Wednesday Night Contra & Square Dances
BFMS is having in-person events again! Being mindful of the need to protect those most at risk of infection from Covid-19, we are requiring pre-registration and proof of vaccination for many events. These requirements may be adjusted depending on the venue (indoor vs outdoor) and the trends of Covid-19. Pre-registration links for each event will lead to both a waiver and payment capability. We look forward to seeing you in-person soon!
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM every other Wednesday at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $7 for members, $15 for nonmembers.
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $7 for members, $15 for nonmembers.
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 dance evening at 7:30p.m. Beginners are encouraged to attend.
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information call the BFMS hotline at 888-646-BFMS or email amdance at bfms.org.
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.https://www.cdss.org/covid19/send-love-to-freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Check our Facebook group for the latest information.
Wednesday, June 01 2022
Kappy Laning calls to the Jumping Sharks - Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Michael Raitzyk (guitar), and Robin Wilson (concertina, flute, sax). Beginner's lesson at 7:30.
Preregistration, N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks, and proof of vaccination are required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/SAm1bk9YSP15ZWtH6
Wednesday, June 15 2022
TBD. Stay tuned for details!