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Lenox Contradance - Update 09/29/2023


To our dance community,

The Callers Club Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance and Dessert at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Housatonic, MA is re-starting. The first in the series will be Sunday 10/08 from 2-5:00 PM. More information at the the event website.

This family friendly contra dance is an opportunity for local callers and musicians to hone their skills and for dancers to have a great time!

Dancers are welcome to bring a dessert to share if they are so inclined (please bring a list of ingredients)!

The Lenox Contra Dance organizers



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Welcome

Our next dance is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, with music by Coincidance - Josh Pisano (percussion), Susan Creighton (keyboard), and Eric Buddington (fiddle), with caller Jon Greene. Roles will be Larks and Robins

Come join us contra dancing to live music with a different band and caller each month on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage.

Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free!

Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

Please do not come to a dance if you have any symptoms or recently tested positive for COVID-19 or were in close contact with someone who recently tested positive.



Video of our Holiday Dance 12/16/2017 Courtesy Dugan Murphy




Dances are held 3rd Saturday of each month.

Please help by printing out some flyers and putting them up in your favorite gathering spot. Click on the red poster icon below to print a black and white flyer.



April 20th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)
Flyer Link

Music by Coincidance - Josh Pisano (percussion), Susan Creighton (keyboard), and Eric Buddington (fiddle), with caller Jon Greene.






May 18th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)
Flyer Link

Music by Kingfisher - Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths) and with Harris Lapiroff calling.






June 16th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music by Cojiro - Jess Newman (Fiddle), Mark Price (Guitar, mandolin, cello).






July 20th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music and Caller TBA






August 17th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music by Spare Parts - Liz Stell (flute), Bill Matthiesen (keyboard), Mark Murphy (bass), Eric Buddington (fiddle), with caller TBA.






September 21st, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music by Crossover - Carol Bittenson (fiddle) Len Bittenson (fiddle, viola, whistle), Alex Cumming (piano, accordion).






October 19th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music by Lake Effect - Chuck Abell (guitar and vocals), Matt Sloboda (fiddle), and Grace Frarey (sax).






November 16th, 2024 7:15-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Music by Red Case Band - Stuart Kenney (bass and banjo), Clara Stickney (fiddle and harp), Alex Cumming (piano and accordion).





December 21th, 2024 5:00-10:30 (3rd Saturday)

Holiday Dance - Music by The Russet Trio - Aldo Lavaggi (fiddle and mandolin), Peter Madsen (guitar and percussion), Stuart Kenney (bass), with caller Sarah VanNorstrand.