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Triangle Country Dancers

Schedule
Who We Are
FAQ For Newcomers
Meet the Board
Recordings
Become a Member
Community Values
Code of Conduct
Courtesy and Etiquette
Complaints Process
Health & Covid Policy
About
Getting Here
2026 Schedule
Volunteering
Housing
Food
Online Registration
Pay By Check
Volunteer
Contact
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Featured
June 6, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
June 6, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: George Paul, Omar Ruiz-Lopez, Rebecca Kleiman

Caller: Thea Nettleton/Andrew Wear

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

June 6, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
June 8, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Flower Dance
June 8, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to bring flowers to the dance.

Band: David DiGiuseppe (accordion) and Jared Kirkpatrick (piano)

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Set up and light potluck. Bring finger foods for yourself and others.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

June 8, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
June 12, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
June 12, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Light Reaction (Jim Fownes, keyboard; Kathleen Fownes, fiddle)

Caller: Stephanie Marie

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

June 12, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
June 14, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
June 14, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

June 14, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
June 19, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
TMC Open Contra
June 19, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

A new dance series focused on newer, local musicians and callers.

Lesson at 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00

Band: Hot Yam (Kathleen, Brian, Audrey)

Caller: Hal Schnee

Admission: Sliding scale $10 - $25

Sponsored by: Triangle Movement Collective

June 19, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
June 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Peas & Carrots Dance
June 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to wear or bing something that fits the Peas & Carrots theme.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Audrey Tannous-Taylor, fiddle

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Set up and light potluck. Bring finger foods for yourself and others.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

Sponsored by Dancing Folk

June 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
June 26, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
June 26, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Lagomorph

Caller: Dave Winston

Experienced Workshop at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

June 26, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
July 4, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
July 4, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: Stephanie Marie

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

July 4, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
July 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
July 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

July 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
July 12, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
July 12, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

July 12, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
July 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk FREE TO BE Dance
July 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are  invited (not required) to wear something or bring something fitting the theme of “Free to Be”. 

Band: David DiGiuseppe (accordion) and George Paul (piano)

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Set up and light potluck. Bring finger foods for yourself and others.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

July 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 24, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
July 24, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Missing Lynx: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle) and Alex Foster (keyboard)

Caller: Adina Gordon

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

July 24, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
July 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Bonus Dance
July 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: Missing Lynx: Oliver Scanlon (fiddle) and Alex Foster (keyboard)

Caller: Adina Gordon

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

July 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
July 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Clash Dance
July 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are  invited (not required) to wear a clashing outfit to the dance.

Band: Kathleen Fownes and Jared Kirkpatrick

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 – 6:30 Set up and light potluck.  Bring finger foods for yourself and other

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

July 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 31, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Friday Challenging Contras
July 31, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Kelsey Wells and Jared Kirkpatrick

Caller: Charlotte Crittenden

Experienced Workshop at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

July 31, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
August 1, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
August 1, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: Kelsey Wells and Jared Kirkpatrick

Caller: Charlotte Crittenden

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

August 1, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
August 9, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
August 9, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

August 9, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
August 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Klondike Dance
August 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

We’ll enjoy Klondike Bars and frozen fruit bars after the dance.

Band: David DiGiuseppe and Jared Kirkpatrick

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 – 6:30 Set up and light potluck.  Bring finger foods for yourself and others

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

August 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
August 14, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
August 14, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham fiddle, Kate Sanders keyboard, Luis DeLeon percussion & harmonica)

Caller: Emily Rush

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

August 14, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
August 28, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
August 28, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: Terry Doyle

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

August 28, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
September 5, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
September 5, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

September 5, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
September 11, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
September 11, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Tory Horner (fiddle) and Larry Unger (guitar and more)

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

September 11, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
September 13, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
September 13, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

September 13, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
September 25, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
September 25, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

September 25, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
October 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
October 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

October 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
October 9, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
October 9, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Here on the Hill

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

October 9, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
October 11, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
October 11, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

October 11, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
October 23, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
October 23, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

October 23, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
November 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
November 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:00, Dancing from 7:30 - 10:30

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

November 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
November 8, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
November 8, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz to Live Music

Lesson from 3:15pm - 4:00pm, Dancing from 4:00pm- 6:00pm

No partner necessary!

Donation requests from $15-$20 per person

November 8, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

 

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