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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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Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM
Spring Dance Romance 2026
Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM

Spring Dance Romance 2026

Triangle Country Dancer’s annual spring dance weekend.

Bands:

Spintuition: Samuel Foucher, Willy Clemetson, Silas Hamilton (contra)

Potato Factory: Audrey Jaber, Brian Lindsay, Alex Sturbaum, Ness Smith-Savedoff (contra)

Karen Axelrod and Molly Tucker (English)

Callers:

Janine Smith (contra)

Mary Wesley (contra)

Gaye Fifer (English)

Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
7:30 PM19:307:30 PM
Apr 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Pie Dance
Apr 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to bring pie (purchased or homemade) to share with our refreshing refreshments after the dance.

Band: Countercurrent from Olympia Wa (Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay)

Caller: Janine Smith from Washington DC area

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

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

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Apr 27, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
May 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
May 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Band: Kathleen Fownes, Jim Fownes, Audrey Tannous-Taylor

Caller: TBD

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

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

May 2, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
May 8, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
May 8, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Wake the Parson (Rebecca Lowry, hammered dulcimer; Bill Lowry, guitar; Tracey Maxwell, cello; and John Calhoun, fiddle)

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

May 8, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
May 10, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Waltz Sunday
May 10, 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

May 10, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
May 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Birthday Dance
May 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

We’ll celebrate one year of Dancing Folk events. You’re invited (not required) to bring a birthday photo of yourself or someone else. We’ll tape the photos to the wall and guess who’s who. We’ll also have sweet deserts and a short meeting to answer questions and elect our new Board of Directors.

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

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

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

May 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
May 15, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
TMC Open Contra
May 15, 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: TBD

Caller: TBD

Admission: Sliding scale $10 - $25

Sponsored by: Triangle Movement Collective

May 15, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
May 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Tie Dye Dance
May 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to wear something tie dyed to the dance and bring a refreshing refreshment to share that fits the theme.

Band: Light Reaction (Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, 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

May 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
May 22, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra (Memorial Day Weekend)
May 22, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Original Neighbors Open Band

Caller: Eileen Thorsos

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

May 22, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Friday Challenging Contras
May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: The Rhythmajigs (Patti Reum, flutes and whistles; Jack Maus, keyboards; Michael Giardano, fiddle & mandolin)

Caller: Andrew Wear

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

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Friday Challenging Contras
May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: The Rhythmajigs (Patti Reum, flutes and whistles; Jack Maus, keyboards; Michael Giardano, fiddle & mandolin)

Caller: TBD

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

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

May 29, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Jun 6, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Jun 6, 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

Jun 6, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Jun 8, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Flower Dance
Jun 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: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

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

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

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

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

Caller: TBD

Admission: Sliding scale $10 - $25

Sponsored by: Triangle Movement Collective

Jun 19, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Jun 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Peas & Carrots Dance
Jun 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: Light Reaction (Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, 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

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

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

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

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

Jul 12, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Jul 24, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Jul 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: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Jul 24, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Jul 31, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Friday Challenging Contras
Jul 31, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: Charlotte Crittenden

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

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

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

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

Aug 9, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Aug 14, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Aug 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

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

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

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

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

Sep 13, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

 

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