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
Blacklight Dance
January 24, 2026
Music: Star Charters Band, Cecilia Vacanti (of Kingfisher) and Jess Newman on fiddle and Mark Price (of Cojiro) on guitar, team up to play high energy contra dances. This dynamic trio brings to the stage a rock-solid groove and a level of technical prowess that is complemented by their combined versatility, lyrical twin fiddle harmonies and joyful, off-the-cuff improvisation. This bopping team-up will send dancers over the moon!
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: 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.
Liz Nelson: a very talented caller.
Lessons, 6:30-7:00
Dance, 7:00-10:00
Mad Hatters Dance (wear your best, funniest, silliest hat)
March 28, 2026
Music: Crossover, Alex Cumming (Accordion/Piano), Len Bittenson (Viola/Fiddle/Recorder) & Carol Bittenson (Fiddle).
Caller: TBD
Lessons 6:30-7:00
Dance 7:00-10:00