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 


March 21, 2026 Caller Terry Bachmann with 

Contra Rebels: Todd Clewell (fiddle), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Henry Koretzy (guitar)


April 18, 2026 Caller Perry Shafran with

Carl Friedman (fiddle) and Janina O’Brien (keyboard, accordion, whistle)


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 TBA with Band: TBA


July 18, 2026 Caller: TBA 

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)


September 19, 2026 inside at St. Johns  Caller: TBA  

Band: Hey Ride - Steve Epstein (wind), Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Jill Smith (keyboard)    double dance IFD 3:30-5:30, contra 7:00-10:00


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.