Wednesday Night Contra & Square Dances
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM every Wednesday at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Admission is $9 for members, $13 for nonmembers. Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $4 members, $6 non-members.
All dances are taught and walked through beforehand. Music and dance styles include New England, Southern Appalachian, and Celtic styles. Nationally-known musicians and callers appear regularly. These dances are sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
New Dancers' workshops:
Free workshops introducing basic contra dance figures take place every Wednesday at 7:30p.m. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Contra dance FAQs.
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For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS or email amdance at bfms.org.
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Wednesday, December 12 2018
Anna Rain calls to Eloise and Co - Becky Tracy (fiddle), Owen Morrison (guitar), and Rachel Bell (accordion). Special Workshop before the dance (7:15-8PM): Contra flourish workshop for intermediate to advanced dancers with Eria and Amelia.
Wednesday, December 19 2018
Kim Forry calls to The Gravy Soppers - Rebecca Adams (banjo), Jeff Adams (guitar), and Jason Miller (fiddle).
Wednesday, December 26 2018
Ann Fallon calls to Carl Friedman (fiddle, flute ) and Marc Glickman (piano).
Wednesday, January 02 2019
Susan Taylor calls to Taylor Among the Devils - Steve Hickman (fiddle), Marty Taylor (whistle, concertina), and Jonathan Jensen (piano).
Wednesday, January 09 2019
Andrea Nettleton calls to Triple Helix - Colleen Reed flute, saxophone), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle, mandolin), and Keith Gillis (guitar)
Wednesday, January 16 2019
Steve Gester calls to Contre Temps - Andrew Tomlinson (flute), Mark Vidor (piano), and McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle).
Wednesday, January 23 2019
Shane Knudsen calls to Backstep Cindy - Sandy Hofferth (fiddle), Howard Zane (banjo), Joe Langley (guitar), and Art Abrams (bass).
Wednesday, January 30 2019
April Blum calls to Elke Baker (fiddle) and Paul Oorts (guitar).
Wednesday, February 06 2019
Caroine Barnes calls to Tea and Honey -Rebecca Weiss (fiddle), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle), Sophie Chang (cello), and Bobby LaRose (piano).
Wednesday, February 13 2019
Ann Fallon calls to the Lovely Lane String Band - Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Jay White (banjo), and Artie Abrams (bass).
Wednesday, March 13 2019
TBA Calls to Unbowed
Wednesday, March 20 2019
The Too Hot Mamas (Susan Taylor and Janine Smith) call to the Dead Sea Squirrels.
Wednesday, March 27 2019
Rodney Sutton calls to Devine Comedy - Steve Hickman (fiddle). Marty Taylor (concertina, whistle), and John Devine (guitar).
Wednesday, April 03 2019
Ann Fallon calls to Alexander Mitchell (fiddle) and Henry Koretzky (guitar).
Wednesday, May 15 2019
TBA calls to Kingfisher - Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano).(Pending)
Wednesday, May 22 2019
Alexandra Deis-Lauby calls to Tim Ball (fiddle) and Harry Aceto (guitar).
Wednesday, June 19 2019
Kelsey Hartman calls to The Nettles - Laura Brophy (fiddle), Kevin Johnsrude (guitar), and Michael Proctor (bass).
Wednesday, July 03 2019
Quena Crain calls to The Long Pond Rounders - Jonah Sidman (Fiddle), Corey Walters (Flute, Mandolin), Michael Friedman (Piano), Ness Smith-Savedoff (Percussion), and Ross Harriss (Sax/Guitar).
Wednesday, November 13 2019
The Too Hot Mamas (Janine Smith and Susan Taylor) call to the Dead Sea Squirrels: Craig Edwards (fiddle), Cathy Mason (fiddle), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar).