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EFS hosts contra dances, Morris dancing, Scottish Country dancing and Cascade Contras dance weekend! Two Rivers Morris is also part of EFS.

EFS hosts regular contra dances, open to the general public, usually on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from September through May. We sometimes add "special" dances when exceptional talent passes through town. We also host a Cascade Contras Dance Weekend each year in October, and usually a summer party in August. These enthusiastic dancers meet on Thursdays to practice ancient English rituals with a Eugene twist.

04/08/2026

Community Contra Dance this Saturday, April 11
(Music by The Electrodes with Laurel Thomas Calling)
Beginners Welcome-No partner needed
Calling will use gender-neutral terminology
Lesson at 7pm, Dance from 7:30 - 10pm
Admission: $12-$20 non-members; $10 - $20 for EFS members; $8 students
Dance held at Edison Elementary School; 1328 E22nd Ave., Eugene
Folk Tradition…Dance Party Vibes!

03/24/2026

Community Contra Dance
This Saturday Night, March 28
Music by The Overtones with Stacy Rose Calling
Beginners Welcome-No partner needed
Calling will use gender-neutral terminology
Lesson at 7pm, Dance from 7:30 - 10pm
Admission: $12-$20 non-members; $10 - $20 for EFS members; $8 students
Dance held at Edison Elementary School; 1328 E22nd Ave., Eugene
Folk Tradition…Dance Party Vibes!

03/21/2026

Come on out for some singing tonight!

01/20/2026

Community Contra Dance this Saturday, January 24
Music by The Hat Band with Ric Goldman Calling
Beginners Welcome-No partner needed
Calling will use gender-neutral terminology
Lesson at 7pm, Dance from 7:30 - 10pm
Admission: $12-$20 non-members; $10 - $20 for EFS members; $8 students
Dance held at Edison Elementary School; 1328 E22nd Ave., Eugene
Folk Tradition…Dance Party Vibes!

01/09/2026

Be sure to mark your calendars for Cascade Contras dance weekend — now in MAY! Registration opens Feb. 1st. Looking forward to dancing with you all then!

01/03/2026

Eugene--Get ready to dance in the New Year!

12/07/2025

Contra Dance, Cookies, and Cocoa this Saturday, December 13
Music by The Nettles with Koren Wake calling
Beginners Welcome-No partner needed
Calling will use gender-neutral terminology
Lesson at 7pm, Dance from 7:30 - 10pm
Admission: $12-$20 non-members; $10 - $20 for EFS members; $8 students
At Edison Elementary School; 1328 E22nd Ave., Eugene
Folk Tradition…Dance Party Vibes! Cookies! Cocoa!

11/15/2025

Contra Dance Saturday November 22!
Music by The Overtones with calling by Laurel Thomas.
No partner necessary--Everyone Welcome!
Lesson at 7, Dance 7:30 - 10.
Edison Elementary, 1328 E22nd Ave.
Sliding scale $12 - 20, Students $8

11/02/2025

Join us for a special Monday night contra dance with some out-of-town, out of this world talent on November 10.
We will have live music from Olympia's Countercurrent, and calling from the outstanding George Marshall visiting all the way from Massachusetts!

Everyone is welcome--no partner necessary.
Lesson at 7pm, Dance from 7:30 - 10
At Village School, 3411 Willamette St.
Tickets at the door. Sliding scale $12 - 20, students $8.

10/09/2025

Contra Dance this Saturday, October 11
Emerald Country Dance Orchestra with Kelly Tabor calling
Edison Elementary, 1328 E 22nd Ave, Eugene
Lesson at 7, Dance from 7:30 - 10pm
Sliding scale $12 - 20, Students $8
Everyone welcome, no partner necessary! Hope to see you there!

09/25/2025

Coming up this Sunday, September 28. Hope to see you there!!

09/07/2025

It's time for our first Eugene Contra Dance of the 2025/26 season!
The Carrflowers with Kayla Blanchflower calling
Saturday, September 13; 7:00 lesson, 7:30 dance
At the Village School, 3411 Willamette Street
Everyone Welcome-No partner necessary!
$12 - 20 sliding scale, $8 for students

Support EFS and local folk music and dancing by becoming a member! Get a discount at each dance, and a personal name badge to wear at dances. https://eugenefolklore.org/join-renew-eugene-folklore-membership/join-renew-eugene-folklore-membership/

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