Wednesday Night Contra Dances

Contra dance for all!

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing every Wednesday, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances

Please see our Behavior Policy

For more information email contra at bfms.org.

Directions to Lovely Lane Church

Check our Facebook group for the latest information.

Wednesday, June 18 2025
A Special Free Contra Dance Sponsored by Richard & Lily in honor of their 25th Anniversary! Colette Mrozek calls to the music of Torrent: Nadia Gaya (accordion), Sarah Parker (fiddle) and Ross Parker (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. All dance for free! Please register at: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Wednesday, June 25 2025
Greg Frock calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Wednesday, July 02 2025
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Birch Trio: Daphne Pickens (fiddle), Molly Tucker (fiddle), Casey Murray (guitar, cello). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Wednesday, July 09 2025
"It's Never Too Early to Celebrate": A Special Free Contra Dance sponsored by Renate & Jeff in celebration of their 52nd Anniversary and BFMS' 50th Anniversary Year! Janine Smith calls to the music of Are We There Yet?: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Tom Wright (mandolin), & Susan Brandt (flute). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. All dance for free! Please register for a free ticket online: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php Please consider a donation to BFMS in honor of Renate & Jeff's 52nd & BFMS' 50th Anniversary.

Wednesday, July 16 2025
Caroline Barnes calls the music of the Baltimore Open Band led by McGregor Yatsevitch. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Wednesday, July 23 2025
Andrea Nettleton calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php

Wednesday, July 30 2025
Don Flaherty calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php