Second Saturday Square & Contra Dance
Great news for students!! BFMS is waiving the admission cost to our regular dances for individuals under the age of 21 and students who present at the door with a valid student ID. Looking forward to dancing with you!!
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Square and Contra Dancing on the 2nd Saturday of the month running from 7:00 'till 9:30 pm or from 8:00 'till 10:30 (see dance listing), with a short break in the middle.
Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free.
Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome. No Experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.
Contra dance FAQs.
If you want to check out pictures from a previous free dance Click Here
Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free.
Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome. No Experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.
Contra dance FAQs.
If you want to check out pictures from a previous free dance Click Here
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information email Carol at satdance at bfms.org or call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS.
For more information email Carol at satdance at bfms.org or call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS.
The dance is held at the Church of the Nativity, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Directions to the Church of the Nativity
Directions to the Church of the Nativity
Introduction to Contra Dance: 6:30–7 pm or 7:30–8 pm (see dance listing)
Contra Dance: 7–9:30 pm or 8–10:30 pm (see dance listing)
Contra Dance: 7–9:30 pm or 8–10:30 pm (see dance listing)
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Saturday, November 01 2025
Memorial for Michael Quitt
Schedule:
2:30 Doors open, set up chairs for singing circle
3:00-5:00 Singing circle
5:00-5:30 Set up for pot luck
5:30-6:30 Pot luck dinner
6:30-7:00 Memorial for Michael Quitt
7:00-7:30 Clean up from pot luck
7:30-8:00 Dance lesson and sound check
8:00-10:30 Evening dance, Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, accordion, whistle)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free admission - Please register http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Saturday, November 08 2025
7-9:30 PM (winter start time is 1 hr earlier than summer)
Kim Forry calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, December 13 2025
7-9:30 PM
Rebecca Anger calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, January 10 2026
7-9:30 PM
Chloe E. W. Levine calling to Wombat Crossing: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax) and Carl Friedman (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, February 14 2026
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 6:30
Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, March 14 2026
7-9:30 PM
April Blum calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 11 2026
7-9:30 PM or 8-10:30
TBD calling to Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar)
Dance lesson: 6:30 or 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 09 2026
7-9:30 PM or 7:30-10 PM (TBD)
Melissa Chatham calling to Contra Rebels - Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
