Location Update! Due to forecasted weather and air quality July 18, 2026 Lancaster Contra Dance moved inside to St. John's Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster!
Upcoming Dances
Third Saturday of every month!
Time: New dancer lesson: 6:30 p.m. Dancing from 7-10 p.m.
Location June - August: Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion #11, 733 Williamson Rd. Lancaster, PA 17602
July 18, 2026 Caller: Michael Karcher
Band: Raise the Roof (Mat Clark- fiddle, Judi Stellar-hammered dulcimer
Bob Pasquarello-bass, Kathy Talvitie-guitar)
August 15, 2026 Caller: Luke Schoppert
Band: Gooseberries - Rich Dodson (fiddle) and Jill Smith (keyboard)
Location September - May: St. John's Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603
September 19, 2026 Double dance* Caller: Zita Angelo for International Folk Dance, Greg Frock for contra
Band: Hey Ride - Steve Epstein (wind), Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Jill Smith (keyboard) * Double dance: International Folk Dance 3:30-5:30 followed by a short break and our regular contra 7:00-10:00
October 17, 2026 Caller: Sue Gola, possibly joined by David O'Connor co-calling
Band: TBA
November 21, 2026 Caller: TBA Band: TBA
December 19, 2026 Caller: Penelope Weinberger Band: TBA
COVID Precautions: Masks are welcomed but not required for Lancaster Contra dances. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or if you have recently been around someone who was sick recently.
