
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra lines and partner swings in a college gym, rooted in folk dance and social music traditions. Community centered night built for newcomers and regulars alike, with a welcoming, joy forward vibe.
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Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.

Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.

Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.

Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.

Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.

Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.
Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.

Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

Three hours of country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience required.

Three hours of country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience required.
Three hours of country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior dance experience required.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

Barefoot, freeform ecstatic dance set to an uplifting DJ mix, inviting somatic release and playful connection in a spacious school gym. A community-centered midday wave with a wellness focus and come as you are vibe.

Barefoot, freeform ecstatic dance set to an uplifting DJ mix, inviting somatic release and playful connection in a spacious school gym. A community-centered midday wave with a wellness focus and come as you are vibe.
Barefoot, freeform ecstatic dance set to an uplifting DJ mix, inviting somatic release and playful connection in a spacious school gym. A community-centered midday wave with a wellness focus and come as you are vibe.

Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.

Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.

A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.

A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.
A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.

A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.

A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.
A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.

Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.

Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.
Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.

Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.

Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.
Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.

A midweek brewery dance party with Latin rhythms and a social-floor vibe built for spinning through salsa and bachata. Grab a pint between songs and keep the energy going late into the night.

A midweek brewery dance party with Latin rhythms and a social-floor vibe built for spinning through salsa and bachata. Grab a pint between songs and keep the energy going late into the night.
A midweek brewery dance party with Latin rhythms and a social-floor vibe built for spinning through salsa and bachata. Grab a pint between songs and keep the energy going late into the night.