Richmond Contra Dance

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Welcome! Dances are back and we hope to see you soon!

All of our dances are open to the public and include:
  • Live music – ALWAYS!
  • NEW COMERS welcome – REALLY!
  • No partner needed!
  • National and local bands and callers!

Contra Dancing is:

  • Fun for everyone
  • Good exercise
  • Easy for new comers to learn
  • Casual attire events

Contra Dancing isn’t:

  • Just for couples
  • Tricky steps
  • Hard to learn
  • About what one wears

Upcoming Dances

Nov 22
Featured 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday Contra Dance with the McKenzies & Kappy Lanning (WEB), 11/22/2025

Dec 14
Featured 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sunday Contra Dance with Cutie and the Hot Wings & Ben Allbrandt (LGRA), 12/14/2025

Dec 27
Featured 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday Contra Dance with the Audiotones & Nicholas Smith (WEB), 12/27/2025

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