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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
Housing
Food
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Pay By Check
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Featured
Mar 21, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Potluck and Community Dance
Mar 21, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Band: Mara Shea and Dean Herington

Caller: Ruth Pershing

Potluck from 5:30 - 6:30, Dancing from 6:30 - 9:30

Admission: Individual $5-$10, Family $12-$20, sliding scale

Jointly sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers and The Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series

Mar 21, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mar 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Blue and Orange Dance
Mar 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to wear something blue or orange or blue and orange 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.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Mar 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mar 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Intermediate Contra Partner Play (Workshop Series) (Copy)
Mar 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

A workshop series focused on performing intricate flourishes, building rapport with partners, and making dances more playful. Intermediate experience with contra or partner dancing recommended. No partner required.

Times: 7-9pm on Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 11, and Mar 25

Suggested payment: $10/session, $30 for the full series. Cash, PayPal, and Venmo accepted.

Instructor: Zane Potorti

Mar 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mar 27, 2026
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra (Location: Pleasant Green)
Mar 27, 2026
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Band: Audrey Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), Kathleen Fownes (fiddle), and Jared Kirkpatrick (keyboard and foot percussion)

Caller: Jack Mitchell

Lesson at 6:30, Dancing from 7 - 10

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Mar 27, 2026
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM18:30 – 22:006:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Mar 29, 2026
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM16:30 – 22:004:30 PM – 10:00 PM
NCSU Contra Dance
Mar 29, 2026
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM16:30 – 22:004:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Band: Audrey Tannous-Taylor, Jared Kirkpatrick, and Alan Best

Caller: Andrew Wear

4:30pm Open Bluegrass Jam + Country Swing/Line Dancing

Beginner Contra Lesson at 6:30, Contra Dancing from 7 - 10

Admission: NCSU Students/Faculty/Staff with ID: $10, General Public: $15 (Cash or Venmo)

Sponsored by NCSU Contra Club

Mar 29, 2026
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM16:30 – 22:004:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Apr 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Second Friday Contra
Apr 10, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Band: Big Celtic Fun (Tim Smith, keyboard and more; Eileen Regan, fiddle; Jeff Engel, guitar)

Caller: Thea Nettleton

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

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

Apr 12, 2026
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM15:15 – 18:003:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Apr 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dancing Folk Fancy Pants Dance
Apr 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

You are invited (not required) to wear fancy or funky pants at 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 have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Apr 13, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Apr 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Potluck and Community Dance
Apr 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Band: Carolina Cat Wranglers

Caller: TBD

Potluck from 5:30 - 6:30, Dancing from 6:30 - 9:30

Admission: Individual $5-$10, Family $12-$20, sliding scale

Jointly sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers and The Carolina Theatre Family Saturday Series

Apr 18, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM17:30 – 21:305:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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 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 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: TBD

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 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: TBD

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 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 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 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 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 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
Sep 25, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Fourth Friday Contra
Sep 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

Sep 25, 2026
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM19:30 – 23:007:30 PM – 11:00 PM

 

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