Wednesday Night Contra & Square Dances
Great news for students!! BFMS is now 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!!
With the end of the public health emergency, we are not currently requiring vaccinations or masks for our events. By participating you are agreeing to be mindful of the safety precautions that limit the spread of disease and to treat others with consideration and respect. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well and let us know if we should let attendees know about potential illness spread at our events..
We will still be requesting payment via the BFMS Website
We look forward to singing and dancing together! We once again welcome snack contributions for our dances and your help cleaning them up :-)
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays 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: free.
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free.
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.
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Wednesday, September 20 2023
Harris Lapiroff calls to music by Larry Unger (guitar) and Caroline McCaskey (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 04 2023
Come dance to fabulous music by the Baltimore Open Band with calling by Greg Frock. Interested in joining the Open Band? Email amdance[at]bfms.org for information. Intro lesson at 7:30. Dance starts at 8 at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, October 18 2023
Kappy Lanning calls to Contre Temps - McGregor Yatsevitch (fiddle, mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute), and Mark Vidor (accordion, piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, November 01 2023
Quill Duvall calls to Callithump - Glyn Collison (mandolin), Andrew Marcus (accordion), David Knight (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, November 15 2023
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 06 2023
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 20 2023
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, January 03 2024
Come contra dance to live music! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, January 17 2024
Come dance to music by Starling - Jared Kirkpatrick (fiddle, mandolin, piano, feet) and Mo Brachfeld (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php