Contra Dances and
English Country Dances
Vancouver, BC, Canada
High Energy Dancing to Dynamic live fiddle music!
No experience necessary — All dances taught on the spot
Come alone or bring a partner — Please come fragrance-free
Light clothing, soft shoes and water bottles encouraged — Children free!
Introductory session and Learn the basics 15 minutes before start time.
Second Annual Community Contra Dance
and Festive Folkie Picnic, Saturday, Aug 19, 2023, Burnaby Central Park
Chehalis Contra Dance Weekend, September 22-24, 2023, Sullivan Hall, Surrey, BC
Contra Dances at the St. James Hall:
| VCD Contra Dances, September-December 2023 | |
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| September 22-24 | Chehalis Contra Dance Weekend, registration required (Sullivan Hall, Surrey, BC) |
| Sat. October 21 | Seattle's Koren Wake calls for Ground Effect: Claire McCague, Prairie Wolfe and friends |
| Sat. November 18 | Maureen Collier calls for Bellingham's Subzero Glitter Fridge: Cayley Schmid, and Sam Vogt |
| Sat. December 16 | Bob Rentz calls for Sybaritic String Band: Leith Davis, Claire McCague, Rob Mc Gregory, Sheila Allan |
Spring-June 2023 Schedule Flyer (PDF)
| VCD Contra Dances, January-June 2023 | |
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| Sat. January 21 | Bob Rentz calls for the Sybaritic String Band: Rich Sobel, Leith Davis, Claire McCague, & Rob McGregor |
| Sat. February 18 | Maureen Collier calls for Ground Effect: Claire McCague, Prairie Wolfe and freiends |
| Sat. March 18 | Bob Rentz & Lisa Siddons call for Tempest Teapot: Russell Shumsky, Michael Burnyeat, Bud Kurz, & Joe Bourchier |
| Sat. April 15 | Washington’s Isaac Banner calls for Conchordance: Maureen Collier, Connie Balaz, Ken Hamer, Leith Davis, & Eileen Sterns |
| Thu. April 20 | VCD dance meeting by Zoom! All welcome! 7:00pm. See website for details. |
| Sat. May 20 | From Washington, Susan Michaels calls for Subzero Glitter Fridge: Cayley Schmid, Dan Vogt, & David Lofgren |
| Sat. June 17 | Elgin Hall annual potluck at 6:30 and dance at 7:30. Maureen Collier calls for No Mean Feat: Susan Stewart, Bob MacNevin, Michael Gix, & Don Davidson |
What is Contra Dance?
2022 Welcome Back Contra Dance!
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Chehalis Dance Camp
English country dances: Callers: Heather Webster and guests. Musicians are welcome at open band dances. Check our web site for latest COVID info.
Scottish Country Dances
Square Dances
Dance Halls:
St James Hall at 3214 West 10th Avenue (at Trutch Street), VancouverCambrian Hall at 215 East 17th Avenue (at Main Street), Vancouver
Elgin Hall at 14250 Crescent Road, Surrey (off 99A near Crescent Beach)
Scottish Cultural Centre at 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver
WISE Hall at 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2E2
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