $75 for the whole weekend including 3 meals on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday. Potluck on Friday Night Call 919-304-4146. Contact: StephenS@RestorationWoodworks.com.
Mebane - Special: An evening dance, a potluck dinner and a concert. Located at 3222 Henderson Field Road, Mebane, NC, (actually on the Saxapahaw border, about 12 miles west of Chapel Hill, NC). Space is limited so please call (919-304-4146) or e-mail (StephenS@restorationwoodworks.com) for reservations. Web site: None.
Mills River - True Nature Country Fair: One event in this "celebration of life in connection with the earth" in late September is a dance. Web site: http://www.organicgrowersschool.org/events.html.
Montreat - Music Studio: Benefit for Suzannah Park and Nathan Morrison to help them renovate a building for hosting small workshops, dances, classes and begin a mini concert series. Event is from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM at Barn by The Lake, 401 Assembly Dr, Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC. $7-20 silding scale. Spread the word and come on out and dance, laugh and sing along! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1428961493800871/.
Morgantown: Hello dancin' friends! Free contra dance from 8pm-11pm, Hope you can make it! It's at the Morganton Community House (120 N. King Street, Morganton, NC). Message me (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1013483715) if you have any questions. Web site: None.
Mount Airy Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention: Two-day music (and some dance) festival held in early June at Veterans Memorial Park, 631 West Lebanon Street. Web site: http://www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com/.
Mount Holly - Shining Hope Farm Benefit: Dance at the Mountain Island Charter School, 13440 Lucia Riverbend Hwy, Mt Holly, NC 28120. 7:00pm introductory lesson | 7:30-10pm contra dance. Tickets in advance: $7 for students, $9 for adults. Tickets at the door: $8 for students, $10 for adults. We will be providing complimentary water, apple cider, and some snacks for participants, but feel to bring any refreshments that you desire. Questions? Call 704-827-3788. Will also have a silent auction to benefit Shining Hope Farms. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/735435926545437/.
Murphy - Techno Contra: Dance at the Murphy School of Dance, 281 Tennessee St, Murphy, North Carolina 28906 from 8pm to 11:30pm. Prefer contra dancers with prior experience. It is $7 at the door. There will be flashing lights and black lights and more , oh my!! If you have any questions, please let me know. You don't want to miss this!! Hope to see you all there :-) Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/912272592235433/.
Murphy - Epic Bad Christmas Sweater Techno Contra: Event from 8pm-11pm at the Murphy School of Dance, 281 Tennessee St, Murphy NC, 28906. 8pm -11pm. A blend of traditional Christmas music and techno. Wear a bad Christmas sweater, but be prepared for blacklight and strobe/laser lights. Experienced dancers preferred. Info: Charles Tucker tucker_charles@ymail.com - Web site: None.
New Bern - Centenary United: Dancing Bear Productions present dances in the Fellowship Hall, Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 New Street. No prior experience required. You don't need a partner, just bring cool clothes, comfortable low shoes, and a smile! Introductory lesson at 7:00; dances called from 7:30 Admission: $7 general, $5 for full-time students; $20 per family for large families. With support from Down East Folk Arts Society. For information, call Simon Spalding at 252-636-1256. Web site: None.
New Bern - Craven Community College: Dances at the Student Center of Craven Community College at 800 College Court, off Glenburnie Rd. No prior experience required. You don't need a partner, just bring cool clothes, comfortable low shoes, and a smile! Introductory lesson at 7:00pm; dances called from 7:30pm until 10:00pm. Admission: $7 general, $5 for full-time students; $20 per family for large families. With support from Down East Folk Arts Society and the Craven Community College Forum Club. For information, call Simon Spalding at 252-636-1256 or fullersteaching@yahoo.com. Web site: None.
New Bern - Christ Episcopal Church: Dances at the Ministry Center of Christ Episcopal Church at 311 Middle Street. No prior experience required. You don't need a partner, just bring cool clothes, comfortable low shoes, and a smile! Introductory lesson at 7:00pm; dances called from 7:30pm until 10:00pm. Admission: $7 general, $5 for full-time students; $20 per family for large families. With support from Down East Folk Arts Society and the Craven Community College Forum Club. For information, call Simon Spalding at 252-636-1256 or fullersteaching@yahoo.com. Web site: None.
Penrose - Squares - Henderson County Homesteaders: Homesteaders 4-H Hoe Down from 4:30 – 8:30pm, just 20 minutes from Downtown Hendersonville at The Field: 2766 Crab Creek, Penrose. Make Wonderful Memories while Supporting Local 4-H Kids. Pig Picking, Square Dancing, Live Bluegrass Music, Cake Walk, Hay Rides, Old Fashioned Games. Pie Baking Contest With $50 Cash Prize !; $15 Advance Adult Tickets; $10 Advance Children's Tickets. Children's Tickets are For ages 4-9. Free admission for those 3 and Under. $20 Tickets at the Gate. Ticket Includes Admission, Square Dancing, 1 Dinner and 2 Activity Tickets. Additional Activity Tickets Will Be Available To Purchase. To purchase tickets, simply email us at HendersonCountyHomesteaders@gmail.com - We will send you a Paypal invoice and you can conveniently pay for your tickets online. You can pick them at the check-in table when you arrive at the Hoe Down. Web site: http://hendersoncountyhom.wix.com/hoe-down.
Pine Knolls Shores - Bogue Banks Boogie Retreat is a two-day dance week over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day on the shore sponsored by the Cape Fear Contra Dancers for experienced and advanced contra dancers. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.wilmingtoncontradance.info/.
Pine Knolls Shores - Bogue Banks Boogie Retreat is a two-day dance week over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day on the shore sponsored by the Triangle Contra Dancers for experienced and advanced contra dancers. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Pittsboro - Squares - Hoppin John Fundraiser: Square Dance Fundraiser with Hoppin' John! Come on out to our the Square Dance Fundraiser at 8:00pm at 3320 Chicken Bridge Road, Pittsboro, NC (Email hoppinjohn@shakorihills.org for directions). Hope to see you at the dance, and stay tuned for more information about this year’s festival! ****All proceeds from Hoppin’ John go to benefit the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, a NC not-for-profit corporation.**** - Web site: http://hoppinjohn.org/.
Pittsboro - Squares: Dance at the The Great Hall, 3320 Chicken Bridge Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312. Dance starts at 8:00 PM! Web site: http://www.ncsquares.com.
Pittsboro - Squares - Community House: Dance at the Pittsboro Community House (65 Thompson St) from 8-10 pm. Admission is $5 per adult; children under 12 get in free. There will be an old fashioned cakewalk, only $1 per entry for a chance to win a delicious cake from the Phoenix Bakery. Everyone welcome! No dancing experience necessary as each dance will be taught before the music starts. This event is being sponsored by the Violin and Fiddle Shop of Pittsboro. Please come out and support what we hope will be a successful and ongoing community event. (Sorry, alcoholic beverages not allowed on Premises). Web site: None.
Pittsboro - Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival - Spring: is a multi-day music and dance festival held in May. Register in advance for savings. Web site: http://www.shakorihills.org/.
Pittsboro - Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival - Fall: is a multi-day music and dance festival held in October. Register in advance for savings. Web site: http://www.shakorihills.org/.
Pittsboro - Hoppin' John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention: is a two-day music and dance festival held in September. Register in advance for savings. Web site: http://www.hoppinjohn.org/.
Pittsboro - Squares - Crop Hop: Square dance, live and silent auctions, buffet dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients, all to benefit the Rural Advancement Foundation International. Web site: http://rafiusa.org/crophop/.
Pittsboro - Family: Family dance at the site of the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 from 2pm to 3pm. Dances will be suited for younger dancers, and enjoyable for experienced dancers! Families welcome or come alone! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/438322263194337/.
Pittsboro - Squares - Great Hall Hootenanny: Potluck, concert ($10-$15), and jamming on Friday; square dance ($8 from 8pm to 11pm) on Saturday at 3320 Chicken Bridge Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312-9238, United States. Web site: http://www.greathallnews.org.
Pittsboro - Janie's Jumpstart Old Time Music Camp: Friday House Concert, small classes, jamming, delicious food and a whole lot of fun! Classes for Fiddle, Clawhammer Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin! Register in advance. Web site: http://www.janiesjumpstart.com/.
Pleasant Garden: Guilford College Fancy Feet is sponsoring a dance at Hodgin Valley Farm (561 Hodgin Valley Farm Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC. The dance starts at 7:30pm and ends at 10:30pm and admission is free. Web site: None.
Raleigh - North Carolina State University: Dances various dates. Location: The Ballroom in the Talley Student Center. Beginners' lesson at 6:30pm; dance from 7pm to 10pm. $6 for students and faculty (ID); $8 for all others. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/ or http://groups.google.com/group/contra-club or http://www.contradanceswithwolves.org/.
Raleigh - North Carolina State University - Benefit Dance: Special benefit dance for SWEAT (Students Working in the Environment for Active Transformation). Lesson: 8:30pm Dance: 9:00pm to midnight. Cost: $5. At the Great Hall on the NC State campus. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Raleigh - Even Exchange Dance Theater Benefit: Family FUNDraiser and Party! Benefit dance for Even Exchange Dance Theater. Children's activities and Prizes Snacks and Drinks available for purchase. For information: 919-828-2377 or email: eedt(AT)bellsouth(DOT)net. Time: 6:30-9:00. Cost: $9 or $30 for group of 4. At Arts Together, 114 St. Mary's Street. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Raleigh - Callers' Workshop: Full weekend callers workshop with Lisa Greenleaf covering a wide variety of topics related to calling -- prompting, teaching, programming, matching dances to music, and much more. The workshop will run Friday evening, Saturday all day, and have a Sunday wrap up session Saturday evening will be a dance at which workshop participants will be the callers. Where: Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, NC -- specific location to be determined. Cost: Around $50-$75, scholarships available. In order to attend the course you must: -Be familiar with the AABB structure of contra dance music -Know the difference between a jig and a reel -Know how to cue the first figure off of four potatoes -Know how and when to signal the band to go out -Have called at least 3 contras in a real dance setting (individual dances, not evenings). Some dances sponsor open mics or new callers' nights, and some callers are willing to allow new callers to call one dance during an evening. Or you can get a bunch of friends together and host a dance party, but it needs to be to live music. -Have a repertoire of at least 3 dances you know and feel comfortable teaching and calling. -Attend contra dances regularly so that you are familiar with the moves, the culture and the music. -Be prepared to receive and incorporate feedback, even if you have a lot of calling experience. PRE REGISTRATION DEADLINE May 3 Please return this information with a check for your registration fee to: Callers' Workshop, c/o Jack Mitchell, 109 E. Maynard Ave Durham, NC 27704. Name:, Address:, Telephone: Email: Please describe your calling experience (Lisa asks that all participants have called at least 2-3 dances - individual dances, not full evenings - with live musicians and live dancers): For more information, contact Jack Mitchell at jamitch3 at mindspring.com or download: http://www.indigo-logix.com/jack/Workshop/2010WorkshopwithLisaGreenleaf.doc Web site: None.
Raleigh - Pine Cone - Square Dance: Square Dance from 7pm to 10pm at the Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St. Tickets on sale now-call 919-832-3775. $8 PineCone members & City Museum members; $10 general public. The evening will feature simple square and round dances (not Western or contra). (Also note: please NO tap shoes!). New and inexperienced dancers are welcome, and no partners are necessary. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Web site: http://www.pinecone.org.
Raleigh - North Carolina State University Orchestras Benefit: The Raleigh Civic Symphony Association is hosting a contra dance. This is a fund-raising event; all proceeds benefit the orchestras at NC State University. The contra dance is a couples folk dancing tradition that began in New England and subsequently spread through all of North America. The dance figures are similar to those used in square dancing, but it also has many similarities with line dancing. NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. We will have a caller who will teach all of the dances - the only thing you need is a willingness to have fun. This is a family-oriented event for people of all ages. Tell your friends, wear comfortable clothes (soft shoes), and let's have some fun !! Dance is from 7:30PM - 10:30PM at the West Raleigh Presbyterian Church (lower level), 27 Horne Street, Raleigh, NC 27607. Students $5, Non-students $10. Tickets available at the door or by calling 919-782-1628. Light refreshments and snacks will be available at the break. No perfumes or colognes, please! Web site: http://raleighcivicsymphony.org.
Raleigh - Wide Open Bluegrass: Street and music festival that includes contras, squares, clogging, cajun, and open dancing. Web site: http://www.wideopenbluegrass.com.
Red Springs - Flora MacDonald Ball: is held in October with Scottish dances and contra dances. Web site: http://www.floramacdonaldball.com.
River Highlands: Family Square Dance and Old-Time Music Pickin' Party. Free! Arrive any time after 1:00 PM; Dance 2:30 - 5:00 PM. Old-Time jamming into the night. At the barn at River Highlands. Directions below. Bring food and make a picnic of it. There's a gas grill available, if you want to cook something. Also, water on site. Please email Ira at IraTenToe@aol.com for further info. Or call him at 828-301-7501. Web site: None.
Saxapahaw - Triangle Country Dancers - Member Appreciation Dance: At the Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw NC 27340. 12:30 to 1:30... Waltzing to recorded music 2:00 to 5:00... Contra Dance to Community Band and Callers' Collective 5:00 to 6:15... Business Meeting 6:15 to 7:30... Check site for potluck and other information. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org.
Saxapahaw - Electric Camel: At the Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw NC 27340. 3:30pm - 4:30pm potluck; 4:30pm - 7:00pm contra dance. Admission: $9 general, $7 TCD members. Contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com for information about volunteer positions. Web site: None.
Saxapahaw - Electric Camel - Musicians' Workshop: At the Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw NC 27340. 12:30pm to 4:00pm. $20. Contact electriccamelcontra@gmail.com for information. Web site: None.
Saxapahaw - Squares - Treehuggers Ball: A benefit for Croatan Earth First and the Fight Against Fracking. Silent auction, cake walk, square dance. $10-$20 sliding square and $5 for kids under 16. Location: The Paperhand Puppet Intervention Studio, 6079 Swepsonville Saxapahaw Road, Saxapahaw, NC. Doors open at 7:30pm. Dance at 8:00pm. Web site: http://croatanearthfirst.com/.
Saxapahaw - Waltz - Haw River Ballroom: Waltz night at the Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina 27340. Waltz Night is your gateway drug to social dance. We'll start the evening at 8 with a free, approachable beginner workshop taught by Lizzy Hazeltine and others to get you before the band strikes up. Then, we twirl the night away to live music by Chocolate Suede and special guests. Lesson 8 | Tunes 9 | Cover $10. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/WaltzNight.
Shelby - Art of Sound Foot o' the Hills Music Festival: The Cleveland County Arts Council presents the Festival in October each year in Uptown Shelby. A variety of musicians and groups performed in several different venues with music and fun for everyone. Web site: http://www.ccartscouncil.org/artofsound/.
Silk Hope - Hoppin' John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention: is a weekend music and dance festival held in September. Register in advance for savings. Web site: http://www.hoppinjohn.org/.
Spruce Pine: Dance at the Cross Street Commerce Center, 31 Cross Street Spruce Pine, NC 28777 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. $7 entry fee, snacks and sodas available for purchase - all profits go to Mitchell County Schools kid's needs programs. Family-friendly, 12 and under free admission. First time? No problem, come from 6:30 - 7:00 for a Beginner's Basics lesson. For more info, contact: Beth Byerly at byerlybeth50@gmail.com or Stephanie Whitson at stephawhitson@gmail.com - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/585355155270743/.
Sugar Grove - Boone Country Dance: The Boone Country Dancers host their dances in the winter at the Old Cove Creek School in Sugar Grove. Lesson at 6:30 and Dance from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $7, $5 for high school students, 12 years old and under get in free. Please wear soft-soled shoes when dancing at the Old Cove Creek School. For more information, call Bob Oelberg at 828-264-4297 or John Pertalion at 828-265-0518. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/.
Sugar Grove - Playhouse Family Music Festival: Annual Friday/Saturday music festival in August with a contra dance on Friday night at the Old Cove Creek School in Sugar Grove. The dance starts with a Beginner's Workshop and Family dance from 7:30 pm to 9:00 and a "Grown Ups" dance from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. There is a music performance and dinner before the dance. The Old Cove Creek School is just off Old 421 in Sugar Grove. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for kids. Web site: http://www.goplayhouse.org.
Sugar Grove - Musicians and Callers Workshop: If you've ever thought about calling or playing for a contra dance, here's a fun and supportive way to learn in your own community. The Callers' workshop will draw on Southern and other dance traditions and will be appropriate for first-time callers who have never called or for more experienced callers looking for ways to lead community dances. The Musicians Workshop addresses how musicians play for dances, how to choose tunes and tempos for various dances, how to work with a caller, use a sound system, and generally enhance the community dance. Potluck after the workshops, before the Saturday dance starts up. Cost: $20.00 with scholarships available Location: Old Cove Creek School Gym. Time: 1:00 - 6:00 PM with Potluck following. Bring a dish to share and a plate and eating utensil so we don't have a bunch of paper plates to throw out. Questions? Please contact M Mueller at 828-963-6025. We also need dancers to dance for these workshops from 4pm - 6pm, so the workshop attendees can try out their new skills. So dancers who are up for a little experimentation, come out early at 4:00 and also join in on the potluck. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/.
Sugar Grove - Robert Dotson Celebration: Celebration Fundraiser for Robert Dotson from 2 pm until 5 pm in the Old Cove Creek School Gym located at 207 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC. Come honor 91 year old flatfoot dance legend Robert Dotson. Robert is a North Carolina Heritage Award winner and source of the famous "walking step" that is revered by all flat-footers. There will be music, flatfooting(no taps on gym floor), and square dancing featuring Laurel Creek Stringband, Cork Lickers, New Southern Ramblers, and the Green Grass Cloggers. Admission is free and donations will be accepted to help pay for a new heater and fuel oil for the winter for Robert's house. Please bring beverages and snacks to share. Web site: None.
Swannonoa - Old Farmers' Ball: is held each Thursday at Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus at 8:00pm (beginners' session 7:30pm). Admission is $8 for non-members of the OFB, $7 for members; Warren Wilson Community still $1. For more information, call the Thursday Dance Hot-Line at (828) 258-4809. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Swannanoa - Summer Soireé: The Summer Soireé is held at Warren Wilson College, just west of Asheville with workshops and dancing. http://www.ashevillecontra.com.
Swannanoa - Celtic Week: The Fiddle Week is one of several weeks occurring at Warren Wilson College during the summer. As part of the week there are classes in ceili dancing and Irish step dancing and some of the instructors also play at contra dances or play music played at contra dances. In addition, there will probably be a dance one night and the Old Farmers' Ball holds a dance on campus on the Thursday of the week. Web site: http://www.swangathering.org/.
Swannanoa - Fiddle Week: The Fiddle Week is one of several weeks occurring at Warren Wilson College during the summer. While dancing is not a significant component, some of the instructors also play at contra dances or play music played at contra dances and the Old Farmers' Ball holds a dance on campus on the Thursday of the week. Web site: http://www.swangathering.org/.
Swannanoa - Guitar Week: The Guitar Week is one of several weeks occurring at Warren Wilson College during the summer. While dancing is not a significant component, some of the instructors also play at contra dances or play music played at contra dances and the Old Farmers' Ball holds a dance on campus on the Thursday of the week. Web site: http://www.swangathering.org/.
Swannanoa - Old-Time Music and Dance Week: The Old-Time Music and Dance Week is one of several weeks occurring at Warren Wilson College during the summer. Dancing classes include buck and clog dancing and square dancing and calling. Some of the instructors also play at contra dances or play music played at contra dances and the Old Farmers' Ball holds a dance on campus on the Thursday of the week. Web site: http://www.swangathering.org/.
Swannanoa - Traditional Song Week: The Traditional Song Week is one of several weeks occurring at Warren Wilson College during the summer. While dancing is not a significant component, some of the instructors also play at contra dances or play music played at contra dances and the Old Farmers' Ball holds a dance on campus on the Thursday of the week. Web site: http://www.swangathering.org/.
Swannanoa - Old Farmer's Ball - New Year's Eve: The Old Farmer's Ball holds an annual New Year's Eve Dance. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Swannanoa - CDSS Dance: at the Swannanoa 4-H Center. For directions, see: http://www.swan4h.com. Admission: $1 plus a potluck dish. Dinner at 6:30; dancing afterwards. Open band and open mic. Web site: None.
Swannanoa - One Hot Summer Night: A one night event, part of but separate from Summer Soireé. Dance at 8:00pm in the Pavilion and then a techno contra dance at midnight. Web site: http://www.ashevillecontra.com/.
Swannanoa - Techno White Out: Event at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28805. Time: Doors 8, dancing 9, slow jam 1. Price: $15 door. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/168303196969527/.
Taylorsville - Brushy Mountain Golf Club: Please us at McLindon's Restaurant located at Brushy Mountain Golf Club at 300 Golf Course Lane, Taylorsville. You don't need any experience. It's so much fun! Live music and dance teaching and calling. Dance is $10.00 pp. Come for a salad bar dinner before the dance. Only $9.99 pp, tax and tip incl. You must reserve for the dinner by Feb. 1. Web site: http://www.brushymountaingolf.com.
Tobaccoville - Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center: Riverwood Revue and BBQ - Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. Make plans now to attend! Good Times BBQ will again serve up their award-winning, local barbecue, live music, contra dancing, delicious homemade desserts, a fabulous Silent Auction, and you can test your luck in our 50/50 cash giveaway raffle! Tickets are $30 each, children ages 5-10 are $10 each, and under 5 are free. Web site: http://www.riverwoodtrc.org/.
Todd: Dances on various Fridays and Saturdays at the Todd Mercantile in downtown Todd. Todd is off Hwy 194 between Boone and West Jefferson. Dance starts at 7:30, Cost is only $5.00 for those over 12 for the dance. For more information call Emile at 336-877-5401 or Cecil at 828-262-1953. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/obd.html#todd.
Tryon - Blue Ridge Contra Dance: The Blue Ridge Contra Dancers and Tryon Downtown Development Authority invite you to dance at Sunnydale, 334 S. Trade Street on Hwy 176 in Tryon, NC. Beginner lessons at 6:30pm. Dancing from 7pm-9:30pm. No partner needed. Donation of $8. For more information, please send an email to BlueRidgeContra@icloud.com - Web site: None.
Union Grove - Fiddlers Grove: Music festival including "the oldest continuous old time fiddler's contest in North America. Includes two barn dances. Location: Fiddler's Grove Campground. Web site: http://www.fiddlersgrove.com/.
Valle Crucis - Boone Country Dance: The Boone Country Dancers host their dances in the spring and summer in the Apple Barn at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. New dancers workshop at 7:30 PM, Dance starts at 8:00 PM, Admission is $7, $5 for high school students, 12 years old and under get in free. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/.
Valle Crucis - Contra 101: Contra 101, a free, in-depth workshop for contra dance beginners and experienced dancers who wish to fine-tune their dance skills. The Boone Country Dancers will offer this free, three-hour workshop at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Adults, teens, and children are welcome. No pre-registration is required. This workshop is to help maintain and improve the skill of dancers in the Boone dance community by discussing, and demonstrating: a) Importance of listening, timing, and grace (gentle strength) in dancing; b) Barriers common to smooth and joyful movement; c) Challenges of creative, individual movement within the collective structure; d) Reasons why people contra dance. The workshop will be relaxed but meaningful with a healthy balance of discussion and dancing. Not only are beginners welcome, but also experienced dancers who wish more in depth training in the art of contra dance. Wear comfortable shoes with minimal tread. Participants are encouraged to attend the entire session. However, if that is not possible, it is preferred that people who cannot stay the whole time be there for the beginning orientation at 3:00pm. Late arrivals will have to join in on the workshop in-progress. Planning to attend? That's great! Do you have friends who are interested in or curious about contra dance, but haven't made the leap to attending a dance? Please forward this email to them and encourage them to attend. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the evening contra dance at 8 pm. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/.
Valle Crucis - Thursday: The Boone Country Dancers host some dances on Thursdays at the Apple Barn at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Dances are from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and include Contras, Quadrilles, Waltzes and Triplets. Admission is $7, $5 for high school students, 12 years old and under get in free. Web site: http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/.
Valle Crucis - Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser: Benefit dance at the Apple Barn at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Cost is $5.00, 12 years old and under get in free. All proceeds will benefit Watauga Habitat for Humanity. Please call 828-268-9545 with any questions. Web site: None.
Valle Crucis - Oasis Fundraiser: A.P.E. Contra Dance and Barbeque To Benefit OASIS including a dessert walk with Stick Boy treats and Bandanas. Event is from 1pm to 5pm. at The Apple Barn, Valle Crucis. Tickets are $13 in advance and available at the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis; $15 Day of the Dance. Admission $5 & $7 Dancing Only*. The Valle Crucis girls of *A.P.E.* are throwing this shindig! Ages 10-13, they spend their time raising money to support, Animals, People and The Environment. They are putting on this event of their own accord and encouraging adults and other kids who love to dance and those who believe in the mission of OASIS to come and have an afternoon of fun for a good cause. All proceeds will go to Oasis. Web site: http://www.oasisinc.org.
Valle Crucis - Squares: Dance at Apple Barn, #4730 NC HWY-194, Valle Crucis from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Free and all are welcome, but band donations appreciated. Web site: None.
Washington: Dances at the Beaufort County Arts Council Building, 108 Gladden Street. Web site: http://www.beaufortcountyartscouncil.org.
Waynesville - Squares: Dances are held Friday evenings, 6:30-9:00 pm, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse. The Main Street area, immediately in front of the courthouse, is closed to traffic and parking at 5:00 pm. Instead of the usual cars, attendees will find a stage, bleachers, and asphalt covered with a thick dusting of corn meal to create a dance area. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, limited bleacher seating is available. Bring your dancin' shoes but please leave pets at home as they are not allowed by Town ordinance. Light refreshments are available at the venue for purchase and downtown restaurants are open for dinner. Lively instructions are given by master of ceremonies and dance caller, Joe Sam Queen, who throughout the evening teaches audience members some basic square dancing in the traditional Appalachian style. Each night features a bluegrass band, performances by a local clogging team, and intermission entertainment by The Trantham Family. Web site: http://downtownwaynesville.com/calendar.html.
Waynesville - Folkmoot: Community dance at the Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786 from 7pm to 9pm. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/The-CommUnity-Square-Dance-974731059368066/.
Weaverville - Squares - Jack of Hearts: Free Community Square Dance from 8-11pm every first Thursday at Jack Of Hearts Pub at 10 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787. Open to all, including total square dance beginners. All dances are taught and called, and no partner is necessary. Great live music and a spirited dance scene at a sweet local bar! And it's all free, so you know we're doing it because we love it. Web site: http://jackofheartspub.com/.
Weaverville - Squares - The Weave: Excited to Announce the Return of our 50 cent Square Dance! The 50 cent Square Dance Party at The Weave, 5 Florida Ave, Weaverville at 7pm. All ages, 50 cents per dance. Open Band/Open Caller. BYOB. Come out and Dance and Play with us! Beautiful Wooden floor, all dances taught. Web site: None.
Webster - Squares - Family Resource Center: Everyone is welcome at the CommUnity Square Dance, 7-9 pm, at the Family Resource Center (old Webster School) 1528 Webster Road, Webster NC. Bring your friends and neighbors and come on down! No experience, partner or fancy outfits necessary. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/The-CommUnity-Square-Dance-974731059368066.
Webster - Squares - CommUnity Square Dance: Dances at the Old Rock School, 1528 Webster Road from 7pm to 9pm. Always the last Saturday of the month. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/The-CommUnity-Square-Dance-974731059368066/.
Westfield - Janie's Jumpstart Music Camp: Weekend of lessons and jamming. Web site: http://www.janiesjumpstart.com/.
Wilkesboro - MerleFest: is held at the Wilkes Community College in late April each year with a wide variety of music and dance. Web site: http://www.merlefest.org.
Wilkesboro - Blue Ridge Artisan Center: Dance at The Blue Ridge Artisan Center, 201 Main Street, Wilkesboro starting at 7pm. Admission is $5. All dances will be taught. Beginners welcome! Wear comfortable clothes and sensible shoes. Web site: https://blueridgeartisancenter.org/.
Wilkesboro - Carolina in the Fall: Two-day mostly music festival (tickets needed) with a contra dance on Friday. Location: downtown Wilkesboro. Web site: https://www.carolinainthefall.org.
Wilmington - Tuesday: The Cape Fear Contra Dancers sponsors dances in Wilmington at the 5th Avenue United Methodist Church in downtown Wilmington on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. They ask for a donation of $5.00. For further information email them or call 910-270-3363. Web site: http://www.wilmingtoncontradance.info/.
Wilmington - Saturday: The Cape Fear Contra Dancers sponsors dances in Wilmington at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington on one Saturday of each month from 7:30pm to 11:00pm from September to May (except for December). Alternate location: 5th Avenue United Methodist Church. We ask for a donation of $7.00 from CFCD members, $10.00 from non-members, and $5.00 for students with an ID. For further information contact@wilmingtoncontradance.info">email them or call 910-270-3363. Web site: http://www.wilmingtoncontradance.info/.
Wilmington - Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival: Mostly music festival in mid-September with a little contra and/or square dancing. Web site: http://www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org/.
Winston-Salem: The Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers sponsor a dance every Tuesday night in Winston-Salem from 8pm until 10:30pm at the beautiful Vintage Theatre. The Vintage is a renovated church with a wonderful wooden floor and lots of space for dancing. It is located at the corner of Vintage Street and South Main Street, 7 Vintage Avenue. [Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers are being asked to vacate the Vintage Theatre by July 31, 2012.} All dances are $7 / $5 for full time students under 25 unless otherwise specified. Bring clean, soft soled shoes. This is absolutely necessary to dance.Web site: http://feetretreat.com/FiddleBow/public/home.cfm.
Winston-Salem - Magnolia Baroque Festival: While mostly a festival of baroque music, it does include an evening of traditional baroque and mountain contra dances at 7:30pm at Krankies Coffee (downtown Winston-Salem), 211 East 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Web site: http://www.magnoliabaroque.com.
Winston-Salem - ContraCare Fest/Benefit for Charlie Cook: Event from 12:30-6:30pm (Beginner's lesson at 2pm) in the Gray Auditorium of Old Salem's Visitor's Center, 900 Old Salem Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. This is a fundraiser to help ease the burden of Charlie Cook's medical expenses after his accident last August. Come out and show support for a member of our contra community! We will be having a silent auction, for which we need donations (What will YOU donate? Get Creative!) Also, we will be raffling off a handmade quilt from The Thread Bear Quilt Shop and an acoustic, 6-string Rogue guitar. Please bring a healthy snack for our snack table to share. *Suggested donation $5 for students, $8-20 regular admission, no donation is too large! Donations through HelpHOPElive are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. And a very special shout out to our wonderful sponcers: The Thread Bear Quilt Shop, 333 North Main Street, Walnut Cove. Keep a lookout for more details to come! More info on the Charlie's ContraCare Fest including photos of silent auction items may be found here: http://charliescontracarefest.blogspot.com/ Web site: https://www.facebook.com/events/131982006976194/.
Winston-Salem - Farmers' Market: Dance at the Farmers' Market at the Old Salem Museums and Gardens 600 South Main St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 from 9am to noon. We'll be dancing on grass, so keep that in mind. Bring water! You may also want to bring folding chairs or a blanket. https://fiddlebowcountrydance.wordpress.com/.
Winston-Salem - Cobblestone Farmers' Market: Concert/music and dance at the Farmers' Market at 900 Old Salem Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 from 9am to noon. We'll be dancing on grass, so keep that in mind. Bring water! You may also want to bring folding chairs or a blanket. https://fiddlebowcountrydance.wordpress.com/.
Winston-Salem - Salem College: The Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers sponsor a dance on some Tuesday nights at the Bryant Hall Gym at Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC. At our regularly scheduled dances, $10 (Members: $8); Full Time Students (23 and under) $6 (Members: $5); Salem students and faculty $3 Bring clean, soft soled shoes. This is absolutely necessary to dance. Web site: http://feetretreat.com/FiddleBow/public/home.cfm.
Winston-Salem - Sunday: Admission: Regular $10, Members $8, Students (23 and under) $6, Student members $5. Children 12 and under Free. (Salem students and faculty $3 at the Sunday dance!). Fun lesson at 5:30pm, dancing from 6pm to 9pm. Web site: https://www.feetretreat.com/.
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*The Colorado link will bring you to Dancing on the Web. The Maine link will bring you to the Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts. The New Mexico link will bring you to the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society. The Utah link will bring you to Utah Contradance Information. These fine organizations and individuals already have complete listings for these states and there is no reason for me to duplicate their efforts.
**As far as I know, there are no regular dances or events in Mississippi, South Dakota or Wyoming, but I have created pages if something changes in the future.