Band: Contrazz (David DiGiuseppe, accordion; Bernie Petteway, guitar; Diane Petteway, piano; Ed Butler, percussion; Peter Lamb, sax)

Caller: Hal Schnee

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

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

You are invited (not required) to bring fuge (purchased or homemade) to share with our refreshing refreshments after 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

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

Band: David DiGiuseppe, Kathleen Fownes, and Jared Kirkpatrick

Caller: Emily Rush

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

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: Audrey Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), Mira Greenwolfe (keyboards)

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

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

Band: The Piedmont Polecats. (Rex McGee, fiddle, banjo and guitar; Randy Johnson, guitar and fiddle; David Thompson, bass, Buz Lloyd, fiddle)

Caller: George Segebade

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

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

You are invited (not required) to wear something yellow or purple or yellow and purple 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

Band: TBD

Caller: Thea Nettleton

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

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

Sponsored by NCSU Contra Club

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

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

Band: Audrey Tannous-Taylor (Fiddle), Mira Greenwolfe (Piano), and Jared Kirkpatrick (Mandolin, Fiddle)

Caller: James Kirchner

Admission: Sliding scale $10 - $25

Band: Sweet Carolina String Band (Deb Shebish, fiddle; Rick Davidson, banjo; Joanne Davidson, guitar;
Spencer Woodman, bass)

Caller: Eileen Thorsos

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

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

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a hat for the dance.

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

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 have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

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

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

Band: Here on the Hill (Rose Powell - rhythm guitar; Tory Horner - fiddle; Annie McDougall - fiddle) from Boston MA area

Caller: Joy Greenwolfe

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

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

You are invited 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

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick (keyboard and foot percussion), Audrey Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), and Kiah Wells (guitar)

Caller: Ruth Pershing

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: Big Celtic Fun

Caller: Linda Cooper

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

Admission: NCSU Students/Faculty/Staff with ID: $6, General Public: $10 (Cash or Venmo)

Sponsored by NCSU Contra Club

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a scarf for the dance. You are also invited to bring scones (purchased or home baked) to share with our refreshing refreshments.

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 refreshmenet.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

Band: David D, Jared Kirkpatrick, Kathleen Fownes

Caller: Andrew Wear

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

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

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra

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

You are invited to wear red or green or red and green to the dance.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and TBD, 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

Open Waltz

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

Donation requests of $15 to $20 per person

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

Caller: Thomas Begley

Lesson at 7:30, Dancing from 8 - 11

Admission: Sliding $12-$25

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Jubilee Baptist Church, 2025 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a hat for 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

Band: TBD

Caller: TBD

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

Admission: Sliding $10-$20

Sponsored by First Saturday Contra