London Barndance Contra

London Barndance Contra London Barndance Company. Central London's monthly contra dance, based in Cecil Sharp House. Zesty music and high-energy dancing.

This is English tradition brought up to date and given a Trans-Atlantic twist. We meet once every month at Cecil Sharp House (near Regents Park). Most dances are in contra formation: long lines of couples, and most people change partners after each dance so come alone or bring a group – you will find plenty of people to dance with. It's easy to join in too, as the caller will walk through all the

moves before the music starts. London Barndance events are now mostly Contra dances. Sometimes a few squares, trad and modern numbers get thrown in for good measure. The exact mix of dances depends on the interests of the caller, and also on the audience: callers often adjust their programme to match the skills and mood of the dancers.

https://youtu.be/ngc000-t8Us?si=3NgQf8VHpDA8ShefContra this Saturday with Diane Silver !
05/05/2026

https://youtu.be/ngc000-t8Us?si=3NgQf8VHpDA8Shef
Contra this Saturday with Diane Silver !

Diane Silver calls the contra dance sequence Steal This Dance by Alan Sklar to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown.Hot Coffee Breakdown is:Tom Cunningham on f...

26/04/2026

Contra Sutra coming to London Barndance Contra on May 9th with Diane Silver Have you saved the date?

Many of you will remember dancing to Contra Sutra in 2024. Here's a reminder of the wonderful music they play ( and look...
16/04/2026

Many of you will remember dancing to Contra Sutra in 2024. Here's a reminder of the wonderful music they play ( and look out for LBC friends. This video from Ashford Contra)

Contra Sutra are Marni Rachmiel Ben Schreiber Dave Bartley

11/04/2026

Playing Two Rivers by Larry Unger

11/04/2026

Contrasaurus with Andrew Swaine yay!

10/04/2026

Benjamin Rowe, Adam Rich-Griffin, Alan Brunier and David Ledsam with Alex and Audrey at Sidmouth. Contrasaurus coming to Cecil Sharp House tomorrow!

11/01/2026

Fabulous crowd celebrating multiple birthdays! 🎉 Also wonderful dancing from the regulars 😎
Lynne Render created such a fun programme.

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Cecil Sharp House
London
NW17

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8pm - 11pm

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