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.
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.
Oklahoma City: 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: 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 - 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/.
Tulsa: Contra and square dances on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dance Pointe on Cherry Street 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/.
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