Feb
23
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Yellow and Purple Dance

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

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Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

Intermediate Contra Partner Play (Workshop Series) (Copy)

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

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Mar
9
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Fudge Dance

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

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Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Intermediate Contra Partner Play (Workshop Series) (Copy)

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

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Mar
23
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Blue and Orange Dance

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

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Mar
25
7:00 PM19:00

Intermediate Contra Partner Play (Workshop Series) (Copy)

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

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Apr
13
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Fancy Pants Dance

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

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Apr
24
to Apr 26

Spring Dance Romance 2026

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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)

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Apr
27
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Pie Dance

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

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Feb
20
7:30 PM19:30

Open Contra

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

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Feb
11
7:00 PM19:00

Intermediate Contra Partner Play (Workshop Series)

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

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Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Hat Dance

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

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Jan
26
5:30 PM17:30

Cancelled Due to Weather Dancing Folk Blue and Orange Dance

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

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Jan
12
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Scarf & Scone Dance

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

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Member Appreciation Dance (MAD) 2026
Jan
11
3:00 PM15:00

Member Appreciation Dance (MAD) 2026

Band: Mira Greenwolfe (keyboard), Audrey Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), and Jared Kirkpatrick (mandolin)

Caller: Callers Collective/ Callers Curious

Where: Carrboro Century Center

When: Sunday Jan 12th 2024, 3:00 - 5:55 PM

Admission: Free for members

Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers

Purchase membership: Memberships can be purchased in advance here or at the door at the MAD dance (or any other dance).

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Dec
22
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Red and Green Dance

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

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Dec
8
5:30 PM17:30

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Dancing Folk Hat Dance

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

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Nov
24
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Dance S'more

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 while enjoying s’mores, hot chocolate and apple cider.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Nov
10
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Necktie Dance

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a necktie for the dance. Russ will bring extra ties for people to borrow during the dance.

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

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