Wednesday Night Contra Dances
Contra dance for all!
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing every Wednesday, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.
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Gender-free calling
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No partner? No problem.
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New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
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Live music from local, regional, and national bands
Admission
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$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
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$15 for non-members
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Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information email contra at bfms.org.
Check our Facebook group for the latest information.
Wednesday, November 04 2026
Daniel Friedman calls to the music of William Brauneis (Fiddle, Guitar), Sam Mihavetz (Cello, Banjo), and Katie Stahl (Piano, Fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 11 2026
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Dead Sea Squirrels: Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, and banjo), Henry Yoshimura (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 18 2026
Kappy Laning calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 25 2026
Luke Schoppert calls to the music of Roundtuit: Charlie Pilzer (piano) & Rebecca Weiss (fiddle), with Leigh Pilzer. The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 02 2026
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Wombat Crossing: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Janina O'Brien (accordion, bodhran, whistle, Québécois foot percussion), Charlie Pilzer (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 09 2026
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Contra Intuitive: Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and Gina Faber (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 16 2026
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Peter Subramanian (fiddle) and Jonathan Vocke (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 23 2026
No dance this week.
Wednesday, December 30 2026
No dance this week.
