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


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: International Folk Dance 3:30-5:30 followed by a short break and our regular contra 7:00-10:00   Caller: Zita Angelo for International Folk Dance, Greg Frock for contra

Band: Hey Ride - Steve Epstein (wind), Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Jill Smith (keyboard) 


October 17, 2026 Caller: Sue Gola with David O'Connor co-calling  

Band: High Strung -  Jared Bishop (fiddle),  Max Thoburn (mandolin, guitar), & Adam Bodine (bass, guitar)


November 21, 2026 Caller: TBA  Band: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O'Brien (keyboard)


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.