Community-oriented folk dancing to live music
Special Wednesday Dance Countercurrent with Lindsey Dono calling. Countercurrent is Alex Sturbaum (guitar, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, foot percussion, vocals). Dance runs 7pm to 9:30pm, with no lesson. Things to Know When: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Where: South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd […]
Regular Contra Dance Riffraff with Abigail Golden calling. Things to Know When: Our dances are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Where: South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506. There is a gravel parking lot just to the south of the building along Sleater Kinney, plus […]
Our Annual Fundraiser! Olympia Volunteer String Band with Lindsey Dono calling. This giant community band is led by Jesse Partridge. This event is our annual fundraiser for the Olympia contra dance. Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online […]
Contra Dance! The Star Charters with Annie Kidwell calling. The Star Charters are Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle), Jess Newman (fiddle), and Mark Price (guitar, foot percussion). All visting from Boston, MA! Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments […]
Dance at Folklife on May 23! Check out Contra dancing (and so much more) at the 55th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival, May 22-25. This event is FREE to the public. Things to Know Ways to stay connected and learn about upcoming dances:
Contra Dance! Odd Sock with Eric Curl calling. The band is Kathy Brown (fiddle), Henry Plewa (fiddle, guitar), Billy Simmons (piano), and Michael Arslanian (mandolin, bouzouki, and guitar). Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using […]
Solstice Potluck & Contra Dance! The long held tradition of meeting at the home of Lindon Toney for a Solstice Potluck and Contra Dance will continue this Saturday June 20th. This is a great time to connect with community, play in an open band, or try calling a dance. Contra dancers and friends are welcome! Key Info […]
Contra Dance! Riffraff with Liz Nelson calling. Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. Where:Unless otherwise noted, our regular dance is hosted at South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, […]
Contra Dance! Riffraff with Elisabeth Monica calling. Riffraff is Evo Toney (fiddle), Jay Finkelstein (guitar), and Mara Kim (fiddle). Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. Where:Unless otherwise noted, our […]
Contra Dance! Riffraff with Callie Allison calling. Riffraff is Evo Toney (fiddle), Steve Cifka (cello), and Jesse Partridge (piano). Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. Where:Unless otherwise noted, our […]
Special Wednesday Dance (and location!) Dawn Chorus, with Frannie Marr calling. Dawn Chorus is Cedar Stanistreet (fiddle), Grace Hendrickson-Jones (flute), Rosie O’Neil (guitar). Join us at The Olympia Ballroom! Key Info When: Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. Where (special venue!):The […]
Contra Dance! Swiftcurrent with Abigail Golden calling. Swiftcurrent is Jason Foy (flute), Barbara Calm (hammered dulicmer), Ed Boggs (guitar, bass), Julie Bennett (percussion) Key Info When:Typically held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Cost:Sliding scale, $10-25. NOTAFLOF. We prefer cash. We accept checks, and online payments at the door using your smart phone. […]