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.
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Gender-free calling
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No partner? No problem.
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New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
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Live music from local, regional, and national bands
Admission
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$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
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$15 for non-members
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Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances
Please see our Behavior Policy
For more information email contra at bfms.org.
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