Upcoming Dances
Third Saturday of every month!
Time: New dancer lesson: 6:30 p.m. Dancing from 7-10 p.m.
Location September- May: St. John's Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603
May 16, 2026 Caller Greg Frock with
Playing with Fyre: George Paul (keyboards) and Rob Zisette (fiddle)
Location June - August: Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion #11, 733 Williamson Rd. Lancaster, PA 17602
June 20, 2026 Caller: Penelope Weinberger
Band: Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Steve (clarinet), Adlai Waksma (keyboard)
July 18, 2026 Caller: Michael Karcher
Band: Raise the Roof (Mat Clark fiddle, Judi Stellar-hammered dulcimer
Bob Pasquarello-bassc, 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 Caller: Zita Angelo for International Folk Dance, TBA 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
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.