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
- (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
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
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
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