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 effective mask wearing, proof of vaccination and online ticket purchasing (allows contact tracing) for many events. We intend to adjust as the situation changes. 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, $10 for nonmembers
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: $7 for members, $10 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 29 2022
Greg Frock calls to Unbowed - Henry Koretzky (mandolin) and Jill Smith (piano). Beginner's lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, July 13 2022
Caroline Barnes calls to Trio con Brio - Elke Baker (fiddle) and Paul Oorts (guitar, mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, July 27 2022
Music by Amberwing - Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Janina OBrien (piano), and Robin Wilson (flute, saxophone, concertina), caller TBA. Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, August 10 2022
Anna Rain calls to Petrichord - Sophie Chang (cello), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet), and Bobby LaRose (piano, mandolin, bones). Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, August 24 2022
Music by Backstep Cindy - Sandy Hofferth (fiddle), Joe Langley (guitar), Fred Cherney (banjo), and Shirley Echols (bass). Caller TBA. Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, September 07 2022
Music by Ken and Brad Kolodner and Friends. Caller TBA. Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php