Birmingham - New Year's Eve: The Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance holds a New Year's Eve dance with beginner's lessons at 8:30, start at 9 and celebrate at midnight. The dance ends at 12:30 at the YWCA of Central Alabama 2324 3rd Ave, N Birmingham, AL 35203. Admission: Adults (Over 18): $15 for non-members, $13 for members; Children (13-18): $6; Children (12 and under): Free Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/bfootmad/.
Homer - New Year's Eve: Dance at Renn Tolman's big brown shop building, ocean side of the street, 4884 Kachemak Drive. Public is invited, no admission. Bring snacks and suitable beverages. 8 p.m. Web site: None.
Juneau - New Year's Eve: The Juneau Folk Dance Community sponsors a New Year's Eve dance at St. Ann's Hall. Dance runs from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Check site for details. Web site: http://www.juneaucontras.org/index.html.
Calgary - New Year's Eve: Dance at the Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 - 1st Street N.W. - [Enter by side door facing 1st Street} from 8:00 pm, dancing until 11:00, munchies thereafter. Cost: $12.00, $25.00 for families. Drug and alcohol free event. Web site: http://www.calgarycontradance.org/.Phoenix - New Year's Eve: The Phoenix Traditional Music and Dance sponsor a New Year's Eve Dance at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue from 8:00pm to midnight with a 7:30pm lesson.$15 Special Dance and $5 for 25 years and younger. All figures will be taught during the evening. Non-dancing children must be attended by their parents at all times. Snacks are potluck provided by the participants; water fountain available. Web site: http://www.phxtmd.org.
Tucson - New Year's Eve: Dance at the First United Methodist Church, 915 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85719. Doors open at 7:15, instruction at 7:40, dance from 8:00 until Midnight. Put on your finery and fancy dress or come as you are. Food: entrees, snacks, deserts, serving spoons, all welcome. We will provide plates, flatware, beverages. Cost: $10 for the evening's dancing pleasure, musical entertainment and midnight sparkling cider toast. Web site: http://tftm.org.
Mill Valley - New Year's Eve: The North Bay Country Dance Society hosts an annual New Year's Eve dance at the Strawberry Reception Hall, 118 E. Strawberry Avenue from 8:00pm to 12:15am with instruction during the first half-hour. Dancing will start at 8 pm, we'll have a special dessert snack, then stop at midnight to ring in the new year, dance a bit more then safely travel home. Price at door: $20 members, $25 non-members, $15 adults under 30, FT students, and financially challenged. If you're a beginner, we'll do a pre-dance introduction to contra dancing at 7:30. (Wear comfortable shoes with non-marking soles, and clothing comfortable enough for vigorous dancing.) This will be a good old fashion New Year's Eve party with a classic color scheme - black, white & precious metals - for luck and fortune in 2016. We'll have great food, toasts at midnight. Mostly, great company in which to have fun, dance to great music and calling, appreciate the Past and welcome the Future! Web site: http://www.nbcds.org/.
Palo Alto - New Year's Eve: Special dance at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave (near Middlefield Rd), Palo Alto. The fun starts at 8p and keeps on going until 12:15a, 2014! Price is $20 ($16 for members, $10 for students). Potluck contributions are welcome to supplement the provided refreshments — your chance to show off! Please bring a potluck contribution to supplement the provided refreshments. Web site: http://www.bacds.org.
Sacramento - New Year's Eve: Special New Year's Eve Contra Dance Celebration! From 8pm to 11:59pm. Special donation: $15 for adults; $10 for college students with ID; $8 for high school students with ID; $35 maximum for families. Coloma Community Center 4623 T Street Sacramento, CA 95819. This event is accessible to people with disabilities. Information: Sue or David (916) 739-8906. Web site: http://www.sactocds.org/.
San Diego - New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve Dance Party! Enjoy appetizers and (non-alcoholic) beverages all evening, and please bring some of your favorite, table-ready "finger foods" to share. Beginners' Session as usual from 7:30 to 8 p.m.; the dance runs from 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. January 1st, 2016, and concludes with a Circle Dance at midnight. Tickets will be available at San Diego Contra and English Country Dances and at the door - email sdfhcontradance@gmail.com for details about reserving tickets if you are coming from out of town. Admission is $25 for dance. Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104. Please wear soft-soled shoes to protect the dance floor. Web site: http://sandiegocontra.org/.
Sonora - New Year's Eve: The annual New Year's Eve Sonora Community Contra Dance will start at 8:00 PM. Location: Aronos Women’s Club at 37 E. Elkin St. at Stewart St., Sonora, CA. Bring a snack to share other refreshments will be provided. Singles, couples and families are always welcome. Invite some friends and come for a good time and fun evening of traditional country dancing and music. Hope you can make it! Web site: http://squaredancer8.wordpress.com/.
Fort Collins - New Year's Eve: Dance from 8:30pm to 12:30am. Free lesson at 7:30pm. Midnight toast, noisemakers. Admission: $13 ($6 for students). Location: City Park Center (Club Tico), W Mulberry. Web site: http://cfootmad.org/.
West Hartford, Connecticut - New Year's Eve: Contra Dance Party West Hartford Town Hall. Admission $20 ($15 In Advance). Children Under 12 Free - Students $10 At The Door with valid student ID. 6:45PM-7:45PM Pot Luck Supper. 8:00PM-12:20AM NYE Dance With Toast At Midnight Web site: http://www1.ctcontra.com:81/newyears/nye-dance.html.
Arden, Delaware - New Year's Day: The Arden Folk Gild sponsors a double-header dance with International Folk Dancing (2:00pm to 5:00pm) in the afternoon, a potluck supper (5:00pm to 7:00pm), and then a Contra Dance (7:00pm to 10:00pm) on New Year's Day. Check web site for prices. Dances are held at the Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. Web site: http://ardenclub.org/gilds/contradance/.
Harbury - New Year's Eve: Dance at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade, CV33 9JE Harbury. Doors open 7.15pm, bring-and-share food and chat 7.15-8.45, dancing 8.45-12.15. Bring your own drinks, plus some food to share if you'd like to eat before the dancing. Tickets are £11 and are available to buy in advance from http://www.wegottickets.com/sct/TXTfDqzaKk or in person from Charley Roberts (of Vertical Expression). Hall capacity is limited so please buy your ticket in advance if you want to be sure of getting in! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/verticalexpressioncontra.
London - New Year's Eve: Ceilidh Dance at Cecil Sharp House, London from 8:00pm - 11:59pm. Dance away the old year and welcome in 2016 to the driving music of the Hosepipe Band. Come with your friends or on your own - suitable for all ages and experience. Rob Sibthorpe will show you all the moves and the dances will be walked through and called. Bar open and refreshments available. Promoted by the Friends of Cecil Sharp House supported by English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS). £25 | £22 concession. Web site: http://www.efdss.org.
Atlanta (Clarkston) - New Year's Eve: A special sponsored by the Chattahoochee Country Dancers. The Chattahoochee Country Dancers host dances at the Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Avenue in Clarkston. Dancing starts at 7:30 pm and goes to 12:30am. Elegant New Year's Eve attire encouraged. Admission is $15/person. Bring Food for Pot Luck Grazing! All dancers should bring clean shoes, carried in and not worn outside, to change into for dancing. Web site: http://www.contradance.org.
Fairfield - Morningstar Studio - New Year's Eve: Family dance from 7:30pm to 8:30pm; $15 per family; sliding scale, individuals pay what you can. Contra dancing from 8:30pm to midnight, $10. Music and other dancing happening in other parts of the Studio. Web site: http://fairfolk.org/.
Evanston - First Night: A barn dance in Roy Hall, starting at 7:00pm, is one of the activities on the slate of events this evening. Web site: http://www.firstnightevanston.net/.
Louisville - New Year's Eve: Location: Episcopal Church of The Advent, 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40204. Time:8pm to 11:59pm. $10. Potluck at 7pm. Bring snack to share. Web site: http://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/.
Topsham - New Year's Eve: Location: Topsham Grange Hall, 47 Pleasant St. Take 295 Exit 31 to 196 East, go 1 mile, turn Right on 201/Maine St, go 1/2 mile to a left turn on Pleasant St, and there it is. Dancing at 8:30PM ’til we run out of dancers. Sparkling cider toast at midnight. $14 Adults, $12 seniors/students. Finger food and desserts potluck, bring snacks to share! FMI jeffraym@gmail.com or 207-712-2837. Web site: http://www.deffa.org/listings.php.
Chevy Chase - Folklore Society of Greater Washington New Year's Eve Ball: The Folklore Society of Greater Washington's New Year's Eve Ball is at the the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD from 8:00pm to 1:00am. $34 for Current FSGW, ATDS, BFMS, and CDSS Members; $38 for General Admission. Admission by registration only, must be 18 or older, no tickets available at the door. Grand March begins at 8:00 pm. The dance will go until 12:15 am. Web site: http://fsgw.org/index.php.
Concord - New Year's Eve: Contras, Squares and Couple Dances on New Year's Eve at the Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, 8pm-1am. $15 ($12 for those under 21). Desserts and other munchies welcome for the 10:30pm break. Please DO NOT park in the church lot next to the Scout House. Info: 617/547-7781. Web site: http://www.configular.com/dance/nyeve/index.html.
Greenfield - New Year's Eve: 8:0p0-12:30am. Dance at the Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street. New Year's Eve dance, sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Dance. Dessert potluck at the break. Cost: $12 / $10 students, low income. Web site: http://www.guidingstargrange.org/Events/events.html.
Rehoboth - Jammers' Dance - New Year's Eve: The Jammers are sponsoring a special dance on New Year's Eve. Dancing, singing, and desert pot luck happening from 8pm-midnight. Admission is free. For information or to check about cancellations, call Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656, or you can email him at bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com. Web site: http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.
Lansing - New Year's Eve: Joint LGMAA/TPF New Year's Eve dance. Potluck dinner 6:30, dance 8:00-Midnight+. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your dance family – the perfect way to say goodbye to the old year! If you are new to contra dancing, start the year off right with friendly folks and discover a great way to get some fun exercise. All dances taught; no partner needed. Wear loose clothes, very comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come for the delicious pot luck at 6:30, followed by a quick workshop on easy contra dance moves at 7:30. For more info, call 517-614-5858. Location: Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Avenue. Ticket price: Members - $15/ Non-Members - $18/ Students - $8. Volunteer opportunities available for those who wish to reduce their admission price. For more info, call 517-614-5858. Web site: http://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/index.html.
Minneapolis - Tapestry Dance Center - New Year's Eve: Bring in the New Year at Tapestry! There will be a Contra Dance with live music as well as an International Dance in the small studio. Both groups will meet up at the end of the night to count down to 2016. Come join us! Price: Contra+International: $15 general, $12 members. If you attend only International dance, then $8 general, $6 members, $5 students. No passes. Location: Tapestry Folkdance Center - 3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Web site: http://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/.
Webster Groves - New Year's Eve: The Childgrove Country Dancers host a New Year's Eve dance from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Admission: $10. Location: The Monday Club at 37 S. Maple Street, Webster Groves. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.
Bozeman - New Year's Eve: The Bozeman Folklore Society sponsors a special New Year's Eve Dance. Beginner's workshop 7:30-8:00 pm. // Dancing 8:00-11:00 pm. Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members. Live music - all dances are taught - all ages are welcome and partners are not required. Please wear grit free, non-marking shoes to protect the dance floor. Location: Masons Lodge, 14. S. Tracy. For more information regarding contra dances contact Ellen at 406-581-3444. Web site: http://www.bozemanfolklore.org/.
Missoula - New Year's Eve: Dance is a part of Missoula's first night celebration. Location: University Center Ballroom from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Web site: http://www.missoulafolk.org.
Nelson - New Year's Eve: It's the annual New Year's Eve potluck and dance at the Nelson Town Hall, taking place on December 31st. We'll begin with a dinner potluck at 7 PM, and then continue with contra dancing until we’re done. Web site: http://www.monadnockfolk.org.
Tamworth - New Year's Eve: Dance at the Tamworth Town Hall on New Year's Eve at 7:30pm. Web site: http://www.laufman.org.
East Hanover - Swingin' Tern - New Year's Eve: This annual dance is sponsored by The Folk Project and held on New Year's Eve at The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Road with a potluck supper at 7pm and dancing from 8pm to 1am. Advanced registration recommended. Tickets: $20 if purchased by 12/24, $25 after 12/24; [Students: $12 advance $15 door] Tickets & Info: (973) 295-6864. Web site: http://www.folkproject.org/.
Ashokan - New Year's Eve: Dances from 8pm (New Year's Eve) until the wee hours of the morning with a dinner option (reservations needed for dinner). Location: Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY 12461. Web site: http://www.ashokan.org/.
Brooklyn - Contra - New Year's Eve: Dance at Camp Friendship, 339 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 from 8:30pm to 1:00am with a beginners' lesson at 8pm. Brooklyn Contra will provide bubbly beverages (alcoholic and non), and light appetizers. Web site: http://www.brooklyncontra.org.
Ithaca - Tompkins County Country Dances - New Year's Eve: New England Contra and Square Dances on New Year's Eve. Time: 6pm to 1am? Free, but bring a big treat for all. Potluck at 6-ish, waltzing at 7:15, dancing 8-until at the Bethel Grove Community Center, 1825 Slaterville Road. All dances are taught with live music and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to bring a partner. Loose, comfortable clothing is suggested; soft-soled shoes help to protect the dance floor (and your feet). Web site: http://www.tedcrane.com/TCCD/Main.htp.
Rochester - New Year's Eve: Dance will be from 8:30 to midnight (bring your noisemakers!) and then to 12:15am, and will feature mostly contra dances with a sprinkling of couple dances such as waltz, French bouree, and Scandinavian dances. Bring a friend and a dish to share! It will be a great night to spend with your friends dancing, listening to amazing musicians, and munching delicious snacks. Location: Summerville Presbyterian Church, 4845 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617. Admission: $10 for members; $12 for non-members; $ 5 for listeners and children under 12. Fancy attire admired but not required. Web site: http://CDRochester.org.
Saratoga Springs - First Night: 7-8 p.m. - Family Dance for Families with Young Children 9-10 p.m. - Community Dance for All Ages (7+). Part of the many activities at this New Year's Eve celebration. Web site: http://www.saratoga-arts.org/firstnight.
Spencer - Tompkins County Country Dances - New Year's Eve: New England Contra and Square Dances on New Year's Eve in the Great Room of Slow Lane about 7 miles south of Ithaca center. Since it's our home, we'd prefer not to put the address on the web (smile). So, please call 607.273.8678 (on the day of the event, you might also try a cell number, 607.342.4109. Event is from 6pm to 1am. Free, but bring a big treat for all. Potluck at 6-ish, waltzing at 7:15, dancing 8-until. For more information: Ted, 607-273-8678. All dances are taught with live music and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to bring a partner. Loose, comfortable clothing is suggested; soft-soled shoes help to protect the dance floor (and your feet). Web site: http://www.tedcrane.com/TCCD/Main.htp.
Asheville - New Year's Eve: The Old Farmers Ball will sponsor a New Year's Eve Dance at the Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus at 8:00pm to 12:30am. RushFest from 12:45am to 2:00am. This year's costume theme is Luau. Expect to see our dance hall magically transformed into another place, another time... Tickets -- $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Web site: http://www.oldfarmersball.com/.
Brasstown - John C. Campbell Folk School - Winter Dance Week Evening Dances: New Year's Eve dance is open to experienced dancers from our local dance community. There will be a mix of contras, squares and English country dances. Admission is $15 New Year's Eve for all at the door. Web site: http://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=2.
Carrboro - New Year's Eve: The New Year's Eve Dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. 8pm to midnight - $15, snacks will be served Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Carrboro - New Year's Eve: The New Year's Eve Dance in Carrboro is sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. The dance is held at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. at N. Greensboro and Main St. 8pm to midnight - $15, snacks will be served Protect our dance floors! Bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Web site: http://www.tcdancers.org/.
Pine Knolls Shores - Bogue Banks Boogie Retreat is a two-day dance week over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day on the shore sponsored by the Cape Fear Contra Dancers for experienced and advanced contra dancers. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.wilmingtoncontradance.info/.
Cincinnati - New Year's Eve: The New Year's Eve Dance. A variety of bands and callers. This annual New Year's party dance is preceded by a community pot luck at 6:00 pm. The dancing begins at 8 pm and ends around 1 am. The bands and callers rotate throughout the evening. Dress up if you like! A donation of $7 is suggested. All proceeds from this dance will be donated toward repair of the Wyoming Fine Arts Center front door. Web site: http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/.
Rocky River - New Year's Eve: The North Coast Contra Community New Year's Eve Dance is held at the Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Road. An colorful tropical dress theme this year. Festive costumes encouraged but totally optional. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dessert Potluck. Dancing from 8:00 pm until 12:30 am. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Web site: http://www.neohiocontradance.org/.
Peterborough - New Year's Eve: Special night, special dance, special time. Bring a snack to share (optional) - dance is from 8:30pm to midnight. Admission: $10 adults/ $5 students / 12 & under free. Location: St. John's Anglican Church, 99 Brock Street. Web site: http://ptboenglishcountrydancers.weebly.com/.
La Grande - New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve Party Join us to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new. Demonstrations and displays during the evening will highlight the efforts of the various Country Folk School classes. Time: 9:00 pm to midnight. Where: Art Center: At the Old Library, 1006 Penn Avenue La Grande. Cost: Free, but donations gratefully accepted. More info: Carla, 541-633-0776. Web site: http://neofs.us.
Milton-Freewater - Timberrib - New Year's Eve: Special dance sponsored by the Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music at The Timberrib, 84847 Winesap Rd., Milton-Freewater, Oregon. We will begin with a delicious POT LUCK DINNER at 7:30 p.m. Please bring a dish of your liking to share. CONTRA DANCING will follow at 8:30-ish. Join us for a toast to the old and departed and a bright new future for the next year at midnight. Dress is what you will, although some do like to dress a little more formal than usual. Contras, squares, and other dances will be taught. Note: Please no lug boots or narrow heel shoes on the dance floor. Web site: http://fam.bmi.net/.
Philadelphia< - New Year's Eve: Special dance from 8:30pm to 12:30am at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119. $15/$10. Web site: http://www.thursdaycontra.com/index.html.
Knoxville - New Year's Eve: Special dance at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee. Where else can you dance to live music all evening for $10 ($5 for students). Contra dancing from 8pm until midnight. Hot cider and snacks all evening. Web site: http://www.knoxvillecontradance.org/.
San Marcos - New Year's Eve: Dance at the United Campus Ministry Wesley Building, 510 N Guadalupe, San Marcos, TX 78666. The hall will be open at 6:30, bring some food, come visit and dance with us to celebrate endings and beginnings. Dance is 8pm to Midnight. Cost: $9 Adults; $8 TAADA Members; $5 Students. Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/smcdtx/.
Burlington - New Year's Eve: Dance is part of the First Night celebration. Web site: http://www.firstnightburlington.com/.
Norwich - Community Dances - New Year's Eve: Dance at Tracy Hall, 300 Main Street on New Year's Eve. Adults $15, generous admission $20, students $10, seniors donate, under 16 free. Beginners' session at 7:45pm. Dancing from 8pm to midnight. This is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and beginners are welcome! Web site: https://www.facebook.com/NorwichContraDance/.
Bellingham - New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve Gala Dance and Party! (8:00 pm to 1:00 am) Dancing, Alcohol free and FUN celebration at the Eagles Hall (1125 N Forest Street, Bellingham) Party favors and beverage provided, bring pot luck finger food if you want. Midnight count down and other shenanigans! $15.00 per person. Web site: http://bellinghamcountrydance.org/.
Tacoma - New Year's Eve: Special New Year's Eve dance at Christ Church Wells Hall, 310 North K Street and sponsored by the Tacoma Country Dance Society. Wells Hall will be decorated, and there will be plenty of food! Please join us for potluck dinner starting at 7:45PM. Potluck dinner starts at 7:45 PM. We will make hearty soup (one meat, one vegan), and you can bring other food. Dance from 8:45pm to 12:15am, with a break for dessert at 10:30. Please join us for this no-alcohol, lotsa fun party in a very friendly environment. Advance tickets are $12, and tickets at the door are $17. (For special family rates, ask us at the door or send a message in advance to info@tacomacontradance.org.) Alcohol-free, smoke-free, and fragrance-free. Web site: http://www.tacomacontradance.org/.
Charleston - New Year's Eve: Dance from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Admission: $20 - Adults (30+); $10 - Young adults (18-29); $ 5 - Teens (13-17); FREE - Under 13; FREE - AmeriCorps / VISTA volunteers. Location: Columbia Gas Transmission, 1700 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV. What to expect - Family friendly! Lots of Munching! Alcohol Free Refreshments! Dancing! Live Music! Not a dancer! Not a problem! Come and listen to great live music. Socialize with friends. Lots of cabaret-style table setup around the hall. Artist Rick Galagher will lower FOOTMAD's amazing "Crystal" Ball at Midnight! Web site: http://footmad-contradance.weebly.com/.
Riverton - Squares - New Year's Eve: Special New Year's Eve dance at this little town on the North Fork holds dances at the Clinton Hedrick Community Building. Pete Simmons of Leads Creek calls the figures from the floor and sticks to traditional mountain circle dances. [There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged.] Dances run from 7pm to 10pm. Web site: http://mountaindancetrail.org.
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