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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
2025 Schedule
Volunteering
Housing
Food
Online Registration
Pay By Check
Volunteer
Contact
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Featured
Sep 6, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Sep 6, 2025
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 6, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sep 8, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Monday Tropical Shirt Dance
Sep 8, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wear a tropical shirt for frolicking fun.

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

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 have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Sep 8, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Sep 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Jim Fownes, keyboard and Omar Ruiz-Lopez, fiddle

Caller: Hal Schnee

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Sep 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sep 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Second Sunday Waltz
Sep 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz

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

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Sep 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Sep 22, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Monday Super Skirt Dance
Sep 22, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a skirt for the dance. You are welcome to bring extra skirts to share with the skirtless.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Andrew Wear

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

Sep 22, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 26, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Sep 26, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: The Carolina Cat Wranglers (Tom Wagner, fiddle, Luanne Roth, fiddle, Mike McQuown, accordion, Matt Greenwolfe, keyboards, Bob Clemen, mandolin)

Caller: David Glick

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Sep 26, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Oct 4, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Oct 4, 2025
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

Oct 4, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Oct 10, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Oct 10, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Contrazz Trio (Ted Ehrhard, Bernie Petteway, and Diane Petteway)

Caller: Jack Mitchell

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Oct 10, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Oct 12, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Second Sunday Waltz
Oct 12, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz

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

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Oct 12, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Oct 13, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Monday Cookie Dance
Oct 13, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Bring cookies to share (please label for allergens- vegan, gluten free, nuts, etc)

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

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 have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Oct 13, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 24, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Oct 24, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Lagomorph (Eli Howells, fiddle; Kiah Wells, guitar; Alan Best, mandolin and percussion)

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Oct 24, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Oct 27, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Monday Purple Dance
Oct 27, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited to wear something purple.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

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

Oct 27, 2025
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fifth Friday Challenging Contras
Oct 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: Stephanie Marie

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

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Oct 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Nov 1, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Nov 1, 2025
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

Nov 1, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Nov 7, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Dancing Folk Fundraising Contra
Nov 7, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: David DiGiuseppe (accordian), Omar Ruiz-Lopez (fiddle), George Paul (keyboard)

Caller: Eileen Thorsos

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Donations accepted at the door. This is a fundraising dance for Dancing Folk, Inc.

Sponsored by Dancing Folk, Inc.

Nov 7, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Nov 9, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Second Sunday Waltz
Nov 9, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz

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

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Nov 9, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Nov 14, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Nov 14, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Light Reaction Trio (David DiGiuseppe, accordion; Kathleen Fownes, fiddle; Jim Fownes, keyboard)

Caller: Charlotte Crittenden

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Nov 14, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Nov 28, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Nov 28, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: TBD

Caller: Katie Zanders

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Nov 28, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Dec 6, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Dec 6, 2025
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

Dec 6, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Dec 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Dec 12, 2025
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

Dec 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Dec 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Second Sunday Waltz
Dec 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Open Waltz

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

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

Dec 14, 2025
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Dec 26, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Dec 26, 2025
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

Dec 26, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Dec 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:59 PM19:30 – 23:597:30 PM – 11:59 PM
New Year's Eve Dance
Dec 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:59 PM19:30 – 23:597:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Band: Lagomorph! (Alan Best, mandolin/drums; Kiah Wells, guitar; Aosha Wells. bass; Eli Howells, fiddle)

Caller: Charlotte Crittenden

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 12

Admission: Sliding $18-$40

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Dec 31, 2025
7:30 PM – 11:59 PM19:30 – 23:597:30 PM – 11:59 PM
Jan 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM
First Saturday Contra
Jan 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

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

Band: David D, Jared Kirkpatrick, Kathleen Fownes

Caller: TBD

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Jan 9, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Jan 23, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Jan 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

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

Feb 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM19:00 – 22:307:00 PM – 10:30 PM

 

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