In the case of inclimate weather we will post cancellations here by 3:00 p.m. day of the dance. 

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 

January 17, 2026 Callers Luke Schoppert and Megan Toomey with 

The Gooseberries: Rich Dodson (tenor banjo, fiddle), Jill Smith (keyboard)


February 21, 2026 Caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby with 

Kingfisher: Cecelia Vacante (fiddle), Jeff Kaufman (keyboard)


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

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.