
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra lines and reels in a college gym, guided by a caller and rooted in folk social dance traditions. A weekly community night built for joyful partnering, spinning, and newcomer friendly participation.
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Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.

Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.

Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.

Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.
Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.

Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.

Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.
Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.

Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.

Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.

Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.

Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.
Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.

Fiddle, guitar, bass, and mandolin power an upbeat old-time string band dance, with Stephanie Marie calling and a free introductory lesson before the evening’s caller-led social dancing.

Fiddle, guitar, bass, and mandolin power an upbeat old-time string band dance, with Stephanie Marie calling and a free introductory lesson before the evening’s caller-led social dancing.
Fiddle, guitar, bass, and mandolin power an upbeat old-time string band dance, with Stephanie Marie calling and a free introductory lesson before the evening’s caller-led social dancing.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.

Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.

Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.

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

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

Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.

Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.
Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.

Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.

Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a participatory jam atmosphere. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars swapping traditional melodies late into the evening.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.

Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.

Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.

Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.

Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.

Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.
Unplugged bluegrass tunes fill a welcoming taproom as musicians bring instruments and join a participatory jam; players of every skill level can share traditional acoustic music, moving to the patio in fair weather.

Step onto a welcoming dance floor for social tango set to traditional 1940s music, with graceful dancing, elegant ambience, friendly company, and homemade snacks through midnight.

Step onto a welcoming dance floor for social tango set to traditional 1940s music, with graceful dancing, elegant ambience, friendly company, and homemade snacks through midnight.
Step onto a welcoming dance floor for social tango set to traditional 1940s music, with graceful dancing, elegant ambience, friendly company, and homemade snacks through midnight.

A midweek Latin dance party with a DJ spinning salsa, bachata, and reggaeton rhythms in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a high-energy social floor, late-night vibes, and plenty of room to move.

A midweek Latin dance party with a DJ spinning salsa, bachata, and reggaeton rhythms in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a high-energy social floor, late-night vibes, and plenty of room to move.
A midweek Latin dance party with a DJ spinning salsa, bachata, and reggaeton rhythms in a lively brewery taproom. Expect a high-energy social floor, late-night vibes, and plenty of room to move.
