Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.
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Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Caller led English country dancing with recorded tunes in a community center setting. Free weekly social dance where you can drop in solo and learn the figures as you go.
Caller led English country dancing with recorded tunes in a community center setting. Free weekly social dance where you can drop in solo and learn the figures as you go.
Caller led English country dancing with recorded tunes in a community center setting. Free weekly social dance where you can drop in solo and learn the figures as you go.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a welcoming, inclusive bar setting. Drop in anytime for beginner friendly instruction and social dancing—no boots, partner, or experience needed.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a welcoming, inclusive bar setting. Drop in anytime for beginner friendly instruction and social dancing—no boots, partner, or experience needed.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a welcoming, inclusive bar setting. Drop in anytime for beginner friendly instruction and social dancing—no boots, partner, or experience needed.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Lively Irish trad session with fiddles, whistles, bodhrán rhythms, and singalongs alongside spontaneous jig dancing. Bring an instrument or voice to join in, or hang back with a pint and pub fare in a friendly brewery taproom.
Lively Irish trad session with fiddles, whistles, bodhrán rhythms, and singalongs alongside spontaneous jig dancing. Bring an instrument or voice to join in, or hang back with a pint and pub fare in a friendly brewery taproom.
Lively Irish trad session with fiddles, whistles, bodhrán rhythms, and singalongs alongside spontaneous jig dancing. Bring an instrument or voice to join in, or hang back with a pint and pub fare in a friendly brewery taproom.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
A late-night Latin dance party in a brewery taproom with upbeat salsa and bachata energy and a social floor for partners and groups. Expect a lively midweek nightlife vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.
A late-night Latin dance party in a brewery taproom with upbeat salsa and bachata energy and a social floor for partners and groups. Expect a lively midweek nightlife vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.
A late-night Latin dance party in a brewery taproom with upbeat salsa and bachata energy and a social floor for partners and groups. Expect a lively midweek nightlife vibe with plenty of room to move and mingle.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Midweek Latin dance night with an 8:30–9 pm lesson for all skill levels, followed by open dancing until midnight. Rotates through salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton in a lively brewery setting.
Midweek Latin dance night with an 8:30–9 pm lesson for all skill levels, followed by open dancing until midnight. Rotates through salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton in a lively brewery setting.
Midweek Latin dance night with an 8:30–9 pm lesson for all skill levels, followed by open dancing until midnight. Rotates through salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton in a lively brewery setting.
A midweek Latin dance night with upbeat salsa and bachata energy in a laid-back brewery taproom. Expect a social, high-tempo dance floor vibe that runs late and draws both regulars and newcomers.
A midweek Latin dance night with upbeat salsa and bachata energy in a laid-back brewery taproom. Expect a social, high-tempo dance floor vibe that runs late and draws both regulars and newcomers.
A midweek Latin dance night with upbeat salsa and bachata energy in a laid-back brewery taproom. Expect a social, high-tempo dance floor vibe that runs late and draws both regulars and newcomers.