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, December 10 2025
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 24 2025
No dance on Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 31 2025
No dance on New Year's Eve
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins calls to the msucis of Gus LaCasse (fiddle) and Pepin Mittelhauser (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Stephan Rochefort calls to the music of Joanna Clare (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordian), and Jonathan Vocke (clawhammer banjo, guitar). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, January 28 2026
Colette Mrozek calls to the music of Strings on Wings: Todd Clewell (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Aaron Blouin (bass). REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, February 04 2026
Greg Frock calls to the music of The Rhythmajigs: Patti Reum ("rhyme"), flutes and whistles; Michael Giordano, fiddle and mandolin: Jack Maus ("moss") piano, accordion. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Luke Schoppert calls to the music of Contra Intuitive: Peggy Kaiser (piano), Gina Faber (mandolin/fiddle), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle). REGISTER HERE
