Southern New England Contra & Barn Dances

06/10/2026

HCD's 2nd SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE! Sat 06/13/2026!
@ Temple Beth Torah, 130 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT
@ 7:30pm Saturday, June 13th, 2026 (beginners 7:15pm)

2nd-Saturday Contra UPCOMING HCD 2ND-SATURDAY CONTRA DANCES Saturday, June 13, we’ll be contra dancing to the music of John Kalinowski, known for his mastery of the accordion, concertina, and fife, and Mickey Koth on the fiddle. This duo is frequently described as “exuberant,” blending a high-...

06/01/2026

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Our 2026 Contra Dance THURS. JULY 2 AT 6 PM. Open to everyone that wants to come not just Barrington residents! Get ready to kick off the July 4th weekend and kick up your heels at the Barrington Library! Join us for a lively evening of Contra Dancing with Live Music! —a fun, high-energy social dance that’s been bringing communities together for generations. No experience? No problem! and.. NO need to bring a partner! Contra dance is easy to learn and all about moving in lines with a partner (and your neighbors!) to the rhythm of upbeat folk music. We’ll have the live band "Woody & the West Side Warblers" setting the pace and the friendly dance caller Don Heinold who will guide you through every step, so you can jump right in and enjoy the fun. Expect plenty of laughter, great music, and a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is invited to participate. Festive red, white, and blue dress encouraged! Co-sponsored by The Barrington 250 Committee.
@ Town of Barrington Public Library
281 County Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

05/05/2026

This poem is written and shared from Dudley Laufman, dance caller & 2009 National Heritage Fellow! Those who know the dance will appreciate it all the more. Both he and I only call this special dance in May to the tune of the same name!

05/13/2025

BLUE SLOPE SQUARE DANCE, Friday 06/20/2025!
@ Blue Slope Barn, 138 Blue Hill Rd Franklin CT 06254
@ 7:00 pm, Friday, June the 20th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1254003913401668&set=a.448944587240942

2025 square dance season is about to begin! Come join in the fun!

04/17/2025

WILLIAMSBURG "BURGY" GRANGE CONTRA DANCE, Sat. 04/19/2025
@ Williamsburg "Burgy" Grange, 10 Main Street, Williamsburg, MA
@ 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 19th, 2025
https://explorewesternmass.com/event/williamsburg-williamsburg/

03/29/2025

GRANBY GRANGE CONTRA DANCE, Sat. 03/29/2025
@ Granby Grange 212 North Granby Road, Route 189, Granby CT
@ 7 - 9 pm, Saturday, March 29th 2025
http://ctstategrange.org/ShowEvent.asp?ID=7362

07/02/2024

CONTRA FOR A CAUSE, Sunday April the 13th!
Second SUNDAYS! Even in the Summer because we have Air Conditioning!

In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, Arlington Council #109 invites you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience, just know how to have one heck of a great time!!