Beginners welcome; you don't need to bring a partner.

Those new to contra dancing are strongly encouraged to come at 7:15, when a Beginner Orientation will be taught, and as dances are taught in more detail early in the evening.

Admission cost for regular dances:
$10 for Adults, $9 Seniors over 50, $6 for Students, Free for Kids under 12
(higher prices may be charged for special dances)

Currently, Tallahassee dances are two and a half hours long, with a 10 minute break. Bring snacks to share!

If you are experiencing the signs of having Covid, the flu or any other illness, please do not attend these dances. Attendees may wear masks if they wish.

Conduct Guidelines

Dance Schedule and other events of note All events in Tallahassee unless otherwise noted (Hometowns of out-of-town bands and callers are shown in parentheses)
Date	Band	Caller
Friday May 10	The Little Mercies Angela DeCarlis (Gainesville) Dance Cancelled Due to Storm
Fri. - Sun. May 24-26	Florida Folk Festival White Springs, FL. (near Lake City) Many of us will be at this festival, which includes contra dancing every evening, plus Old Time and Irish music, and much more!
Friday June 14	Long Forgotten String Band	Joey Norton (St. Pete)
Friday July 12	Greasy String Band	Drew Thomas and Bronwyn Chelette
Friday August 9	Runaway Biscuits	Vicki Morrison
Friday August 23	TBA	Kenny Greer (Berea, KY)
In addition to local dances, there are dances in or near Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Titusville and elsewhere. Click here for more info. We suggest you come to the Old-Time Jams and the Irish Jam, all at the Blue Tavern, where you can listen to fine music, get some food and drink, and maybe dance with a partner a little! The Jams are often held outdoors on the back patio. Click here for more info.

Last revised 5/13/24

Dance Schedule and other events of note

Dance Schedule
and other events of note