Second Saturday Square & Contra Dance

BFMS is having in-person events again! Being mindful of the need to protect those most at risk of infection from Covid-19, we are requiring effective mask wearing, proof of vaccination and online ticket purchasing (allows contact tracing) for many events. We intend to adjust as the situation changes. We look forward to seeing you in-person soon!

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.

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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

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, October 08 2022
8 - 10:30 PM
Donna Hunt calling to Strings on Wings ~ Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (guitar)
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Pre-registration information available by Sept 29 on www.bfms.org
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

Saturday, November 12 2022
8 - 10:30 PM
Kim Forry calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevich - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Pre-registration information available by late October on www.bfms.org
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

Saturday, December 10 2022
8 - 10:30 PM
Band: Brenna Hogan - Fiddle, Shane Knudsen - Fiddle, Art Abrams - Bass, John Sauer - Guitar, Jay White - Banjo
Caller: TBD
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Pre-registration information available by late November on www.bfms.org
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

Saturday, January 14 2023
8 - 10:30 PM
Caller: Mike Lentz
Band: TBD
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks, and proof of vaccination are required.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

Saturday, February 11 2023
8-10:30 PM
Caroline Barnes calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (fiddle)
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks, and proof of vaccination are required.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212