Join us for the Autumn Allemande! Vancouver Island’s very first Contradance weekend celebration! Dance the rainy, autumn blues away with some of the best bands and callers the Salish Sea has to offer. Dance and Music workshops, amazing live music and fantastic dancing all to celebrate our fledgling dance community!
Tickets available here on our website, or at the door if not sold out.
Costs $15
No Experience Needed
No Dance Partner Required
Dance to Traditional Live Bands
Bring Soft-Soled Shoes
Inclusive, Fragrance free, Friendly!
Upcoming Dances
Contra Dance Is…
- A “called” dance; a caller teaches each dance and cues the moves throughout
- An easy dance to pick up right away
- A great way to build friendly, welcoming and inclusive community
- Like this! (that’s us a few years ago)
- Here’s more info.
- See also introductory session with George Marshall
- Resources and more links: CDSS Country Song & Dance Society
Questions? Want to volunteer?
Contact us at info@VictoriaContraDance.com.
Where else do we dance?
Vancouver
Vancouver Contra Dance held every other Saturday, St. James Hall
Seattle
Lake City Contra Dance held every Thursday night
Emerald City Contra Dance (“Phinney”) held every Friday night
Port Angeles
Black Diamond Community Dance first Saturdays
See also Port Angeles Community Contra Dance (Facebook)
Bellingham
Bellingham Country Dance Society every other Saturday
Dance weekends that we never, ever miss
Supersonic Contra Dance held in Seattle first weekend in February (2023)
Chehalis Contra Dance Camp 3rd weekend in September: Sullivan Community Hall in Surrey
Dance weekends that we’ve attended, love, and plan to return to
Hey Fever (Ottawa Contra Dance) held in Ottawa
Lady of the Lake (Idaho, N-Sid-Sen) camp and conference centre, eastern shore of Coeur d’Alene Lake
Dance weeks we have our eyes on but haven’t yet made the journey
Tropical Dance Vacation (run by George Marshall, St. Croix and Hawaii)
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