This page tries to keep track of all contra dances in West Virginia including dance camps and weekends along with other events in West Virginia 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.

July 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 30, 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Dance Series: Helvetia - Squares Location: Helvetia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: As part of the Swiss Independence Day Celebration

August 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): Steve Ballman, Jesse Downs, Michael Ismerio, Phil Jamison, Pete LaBerge, Lou Maiuri, Beth Molaro, Bill Ohse, Taylor Runner, Dave Shombert; Band(s)/Musician(s): Born Old, Mudhole Control, Orpheus Supertones, Run of the Mill Stringband and Yeah Buddies; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 8, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): Steve Ballman, Jesse Downs, Michael Ismerio, Phil Jamison, Pete LaBerge, Lou Maiuri, Beth Molaro, Bill Ohse, Taylor Runner, Dave Shombert; Band(s)/Musician(s): Born Old, Mudhole Control, Orpheus Supertones, Run of the Mill Stringband and Yeah Buddies; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 8, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): Steve Ballman, Jesse Downs, Michael Ismerio, Phil Jamison, Pete LaBerge, Lou Maiuri, Beth Molaro, Bill Ohse, Taylor Runner, Dave Shombert; Band(s)/Musician(s): Born Old, Mudhole Control, Orpheus Supertones, Run of the Mill Stringband and Yeah Buddies; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 8, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): Steve Ballman, Jesse Downs, Michael Ismerio, Phil Jamison, Pete LaBerge, Lou Maiuri, Beth Molaro, Bill Ohse, Taylor Runner, Dave Shombert; Band(s)/Musician(s): Born Old, Mudhole Control, Orpheus Supertones, Run of the Mill Stringband and Yeah Buddies; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 8, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Helvetia - Squares Location: Helvetia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: As part of the Swiss Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Sargon de Jesus; Band(s)/Musician(s): Montage (Rachel Bell, Jane Knoeck, Tom Santasario); Note:

Sunday, August 8, 2010  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): Steve Ballman, Jesse Downs, Michael Ismerio, Phil Jamison, Pete LaBerge, Lou Maiuri, Beth Molaro, Bill Ohse, Taylor Runner, Dave Shombert; Band(s)/Musician(s): Born Old, Mudhole Control, Orpheus Supertones, Run of the Mill Stringband and Yeah Buddies; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 8, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 15, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 15, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): Nils Fredland, Cis Hinkle and Bill Litchman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Elixir; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Joe Newberry, Dave Bing, Cathy Barton, Dave Para and others; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 15, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Bruce Hamilton, Cis Hinkle, DeLaura Padovan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 22, 2010

September 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Carol Ormand; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Latter Day Lizards (Peter Barnes, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak); Note:

Friday, September 10, 2010  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Adina Gordon and Bob Isaacs; Band(s)/Musician(s): Nightwatch, The Contraptions and The Love Mongrels; Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 12, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dance Series: Helvetia - Squares - Fair Location: Helvetia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Square dancing is one of the events at the fair

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Adina Gordon and Bob Isaacs; Band(s)/Musician(s): Nightwatch, The Contraptions and The Love Mongrels; Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 12, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Dance Series: Helvetia - Squares - Fair Location: Helvetia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Square dancing is one of the events at the fair

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Adina Gordon and Bob Isaacs; Band(s)/Musician(s): Nightwatch, The Contraptions and The Love Mongrels; Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 12, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010  Dance Series: Fayetteville - Footmad Jamboree Location: Fayetteville Caller(s): Warren Doyle and Volunteers; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Contrarians and Volunteers; Note: Music and dance weekend; event ends on September 19, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Dance Series: Fayetteville - Footmad Jamboree Location: Fayetteville Caller(s): Warren Doyle and Volunteers; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Contrarians and Volunteers; Note: Music and dance weekend; event ends on September 19, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Dance Series: Fayetteville - Footmad Jamboree Location: Fayetteville Caller(s): Warren Doyle and Volunteers; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Contrarians and Volunteers; Note: Music and dance weekend; event ends on September 19, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Dance Series: West Virginia State Parks - Square Dances Location: Various Caller(s): Lou Maiuri; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Location: Cass Railroad State Park

October 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Janine Smith; Band(s)/Musician(s): Old Sledge (Chance McCoy, TBA); Note:

Saturday, October 9, 2010  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Cindy Harris; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Old Time Dance

Friday, October 15, 2010  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Dance Series: West Virginia State Parks - Square Dances Location: Various Caller(s): Lou Maiuri; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Location: Tygart Lake State Park

Sunday, October 24, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on October 31, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on October 31, 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Special Halloween Eve Dance; costumes encouraged

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on October 31, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Bing, Mike Bryant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Jones, Pam Lund, Erynn Marshall, Bob Smakula, Greta VanDoren; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on October 31, 2010

November 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: Still recovering from last week

Saturday, November 13, 2010  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Taylor Runner; Band(s)/Musician(s): 3 Guys Sitting; Note: Squares and contras

Friday, November 19, 2010  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

December 2010

Saturday, December 4, 2010  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sugar Beat (Elke Baker, Susan Brandt, Marc Glickman); Note: Holiday dance; potluck at 6pm

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Randy Peters; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Contras

Friday, December 17, 2010  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010  Dance Series: Contradancers Delight Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Great Bear Trio, Lift Ticket and The Elftones; Note: Multi-day dance camp; register in advance; event ends on December 31, 2010

January 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

February 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

March 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

April 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

May 2011

Friday, May 6, 2011  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and TBA; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 8, 2011

Saturday, May 7, 2011  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and TBA; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 8, 2011

Sunday, May 8, 2011  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and TBA; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 8, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, May 27, 2011  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 29, 2011

Saturday, May 28, 2011  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 29, 2011

Sunday, May 29, 2011  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 29, 2011

June 2011

Friday, June 17, 2011  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, June 24, 2011  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 26, 2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 26, 2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 26, 2011

Venue and dance information

Beckley - Whitewater Whirl: Dance weekend in early May at Fayette County Park. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.whitewaterwhirl.org/.

Beckwith: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor the Fall Fling in September which features dancing, music, potluck, camping and fun at beautiful Fayette County Park/4H camp. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Capon Bridge - Almost Heaven: is a Long Weekend of Contra, Swing, Waltz and More with workshops in Swing, Hambo, Waltz and a Children's Program plus plenty of contra dancing at the Timber Ridge Camp in late May. Singles, Couples, and Families are all welcome. Web site: http://www.contradancers.com/heaven/index.html.

Charleston: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor dances, generally on the 3rd Friday of the month from October to April at the St John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St [corner of Leon Sullivan Way and Quarrier Street]. Call 304.415.3668 for more information. Dances start at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. Contra dance workshop for new dancers: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $7.00 Individual, $15 Family. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Charleston - Vandalia Gathering: The West Virginia Division of Culture and History hosts the Vandalia Gathering at the Cultural Center and State Capitol Grounds with free admission and music, dancing, stories, crafts, food and fun. Web site: http://www.wvculture.org/vandalia/.

Charleston - New Year's Eve: Special dance sponsored by The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) at St John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St [corner of Leon Sullivan Way and Quarrier Street]. Call 304.415.3668 for more information. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Clifftop - Appalachian String Band Festival: Five day weekend festival of music contests, concerts, workshops, square dances (no contras), camping and a hymn-sing. Web site: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/index.html.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Dance workshops and classes cover a variety of dances and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer): at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music and dance workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. No formal contra dance programming, but it may be included in some of the evening dances (along with other types of dancing and concerts). Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Folk Arts Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music and dance workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Some contra dance programming, but it may be included in some of the evening dances (along with other types of dancing and concerts). Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. A celebration of traditional dance, crafts, and music. Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall): at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs. Music workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion: Weekend at Davis and Elkins College in late October. Music events, classes, concerts and workshops. Evenings include concerts and possibly dances. Web site: http://www.augustaheritage.com.

Elkins - Wild and Wonderful Dance Weekend: is sponsored by the Randolph County Community Arts Center with assistance from Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College and the Elkins Country Dance Society and is held at the Randolph County Community Arts Center at the corner of Park Street and Randolph Avenue in mid-January with workshops, dances and jam sessions. Registration in advance is strongly recommended. Web site: http://www.randolpharts.org.

Fayetteville - Footmad Jamboree: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor the Fall Fling in September which features dancing, music, potluck, camping and fun at beautiful Fayette County Park/4H camp. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Glenville - West Virginia State Folk Festival: Four day folk festival in June with a variety of events including square dancing. Web site: http://www.wvfolkfestival.org/index.html.

Helvetia - Squares: Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Star Band (Red) Hall or Community Hall. Fund-raiser for hall renovations. 304.924.6435. Web site: http://www.footmad.org or http://www.helvetiawv.com/.

Helvetia - Helvetia Fair: Square Dance as part of this weekend fair. Web site: http://www.helvetiawv.com/.

High View - Football Dance Weekend: An annual dance weekend in mid-September at the Timber Ridge Camp, High View, West Virginia. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.footfalldance.com/.

High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults at the Timber Ridge Camp in High View held in August. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.cdss.org.

Morgantown - Contra and Square Dance: The Morgantown Friends of Old-Time Music invite you to come dance with us. Beginners and singles are encouraged to attend. Each dance is taught with a brief walk through before the music begins. Dances are generally a mix of old time squares, contras, circle dances and waltzes. Dress is casual and children are welcome. We dance with strangers! Dances are from 8:00 pm-10:30 pm at the Marilla Center (unless otherwise noted). Dances are held September-May. $5 Admission ~ $3 Students. For more information call Cindy at 304.296.4954. Web site: http://myweb.wvnet.edu/~mswim/sqdance.html or http://www.morgantowndance.com/.

Morgantown - Contradancers Delight Holiday: Five Nights and Four Full Days at the Lakeview Resort in late December. Comfortable accommodations at a reasonable, affordable price! Great music, fantastic callers, fine food, and friendly dancers! Truly wild and wonderful! Register in advance. Web site: http://www.lmc.edu/faculty/DoyleW/cdh.html.

Morgantown - Gardner Winter Music Festival: is a two-day music festival in late February with a square dance on Saturday night at the South Middle School. Web site: http://www.gwmf.org/.

Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend: is held annually in June with dances and workshops. Camping (hotels nearby). Friday night potluck. Web site: http://morgantowndance.com/weekend.htm.

Roanoke - Terpsichore's Holiday: The Lloyd Shaw Foundation sponsors this dance camp in late December/early January at the Stonewall Resort. Terpsichore's Holiday is a folk dance and music camp for ages *4 and up. Join us 5 days and nights of dancing, singing, music-making, crafts, nature hikes, meals and 4 star accomodations. The camp typically features classes in Contras and Squares, Waltz, Couples Dances, Longsword, Morris, English Country Dances, Dance Band and more. Our goal is to introduce, promote, and teach these unique traditional dances in a fun and engaging way so that they may be carried on for generations to come. Web site: http://www.danceholiday.net/.

Shepherdstown: This dance series is sponsored by Shepherdstown Music and Dance and is held on the first Saturday of each month and occasionally on a fifth Saturday. Unless otherwise noted below, all dances are held at 8 p.m. at the War Memorial Building at the corner of German and King Street in Shepherdstown, West Virginia (see map). Visit our contacts page to link to a real human being if you have questions. Contra dance workshops begin at 7:30. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for the dance. Admission is: $7 for members over age 12 (become a member); $10 for nonmembers over age 12; $5 for dancers under age 12. Web site: http://smad.us/.

Shepherdstown - Upper Potomac Scandinavian Fiddle and Dance Weekend: An annual music and dance (mostly Scandinavian, but with a contra dance) with workshops in Scandinavian dance, fiddle, mixed-instrument repertoire and ensemble at Shepherd University. Register in advance. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/scanfiddle/index.html.

Shepherdstown - Cape Breton Fiddle Fest: An annual music and dance (a mix of Cape Breton and Celtic, but with a contra dance) with workshops in dance, fiddle, mixed-instrument repertoire and ensemble at Shepherd University. Held in mid-October. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/celticfiddle/.

Shepherdstown - Fiddle Retreat: An annual (mostly) music weekend with workshops in fiddle and a variety of instruments along with a contra dance during the weekend. Held in late January. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/fiddleretreat/index.html.

Various locations - West Virginia State Parks Square Dance: Series of dances in various state parks with long-time caller Lou Maiuri. Dances are free and begin at 8pm. Check press releases for details. Web site: http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/journal/loumaiuri.aspx.

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Produced by Charlie Seelig
Last updated on July 30, 2010