Contra Dance to delightful live music, excellent callers and friendly community

Join us for a joyful evening of contra dancing on fifth Saturdays of the month: 8/29/26, 10/31/26, 1/30/2027. Start at 6:30 with a 30-minute lesson to learn the basics and carry on from there until 9:30. Dances are held at Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse; 351 Duboise Rd.; Annapolis, MD 21401. Contra dance is a livened-up version of English country dancing, especially embraced in colonial America and the Appalachians. No experience or partner required. All dances are taught and then "called," as with square and English dances. Attire is simply comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. No registration needed; just show up. Venue is temperature controlled with filter fans for air circulation and ventilation. Plenty of parking. Join us for an evening of fun and camaraderie. Info: Jan Scopel, or Ann Fallon, , / . / Admission: $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free.