We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to dance!
Beginner? Come early for a lesson.
All Welcome
Saturday Contra
Orientation starts at 7:15 and dancing starts at 7:30 PM. As the evening progresses so do the dances, building on moves practiced earlier. So come early, and stay as long as you’re having fun!
Cost is a pay-what-you-can sliding scale from $10-$25. Kids 12 and under FREE, students $5. Cash, credit card, or check.
Saturday Contra
Orientation starts at 7:15, and dancing starts at 7:30 PM. As the evening progresses so do the dances, building on moves practiced earlier. So come early, and stay as long as you’re having fun!
Cost is a pay-what-you-can sliding scale from $10-$25. Kids 12 and under FREE, students $5. Cash, credit card, or check.
Friday Contra
Orientation starts at 7:15, and dancing starts at 7:30 PM. As the evening progresses so do the dances, building on moves practiced earlier. So come early, and stay as long as you’re having fun!
Cost is a pay-what-you-can sliding scale from $10-$25. Kids 12 and under FREE, students $5. Cash, credit card, or check.
Friday Contra
Calling by David Bridgman-Packer, music by not the legs of jake, sound by Kyle Todd.
Dancing Bears 2026 Dance Camp
Guest callers Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher and guest musicians Supertrad and Steam Machine.
Registration is required for Dance Camp.
Thursday pre-camp dance
Calling by guest caller Lisa Greenleaf and music by guest musicians Supertrad.
Friday Contra
Calling by Brian DeMarcus, Spencer Douthit, and Andrew Cardella with music by Red Cap, sound by Kyle Todd.
Friday Contra
Calling by David Bridgman-Packer, music by Ten Dollar Bet, sound by Kyle Todd.
Special Event! Saturday dance workshops and English Country Dance
Schottische, Norwegian Polka, Snoa, and Hambo workshop in the morning and afternoon. English Country Dance in the evening.
Friday Contra
Calling by Spencer Douthit, music by not the legs of jake, sound by Kyle Todd.
Anchorage Folk Festival Barn Dance
Music by The Faux Paws, calling by Brian DeMarcus. Tickets available in advance.
Friday Contra
Music by Contrails, calling by David Kreiss-Tomkins, and sound by Kylie Anteau.
Friday Contra
Holiday dance!
Four callers calling! Jubilee playing, and sound by Kyle Todd.
Friday Contra
Music by Contrails. Calling by Barbara Rowland and Andrew Cardella. Sound by Bennet Hilsgen.
Saturday Contra and potluck
Saturday potluck and dance. Dinner at 5pm, dancing at 7:15
Music by Big Chimney Barn Dance. Calling by Jess Winn. Sound by Kyle Todd.
Bring some food to share!
Friday Contra
Halloween dance! Costumes encouraged!
Music by Fat Weasel. Calling by Spencer Douthit. Sound by Kyle Todd.
Friday Contra
Music by Red Cap. Calling by David Kreiss-Tomkins. Sound by Bennet Hilsgen.
Friday Contra
Music by Ten Dollar Bet. Calling by David Bridgman-Packer. Sound by Lucy Peckham and Kylie Anteau.
Wednesday Contra
Spenard Rec Center. With guest musicians The Dam Beavers. Calling by Brian DeMarcus.
Saturday Contra
Calling by David Kreiss-Tomkins, music by Mary Shallert and Friends, sound by Kyle Todd.
Thursday pre-camp dance
Calling by guest caller Will Mentor, music by guest musicians River Road.
