The Lancaster Contra Dance happens every 3rd Saturday of the month, except for July.

Whether you're an experienced dancer, or have never attended a dance before, you'll find that our community is warm and welcoming. It is NOT necessary to attend the dance as a couple.

Admission prices:
  • Adults: $8
  • Students: $5
  • Children 15 and younger: FREE
For further questions, please contact Shane Knudsen:
  • (717)-538-5833

Weather information

In the case of inclement weather, a decision about whether or not to cancel the dance will be made by 3:00 pm the day of the dance. After that time, any cancellation will be posted right here on the website.

Contra dance video

If you want to watch in high definition video, click on the link below the embedded video.


Lancaster Youth Contra Dance 2009 - Dog Branch Reel from Shane Knudsen on Vimeo.

 

 

September 18, 2010

Caller
Donna Hunt
Band
Run of the Mill String Band
Featuring
Palmer Loux on fiddle
Greg Loux on guitar
Paul Sidlick on banjo
Tom Schaffer on bass
Location
Pavilion #11 in Lancaster County Central Park
5:30pm Potluck
6:15pm Beginners' Workshop
7:00pm Dance
Run of the Mill String Band photo

Run of the Mill String Band

 

October 16, 2010

Caller
Terry Bachmann and Karl Senseman
Band
Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes
Featuring
Mike Rovine on fiddle
Jill Smith on piano
Celia Wyckoff on bass
John Krumm on strings
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
8:00pm Dance

 

November 20, 2010

Caller
Bob Nicholson
Band
Eileen Nicholson and Jill Smith
Featuring
Eileen Nicholson on fiddle
Jill Smith on piano
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
8:00pm Dance

 

December 18, 2010

Caller
DeLaura Padovan
Band
Devine Comedy
Featuring
Steve Hickman on fiddle
John Devine on guitar
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
8:00pm Dance
DeLaura Padovan photo

DeLaura Padovan

 

January 15, 2011

Caller
To be announced.
Band
The Contra Rebels
Featuring
Todd Clewell on fiddle
Henry Koretzky on guitar
Bruce Campbell on bass
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
8:00pm Dance
The Contra Rebels photo

The Contra Rebels

 

February 19, 2011

Caller
To be announced.
Band
Dancewiz
Featuring
Bill Quern on mandolin, banjo, fiddle, concertina, melodeon, and harmonica
Adlai Waksman on accordion
Steve Epstein on clarinet and saxophone
JoAnne Rocke on keyboard
Location
St. John's Episcopal Church
7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
8:00pm Dance

 

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