This page tries to keep track of all contra dances in Oklahoma including dance camps and weekends along with other events in Oklahoma which include contra dancing. Because most of the information is gathered from web sites and the listings are not updated as frequently as the web sites, dancers should visit the web sites for up-to-date information. If you are aware of any dances, dance series or other events that should be included on this list, please e-mail me.
Bartlesville: Our regular monthly dance is on the 3rd Saturday of the month at various locations, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a cost of $8.00. No Partner Necessary. Please wear soft-soled shoes! All dances are taught and prompted and feature live music. Dress cool and casual - dancing is energetic activity! Most dancers switch partners throughout the evening. Look for folks sitting out on the sides who haven't had a chance to dance. They'll be happy you did! If you are new to contra dancing, please come at 7:00 p.m. for the Contradance Basics Workshop: Learn the basic steps and movement patterns you will be using during the evening. Even if you can't attend the workshops, beginners are always welcome. Please come early in the evening as we begin with comfortable dances for newcomers. The dance floor is our friend! Please help us protect the dance floor by wearing non-marking, soft-soled shoes! No cowboy boots, please! Web site: http://www.bartlesvillebarndance.com/.
Bartlesville - Family: All ages are welcome (but 8-80 work out the best). Our dances come from world traditions and most of the time we have live music. When live music is not available or appropriate, we use CDs. All dances are taught and prompted and we have a very high tolerance for mistakes, wrong turns, and general goof-ups! Having a good time is much more important than getting the steps right. The church where we meet has a lovely wooden floor and airy open-beam ceiling (and ceiling fans!). We do have a donation basket by the entrance and all donations are divided evenly between the church and the band. Most months, we meet on the 4th Tuesday, from 7:30-9:30 pm. We meet at the Unitarian Church at 428 So. Seneca (corner of 5th & Seneca). It is a good idea to call first to make sure we are meeting, as there are occasional exceptions to this schedule. Telephone: 918-335-5908. Web site: http://bvilledance.weebly.com/index.html.
Bartlesville - St. Luke's Summer Solstice: St. Luke's Episcopal Church is hosting a Solstice Party fundraiser that will include a contra dance. Tickets are $30/person. All proceeds will benefit local charities. Other activities at this event include storytelling by Fran Stallings; Stonehenge Croquet; a bonfire; and a sketch artist, among many others. Web site: http://episcopalbartlesville.org/.
Kingston - Fiddler's Dream: The North Texas Traditional Dance Society sponsors the annual New Year's Eve weekend (or thereabouts) at Cross Point Methodist Camp. This ALL-VOLUNTEER event is a 3-day/3-night weekend for callers, dancers, and traditional musicians to enjoy one another's talents and company in a camp setting. The focus is contra dance and related music. Everyone has the opportunity to help provide the entertainment for this event. Space is limited. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.nttds.org/nye.html.
Norman: Norman: Dances at the FBC Family Life Center, 300 W. Commanche, Norman, OK. Students $5, members $6, non-members $8 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. For more information contact Miranda Arana, (405) 615-2095. Web site: None.
Oklahoma City - 2nd Saturday: The Scissortail Traditional Dance Society sponsors dance every 2nd Saturday of each month at the First Unitarian Church at 600 NW 13th Street in North Downtown OKC. If you are new to contra dance, please come at 7:30pm. At about 7:40pm there is a brief review of basic moves for new dancers. The dances start at 8:00pm and last until 11:00pm. All dances are taught and called. Most of us change partners for each dance, so you need not bring one. Admission is $8.00 for non-members & $6.00 for members. Annual membership dues are $8.00 single/$12 family. We dance a combination of simple to more advanced dances. Other types of dances are sometimes included: Waltz, Hambo, English Country, Schottish, Circle Mixers, & Squares to name a few. All live music! Web site: http://www.scissortail.org/.
Oklahoma City - 4th Saturday: The Scissortail Traditional Dance Society sponsors dance every 4th Saturday of each month at Epworth Methodist Church (1901 N Douglas Ave) in OKC. If you are new to contra dance, please come at 7:30pm. At about 7:40pm there is a brief review of basic moves for new dancers. The dances start at 8:00pm and last until 11:00pm. All dances are taught and called. Most of us change partners for each dance, so you need not bring one. Admission is $8.00 for non-members & $6.00 for members. Annual membership dues are $8.00 single/$12 family. We dance a combination of simple to more advanced dances. Other types of dances are sometimes included: Waltz, Hambo, English Country, Schottish, Circle Mixers, & Squares to name a few. All live music! Web site: http://www.scissortail.org/.
Oklahoma City - Specialy: The Scissortail Traditional Dance Society sponsors special dances from time to time at various locations. If you are new to contra dance, please come at 7:30pm. At about 7:40pm there is a brief review of basic moves for new dancers. The dances start at 8:00pm and last until 11:00pm. All dances are taught and called. Most of us change partners for each dance, so you need not bring one. Admission is $8.00 for non-members & $6.00 for members. Annual membership dues are $8.00 single/$12 family. We dance a combination of simple to more advanced dances. Other types of dances are sometimes included: Waltz, Hambo, English Country, Schottish, Circle Mixers, & Squares to name a few. All live music! Web site: http://www.scissortail.org/.
Oklahoma City - Callers' Party: The Scissortail Traditional Dance Society sponsors callers' parties on an occasional basis in OKC. Caller's Parties are held at local dancers homes and represent an opportunity to learn to call Contra and keep our dances going. However they aren't just for callers; dancers are needed too, "to pracice on". Come on out and have a blast with us. Contact Joni to find out where this month's event is meeting. Check site for hours (usually 7:30pm to 9:30pm). There is no admission charge, however snacks and small contributions to defray our hosts costs are always appreciated. Web site: http://www.scissortail.org/.
Oklahoma City - Flamingo Fling: Dance weekend in mid-June at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1901 N. Douglas. Registration in advance recommended. Sponsored by the Scissortail Traditional Dance Society. Web site: http://www.scissortail.org/.
Oklahoma City - Wayward Hall: Partners Barn Dance at 6608 NE 63rd Street (Wayward Hall), Oklahoma City, OK. Suggested donation $2 per person. We will dance to recorded music, and some live music if musicians show up. Contra, ECD, ballroom, waltz, hambo, shottische, swing, Latin, Scottish, or any partner dance. Bring some to teach if you've got'em. Bring a partner, family, or friends, and something for the dinner potluck at 5pm. Partners are *always* available. Children must be accompanied at all times, in the pool or elsewhere. Mark Cashion, 370-4403. Web site: http://www.scissortail.org.
Stillwater: Dance at the Starlight Terrace, Rm 465 of the Student Union at Oklahoma State University Schedule: Beginner Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. Live music. No partner needed, no experience needed, all dances will be taught. Bring clean shoes for dancing, water. Contact: amanda.west@okstate.edu - Web site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113604548714637/.
Tulsa: Contra and square dances on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Diva Girlz Studio on the corner of 15th and Evanston, (2908 E. 15th Street). All dances are taught and called to LIVE MUSIC! Cost is $5.00. Come and Dance! Beginners Welcome! Bring a partner or come alone! Email: g_wesley@yahoo.com. Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/tulsabarndance/.
This page is part of the Contrdancelinks.com web site. For more information about contra dancing, visit these other site pages:
*The Colorado link will bring you to Dancing on the Web. The Iowa link will bring you to the Central Iowa Barn Dance Association. The Maine link will bring you to the Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts. The New Mexico link will bring you to the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society. The Utah link will bring you to Utah Contradance Information. These fine organizations and individuals already have complete listings for these states and there is no reason for me to duplicate their efforts.
**As far as I know, there are no regular dances or events in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Dakota or Wyoming, but I have created pages if something changes in the future.