Second Saturday Square & Contra Dance
As a community we take the health and welfare of our members seriously.
Starting May 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted, we will be not be requiring vaccinations and masks for in-person events. Some dances in May and June may still require masks - check the individual event listings for details. Participants are welcome to bring individually wrapped snacks to share at the break
By participating in our events you are agreeing to be mindful of the safety precautions that limit the spread of disease and to treat others with consideration and respect. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
We will still be requesting payment via the BFMS Website
We look forward to singing and dancing together.
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Square and Contra Dancing on the 2nd Saturday of the month running from 8:00 'till 10:30 pm, with a short break in the middle.
Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 non-members.
Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome. No Experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.
Contra dance FAQs.
Please download our Saturday Dance Flier
Check out some pictures from the Free dance on August 8th. See what you missed. Click Here
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information email Carol at satdance at bfms.org or call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS.
The dance is held at the Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Directions to the Church of the Nativity
Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 non-members.
Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome. No Experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.
Contra dance FAQs.
Please download our Saturday Dance Flier
Check out some pictures from the Free dance on August 8th. See what you missed. Click Here
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information email Carol at satdance at bfms.org or call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS.
The dance is held at the Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Directions to the Church of the Nativity
Introduction to Contra Dance: 7:30–8 pm
Contra Dance: 8–10:30 pm
Contra Dance: 8–10:30 pm
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.CDSS send love to freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Saturday, June 10 2023
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
New dancer lesson: 7:30 PM
Use this link for online payment https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php...
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Saturday, July 08 2023
8-10:30 PM
TBD calling to:
Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevich - fiddle/mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion/piano
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Saturday, August 12 2023
8-10:30 PM
TBD calling to:
Petrichord - Sophie Chang, Colleen Holroyd, Bobby LaRose
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Saturday, November 11 2023
8-10:30 PM
TBD calls to Amberwing, Emily Aubrey, Robin Wilson and Janina O'Brien
New dancer lesson: 7:30 PM
Use this link for online payment https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php...
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Saturday, March 09 2024
8-10:30 PM
TBD calls to Some Assembly, Mary Corletta Flora, Joe Klausner, Adam Lee, and Donna Moore Boylan
New dancer lesson: 7:30 PM
Use this link for online payment https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php...
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: $7 members, $10 nonmembers.