Wednesday Night Contra Dances

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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.

• Gender-free calling

• No partner? No problem.

• New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm

• Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission

• $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)

• $15 for non-members

• Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!
  

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances

Please see our Behavior Policy

For more information email contra at bfms.org.

Directions to Lovely Lane Church

Check our Facebook group for the latest information.

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Wednesday, July 01 2026 
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
 
Wednesday, July 08 2026 
Evan De Smitt calls to the music of Susan Brandt (flute) and Tom Wright (ten string mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, July 15 2026 
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
 
Wednesday, July 22 2026 
Stephan Rochefort calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, July 29 2026 
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Petrichord: Bobby LaRose (keys, mandolin, bones), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet), Sophie Chang (cello). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Wednesday, August 05 2026 
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
 
Wednesday, August 12 2026 
TBD calls to the music of TBD
 
Wednesday, August 19 2026 
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
 
Wednesday, August 26 2026 
Darlene Underwood calls to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Kate Sanders (keyboard), and Luis de Leon (percussion). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 

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Saturday, June 27 2026 
Flatfooting workshop with Becky Hill
Dancing is a great way to participate in old-time music! In this workshop we will explore the Appalachian percussive dance forms of flatfooting and clogging and its relationship to string band music. The goal is to give you the tools to dance at a square dance, jam session or in your kitchen. In addition to the basics, we will focus on musicality, improvisation, and what it means to dance the tune. This class will accommodate all levels, come as you are. No prior experience is necessary. Leather-bottomed or smooth-soled shoes are suggested.
Admission: $15 advance, $20 day-of.
Location: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Pay online at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
 
Saturday, June 27 2026 
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Becky Hill calling, with music by Katie Stahl and Sunita Pathik
Saturday, June 27, 3-4:30pm
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Becky Hill. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under, $30 family max
Location: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
 
Monday, June 29 2026 
English Country Dance
An evening of English Country Dance from 8 o'clock until half past 10 pm.

Francine Krasowska at the piano, Becky Ross on violin and Mark Vidor on accordion will be playing all the tunes called by Andrea Nettleton.

snacks are welcome but not required. However, registration is available via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, July 01 2026 
Contra Dance
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
 
Monday, July 06 2026 
English Country Dance
Post 4th-o'-July English Country Dance! 8 pm till 10:30 pm.
Loyalists not turned away; no questions asked.

Emily Aubrey will call to the playing of Robin Wilson on flute and concertina, Carl Friedman on violin, and Janina O'Brien at the piano for the most part.

Please consider bringing a snack to bolster our socializing and energy levels, but, no pressure. However....
please register via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, July 08 2026 
Contra Dance
Evan De Smitt calls to the music of Susan Brandt (flute) and Tom Wright (ten string mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 

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