Contra Dance

Easy to Learn New England Style Contra, Square & Circle Dances

with Caller Rose Sheehan and live music

$15-25 sliding scale per person, notaflof, under 16 free

NEW SCHEDULE:

6-7pm Family Dance – contra dances geared towards families with young children

7-9pm Contra Dance – all ages and levels welcome

BUY TIX ONLINE    Tix will also be available at the door.

About Family Dance Hour (6:00–7:00 PM)

Geared roughly for ages 4–10 and their families, this hour is designed as a warm, welcoming launchpad for the main event. It gives younger dancers a chance to burn off energy, learn the core figures, and build confidence with accessible instruction.

We encourage families to stay for the regular dance that follows! Younger children can put their new skills into practice during the early sets of the main evening, dance in tandem with a parent, or simply relax and enjoy the live music. Whether your family stays for one set of the main dance or the whole night, you are welcome to make the evening your own.

Children & Families at Our Contra Dance

We love having children and families as part of our contra dance community! Nurturing young enthusiasm for live music, movement, and tradition is at the heart of what we do, and kids are always welcome to join in the fun.

To keep our events enjoyable and safe for everyone, we ask for your help with a few basic safety guidelines when children are not on the dance floor:

• Participate in the dances: Children’s readiness to manage dance structure varies, so we rely on parental judgement rather than fixed age limits. Young dancers thrive in the main sets when they can comfortably follow caller instructions, sustain focus for a full dance, and maintain spatial awareness around fast-moving adults. Dancing in tandem alongside an adult is also an option.
• Keep the floor clear during sets: Because contra dancing involves fast-moving lines, unexpected turns, and backing up without looking, active dancers cannot easily dodge someone darting across the room. Please ensure children refrain from running around the hall or playing between the lines while a dance is in progress to prevent trips and collisions.
• Supervise off-floor play: For their safety, children should remain with an adult or in designated non-dancing areas away from the movement of the floor.