Come Join Us For A Night Of Fun And Laughter.
Contra dancing is easy to learn and beginners are welcome. No partners necessary – come alone or bring a friend. There is live music at every dance, and a caller to keep you going in the right direction. Dewey Hall at 91 Main Street in Sheffield is a beautiful place to dance, with a friendly wood floor and vaulted ceilings overhead. The evening starts with a beginner session from 6:30-7:00, and the dance goes from 7:00-10:00. We offer refreshments during the break. All dances are taught.
Students: $8-10
Families: $35
New Dancers: Your 2nd dance is free! Just ask for a ticket
November Dance
November 22, 2025
Music by: Raven and Goose, Corwin Zekley on fiddle, plays with an intensity yet delicacy that pulls on the heartstrings of all who hear and Grace Fellows on piano, has become a powerhouse contra-pianist whose potent sense of rhythm will propel you around the dance floor.
Caller: Hannah Chamberlin
Lessons 6:30-7:00
Dance 7:00-10:00
New Year’s Dance
December 27, 2025
Music by: Red Case Band, Stuart Kenney on banjo and bass, Alex Cumming on piano, accordion, vocals and feet and Clara Stickney on fiddle and harp
Caller: Jon Greene
Lessons 6:30-7:00
Dance 7:00-10:00
Techno Dance (our first)
January 24, 2026
Music: Kingfisher, Jeff Kaufman on piano, mandolin, drums and synths and Cecilia Vacanti on fiddle. Kingfisher is in high demand playing around the country creating lots of energy and rhythm to the Contra dance.
Caller: Will Mentor, one of the best callers available having extensive knowledge of how the Contra set flows teaching as he calls.
Lessons, 6:30-7:00
Dance, 7:00-10:00
Post Flurry Dance (bring what you learned)
February 28, 2026
Music: Star Charters, Cecilia Vacanti on fiddle, Jess Newman on fiddle and Mark Price on guitar. Another great band bringing together 3 of the finest musicians that play Contra Dances.
Liz Nelson: a very talented caller.
Lessons, 6:30-7:00
Dance, 7:00-10:00