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
The January dance has NOT been canceled. The snow is done, and the streets are plowed.
This month, we'll be at our downtown Lancaster location at St. John's Episcopal Church.
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.
February 18, 2012
- Caller
- Shane Knudsen
- Band
- Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes
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- Featuring
- Mike Rovine on fiddle
- Jill Smith on piano
- Celia Wyckoff on bass
- Location
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- 7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
- 8:00pm Dance
March 17, 2012
- Caller
- Susan Taylor
- Band
- June Apple
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- Featuring
- Jeff Steinberg on fiddle
- Mike McGeary on banjo and mandolin
- Bob Garber on winds
- Alice Markham on piano
- Location
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- 7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
- 8:00pm Dance
April 21, 2012
- Caller
- Ann Fallon
- Band
- Toot Ensemble
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- Featuring
- Joe DeZarn on fiddle
- Liz Donaldson on piano
- Tina Eck on flute
- Location
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- 7:15pm Beginners' Workshop
- 8:00pm Dance
May 19, 2012
- Caller
- DeLaura Padovan
- Band
- Devine Comedy
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- Featuring
- Steve Hickman on fiddle
- Marty Taylor on winds and concertina
- John Devine on Guitar
- Location
- Pavilion #11 in Lancaster County Central Park
- 5:30pm Potluck
- 6:15pm Beginners' Workshop
- 7:00pm Dance
June 16, 2012
- Caller
- Kim Forry
- Band
- Grand Soiree
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- Featuring
- Joe DeZarn
- Bob Stein
- Bob Pasquarello
- Kathy Talvitie
- Location
- Pavilion #11 in Lancaster County Central Park
- 5:30pm Potluck
- 6:15pm Beginners' Workshop
- 7:00pm Dance