Wednesday Night Contra & Square Dances
Contra dance for all!
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 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
With the end of the public health emergency, we are not currently requiring vaccinations or masks for our events. We welcome mask-wearing. By participating 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 and let us know if we should let attendees know about potential illness spread at our events.
For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS or email amdance at bfms.org.
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Wednesday, September 18 2024
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels - Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 02 2024
Sargon de Jesus calls to music by Flamingo Sketches - Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, fiddle, mandolin, feet) and Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 16 2024
Kappy Laning calls to the Baltimore Open Band led by McGregor Yatsevitch. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 30 2024
Penelope Weinberger calls to Sugar Beat - Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), and Marc Glickman (piano). Special 5th Wednesday Halloween dance, costumes encouraged! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
