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
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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, May 10 2025
7 PM State-of-the-Society Meeting (see below)
8-10:30 PM English Country, Contra and Waltz Dances
Andrea Nettleton calling to Ralph Barthine on guitar, Janina O'Brien on accordion, Steve Epstein on clarinet and sax, Jill Smith on keyboard
Dance lesson: If there is time after the meeting
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Admission is free for BFMS members who arrive by 7:10 PM, $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
7 PM State-of-the-Society Meeting
Current BFMS Members arriving by 7:10 PM get into the evening dance free
If you are a current member and are planning to come, select a free ticket ($10 discount) at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php (available starting Apr 13th) and arrive by 7:10pm. Though you will not have to pay, preregistering lets us know that you are coming and gives us a means to notify people if communicable illness is reported afterwards.
Saturday, June 14 2025
8-10:30 PM Different location
Sue Gola 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: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, July 12 2025
8-10:30 PM
Melissa Chatham calling to Some Assembly: Mary Flora flute, sax, penny whistles; Donna Boylan piano; Joe Klausner violin, mandolin; Adam Lee guitar
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. 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, August 09 2025
8-10:30pm
TBD calling to Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://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, September 13 2025
8-10:30 PM
Caroline Barnes calling to TBD
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. 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, October 11 2025
Time: evening, details to be posted.
Special Anniversary Dance
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Saturday, November 08 2025
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. 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, December 13 2025
7-10:30 PM
TBD 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 to reserve your spot. 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.
