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

August 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010  Dance Series: Princeton - Wednesday Location: Princeton Caller(s): Dan Black; Band(s)/Musician(s): Blue Jersey (Louise McClure, Ellen Ruck, Frank Ruck, Michael Sutton); Note: Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: East Hanover - Swingin' Tern Location: East Hanover Caller(s): Melissa Taggart; Band(s)/Musician(s): Village Idiot (Amelia Mason, Ross Harriss); Note:

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Dance Series: Princeton - Wednesday Location: Princeton Caller(s): Bob Isaacs; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Roebling Ramblers (Rick Carlson, Paul Sidlick, Peter Szego); Note: Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Dance Series: Princeton - Wednesday Location: Princeton Caller(s): Mark Widmer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Harbor Mystic (Sarah Gowan, Ross Harriss, Pat Palmer, Bill Quern, Amy Zakar); Note: Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Dance Series: East Hanover - Swingin' Tern Location: East Hanover Caller(s): Open mic ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes (Henry Koretzky, Mike Rovine, Jill Smith); Note: Bob Isaacs is coordinating the callers

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Dance Series: Princeton - Wednesday Location: Princeton Caller(s): Sue Dupré; Band(s)/Musician(s): Pickup Band led by Lenora Kandiner; Note: Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Dance Series: Princeton - Saturday Location: Princeton Caller(s): Mark Widmer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Perpetual e-Motion (John Coté, Ed Howe); Note: Location: Carl A. Fields Center, Princeton University, 58 Prospect Avenue; Florence Powers Memorial Dance and PCD Fundraiser; admission $15

October 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010  Dance Series: Folk Project Fall Festival Location: Bloomingdale Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers (Bronwyn Bird, Andy Reiner, Mariel Vandersteel, Stash Wyslouch); Note: Three-day music and dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 10, 2010

Saturday, October 9, 2010  Dance Series: Folk Project Fall Festival Location: Bloomingdale Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers (Bronwyn Bird, Andy Reiner, Mariel Vandersteel, Stash Wyslouch); Note: Three-day music and dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 10, 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Dance Series: Folk Project Fall Festival Location: Bloomingdale Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers (Bronwyn Bird, Andy Reiner, Mariel Vandersteel, Stash Wyslouch); Note: Three-day music and dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 10, 2010

Bloomingdale - Folk Project Spring Festival: Weekend music and dance camp in May. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.folkproject.org/.

Bloomingdale - Folk Project Fall Festival: Weekend music and dance camp in October. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.folkproject.org/.

East Hanover - Swingin' Tern: The dances are sponsored by The Folk Project and held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Road. Admission is $10 per adult, $5 per student with Student ID. The beginner's workshop starts at 7:30 PM with the dance following at 8 PM. INFORMATION: (973) 822-2137, (973) 989-4429. Web site: http://www.folkproject.org/.

East Hanover - Swingin' Tern - New Year's Eve: This annual dance is sponsored by The Folk Project and held on New Year's Eve at The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Road with a potluck supper at 6:30pm and dancing from 8pm to 1am. Advanced registration recommended. Tickets will cost $20 each if requested by 12/24, $25 each after that and at the door. [Students: $12 advance, $15 door]INFORMATION: (973) 822-2137, (973) 989-4429. Web site: http://www.folkproject.org/.

Lawrenceville - Rum and Onions: The Princeton Country Dancers sponsor this annual Halloween dance on or near the night of Halloween at the Lawrenceville Intermediate School. There is an afternoon dance from 3:00pm to 5:30pm followed by a pot-luck supper, starting at 6:00pm, then an evening dance from 7:30 until 11:00pm. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Princeton - Community Dance: Come one and all to join in the fun of an old-fashioned barn dance for all ages! There is always live music & professional calling. All Dances are taught; no experience or partners are necessary! Great fun for the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents! Dances are from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (or 3:00pm to 5:00pm, check site for details). All Dances are held at the Suzanne Patterson Center Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ (behind Princeton Borough Hall & police station, near intersection of Routes 27 & 206). Admission: $4/person, $12/family. A potluck follows the community dance and is before the evening dance. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Princeton - Wednesday: The Princeton Country Dancers sponsor dances on Wednesdays at Suzanne Batterson Center on Monument Drive, behind Borough Hall and the police station, near the intersection of Routes 27 and 206. All dances taught/prompted. New dancers welcome. No partner needed. Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in. No fragrances please. Regular admission is $8. Students/Seniors (65+) - $5 with ID. The Pick-Up Band (PUB) is open to all. Contact leader for information. Contra dances may include traditional & modern contras, squares, mixers and couple dances. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Princeton - Saturday: The Princeton Country Dancers sponsor contra dances on 4th Saturdays at Suzanne Batterson Center on Monument Drive, behind Borough Hall and the police station, near the intersection of Routes 27 and 206. All dances taught/prompted. New dancers welcome. No partner needed. Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in. No fragrances please. The evening dance is from 8:00pm-11:00pm. Regular admission is $10. Students/Seniors (65+) - $5 with ID. The Pick-Up Band (PUB) is open to all. Contact leader for information. Contra dances may include traditional & modern contras, squares, mixers and couple dances. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Princeton - Community/Family Dances: The Princeton Country Dancers sponsor dances on various Sundays during non-summer months at Suzanne Batterson Center on Monument Drive, behind Borough Hall and the police station, near the intersection of Routes 27 and 206. All dances taught/prompted. New dancers welcome. No partner needed. Please bring soft-soled shoes to dance in. No fragrances please. Cost is $4/person; $12 per family. The Pick-Up Band (PUB) is open to all. Contact leader for information. Contra dances may include traditional & modern contras, squares, mixers and couple dances. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Princeton - New Year's Eve: Dance (contras and English) at the Suzanne Patterson Center(behind Borough Hall in Princeton, near the intersection of Rt. 206 and Nassau St.) Admission at the door: $20 regular admission, $10 for students, $15 seniors (65+) - with ID. Discount for advance sales. No Partner required! To protect the floor of the hall, please bring clean soft-soled shoes to dance in. Decorating at 7pm; beginners' workshop at 7:30pm; dance begins at 8pm. Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Stockton - New Jersey Farm to School Network: Fundraiser, including dancing for the organization. At Woods Edge Wools Farm, 78 Bowne Station Road. Food and drinks for sale. 5pm to 9pm. Admission: $10 is advance, $15 at the door. Web site: http://www.njfarmtoschool.org/.

Titusville - Lambertsville Country Dancers: sponsor dances at the Titusville United Methodist Church, 7 Church Road (off Rt. 29/River Road). Starting with our January 1st, 2010 dance, LCD dances will be moving, as the Titusville United Methodist Church will no longer be available to us. Please stay tuned for more information as we look for a new location. Dance from 8:00pm-10:45pm, newcomers session at 7:30pm. Admission $8, students $5. Home-made tasty treats for the break are always appreciated. Please bring clean non-marking shoes for dancing. Questions about the dance? Want to volunteer to be a dance manager or run the sound system? Call or email: Susan Pierson at ecokids-AT SIGN-verizon.net or (215) 348-8471. Web site: http://www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org/.

Trenton - Winter Cotillion: The Princeton Country Dancers sponsor this annual event in December. 5:00 pm Candlelit Pot-Luck Dinner; 6:30 pm Seasonal Entertainment by Local Dance Teams + Carol Singing for All; 7:00 - 10:00 pm Contra and English Dancing + Concert by the Cotillion Singers. Bring a ready to serve (pre-cut) dessert to share at the break! Festive or spiffy dress encouraged + Admission $12 Students $6 Web site: http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

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Last updated on July 30, 2010